
Venture Kitchen & Bar
Contemporary American kitchen in Hampton offering gourmet brick-oven pizzas and creative tapas with a focus on fresh, unique ingredients.
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Venture Kitchen & Bar

Highlights
Must-see attractions
Contemporary American kitchen in Hampton offering gourmet brick-oven pizzas and creative tapas with a focus on fresh, unique ingredients.
Don't Miss Tots & Specials
Try the Tots Poutine or Meat-za. Sunday brunch has amazing weekly specials.
Mondays for Deals
Enjoy martini specials and half-price pizza of the week when dining in on Mondays.

Quick Facts
Cuisine
New American
Price
$$$
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Discover the most iconic attractions and experiences

Award-Winning Tapas
Creative small plates like pork belly tacos and loaded tots are a must-try. Won best tapas in Hampton!

Artisanal Brick-Oven Pizzas
Gourmet pizzas with fresh toppings and a perfectly crisp crust, often featuring unique weekly specials.

Vibrant Downtown Atmosphere
Located on a charming, tree-lined street with a lively bar and a cozy, hip ambiance.
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Don't Miss Tots & Specials
Try the Tots Poutine or Meat-za. Sunday brunch has amazing weekly specials.
Mondays for Deals
Enjoy martini specials and half-price pizza of the week when dining in on Mondays.
Consider Brunch
Mother's Day brunch was a highlight with incredible drinks and a special bread basket.
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from all over the internet
Don't Miss Tots & Specials
Try the Tots Poutine or Meat-za. Sunday brunch has amazing weekly specials.
Mondays for Deals
Enjoy martini specials and half-price pizza of the week when dining in on Mondays.
Consider Brunch
Mother's Day brunch was a highlight with incredible drinks and a special bread basket.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Venture Kitchen & Bar is praised for its creative and flavorful tapas and pizzas, with many highlighting unique dishes like pork belly tacos and loaded tots. While the food quality generally receives high marks, some diners have noted issues with consistency in pizza preparation and occasional concerns about the restaurant's atmosphere and cleanliness. Service is often described as friendly and attentive, contributing to a positive dining experience for many.
"As we arrived in town, we were looking for places to eat that was not only delicious but local. We stumbled across venture which fit perfectly with our adventurous motto for our mini getaway trip. We were super excited about the menu as it had items listed out of the norm.
Pictured:
✅Pork Belly
✅Crab Ragoon Dip
✅Suck It Up Butternut
The pork belly was to DIE FOR. The honeycomb and apple slices was a delicious touch and we licked the plate clean. The wonton chips served with the crab ragoon dip should be sold EVERYWHERE, and the pizza was light with the perfect amount of goat cheese. The crust was also how I prefer all my pizzas to be.
It was quiet on a Thursday afternoon… so the service was fast and attentive. It was cozy and very hip. We would definitely go back, especially for the pork belly shareable."
Brittanie McGuin
"This is my all-time favorite restaurant in Hampton. I have literally never ordered anything from this place that I have not thoroughly enjoyed. Their house tots are the bomb, I highly recommend starting with those, from there they have a study menu of delicious food and a rotating weekly specials menu that I usually order from because I love trying all of the new things that they create. They also do a weekly specials pizza if you wanna try something unique. They offer specials throughout the week and on Mondays they have six dollar martinis and half price pizza of the week when you dine in, if you’re a on a budget. The prices here are a little bit high, but the food is worth it and the portion sizes are huge. The atmosphere is cozy and I love taking family and friends here when they come to visit. You will not regret visiting, guaranteed. And if you don’t enjoy it, don’t come for me. It’s not my fault that you have bad taste. Enjoy this photo dump of all of the photos. I’ve remembered to take it before I ate the food over the years. But sometimes I eat it too fast because it just is that dang delicious. Run to Venture Kitchen!"
Courtney Russell
"A couple friends and I visited Venture Kitchen & Bar for the first time on Mother's Day for brunch and this may be my new favorite brunch spot on the Peninsula. We arrived just after 10AM and there was no wait so we got a booth right away by the Kitchen. We ordered alcohol and a basket of breads/pastries to share along with our meals which all came out in a timely fashion. The drinks were incredible! The bread basket was a Mother's Day special and SO good. Our food came out shortly after and oh my goodness, what a delicious meal! We all agreed we would be back again. Our service, food and drinks were all top notch! We also kept seeing other dishes coming out of the kitchen and it all looked amazing."
Keri Matranga
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Frequently Asked Questions
Signature dishes include award-winning tapas like pork belly tacos and loaded tots, as well as artisanal brick-oven pizzas with rotating weekly specials.
Yes, they serve weekend brunch on Saturdays and Sundays, often featuring unique weekly specials.
Venture Kitchen & Bar offers chef's specials starting Tuesdays, and Mondays feature martini specials and half-price pizza of the week.
The restaurant has a contemporary, hip, and cozy atmosphere, often described as lively and welcoming, especially in the bar area.
Yes, they offer vegetarian and vegan options that are noted as spectacularly tasty.
They have a private dining room that seats up to 32 people, making it suitable for larger gatherings.
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You can stop your search now for what to eat in Hampton because Venture Kitchen and Bar has you covered. Tapas is always on the menu here and you can find small plates of pork belly, tuna specials, potstickers and so much more. And you know they are all delicious because they have won the best tapas in Hampton a few years in a row.
Where to Dine on Queens Way in Downtown Hampton, VA
Serving weekend brunch on Saturday and Sunday, an eclectic menu of pizza and tapas, and great salads and sandwiches, Venture Kitchen & Bar has a meal for everyone. Check back each week for the chef’s specials starting Tuesday night, giving you a reason to revisit each week. Don’t forget about their signature cocktails!
What are the Top Restaurants to Visit by Boat in Hampton Roads
Also located downtown, Venture Kitchen & Bar is famous for its artisanal pizzas and creative small plates. It’s an excellent choice for boaters looking to enjoy a variety of flavors in a cozy setting. Their extensive beer and cocktail menu adds to the appeal.
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