For affordable restaurant food in Hampton Roads (I live in Portsmouth and work in the Ghent neighborhood of Norfolk, so most of my faves are in those areas).

Barbecue, North Carolina-style pulled pork :: Dog-N-Burger Grille, 2001 Manteo Street, Norfolk

Barbecued Pork Ribs :: Roger Brown’s, 316 High Street, Portsmouth

Ceviche :: Imperio Inca, 723 W. 21st Street, Norfolk

Chicken Parmigiana :: Zio’s, 1517 Colley Avenue, Norfolk
Oh nooooooooooo! Zio’s is closed! I’ll have to find a new favorite Italian place. Yes, I love La Galleria, but it’s kind of expensive.

Fajitas :: San Antonio Sam’s, 1501 Colley Avenue, Norfolk

Fish ‘n Chips :: Roger Brown’s, 316 High Street, Portsmouth

Margaritas :: Tortilla West, 508 Orapax Ave., Norfolk

Outdoor Dining 1 :: The Deck, 10 Crawford Parkway, Portsmouth, VA

Outdoor Dining 2 :: The Flagship, 103 Constitution Avenue, Portsmouth, VA

Outdoor Dining 3 :: Bubba’s Crab House & Seafood Restaurant, 3323 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach, VA

Pizza :: Cogan’s, 1901 Colonial Avenue, Norfolk

Sushi :: Domo Sushi, 273 Granby Street, Norfolk

Tapas :: Bardo, 430 W. 21st Street, Norfolk

Tom Yum (Thai hot and sour soup) and Pad Thai :: Rama Garden Thai Restaurant, 441 Granby Street, Norfolk