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The Baker’s Wife Bistro + Bar, Hampton, VA

The Baker’s Wife Bistro + Bar

4.7
4.7
24 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
French and American Style Cuisine; An Upscale Restaurant with an Urban Flare

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary French, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–3:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (757) 964-9424
  • Website
    http://bakerswifebistro.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Blake Saylor
  • Catering
    We will create a custom menu for your next function to suite your palate! Give us a call or email to discuss your options today!
  • Private party facilities
    Perfect location for a beautiful rehearsal dinner, baby shower or corporate event! Our main dining room seats up to 45 guests. We offer 3, 5 or 7 course meal options with fun additional services such as wine pairings, custom cakes and more!
  • Location
    1 E Mellen St, Hampton, VA 23663
  • Neighborhood
    Norfolk
  • Cross street
    Mallory St
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Gourmet Tasting with the Chef

    Multiple dates available
    Immerse yourself in a curated dining experience that showcases the finest flavors of the Tidewater region, elevated by French techniques. Enjoy a bespoke food and wine pairing crafted for you and your guests, with each course designed to delight the senses. Our chefs and staff will work with you in advance to tailor the menu, wine selections, and any special requests for a personalized evening. The Chef's Table requires a reservation for eight guests, with a choice of 5 or 7 courses. Upon booking, someone will reach out to discuss your experience and related costs.
    Gourmet Tasting with the Chef Photo

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 24 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Virginia

    Best Ambiance

  • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

    Best Ambiance

  • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

    Healthy

  • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

    Lively

  • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Baker's Wife Bistro + Bar delights with "fantastic food" and "excellent service." Diners rave about the "flavorful and delish" dishes like crab and grits, and specialty cocktails. The "gorgeous" ambiance and live jazz brunch add to the charm. It's a "fine dining and French fusion" experience you shouldn't miss.

24 Reviews

  1. Amy

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent, though portions are not large and the menu is limited - think European since it is a French restaurant rather than American. The ambiance was nice and relaxing. I went on a Sunday during their Jazz brunch. However, there is not a live band they just play Jazz music through their sound system, which was a pleasant surprise since I was a little weary about the possibility of them having a live band and it being too loud. I think if the restaurant would have been louder if every table was utilized and due to the high ceilings. Overall, I was very, very happy with my first visit. I will go again.

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  2. Margaret

    VIP

    Richmond

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a delight! The lamb shank was truly amazing! Tender, moist, and delicious! This place is well worth braving the road construction coming up from Norfolk!

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  3. Risemary

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is the best place ever! The atmosphere is great and the food was fantastic. The service was impeccable. I highly recommend us to anyone looking for great night out to dinner.

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  4. John

    Richmond

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience, from the food to the service to the ambiance could not have been better

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  5. Michael

    Coastal Georgia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, excellent service, wonderful ambiance. We will be back!

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  6. Poppy

    Richmond

    13 reviews

    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My $38 prime rib was mostly fat and not tender. Service was excellent. Not going back

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  7. ChristineE

    Richmond

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I highly recommend Baker’s Wife Bistro! The food is so flavorful and delish! Specialty cocktails are wonderful and also have a great wine list. The restaurant is gorgeous with magical lights and a very cool bar. Check it out!!

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  8. Shelby

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was amazing! The food is exceptional and the presentation outstanding. Should definitely be a Michelin star restaurant.

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  9. Jonathan

    Richmond

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on October 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every occasion at Baker's Wife is a special one! It's one of our "go to" restaurants for taking friends and family out for dinner. Service is always immaculate, the food is always delicious, and the vibe is on point. You can never go wrong with the Tomahawk ... it's large enough to split between 2-3 people, and cooked to perfection every time.

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  10. Don

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Emily, our server, was outstanding, responsive, and knowledgeable!

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FAQs

The Baker’s Wife Bistro + Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 24 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Baker’s Wife Bistro + Bar

1 E Mellen St, Hampton, VA 23663

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Mallory St
  • Neighborhood
    Norfolk
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–3:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary French, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Blake Saylor
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://bakerswifebistro.com/
  • Phone number
    (757) 964-9424
  • Catering
    We will create a custom menu for your next function to suite your palate! Give us a call or email to discuss your options today!
  • Private party facilities
    Perfect location for a beautiful rehearsal dinner, baby shower or corporate event! Our main dining room seats up to 45 guests. We offer 3, 5 or 7 course meal options with fun additional services such as wine pairings, custom cakes and more!
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