Blue Moon TapHouse

3.5

79 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

16 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 1 time today

Lively
Good for groups
Great for happy hour

Blue Moon TapHouse was born from the creative inspiration of bringing craftsmanship to life. The menu marries the art of cooking with the art of beer in an open kitchen. The Tavern features live music and authentic art by local artists. The TapHouse boasts 22,550 square footage and connects Waterside Drive to the Elizabeth River waterfront in the heart of downtown Norfolk, Virginia. Blue Moon TapHouse at Waterside District features three unique dining and entertainment experiences throughout the venue. The tavern area, with comfortable, booth-style seating, features a custom designed circular bar serving a collection of featured beers on tap, a stage for intimate, live music performances and an outdoor patio. From the tavern room, the venue flows into a dynamic, central area that opens up to a high, vaulted ceiling with a large skylight and a significant, exposed kitchen for one-of-a-kind dining experiences.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–02:00
Phone number
(757) 426-7433
Website
https://watersidedistrict.com/tenant/blue-moon-taphouse/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Waterside District offers an incredible setting for private events of any size or budget. From corporate happy hours for 25 to wedding receptions for 2500 people, Waterside District is the perfect place to host your signature event.

Location
333 Waterside Dr, Norfolk, VA 23510-3202
Area
Norfolk
Parking details
Waterside Garage available
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Large Pretzel
Large warm pretzel served with choice of Beer Mustard or Ancho Cheese Sauce
Tuna Tataki
Seared Ahi tuna, crispy wonton, carrots and cabbage slaw, wasabi crema, ponzu sauce, fresh cilantro
Spicy Buffalo or Garlic Cauliflower "Wings"
Spicy-battered, flash-fried cauliflower florets, choice of spicy garlic sauce or classic Buffalo sauce
Wings
Crispy breaded wings, blue cheese dressing, choice of sauce: bee sting, Texas bbq & classic Buffalo
Boneless Wings
Hand-cut chicken breast, tossed in choice of Buffalo style, BBQ, Bee Sting, Zesty Garlic Parmesan
Pork Belly Nachos
Crispy pork belly, crispy tortilla chips, pickled red onions, Ancho Queso sauce, Pico de Gallo, refried beans, jalapeño, gochujang sauce, green onions, and refried beans
Sweet and Spicy Wings
Crispy fried wings tossed in homemade sweet & spicy sauce, topped with toasted sesame seeds, served with Asian slaw
New Orleans BBQ Shrimp
Sautéed shrimp, New Orleans BBQ pan sauce, garlic toast
Lump Crab Cake Appetizer
Lump crab meat, Old Bay Seasoning and remoulade
Creamy Spinach Artichoke Dip
Cream cheese, mozzarella, cheddar, Parmesan

Salads

Light and Fresh

Wedge Salad
Iceberg lettuce, blue cheese crumbles, crispy bacon, red onions, tomatoes, blue cheese dressing
Seared Tuna Salad
Cajun spiced seared Ahi tuna, red potatoes, cucumbers, green beans, grape tomatoes, Kalamata olives, hardboiled egg, mixed greens, served with red wine vinaigrette
Caesar Salad
Romaine, classic Caesar dressing, garlic croutons, shaved parmesan. Add chicken breast, salmon, tuna or rock shrimp
Seafood Cobb Salad
Spring mix, poached shrimp, steamed crab, tomatoes, cucumbers, hard boiled eggs, smoked bacon, cheddar jack cheese, avocado, your choice of dressing

Handhelds

Burgers, Sandwiches & Tacos

Classic Cheeseburger
Seasoned ground beef, choice of American cheese, cheddar, Swiss, bleu cheese, garlic burger sauce, lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles, brioche bun
Caramelized Onion and Bacon Cheeseburger
Caramelized onion, cheddar, American cheese, crisp applewood-smoked bacon, bacon sauce
Avocado Chicken Sandwich
Zesty jalapeño-avocado marinated grilled chicken breast, tomato, arugula, mayonnaise, bacon
Shrimp Po Boy
Tempura fried shrimp, lettuce, tomato, Cajun spices, special sauce, hoagie roll
Cod Fish Tacos
Crispy Cod, flour tortilla, red cabbage slaw, tomatillo sauce, avocado crema, Cotija cheese, fresh cilantro, chips & salsa
Pork Belly Tacos
Slow cooked pork belly, served with apple and red cabbage slaw, tomatillo salsa, Cotija cheese, fresh cilantro with chips and salsa
Beyond Meat Burger
100% plant-based patty with tomato, special sauce, red onion, garlic pickles and lettuce. Served in a whole grain bun

Entrees

BBQ Shrimp and Grits
Creamy grits with sautéed shrimp, New Orleans BBQ pan sauce, garlic toast
Grilled Ginger Soy Marinated Salmon
Served over rice with spinach, ponzu sauce, mango relish
Beer Battered Fish and Chips
Seasonal cod or haddock, Blue Moon Belgian White beer batter, crispy fries, malt vinegar, aioli, coleslaw
Korean Bowl
Grilled chicken, julienne carrots, red cabbage, charred broccoli, diced cucumbers, romaine lettuce, sesame seeds, green onions, gochujang sauce, citrus soy sauce, steamed rice (sub shrimp or salmon)
Southwest Bowl
Grilled chicken, black beans, pico de gallo, avocado, red cabbage slaw, cilantro, chimichurri ranch, crispy tortilla, cotija cheese, steamed rice (sub shrimp or salmon)
Crab Cake Entree
Two Crab Cakes, Old bay Remoulade, side of fries

Sides

Extras

French Fries
House Salad
Charred Broccoli
Caesar Salad
Cole Slaw
Steamed Rice

What 79 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.5

3.5 based on all time ratings

3.3Food
3.6Service
3.7Ambience
3.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Blue Moon TapHouse offers a vibrant atmosphere with "great food and drinks." Many guests appreciate the "amazing" waterfront views and commend the "great service" and "fantastic" offerings. However, some reviews mention slow service and noise levels. The restaurant is ideal for social gatherings, though experiences may vary depending on staffing.

79 Reviews

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Joel
Richmond1 review
2.0
Dined on 28 February 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Ordered a grilled chicken wrap which contained uncooked bacon strips that had to be removed and thrown away.
Blue Moon TapHouseResponded on 4 March 2025
Hi Joel, We are disappointed to hear about your poor experience with the grilled chicken wrap. This is certainly not our standard, and we hope to make it up to you. I will send you a message with my email address. Please reach out to me directly so we can find out more details about your experience. Thank you and have a great day!
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Washington DC1 review
2.0
Dined on 15 June 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
The brunch menu was very slim, the service was slow and some staff was not caring at all
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Richmond1 review
3.0
Dined on 1 May 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
The food and restaurant were great. It was really loud and they were very understaffed. It took quite a while for the server to come to the table between visits. I recommend but be prepared to sit a while and wait for food and bill.
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OpenTable Diner
Richmond2 reviews
1.0
Dined on 15 February 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Food was absolutely disgusting and overpriced. Bathrooms were filthy and disgusting. Staff likes to hangout and seem underemployed. Tear it down bring something better or hire new management team
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OpenTable Diner
Richmond1 review
5.0
Dined on 28 November 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our visit was great. Initially was set as a birthday visit, turned engagement party when our AMAZING wait staff was the very best. Gage was training a new employee while watching him go through and give other tables the same energy we were given with the sudden proposal. The food was fantastic and was not too overly expensive. Great drinks, food and ambiance, definitely coming back here.
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Sowu
Atlantic City3 reviews
1.0
Dined on 19 November 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Made a reservation and were seated immediately. When we arrived it was fairly empty but quickly started filling. We saw our server once within 30 minutes, aside from watching her stand at the host stand or kitchen window talking. Seemed like one of the other servers was taking majority of the tables. Never got our drink orders (2 mimosa flights and a redbull), only our appetizer. Manager was very helpful and understanding and took care of our appetizer so that we could leave. Not sure if this is typical there or not but there’s plenty of other spots to choose from.
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andrea
Atlanta1 review
5.0
Dined on 4 November 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
LOVE THE PLACE WOULD RECOMMEND TO ANYONE. avocado toast with bacon and mimosa flight was immaculate!
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JacobS
Richmond2 reviews
3.0
Dined on 24 September 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Everything was just Eh!! I do not think I will come back here.
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JasonL
Richmond6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 September 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Crab cake sandwich had too much filler. Crab cake would not stay in between the buns. The wheat buns had a weird smell that took away from the crab cake flavor. Pretzel was great. Fries were great
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Crabcake
Orlando36 reviews
4.0
Dined on 18 September 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Crabcake was great. Bartender couldn't make top shelf Lomg Island and it became a discussion with management, so my husband just had a beer. Was put off by "facility fee" on our bill. Did not receive acceptable explanation for it. Seems like a fee the landlord charges the restaurant and they pass it on to the customer. It was nominal but I would have preferred to know beforehand. The crabcake was delicious.
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FAQs

Blue Moon TapHouse offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (757) 426-7433.

Blue Moon TapHouse is rated 3.5 stars by 79 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

16 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 1 time today

Order delivery or takeout

333 Waterside Dr, Norfolk, VA 23510-3202

Additional information

Area
Norfolk
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–02:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Waterside Garage available
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://watersidedistrict.com/tenant/blue-moon-taphouse/
Phone number
(757) 426-7433
Private party facilities
Waterside District offers an incredible setting for private events of any size or budget. From corporate happy hours for 25 to wedding receptions for 2500 people, Waterside District is the perfect place to host your signature event.

Blue Moon TapHouse

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Starters

Large Pretzel

Tuna Tataki

Spicy Buffalo or Garlic Cauliflower "Wings"

Wings

Boneless Wings

Pork Belly Nachos

Sweet and Spicy Wings

New Orleans BBQ Shrimp

Lump Crab Cake Appetizer

Creamy Spinach Artichoke Dip

Salads

Wedge Salad

Seared Tuna Salad

Caesar Salad

Seafood Cobb Salad

Handhelds

Classic Cheeseburger

Caramelized Onion and Bacon Cheeseburger

Avocado Chicken Sandwich

Shrimp Po Boy

Cod Fish Tacos

Pork Belly Tacos

Beyond Meat Burger

Entrees

BBQ Shrimp and Grits

Grilled Ginger Soy Marinated Salmon

Beer Battered Fish and Chips

Korean Bowl

Southwest Bowl

Crab Cake Entree

Sides

French Fries

House Salad

Charred Broccoli

Caesar Salad

Cole Slaw

Steamed Rice

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Blue Moon TapHouse offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Blue Moon TapHouse restaurant rated?

Is Blue Moon TapHouse currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information