The Baker’s Wife Bistro + Bar

Name: The Baker’s Wife Bistro + Bar
Address: 1 E Mellen St, Hampton, VA, United States, 23663
Telephone: (757) 964-9424
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

64 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

1 E Mellen St, Hampton, VA 23663

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2 people

May 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 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 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.
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.

What 64 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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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 delightful dining experience characterized by "delicious food in a beautiful atmosphere." With "great service" and "wonderful ambiance," this restaurant is ideal for special occasions and date nights. Guests appreciate the "fabulous wines" and "amazing" wine luncheons, making it a highly recommended spot.

64 Reviews

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Beverly
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on April 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Jazz brunch on a birthday Sunday was wonderful! Drinks were delicious; I recommend the mimosa flight; food was amazing!
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Michael
Richmond3 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
We've eaten here for special occasions before and was in town for Easter weekend but this time the current brunch menu was a little underwhelming. The charcuterie board was an experiment in new things that worked and didn't work but the fact that they give us just four crackers for the four of us at the table for the entire spread was an odd choice. Most of the items had to just pick them off by fork instead of putting them on a cracker or piece of toasted bread like I normally would do. Then they had some live music playing in the entryway that was a little loud the first part of our meal that made conversation hard to accomplish. And also the waiter took forever to come back to us to take our main order after serving our appetizer. Now my wife and mother liked their meal of grits and crab, but my lamb burger was tender but bland, the saving grace being the truffle fries . So we will come back again some day but the luster has worn off of our opinion on this restaurant with this experience.
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Scott
Richmond4 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wine tasting with fabulous wines and delicious food. Who could ask for more??
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Alicia
Richmond1 review
4.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is one of our favorite restaurants, I completely recommend it. The wine luncheons are amazing. The sommelier is very educational and personable. The chef is top-notch. For some reason, this luncheon only offered the main meal. Previous luncheons also had an appetizer. Because of that, a couple in our party are light weights and we were getting too tipsy to be able to really enjoy most of the wine. I recommend all lightweights eat at least a light breakfast before attending.
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Denise VIP
Washington DC17 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a wonderful Wine & Lunch....Brian is so knowledgable about the regions of wine origin. I learned a ton! The food was also delicious!
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Jeffrey
Richmond2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Simply cannot express how impressed with the food, service, and personnel here. Had no idea this place even existed until given a gift card. The food was unbelievable and not to mention the deserts. If you are up for great clean food sourced locally this place is amazing
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Linda
Philadelphia14 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 15, 2025
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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Evelyn
Richmond1 review
5.0
Dined on April 5, 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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Ashlea
Nashville16 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 5, 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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Shannon VIP
Richmond8 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 5, 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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FAQs

The Baker’s Wife Bistro + Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 64 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

May 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 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!

The Baker’s Wife Bistro + Bar

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Experiences

Wine Tasting Lunch and Learn!

Gourmet Tasting with the Chef

Menu

What 64 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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