I had never stepped inside the Williamsburg Inn before but was feeling curious at the end of…read moreNovember. After an event at the Lodge, my mom and I popped in and opted to dine at Restoration Bar for lunch. The dining area was ornate yet comfy with lots of natural light. Our server was lovely. We started with the butternut bisque curry, which had quite the hint of spice, and then we shared a pizza. We both looooved the pizza; it was so good! Even our server said it's her favorite item on their menu. It's certainly a good option for a meal in Colonial Williamsburg.

The service was outstanding and the ambiance was very appropriate for the colonial Williamsburg…read morearea.

If you go to this restaurant I guess you should stick with what they are best known for (meat). My…read moresister and I ordered the shrimp and scallops. The shrimp were not fresh and they were overcooked so it made the texture rubbery. Our waiter Michael tried his best to make things right by having them cook us more shrimp but this batch came back worst than the first. Thank you to Michael for giving us such great service but unfortunately the quality of the food does not match the service you provide to the customers.

Harris James was an amazing server. The food and service was spectacular. We will be back because…read moreof Harris. Thank you for the wonderful experience dinning.

A group of four of us were excited to finally go to the new location of Oceans & Ale, and I'm sorry…read moreto say that we were disappointed. The fresh catch meal included a simple house salad, and it took 30 minutes for the salad to arrive. Shortly after the salad arrived, our meals came out, and they were lukewarm. I had the grilled mahi mahi with lemon dill butter over some roasted fingerling potatoes and corn. While the fish itself was a nice piece and well prepared, its not-quite-warm temperature made it less appetizing to eat. The same was true for our other meals: the seafood pot pie and the mahi mahi fish tacos. While our waitress offered to have them all reheated, we both didn't have time as we had theatre tickets and reheating the tacos with their toppings, the pot pie with its pastry crust, and the seared fish didn't sound appealing. The restaurant's dining room was comfortable, and the bar area looked vibrant. Hopefully they are still breaking in their new facility, as we liked dining with them in their previous location.

I want to give them another chance with different menu items. I think there's potential this place…read moreis better than our experience. We went on a Sunday afternoon at 3 PM and were promptly seated. The atmosphere was fine, pretty open and unexceptional, but modern and new. Big screen in front of us playing the Sunday football game. Server was quick to get drink orders in, 12 oz. Commonwealth Modern 'Smores stout for $8 and my wife got a $16 Peppermint Espresso Martini. I appreciated the nice Commonwealth stout and the price was fine. The Peppermint Espresso martini was mediocre and very overpriced considering that. Our food took a long time. Like 3 apologies from the server long. There were 2 parties of like 10 that were in process when we sat so I get it. But I do feel like something should be given when it's 45 minutes plus on food. Anyway, on to the food.... My kid is not much of an eater and they did not have any type of kid menu. Ended up with a soft pretzel for $13. Add cheese fondue and it's $16. It was very big and delicious.... At $16 it's hard to be excited about it though. The cheese fondue definitely made the pretzel. I was not overly hungry and got She crab soup $8.50 for the cup and a Caesar salad $5. The soup was good, they add the crab on top so you can see they give you about half a cup and for the price it was good. Definitely not the best she crab soup in the area, but good enough. Caesar was just croutons, Parmesan and dressing and was fine. My wife got the "fresh catch" Chilean Sea Bass for $33. It was kind of fishy tasting. Fresh fish is rarely fishy. It was overcooked, horribly plated and the blackened seasoning had minimal flavor. It was bad. We asked for some tarter for it and it made it tolerable. The server offered to replace it, but having just waited 45 minutes for food we weren't going to chance something else, particularly since we were with another couple. While we were waiting I had 2 $3 special Budweisers and my wife had a $14 Snowflake Margarita. They were all fine. My kids sprite was $4 which feels outrageous, but I don't know what places are charging these days for sodas. I normally don't pay attention. Bill came with another apology for all the waiting and no discount. Tough to make it as a seafood restaurant when you are struggling with your seafood. I heard their seafood nachos are excellent.... Maybe I'll give them another chance for those. My first experience was not a good one.

The Fat Canary remains our number one choice for a fine dining experience in Williamsburg…read more The food, service, and ambiance are all excellent. During our most recent meal, we enjoyed the blood orange martinis, the ham and mozzarella appetizer, short ribs, fish special, and crepes dessert, plus a bottle of pinot noir. The restaurant bills a 3.5% surcharge to support the kitchen staff. I would much rather see that incorporated into the menu prices. I don't understand why it's separate. I understand providing a competitive edge to staff, just build it into the prices.

We had an amazing time in the downstairs of Fat Canary. Only negative is that it is hard to get in,…read moremust make reservations waay ahead of time. Atmosphere is really modern and nice. Staff were very friendly and the menu options is divine(downstairs). Service was top notch and kudos to the chef, very tatsty. Please excuse some of my pics, i forgot the name of the dish. It was on the downstairs menu.

I came here during brunch and got their prefixed brunch 3 course ($50). This came with a drink ,…read morepastries, and the three course meal. For starters I got the French onion soup which came out in about 20 minutes. Soup was very solid and had more of a purée taste which was surprisingly good. The pasties especially the chocolate croissants were also delicious. After another 25 minutes the main dishes came out. I got the fillet which came with a peppercorn glaze (amazing!) and crispy potato pie. Fillet was cooked to correct medium rare temperature and tasted delicious! For desert, I got the cheesecake with raspberry! It was really rich and delicious! The raspberry puree provided a nice tart taste to go alongside the sweetness! Staff were very friendly and the service for this entire meal was about an hour thru. A very delicious place restaurant that I'd gladly come back to if I'm in the area! Food(50%): 8.8 Staff/service(25%): 8.5 Value(25%): 8.0 Overall: 8.5/10

A special treat for the birthday girl, my wife. We made a reservation for two but turns out we…read moredidnt need it, we sat at the bar. Plenty of bar stools. Wife started with a Cosmo and an old fashion for me. Great drinks and nice pour as well. My wife had the lobster and I had the shrimp dish. Both were absolutely amazeballs. Finished with the Apple desert...sorry no pics. It was very delish! Thank You Chef. Service was absolutely top notch and several friendly helpful staff members..Thank You Le Yaca!

I just had my first experience here with my roomate. We shared charcuterie, olives,…read more focaccia grilled cheese with apple butter, and a jasmine green ferment. It was superb. So much food came out that our plan at a midday snack became our dinner. Half of the grilled cheese made its way back home. I especially liked the Brie, whipped ricotta, and speck on the charcuterie board. The grilled cheese was perfectly balanced with the apple butter and mustard as well. We also got roasted red peppers as a surprise. Those and the olives were again, superb! We ate in the dead of winter, and left fully warmed by our meal. I can imagine the ambiance in the summer to be delightful when they open their outdoor patio! One thing to note if it's your first time. We sat ourselves and ordered at a register for our food. It was brought to us by friendly staff. Afterwards we bussed our glassware and left our plates.

Jardin is a pretty great spot for a casual wine outing. Not really a place you'd go for a full meal…read moreif you're starving , though they do have some sandwiches and light bites but again if you're really hungry, you might want to eat beforehand. The atmosphere is where this place really shines to me: cozy, chill, and super inviting. It's a great spot to unwind with friends in the evening to chat and catch up. They have a solid charcuterie selection and a nice variety of wines that I can truly appreciate. If you're looking for a relaxed, intimate spot to catch up with friends over a glass Jardin is absolutely worth checking out.

I go to Bird Girl regularly…read more Beer selection is unmatched. Truly unique things in cans from the best breweries all over the country. Available for consumption on or off site. They're always kind. Super cute indoor space and yard with picnic tables outsides. Pizza is phenomenal, my dad says the Sharpie Tattoo is the best pizza he has ever eaten. Love their rotating weekly specials. Try them if you have not!

This is kinda long, sorry. I usually do not leave reviews,…read morelaziness mostly, but there just hasn't been a place that really blew me away. I've been in the industry for over 25 years grew up with the "the best pizza places" in Queens..... blah, blah, and tbh I am kinda a snob too, I know how hard a kitchen is. But I can also tell when a restaurant just puts crap out because if they don't no more job.. but this friggin place has that special something that you can automatically tell that there is actually love put into everything. It's just one of those places. I honestly have not been this amazed by pizza in years. It's all the same. It was like having pizza for the first time again. This is 100% a BOH PLACE. Between the crazy quality of the beer selection and that sauce holy crap I'm going to dream about that damn sauce! I say that this is a restaurant for restaurant people but anyone would be floored by this place. GREAT F'N JOB Just go. Had to buy a hat to represent this great addition to the area Maybe this will help Hilton Village become a destination to eat, drink and bar hop. Who the hell needs 75 architects and lawyers??? More food and more people with passion!

4/17/2026 What a…read moregreat find! The Curio Staff was welcoming and friendly, from the gentleman serving as a "doorman" of sorts to the counter staff. I had just come from a hair appointment down the street and on my way back to my car, I noticed Sangria advertised on the mini sandwich board outside. I'm a HUGE fan of a glass of fruity Sangria on a hot day! The fact that it was Happy Hour with $5 glasses made it even easier to draw me inside!! When I explained this was my first visit, they explained the Curio concept, the various areas for sitting, sipping and gathering as well as the Curio Card process. They even had a small but really intriguing menu of various snacks, from charcuterie to flatbread and even dessert. The menu changes a couple times a month, making me want to plan more visits! The staff offered me sips of each so I could decide on a Sangria flavor. Despite not being a Moscato fan, I chose the Moscato Mule Sangria. It was light, refreshing and had the Moscow Mule flavors with the added sweetness of Moscato wine. I wandered into the cellar to explore more wine offerings and wound up running into fellow educators and their friends I had never met. We chatted like we were catching up and laughed about shared birthdays and teaching!! They invited me to hang with them, but I had to get home for Dog Mom Duty. We exchanged numbers so we could plan another "run-in" downtown SOON! If you haven't visited Curio, I HIGHLY recommend it. Bring a friend, or plan on making a few. Next time, I'll be ordering food with my wine and lingering much longer! Thanks for a great end to my week. See y'all soon! Cheers!

Curio was introduced to me by a friend and I am obsessed with this place. So many different seating…read moreareas to choose from, I always opt for the basement. The service is wonderful, with staff being very knowledgeable about the wines. What I love is the fact that you can taste as many wines as you want to once you've loaded up your Curio card. You can also choose a 2oz or 3oz pour instead if you already know what you want. I haven't tried the food here yet, but I'll definitely be coming back for the cinnamon spiced sangria and the mulled wine (must be bought from the bar. Not available on tap.) A must for all wine lovers.

I dined at La Oficina in Chesapeake, VA, and it was such a great experience! From the moment we…read morewalked in, the atmosphere was vibrant, welcoming, and full of energy. The décor gives that modern Latin vibe -- perfect for date night, girls' night, or even a birthday dinner. Which we went for an Influencer night The food was absolutely delicious and full of flavor. Everything came out fresh, beautifully presented, and seasoned just right. You can tell they take pride in both the taste and the presentation. The drinks were just as impressive -- crafted perfectly and definitely worth trying if you enjoy a good cocktail. Customer service was top tier. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made sure we were comfortable the entire time. We never felt rushed, and they were happy to answer questions about the menu. If you're looking for a spot in Chesapeake with great food, strong drinks, and a fun vibe, La Oficina is definitely a place to check out. I'll definitely be back!

They take reservations! Yay!…read more This place has plenty of parking which is nice. We had never tried this place before so I didn't know what to expect. I ordered the picanha tacos with rice. It was delicious! I wish the tacos had some kind of sauce on top, maybe like a chimichurri sauce? The service was pretty good. The inside set up is a bit wonky and sometimes the sun comes in through the windows blinding you. We had to move tables. I'd go back!

Tides & Vines is a staple in Snow Hill. It is a place where everyone is welcome and accepted. If…read moreyou're looking for a good drink or great company you are bound to find it at Tides. Ashlea and Chelsea have created such a fun atmosphere for every customer whether you're looking for a beverage, flatbread, homemade dessert, or even better conversation, you will find it here: the hidden gem of Snow Hill!

Tides and Vines is the latest and greatest addition to the Downtown Snow Hill District! A wine bar…read morewith a great low key, friendly vibe. Chelsea and the gang make you feel right at home and have some nice selections to fit your mood. A very chill spot to relax, drink some wine and hang out..