Crawford

3.7 (20)

$31 to $50

American

425 Water St, Portsmouth, VA 23704-3801

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Crawford

3.7

$31 to $50

American

Portsmouth

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2 people

25 Oct 2026

19:00

About this restaurant

Great for scenic views
Good for business meals
Charming

William Crawford of Portsmouth, Virginia, was a man woven deeply into the fabric of his
community’s history. Crawford was known for his ambition and unwavering commitment to Portsmouth's people. He worked tirelessly to improve the shipyards, establishing Portsmouth as a respected site for shipbuilding. Under his influence, Portsmouth became known as a welcoming harbor, a town where people could start anew.
The Crawford Restaurant was designed to provide a one-of-a-kind, off-the-radar, local
encounter that adds richness and detail to the Portsmouth dining scene by embracing
its history with a touch of modern intricacies. The vision of The Crawford Restaurant is
to inspire and provoke an exploration of your palate to savor, sip, and discover
something wonderfully new. The dishes created, the spices we have chosen,
and the aroma of the candles at each table are hand-selected to create memories and
intriguing stories that leave our guests yearning for more.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, French American, Contemporary French / American
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 06:30–11:00 Sat, Sun 07:00–11:00 Brunch Sun 11:30–16:00 Dinner Thu–Sat 17:00–22:00
Phone number
(757) 673-3000
Website
https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/orfpt-renaissance-portsmouth-norfolk-waterfront-hotel/overview/
Dress Code
Business Casual

Location
425 Water St, Portsmouth, VA 23704-3801
Area
Portsmouth
Parking Details
Hotel Parking

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Firecracker Fantail ShrimpUS$15.00
Lightly breaded sweet shrimp with house made spicy mayo
Tuna TartareUS$17.00
Ahi Tuna, crushed avocado and mango, seaweed salad, crispy wonton topped with toasted sesame
Crispy CalamariUS$15.00
Flash Fried Calamari with piquillo pepper sauce
Waterfront MusselUS$14.00
Fresh mussels infused with Coconut curry sauce toasted naan
Mushroom ToastUS$14.00
Wild Mushroom mix fresh mozzarella, fresh herbs, truffle oil sherry reduction sourdough toast
Local Charcuterie BoardUS$16.00
regional cheeses, house made pickles, fig preserves, sesame seed lavish, fresh berries, fresh grapes
Artesian deviled Egg TrioUS$17.00
Loaded deviled egg with bacon and chives, the Classic with pickled mustard seed, Seafood loaded deviled egg with fresh crab meat
Crispy Smoked Pork Belly DomeUS$19.00
Brookwood farm pork belly, cherry compo, topped with bacon jam

Homemade Soups and Garden Salads

Little Gem Caesar SaladUS$12.00
Marinated Artichokes, olive tapenade, Caesar dressing, white anchovy, flat bread
Crawford House SaladUS$10.00
Local organic green, Fresh Apples, pickled red onion, Radish, cucumber with choice of dressing. White Balsamic Vinaigrette or Champagne Vinaigrette
Baby Iceberg WedgeUS$12.00
Avocado ranch dressing, baby heirloom tomato, pickled red onion, bacon lardon, and blue cheese crumble
She Crab SoupUS$12.00
creamed fresh crab and aged sherry
French Onion SoupUS$10.00
Hearty broth, caramelized onions, simple tossed, with aged Swiss and gruyere gratin
Enhance your Salad
- ChickenUS$7.00
- SalmonUS$12.00
- Crab cakeUS$15.00
- TunaUS$14.00
- ShrimpUS$14.00

CHEF'S SPECIALTIES

Macanese Grilled Half chickenUS$28.00
Herb and spice Marinated chicken, jollof rice and braised greens, smoothed wild spicy sauce
Lloyd's Braised beef short RibsUS$32.00
Slow Braised boneless beef short Rib, garlic whipped mashed potatoes, root vegetables & braising Jus
Crispy fried Piri Piri marinated snapperUS$36.00
Piri Piri spice and herb rubbed fried snapper, yucca chips and pickled vegetable slaw
Chana MasalaUS$24.00
Chickpeas, Diced Potatoes, Tomatoes, Punjabi

Coastal Inspired Local Favorites

Catch of the day MP
Fresh from the dock to your table with seasoned with vegetable and crisp potato
Chesapeake Crab CakeUS$32.00
Pan Seared Crab Cake with butternut squash hash, roasted caramelized cipollini, pepper with sweet pea puree
Salmon OscarUS$36.00
Pan seared salmon Filet topped with crabmeat smothered in Hollandaise sauce, whipped mashed potatoes Jumbo grilled asparagus, carrot puree
Roasted Airline Chicken BreastUS$26.00
Garlic and Herb Marinated Airline chicken Breast with seasonal vegetables, Rosemary Fingerling Potatoes, Creole Tomato sauce
Pan Roasted RockfishUS$32.00
Tarragon jasmine infused rice, sauteed green beans, saffron sauce
Seafood PastaUS$34.00
Lobster, Scallops, Shrimp, Cavatappi pasta, Garlic sauce, and roasted pepper

From the Grill

Grilled New York Strip 12ozUS$34.00
Lamb ChopUS$36.00
Moroccan Spiced Lamb Rack, Crispy Fingerling Potatoes, Fresh Seasonal Vegetables

Reviews

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3.7

(20)

3.9Food
4.1Service
3.7Ambience
3.8Value

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20 Reviews

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Jacob
West Virginia1 review
2.0
Dined on 28 June 2026
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
There was a birthday celebration going on at one and with terrible singing and extremely loud music. Our server was hard to find and never smiled but the food was good. Breakfast the next morning, however, had great service and excellent food.
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James Gold
Virginia7 reviews
3.0
Dined on 21 February 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
They need more kitchen staff. It took hours to get our food.
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Isaac
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill1 review
3.0
Dined on 15 February 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The preset Valentine’s Day menu left a lot to be desired. The sauce on the sea bass was not good. The lobster foam was underwhelming, as well.
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Frederick
Virginia1 review
3.0
Dined on 15 February 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The atmosphere and music was really good The service was good. They didn't have the wine we wanted that was on the list, waited a long time for them to figure that out. The meal was ok, I asked for a well done steak and it came medium well. Had to send that back, and ordered something else. All on Valentine's day
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Florese
Virginia1 review
5.0
Dined on 14 February 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was fantastic the food was top notch 👌🏾
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Jose
Virginia1 review
1.0
Dined on 8 February 2026
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Not sure why this place is advertised as a restaurant, it's more like a lobby in the hotel. We arrived and the kitchen was closed, it was 15 degrees outside and inside was just a cold. Should not be listed as available for reservations.
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JamesT
Washington, D.C. Area4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 January 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The food was extraordinary, wonderful mixture of flavors.
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Terrence
Virginia6 reviews
1.0
Dined on 14 November 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Unfortunately, my wife and I didn't get a chance to experience the restaurant. We had a reservation and showed up on time only to find a party of 8 to 10 people in front of us waiting to be seated. I have no idea what was going on because the hostess continued to leave to speak with other employees as if there was an issue with seating the large party or something. After about 20 minutes past our reservation time without even being acknowledged, my wife and I left and found another restaurant to have dinner. I understand things happen that are out of the norm or out of you control, but oftentimes, how something is handled makes more of an impression than the actual issue.
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Michelle Gold
Cleveland / Akron / Canton12 reviews
5.0
Dined on 20 June 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Recently moved to the area and had an outstanding dining experience at the restaurant with chef Travis Haywood! He went above and beyond to provide outstanding customer service, listen to our desires and make appropriate recommendations for our dining pleasure! We had stuffed salmon on garlic mashed potatoes and red snapper with coconut curry sauce, instead of the piri piri sauce which was delicious and eliminated the heat! He even went above and beyond to buy us a birthday dessert! His customer service, personality, and approach are an asset to the restaurant in every way! 5 stars for him for sure! He even made sure everything was clarified for our order before he left for the day, even though his shift was over. The only 2 little things that would NOT keep us from returning was the waiter forgot our appetizer (charcuterie board) and the potatoes they served with the fish were disappointing tasteless and not the quality that should have gone with the fish that was so spectacular! I definitely recommend finding a new alternative or just putting the red snapper on the garlic, mashed potatoes and getting rid of whatever those frozen yucky potatoes were! And to be clear chef, Travis was not there for the preparation just the prep! Lol lol In addition, I’d like to shout out to the bartender, I wish I remembered her name, she was pleasant, made outstanding drink recommendations, and made outstanding drinks!! I know she was a Gemini and had just celebrated her birthday as well so please find out who she is so you can give her the five star shout out!!! lol lol Thank you for such a pleasant birthday celebration !
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OpenTable Diner
Virginia2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 21 March 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Food was delicious! We had the snapper, I was seasoned to perfection. Very different from typical snappers in the area, in the best. Our server Zoe was delightful! Only con was that the tables were very unstable.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, French American, Contemporary French / American
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 06:30–11:00 Sat, Sun 07:00–11:00 Brunch Sun 11:30–16:00 Dinner Thu–Sat 17:00–22:00
Phone number
(757) 673-3000
Website
https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/orfpt-renaissance-portsmouth-norfolk-waterfront-hotel/overview/
Dress Code
Business Casual

Location
425 Water St, Portsmouth, VA 23704-3801
Area
Portsmouth
Parking Details
Hotel Parking

FAQs

Yes, The Crawford offers a full drinks program, including a curated wine selection and signature cocktails like the Lavender Lemon Drop Martini and Spicy Mango Margarita.

For a reliably pleasant visit, try breakfast at The Crawford, breakfast is served most mornings (Mon–Fri 6:30–11:00, Sat–Sun 7:00–11:00) and guests praise the breakfast service and food.

Sunday is a great pick for brunch, The Crawford serves brunch Sundays 11:30 am–4:00 pm, and guests praise the breakfast/buffet and attentive service.

Yes, The Crawford is well suited for date night, with guests specifically mentioning enjoyable date-night visits and anniversaries, intimate candles at tables, and wine and charcuterie experiences.

The Crawford’s snapper is a frequent guest favorite, diners praise the snapper on multiple visits, and the menu features a Crispy fried Piri Piri marinated snapper.

Business casual is the guide at The Crawford, aim for neat, polished attire; many guests mention dressing up a touch for date nights and anniversary dinners.

The Crawford offers a modern, visually pleasing dining room with scented candles at each table and a stylish, hotel-restaurant feel; guests also praise the music and overall atmosphere.

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Crawford

3.7

$31 to $50

American

Portsmouth

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2 people

25 Oct 2026

19:00

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TAPAS

Firecracker Fantail ShrimpUS$15.00

Tuna TartareUS$17.00

Crispy CalamariUS$15.00

Waterfront MusselUS$14.00

Mushroom ToastUS$14.00

Local Charcuterie BoardUS$16.00

Artesian deviled Egg TrioUS$17.00

Crispy Smoked Pork Belly DomeUS$19.00

Homemade Soups and Garden Salads

Little Gem Caesar SaladUS$12.00

Crawford House SaladUS$10.00

Baby Iceberg WedgeUS$12.00

She Crab SoupUS$12.00

French Onion SoupUS$10.00

Enhance your Salad

CHEF'S SPECIALTIES

Macanese Grilled Half chickenUS$28.00

Lloyd's Braised beef short RibsUS$32.00

Crispy fried Piri Piri marinated snapperUS$36.00

Chana MasalaUS$24.00

Coastal Inspired Local Favorites

Catch of the day MP

Chesapeake Crab CakeUS$32.00

Salmon OscarUS$36.00

Roasted Airline Chicken BreastUS$26.00

Pan Roasted RockfishUS$32.00

Seafood PastaUS$34.00

From the Grill

Grilled New York Strip 12ozUS$34.00

Lamb ChopUS$36.00

Additional information

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