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Black-Owned Restaurants

Shop small. Shop local. Shop Downtown Norfolk Black-owned businesses. See that we missed a business? Let us know! Submit businesses to dnc@downtownnorfolk.org.

 

Brothers Norfolk

300 Monticello Avenue

NBA Referee and Norfolk native Tony Brothers opened Brothers Norfolk, a fine dining restaurant featuring fresh seafood, chops, and spirits right in the heart of Downtown Norfolk on Monticello Ave. Brothers’ atmosphere sets the stage to ensure guests enjoy a wonderful meal with the ambiance to match. From their intimate dining room to relaxing loft area against the backdrop of some of your favorite tunes, they aim to ignite all of your senses.

Canvas Social Cuisine

100 East Main Street

Bright, clubby destination turning out comfort brunch & dinner classics, plus hookah & a ’90s vibe.

Crave Bakery + Coffee Bar

200 College Place

Crave Bakery + Coffee Bar is Downtown's cozy neighborhood spot, offering scratch-made pastries, luxury coffee, and southern-inspired specials in a charming atmosphere. From quick bites to hearty meals, Crave serves breakfast, lunch, and dessert options, along with wine and beer.

The General Public

147 Granby Street

Locally-sourced ingredients are crafted with love into mouthwatering dishes and homemade desserts. Whether you're craving a classic burger or a unique seasonal dish, The General Public has something for everyone.

Major Phillie's Cheesesteaks

345 Granby Street

Major Phillie Cheesesteaks serves up really Philly Cheesesteaks from real Philly guys. Their vision is to be the happiest, hippest, culturally diverse fast casual dining restaurant in the world.

PJay's Kitchen

323 Granby Street

Providing high-quality, fresh carry-out seafood to the local community, PJay's art is creating a delicious and surprising menu that will overwhelm your every sense.


Republic on Granby

437 Granby Street

Republic on Granby is an exclusive cocktail restaurant on Granby Street specializing in American and traditional cuisine.  

Rolled Up

116 Granby Street

Rolled up is the "eggroll joint" featuring gourmet savory and sweet eggrolls, fried to perfection.

Soirée Bistro

731 Granby Street

Fine dining and an undeniable vibe in the NEON District.

Town Center Cold Pressed

100 East Main Street

Town Center Cold Pressed is home to healthy, raw, cold pressed juices, top notch coffee, breakfast, lunch, and other food and drink. At TCCP, there is a juice to match any flavor craving — and if you bring a bottle to reuse and you'll get 10% off each additional purchase!

See any business that we missed? Let us know! Submit businesses to dnc@downtownnorfolk.org.