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Venetian Hot Plate

232 Beach St, Port Aransas, TX 78373
361-749-7617
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Ranked #5 of 48 restaurants in Port Aransas
Price range: $0 - $30
Cuisines: Italian
Good for: Romance
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations
Restaurant details
Good for: Romance
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations
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Austin, TX
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37 reviews 37 reviews
24 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 18, 2013 NEW

We only recently tried this place thanks to friends, and were quite pleased! We have been there three times, and will now be regulars when we are in Port A. They stay pretty busy during tourist season, so make a reservation. If you don't reach them and must leave a message for a reservation, they WILL call you back! Great... More

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Port Aransas, Texas, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 15, 2013 NEW

we eat here everytime my kids and grandkids come....if we can get a reservation. We have eaten here for at least 10 years and have NEVER had a bad meal. The wait staff is fabulous - There is nothing I can say about this place that is not complimentary!! A dining experience, but remember make a reservation.

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See 2 more reviews by Brigitte M for Port Aransas
South Padre Island, Texas
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8 reviews 8 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed June 15, 2013 NEW

Food was ok, restaurant was very clean, over priced I thought for what you got! The bread was very good. Make sure your waitress explains what you are getting.

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Cibolo, Texas, USA
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3 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 9, 2013

The food is amazing - I am not a seafood person however I tried it here and it was surprisingly great! A little pricey but well worth it.

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San Antonio, TX
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6 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 28, 2013

We had 7 at our table & everyone's meal was excellent. I had the veal & it was outstanding. We ordered wine that was excellent as well. The server was very attentive, without being overbearing. We had a drink at the bar while waiting on our table & the rest of our guests. The bar is very little as this... More

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Houston, Texas
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61 restaurant reviews
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38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2013

The place is sitting in "restaurant row" of Port A. So take your pick, we did. Since Venetian opened a few minutes earlier we dropped in for a great meal, wine, and very reasonable cost.

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San Antonio, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2013

After a lifetime of eating at restaurants, I am ready to declare that the Venetian Hot Plate is my favorite restaurant of all time. The food here is consistently excellent and imaginative. Everything we had, starting with the delicious bread and olive oil/balsamic plate, through the wonderful house salad and the exciting entrees, was outstanding. Our favorite dish of the... More

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Port Aransas, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

Three couples went here. We had reservations and were seated almost immediately. Service was prompt and good. My wife and I both had one of there special pasta dishes.They were exceptional - great taste , quality and quantity. The other two couples were equally satisfied with their dinners. Prices a little on the high side. Restaurant is always noisey and... More

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Annapolis, Maryland
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

I would recommend if you want a reasonably priced Italian dinner. Food is average, we both had pasta, and there is nothing remarkable about the quality of the sauces. What is great is the bread and salad. Price point for the quality is fair.

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Galveston Island, Texas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2013

We chose the Venetian Hot Plate for our Official Anniversary Dinner, based upon the menu and recommendations from the locals. The food was to die for! Flavors and combinations of sauces, absolutely amazing! The dress was casual, but the service was upscale and friendly. It did feel a bit on the expensive side though. The food was worth it, I... More

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