William Crawford of Portsmouth, Virginia, was a man woven deeply into the fabric of his community’s history. Portsmouth was but a young settlement then, its future uncertain, and Crawford would become a central figure in guiding it toward prosperity.

Crawford was known not just for his ambition but for his unwavering commitment to the people who lived there. 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 that are 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 each of our guest yearning for more.