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    Waterside District

    4.3 (348 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Maria C.

    I love the atmosphere! My husband and I travel here few times out the month love the vibe here. Sometimes it's just us or we're here with friends it's always something going on such a lively event space rather you're upstairs or downstairs or even outside we have been here when different events take place as far as the war of the Wings, a taco festival and most recently the World Cup final. Definitely a packed house standing room only. But we was able to get a spot in a corner where we could see the TVs. TVs are all around as well as a large projector screen. Technically there's no bad spot if you're there to look at any type of sporting event or anything on the television's there. We did not have any food there but I did see that they were selling like burgers and fries and some other things. We did get our drinks from upstairs at the harbor Club. Our favorite bartender Sonya was there on post as usual. There was a cornhole tournament in progress so this space was closed for this private event. But Sonya has a super super fun personality... hospitality is always a 10 out of 10 definitely unmatched. Parking... we were able to park in the garage directly across the street from Waterside... it was storming out therefore parking in that garage we were able to use the catwalk to head over to Waterside so we didn't get any drop of rain on us. It's free to enter unless they have events that are taking place. But usually it's free. Check before you go if that's a concern but nevertheless it's always a fun time here. We enjoy it throughly. Have fun and enjoy life.:)

    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

    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.

    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.

    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!

    Southwest bowl

    So good! Decided to walk down here from my hotel and so glad I did! The food was delicious and the service was fantastic! The open doors are perfect on a summer day

    Hysonia making our experience one of a kind!!!!

    Me and my family were in attendance for the "Norfolk Waterside Street Food Festival" We were blessed to have "Hysonia" as our outside bartender. Her charismatic personality and passion made our experience special!!! Thank you!!!!!

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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.

    Norfolk VA

    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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    11 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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    11 months ago

    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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    10 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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    10 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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    11 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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    6 months ago

    had ryan as my server, awesome guy, awesome place 10/10. great place to hang out with the fellas and have some reasonable priced beers

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    10 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

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

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    2 years 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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    Ashleigh O.

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

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    10 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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    1 year ago

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

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    1 year ago

    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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    11 months ago

    Blue Moon Tap house food was delicious and our server Megan was very attentive. great service will come back again!

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    1 year ago

    good food, great recommendation from our server Megan who was prompt and attentive. Will be back.

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    Blue moon Taphouse. Great food and service from Vernae. She crab soup was good as well as wings and tacos.

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    11 months ago

    Delisha and Sam were amazing!!! they made me an amazing Hugo spritz upon request:)) def will be back:)))

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    11 months ago

    Delisha & Sam keep the drinks filled, making sure every glass stays happily topped off.

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    1 year ago

    We have had Megan as a server and she was very professional. She had a great personality and really loves her job.

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    Amber, thank you for your review! We hope to see you again soon!

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    1 year ago

    Megan our server was great! She stayed on top of things and was very personable. Hope to have her as my server next time I'm in new town.

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    1 year ago

    Great spot on the water. The Blue Moon Taphouse was a family favorite on our trip. Megan did a fantastic job!

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    Megan was an amazing server! tuna bites and boneless wings were so good, drink specials are great too!

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