Best Restaurants in Hampton, Virginia

It is difficult to nail down the singular best restaurant in Hampton, Virginia. A lot of what goes into determining that depends upon the "taste" of the individual involved. While some of us love traditional American meat and potatoes, others crave Oriental or Italian cuisine. So, with that in mind, here is a list of the best restaurants in Hampton, Virginia in various categories:

For some of Hampton's best seafood, try:

Captain George's Seafood Restaurant located at 2710 W. Mercury Blvd. in Hampton, Virginia. The focus here is on the food, not the atmosphere. If you are looking for romantic candlelit tables, then this may not suit your tastes. However, if your pallet hungers for a delicious variety of seafood tastes, then this is definitely the place to go.

Captain George's seafood buffet is famous on both sides of the water in Hampton Roads. People travel from miles around to chow down on some of the most delicious seafood anywhere. With over 70 items including crab legs, shrimp, fresh fish, prime rib, fresh broiled salmon, oysters Rockefeller, Bar-B-Q, she-crab soup, salad and much, much more, Captain George's Seafood Restaurant aims to please.

Dinners average around $18.99 per person excluding drinks and desserts. Children between the ages of 5 and 12 eat for half-price. Kids under the age of 4 eat free. Banquet facilities are available for parties and can accommodate up to 500 people. The restaurant also offers catering service.

The restaurant opens at 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, and Noon on Sunday. They accept Visa, MasterCard, and Diners Club.

For delicious Italian cuisine, try:

Capri Italian Restaurant located at 227 Fox Hill Road, in Hampton, Virginia. The focus here is also on the food although the atmosphere is comfortable and homey. Capri's offers wonderful Italian dinners as well as pizzas and subs. Wine and beer are also available on premises.