| Downtown Norfolk offers the casual and fine diner a | | | | here. Indulge in wild, unique rolls and old favorites, plus |
| multitude of culinary options - every cuisine from Asian | | | | select Japanese dishes like yakitori, sukiyaki, and yaki |
| to Mediterranean, steak to vegetarian. The proximity of | | | | soba noodles. |
| downtown Norfolk to the Elizabeth River and the | | | | Big Easy Grill and Oyster Bar - 111 Tazewell Street - |
| stylish MacArthur Center provide for a leisurely | | | | The Big Easy brings a taste of New Orleans to the |
| post-dinner stroll as well, completing any romantic night | | | | Mid-Atlantic. Chow down on fried oysters, crawfish |
| on the town. Whether celebrating an anniversary or | | | | etoufee, jambalaya and buttermilk fried chicken, and |
| other landmark, or looking for a place to eat before a | | | | stop in Friday and Saturday night for live music. |
| movie, the restaurants of Downtown Norfolk have a | | | | Shula's 347 - 235 E Main Street - For serious steak |
| table waiting. | | | | lovers only, Norfolk's own Shula's franchise offer prime |
| So get ready to have your taste buds tempted while | | | | cuts as well as a variety of delicious dishes like |
| we chart five of the top places to toast a friend and | | | | mushroom ravioli, seared ahi tuna, and pecan crusted |
| split an appetizer. | | | | salmon. This is high-class dining at its finest. |
| Vintage Kitchen - 999 Waterside Drive - This | | | | Byrd & Baldwin Bros. Steakhouse - 116 Brooke |
| exclusive eatery is open for lunch daily but only for | | | | Ave - White tablecloths and an elegant atmosphere |
| dinner Monday through Wednesday. The rest of the | | | | welcome you to relaxed, upscale dining. Enjoy Byrd |
| week, it's appointment only, but well worth it with a | | | | and Baldwin's unique twist on Oysters Rockefeller, |
| menu of eclectic small plates and succulent entrees | | | | along with cuts of prime aged beef from the 8 ounce |
| like aged tenderloin and duck breast. | | | | filet to the 24 ounce Porterhouse. |
| Domo Sushi - 273 Granby Street - Get your sushi fix | | | | |