Norfolk, VA

United House of Prayer Kitchen
DESCRIPTION: Soul Food So Good Its Sinful; the aroma will lead you here and the happy palates will make you return; Dad says "Its the best Soul Food in 3 states"; enter from the side of the church to the dining room
CUISINE: Traditional Soul Food
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sat 11a-5p, Sun 8a-5p
ADDRESS: 1206 Church Street  MAP
PARKING: on premises and street
PHONE: 757-640-8454
WEBSITE:

Harry's Barbecue - Jazz on Taz
DESCRIPTION: Virginia-style barbecue beef, pulled pork, pork ribs and other home fixin’s make this a perennial favorite for downtown workers
DAYS & HOURS: CLOSED
ADDRESS: 117 Tazewell Street  MAP

Hummingbird Caribbean Restaurant
DESCRIPTION: A small Caribbean restaurant near Norfolk State University; check out the curry goat, curry shrimp, stewed steak, red snapper
CUISINE: Caribbean and Seafood
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sat 11a-7p, Sun 12a-7p
ADDRESS: 1000 Park Ave  MAP
PARKING: on street
PHONE: 757-623-4032
WEBSITE:

K & W Cafeteria
DESCRIPTION: Southern cuisine; group menu available; groups welcome anytime; meals cost $5 and up
CUISINE: Traditional Soul Food
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
DAYS & HOURS: Daily 11a-8p
ADDRESS: 7525 Tidewater Drive  MAP
PARKING: on premises
PHONE: 757-588-7917
WEBSITE:

Virginia Beach, VA

Mary's Restaurant      
DESCRIPTION: Serving Breakfast and Lunch daily, Mary's features daily lunch specials and other delicious southern specialties; a Denny's alternative
CUISINE: Southern
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
DAYS & HOURS: daily 6a-3p
ADDRESS: 616 Virginia Beach Blvd  MAP
PARKING: on premises
PHONE: 757-428-1355
WEBSITE: http://marys-restaurant.com

Beach Bully Bar-B-Que
DESCRIPTION: Black-friendly and near the beach; the sample and reviews of pit-cooked beef and port bar-b-que range from good to very good
CUISINE: Barbeque
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sun 10-9 daily
ADDRESS: 601 19th Street   MAP
PARKING: on premises
PHONE: 757-422-4222
WEBSITE: http://www.beachbully.com

Croc's Mighty Nice Grill
DESCRIPTION: Caribbean cuisine was voted "Best At The Beach"; the island-themed dining room is also popular with locals and visitors; also features outdoor seating and a smoke-free environment
CUISINE: Caribbean
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Wed 4p-10p, Thu-Sun 4p-2a
ADDRESS: 225 19th Street  MAP
PARKING: on premises
PHONE: 757-428-5444
WEBSITE: http://www.crocs19thstreetbistro.com

Hampton, VA

Phoebus Ultra Lounge Restaurant
DESCRIPTION: As the name implies, this is a hot new ultra lounge and upscale restaurant in the Hampton roads region; dress to impress;  live jazz Thursday thru Saturday nights ; includes WiFi service
CUISINE: Upscale Soul Food

PRICES: entrees under $20
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sat 10a-10p, Sun 4p-2a
ADDRESS: 31 East Mellen Street   MAP
PARKING: on premises and street
PHONE: 757-226-7565
WEBSITE: http://www.phoebusultralounge.com (coming)

D'Boardwalk Cafe
DESCRIPTION: restaurant
DAYS & HOURS: CLOSED
ADDRESS: 4330 Kecoughtan Road 

Chesapeake, VA

Ms. Marians Restaurant
DESCRIPTION: A Southern diner
CUISINE: Soul Food
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
DAYS & HOURS:
ADDRESS: 1437 Sams Drive  MAP
PARKING: on premises
PHONE: 757-547-5556
WEBSITE: