Top Five Restaurants in Downtown Norfolk, Virginia, Part II - Casual Eats

In Part One of our series on top restaurants infor lunch and dinner.
Downtown Norfolk, Virginia, we looked at a number ofMo & O'Malley's Irish Pub - 131 Granby Street -
fine dining establishments that offer a variety ofIrish: Anything you might expect to see in an Irish bar is
tempting plates for foodies. Here, we focus a bit onright here in Norfolk - a wide selection of beers,
more casual eateries, great places for lunch and atraditional pub fare like Irish stew and shepherd's pie,
quick snack. The food is great, as is the atmosphere,and a game on the telly. Mo & O'Malley's gets
and it won't hurt your wallet to try them out.rather popular every March, of course, but it's fairly
Next time you have an hour or so to spare for a nice,busy through the rest of the year as well, serving up
quick meal in Norfolk, why not try one of these popularpints and late night snacks at a reasonable price.
spots.Cafe Nordstrom - 300 Monticello - American: Located
D'Egg Diner - 206 East Main Street - American: Forin MacArthur Center on the top floor of Nordstrom's,
regulars, D'Egg is simply D'lightful! This little diner nearthis cafe is always buzzing with shoppers and just
Town Point Park in the Selden Arcade offersplain hungry folks. If you're with a party that can't
breakfast and lunch until 3PM daily, with an extensivedecide on one cuisine, this is the place to go because
menu of comfort food like meatloaf and regionalCafe Nordstrom has a bit of everything. Choose from
favorite Eggs Norfolk - a twist on Eggs Benedict thathuge paninis, exotic pasta dishes, salads created
features Smithfield ham and crabmeat.before your eyes, and delicious she-crab soup.
Granby Street Pizza - 235 Granby Street - ItalianFreemason Abbey - 209 W. Freemason Street -
Pizza: Sometimes, you just need a slice or two to getAmerican/Seafood: So named for its location in a
you through the day, and at Granby Street Pizza they'llrenovated church, Freemason Abbey is one of the
serve up a wedge of piping hot cheesy goodness withmore known lunch spots in downtown. Diners can
your favorite toppings. Choose from the traditionalenjoy signature she crab soup or quiches or a variety
meats (pepperoni, sausage), spicy peppers, and evenof seafood and pasta combinations, and vegetarians
more exotic offerings like feta and eggplant. If youhave an extensive menu as well. Freemason Abbey
want something more substantial, this pizzeria offers aalso offers daily specials, like lobster on Wednesdays,
menu of calzones, sub sandwiches, and Italian dishesthat easily turns first-timers into regulars.
like lasagna and their much-praised eggplant rollatini -For a seafood fix, traditional Italian or a late night/early
slices of fried eggplant rolled around ricotta cheesemorning pancake treat, you'll find what you want in
and topped with thick marinara and mozzarella. OpenDowntown Norfolk.