Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Norfolk, according to Yelp
Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Norfolk, according to Yelp
Theres something special about taking in a meal while enjoying the air outside, and it could even contribute to your happiness, particularly if there are plants around. During the pandemic, having outdoor seating was a lifeline for many restaurants, allowing them to operate both takeaway and dine-in services.
Many also used the opportunity to show off their personality with decor and furniture that fit their vibe. Are you partial to a luxurious fake garden? Or are you more into lawn chairs and tiki vibes?
Globally, many people may have associated the outdoor dining experience with the cafes of European cities or street food stalls in Asia. Travelers and locals alike often spend hours sipping coffee and eating delicious and cheap food. In the U.S., outdoor seating can take the form of small tables, semi-private nooks, or communal-style seating for the masses, like at a beer garden. Key to a good outdoor table is shade from the sun and, in urban settings, walls or barriers that can cut down on fumes and noise from nearby car traffic.
Restaurants may also play up other perks—like having a great view. The coronavirus pandemic also increased demand for outdoor heaters so restaurants could keep serving meals outside in the colder seasons. All these adjustments have led to more Americans rediscovering the pleasures of dining al fresco, away from the noise inside.
While a good chunk of pandemic-era outside seating may have shrunk back since the return to "normal," many restaurants still have their prized patio tables ready for patrons. Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Norfolk using data from Yelp. Rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.
#30. Lilly's Corner
- Rating: 4.5/5 (81 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 930 Briar Hill Rd Unit B Norfolk, VA 23502
- Categories: African
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#29. Đông Tây
- Rating: 4.5/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 435 Monticello Ave Norfolk, VA 23510
- Categories: Chinese, Vietnamese, Asian Fusion
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#28. Chorizo Mexican Eatery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (116 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4820 Hampton Blvd Ste A Norfolk, VA 23508
- Categories: Mexican
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#27. Cilantro Bangladeshi Bistro
- Rating: 4.5/5 (424 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1011 Kempsville Rd Norfolk, VA 23502
- Categories: Bangladeshi
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#26. Coach House Bar & Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5103 Colley Ave Norfolk, VA 23508
- Categories: Bars, American (Traditional)
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#25. Cafe James
- Rating: 4.5/5 (8 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6325 N Center Dr Ste 108 Norfolk, VA 23502
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Wraps, Sandwiches
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#24. Mahalo Poke House
- Rating: 4.5/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9559 Shore Dr Norfolk, VA 23518
- Categories: Poke, Hawaiian
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#23. Tessa's Creations
- Rating: 4.5/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 738 W 22nd St Ste 5 Norfolk, VA 23517
- Categories: Caterers, Bakeries, Sandwiches
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#22. LeGrand Kitchen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (257 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4226 Granby St Norfolk, VA 23504
- Categories: American (New), Diners, Sandwiches
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#21. Blanca
- Rating: 4.5/5 (142 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 4117 Granby St Ste A Norfolk, VA 23504
- Categories: Wine Bars, Modern European, Italian
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#20. Virginia Cheese Co.
- Rating: 4.5/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 501 Botetourt St Norfolk, VA 23510
- Categories: Cheese Shops, Beer Bar, Sandwiches
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#19. crudo nudo
- Rating: 4.5/5 (126 reviews)
- Address: 727 W 21st St Norfolk, VA 23517
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Pasta Shops, Tapas Bars
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#18. Chartreuse Bistro
- Rating: 4.5/5 (178 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 205 E City Hall Ave Norfolk, VA 23510
- Categories: Modern European
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#17. Codex
- Rating: 4.5/5 (118 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 429 Granby St Norfolk, VA 23510
- Categories: American (New)
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#16. Penguin's SnoBalls
- Rating: 4.5/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2388 E Little Creek Rd Norfolk, VA 23518
- Categories: Desserts, Fast Food
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#15. Subway
- Rating: 4.5/5 (14 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 400 E Main St Unit 480 Norfolk, VA 23510
- Categories: Sandwiches, Fast Food
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#14. Cafe Genevieve
- Rating: 4.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 208 E Main St Ste 101 Norfolk, VA 23510
- Categories: Macarons, Desserts, Cafes
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#13. La Brioche Bakery & Coffee
- Rating: 4.5/5 (136 reviews)
- Address: 765 Granby St Norfolk, VA 23510
- Categories: Bakeries, Patisserie/Cake Shop, Breakfast & Brunch
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#12. 350 Grace
- Rating: 4.5/5 (93 reviews)
- Address: 350 W 22nd St Bldg 114 - 115 Norfolk, VA 23517
- Categories: Southern, Seafood, Gluten-Free
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#11. Blackdog Cafe & Catering Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5360 Robin Hood Rd Norfolk, VA 23513
- Categories: Caterers, Custom Cakes, Cafes
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#10. Sam's Texas Sub Shop
- Rating: 4.5/5 (208 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4311 A Colley Ave Norfolk, VA 23508
- Categories: Sandwiches, Barbeque, Delis
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#9. Grandiflora Wine Garden
- Rating: 5.0/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 1231 Boissevain Ave Norfolk, VA 23507
- Categories: Vegetarian, Wine Bars
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#8. Ghost Kitchen
- Rating: 5.0/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 1309 Raleigh Ave Norfolk, VA 23507
- Categories: Burgers, Food Trucks, Sandwiches
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#7. Waters Edge Winery and Bistro
- Rating: 5.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6464 Hampton Blvd Norfolk, VA 23508
- Categories: Wineries, American (Traditional), Italian
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#6. Jack Eats
- Rating: 5.0/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 208 E Main St Norfolk, VA 23510
- Categories: Filipino, Bakeries, Donuts
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#5. Mea Culpa Cafe
- Rating: 5.0/5 (78 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2410 Colonial Ave Norfolk, VA 23517
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea
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#4. Maymar Poke and Grill
- Rating: 5.0/5 (159 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 130 Maple Ave Ste A Norfolk, VA 23503
- Categories: Poke, Filipino
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#3. Naci's Corner Cafe
- Rating: 5.0/5 (82 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1900 Granby St Norfolk, VA 23517
- Categories: Mediterranean, Cafes, Turkish
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#2. Sour Street Pizza
- Rating: 5.0/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: Norfolk, VA 23513
- Categories: Food Trucks, Pizza
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#1. Vessel Craft Coffee
- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 1229 W Olney Rd Norfolk, VA 23507
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
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