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Venetian Hot Plate


3.5 of 5 stars 18 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Cuisines: Italian
  • Average price: £ 19 ($ 30)

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4 of 5 stars
Austin, TX
20 Oct 2009

We received impeccable service at Venetian Hot Plate and the food was quite good. Our waitress came and let us know they were running low on one of the specials. This was especially nice because my husband wanted that entree and was able to order it in time to get it. The atmosphere was nice but we didn't feel uncomfortable... more

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2 of 5 stars
San Antonio TX
20 Sep 2009

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

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2 of 5 stars
Texas
9 Aug 2009
1
person found this review helpful

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

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1 of 5 stars
San Antonio, Texas
24 Feb 2009

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

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4 of 5 stars
Corpus Christi, Texas
24 Sep 2008

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

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5 of 5 stars
Texas
26 Aug 2008

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

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3 of 5 stars
san antonio
13 Aug 2008
1
person found this review helpful

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

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5 of 5 stars
DFW area
16 Jun 2008

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

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5 of 5 stars
Houston, Texas
19 Apr 2008
1
person found this review helpful

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

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5 of 5 stars
texas
14 Aug 2007
2
people found this review helpful

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

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Venetian Hot Plate Address

232 Beach Ave, Port Aransas, TX 78373-5312
Tel: (361) 749-7579
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.