Hysonia and Mama Bear were absolutely wonderful. There was also a new guy he was very pleasant. read more

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Gavin the server here took good care of us. The food was amazing we got the spicy crab queso and the chicken tacos. Great place for lunch! read more

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We loved our experience at the Blue Moon Taphouse. Kim and Courtni were fantastic - very funny, great service. The food was awesome - especially the fries. Good vibes all around. read more

Came here for a concert and honestly forgot how much there is to do at Waterside. The space is huge and super open, which made it really easy to move around, grab drinks, and still have a great view of the stage. There was plenty of room to dance without feeling cramped, even as the crowd grew throughout the night. One thing I really liked is that there are bars set up all around the venue, so you're never waiting too long for a drink. It keeps the flow of the night going instead of everyone crowding into one area. The energy during the show was great, lively but still organized, and security and staff seemed on top of things without being overbearing. It's also nice that you're not limited to just the concert. You can easily turn it into a whole night out with all the dining and bar options inside. We walked past spots like Blue Moon Taphouse, The Fudgery, PBR Norfolk, and Stripers Waterside, which made it feel more like an entertainment district than just a single venue. There are options for everything from quick bites to sit-down meals, so you can easily grab food before or after a show. I'd say this is a great spot for live shows, sports watch parties, and festivals. The layout makes a big difference. It's spacious, easy to navigate, and a fun atmosphere that feels lively without being chaotic. Definitely recommend coming early, grabbing a drink, and exploring a bit before the event starts. read more

Waterside District - Sports Bars Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Great spot along the waterfront to dine, relax, and do some people watching. The area is easily accessible from the downtown hotel area and it seems to be safe to just hang out and watch what is going on. I saw a nice little water fountain area with little kids running though the water sports while their parents sat in lounge chairs watching them. There is a large grassy area for a Frisbee game and many places along the boardwalk to stop in and eat. There is a good view of the military ships docked on the bay and even an old time sailboat. There is also a charter tourist boat that is docked at the small marina. It was very enjoyable to take a stroll after dinner. read more

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Stopped inside after the outdoor flea market for some drinks before heading to get food. It was a Sunday around 1 pm and there was a decent sized busy crowd inside. We were able to get a couple of seats at the bar which was full all around. I asked the bartender for something fruity, whatever she wanted to do, and she gave me a peach schnapps drink (10/10) don't remember if there was a name for it but it was really good. We also had long islands (9/10) no real complaints. All of the drinks were strong and good, so I'll def come back here for drinks again. I also snapped a photo of the weekly specials menu, gonna try to check all of those out eventually! My overall rate of experience : 9/10 read more

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Waterside is a whole vibe all by itself. The food options are amazing. I love the fudge kiosk, the samples always make me buy more! They are always some types of events going on so make sure you check out the events calendar online. read more

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Always a good time. No complaints here as long as the bar is open. Love the event schedule and the friendliness of the bar staff. This visit the bartender Michael totally made us a delicious drink off the cuff. It was so delicious. The Ambiance is always as it seems, very lowkey and casual. Can't wait to drop by again. read more

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Nice spot with great vibes! I stopped in on a Norfolk visit, and the DJ was top tier! I also enjoyed the drinks and nachos from the restaurant in the back right. This is the perfect spot to bring a group, watch the game, catch a vibe, and enjoy a fun Friday night out! read more

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Megan did a wondeful job at taking care of us. She was attentive to our needs and timing was great for dessert. Great atmosphere! read more

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We went to miracle at waterside and it was okay. It's very cute inside, but the service was bad and we never got our food. They have an interesting drink menu where all the drinks seem complicated and overly sweet. We ordered three appetizers and never got them after waiting 45 minutes after ordering. Our server did not know we never got them and we had to ask for them to be taken off. Between the time we ordered appetizers to the time the bill came our server did not come back. Part of the issue is that at 1:30 pm when they opened, they sat the entire bar at one time, so the bar and kitchen started off rushed instead of spacing everyone out. The atmosphere was cute, but wouldn't go back, especially since it's primarily reservation only and a 10$ cover per a person. You'd think under those circumstances they would have everything together. Our server was nice but I don't know if it was just they were overwhelmed or what. read more

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I went here for a late night eat. The food was okay, but Gavin was a great server. The nachos looked plentiful, but the toppings were very sparse. The guac could be evenly spread or on both sides of the nachos. And the Baja tacos had a lot of sauce on them. Overall vibes were very chill. Thank you! read more

A beautiful bar with a wonderful vibe, however, they do scam you with some of these buy a drink and get a shot glass deal. It's very overpriced, to be expected. However, I ordered a naughty shot, on the menu it specified that a novelty shot was included in the price but they were out of the naughty novelty shot. I was still charged almost the full amount with just the shot. Just be careful when coming here, paid over $100 with just two people and a couple drinks. You also pay $10 per person without them notifying you, definitely not worth it. I've read several previous reviews that are similar to mine and the "owner" just responds to them in the same way without actual action. I'd say pass on this spot, plenty of christmas bars near the oceanfront who do more for less. read more

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Great service by Delisha & Sam/ top 5 bartenders ever. Very attentive when customers are trying to order at the bar as well as quick with making drinks! read more

Amazing service from Kim at the silent disco! Best dirty Shirley I've had in years! Double the cherries and double the cheer

Came for the silent disco, stayed for Kim!!! Thanks so much for being a great bartender and helping us decide on drinks

Service is absolutely fantastic with Delisha and Sam. Great food and drink. Must recommend.

We stopped be on a whim as we wanted substance to hold us over for a while. We were the luckiest couple as we had Megan as our server. By far the best server I have seen in Norfolk. She was attentive and ensured we had our drinks filled, she realized that my old fashioned drink wasn't made correctly. She addressed it with her manager and fixed my replacement drink herself. A most excellent drink...had all the right stuff...smelled right, looked right and the taste was on spot. Thanks Megan!!! Before my old fashioned drink wasn't I had the Empress Lavender Haze. I was impressed . As the lavender syrup and lemonade smoothed out the gin's bite at the end. Definitely a summer/spring drink. As for food I had the pretzel but not as an appetizer but as my meal. It was HUGE! And tasted like it was freshly made. Not like the defrosted rewarmed type. If you are a pretzel person this is the one for you. My wife had the southwest bowl and loved every bite just shy of licking the bowl. This is a place I will earmark and come back to whenever in town! And we will be asking for Megan!! read more

The waterside district was cool. Loved the outdoor area and the views were great. Different food options and arcade games inside read more

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This was a great vibe! Megan was a wonderful host. She served us well at the Tap House

Chillin' with Brandon before our cruise at "The Local" bar in waterside district. Cold beer and hilarious stories from Brandon. read more

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Timmea and the staff were fantastic great service and drinks! They helped change the TVs very quickly to the sports games on!

Love coming here for football on Sundays. They run a good amount of game-day specials. $20 buckets of coors/miller. Delisha and Sam made a great team bartending the middle bar. Will be back for sure. read more

Waterside District - $20 buckets - Sports Bars Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Melvin and Cedric were the sweetest and got me my food super fast and correct 10/10 . I would definitely choose this option if you don't wanna wait for the restaurants. read more

Verbal was awesome and helped us navigate a major food allergy. She was super sweet and the food was delicious. This was at the Blue Moon Taphouse. We'd totally recommend giving it a shot. Happy hour deals are solid too. read more

This was probably the best place I've ever been to chat. It was crazy. Vernal was so dedicated to us. She was by far. The best thing that has ever happened to me. It was wild. read more

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Brandon is one of the best bartenders in the city, friendly, helpful and loves his job!

We always have the best time at Waterside and Brandon is a huge reason why. He is so attentive to our needs and provides impeccable service. He is an amazing bar tender. read more

Q is the best bartender we love her. Q was the sweetest server u could have ever asked for. Came in uncomfortable because i didnt know but i left feeling way better. She showed quite ways of hospitality and i really recommend this place for anyone that loves interacting with people!!! read more

Not my first time at waterside District, however, it has very much changed in a positive manner. Went to the NYE New Year's Eve event purchased a VIP ticket. The staffing was great. They were a few hiccups that I did notice on New Year's Eve for the event, however, the VIP section was more than suitable. I can say the safety and the VIP section was impeccable and the bartending service was phenomenal. Updated upstairs section was more than safe previously there was a set of stairs. Best time I've had yet at waterside. Look forward to many more events. read more

Waterside District hosted the Norfolk Flea Market this past weekend and I am so happy I was able to attend. The day was absolutely beautiful and there were indoor and outdoor vendors as far as the eye could see. The vendors were selling items such as clothes, shoes, body butters, seasonings, crafts, earrings, paintings, art, tumblers...you name it, they had it. I met some amazing small business owners as well and was able to purchase products for my hair, body butters, earrings (Thanks Fina!) and homemade seasonings. It was a great experience and if they ever host it again, I will definitely attend. I highly recommend stopping by next time, you never know what goodies you'll find. read more

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"Smoke on the water And fire in the sky" (Deep Purple) The Waterside District is the entertainment jewel of Norfolk. Stroll along the brick walkway and take in thr beautiful views of Elizabeth River, the harbor, Norfolk's shipbuilding industry, tugboats, hotels, a paddleboat ride, food trucks, public art, and the jewel of jewels in the Waterside complex. It's a two-story tourist destination, full of eleven restaurants plus bakeries, bars, video games, skeeball, a concert stage, sports betting, and more. We had dinner at the Blue Moon Taphouse and a giant Rice Krispie Treat from The Fudgery. The Waterside District reminds me somewhat of Boston's Faneuil Hall, Hartford's Parkville Market, and Philadelphia's Reading Terminal Market. It's a required stop if you're in Norfolk. read more

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Megan, our server, was phenomenal. Very personable, and sympathetic to us sitting there after another server couldn't handle more than a big party. (Amateur) We were lucky to have had Meagan make us feel welcomed. Thank you Megan... and keep that hustle in everything you do and you'll be successful. Brett (Texas) read more

Service was outstanding. Brandon was my bartender and he was rocking with ya boi all night. Keep my cup filled with my favorite drink

The food was amazing!!! Megan our waitress was great! She kept our drinks full at all times for a large party! Area was great and clean. Try the nachos they feed 4 of us and had good guac. This a is a must!! read more

Not only was the food and atmosphere amazing but our server, Ryan V was very attentive and made sure we had a great meal. Blue moon tap house is a great option in the area. read more

Great service. Good food. Worth stopping in for lunch or dinner, especially during the week.

The food at the Blue Moon Taphouse was very good. And our server, Megan, was extremely attentive and helpful when we had questions. Definitely worth a visit. This Nebraskan will definitely come back if I'm ever in Norfolk again. read more

If you want to experience an awful place with bartenders that completely ignore you and receive orders from people that just got there, then this is the place for you. A complete clown show. They should at least be happy they didn't serve me and I just left because after that I would have tipped $0. read more

We had so much fun walking through Selden's Market, the Public Library, waterside park, a tour of the historic buildings. It is so beautiful. The sidewalks are very wide, and the technology to protect walkers has been upgraded. No more running from traffic at street intersections. Heehee! It was dusk, so the street lighting was starting to turn on. Very pretty views of the water. It was nice to see the new city cruise ships parked at the pier. The Mount Vernon dinner cruise of the local waterway is vert nice, great dare night. read more