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Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in Coastal Virginia Magazine. Updated August 2026.
Mermaid Winery & Restaurant · Norfolk
Coastal Virginia Magazine's 5 to Try wine-bars feature named Mermaid Winery, which pours from a list the magazine put at around 800 international wines. The Granby Street original in downtown Norfolk works as both an urban winery and a proper wine bar, with a second Virginia Beach room under the same ownership. Come for a flight and a cheese board off the deep by-the-glass list.
Tinto Wine & Cheese, etc · Chesapeake
Tinto Wine & Cheese made Coastal Virginia Magazine's 5 to Try wine-bars list for its Portuguese-leaning pours. With its Newport News room closed, this entry is the Chesapeake location. Expect a focused Iberian wine selection paired with cheese and charcuterie. Order a Portuguese red by the glass and a board to match. A specific, less-obvious angle on the metro's wine-bar scene.
Yiannis Wine & Food · Virginia Beach
Coastal Virginia Magazine's 5 to Try feature highlighted Yiannis Wine & Food for its rare labels and a she-crab soup that ties the wine program to Virginia Beach seafood. The Great Neck Road room reopened after a renovation in early 2026. Come for a glass of something uncommon and a bowl of the she-crab soup. A dressed-up Beach option for wine drinkers.