Hampton Roads/ Food & Drinks
Published on November 15, 2019
Norfolk's top 3 diners, rankedThe Ten Top | Photo: J David H./Yelp

Looking to try the top diners around?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top diners in Norfolk, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to achieve your dreams.

Norfolk-area consumer spending at restaurants tends to climb the most in December and November, according to data on local business transactions from Womply, a provider of reputation management and business health for small businesses. The average amount spent per customer transaction at Norfolk-area restaurants last year rose by 4% in November over the month before, just shy of the top monthly increase of 6% in December.

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1. The Ten Top

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First on the list is The Ten Top. Located at 748 Shirley Ave., the diner and traditional American spot is the highest-rated diner in Norfolk, boasting 4.5 stars out of 401 reviews on Yelp. Look for the tuna cheddar melt, avocado cheddar melt and more on the menu. 

2. Peck & Pour

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Next up is Peck & Pour, situated at 1310 Colley Ave. With four stars out of 188 reviews on Yelp, the diner and beer garden, which offers chicken wings and more, has proven to be a local favorite. Sweet tooth? Try the pancake maple chicken and fried Oreos at this spot.

3. Little Dog Diner

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The Little Dog Diner, located at 1917 Colley Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the diner and breakfast/brunch and traditional American spot four stars out of 178 reviews. This spot re-opened in 2015 as the evolution of a 70-year-old diner. 


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