

Alkaline
Ghent, Norfolk
Restaurant in Norfolk, United States
The Read
Dress
Casual
Why go
Alkaline is a practical Norfolk pick for a relaxed dinner or casual celebration when easy booking and a Wednesday-to-Sunday schedule matter. Go earlier for conversation, check current menu pricing before using it for a larger group because no verified price range is listed.
About Alkaline
Alkaline is a Norfolk venue with a casual dress code and operating hours from Wednesday through Sunday. It is closed Monday and Tuesday, then open 11 AM–9 PM Wednesday through Sunday. That makes it usable for daytime or evening plans later in the week, but not for the start of the week.
Use it for a relaxed Norfolk night, not a high-ceremony meal
With only a casual dress code, Alkaline is best framed as a low-formality Norfolk option rather than a venue with a confirmed fine-dining structure, price point, or special-occasion format. If you are comparing options, Press 626 Wine Bar and A W Shucks Raw Bar & Grill are other venues to consider.
Because booking details are not available, do not assume walk-in availability or reservation requirements. For a wider plan, Benchtop Brewing Company is another venue that may be worth comparing, while Alkaline remains the focus if its current hours and casual setup fit your plans.
Plan around timing and group size
Reservations: check directly before going. Dress: casual. Budget: check current pricing before committing to a group plan. Timing: Alkaline is open Wednesday through Sunday from 11 AM to 9 PM and closed Monday and Tuesday.
For broader planning, use our full Norfolk restaurants guide alongside our full Norfolk bars guide. If the night may turn into a stayover or a wider itinerary, our full Norfolk hotels guide, our full Norfolk wineries guide, our full Norfolk experiences guide are better planning tools than trying to force one venue to do the whole job.
Planning details
- Location
- 820 Shirley Ave
- Website
- alkalineramen.com
- Phone
- 757-995-4834
Venue details
Ambiance
Casual, modern Asian street-food setting with a lively, energetic atmosphere; guests highlight a relaxed neighborhood vibe focused on ramen, dumplings, wings, cocktails, beer, and sake.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Oxtail Ramen
- Asian Sticky Wings
- Beef noodle soup
- Tonkotsu ramen
- 3x garlic tonkotsu ramen
- Dumplings with chili crisp
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- crudo nudo, Notable alternative
- A W Shucks Raw Bar & Grill, Notable alternative
- Press 626 Wine Bar, Notable alternative
- Orapax Restaurant and Bar, Notable alternative
- Benchtop Brewing Company, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How Alkaline compares in Norfolk
Choose Alkaline when the goal is an easy dinner plan with a social room and low booking friction. crudo nudo is the sharper cross-shop if the group wants something more food-focused and less general-purpose, while A W Shucks Raw Bar & Grill is the safer pick for a seafood-leaning crowd that wants a familiar raw-bar setting.
For ambiance, Press 626 Wine Bar is the better choice for a quieter date or wine-led evening. Alkaline is more useful when the group wants dinner without making the night feel formal. If value is being judged by drinks rather than a full meal, Benchtop Brewing Company is the cleaner bet.
Orapax Restaurant and Bar is the better fallback for a broader group meal when the table needs to satisfy different preferences. Alkaline works better for a smaller celebration or casual date where easy timing matters more than a highly structured dining experience.
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Compare Alkaline
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Alkaline | Norfolk | 2026 Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Featured Restaurants |
| crudo nudo | Norfolk | No published awards |
| A W Shucks Raw Bar & Grill | Norfolk | No published awards |
| Press 626 Wine Bar | Norfolk | No published awards |
| Orapax Restaurant and Bar | Norfolk | No published awards |
| Benchtop Brewing Company | Norfolk | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best time to go to Alkaline?
The schedule is Wednesday through Sunday, 11 AM–9 PM, with closures on Monday and Tuesday. The best time depends on your plans, so confirm current availability directly if timing matters. A W Shucks Raw Bar & Grill is another venue to compare when planning the outing.



















