A Hampton restaurant that opened with hopes of revitalizing downtown now faces losing its operating permit after the Planning Commission voted to recommend revocation following months of safety incidents.
Chance’s Restaurant and Lounge opened in 2024 as what many saw as a promising addition to Hampton’s downtown waterfront district. The establishment was intended to serve as a neighborhood gathering spot where residents could share meals and enjoy the area’s defining waterfront views.
However, the restaurant has generated multiple police reports and safety concerns that have rippled through the surrounding community. Police officials told the Hampton Planning Commission that the venue has struggled to balance its nightlife operations with neighborhood harmony…