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    Waterside District

    4.2 (326 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Victoria D.

    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.

    Michelle F.

    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.

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    Zarielle A.

    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

    Shenay L.

    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.

    Quawnishia M.

    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.

    Juliet H.

    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!

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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!

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    Hailey L.

    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.

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    1 year ago

    5 stars for Harvest! Great service from Harvest! What a terrific night! Great vibes and even better time with friends.

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    6 months ago

    Megan was our server and did an incredible job. She made sure our order was correct and served us with a smile.

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    6 months ago

    Brandon was absolutely phenomenal, on point, quick & makes amazing drinks! very amazing people person and made the experience great!

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    1 year ago

    Megan was so great. She took her time explaining the menu . Definitely will be back with the family next time visit.

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    8 months ago

    Megan was a great host! Great views while sitting, eating, and hardly working. Would come back for some Coors

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    Kim, Courtni, and Sabrina were awesome! They were super attentive and wonderful, we will be coming back!

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    1 year ago

    Megan at Bluemoon Taphouse was great! She gave me great recommendations on what beer to drink.

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    Ty, thank you for your feedback! We hope to see you again soon.

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    7 months ago

    Ww had a lovely time ​ on a sunday afternoon. Megan our server was so sweet. The food was good too . Had the nachos which was huge.

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    6 months ago

    Brandon was awesome very friendly and knowledgeabl! when I come back to the area I'll come back and visit

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    6 months ago

    Brandon at BlueMoon Tap house is the best bartender at Waterside! We will definitely be back to see him!

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    8 months ago

    Megan was a awesome waitress. She applied great customer skills. I'll definitely be returning because of her customer service.

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    Megan was the best waitress, she was very quick, friendly, and got our order perfect. The food was delicious as well!

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    8 months ago

    Great place to watch sports! Bartenders (Sam & Delish) were so friendly and took great care of us. Will definitely be back!!!

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    1 year ago

    Tyler was a great server. She was very attentive and she made sure we had everything we needed.

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    6 months ago

    Megan is Amazing. A+. Try the Southwest bowl. Good, food, service and ambiance in the Norfolk area.

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    1 year ago

    Sabrina and Tyler handled our large group seamlessly! They provided several helpful suggestions for how to improve our dining experience

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    Thank you, Adam! We hope to see you again soon!

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    7 months ago

    Great place our server Megan was very good! We are coming back forever and the brownie skillet is to die for!

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    9 months ago

    We had a great time here! Vernae is amazing at the Blue Moon Bar! Excellent service and great atmosphere!

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    I Love Jahnee@ blue moon ! Always great energy and great drinks ! She fast and makes sure that she pays attention to detail in orders .

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    2.9(395 reviews)
    0.8 mi
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    Pretty good for most…read more.. We have dined here too many times to count and they're pretty decent I would say the food isn't top tier here but the Vibes are always chill. This night in particular, last night, we were there to watch the games playoff season is almost underway... We sat at the bar throughout the night don't recall the name of the bartender but super cool guy had locks and wore glasses he took care of us everything was cool. We ordered the catfish bites they were just okay I remember having them a time before and they were very good but last night not so much we used hot sauce to help them. We ordered the angry Asian wings they were very good so I do recommend you try those and get that flavor. The fries were just okay not my favorite but it is what it is. Parking was no issue we were able to find a parking right on the street so only a short walk to the restaurant and it was pretty packed last night but again the band was on point playing R&B, oldies and Christmas Classics so check them out if you're in the area always a good time. Have fun and enjoy life :)

    My first experience here at Roger Browns Restaurant. We were greeted within five mins, but the wait…read morewas about 20 minutes due to the kitchen was backed up and larger parties were finishing up. We decided to wait at the bar for our table. Within 20 mins we were seated at a table and Jada our server came over and took our drink orders, apps, and entree. Now, I just assumed our food would take at least 30 mins. Less than 15 mins our appetizer was out and then our entrees followed. Jada was on point and we missed the live Music on last night but maybe next time.

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    4.1(542 reviews)
    1.9 mi
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    First time at OraPax with friends who have haunted the place for years and the food and service…read morewere outstanding. We shared a humus appetizer and it was a revelation - fresh, bright and gorgeous on the palate. I had the Brizola - Lamb steak w/ Broccoli and lemon rosemary potatoes - fantastically tender cut of lamb, broccoli aldente and bright - the potatoes were packed with flavor, a perfect side for the lamb. I can only whet your appetite for the skillet cookie desert - I am obsessed with the gooey chocolate and rich vanilla and ice cream. We sat at a high top for four and it was very comfortable - not crushed by other tables. Roomy and cozy at once. Can't wait to go back.

    We had Brittany today and she's hands down my favorite waitress now. She was 10/10…read more My husband and I moved our business in the area, and I eat an anti inflammatory diet, so we've been coming to Ora Pax the past two weeks. Quite literally almost every single day. And this is my honest review. The food is 10/10. I haven't had anything from here that I have not liked. The chicken soup is my favorite thing on the menu, as I have a lot of health issues that makes it harder for me to eat than most, so it's nice to have something so delish and easy to eat. I had it for dinner for 5 days straight last week. The service. I've only had one wonderful server here. We came in last night and got service that made me want to write this review. The servers here really need to learn to write orders down. So far 5 of my trips here, the servers haven't written anything down and had messed up almost every single thing we ordered. Which makes ME feel like a burden because then of course "it wasn't their fault". Even when you ask them to write things down, they're still cocky and don't. Towards the end of our night, we hadn't seen our server in a VERY long time. Didn't come back to ask if we needed refills ONCE after we got our food. We literally didn't see her again. We then were being helped by a man who made it feel like we were being shoved out the door. I still tipped 20% but I'm truly regretting it now. That was a $22 tip that honestly no one deserved. Even the woman who was delivering food for the server was getting annoyed because she kept bringing out the wrong items, because the server didn't remember everything we told her. I'll probably just continue getting takeout from here because truly I'm not a fan of the service at all. I'm sick of tipping culture especially at restaurants like this, where food is a bit pricey, so two people ends up being over $100, and that's automatically a $20 tip. I recommend eating here. But for takeout.

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