Southside

Portsmouth

Founded in 1752, the town of Portsmouth sits proudly along the banks of the Elizabeth River, which has been a lifeline for commerce and trade since its inception. This city is home to the integral Naval Shipyard, with 800 waterfront acres dedicated solely to maintaining our U.S. Navy's massive fleet. This historic community is also known for its diverse attractions, shops, and restaurants. With several charming historic districts and vibrant visual & musical arts scene, this area is filled with unique character and a constantly evolving economy.

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  • Region: Southside

Utilities

  • Electric: Dominion Utilities
    1-866-366-4357
  • Gas: Columbia Gas
    1-800-543-8911
  • Trash Collection: Portsmouth Trash & Recycling
    (757) 393-8663
  • Water/Sewer: Portsmouth Water
    (757) 393-8524
  • Water/Sewer: HRSD (Sewage)
    (757) 460-2491
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Sorted by rating · 13 restaurants

Still Worldly Eclectic Tapas
4.6
Still Worldly Eclectic Tapas
(1.0k reviews)
$$ Open

450 Court St, Portsmouth, VA 23704, USA

Today: 5:00 – 9:00 PM

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The Pizza Box
4.6
The Pizza Box
(505 reviews)
$$ Closed

2616 Detroit St, Portsmouth, VA 23707, USA

Today: Closed

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Vietnam 81
4.6
Vietnam 81
(285 reviews)
$ Closed

4411 George Washington Hwy, Portsmouth, VA 23702,…

Today: Closed

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Gosport Tavern
4.4
Gosport Tavern
(930 reviews)
$$

702 High St, Portsmouth, VA 23704, USA

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Guads Mexican
4.4
Guads Mexican
(1.4k reviews)
$ Open

612 Court St, Portsmouth, VA 23704, USA

Today: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM

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Lobscouser Restaurant
4.4
Lobscouser Restaurant
(676 reviews)
$$ Closed

337 High St, Portsmouth, VA 23704, USA

Today: Closed

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District
4.3
District
(1.4k reviews)
$ Open

611 Airline Blvd, Portsmouth, VA 23707, USA

Today: 12:00 – 7:00 PM

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Fish & Slips Marina Raw Bar & Grill
4.3
Fish & Slips Marina Raw Bar & Grill
(2.0k reviews)
$$ Open

10 Crawford Pkwy, Portsmouth, VA 23704, USA

Today: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

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Five Boroughs Restaurant
4.3
Five Boroughs Restaurant
(1.1k reviews)
$ Open

814 High St, Portsmouth, VA 23704, USA

Today: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM

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Yoolks On Us
4.3
Yoolks On Us
(1.5k reviews)
$$ Open

515 Washington St, Portsmouth, VA 23704, USA

Today: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM

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Olde Towne Public House
4.2
Olde Towne Public House
(849 reviews)
$$ Open

467 Court St, Portsmouth, VA 23704, USA

Today: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM

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Longboards Olde Towne
4.1
Longboards Olde Towne
(696 reviews)
$$ Open

440 High St, Portsmouth, VA 23704, USA

Today: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM

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Thyme on the River
3.7
Thyme on the River
(371 reviews)
$$ Open

1 High St, Portsmouth, VA 23704, USA

Today: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

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Sorted by rating · 11 cafes & breweries

Harbor Trail Brewing Co.
4.8
Harbor Trail Brewing Co.
(66 reviews)
Open

5900 Churchland Blvd, Portsmouth, VA 23703, USA

Today: 1:00 – 7:00 PM

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Post Secondary Brewing Co.
4.8
Post Secondary Brewing Co.
(43 reviews)
Open

739A High St, Portsmouth, VA 23704, USA

Today: 1:00 – 7:00 PM

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The Book Club LLC
4.8
The Book Club LLC
(64 reviews)
$ Closed

620 High St, Portsmouth, VA 23704, USA

Today: Closed

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Gardner Willz Cafe
4.7
Gardner Willz Cafe
(278 reviews)
$$

5811 W Norfolk Rd, Portsmouth, VA 23703, USA

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The Coffee Shoppe
4.7
The Coffee Shoppe
(725 reviews)
$ Open

300 High St, Portsmouth, VA 23704, USA

Today: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM

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Cure
4.6
Cure
(168 reviews)
$ Open

725 High St, Portsmouth, VA 23704, USA

Today: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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MoMac Brewing Co.
4.6
MoMac Brewing Co.
(348 reviews)
Open

3228 Academy Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23703, USA

Today: 12:00 – 7:00 PM

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JoJack's Espresso Bar & Cafe
4.5
JoJack's Espresso Bar & Cafe
(666 reviews)
$$ Open

5700 Churchland Blvd, Portsmouth, VA 23703, USA

Today: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM

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The Bier Garden
4.5
The Bier Garden
(2.8k reviews)
$$ Open

438 High St, Portsmouth, VA 23704, USA

Today: 12:00 – 9:00 PM

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Tidewater Coffee Inc.
4.3
Tidewater Coffee Inc.
(27 reviews)
Closed

2215 High St, Portsmouth, VA 23704, USA

Today: Closed

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Benchtop Brewing Co.

10 attractions to explore

Children's Museum
Portsmouth Pavilion
Commodore Theatre
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum
Olde Towne Historic District
Elizabeth River Ferry
Olde Towne Farmers Market
Virginia Sports Hall of Fame and Museum
Lightship Museum
Historic St. Paul's Church

9 annual events & festivals

The Path of History Tour in Olde Towne Portsmouth
River Days Festival
Portsmouth Invitational Tournament
Portsmouth Beer Stroll
Christmas in the Park
Portsmouth Seafood Festival
Portsmouth Music Festival
Portsmouth Memorial Day Parade
Portsmouth Seawall Art Show

Still Worldly Eclectic Tapas
4.6
Open
Still Worldly Eclectic Tapas
(1.0k) $$

450 Court St, Portsmouth, VA 23704, USA

5:00 – 9:00 PM

Website Call
The Pizza Box
4.6
Closed
The Pizza Box
(505) $$

2616 Detroit St, Portsmouth, VA 23707, USA

Closed

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Vietnam 81
4.6
Closed
Vietnam 81
(285) $

4411 George Washington Hwy, Portsmouth, VA 2…

Closed

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Gosport Tavern
4.4
Gosport Tavern
(930) $$

702 High St, Portsmouth, VA 23704, USA

Website Call
Guads Mexican
4.4
Open
Guads Mexican
(1.4k) $

612 Court St, Portsmouth, VA 23704, USA

11:00 AM – 9:30 PM

Website Call
Lobscouser Restaurant
4.4
Closed
Lobscouser Restaurant
(676) $$

337 High St, Portsmouth, VA 23704, USA

Closed

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District
4.3
Open
District
(1.4k) $

611 Airline Blvd, Portsmouth, VA 23707, USA

12:00 – 7:00 PM

Website Call
Fish & Slips Marina Raw Bar & Grill
4.3
Open
Fish & Slips Marina Raw Bar & Grill
(2.0k) $$

10 Crawford Pkwy, Portsmouth, VA 23704, USA

11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Website Call
Five Boroughs Restaurant
4.3
Open
Five Boroughs Restaurant
(1.1k) $

814 High St, Portsmouth, VA 23704, USA

11:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Website Call
Yoolks On Us
4.3
Open
Yoolks On Us
(1.5k) $$

515 Washington St, Portsmouth, VA 23704, USA

7:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Website Call
Olde Towne Public House
4.2
Open
Olde Towne Public House
(849) $$

467 Court St, Portsmouth, VA 23704, USA

11:00 AM – 2:00 AM

Website Call
Longboards Olde Towne
4.1
Open
Longboards Olde Towne
(696) $$

440 High St, Portsmouth, VA 23704, USA

11:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Website Call
Thyme on the River
3.7
Open
Thyme on the River
(371) $$

1 High St, Portsmouth, VA 23704, USA

11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Website Call

Harbor Trail Brewing Co.
4.8
Open
Harbor Trail Brewing Co.
(66)

5900 Churchland Blvd, Portsmouth, VA 23703, …

Website Call
Post Secondary Brewing Co.
4.8
Open
Post Secondary Brewing Co.
(43)

739A High St, Portsmouth, VA 23704, USA

Website Call
The Book Club LLC
4.8
Closed
The Book Club LLC
(64) $

620 High St, Portsmouth, VA 23704, USA

Call
Gardner Willz Cafe
4.7
Gardner Willz Cafe
(278) $$

5811 W Norfolk Rd, Portsmouth, VA 23703, USA

Website Call
The Coffee Shoppe
4.7
Open
The Coffee Shoppe
(725) $

300 High St, Portsmouth, VA 23704, USA

Website Call
Cure
4.6
Open
Cure
(168) $

725 High St, Portsmouth, VA 23704, USA

Website Call
MoMac Brewing Co.
4.6
Open
MoMac Brewing Co.
(348)

3228 Academy Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23703, USA

Website Call
JoJack's Espresso Bar & Cafe
4.5
Open
JoJack's Espresso Bar & Cafe
(666) $$

5700 Churchland Blvd, Portsmouth, VA 23703, …

Website Call
The Bier Garden
4.5
Open
The Bier Garden
(2.8k) $$

438 High St, Portsmouth, VA 23704, USA

Website Call
Tidewater Coffee Inc.
4.3
Closed
Tidewater Coffee Inc.
(27)

2215 High St, Portsmouth, VA 23704, USA

Website Call
Benchtop Brewing Co.

Children's Museum
Portsmouth Pavilion
Commodore Theatre
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum
Olde Towne Historic District
Elizabeth River Ferry
Olde Towne Farmers Market
Virginia Sports Hall of Fame and Museum
Lightship Museum
Historic St. Paul's Church

The Path of History Tour in Olde Towne Portsmouth
River Days Festival
Portsmouth Invitational Tournament
Portsmouth Beer Stroll
Christmas in the Park
Portsmouth Seafood Festival
Portsmouth Music Festival
Portsmouth Memorial Day Parade
Portsmouth Seawall Art Show

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