Highest-rated restaurants in Norfolk, according to Tripadvisor

With the advent of Big Data, it's now easier than ever to quantify what people like around the globe. And when it comes to food, Americans seem to have specific opinions. American dining brands have a long and storied history, and whether they're fast food, fast-casual, high-end, or super cheap, U.S. restaurants offer something for almost everyone.

What's clear about U.S. dining habits is that people love options. Restaurants across America are chock-full of variety, mixing ethnicities, food regions, and cultures into steaming melting pots of (often) fried deliciousness.

Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Norfolk using rankings from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Some restaurants on the list may have recently closed. These restaurants range from fast food powerhouses to local hot spots.

Locals reading the list will surely see some favorite eateries and classic go-to restaurants. Keep reading to see if your favorite restaurant made the list—and to see which spots you haven't been to yet.

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#30. Granby Street Pizza

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (91 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Pizza
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 235 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23510-1809
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#29. Mr. Shawarma

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (71 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Middle Eastern, Israeli
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 725 W 21st St, Norfolk, VA 23517-1920
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#28. Luna Maya

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (195 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Mexican, Southwestern
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2010 Colley Ave Corner of 21st Street, Norfolk, VA 23517-1502
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#27. Orapax

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (157 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Mediterranean, Greek
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1300 Redgate Ave, Norfolk, VA 23507-1333
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#26. Legrand Kitchen

- Rating: 5.0 / 5 (61 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 4515 Colley Ave, Norfolk, VA 23508-2030
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#25. Razzo

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (145 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 3248 E Ocean View Ave no longer in business, new location on Hampton Blvd scheduled to open Feb 2020, Norfolk, VA 23518-1315
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#24. Hell's Kitchen

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (253 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 124 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23510-1604
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#23. Sandfiddler Cafe

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (143 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Diner
- Price: $
- Address: 9561 Shore Dr, Norfolk, VA 23518-1711
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#22. The Bier Garden

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (488 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: German, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 438 High St, Portsmouth, VA 23704-3622
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#21. Byrd & Baldwin Bro Steakhouse

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (211 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 116 Brooke Ave, Norfolk, VA 23510-1804
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#20. 219 Bistro

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (316 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 219 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23510-1805
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#19. 456 Fish

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (300 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Seafood
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 456 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23510-1914
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#18. Omar's Carriage House

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (177 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, International
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 313 W Bute St, Norfolk, VA 23510-1301
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#17. Chartreuse Bistro

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (104 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: $$$$
- Price: not available
- Address: 205 E City Hall Ave, Norfolk, VA 23510-1702
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#16. Voila

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (114 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: French, European
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 509 Botetourt St, Norfolk, VA 23510-1107
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#15. PRESS 626 wine bar

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (137 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Wine Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 626 W Olney Rd, Norfolk, VA 23507-2010
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#14. Cilantro Bangladeshi Bistro

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (115 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Bangladeshi
- Price: $
- Address: 1011 Kempsville Rd, Norfolk, VA 23502-2720
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#13. Grace O'Malley's Irish Pub & Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (182 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Irish, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 211 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23510-1805
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#12. d'egg diner

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (351 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Diner
- Price: $
- Address: 204 E Main St, Norfolk, VA 23510-1608
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#11. A.W. Shuck's

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (372 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2200 Colonial Ave, Norfolk, VA 23517-1915
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#10. Jack Brown's Beer and Burger Joint

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (124 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 131 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23510-1603
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#9. Capt. Groovy's Grill and Raw Bar

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (467 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 8101 Shore Dr, Norfolk, VA 23518-2429
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#8. Still

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (304 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 450B Court St, Portsmouth, VA 23704-3604
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#7. Freemason Abbey Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,284 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Seafood
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 209 W Freemason St, Norfolk, VA 23510-1213
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#6. No Frill Bar and Grill

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (848 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 806 Spotswood Ave, Norfolk, VA 23517-1722
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#5. Luce

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (226 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Fusion
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 245 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23510-1813
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#4. Grilled Cheese

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (300 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 345 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23510-1956
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#3. Grain

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,185 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 100 E Main Street 5th Floor, Norfolk, VA 23510
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#2. Varia

- Rating: 5.0 / 5 (890 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Wine Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 100 East Main Street 2nd Floor, Norfolk, VA 23510
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#1. Saltine

- Rating: 5.0 / 5 (1,838 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 100 East Main Street, Norfolk, VA 23510
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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