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The Venetian Hot Plate is a charming Port Aransas restaurant opened in 1995 by Venice immigrants Maurice and Linda Halioua, recently reconstructed and reopened following damage by Hurricane Harvey. The restaurant is open Tuesdays through Saturdays for dinner service, offering a full menu of delicious Italian-influenced fare with South Texas flair. Delicious homemade pasta dishes highlight Gulf seafood, including shrimp-and-scallops-infused linguine golfo and spaghetti pescatora with mussels and clams. Chef's specialty entrees include scallopine carciofi, cumin-crusted rack of lamb, pan-seared anatra duck, and jumbo lump crab cakes with lemon-basil aioli. Vegetarian and vegan entrees are available upon request. Dates can choose from a selection of delectable authentic Italian desserts to share, including amaretto chocolate mousse, tiramisu, and creme brulee.
232 Beach Avenue, Port Aransas, TX 78323, Phone: 361-749-7617
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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