2018–2019 marvelous &magnificent GUIDE DOWNTOWN + 3500 Granby St., Norfolk, Virginia 23504 • 757.441.2374 Open daily 10 am to 5 pm • Just 2 miles from Downtown Norfolk VIRGINIAZOO.ORG DOWNTOWNNORFOLK.ORG A Message To from the President Virginia Zoo Each year when we compile the content for our Guide to Downtown, I am both proud and amazed by what Downtown Norfolk has to offer, and it only continues to get better. We’ve long been recognized as the cultural center of the region for our CHKD Sentara Norfolk unparalleled dining, shopping and entertainment scene, stunning General Hospital waterfront, arts district and exciting events. We continue to Eastern Virginia build on that momentum with additions like Selden Market, the Medical School expansion of the Elizabeth River Trail and the launch of the Pace bike share program. We produce the guide to compile all the fun in one place so you can easily plan your visit. The Downtown Norfolk Council (DNC) is comprised of close to 400 business and individual members that are essential to the success of our Downtown. All DNC members receive a complimentary listing in this guide. The DNC distributes 20,000 Guides to Downtown Norfolk throughout the region as a way to promote our members and vibrant Downtown to both visitors and the community. Whatever the reason or the season, we are happy you chose Downtown Norfolk and look forward to you discovering for Fort yourself why it’s such a special place to be. Norfolk Sincerely, Mary B. Miller, Elizabeth River Ferry Schedule President and CEO, Downtown Norfolk Council Memorial Day to Labor Day Amtrak 30 MINUTE SCHEDULE ADDITIONAL PEAK HOUR SERVICE Station (15 minute intervals) & Bus Stop Monday through Thursday Additional peak-hour service is not available. High Street – 5:30am – 11:30pm Times are span/duration of service. North Landing – 5:35am – 11:35pm Waterside – 5:45am – 11:45pm Friday Friday High Street – 5:30am – 11:30pm High Street – 4:00pm – 10:00pm North Landing – 5:35am – 11:35pm North Landing – 4:05pm – 10:05pm Waterside – 5:45am – 11:45pm Waterside – 4:15pm – 10:15pm Saturday Saturday High Street – 10:00am – 11:30pm High Street – 2:00pm – 8:00pm North Landing – 10:05am – 11:35pm North Landing – 2:05pm – 8:05pm Waterside – 10:15am – 11:45pm Waterside – 2:15pm – 8:15pm Sunday Sunday High Street – 10:00am – 11:30pm High Street – 12:00pm – 6:00pm North Landing – 10:05am – 11:35pm North Landing – 12:05pm – 6:05pm Waterside – 10:15am – 11:45pm Waterside – 12:15pm – 6:15pm Labor Day to Memorial Day – 30 MINUTE SCHEDULE Monday through Thursday Friday High Street – 5:30am – 9:30pm High Street – 5:30am – 11:30pm North Landing – 5:35am – 9:35pm North Landing – 5:35am – 11:35pm Waterside – 5:45am – 9:45pm Waterside – 5:45am – 11:45pm Saturday Sunday High Street – 10:00am – 11:30pm High Street – 10:00am – 9:30pm North Landing – 10:05am – 11:35pm North Landing – 10:05am – 9:35pm Waterside – 10:15am – 11:45pm Waterside – 10:15am – 9:45pm WELCOME TABLE OF CONTENTS General Information . 3 Attractions & Entertainment . 6 Shopping . 30 Dining . .. 37 Lodging . 48 Places of Worship . 49 Services . 50 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 2018 Mak your visi unforgettabl! 1 Downtown Norfolk prides itself on being GENERAL INFORMATION GENERAL INFORMATION Friendly, Safe & Spotless! Downtown Norfolk brings together the unique experiences of FRIENDLY shopping, dining, culture, business, exciting attractions and Our Downtown Norfolk Public Service Ambassadors are on the peaceful places. Use our Guide to plan an afternoon, a weekend, streets Monday - Saturday to help you enjoy your Downtown a business lunch, a shopping adventure or a special evening. experience. Whether you need help with information, directions Downtown is a unique and special place, and we invite you to or a restaurant recommendation-they’re easy to spot in their come back to experience it again and again. bright neon shirts...topped with a friendly smile of course! SAFE YOU’VE GOT QUESTIONS? Street safety is one of our specialties. If you’d like a complimentary WE’VE GOT ANSWERS. safety escort to your Downtown destination or vehicle, contact We know how it is to be a visitor in a the Downtown Norfolk Public Service Ambassador Escort Service new place. That’s why we have several by calling 757-328-2749. ways for you to get information. When you’re on the streets and need SPOTLESS assistance, look for our friendly Public Our Downtown Norfolk Clean Team Service Ambassadors, specially trained to answer your questions. Ambassadors clean Downtown’s Visit our mobile-friendly website, DowntownNorfolk.org, which sidewalks with their shiny Litter includes a robust event calendar, local business and restaurant Getters seven days a week, making listings, special events, and an extensive map of Downtown. our sidewalks sparkle just for you! They “do the dirty work” to ensure LISTING KEY that your Downtown experience is The following is a sample of the listings pleasurable. you’ll find throughout this Guide: Name of Business (Map Grid Location) A map of Downtown can be found inside the back cover. • = Downtown Norfolk Council Member = Locations that provide FREE wifi = Delivery = Catering Phone Number / Address Hours of Operation / Website It’s Easy To Get Around Downtown LAND TRANSPORTATION F.R.E.D. (Free Ride Every Day) – Next time you need a lift Downtown, just give F.R.E.D. a call, 757-478-7233. F.R.E.D. is a FREE battery-operated, state-of-the-art people mover. You can’t miss F.R.E.D. driving through the streets of Downtown. In fact, think of him as just another Downtown Public Service Ambassador. Area served: Trips must originate and end in the Downtown Improvement District. Hours: Mon-Thu, 11:00am-9:00pm; Fri, 11:00am-10:00pm; Sat, 2:00pm-10:00pm. Visit DowntownNorfolk.org for more information. Due to DMV regulations, passengers on F.R.E.D. must be over 8 years of age. HRT (Hampton Roads Transit) – Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) is the region’s public transportation system. HRT bus service connects the cities of Norfolk, Portsmouth, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Hampton and Newport News. Daily light rail service extends from the Eastern Virginia Medical Center through Downtown and east to Newtown Road at the Virginia 2 3 Beach border. Many local bus routes connect at the Downtown WATER TRANSPORTATION GENERAL INFORMATION Norfolk Transit Center at 434 St. Paul’s Blvd. This center serves 14 routes and has amenities that include a customer service counter, Elizabeth River Ferry public restrooms, bike racks and ticket sales. It is within walking HRT’s Elizabeth River Ferry is a system distance of the Monticello and Civic Plaza light rail stations. In late of three 150-passenger paddle-wheel 2018, the Greyhound Bus Station will be housed at the Downtown ferry boats. The Ferry travels from Norfolk Transit Center. The city also has daily ferry service across the Downtown’s Waterside Marina to two Elizabeth River connecting Olde Towne in Portsmouth and Downtown locations in Olde Towne Portsmouth. Norfolk. The MAX, or Metro Area Express, a regional express service The Ferry is wheelchair accessible and connecting all of Hampton Roads also serves Downtown with allows passengers to walk on with their bicycles. For route connections to the Oceanfront and the Peninsula. For route schedules schedules and general information, call 757-222-6100 or visit and general information about all transit services, call 757-222-6100 gohrt.com. Dial 711 for TTY. or visit gohrt.com. Dial 711 for TTY. The Tide – Virginia’s first light rail Elizabeth River Ferry Schedule system connects Eastern Virginia Medical Memorial Day to Labor Day 30 MINUTE SCHEDULE ADDITIONAL PEAK HOUR SERVICE Center at the west end with Newtown (15 minute intervals) Road on the east. Five stops are located Monday through Thursday Additional peak-hour service is not available in Downtown providing easy access to High Street – 5:30am – 11:30pm Times are span/duration of service. North Landing – 5:35am – 11:35pm businesses, dining, shopping and entertainment. They include: EVMC/ Waterside – 5:45am – 11:45pm Fort Norfolk, York Street/Freemason, Monticello, MacArthur Square Friday Friday and Civic Plaza. For fare information, visit gohrt.com. High Street – 5:30am – 11:30pm High Street – 4:00pm – 10:00pm North Landing – 5:35am – 11:35pm North Landing – 4:05pm – 10:05pm THE TIDE HOURS OF OPERATION Waterside – 5:45am – 11:45pm Waterside – 4:15pm – 10:15pm 6:00am – 11:00pm (Monday-Thursday) 6:00am – 12:00am (Friday-Saturday) 11:00am – 9:00pm (Sunday) 9:00am – 9:00pm (Holiday) Saturday Saturday HIgh Street – 10:00am – 11:30pm High Street – 2:00pm – 8:00pm North Landing – 10:05am – 11:35pm North Landing – 2:05pm – 8:05pm Amtrak Virginia – Amtrak® train service takes the stress out Waterside – 10:15am – 11:45pm Waterside – 2:15pm – 8:15pm of traveling in or out of Norfolk, with traffic-free rides to cities like Sunday Sunday Richmond, DC, New York, Boston and more, seven days a week! High Street – 10:00am – 11:30pm High Street – 12:00pm – 6:00pm North Landing – 10:05am – 11:35pm North Landing – 12:05pm – 6:05pm To book your tickets today visit AmtrakVA.com or call Waterside – 10:15am – 11:45pm Waterside – 12:15pm – 6:15pm 1-800-USA-RAIL (872-7245). Labor Day to Memorial Day – 30 MINUTE SCHEDULE Pace Bike Share – Norfolk rides to the Monday through Thursday Friday High Street – 5:30am – 9:30pm High Street – 5:30am – 11:30pm front of the pack as the first city in Virginia North Landing – 5:35am – 9:35pm North Landing – 5:35am – 11:35pm and the fourth city in the country to offer Waterside – 5:45am – 9:45pm Waterside – 5:45am – 11:45pm Pace Bike Share.