Hampton Roads/ Food & Drinks
Published on October 15, 2019
Check out the 4 most popular spots in Norfolk's East Ocean View neighborhoodDegollado Mexican Restaurant | Photo: Cris T./Yelp

Visiting East Ocean View, or just looking to better appreciate what it has to offer? Get to know this Norfolk neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a Mexican restaurant to a barbershop.

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in East Ocean View, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.

1. Degollado Mexican Restaurant

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Topping the list is Mexican spot Degollado Mexican Restaurant. Located at 3814 E. Little Creek Road, it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting four stars out of 58 reviews on Yelp. Margaritas, fajitas, enchiladas and burritos are available at this spot.

2. Captain Groovy's Grill & Raw Bar

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Next up is Captain Groovy's Grill & Raw Bar, a spot to score seafood, burgers and desserts, situated at 8101 Shore Drive With four stars out of 464 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite. Onion rings, oysters and tres leche cake are on the menu.

3. My Mama's Kitchen

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Traditional American spot My Mama's Kitchen, which offers barbecue and chicken wings, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 7943 Shore Drive, 4.5 stars out of 357 reviews. Stop by for homemade cornbread, jerk chicken, brisket and more.

4. Lionshead Barbershop

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Lionshead Barbershop, a barber shop, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 45 Yelp reviews. Head over to 3201 E. Ocean View Ave. to see for yourself. The men's barbershop specializes in beard trims, razon shaves and fades.


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