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As of June 2026, RatingsNearMe ranks 20 restaurants in Norfolk, VA by the RNM Score — a 0–100 rating built from Google ratings, review volume, sentiment, and profile completeness. The top-ranked is The Grilled Cheese Bistro with a 4.7-star rating from 2,207 Google reviews and an RNM Score of 83/100. Also in the top tier: PJay's Kitchen and Freemason Abbey Restaurant. 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 13, 2026 · RNM Score = ratings (35%), review volume (30%), sentiment (20%), completeness (10%), availability (5%) · Not paid placement.
Best Overall
Blue Moon Taphouse
Blue Moon Taphouse stands out as the top-ranked restaurant for its consistently excellent food, craft beer selection, and vibrant atmosphere that appeals to a wide range of diners.
Most Reviewed
Freemason Abbey Restaurant
Its high review count indicates strong popularity and a reliable dining experience that many locals and visitors have enjoyed over time.
For a well-rounded Norfolk dining experience, consider Blue Moon Taphouse for top-tier food and ambiance, or Freemason Abbey if you prefer a highly popular spot with a long track record of customer satisfaction.
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20
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4.6★
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1,841
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Jun 13, 2026
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Top Rated Restaurants
A top-rated Norfolk restaurant with 4.7 stars from over 2,200 reviews.
345 Granby St Suite B, Norfolk, VA 23510, USAA local favorite with a stellar 4.8-star rating from over 700 reviews.
323 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23510, USABoasting a 4.6-star rating from nearly 4,500 reviews, this Norfolk restaurant is a local favorite.
209 W Freemason St, Norfolk, VA 23510, USARestaurants 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 | Freemason Abbey Restaurant209 W Freemason St, Norfolk, VA 23510, USA | 4.6★ | 4,489 |
| #4 | Grain100 E Main St, Norfolk, VA 23510, USA | 4.5★ | 1,093 |
| #5 | Captain Groovy's Grill & Raw Bar8101 Shore Dr, Norfolk, VA 23518, USA | 4.4★ | 2,586 |
| #6 | Blue Moon Taphouse333 Waterside Dr #108, Norfolk, VA 23510, USA | 4.1★ | 3,733 |
| #7 | No Frill Bar And Grill806 Spotswood Ave, Norfolk, VA 23517, USA | 4.6★ | 3,757 |
| #8 | Saltine100 E Main St, Norfolk, VA 23510, USA | 4.5★ | 3,016 |
| #9 | The Fishin' Pig - Norfolk119 W 25th St, Norfolk, VA 23517, USA | 4.4★ | 2,091 |
| #10 | Varia100 E Main St, Norfolk, VA 23510, USA | 4.6★ | 1,287 |
Ranked by verified ratings & review volume · Data from Google Business listings · Updated June 2026
All Restaurants in Norfolk
4.5-star Norfolk restaurant with over 1,000 positive Google reviews.
100 E Main St, Norfolk, VA 23510, USA
Highly rated Norfolk restaurant with 4.4 stars from over 2,500 reviews.
8101 Shore Dr, Norfolk, VA 23518, USA
A Norfolk restaurant with 4.1 stars from over 3,700 Google reviews.
333 Waterside Dr #108, Norfolk, VA 23510, USA
Consistently rated 4.6 stars from over 3,700 reviews.
806 Spotswood Ave, Norfolk, VA 23517, USA
Praised by thousands of diners, this Norfolk restaurant holds a strong 4.5-star rating.
100 E Main St, Norfolk, VA 23510, USA
Shoppers rate this Norfolk restaurant 4.4 stars from over 2,000 reviews.
119 W 25th St, Norfolk, VA 23517, USA
Consistently rated 4.6 stars from over 1,200 Google reviews.
100 E Main St, Norfolk, VA 23510, USA
A trusted local favorite with 4.6 stars from nearly 900 reviews.
245 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23510, USA
A popular Norfolk restaurant, rated 4.6 stars from over 680 Google reviews.
313 W Bute St, Norfolk, VA 23510, USA
Solid 4.2-star rating from over 400 Google reviews for this Norfolk restaurant.
219 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23510, USA
A local favorite with a near-perfect 4.9-star rating from over 230 reviews.
4136 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23504, USA
Rated 4.7 stars from over 200 Google reviews, this Norfolk restaurant is highly recommended.
409 W York St, Norfolk, VA 23510, USA
Popular Norfolk restaurant with 4.8 stars from over 200 glowing reviews.
915 W 21st St, Norfolk, VA 23517, USA
Browse hundreds of Norfolk restaurants; this one holds a solid 4.4★ from thousands of reviews.
333 Waterside Dr, Norfolk, VA 23510, USA
Known for consistent quality with 4.3 stars from nearly 1,000 local reviews.
111 W Tazewell St, Norfolk, VA 23510, USA
Consistently rated 4.7 stars by hundreds of satisfied Google reviewers in Norfolk.
201 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23510, USA
Rated 4.9 stars from 115 Google reviews in Norfolk, VA.
509 Botetourt St, Norfolk, VA 23510, USA
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Restaurants in Norfolk, VA — Compared
| # | Business | RNM Score | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Grilled Cheese Bistro | 83/100 | 4.7 ★ | 2,207 |
| 2 | PJay's Kitchen | 85/100 | 4.8 ★ | 731 |
| 3 | Freemason Abbey Restaurant | 82/100 | 4.6 ★ | 4,489 |
| 4 | Grain | 80/100 | 4.5 ★ | 1,093 |
| 5 | Captain Groovy's Grill & Raw Bar | 78/100 | 4.4 ★ | 2,586 |
| 6 | Blue Moon Taphouse | 73/100 | 4.1 ★ | 3,733 |
| 7 | No Frill Bar And Grill | 82/100 | 4.6 ★ | 3,757 |
| 8 | Saltine | 80/100 | 4.5 ★ | 3,016 |
| 9 | The Fishin' Pig - Norfolk | 78/100 | 4.4 ★ | 2,091 |
| 10 | Varia | 82/100 | 4.6 ★ | 1,287 |
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