Guidebook for Relax'n Willoughby
Food Scene
Seafood is good but view is even better. Service may be slow, so be prepared to take your time. Seasonal, closes for Winter.
49 residents recomanen
Ocean View Fishing Pier Restaurant
400 West Ocean View AvenueSeafood is good but view is even better. Service may be slow, so be prepared to take your time. Seasonal, closes for Winter.
Quiet and cozy with excellent Italian menu
new location, renovated interior of old Fire Station off Little Creek Rd. Worth the short drive for Italian experience.
21 residents recomanen
Razzo
1650 West Little Creek Road Quiet and cozy with excellent Italian menu
new location, renovated interior of old Fire Station off Little Creek Rd. Worth the short drive for Italian experience.
Franco's By the Bay
169 W Ocean View AveGreat Italian food with friendly staff. Family owned.
Waterside District
333 Waterside DrSmall local bar within walking distance. Fried shrimp and adult beverages. Good for lunch or happy hour. Don't expect fine dining here.
20 residents recomanen
Willoughby By The Bay
1534 W Ocean View AveSmall local bar within walking distance. Fried shrimp and adult beverages. Good for lunch or happy hour. Don't expect fine dining here.
Authentic Mexican - the real deal, with a bakery on site and mini mart mexican style.
77 residents recomanen
Jessy's Taqueria
3201 E Ocean View AveAuthentic Mexican - the real deal, with a bakery on site and mini mart mexican style.
Wonderful coffeehouse and freshly crafted cocktails. Locally owned
6 residents recomanen
Mudita Cafe & Coffeehouse
9647 1st View StreetWonderful coffeehouse and freshly crafted cocktails. Locally owned
all types of coffee, fresh pastries, sandwiches and scoop Hershey ice cream. If you are touring Fort Monroe and need some refreshment break, here's the place
12 residents recomanen
Firehouse Coffee 1881
1 Ruckman Rdall types of coffee, fresh pastries, sandwiches and scoop Hershey ice cream. If you are touring Fort Monroe and need some refreshment break, here's the place
Karla's Beach House
3248 E Ocean View Avelocally owned, breakfast and lunch.
Great breakfast diner style restaurant. Friendly staff, beachy decor
35 residents recomanen
Sandfiddler Cafe
9561 Shore DrGreat breakfast diner style restaurant. Friendly staff, beachy decor
tapas style, chef owned, large variety of tastes from various parts of the world. Serving cocktails and local brews as well. Small, with some outdoor dining or take-out available. Highly recommended for quick bite *check daily for hours of operation, as they are under renovation.
32 residents recomanen
A World of Good
905 E Ocean View Avetapas style, chef owned, large variety of tastes from various parts of the world. Serving cocktails and local brews as well. Small, with some outdoor dining or take-out available. Highly recommended for quick bite *check daily for hours of operation, as they are under renovation.
Intimate casual dining while overlooking Willoughby Bay Marina.
20 residents recomanen
Willoughby By The Bay
1534 W Ocean View AveIntimate casual dining while overlooking Willoughby Bay Marina.
Sightseeing
Fort Monroe
Historic Navy Base, must see.
Sunset Cruise - seasonal (Waterside district / Norfolk downtown)
16 residents recomanen
American Rover Sailing Cruises
333 Waterside DrSunset Cruise - seasonal (Waterside district / Norfolk downtown)
Arts & Culture
Chrysler Museum of Art
1 Memorial PlFantastic glass collection, and free to the public.
Rated #1 library in Virginia 2018. Historic building restored to classic glory with modern features in the inside. Worth a visit.
12 residents recomanen
Slover Library
235 E Plume StRated #1 library in Virginia 2018. Historic building restored to classic glory with modern features in the inside. Worth a visit.
Parks & Nature
Willoughby Spit
Walking the beach calms the soul.
Beautiful gardens with extensive walking trails, butterfly garden, children's play & learning areas, even a splash playground. Evening tour on the water (not available in the winter). Cafe on site.
185 residents recomanen
Jardí Botànic de Norfolk
6700 Azalea Garden RdBeautiful gardens with extensive walking trails, butterfly garden, children's play & learning areas, even a splash playground. Evening tour on the water (not available in the winter). Cafe on site.
Drinks & Nightlife
If you want to sit on the porch and enjoy a cold one, here you go. Inside seating as well, in this 2 story brewhouse, renovated bank building. BBQ is amazing, served on weekends
51 residents recomanen
The Bold Mariner Brewing Co
1901 East Ocean View AvenueIf you want to sit on the porch and enjoy a cold one, here you go. Inside seating as well, in this 2 story brewhouse, renovated bank building. BBQ is amazing, served on weekends