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    Alewerks L.A.B. Taproom

    4.3 (12 reviews)

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    Andrew G.

    Nice and calm place to drink a beer or two while shopping at the outlet stores. Good selection of tasty beers. Friendly staff quick to answer questions and pour beer. Good selection of shirts and hats to purchase. Plenty of packaged beer available for sale. Very family oriented with families with small children. For munchies they have some chips and pretzles on site for sale. Well lit with a nice large window for watching shoppers go by.

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    James B.

    Great little spot. I went specifically for one bourbon barrel aged Porter they brought back while I just happened to be visiting Williamsburg. It was worth the stop for that beer alone, but their menu was very diverse and really everything was good. We happened to hit Halloween music trivia night, so I don't know if it's always that crowded or just happened to be that night. We got the last couple seats in the house. It's not a cancel place, just a spot in strip mall type building, but still comfortable. Definitely worth a visit if you are in the area. Oh, seemed like they had a LOT of merchandise too if you like that kinda thing from your breweries.

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    Joshua H.

    Wonderfully crafted beer with unique flavor notes and lots of space, Alewerks L.A.B. features a sizeable draft menu (for a microbrewery) and quite a few surprises when it comes to options. They also have food! They advertise a good amount of events each weekday and seem to put an emphasis on drink specials and bingo. I ordered a flight (slightly pricey for 3-6 beers) but every one stood out from the usual array of options locally. I would highly recommend trying this location if you're visiting, since it has some exclusive options from the normal taproom, and is close to lots of shopping/dining options.

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    Craft 31

    Craft 31

    3.8
    (610 reviews)
    3.8 mi
    $$

    Visiting from out of town. Made reservations for a Friday evening and had no trouble getting in,…read morealthough it was busy. My husband was pleased with the offerings of beer and enjoyed what he had. WE had Boat Cheese Curds with Marinara as an appetizer and they were quite good. I ordered Fried Crab Claw Cakes that came with potatoes and a slaw. All were very tasty. My husband got the Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya and loved it. We took desserts for later at the hotel: My husband's brownie was good and they packed the ice cream separately, so that made him happy. I had the peach cobbler, and while good -- I tend to like my peaches a bit more "peachy" ....they use lots and lots of cinnamon and allspice. The fruit was dark brown. Good, but not what I'd hoped for.

    Today I ordered two entrees and a side, to pick up for take out. The place is very cleqn and…read moreworkers polite. However the food was terrible! We ordered a Diners burger, Virginia burger, and house wings. The Burgers were borderline inedible due to the huge amount of salt. If i had been dining in I would have sent it back. I would not feed that much salted meat to my dog. The burgers dampness also had literally demolished the lower bun and iceberg lettuce. So i had to disgard those sodding blobs. The Virginian burger also salty, and the crab cake, small and underwhelming. The Chicken wings tasteless and dry. On too of this i had no choice but to pay a 10% tip for "take out prepare ". If i can give zero i would. Id say "fire the chef"

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    Dominion Dogs Hot Dogs Cold Beer

    Dominion Dogs Hot Dogs Cold Beer

    4.6
    (71 reviews)
    4.9 mi

    Dominion Dogs was absolutely worth the stop. We tried several items, including the German Dog, corn…read moredog, and pickle fries, and everything was fresh, flavorful, and well prepared. The German Dog had a great combination of sauerkraut and spicy brown mustard, with plenty of topping in every bite. The corn dog was golden and crisp on the outside with a juicy hot dog inside. The real surprise was the pickle fries. They were crunchy, tangy, well seasoned, and especially good with the dipping sauce. The menu has a lot of creative choices beyond ordinary hot dogs, and the prices are very reasonable for the quality and portion sizes. The restaurant also has a welcoming, family-owned feel that makes the experience even better. A fun local spot with great food and plenty of personality. We would definitely return and try more of the menu.

    Sophia and I ate here for lunch on July 4th. This has been a very good spot to eat hot dogs for…read moreyears. Every stop has resulted in very good meals, no bad moments here at all. Let's see how this stop turned out. We were able to get a table during lunch time where there was a good crowd on hand. Since it was the 4th, I expected there would be a few more. The staff was pretty busy taking care of diners and orders ready for takeout. It was a little warm inside, but it wasn't a surprise given the weather was really hot. And there was a fan literally behind is blowing out much needed air. The special they had for the 4th was $2.50 corn dogs and $2.50 PBR beer. We said no to beer, but couldn't resist corn dogs. My order consisted of two of them and a small order of cheese curds. Sophia ordered two corn dogs and a Roadhouse hot dog. This was the first time in a long time I'me had corn dogs so I couldn't resist given the special. And boy did they deliver. I actually started to get full after eating my first one. They were really good and well cooked. And great call to add cheese curds to the meal. Tasted great especially with the sauce. Sophia enjoyed her selections and had leftovers to take home as well. There you have it. Another great lunch for the two of us. We'll be back soon :)

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    Cook's Burger Bar

    Cook's Burger Bar

    4.5
    (59 reviews)
    2.0 mi

    I haven't lived a long life yet but in my time, absolutely the best burger and fries I've ever had…read morehands down. I ordered the bacon cheeseburger with the bibb lettuce, marinated tomato, and cook sauce (ketchup and mayo) on top with brioche buns that have seeds on them. I ordered a small fry for $7 and got a huge bowl full with a sauce I didn't even know, but God it was fantastic. I never want to eat another burger for the rest of my life it was so great, any other burger will utterly fail to impress or satisfy me. Not to mention the restaurant itself, I loved the disco ball that hung from the ceiling and the vibe like it's old school. Almost like the burger joints of the 1950s had a baby with a "millennial bro" burger place but in a best of way, not in any bad way. Service wasn't the best and was slow for the few people that were in the restaurant as we were. Certainly wasn't packed and I understand the way they make their food takes long but for awhile it was getting restless waiting for my fries to come out after they handed me my burger. Side tid bit for the ones with kiddos, every kids meal comes with a go gurt (as of this review) with a whole bunch of fries. Burger was the same size as an adult burger though just fair warning. No complaints at all what soever, just pointing out minor things that I know people may find helpful to know before visiting. If it wasn't this good, I wouldn't have written such a throughly detailed review

    This place was so good! Our waitress was funny and great, the food was incredible, I would get a…read moredouble if I went back, for bun to burger ratio though. The farmers fries were so good. Great beer selection, there was also live music the night we were there. We would go back time as time again if we lived in Williamsburg. Cannot say enough good about this sweet place. The vibe is also so cool.

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    Strangeways Brewing

    Strangeways Brewing

    4.1
    (44 reviews)
    2.3 mi

    A brewery in a strip mall. I know what you're thinking but hear me out. Once inside, you don't…read morefeel like you are in a mini mall or even a shopping area. The brewery is large, clean, colorful, spacious and inviting. It's uniquely decorated. Think taxidermy animals on the wall but half car couches. My family really enjoyed out trip to SB. First off, it was a quiet day. The bartender, a young guy, was super helpful. Flights of 10? Made my husband happy. I can't lie, there were 2 beers I wanted to taste. I like sours. The more they are reds and green, I usually like them. I can share the lucky charms one was not for me. The Welch's jelly sour was a win with me! Lots of merch to choose from. My husband got a really interesting scientist hat. Another win- they sell juice boxes for kids! All this place needs is some food. True score: 3.75

    Plenty of options with strange, slightly off putting decor…read more I came here with a group for trivia, which was very fun. It did get very loud, but that's on par for any brewery. There were a lot of drink options, but not many snacks, so if you come here, eat before or have a plan to grab food after. I got the Sapphire Robot, which was sweet without being overwhelming. As someone who doesn't like beer that much, this was perfect. The decor was strange, which works for the name, but it put off my friends. If a ton of taxidermy bothers you, maybe skip it.

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    German Pretzels And Beer

    German Pretzels And Beer

    3.3
    (7 reviews)
    7.9 mi

    I almost went for the ham and cheese--which looked good--but I like a pretzel dog, so that was the…read moredirection I took. That proved to be a mistake. The dog, while flavorful in terms of the seasoning, was saturated with grease. And there was no pretzel around this dog. Instead, it was like a brittle puff pastry. Once again, there is no sign that anyone in this establishment understands how a pretzel differs from other bread items. In Germany, this would have been a crime. But the most embarrassing part was the side of potato chips. When I saw them in the storage bin they were being kept in for service, I thought they looked gross. In my basket, they looked worse. Overcooked if not burned. My wife at a couple. I ate one and tossed the rest. Absolutely vile. How a food service manager in that establishment would allow those chips to be served to (over)paying guests is beyond me. Again, like in the other BG eateries I visited, no one cares, no effort is made, and no pride is taken. The guests deserve better standards and some effort to demonstrate that BG appreciates their businesses.

    On price alone it's hard to rate this establishment very highly with a single pretzel coming in at…read morenearly $12 after taxes and the park's own unavoidable "5% surcharge" for unexplained reasons. However, the product itself is very tasty. The employees are friendly and helpful if not a little rushed. The outdoor seating area is a nice place to enjoy a pretzel and a drink under the shade. All told, it's one of the least expensive places to eat in the Busch Gardens park ecosystem, but it's still expensive.

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    Indian Fields Tavern

    Indian Fields Tavern

    4.5
    (174 reviews)
    20.4 mi
    $$

    Well, back from the cruise and REALLY not feeling the whole "cook our own meal" after being so…read morespoiled, we decided to venture out and try something new. I was tasked with phoning in the reservation (thankfully the meal went better than that debacle)and since we were dining early it wasn't an issue. First of all, there are two places in the property; the Tavern and 5 Fields pizza and beer. We dined at the Tavern. GORGEOUS garden lining the old farmhouse! We went in and were seated inside right away. As it was almost 100 today it was ideal seating. The decore is well.... different. Where we sat was a truck grill from 1928, and there was more of a sports motiff. (If you go and sit in the same room, let me know if you can spot the crooked pic!) Once again, my curse at remembering names of the servers has hit again which is a real sham because she was beyond AWESOME. She was VERY patient with my extremely frustrating mum which was nice. We both got this truly genius idea of an appetizer to start; a veggie boat with a ranch style dressing. Omg it was perfect. Warm day, cruciferous veggies, ice cold drinks. Heaven. Next came the burgers, she got the Tavern burger, I got the Charles City burger. The Tavern has cheddar cheese and bacon, the Charles City has bree cheese and this creamy mojo ajo aoli along with fried shallots....there is probably more but all I know is that I feel like an idiot never having triple creme bree on a burger before. I have to take a moment to also inform you that they make the BEST Cosmo outside of NYC. Perfectly blended and chilled, and just strong enough to celebrate a Friday night. Yowza! One.more thing. They tempted me with a scoop of their home made butter pecan ice cream. I just want to move in and become one with this place it was so good. I haven't had butter pecan this good in 50 years!! After this essay I guess you could say that I HIGHLY recommend this restaurant. It's in a beautiful area, lots of parking, great food & ambiance. I couldn't find a single fault.

    Omg - if they won't let you bring food then step up your game! You shouldn't have hour waits for a…read morelittle pizza

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