The Downtown Eatery & Deli

Portsmouth, VA · Restaurant

Rating
5.0/5
★★★★★ 5.0
Reviews
20
Rank in Portsmouth
#2
of 222 restaurants
City Percentile
96%
rating percentile
Address
The Downtown Eatery & Deli, 425 High St, Portsmouth, VA 23704
Phone
(757) 966-2977
Website
thedowntowneateryanddeli.com
Status
Closed · Opens 11 AM

The Downtown Eatery & Deli is a restaurant located in Portsmouth, VA. It is one of 222 restaurants listed in Portsmouth. Its 5.0-star rating is above the Portsmouth city average of 4.0 stars. It ranks #2 among Portsmouth restaurants by combined rating and review volume. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About The Downtown Eatery & Deli

This is a deli right in the heart of Portsmouth, VA. Serving only the Best Meats. We have Soups, Salads, Sandwiches, Wraps & Baked Potatoes. With really quick in and out food! Come check us out!

Hours

Saturday11 AM–6 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Moon Man · Dec 2025

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5-Star Review I had an amazing experience at The Downtown Eatery and Deli! I ordered the Downtown sandwich, and it was loaded with fresh, delicious meats and all the toppings you could want. Truly one of the best deli sandwiches I’ve had. The service was outstanding as well. Wendy and Chris were amazing — warm, welcoming, and genuinely kind. Wendy even treated me to a free coffee, and they offered several soup samples, all of which were excellent. I highly recommend this place and will definitely be coming back often. A true gem downtown!

★★★★★ 5.0 Mark Reddington · Feb 2026

What a hidden gem! The owner is the nicest person and the food was delicious! I was worried about just getting a club sandwich but I could only eat half of it! My daughter ate her turkey sandwich really fast. We will definitely come back.

★★★★★ 5.0 Barry Martinette · Aug 2025

The Downtown Eatery & Deli is an excellent spot for a great sandwich. The place is spotless, the staff is friendly, and the portions are generous—sandwiches come stacked with plenty of meat. The sourdough bread is fresh and delicious, easily some of the best we’ve had. Their menu also offers baked potatoes and soups that look just as tasty, so we’re already planning our next visit to try more. A great find in Downtown!

★★★★★ 5.0 Tyla Nicholson · Feb 2026

I’ve eaten at this sandwich shop several times, and it never disappoints. The bread is always fresh, the ingredients are high-quality, and every sandwich is packed with flavor. You can tell they put care into everything they make. The staff is friendly, the service is quick, and the atmosphere is welcoming. It’s become one of my go-to spots, and I’ll definitely keep coming back.

★★★★★ 5.0 Eric Tapler · Feb 2026

Was in town for 2 days and my wife wanted to try this restaurant. The food was excellent! I had a BLT and the bacon was cooked perfectly and tasted great (come by close to closing and you just might get extra bacon, I did and it was great). My wife had the pastrami and Swiss and it too was wonderful. The pastrami was very flavorful and it all went well on the marble rye. The lady running the restaurant was extremely friendly and very chatty (turns out that she knows some people I went to high school with). I don’t get to come home very often, but I wish I knew about this place sooner. If you get a chance, go and give this place a try. You will not be disappointed.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

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