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2016-2017 Downtown Guide Tuesday-Thursday 5PM-11PM, Friday-Saturday 5PM-‘til 442 Granby St., Norfolk, VA 23510 (757) 622-8527 www.bodegaongranby.com Lounge: Monday-Friday 4PM-6:30PM Dinner: Monday-Thursday 5PM-10PM, Friday-Saturday 5PM-’til Dinner: Sun 4PM-’til, Sunday Brunch: 10AM-4PM 456 Granby St ., Norfolk, VA 23510 (757) 625-4444 www.456fish.com Lunch: Monday-Friday 11:30AM-3PM, Lounge: Monday-Friday 3PM-6:30PM Dinner: Monday-Thursday 5PM-10PM, Friday-Saturday 5PM-11PM Dinner: Sunday 4PM-10PM, Brunch: Saturday 10AM-3PM, Sunday 10AM-4PM 219 Granby St., Norfolk VA 23510 (757) 416-6219 www.219bistro.com Lounge: 4PM daily, Dinner: Monday-Thursday & Sunday 5PM-10PM Dinner: Friday-Saturday 5PM-11PM 116 Brooke Ave., Norfolk, VA 23510 (757) 222-9191 www.byrdbaldwin.com Lounge: Tuesday-Friday 4PM-7PM Dinner: Tuesday-Thursday 5PM-10PM, Friday-Saturday 5PM-11PM 111 W. Tazewell St., Norfolk, VA 23510 (757) 227-6222 www.bigeasygrillandoysterbar.com Lounge: Tuesday-Friday 4PM-7PM Dinner: Tuesday-Thursday 5PM-10PM, Friday & Saturday 5PM-11PM 111 W. Tazewell St., Norfolk, VA 23510 (757) 227-6222 www.norfolkseafoodco.com Welcome Table of conTenTs General Information . 3 Attractions & Entertainment . 6 Shopping . 26 Dining . .. 32 Lodging . 42 Places of Worship . 43 Services . 44 map of Downtown norfolk On Inside Back Cover For a complete, up-to-date calendar of Downtown’s festivals, events, concerts, cultural activities and other happenings, visit DowntownNorfolk.org. Listings are current as of May 1, 2016 Make your visit unforgettable! 1 a message from the President General InformaTIon General Informa Downtown Norfolk is the regional hot spot Downtown Norfolk brings together the unique experiences of for dining, entertainment, arts, culture and shopping, dining, culture, business, exciting attractions and attractions. You will find no shortage of things peaceful places. Use our Guide to plan an afternoon, a weekend, to do and places to see. Check out the many a business lunch, a shopping adventure or a special evening. murals in Norfolk’s first official arts district, the Downtown is a unique and special place and we invite you to NEON District, experience a world-class museum, come back to experience it again and again. and dine at a few of our unique and inspired restaurants. This guide is the key to planning your You’ve goT QUESTIONS? visit and making sure that you don’t miss out on any of the fun. We’ve GOT ANSWERS. TI The Downtown Norfolk Council (DNC) was founded in 1979 and We know how it is to be a visitor in a is proud to have over 300 business and individual members that new place. That’s why we have several on you will find listed in this guide. Each year we distribute 20,000 ways for you to get information. Downtown guides throughout the region. All DNC member When you’re on the streets and need businesses receive a complimentary listing in the guide and it is an assistance, look for our friendly Public important and effective way for DNC to promote our membership Service Ambassadors, specially trained to answer your questions. to both visitors and the community. Visit our mobile-friendly website, DowntownNorfolk.org, which includes a robust event calendar, local business and restaurant Whether you are Downtown for a day or a week, we are glad you listings, special events, and an extensive map of Downtown. are here to experience first-hand what makes Downtown Norfolk a destination you will want to visit again and again. LISTING KEY The following is a sample of the listings Sincerely, you’ll find throughout this Guide: Name of Business (Map Grid Location) Mary B. Miller, • = Downtown Norfolk Council Member President and CEO, = Locations that provide FREE wireless access Downtown Norfolk Council = Delivery = Catering Phone Number / Address Downtown norfolk prides itself on being Hours of Operation / Website friendly, safe & spotless! A map of Downtown may be found inside the back cover. FRIENDLY Our Downtown Norfolk Public Service Ambassadors are on the streets Monday - Saturday to help you enjoy your Downtown experience. Whether you need help with information, directions or a restaurant recommendation-they’re easy to spot in their bright neon shirts...topped with a friendly smile of course! SAFE Street safety is one of our specialties. If you’d like a complimentary safety escort to your Downtown destination or vehicle, contact the Downtown Norfolk Public Service Ambassador Escort Service by calling 757-478-SAFE (7233). SPOTLESS Our Downtown Norfolk Clean Team Ambassadors clean Downtown’s sidewalks with their shiny Litter Getters seven days a week, making our sidewalks sparkle just for you! They “do the dirty work” to ensure that your Downtown experience is pleasurable. 2 3 Amtrak Virginia – Amtrak® train General Informa It’s easy To Get around Downtown service takes the stress out of traveling in or out of Norfolk, with traffic-free LAND TRANSPORTATION rides to cities like Richmond, DC, New York, Boston and more, seven days a F.R.E.D. (Free Ride Every Day) – week! To book your tickets today visit Next time you need a lift Downtown, us online at AmtrakVA.com or call just give F.R.E.D. a call, 757-478-7233. 1-800-USA-RAIL (872-7245). F.R.E.D. is a FREE battery-operated, state-of-the-art people mover. You Rickshaws – Rickshaws, also known as pedicabs, provide a new can’t miss F.R.E.D. driving through the eco-friendly way to get around Downtown! Hail one as they pedal streets of Downtown. In fact, think of him as just another the streets of Downtown. Downtown Public Service Ambassador. Area served: Trips must FIRST CLASS PEDI-CAB – 718-314-1081 TI originate or end in the Downtown Improvement District. Seasonal hours – Call for hours and fares. Hours: Mon-Thu, 11:00am-9:00pm; Fri, 11:00am-10:00pm; on Sat, 2:00pm-10:00pm. Visit DowntownNorfolk.org for more SEVEN CITIES RICKshaws – 757-417-5595 information. Hours: After Memorial Day: Wed-Thu, 5:00pm-10:00pm; HRT (Hampton Roads Transit) – HRT is the region’s public Fri-Sat, 5:00pm-2:00am; After Labor Day: Thu, 5:00pm-10:00pm; transportation system. HRT bus service connects the cities of Fri-Sat, 5:00pm-2:00am; Festivals starting at 11:00am. Norfolk, Portsmouth, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Hampton and Free Ride. Pedalers work for tips. sevencitiesrickshaws.com Newport News. Daily light rail service extends from the Eastern Virginia Medical Center through Downtown and east to Newtown WATER TRANSPORTATION Road at the Virginia Beach border. Many local bus routes connect at the new Downtown Norfolk Transit Center at 434 St. Pauls Elizabeth River Ferry Blvd. This center serves 14 routes and has amenities to include a HRT’s Elizabeth River Ferry is a system customer service counter, public restrooms, bike racks and ticket of three 150-passenger paddle-wheel sales. It is within walking distance of the Monticello and Civic ferry boats. The Ferry travels from Plaza light rail stations. The city also has daily ferry service across Downtown’s Waterside Marina to two the Elizabeth River connecting Olde Towne in Portsmouth and locations in Olde Towne Portsmouth. Downtown Norfolk. The MAX, or Metro Area Express, a regional The Ferry is wheelchair accessible and express service connecting all of Hampton Roads also serves allows passengers to walk on with their bicycles. For route Downtown with connections to the Oceanfront and the Peninsula. schedules and general information, call 757-222-6100 or visit For route schedules and general information about all transit gohrt.com. Dial 711 for TTY. services, call 757-222-6100 or visit gohrt.com. Dial 711 for TTY. See map inside back cover for hours of ferry operation. The Tide – Virginia’s first light rail system connects Eastern Water Taxi and Launch Service Virginia Medical Center at the west end with Newtown Road on Squyres Marine Services, Inc. provides water taxi and launch the east. Five stops are located in Downtown providing easy access services from the Norfolk and Portsmouth waterfronts. to businesses, dining, shopping and entertainment. They include: Days/Hours are May through November, Friday and Saturday EVMC/Fort Norfolk, York Street/Freemason, Monticello, MacArthur from 5:00pm-11:00pm. During the peak season and special Square and Civic Plaza. For fare information, visit gohrt.com. events, there are extended hours. Please call 757-439-8294 THE TIDE HOURS OF OPERATION (TAXI) for more information. downtownwatertaxi.com 6:00am – 11:00pm (Monday-Thursday) 6:00am – 12:00am (Friday-Saturday) 11:00am – 9:00pm (Sunday) 9:00am – 9:00pm (Holiday) PARKING IN DOWNTOWN NORFOLK To meet the needs of Downtown visitors, residents, workers, students and shoppers, the City of Norfolk’s Division of Parking offers ample Downtown parking with more than 19,000 public parking spaces (see map inside back cover for parking locations). For more information on parking opportunities, please call 757-664-6222 (or 757-441-2056 - evenings & weekends) or visit norfolk.gov/parking. Use the map inside the back cover of this Guide to find the parking garage or lot closest to your Downtown destination. Parking locations are noted on the map with a . No matter where you’re headed, Downtown Norfolk has a space for you! 4 5 Norfolk Festevents Ltd (C-3) • Att 757-441-2345 / 120 W. Main Street. Hours: Mon-Fri, 9:00am-5:00pm. festevents.org rac Norfolk NATO Festival (B-4) • 757-282-2801 / 440 Bank Street. TI Hours: Mon-Fri, 9:00am-5:00pm. norfolknatofestival.org AttracTIons & ons Push Comedy Theater (B-3) • & enTerTaInmenT 757-333-7442 / 763 Granby Street. Hours: Fri-Sat, 7:00pm-Midnight.