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

The Baker’s Wife Bistro + Bar

4.6
4.6
36 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 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

  • Wine Tasting Lunch and Learn!

    $60.00 per person

    Jan 11, 2025 - Dec 13, 2025
    Sip, Savor, and Learn with The Baker's Wife! 🍷✨ Join us for a delightful wine-tasting class and lunch, hosted by the charismatic Brian Artis. Dive into the world of wine as Brian shares fascinating stories, wine-making secrets, and rich history while we sample 6 exquisite wines. Start your day with flavor and fun at 11 AM—perfect for a girls’ day out, a romantic date, or a memorable birthday celebration. Cheers to a day full of laughter, learning, and great taste! Tax and Gratuity are not included.
    Wine Tasting Lunch and Learn! Photo

  • 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

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What 36 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

    Best Ambiance

  • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

    Innovative

  • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

    Healthy

  • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Baker's Wife Bistro + Bar offers a charming dining experience with "excellent food" and a "wonderful ambiance." Guests rave about the "phenomenal service" and highly recommend dishes like the Tomahawk steak. The atmosphere is perfect for special occasions, featuring enjoyable jazz brunches and a "very cool bar" with delightful cocktails and a curated wine list.

36 Reviews

  1. Margaret

    VIP

    Richmond

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great success at The Baker’s Wife! And then strolled down the block to the American Theater! We split the Caesar salad, had the duck special and the scallops, and shared the Key Lime Pie. Great wine pea ring, a thoroughly wonderful time!

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  2. Betty ann

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tasted some wines I did not know. Lunch was great as was the company

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  3. Tim

    VIP

    Washington DC

    44 reviews

    3.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on January 10, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A bit disappointed…this spot has a really interesting menu with prices to match, but delivery of the promise fell short. It took some time to get something on the table to munch on while we waited to order…despite the name, they had no bread! The staff seemed short handed, but our server was excellent. The biggest problem was that several dishes came out cold…had the preparation lived up to the description, I’d consider returning.

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  4. Nilka

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, we loved it. Steak was delicious, pave, and truffle Mac and cheese were divine

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  5. James

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great everything. Professional staff. Outstanding service. Excellent food.

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  6. Marcy

    Richmond

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Great music, ambiance is wonderful, food is good.

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  7. Elizabeth

    Richmond

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Everett was our waiter and he was by far the best thing out of our experience. Four tables got their food before us and were sat significantly after us and then daughter’s steak came out near raw. My lobster was extremely over cooked and my broccolini was burnt. The manager countered with it was chargrilled, no ma’am it’s burnt. The counter offer was free dessert, which was better than the meal. Happy New Year to us. We will not be returning.

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  8. Valarie

    Richmond

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Had reservations for 5.. traffic made us a few minutes late. Once we were sat, we waited 20 minutes before someone realized we weren’t waited on. Justin made sure we got a server. Food was amazing as always- just expected a bit more attentiveness from the service staff. Even the owners passed us multiple times without realizing we hadn’t had water to the table - at the time we were sat it wasn’t nearly as busy as it was when we left.

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  9. Kim

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love every experience at The Baker’s Wife. The New Year’s Eve tasting menu was phenomenal, and all the wine pairings were outstanding! Highly recommend, as always.

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  10. Kaneka

    Richmond

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    For my husband's birthday we shared scallops, lobster croquettes, Truffle mac, carrots. Key lime pie and creme brulee for dessert. Excellent food, service, timing, and ambiance. I wish we would have tried this place sooner

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FAQs

The Baker’s Wife Bistro + Bar is rated 4.6 stars by 36 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 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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