• Newport, RI Clam and Seafood Chowder Hall of Fame
  • First Prize Award for Best Clam Chowder – Boston Harbor Fest
  • First Prize Award for Best Chowder – Newport, RI Clam Chowder Fest
  • 2000, 2001 & 2004, 2006 Herald News Readers’ Choice – First Place Awards for Best Prime Rib, Best Family Restaurant & Best Gourmet Cuisine
  • 2000, 2001, 2004, 2005 & 2006 Herald News Readers’ Choice – First Place Award for Best Seafood.
  • 2005 & 2006 Herald News Readers’ Choice – First Place Award for Lobster and Homemade Soup.
  • 1999-2006 member of the Top 100 Restaurants in America - Restaurant and Institutions magazine
  • 1996, 1997, & 2000 - 20th Top Grossing Restaurant in America – Restaurant Hospitality Magazine,
  • 2005 & 2006 Largest Independently-Owned Restaurant in America – Restaurants and Institutions (based on seating and square footage)
  • Top Grossing Banquet Facility in New England – Restaurant and Institution magazine
  • 1996 & 1999 Hospitality Magazine Award for Excellence in Dining

“My favorite restaurant for minestrone soup, prime rib, and baked stuffed lobster” – Mr. Food  Channel 10.

“Best Clam Chowder in New England” – Mr. Food, Channel 10

“The Venus thrives on being able to serve 2,000 people prime rib the way each and everyone wants it” – Bob Kerr, The Providence Journal

“Best Baked Stuffed Lobster in Southern New England – Emeril Lagasse, The Food Channel

“From the initial contact with your office staff, to the planning of the function, to the excellent menu choices you have available, your operation is First Class.” – Richard L. Branco, Charlton Memorial Hospital

“The words “no” and “we can’t” are not in the vocabulary of the Venus staff.” – Frances Parry, The Foxboro Company

“If you are looking for a successful function that people will rave about, Venus de Milo is the place to be.” – Kenneth Aurecchia, Steamfitters Union Local 476

“(Venus de Milo) can accommodate any size group and function – we’ve had dinners for hundreds of guests and the quality of the food and service is beyond compare. The staff at the Venus has this down to a science and is more than happy to handle any of our needs.” – Patricia A. Hanson, Raytheon

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