Best Restaurants with a Happy Hour in Portsmouth

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodMexicanComfort Food

Regions

Norfolk / Virginia Beach

Neighborhoods

ChesapeakeNorfolkPortsmouthSuffolkVirginia Beach

Top Rated

CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

Dining Options

All dining options

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BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

20 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 7 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. Gershwin's

3.6

Very Good(335)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Norfolk

Booked 8 times today

Gershwin's is an upscale, 1920 style speakeasy. We pride ourselves in live entertainment most nights. Our craft cocktails are one of a kind along with our wide selection of rare Bourbon's. We dress so you don't have too.

3. 456 Fish

4.6

Exceptional(1451)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Norfolk

Booked 8 times today

456 Fish offers a warm and inviting atmosphere for you to enjoy a night out. Our menu is for seafood lovers but offers plenty to choose from for every palate. Best Happy Hour in Norfolk seven days a week at the bar and lounge till 6pm. Our heated patio is a great place to enjoy a drink and take in the downtown scene. Located next door to The Scope arena and Chrysler Hall, we are the perfect place to enjoy dinner before going to a show.

4. 219 Bistro

4.4

Awesome(557)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Norfolk

Booked 3 times today

219 Bistro is centrally located in the vibrant downtown district of Norfolk VA. Open Wednesday - Saturday, offering Happy Hour 4pm - 6pm. Join us for the best outdoor dining in downtown Norfolk. Our menu features are sure to please everyone offering innovative appetizers, burgers, tacos and chef inspired entrées.

A photo of Hair of the Dog - Granby restaurant

5. Hair of the Dog - Granby

4.3

Awesome(30)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Norfolk

Locally owned and operated Hair of the dog serves up a delightful spin on classic comfort foods and traditional breakfast offerings.

6. 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.

7. 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!

8. Varia

4.6

Exceptional(1166)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Norfolk

Booked 20 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.

9. Capo Capo

3.7

Very Good(138)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Norfolk

Booked 9 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.

A photo of Todd Jurich's Bistro restaurant

10. 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!

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From verified diners like you

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KimberlyVIP
Virginia •61 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Great as always. Love the new menu, wonderful idea. Always enjoy our time here. We'll be back soon.
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456 FishPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Norfolk
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4.6
T
TheresaVIP
Greater Boston •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Excellent restaurant. Good food and service! Fun environment.
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219 BistroPrice: Moderate• American• Norfolk
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4.4
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!
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Norfolk Seafood Co & Oyster BarPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Norfolk
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4.6
K
Kaiden
1 review
5.0
Dined on Feb 23, 2025
Food was amazing. Without a doubt, be coming back here again
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Gershwin'sPrice: Expensive• American• Norfolk
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3.6
C
Craig
Virginia •8 reviews
5.0
Dined on Oct 15, 2024
The food was excellent, especially the shrimp and grits... full of flavor and the right amount of kick. The service matched the food. The shrimp and grits alone are reasons to come back, but I look forward to trying something from the rest of the menu which looked appetizing.
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Hair of the Dog - GranbyPrice: Moderate• American• Norfolk
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4.3

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