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As of May 2026, RatingsNearMe ranks 20 restaurants in Newport News, VA by verified customer ratings and review volume. The highest-rated is Byrd's Restaurant with a 4.6-star rating from 1,584 verified reviews. Also in the top tier: Harpoon Larry's Fish House & Oyster Bar and Second Street American Bistro. The average rating across all listed restaurants in Newport News is 4.4 stars from 1,649 reviews per business on average.
Restaurants in Newport News range from $ (budget, under $15/person) to $$$$ (fine dining, $60+/person).
Rankings updated May 17, 2026 · Scored by ratings (35%), review volume (30%), sentiment (20%), completeness (10%), availability (5%) · Not paid placement.
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4.4★
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Top Rated Restaurants
Byrd's Restaurant
27 Hidenwood Shopping Center 12425, Warwick Blvd, Newport News, VA 23606, USA
Harpoon Larry's Fish House & Oyster Bar
621 J Clyde Morris Blvd, Newport News, VA 23601, USA
Second Street American Bistro
115 Arthur Way, Newport News, VA 23602, USA
Restaurants Rankings in Newport News, VA
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Byrd's Restaurant27 Hidenwood Shopping Center 12425, Warwick Blvd, Newport News, VA 23606, USA | 4.6★ | 1,584 |
| #2 | Harpoon Larry's Fish House & Oyster Bar621 J Clyde Morris Blvd, Newport News, VA 23601, USA | 4.5★ | 5,785 |
| #3 | Second Street American Bistro115 Arthur Way, Newport News, VA 23602, USA | 4.5★ | 2,497 |
| #4 | Saté: A New American Experience694 Town Center Dr, Newport News, VA 23606, USA | 4.6★ | 627 |
| #5 | Cove Tavern711 Town Center Dr, Newport News, VA 23606, USA | 4.1★ | 2,254 |
| #6 | Circa 1918 Kitchen and Bar10367 Warwick Blvd, Newport News, VA 23601, USA | 4.8★ | 550 |
| #7 | Fin Seafood3150 William Styron Square N, Newport News, VA 23606, USA | 4.5★ | 1,080 |
| #8 | Schlesinger's Steakhouse1106 William Styron Square S, Newport News, VA 23606, USA | 4.5★ | 1,265 |
| #9 | Cork and Crust12715 Warwick Blvd C, Newport News, VA 23606, USA | 4.7★ | 149 |
| #10 | Craft 60 Taphouse & Grill14346 Warwick Blvd Ste 348, Newport News, VA 23602, USA | 4.4★ | 2,116 |
Ranked by verified ratings & review volume · Data from Google Business listings · Updated May 2026
All Restaurants in Newport News
Saté: A New American Experience
694 Town Center Dr, Newport News, VA 23606, USA
Cove Tavern
711 Town Center Dr, Newport News, VA 23606, USA
Circa 1918 Kitchen and Bar
10367 Warwick Blvd, Newport News, VA 23601, USA
Fin Seafood
3150 William Styron Square N, Newport News, VA 23606, USA
Schlesinger's Steakhouse
1106 William Styron Square S, Newport News, VA 23606, USA
Cork and Crust
12715 Warwick Blvd C, Newport News, VA 23606, USA
Craft 60 Taphouse & Grill
14346 Warwick Blvd Ste 348, Newport News, VA 23602, USA
Farmers Table of Newport News Inc
11135 Warwick Blvd, Newport News, VA 23601, USA
The Twisted Crab - Newport News
12300 Jefferson Ave Suite 909, Newport News, VA 23602, USA
NEST Kitchen & Taphouse
1003 Brick Kiln Blvd, Newport News, VA 23602, USA
Schooners Grill Newport News
12567 Warwick Blvd, Newport News, VA 23606, USA
Seven Bistro
14346 Warwick Blvd #428, Newport News, VA 23602, USA
TASTE
702 Mariners Row, Newport News, VA 23606, USA
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen
12280 Jefferson Ave, Newport News, VA 23602, USA
Bonefish Grill
340 Oyster Point Rd, Newport News, VA 23602, USA
Al Fresco
11710 Jefferson Ave L, Newport News, VA 23606, USA
Smoke BBQ Restaurant & Bar
10900 Warwick Blvd, Newport News, VA 23601, USA
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