We annually go to this restaurant . This year it was as dismal choice. Everything we asked about was not an option. There is one type of salad dressing....all with vinegar. One person asked if she could substitute mashed potatoes (they were listed with another entre), the answer was "we can't do that". We could smell smoke; one of us... more

If your somebody that walks around with your nose in the air and thinks you should make reservations and pay lots of money for tiny portions of mediocre food, then this is your place. First off there isn't enough parking so you have to park at the local highschool and walk. Its recomended that you have reservations but thats only... more

At first I thought it was odd that I had A reservation and I could not find a place to park. I went inside and was told to park at the high school baseball park across the street. After I walked across the street to eat I was told that our table was not ready and we would have to... more

What a great gem. The menu of fresh fish, beef, and pasta was superb. The wine list was also outstanding for such a small ristorante. The food was delicious, and it was well presented and innovative (potatoes cut to look like big mushrooms, for instance). The service was impeccable. A bit over-priced for this area, but well worth it for... more

The Venetian Hot Plate looks like everyplace else in Port Aransas -- like a weathered beach shack. But inside, the interior has been transformed into a comfortable and elegant Italian restaurant. Prices are high at the Venetian Hot Plate, but the food is uniformly excellent. I got shrimp in a butter sauce and my dining companion got tortellini in a... more

We had a great meal. We split an appitizer and a salad and a rack of lamb. the appitizer (shrimp) was good as was the ceasar salad....The rack of lamb was awsome!! The problem was that there was only one person taking orders with others delivering food. When we arrived (Tuesday night) the service was good, but as they got... more

We try to make it down to Port A every year (sometimes in the summer, sometimes in the winter). We always save one evening for dinner at the Venetian Hot Plate. We've never been disappointed. The food is delish, great wines, and the desserts are to die for (be sure to try to creme brulee)! Being a vegetarian makes it... more

We spend a lot of time in Port Aransas because we have a condo there. We have eaten at the Venetian Hot Plate numerous times and we love it. We have eaten every place in Port Aransas many times over the years and the VHP wins as the best restaurant in Port A hands down. The owner, Linda, is Italian... more

The Venetian Hotplate has it all!!! Great Food, Great Service, and Great Fun!! We go to Port Aransas quite often and would never miss an opportunity to dine at the Venetian Hotplate. We have brought our children and friends and I think have tried just about everything on the menu. It is all wonderful! We have never been disappointed. The... more