Kit C.
Yelp
Let's talk Truffle Mushroom Pizza, because oh my word. This was the star. Crispy crust - with amazing chew, earthy mushrooms, and enough truffle to make you briefly consider liquidating your 401k to fund a weekly habit. A perfect 10. To die for. Honestly, this pizza is doing the Lord's work.
And then... the Short Rib. Sigh. If the pizza was Beyoncé, this was the opening act you politely clap for before sneaking to the bar. The meat was fine, but the polenta? A dense, too-rich brick that desperately needed a little love and, frankly, a splash of jus to save it from itself. Instead of a creamy canvas, it felt like a carb hostage situation. A solid 6, but only because short ribs are nearly impossible to mess up entirely.
Service? Pleasant and efficient, though not the kind that leaves you wanting to hug your server goodbye. They got the job done, which is perfectly respectable. The live guitarist, however, deserves a record deal--mellow, charming, and exactly the right vibe.
Oh, and the bathroom? Spotless and well-appointed. Ladies, you know what I mean: the kind of restroom where you don't regret setting your purse down for a second.
Final take: Go for the pizza, stay for the vibes, and maybe skip the short rib unless you've lost a bet. The Hampton Social nails atmosphere and has at least one dish worth writing home about. Until the polenta situation is addressed, I'm giving it a solid: (4 out of 5--saved entirely by that pizza miracle).