Best Seasonal Restaurants in Portsmouth

Price

$$
$$$
$$$$

Cuisine

AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodChineseComfort Food

Regions

Norfolk / Virginia Beach

Neighborhoods

NorfolkSuffolkVirginia Beach

Top Rated

CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

Dining Options

All dining options

Delivery only

Takeout only

Seating Options

BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

12 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Norfolk Seafood Co & Oyster Bar restaurant

1. Norfolk Seafood Co & Oyster Bar

4.6

Exceptional(808)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Norfolk

Booked 5 times today

Norfolk Seafood Company and Oyster bar features fresh local seafood with a variety of oysters and is centrally located in downtown Norfolk. The mission of the Norfolk Seafood Company is to bring tasty seafood to locals and tourists, minus the trip to the Oceanfront. The menu features everything a good seafood restaurant should offer, plus all the sides. A cold beer, wine or a specialty drink from the bar rounds off any meal.

2. Glass Light

4.6

Exceptional(577)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French American • Norfolk

Booked 17 times today

Traditional hotel dining is completely redefined at the Glass Light Hotel & Gallery. Focused on serving the highest quality ingredients, including seasonal and locally sourced produce and herbs, our restaurant, bar, and communal dining program are a standout among the dining scene of Norfolk on Granby Street. Indulge your senses in artistic, open spaces enhanced by beautifully prepared and presented dishes. Experience an elevated take on casual dining at the Glass Light Hotel!

3. Saltine

4.5

Awesome(2338)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Norfolk

Booked 26 times today

Enjoy the region's finest fresh seafood in the sophistication of Saltine. A street level seafood restaurant in Downtown Norfolk, Saltine offers a chic, airy space for diners to savor seasonal shellfish, seafood and spirits. Enhancing the locally-sourced menu, the restaurant's black distressed millwork, old-world detailing, and mosaic tile floors blend historical authenticity with modern elegance that flows from the dining space to the bar. Exposed brick hints of the historic Decker building and large globe lighting offers an ambient vibe.

A photo of Todd Jurich's Bistro restaurant

4. Todd Jurich's Bistro

4.3

Awesome(1238)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Norfolk

Booked 2 times today

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 and his talented team. He and his staff go the distance to ensure personalized service and a dining experience beyond your expectations. Todd takes great measures to utilize small farmers and producers who practice natural and ecologically sound agriculture, and is proud to offer alternative simple dishes to suit your diet or food allergies. Let us host your next Private Event, Business meeting or Special Occasion! Todd & his team are happy to customize special menus to accommodate you & your guests culinary & dietary requests. Bon Appetite!

5. Varia

4.6

Exceptional(1166)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Norfolk

Booked 18 times today

Welcome to Varia, a Romantic, Upscale Italian Restaurant in Norfolk. Varia, our Italian restaurant and wine studio, features wine by the glass and a pianist six nights a week. Indulge in homemade pasta, freshly tossed pizzas from our brick oven, or signature Italian desserts like the tiramisu. Varia's modern Italian fare is made from only the best local ingredients and the wine studio features over 100 hand-selected wines, including 50 by the glass. The dining room's intricate finishes and the warm glow of its reclaimed chandelier, formally of the Historic Cavalier's ballroom, offers an intimate ambiance that invites conversation over a full bodied merlot. Guests can book the ultra private dining room only accessible by hidden doors in the bookshelves for special events.

6. Capo Capo

3.7

Very Good(138)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Norfolk

Booked 8 times today

Capo Capo, where the food delights you and the comfortable setting makes you want to return again and again. We utilize the purest ingredients and age-old techniques to create soulful and sophisticated Northern Italian dishes. Offers bright and flavorful Italian cuisine , inspired by the freshest of local ingredients, expertly matched discerning wines and craft cocktails. Perfect for a quick bite, happy hour, or an intimate downtown dinner under the stars.

7. Grain

4.4

Awesome(540)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Norfolk

Booked 1 time today

Welcome to Grain Rooftop Beer Garden!Enjoy Cold Brews & Rooftop Views in Downtown Norfolk - Grain is downtown Norfolk's scene-setting destination to unwind. With one of the best selections of craft beer in Norfolk, our rooftop bar offers a terraced patio with spectacular views of the Elizabeth River. Surrounded by the patio's landscaped trees and atmospheric lighting, sip a hand-crafted cocktail or craft beer socializing with guests and locals around the fire pit.We are accepting Walk-ins only. We invite you to stop in an explore Norfolk’s only rooftop beer garden at your leisure. Thank you for choosing Grain as your dining destination! Heightened Covid-19 Prevention Procedures with Outdoor seating available (Weather Permitted). Dining reservations are limited to 90 minutes to ensure all of our guests get an opportunity to enjoy Grain! Incomplete parties will be seated once all guests have arrived. Parking is located in Plume Street garage attached to the rear of the hotel.

A photo of River Stone Chophouse restaurant

8. River Stone Chophouse

4.5

Awesome(2284)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Suffolk

Booked 26 times today

From the team that brought the celebrated and award winning Vintage Tavern to Suffolk comes River Stone Chophouse. Featuring steaks and fresh seafood in a beautifully designed traditional craftsman-era architecture. Join us for a cocktail lounge and raw bar, then have dinner by the stone fireplace. River Stone demonstrates a unique commitment to providing special dining experiences to patrons and is excited to be the first Chophouse in Hampton Roads. River Stone features Hereford beef, a raw bar, fresh lobster and an extensive wine list to compliment the cuisine. Centrally located in Northern Suffolk, only minutes from five surrounding cities.Late night dining is available in the bar as well as a lighter fare menu in the lounge. Happy Hour specials Monday to Friday 3-6pm. Reservations are recommended.

A photo of Founders Inn Swan Terrace Grill restaurant

9. Founders Inn Swan Terrace Grill

4.2

Awesome(776)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Virginia Beach

Booked 3 times today

*PLEASE CALL THE RESTAURANT FOR AVAILABILITY IF UNABLE TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATION ONLINE*Founders Inn Swan Terrace Grill presents an American Grill House menu combining the freshest product from Virginia’s best artisans. Our Award Winning Culinary team expertly creates dishes inspired by the culinary heritage of Virginia and the Eastern Seaboard. Please call for large reservations. *Special events subject to change. Please call to see what's new!*

A photo of P.F. Chang's - Virginia Beach restaurant

10. P.F. Chang's - Virginia Beach

4.6

Exceptional(137)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Virginia Beach

Booked 2 times today

We are an Asian & Chinese restaurant offering dine-in, takeout, to-go, delivery, and catering. Make a reservation online to dine in. Order Asian and Chinese food delivery, takeout, and catering online or through the P.F. Chang's mobile app. Let us cater the perfect feast for you - corporate office catering menus are also available. P.F. Chang's offers a variety of signature Asian, Thai, Korean, Japanese, Mongolian, and Chinese food dishes including Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Chicken Pad Thai, Signature Lo Mein, Fried Rice, Mongolian Beef, Chang's Spicy Chicken, and Pork and Shrimp Dumplings. Order online for sushi delivery and takeout. Many gluten-free and vegetarian menu items are available. Try our seasonal cocktails and seasonal menu items.

See what locals rave about

From verified diners like you

J
Jorge
Virginia •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Amazing experience! Very nice service and explanation from chef’s. Staff was on point.
More info
SaltinePrice: Moderate• Seafood• Norfolk
•
4.5
S
Sandra
Atlanta •4 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
Great experience. The ambiance was outstanding. The food and entertainment was great.
More info
VariaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Norfolk
•
4.6
D
Donna
Baltimore / Maryland •7 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 6, 2025
Eating here has always been a pleasure and a treat! The happy hour specials (OYSTERS!) are served by the great bar staff and table service has consistently been delivered with friendly non-intrusive style. Our favorite downtown eatery!
More info
Norfolk Seafood Co & Oyster BarPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Norfolk
•
4.6
M
Michael
South Carolina •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 5, 2025
Outstanding food, especially the crispy octopus, and service in interesting surroundings. It was worth taking the extra time to view the art glass exhibits.
More info
Glass LightPrice: Expensive• French American• Norfolk
•
4.6
V
Verner
Virginia •1 review
5.0
Dined on Mar 1, 2025
This was the best filet mignon I've had in several years!
More info
Todd Jurich's BistroPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Norfolk
•
4.3

Explore OpenTable

Neighborhood
Seasonal

Portsmouth

Colonial Williamsburg
Glen Allen
Virginia Beach
Charlottesville
Smithfield
Hot Springs
Newport News
Suffolk
Irvington
Virginia Union University
Warm Springs
Dumbarton
Topping
Chesapeake
Norfolk
Cave Spring
Harrisonburg
Gordonsville
Virginia
Poquoson