AMERICAN:

Amory's Wharf- Large selections of appetizer, salads, pasta dishes. Serves fabulous seafood and Angus steaks. New location opens Jan.1, 2002. 448 Green Street (corner of Queen St.) (757) 399-0991

Lobscouser Restaurant - Fine dining in casual elegance. Specializing in seafood, steak and chicken dishes. 1300 High St. (757) 7041

Cock Island Bar & Grill - Sandwiches, salads and light fare served in a pub atmosphere. Outdoor deck overlooks the Elizabeth River. Holiday Inn, 8 Crawford Parkway. (757) 393-2573.

Renaissance - Foggy Point Bar & Grill - Serves breakfast, lunch & dinner. Breakfast & lunch buffet + light fair menu. Higher end dinner dining. Seafood, pasta dishes and steaks. 425 Water Street. (757) 673-3032

COFFEE, ICE CREAM AND SANDWICH SHOPS:

Brutti's - Coffee bar serving omelets, French toast, gourmet sandwiches, pastries, salads and weekend brunch. Famous for its BagelNutz - a soft puff of bagel dough with cream cheese baked inside - and other fine pastries. In its newly opened location on Court Street, Brutti's is now open for dinner, serving pasta dishes, beef & poultry, and desserts. 467 Court Street. (757) 393-1923.

Olde Towne News & Coffee - Gourmet coffee, espresso, Cappuccino, Danish, homemade scones, cookies, muffins, snacks and sandwiches. 355 Crawford Street. (757) 399-0668.

DINNER THEATER:

Commodore Theatre - A luxuriously restored 1945 Art Deco-style motion picture theater serving light American fare daily. 421 High Street. (757) 393-6962.

HOME COOKING:

Baron's Pub and Restaurant- Offers great southern dishes and home-style cooking at this local's favorite. Local musicians provide entertainment in a friendly atmosphere at night while business and local folk partake in the daily lunch specials. 500 High Street. (757) 399-4840.

Cheshire Grill - Celebrating the retail history of Portsmouth, this new restaurant serves salads, soups, and grilled sandwiches that have been named for famous retail establishments (both past and present) in the city. 623 High Street. (757) 399-1990.

INTERNATIONAL:

Bier Garden - Offers authentic home-cooked German cuisine and over 100 international beer selections. 434 High St. (757) 393-6022.

Cafe Europa - Mediterranean cuisine. Newly renovated now offering city sidewalk dining. 319 High Street. (757) 399-6652

Fusion 440 - Serves Fusion cuisine. Blend of American, French, Asian and Caribbean style. Martini Bar. 467 Dinwiddie Street. (757) 397-2728.

SPORTS:

Roger Brown's - This NFL legend's ultimate sports bar features cafe and casual dining with traditional American dishes. Also enjoy a 50-seat bar, pool tables, a video arcade, theater seating, multiple TVs with satellite feed, and three big-screen TVs. 312-318 High Street.

BED & BREAKFAST ESTABLISHMENTS:

Olde Towne Bed & Breakfast Inn - An urban Victorian inn nestled in the historic area of the downtown waterfront. Easy walking to local shops, museums and restaurants. 420 Middle Street.(757) 397-5462 (800) 353-0278. http://www.bbontine.com/va/oldetowne/

The Patriot Inn Bed & Breakfast - A architectural gem nestled in the Olde Towne historical district. The busy Elizabeth River waterfront is reflected in the old window panes just at it has been for over 200 years. Shopping and antiquing on High Street are just a few steps away, as is the Portsmouth Naval hospital. And when you are shopped out, cross Crawford Street and take a relaxing ride on the ferry. (757) 391-0157.