Dreal's Creole Southern Soul

10/14/2026

It’s that time of year again to book your Thanksgiving meal catered through Dreal’s. 48 HRS ONLY: Act now to receive 15% off your meal deals before October 16th 2026. Visit: https://dreals.square.site/ or call 757.541.8464 to discover other payment options. Contact: [email protected] with any questions.

10/14/2026

Taste of Dreal’s - Experiencing the Delicate & Culturally Distinct
Meals of our Heritage

Tasting Fee is $35 (Purchase BEFORE Oct. 15th at 11:59p for Unlimited
ABC and regular beverages/punches)

Ticket sales END Wed., Nov. 1, 2026 at 8pm

Hours of operation for the tasting: Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026 from 2:30p-6p

*Meals available for purchase from tasting line*

Menu Items:

Southern Style Beef Oxtails
Caribbean spiced Grilled Red Snapper
Dreal’s Fried Chicken
Grilled Jerk Chicken & Pork Ribs
Chicken & Sausage & Shrimp Gumbo
Dreal’s Pork Pot: Chitterlings, Smothered Pig Feet & Neck Bones
Southern Style Collards & Cabbage Mixed
Fufu
Jollof Rice
Steamed Rice
Great Northern Beans w/ Okra & Smoked Turkey
Fried Plantains
Dreal’s Six Cheese Mac
Hot Water Honey Apple Butter Cornbread

10/07/2026

This Friday, Dreal’s will be serving Meatloaf, Fried Ribs, & our regular menu. Stop by and see us this Friday where good food meets a great atmosphere.

Dreal’s at the Pagoda
265 W. Tazewell St
Norfolk, VA 23510
Kitchen open 6:30p-9:30p
757.541.8464

09/23/2026

UPDATE: It looks like the coastal flooding is pushing me to postpone food service for tonight. I will be open 12:30p-3p tomorrow (Saturday Sept 26)for lunch/early dinner

This Friday at Dreal’s, our special will be Chicken Yock & other regular menu items. Stay tuned, we have some exciting Fall News coming soon. We hope to see you THIS FRIDAY!!

Dreal’s at the Pagoda
265 W. Tazewell St.
Norfolk, VA 23510
757.541.8464
Kitchen open 6:30p-10p

08/19/2026

This Friday at Dreal’s, we’ll be serving Chicken Adobo with Vegetable Pancit or rice and Beef Lumpia as our special. We’ll also have items from our regular menu. Bring a friend and relax in the coolest spot in Downtown Norfolk. Great music, great food, and an ambience that is unmatched. Hope to see you there.


Dreal’s at the Pagoda
265 W. Tazewell St
Norfolk, VA 23510
Kitchen open 6:30p-10p
Lounge open later
757.541.8464

08/17/2026

**In need of traveling paint instructor for a paint party this Friday 7 PM (Aug 21st) at the Pagoda downtown Norfolk. Serious inquiries only. Please email [email protected].** must supply agreement terms, fees and supplies for the event in response. Thank you.

07/31/2026

Unfortunately, we are still undergoing repairs so we are closed again this evening. Sorry for the inconvenience.

07/29/2026

WE’RE BACK!!! This Friday at Dreal’s we will be having our famously delicious Smoked Brisket & Texas Sized Chopped Brisket Loaded Baked Potatoes as our special along with some regular menu items.

Come and see us this Friday, where good times mix well with great food!

Dreal’s at the Pagoda
265 W. Tazewell St
Norfolk, VA 23510
Kitchen open 6:30p-10p
757.541.8464

07/10/2026

Greetings, due to current air conditioning repairs, Dreal’s will be closed for today and next week. Thank you for your understanding.

06/25/2026