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Local Restaurants in Hampton, VA
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As of June 2026, RatingsNearMe ranks 19 restaurants in Hampton, VA by the RNM Score — a 0–100 rating built from Google ratings, review volume, sentiment, and profile completeness. The top-ranked is Fuller's Raw Bar with a 4.6-star rating from 1,325 Google reviews and an RNM Score of 82/100. Also in the top tier: Park Lane Tavern and The Deadrise. The average rating across all listed restaurants in Hampton is 4.4 stars from 1,397 reviews per business on average.
Restaurants in Hampton range from $ (budget, under $15/person) to $$$$ (fine dining, $60+/person).
Rankings updated June 13, 2026 · RNM Score = ratings (35%), review volume (30%), sentiment (20%), completeness (10%), availability (5%) · Not paid placement.
Best Overall
River Stone Chophouse
River Stone Chophouse stands out as the top-ranked restaurant in Hampton for its exceptional steakhouse dining experience and consistently high ratings.
Most Reviewed
County Grill & Smokehouse
A high review count signals widespread popularity and trust, making County Grill & Smokehouse a reliable choice for barbecue lovers.
For a fine-dining experience, book ahead at River Stone Chophouse; if you want a casual, crowd-favorite meal, head to County Grill & Smokehouse or Fuller's Raw Bar for fresh seafood.
Local Market Snapshot
19
Businesses listed
4.4★
Avg rating
1,397
Avg reviews
Jun 13, 2026
Last updated
Top Rated Restaurants
Highly rated at 4.6 stars from over 1,300 Google reviews, a popular local choice.
38 E Mellen St, Hampton, VA 23663, USAA local favorite with 4.5 stars from nearly 4,000 glowing reviews.
4200 Kilgore Ave, Hampton, VA 23666, USARanked 4.4 stars from over 3,200 Google reviews, this Hampton restaurant is a popular choice.
100 McNair Dr, Hampton, VA 23651, USARestaurants Rankings in Hampton, VA
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Fuller's Raw Bar38 E Mellen St, Hampton, VA 23663, USA | 4.6★ | 1,325 |
| #2 | Park Lane Tavern4200 Kilgore Ave, Hampton, VA 23666, USA | 4.5★ | 3,941 |
| #3 | The Deadrise100 McNair Dr, Hampton, VA 23651, USA | 4.4★ | 3,251 |
| #4 | Las Reinas Cocina13 E Queens Wy E, Hampton, VA 23669, USA | 4.4★ | 39 |
| #5 | County Grill & Smokehouse26 E Mercury Blvd, Hampton, VA 23669, USA | 4.3★ | 3,114 |
| #6 | Surf Rider Restaurant1 Marina Rd, Hampton, VA 23669, USA | 4.4★ | 2,387 |
| #7 | Southern Comfort Restaurant2163 Cunningham Dr, Hampton, VA 23666, USA | 4.0★ | 1,573 |
| #8 | The Twisted Crab2120 Allainby Way, Hampton, VA 23666, USA | 4.3★ | 1,604 |
| #9 | Marker 2021 E Queens Wy E, Hampton, VA 23669, USA | 4.2★ | 1,239 |
| #10 | The Vanguard Brewpub & Distillery504 N King St, Hampton, VA 23669, USA | 4.2★ | 1,221 |
Ranked by verified ratings & review volume · Data from Google Business listings · Updated June 2026
All Restaurants in Hampton
Family-run spot with a solid 4.4-star rating from nearly 40 Google reviews.
13 E Queens Wy E, Hampton, VA 23669, USA
Solid 4.3-star rating from over 3,100 Google reviews.
26 E Mercury Blvd, Hampton, VA 23669, USA
4.4 stars from over 2,300 reviews, reflecting consistent quality and customer satisfaction.
1 Marina Rd, Hampton, VA 23669, USA
A solid 4.0-star rating from over 1,500 local reviews on Google.
2163 Cunningham Dr, Hampton, VA 23666, USA
Known for solid 4.3★ quality across thousands of customer reviews in Hampton.
2120 Allainby Way, Hampton, VA 23666, USA
4.2 stars from over 1,200 reviews, a reliably popular Hampton dining choice.
21 E Queens Wy E, Hampton, VA 23669, USA
A solid 4.2-star rating from over 1,200 local Google reviews.
504 N King St, Hampton, VA 23669, USA
4.4 stars from over 1,100 reviews, reflecting consistent quality and customer satisfaction.
9 E Queens Wy E, Hampton, VA 23669, USA
Esteemed local eatery with a solid 4.2-star rating from nearly 1,000 Google reviews.
1044 W Mercury Blvd, Hampton, VA 23666, USA
Consistently rated 4.3 stars across 876 reviews, a trusted local dining choice.
17 E Queens Wy E, Hampton, VA 23669, USA
Rated 4.6 stars from over 650 Google reviews, this Hampton restaurant is a local favorite.
1026 Settlers Landing Rd, Hampton, VA 23669, USA
Popular local eatery with a solid 4.3-star rating from nearly 400 reviews.
1 E Mellen St Suite 208, Hampton, VA 23663, USA
Highly rated restaurant in Hampton with 4.7 stars from over 150 reviews.
124 S Armistead Ave, Hampton, VA 23669, USA
Popular local spot with 4.7 stars from over 150 Google reviews.
5 E Queens Wy E, Hampton, VA 23669, USA
A solid 4.4-star rating from over 1,500 Google reviews.
8032 Harbour View Blvd, Suffolk, VA 23435, USA
Hampton diners give this restaurant a solid 4.4 stars from nearly a thousand reviews.
10 S Mallory St, Hampton, VA 23663, USA
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Restaurants in Hampton, VA — Compared
| # | Business | RNM Score | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fuller's Raw Bar | 82/100 | 4.6 ★ | 1,325 |
| 2 | Park Lane Tavern | 80/100 | 4.5 ★ | 3,941 |
| 3 | The Deadrise | 78/100 | 4.4 ★ | 3,251 |
| 4 | Las Reinas Cocina | 68/100 | 4.4 ★ | 39 |
| 5 | County Grill & Smokehouse | 76/100 | 4.3 ★ | 3,114 |
| 6 | Surf Rider Restaurant | 78/100 | 4.4 ★ | 2,387 |
| 7 | Southern Comfort Restaurant | 71/100 | 4.0 ★ | 1,573 |
| 8 | The Twisted Crab | 76/100 | 4.3 ★ | 1,604 |
| 9 | Marker 20 | 75/100 | 4.2 ★ | 1,239 |
| 10 | The Vanguard Brewpub & Distillery | 75/100 | 4.2 ★ | 1,221 |
Ranked by RatingsNearMe Score · ratings (35%), review volume (30%), sentiment (20%), completeness (10%), availability (5%) · June 2026
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