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

The Baker’s Wife Bistro + Bar

4.6
4.6
58 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
1 E Mellen St, Hampton, VA 23663

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
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 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00 Sat 10:00–15:00 Sun 10:00–14:00
  • Phone number
  • 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!
  • Area
    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!

    US$60.00 per person

    11 Jan 2025 - 13 Dec 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

What 58 people are saying

The Baker’s Wife Bistro + Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

    Great for brunch

  • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

    Innovative

  • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

    Great for fine wines

  • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Baker's Wife Bistro + Bar offers a "beautiful" dining experience with "excellent service" and "delicious" food, perfect for a "date night." Guests appreciate the "extensive cocktail and wine selection" and the "nice live jazz." Though some find it "pricey," the "creative" menu and "genuine gourmet" options make it a "highly recommend" spot.
58 Reviews
  1. Linda

    Philadelphia14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food in a beautiful atmosphere. Our waitress was delightful!

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  2. Evelyn

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 5 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Baker’s Wife was absolutely amazing! Went on a Saturday with a reservation and the food and service was great! The food was fresh and present beautifully, the desserts were sweet and rich and delectable! Highly recommend for a nicer date night!

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  3. Ashlea

    Nashville16 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 5 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress Kelly was amazing! The food was great! My only request would have been to have side options either a la Carte or with the main dish. Overall a great experience with great food! Will be returning to try other menu options!

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  4. Shannon VIP

    Richmond8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My favorite restaurant in Hampton. When you walk in, it’s like being transported to a high end restaurant in a city or Europe. Delicious food and delicious wine! Highly recommend!

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  5. William

    Las Vegas2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 30 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Cool environment with nice live jazz, and food was good.

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  6. Eric

    Richmond1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 29 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My coworkers recommended location. I didn’t realize the menu changes a lot so all recommendations I received, the items weren’t on the menu or they were out of. My wife had the pork chop, which she enjoyed. I had the short ribs and they were fatty and the parts that had meat were dry and tough. They comp a dessert but overall I wasn’t pleased. Our waiter was excellent and atmosphere was nice. Overall it was ok but not sure if I’ll be going back.

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  7. Dewong

    Kansas City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The only, and I do mean ONLY complaint from myself was that the Bone Marrow appetizer should have been cooked / broiled much much longer. It had the consistency of a thick paste. But…they were busy that evening with a large event that had to relocate to TBWB last minute, so they were unexpectedly busy in the kitchen and bar. Other than that, excellent service and good food.

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  8. Amy

    Richmond10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 23 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The chef refused to do egg white for our breakfast bowl which was very odd. Two meals came out very salty the other two were yummy. I think the menu was a little pricey for the food amount and quality but it wasn’t bad. The ambience and building added to the experience and allowed us to give them a little grace. Just so-so overall.

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  9. ScottW

    Richmond4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    1-Ambience and service was excellent 2-Food was delicious 3-Kinds pricey

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  10. Scott

    Richmond1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Overall this was a decent meal (for the food and service), service was very good, however for Hampton it was quite pricey and I don’t feel it was worth what we paid. My husband and I spent $120 in just drinks and dessert (2 cocktails, 2 glasses of wine, and 2 desserts.). The apps and dessert were wonderful however $12 for coffee is a bit much without letting people know you’re actually getting French press and not just a cup of coffee. The entrees were extremely disappointing. I ordered the steak au poivre and my husband had short ribs. His were ok, my portion was so small it looked like it was on a plate barely bigger than the bread plate. I could’ve spent $150 on a 4 course meal at Le Yaca and it would’ve had more value. $35 for a hanger steak that wouldn’t have filled up my 10 year old is sad. Not sure I’d go back unless I was ordering apps or dessert to go

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FAQs

The Baker’s Wife Bistro + Bar is rated 4.6 stars by 58 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 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
  • Area
    Norfolk
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00 Sat 10:00–15:00 Sun 10:00–14:00
  • 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
  • Phone number
  • 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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