Hampton

Hampton food, mostly characterized by its rich assortment of seafood dishes, reflects a strong influence of the Italian cuisine and traditional American cuisine.

Popular Foods of Hampton Cuisine

• Brunswick stew – this is a traditional Virginian and Hampton food, which refers to a thick stew made up of meat and vegetables.

• Smithfield ham- this ham, which is also known as Virginia ham is quite famous in Hampton and all over Virginia, where the production of the ham only takes place in Smithfield town.

• Peanuts-both boiled and roasted peanuts are quite popular in the city's cuisine. Peanut soup, much liked by the inhabitants of Hampton, is known to be a traditional dish from the cuisine.

• Barbequed Pork- this is a pork based Hampton food item prepared by the barbeque method. The sauce used in making this barbecued dish is vinegar based which could be made sweet with the addition of tomatoes or made spicy by the inclusion of red pepper flakes.

Famous Places for Food in Hampton

There are several restaurants in the Hampton city, which are popular for its seafood dishes and Italian cuisine. Some of them are -

• Captain George's Seafood Restaurant

People having affinity for seafood mostly prefer this restaurant in Hampton, which offers various kinds of delicious seafood dishes which include shrimp, crab legs, broiled salmon, crab soup etc.

• Capri Italian Restaurant

This restaurant in Hampton offers various kinds of Italian dishes with subs and pizzas being available in several varieties and flavors. Other specialties include stuffed veal, shrimp and spinach, scallops, pasta dishes, spaghettis, and eggplant ala capri.

• Steak and Ale

The best Hampton food at this restaurant includes prime rib and steak, which is popularly served along with baked potato and salad. However, there are a few elegant desserts and appetizers also, on the menu.