Chen&#x27;s Asian Grill

Decided to stop here while we were riding the motorcycles on a beautiful day. The experience…read morestarted off annoyingly but got much better. The host told us there was a 20 minute wait which was fine, but we ended up waiting for 45 minutes. I'd rather a host tell me it's an hour wait and call my name after 45 minutes rather than tell me the wait is short and make me wait that long. Other than that the service was great and the food was very good once we were finally seated.

The waterfront location is really the only thing that sets this restaurant apart. The view…read moredefinitely adds to the experience, but it feels like the restaurant relies too heavily on it and lets too many other aspects fall short. Parking is very limited, and the wait system is practically nonexistent. For a restaurant that regularly has long waits and doesn't accept reservations, I expected a much better process. The host staff was short and unfriendly with our party of four and couldn't even provide a rough wait time. Service throughout the meal was slow. My water glass had lipstick stains around the rim, which was pretty off-putting. My father ordered a beer that didn't arrive until after our food, and by then we had honestly forgotten he had ordered it. We also weren't given appetizer plates before our appetizer was brought out. We ended up getting up and finding plates ourselves. The food was fine, but nothing memorable. Considering the prices, I expected much better quality. It honestly wasn't any better than what you'd get at a casual fish and chips restaurant. The waterfront view is beautiful, but it wasn't enough to make up for the service, cleanliness, and overall dining experience. Unfortunately, we won't be returning.

Bar scene on a packed Wednesday night!

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What a sunset!

The Sammich cafe

5.0(5 reviews)

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A little hole in the wall on Old Towne Road. The owner and chef is so kind and personable! The menu…read morecontains classic "sammich's" and subs which come with a bag of chips. They also offer chili - more of a soupy consistency, but doesn't lack the flavor. The chicken noodle soup was a bit salty for our taste, but we liked the bold thick noodles and chunky chicken in this hearty soup. I ordered the tuna salad sandwich on toasted bread - you can add any toppings/condiments you like. It's nice to finally have a standard sandwich a lot in Williamsburg and locally owned which is not a chain. The owner was super kind and open to suggestions and comments. We look forward to seeing this spot grow!

This is a brand new sandwich shop in Williamsburg they're open every day except for Sunday from 12…read moreto 6 me and my husband both had both had rubins and it came with a side of potato salad which was out of this world highly recommend this place great service and I really care about they're customers and the satisfaction that you have

Tuna salad sammich, and chili

Turkey club sandwich

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Dale House Cafe

4.3(28 reviews)

5.7 mi

I happened to stop into the cafe shortly before they were closing and just had me a hard cider…read morewhich I enjoyed outdoors in front of the James River. It is a cute place to stop and get something to munch on while your visiting Jamestown. They have quick snacks and some nice sammies & real food to eat if your hungry. My friend got the minestrone soup which she said was very good. There is a patio that you can sit outside & enjoy your food or snacks on a good day. I also took note of the local items they happened to carry like the fudge and the honey. The staff was also nice & helpful. A solid place to visit in the Jamestown area when your in need of a quick bite or drink.

After spending two weeks stopping in at quick places to eat doing museums - Dale House Cafe was a…read morehidden gem! We ordered a spring wrap and a pulled pork BBQ sandwich. Both were excellent! And, the most inexpensive and satisfying museum meal we had on our trip! I liked that they had options for your side with your sandwich and you were not just stuck with potato chips! As a vegan, it was nice to see a vegan option on the menu and it was so tasty I took a picture of the menu so I could try to recreate it at home! If you are stopping at the museums at Jamestown - give this place a try!

Beautiful river view from the patio. Weather was sunny but breezy!

Patio seating with a relaxing view of the James river

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Food For Thought

4.5(3.6k reviews)

12.4 mi

The food was awesome! I had the Family Reunion! I do recommend it…read more Service was very good.

I always have a great time at Food For Thought. Whenever we visit, it's usually with a big family…read moregroup, and this time we had eleven people. The staff is consistently gracious and accommodating, which really sets them apart from other restaurants that seem to dread large parties. Even on a busy Friday night, we were seated in under thirty minutes. Our waiter was friendly, attentive, and handled multiple tables with ease. He stayed on top of our orders and refills, and he took allergies seriously, checking with the kitchen to make sure certain dishes were safe. That level of care is always appreciated. As always, the food was excellent. I usually go for the crabcakes, but this time I tried the special, a crowned salmon, and it was so tasty. They truly do seafood well here, and the portions are always hearty. Every experience here is consistently great. The atmosphere is welcoming, and the manager even stopped by our table to check in, which was a nice touch. I always recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting Williamsburg.

Cilantro Cilantro Lime Chicken

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The front door

Zeats

3.9(153 reviews)

47.7 mi

Stopped in after an appointment because it looked interesting. There are multiple types it's soup…read moreand even better, you can try them before you buy. That was a great surprise. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The soup was yummy and the sandwich was very tasty. The bread was extremely fresh and the toppings were delicious. My only complaint would be the place could have been cleaner but it was not horrible. Will definitely stop in again.

They are closed! There's a sign on the door about technical difficulties and it's been a week.read more

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The Blue Heron Restaurant - Charles City

3.5(88 reviews)

16.6 mi

My husband and I chose to stay at the hotel in July. We ate lunch and also dinner at the Blue…read moreHeron. The food was delicious. All of our drinks served from the bar were also great! I had fried oysters, crab cakes, while my husband had fried shrimp. We had the crab dip and our dessert was the BEST chocolate peanut butter cake and it was superb!!! We would give Blue Heron 10 out of 5 stars if we could. We highly recommend it. We ate lunch out on the deck overlooking the water and enjoyed seats inside for dinner. The staff was truly friendly and very welcoming.

Food and service are great. The views are unbeatable, located right on the Chickahominy River…read more Has boat gas and lodging on site but they are technically separate if I recall correctly. Either way, these are "must knows" if your passing through the area and looking to fill your belly and boat up!

View from the dog friendly patio.

Shrimp Tacos

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Menu

Island House Restaurant & Marina

4.4(260 reviews)

70.4 mi

Delish. Highly recommended by our neighbors in VB who know the owners. So, when driving to Delaware…read morefor the weekend and going past it, we decided to stop in. It's a long drive into the middle of nowhere to a very charming beachfront town but it was a dreary and rainy day. We easily parked in the large gravel lot and walked inside and were immediately sat at a table by the water with a lovely view. Our waitress was prompt and super friendly. We chose to get the crab hush puppies and were thrilled to see they were made fresh and hot to order and tasted phenomenal. We devoured them quickly. We decided to split the fish taco meal since it was lunch for us and it came with two large-sized tacos and cole slaw. It was a nice portion for an entree and was easily enough for both of us for a lighter lunch. Really delicious sweet tea so I took some to go. Small gift shop attached and tons of seating inside and expansive views of the water with a back wall of windows all around.

So happy we stopped here! Great food, great view, and great service. Best and biggest oysters…read moreI've had in a while. Make sure to give them a try.

Wachapreague Channel

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Garlic Steamed Clams

Five Forks Cafe

4.1(340 reviews)

8.8 mi

The service feels very down to earth. You choose your seating. It's very diner feel and bit on the…read morehole in the wall. Since I didn't have breakfast I ordered my staple of biscuits and gravy. The gravy and sausage were great. The biscuits were moist and perfect. The eggs were good but I like them more runny. I would go back.

This seems to be a small place, but it's larger once you get inside and we receipted immediately. I…read morewanted to try the biscuits and they were perfect as were the Home fries. The fries were not a bit greasy. My husband had an enormous blueberry pancake with Virginia ham both excellent. Service is great and our waitress moved around like she owned the place. I mean that in the best way. Just outside the historic district. This is a great breakfast spot.

Breakfast

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Entrance

Wharf Hill Brewing

4.4(305 reviews)

15.0 mi

Shrimp and grits were the Sunday Special and were wonderful, side dish was fried green tomatoes…read morewhich were the best. Not too crowded, service was very good. Will be returning soon for some more shrimp and grits :)

Dining room is very small and usually packed so I recommend either getting there early or very…read morelate. The service is usually fast and waiters are always knowledgeable and kind. The food is good. Not our favorite place in town but we do enjoy the food every once in a while. The water tastes very strange. We will definitely be back!

Dining room

Fried green tomatoes

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Deborah W.

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9 years ago

Stopped here after reading seven 5 star reviews but we were a little disappointed. They have great egg rolls and my garlic shrimp dinner was excellent. They have many reasonably priced menu options. But husband's order of chicken and cashew had weird texture breaded chicken in it that didn't seem like chicken. His meal was very mediocre. Just don't order their chicken and cashew, and you should be OK. read more

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3

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9 years ago

Nice Asian Fusion restaurant near Chippokes State Park. 5.5 miles from our cabin. Mongolian beef and hunan chicken had nice presentation, healthy balance of fresh vegetables. Reasonable prices for generous portions. read more

Mary S.

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9 years ago

Excellent food at this restaurant. Everything is made fresh and quite delicious. Portions are large and you'll be coming back again and again for more. read more

Derek B.

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4

8 years ago

Visited the area and found a great restaurant. Good food and a lot of it for the price. Clean restaurant and friendly people.

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