George & Amy's Guidebook to Norfolk and Virginia Beach
My Brunch Spots
Here are some of the places that Amy and I love to go for brunch. We hope you love them, too!
Close to the house, great for brunch, and perfect for that "mom & pop" feel of your favorite local diner! Unfortunately, liquor is not served here, but its still great food!
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Sandfiddler Cafe
9561 Shore DrClose to the house, great for brunch, and perfect for that "mom & pop" feel of your favorite local diner! Unfortunately, liquor is not served here, but its still great food!
Exclusively serves locally sourced and organically grown food with fun cocktails and a great vibe. Great for any meal.
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Simple Eats Restaurant
3152 Shore DrExclusively serves locally sourced and organically grown food with fun cocktails and a great vibe. Great for any meal.
If you're looking for a unique menu, this is the spot. Organically grown food served with a twist.
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Leaping Lizard Cafe
4408 Shore DrIf you're looking for a unique menu, this is the spot. Organically grown food served with a twist.
Anchor Allie's
357 Independence BlvdClassic 1940's diner and Navy feel. Great Bloody Mary's!
Citrus
357 N Great Neck RdTypical brunch menu served in a fun atmosphere.
My Favorite Bars
These are some of the places we love to hang out with friends and drink!
Rooftop bar with a gorgeous view of the water and downtown Norfolk. Fantastic atmosphere. Go near sunset to get a good picture!
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Grain
100 E Main StRooftop bar with a gorgeous view of the water and downtown Norfolk. Fantastic atmosphere. Go near sunset to get a good picture!
An old firehouse converted into a brewery gives Commonwealth a chill vibe. With indoor and outdoor seating and rotating food trucks, this is a classic bar to start your night at. They have so many kinds of IPAs
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Commonwealth Brewing
2444 Pleasure House RdAn old firehouse converted into a brewery gives Commonwealth a chill vibe. With indoor and outdoor seating and rotating food trucks, this is a classic bar to start your night at. They have so many kinds of IPAs
This bar is right on the water and awesome views. With great seafood and three bars in one building, you can't go wrong choosing this restaurant and bar.
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Chick's Oyster Bar
2143 Vista CirThis bar is right on the water and awesome views. With great seafood and three bars in one building, you can't go wrong choosing this restaurant and bar.
The Bold Mariner Brewing Co
1901 East Ocean View AvenueThis bar has great brews and a fun atmosphere.
Great spot for dinner and drinks. After hours is always a blast! I recommend trying their fresh Tuna Poke.
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Guadalajara Bar And Grill
2916 Shore DrGreat spot for dinner and drinks. After hours is always a blast! I recommend trying their fresh Tuna Poke.
Overlooking a gorgeous marina, this classic local bar and restaurant will make you feel right at home.
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Longboards East Beach
4521 Pretty Lake AveOverlooking a gorgeous marina, this classic local bar and restaurant will make you feel right at home.
My Favorite Restaurants
Places we love for good food, fun atmosphere, and great drinks
Upscale Oceanfront Italian. Great place to spend an anniversary!
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Il Giardino Ristorante
910 Atlantic AveUpscale Oceanfront Italian. Great place to spend an anniversary!
Aberdeen Barn
5805 Northampton BlvdThis steakhouse has incredible food and is super close!
Jessy's is right around the corner from our house and is the best Mexican food in town. They also have fantastic margaritas!
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Jessy's Taqueria
3201 E Ocean View AveJessy's is right around the corner from our house and is the best Mexican food in town. They also have fantastic margaritas!
Hidden gem in the heart of Chic's Beach neighborhood. We love going here for weekday dates because of their great weekly specials.
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HK on the Bay
4600 Lookout RdHidden gem in the heart of Chic's Beach neighborhood. We love going here for weekday dates because of their great weekly specials.
Buoy 44 has a fantastic view of the Chesapeake Bay with both indoor and outdoor seating. This restaurant has multiple bars and great food.
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Buoy 44 Seafood Grill
4536 Ocean View AveBuoy 44 has a fantastic view of the Chesapeake Bay with both indoor and outdoor seating. This restaurant has multiple bars and great food.
Tupelo Honey is a revival of Southern food and traditions rooted in the Carolina Mountains. They craft brunches, lunches and suppers that bring family and friends around the table and allow for conversations and cocktails to linger longer than usual. This is a great spot for any time of day.
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Tupelo Honey
4501 Main StTupelo Honey is a revival of Southern food and traditions rooted in the Carolina Mountains. They craft brunches, lunches and suppers that bring family and friends around the table and allow for conversations and cocktails to linger longer than usual. This is a great spot for any time of day.
Fun for All Ages
These are just a few of the places in the area that Amy and I frequent in our spare time. And don't forget....there's always the beach too!
The Aquarium has fabulous displays that take you from the bottom of the sea floor to the most beautiful coral reefs. They even has Sea Lions!
Virginia Aquarium
& Marine Science Center
717 General Booth Blvd.
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Buy tickets here: https://www.virginiaaquarium.com
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Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center
717 General Booth BlvdThe Aquarium has fabulous displays that take you from the bottom of the sea floor to the most beautiful coral reefs. They even has Sea Lions!
Virginia Aquarium
& Marine Science Center
717 General Booth Blvd.
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Buy tickets here: https://www.virginiaaquarium.com
The Zoo is great for a sunny day. About 20 minutes from our house. The zoo has some incredible exhibits: http://virginiazoo.org/
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Virginia Zoo
3500 Granby StThe Zoo is great for a sunny day. About 20 minutes from our house. The zoo has some incredible exhibits: http://virginiazoo.org/
We love going for long quiet hikes in the woods at First Landing State Park. About 20 minutes from the house, you can walk in Cypress Swamps and choose any number of trails to walk, bike, or run on!
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First Landing State Park
2500 Shore DriveWe love going for long quiet hikes in the woods at First Landing State Park. About 20 minutes from the house, you can walk in Cypress Swamps and choose any number of trails to walk, bike, or run on!
From the Rose Garden and the Japanese Garden to the Renaissance Walk and breathtaking views overlooking lakes and rivers, Virginia's largest Botanical Garden is perhaps the most beautiful place in Norfolk. Don't forget to check out the Butterfly House!
https://norfolkbotanicalgarden.org/
6700 Azalea Garden Road
Norfolk, Virginia 23518-5337
757-441-5830
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Norfolk Botanical Garden
6700 Azalea Garden RdFrom the Rose Garden and the Japanese Garden to the Renaissance Walk and breathtaking views overlooking lakes and rivers, Virginia's largest Botanical Garden is perhaps the most beautiful place in Norfolk. Don't forget to check out the Butterfly House!
https://norfolkbotanicalgarden.org/
6700 Azalea Garden Road
Norfolk, Virginia 23518-5337
757-441-5830
For some indoor fun when the weather won't cooperate, AMF Lanes has over 40 lanes for bowling, great kids' themes, pool tables, food and drinks.
2441 E. Little Creek Rd
Norfolk, VA 23518
757-583-1571
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AMF Norfolk Lanes
2441 E Little Creek RdFor some indoor fun when the weather won't cooperate, AMF Lanes has over 40 lanes for bowling, great kids' themes, pool tables, food and drinks.
2441 E. Little Creek Rd
Norfolk, VA 23518
757-583-1571
Norfolk has a rich Naval history sitting at the base of the Chesapeake Bay and hosting the world's largest Naval Base. Nauticus Museum takes you sailing through the ages with unique displays and live animal exhibits as well. From ship to shore and everything in between, this is a must stop! Don't forget to visit the USS Wisconsin, the last Battleship of the US Navy!
https://nauticus.org
1 Waterside Drive
Norfolk, VA 23510
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Nauticus
1 Waterside DrNorfolk has a rich Naval history sitting at the base of the Chesapeake Bay and hosting the world's largest Naval Base. Nauticus Museum takes you sailing through the ages with unique displays and live animal exhibits as well. From ship to shore and everything in between, this is a must stop! Don't forget to visit the USS Wisconsin, the last Battleship of the US Navy!
https://nauticus.org
1 Waterside Drive
Norfolk, VA 23510
Paralleling Virginia's Eastern Coast, this Boardwalk takes you past some amazing monuments, fun boutiques, and gorgeous views of the Atlantic Ocean. Restaurants line Atlantic Avenue so you can easily spend your whole day there!
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Boardwalk
1601 Atlantic AveParalleling Virginia's Eastern Coast, this Boardwalk takes you past some amazing monuments, fun boutiques, and gorgeous views of the Atlantic Ocean. Restaurants line Atlantic Avenue so you can easily spend your whole day there!
If you love to shop, then this is a must stop for you! The Premium Outlets have the best deals in town and tons of stores. Aldo, Nike, Calvin Klein, Coach, Columbia, Forever 21, Gap Factory, H&M, Kate Spade, and Michael Kors are just some of the stores this mega-mall offers.
Visit their website to see what deals they have: https://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlet/norfolk/stores
1600 Premium Outlets Boulevard, Norfolk, VA 23502
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Norfolk Premium Outlets
1600 Premium Outlets BlvdIf you love to shop, then this is a must stop for you! The Premium Outlets have the best deals in town and tons of stores. Aldo, Nike, Calvin Klein, Coach, Columbia, Forever 21, Gap Factory, H&M, Kate Spade, and Michael Kors are just some of the stores this mega-mall offers.
Visit their website to see what deals they have: https://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlet/norfolk/stores
1600 Premium Outlets Boulevard, Norfolk, VA 23502
Don't let the rain ruin your stay! There are several great movie theaters in our area.
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Regal Columbus Stadium 12
104 Constitution DrDon't let the rain ruin your stay! There are several great movie theaters in our area.
Want to watch movies, fully recline, and enjoy dinner and drinks? Cinema Cafe at Pembroke Meadows is just the spot you're looking for. Perfect for a date night, the small theaters and excellent server hospitality makes you feel right at home as you watch your favorite new releases.
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Cinema Cafe Pembroke Meadows
752 Independence BlvdWant to watch movies, fully recline, and enjoy dinner and drinks? Cinema Cafe at Pembroke Meadows is just the spot you're looking for. Perfect for a date night, the small theaters and excellent server hospitality makes you feel right at home as you watch your favorite new releases.