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Sirena Cucina Italiana
757-623-6622
“Welcome to Sirena (see-ray-nah) Italian for mermaid.We loved Norfolk’s symbol from day one, so the name for our little piece of Italy right here in Virginia was an easy choice”.Fabio, Melissa, Audrey & Marcello Rinaldi Proprietors
HOURS
Lunch: Dinner: Monday-Friday 11:30-2:00 • Monday-Saturday 5:00-Till
Closed sundays for the summer.
ABOUT US
• Authentic Italian fine dining in a beautiful relaxed ambiance.
• Extensive wine list and a fully stocked bar.
• Conveniently located in Downtown Norfolk.
• Free parking in the rear for the dinner hours.
LOCATED 455 Granby Street in Downtown Norfolk

Bravo! Cucina Italiana
757-416-6000
BRAVO! is a fun, white-tablecloth casual eatery offering great Italian food under a Roman ruin decor. The concept is positioned between the fine-dining and casual chains, with a menu emphasis on food that is fresh, made-to-order and made using authentic Italian cooking methods. Bravo! Cucina Italiana offers a lunch and dinner daily along with an extensive Italian Wine List. Bravo! offers a wide variety of pizza and pasta dishes and other Italian specialties, with an emphasis on food that is fresh, made-to-order and a very high quality with generous portions. Located in the Town Center Area of Virginia Beach, VA.

Voila
757-640-0343
Welcome to Voila, Norfolk’s premiere destination for gourmet cuisine and impeccable service. Accented by soft lighting and elegant décor, Voila aims to please and succeeds in doing so. The professional staff caters to its guests’ every need making sure not to cut corners and only offering the finest, highest quality ingredients. The menu is vast and eclectic showcasing an impressive selection of International/French specialties. Notable selections include the Sole Meuniere and the Dos de Saumon au Basil. Treat your guests to an evening that they won’t soon forget. The professional and friendly staff at Voila looks forward to making your next dining experience truly unforgettable. Best Known For…Pleasant dining and superb cuisine.

757 Fire & Vine
757.428.VINE (8463)
Imagine a contemporary wine cellar atmosphere designed with wood, brick and stone. Whether you are in the dining room with the wood fire carousel rotisserie and the wood fire grill or enjoying a beverage at the bar near the wood fired oven, you will experience an ambiance that is unmatched in Norfolk/Hampton Roads. The menu is diverse yet familiar grilled selections, rotisserie items and pizza—gourmet wood fire 9-inch pizzas that come in a variety of combinations. Our exclusive Antipasto Table has more than 50 gourmet items. A variety of marinated and char-grilled vegetables, composed salads, imported cold cuts, cheeses, olives, and vinegars are a tasty compliment to all our entrees. A 5,000 bottle wine cellar unlike any other in Hampton Roads will feature 250 new world wines, 60 bottles by the glass, and 18 different wine flights. New world wines are from the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Chile, and South Africa. Old world favorites are also at home in this casual yet sophisticated environment. Equally as exceptional to our food and wine is our wine service. An educational experience for both the novice and the experts, Fire & Vine’s professional team will guide you through our many wine selections. Welcome to the dining experience of Fire & Vine. For more than 50 combined years, we have been matching culinary art with food service creating exemplary dining experiences for our guests. Our passion has been to create a restaurant where excellent foo

Six
757-722-1466
Sister restaurant to Crackers and Empire, Six is situated in the heart of Phoebus. Add a little spice to your life and stop by Six with family and friends and enjoy a fun and exciting night. Located in Hampton at 6 East Mellen St. Not far from Norfolk. A great place to tapas and cocktails.

Crackers
757-460-0200
Crackers was voted one of the top 60 neighborhood restaurants in the U.S. by inSTYLE magazine in 2003. This ultra funky martini and tapas bar will quickly become your favorite neighborhood spot, even if you don’t live in the neighborhood. Located in Norfolk off of Granby Street, address is 4226 Granby Street.

Schlesinger’s
757-599-4700
Schlesinger’s Chop House at Port Warwick, named in honor of the Pulitzer Prize winning author, Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr., features prime steaks, chops and seafood. Schlesinger’s offers an elegant and comfortable ambiance reminiscent of Mr. Schlesinger’s days in the White House, with a contemporary flair. Located in Newport News, VA not far from Norfolk, VA.Serving dinner nightly, signature entrées include the kind of Prime Steaks found only in the finest steak and chophouses in the country. Other popular entrées include the Steak Schlesinger (our version of Steak Oscar), Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes, a Tuna Mignon and South African Rock Lobster Tails.

Hot Tuna
757-481-2888
Hot Tuna Seafood Grill Features local Seafood, Black Angus Steaks, and Huge salads. The food and wine list have won numerous awards and have been featured in Southern Living Magazine, the Washington Post, and the Virginia Pilot. The Mojitos have been voted the best in Hampton Roads. Live local entertainment: Bands and DJs start at 10:00pm every Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. Locally owned and operated since 1992. Open Daily at 4:00pm.

Pacifica
757-422-5770
Located at the Va. Beach Ocean Front on the corner of 40th and Pacific Ave., Pacifica is the perfect North End bistro. From our nightly specials to our Hot and Cold tapas Pacifica will draw you in with its inviting fireplace and cozy lounge.

Sonoma
757-490-WINE
Welcome to Sonoma Wine Bar & Bistro, the foremost wine destination in Hampton Roads featuring 325 different varieties, 70 by-the-glass, and the highest quality cuisine. Relax. You’ll find precisely the atmosphere to suit your mood among our 90 seats configured in a variety of options including table settings, booths, a bar, couches, and a private dining room. Our seductive decor emphasizes comfort and conviviality whether you’re enjoying a crisp wine, delectable food, or browsing the bottles and labels of our extensive wine cellar. Our highly knowledgeable staff’s friendly attitude engages both oenophiles and those just learning about wines, so everyone equally enjoys Sonoma Wine Bar & Bistro. Located in Virginia Beach, Towne Center.

Red Star Tavern
757-596-0308
This contemporary American tavern showcases seafood, steaks, pasta and an interesting drink list featuring specialty cocktails and a wine list with many choices by-the-glass. Clubby surroundings have an intimate feel with design elements that include curved leather booths, lots of mahogany wood, flagstone detail, retro light fixtures, contemporary photography and multiple televisions. Red Star Tavern is an ideal destination for lunch, dinner and late-night dining. Located in Newport News, VA.

Fin
757-599-5800
Located at 3150 William Styron Square | Port Warwick | Newport News, VA 23606 | Phone number is 757-599-5800.Fin features the finest, freshest seafood from local waters and around the world, as well as a selection of Prime, corn-fed, perfectly aged steaks. Other menu selections will include chicken, pasta and an ever changing variety of Chef’s daily special offerings. Fresh Maine lobster will be available from the eighty gallon lobster tank on display in the newly upgraded, trendy interior designed by famed interior designer, Helen Reed of H.L. Reed Design in Richmond.

Opus 9 Steakhouse
(757) 645-4779
The cozy dining room offers a choice of plush booths, spacious tables, and fireside dining with just the right intimacy for an important business lunch or dinner or romantic special occasion.Delectable entrees are highlighted by our melt-in-your-mouth aged Prime Steak, such as Steak “Oscar 9” topped with Jumbo Lump Crabmeat, New York Strip Steak, Au Poivre and Bone-in Filet Mignon: all meticulously prepared to your specifications. Live Maine Lobster, Bronzed North Atlantic Salmon, Herb Grilled Tuna Mignon, Award-Winning Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes, and nightly fresh seafood specials highlight the seafood menu.Conviently located in New Town Center in Williamsburg, VA. On the southside of Hampton Roads.

Bonefish Grill
757-269-0002
Fueled by their mutual passion for fish, veteran restaurateurs Tim Curci and Chris Parker set out to create a new kind of dining experience. They wanted to build a place that would take the mystery out of fish for people who didn’t eat it very often. They would help their guests understand where the fish they were eating came from, how to have it cooked, and best of all – how to have fun with the wide range of delicious flavors and sauces they would develop to perfectly complement a wide range of species.Located off of Oyster Point Road in Newport News. Centerally located in the Norfolk/Hampton Roads area.

The Trellis
757-229-8610
Contemporary American Dining in Williamsburg, Virginia, The Trellis Restaurant is one of the finest and most innovative restaurants in the country today, located in the center of Merchant’s Square.

Terra Cotta Cafe
757-638-7997
An upscale Southwestern restaurant NOW OPEN!Open for Dinner 7 days a week and lunch Monday thru Friday.Tuesday Night Complimentary Wine Tasting at the bar from 5 to 7 p.m. Located in Harbor View area in Suffolk, VA not far from downtown Norfolk.

Todd Jurich’s Bistro
757-622-3210
Here you will discover a unique dining experience in upscale dining — casual elegance. At Todd Jurich’s Bistro, you will enjoy five-star cuisine and world-class wines in a relaxed atmosphere. Enjoy flavorful dishes prepared by Chef Todd Jurich and his talented team. He and his staff go the distance to ensure personalized service and a dining experience beyond your expectations. The winner of several awards including: Wine Enthusiast Ultimate Award of Distinction – 2005 (one of only 34 in North America), Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence & Award of Excellence, AAA Four Diamond Award, Sauté Magazine 2005 Service Professional of the Year & 2002-2004 Best Wine Dinner Southeast as well as 5 Crystal Stem Awards 2003-2005 and Golden Fork Hall Of Fame Award with 23 Golden Fork Awards Since 1983 from Portfolio Magazine. Located in wonderful downtown Norfolk.

Geisha Japanese Steakhouse
757-769-7271
You can expect the ultimate dining experience from Geisha Japanese Steakhouse! Located in Chesapeake, VA convient for all living in the Norfolk/Hampton Roads area.Bring your appetite to Geisha, where our experienced team of chefs will satisfy your hunger with masterfully prepared authentic Japanese cuisine. Using only the freshest ingredients, your meal will be prepared “Hibachi-style” at your table in front of you. While the flash flames cook your food to perfection, there will be lots of fun and laughter as our chefs will entertain you with their unique antics and sense of humor.We serve only the finest chicken, seafood, and steaks for our patrons to enjoy. The sushi bar is our specialty where we have a variety of sushi and sashimi to choose from. Expect great food and fun at Geisha Japanese Steakhouse!

Keagan’s
757-961-4432
Keagan’s is an authentic, modern Irish restaurant and pub. The décor is a blend of celtic, rustic and Victorian styles. All of the interior fixtures and antiques were brought from the country sides of Ireland. The woodwork was handcrafted in Co. Kildare, Ireland and installed by Irish craftsman. The menu is new-age Irish with an emphasis on seafood. After all, Ireland is an island and offers some of the world’s finest fish and prawns. Located in the Town Center Area of Virginia Beach, VA.


Hell’s Kitchen
757-624-1906
Hell’s Kitchen is Located on the 100 block of Granby Street. Between Main and Plume in Downtown Norfolk. The address is 124 Granby Street in Norfolk, VA.


Le Yaca
757-220-3616
Welcome to Le Yaca, one of the top Restaurant destinations in Williamsburg, Virginia.For over 25 years we have been serving authentic French Cuisine to our faithful Patrons.We are committed to provide you with the best Dining experience in a relaxed and intimate Setting.

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