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Best Restaurants in Norfolk, VA
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As of June 2026, RatingsNearMe ranks 20 restaurants in Norfolk, VA by verified customer ratings and review volume. The highest-rated is The Grilled Cheese Bistro with a 4.7-star rating from 2,207 verified reviews. Also in the top tier: PJay's Kitchen and Varia. The average rating across all listed restaurants in Norfolk is 4.6 stars from 1,841 reviews per business on average.
Restaurants in Norfolk range from $ (budget, under $15/person) to $$$$ (fine dining, $60+/person).
Rankings updated June 1, 2026 · Scored by ratings (35%), review volume (30%), sentiment (20%), completeness (10%), availability (5%) · Not paid placement.
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20
Businesses listed
4.6★
Avg rating
1,841
Avg reviews
Jun 1, 2026
Last updated
Top Rated Restaurants
The Grilled Cheese Bistro
345 Granby St Suite B, Norfolk, VA 23510, USA
PJay's Kitchen
323 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23510, USA
Varia
100 E Main St, Norfolk, VA 23510, USA
Restaurants Rankings in Norfolk, VA
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | The Grilled Cheese Bistro345 Granby St Suite B, Norfolk, VA 23510, USA | 4.7★ | 2,207 |
| #2 | PJay's Kitchen323 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23510, USA | 4.8★ | 731 |
| #3 | Varia100 E Main St, Norfolk, VA 23510, USA | 4.6★ | 1,287 |
| #4 | ilo bistro509 Botetourt St, Norfolk, VA 23510, USA | 4.9★ | 115 |
| #5 | Omar's Carriage House313 W Bute St, Norfolk, VA 23510, USA | 4.6★ | 681 |
| #6 | Glass Light Restaurant201 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23510, USA | 4.7★ | 284 |
| #7 | Luce245 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23510, USA | 4.6★ | 890 |
| #8 | Vang Go Bistro915 W 21st St, Norfolk, VA 23517, USA | 4.8★ | 213 |
| #9 | No Frill Bar And Grill806 Spotswood Ave, Norfolk, VA 23517, USA | 4.6★ | 3,757 |
| #10 | The Fishin' Pig - Norfolk119 W 25th St, Norfolk, VA 23517, USA | 4.4★ | 2,091 |
Ranked by verified ratings & review volume · Data from Google Business listings · Updated June 2026
All Restaurants in Norfolk
ilo bistro
509 Botetourt St, Norfolk, VA 23510, USA
Omar's Carriage House
313 W Bute St, Norfolk, VA 23510, USA
Glass Light Restaurant
201 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23510, USA
Luce
245 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23510, USA
Vang Go Bistro
915 W 21st St, Norfolk, VA 23517, USA
No Frill Bar And Grill
806 Spotswood Ave, Norfolk, VA 23517, USA
The Fishin' Pig - Norfolk
119 W 25th St, Norfolk, VA 23517, USA
The Restaurant at Four Eleven York
409 W York St, Norfolk, VA 23510, USA
Blue Moon Taphouse
333 Waterside Dr #108, Norfolk, VA 23510, USA
Captain Groovy's Grill & Raw Bar
8101 Shore Dr, Norfolk, VA 23518, USA
Norfolk Seafood Company & Oyster Bar
111 W Tazewell St, Norfolk, VA 23510, USA
Leila International Cuisine
4136 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23504, USA
219 Bistro
219 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23510, USA
Waterside District
333 Waterside Dr, Norfolk, VA 23510, USA
Saltine
100 E Main St, Norfolk, VA 23510, USA
Freemason Abbey Restaurant
209 W Freemason St, Norfolk, VA 23510, USA
Grain
100 E Main St, Norfolk, VA 23510, USA
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