[[HIGHLIGHT]]I love that this restaurant is a historic house that Thomas Jefferson frequently visited.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The wait was manageable, and the food wasn't bad at all. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The tavern has a great old-timey feel--it's definitely an experience.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I ordered Mrs. Campbell's fried chicken; it was well-seasoned and a generous portion for the $32 price tag. My friend really enjoyed the Seafood Pye! The Monticello Spritzer was also delicious--I always love a good, fruity Prosecco. Cons: I'm a big dessert person, but the selection was a bit "meh." I opted for the Seasonal Trifle, but it didn't blow me away; I probably should've tried the chocolate tart instead. They also recommended their popular spoon bread. I'll admit I'm picky, and it just wasn't for me. It wasn't as flavorful as I'd hoped--I think I was expecting a sweet honey taste, but it felt a bit lacking. Overall, I would probably try this place again, but there are so many other restaurants in Williamsburg still on my list! read more

Beautiful historic building, great service, food was delicious albeit rich. I recommend the fried chicken, salad, pease soup, and Laird's punch. read more

Food and service have fallen off since we last visited which was over twenty years ago. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It still has the great historical charm of dining in the 1800s[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] but our waitress was very inattentive and the meal dragged on between courses and it was one of those meals where you could not wait for it to be over sadly. It's an expensive meal and nothing stood out so I don't think I even remember what any of us ordered. Thankfully the following night we had an awesome dinner at King Arms Tavern which I will be dropping a 5 star review as soon as I'm done posting this one: read more

What an experience! A friend of mine made a reservation for around sunset. It was nice after dinner to walk back to the car with the sun setting. When we arrive, we parked at a lot a little bit down the street we had a very small walk to the restaurant . The musician who came around playing really set the vibe for the entire restaurant while we were there. The window seating and the candle light really also added to the ambience. The historic building was the cherry on top of all of it. I ordered the seafood pye and it was fantastic! I highly recommend it! A few other tables had ordered it, and they also were raving about it. All of our desserts were fantastic. My favorite was the raspberry sorbet, but I also really enjoyed the fruit trifle that they had. Pricing is very reasonable for what they offer. I think this is an affordable experience for most. I will definitely be returning . read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Cute place, service was good - buuuut the food was overhyped - and for these prices I expect amazing.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Punched bowl meh, fried fish meh, steak was fine but not worth the price, seafood pye was good but not blown away, pea soup good but lukewarm... With all the hype we were just expecting much more. Definitely felt regretful afterward after spending so much money. read more

Upon check-in for our reservation via OpenTable, we were immediately seated. If you have trouble walking lots of steps, note this on your reservation, and keep this in mind because you need to walk up several steps to the tavern. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We ended up being seated in the cellar dining area that seemed like it was more of a pub vibe because one of our menus was specific to the cellar and there's a bar there.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] For all of my past visits, I've only been seated on the main level. Stephanie was our server. She was very friendly and had lots of trivia for us, She had the harpist come down and play a bit for us. She entertained my inquiry about the standard napkin we had compared to the table-sized one I had in past visits. All of our entrees were perfectly cooked and served hot. My favorite was the seafood pye but the fried chicken and crab cakes were delicious. The steak was cooked perfectly as requested - rare. Oysters were large & plump. A little disappointed with the crab claws - very tasty but overcooked. The apple pie was yummy and not too sweet. It's sharing size for 2 (or more). It had large slices of apples with a puff pastry on top. Tip Make a reservation well in advance of your visit. read more

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To start we had some tasty sweet potato muffins. I had the Monticello Spritzer to drink, it was not too bad. To start, I had the Lettuces from the garden, I am not an olive fan and the brine from them is very prominent in this salad so I did not enjoy it. For my main course, I had Mrs. Campbells Fried Chicken. The veggies were nice and the portion plentiful, the chicken skin was crisp however the meat was incredibly dry. I was not a fan and did not finish my meal. My friend had the oysters on the half shell and crab cakes, he enjoyed both! The service was excellent and the serenade was also nice. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming with a great crowd. I'd definitely give them a try! read more

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The service was impeccable and the food was good. Please forgive me, I failed to remember the server's name. I had the fried chicken, came with three pieces of chicken(leg, thigh, breast) and was the best food ive had at The Tavern. Sides were amazing and the little corn bread minis were the bombdiggity! Thank You CCT read more

Did you ever find a place that was so good and enjoyed it so much that you were reluctant to write a great review.....It might become so popular. You might not get in the next time. Firstly, let me say it is unique in a way that many people probably would not enjoy it because of it's uniqueness. This place would qualify. You must have a sense ft history where you are sitting, what you are eating, how it was prepared. Patience as this is NOT Micky D! Firstly, out waitress was awesome and had been taught about the history of the building and it's setting. Also the food and ambience. Sadly I have lost her name. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The building itself is much older than any place near where i live, but then my community began probably 200 years after Williamsburg.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food was outstanding. Having been told how it is chosen and prepared.....we didn't know what was to expect. We both have commented tht this meal was so much better than almost anything else we eat...it is a commentary on how quality has been lost. I had fried chicken as it is a favorite. She tried the Seafood Pie. If we have the change to return we would probably have the same. Why? well why not have again what you enjoyed so much the first time. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Very quick and friendly service, and the cute historical feel was great.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Staff was knowledgeable about the history of the site and answered our questions. The food was really good. The pea soup was absolutely amazing. The fried chicken had great seasoning but a little dry. My daughter had the shrimp which she said was seasoned well but overcooked. I had the potato dumplings which were perfect and tasteful. The only downside was the price. Everything was very expensive, especially as the only side provided is the spoon bread which could have used a little more corn or sweetness, way to eggy. read more

You're here for the experience. It feels a little like it was made for tourists who want to eat by candle light in one of the historical homes in Colonial Williamsburg. Our server, Alexis, was amazing. She made our whole dinner experience great with her jokes, knowledge and fast and friendly service. She checked up on our table without it feeling like a lot and even surprised us with more muffins. She also went above and beyond by giving us a second sticky toffee pudding on our way out when ours had taken so long to arrive. The musician going room to room was also great. He had our room tapping their feet and bobbing their heads along to the music. Food wise, the farced oysters and seafood pye were pretty good. I would recommend getting both of those if you come here. The fried chicken was very salty with the ham tasting like a salt block. The vegetables that accompanied it were good though. I also got the whiskey cup, which sounded like it should taste flavorful with the trio of juices in it, but instead it was on the watery side. Every meal comes with sweet potato muffins and spoon bread. The sweet potato muffins were good and warm while the spoon bread was like nothing I've had before. It tasted like it was missing an ingredient because it just tasted like flour paste that was baked. Like I said above, you're paying for the experience of feeling like you've been transported back in time. It's a high cost for food that isn't the best, but the service is great. read more

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We were thrilled to find that this tavern in Williamsburg was open on Tuesdays when the other taverns in colonial Williamsburg were closed. Christiana Campbell's Tavern is located behind the capitol building at the end of Duke of Gloucester Street. We were warmly welcomed by several hosts, and we didn't have a reservation, but were happily seated downstairs in the dining hall. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was an authentic and historic place with wooden booths and colonial style tables.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The servers were dressed in period garb, and were gracious and accommodating. The food was lovely! Colonial recipes were served: fried chicken, fried fish, potato dumplings, and other entrees, plus spoon bread, vegetables and sweet potato mini muffins. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We thoroughly enjoyed our meals and to top it all off, we were entertained by a guitar player, minstrel, singing old songs and giving us a wonderful history lesson about musical instruments and colonial times.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The chef also came out to greet us and asked us how everything was! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The pewter cutlery was heavy and we wished we could have been able to purchase some!![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The necessary facilities were clean as well![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] What a treat to have discovered this gem of a restaurant! read more

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A great meal in a historic setting. our waitress was knowledgeable of the menu and the history. She made the dining experience fun. Half way through dinner we had a Tavern madrigal play a few songs. Before you think "uggh" and groan. It was value added entertainment. My wife had the fried chicken and it was moist and delicious. I had the steak and the apple pie. I strongly recommend both. read more

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We loved the Christmas dinner experience at the tavern - very generous portions. We especially enjoyed the roast chicken and dessert options. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We enjoyed the holiday music as well.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Highly recommend! Definitely make reservations in advance and parking is easy behind the restaurant gardens read more

Christiana Campbell's Tavern - Christmas dinner menu - American Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

[[HIGHLIGHT]]The aesthetic of this place is so cool, the era waitresses and live music was a great time.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The drinks were great especially the two punch bowls. Fun to do that. And all of the food dishes are really good, we had the seafood pie and the Italian dumplings, both were really good and had an old-fashioned vibe to them, tasted wonderful. everyone was really nice to us. read more

What a charming experience! The staff was friendly and helpful, and we even got to enjoy some live music, which added to the atmosphere. The kid's menu was a hit--our little one gave the macaroni and cheese a big thumbs up! We also loved the fun incentive for kids: if they eat half of their veggies, they get to pick a scoop of ice cream (vanilla, chocolate, or hazelnut). The hazelnut ice cream was absolutely delicious! For the adults, the crab cake was filling and flavorful. The only downside was the oysters--they weren't my favorite, but that's just personal preference. Dining by candlelight was such a wonderful touch--it really transported us to the feel of colonial Williamsburg. We'll definitely be back for the cozy atmosphere and great food! read more

Made reservations here for dinner one night while in Williamsburg. The waiter was very informative on what to order and also the historical significance of the restaurant. We started off with drinks and appetizers - they served us sweet potato muffins that were the hit of the table. Entree's - I got the Crab Cakes which was fresh and loaded with crab meat - very little bread crumbs. Other entrees were the Fried Chicken, and the dumplings. It was all good. Dessert - I got the Apple Pie which was about the best slice of Apple Pie I have ever had. Food is good here - but it is pricey. If the food and service is good, I don't mind paying a bit more than other restaurants. Easy 5 stars read more

Christiana Campbell's Tavern - American Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

While we have been large time fans of this establishment for years, both my parents got food poisoning Christmas Eve from the fish dish. Not a great Christmas Day. However [[HIGHLIGHT]]great service, great atmosphere, and the food tasted good before it poisoned.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

BLUF: Very good and enjoyable, but not among the most impressive restaurants where the flavors have blown me away. Pros: Delicious oysters (smaller than I've had elsewhere but maybe there are different sized oysters for different types of dishes? I dunno), veggies, spoon bread, rum cream tart, scoop of (dutch?) chocolate ice cream all tasted very good. Waitress shared several fun historical facts. Not Pros: Limited menu. Pea soup was an interesting presentation, but not a flavor I'd seek out again. Objective: We were seated in the basement which had the pro of being quiet, private, and cool temperature. But, you may feel too hidden away and wish to sit upstairs. Tip: Make a reservation! read more

My husband and I were excited when our hosts said we had reservations for dinner at Christiana Campbells as we had been there two years ago when we were attending a wedding in Williamsburg. However, the experience has changed over the past two years. I will start by saying the food was good but I thought a little pricey. Dinner began with some small, tasty sweet potato muffins. When the waitress brought our meals, we were served slices of spoon bread which I think had been sitting too long as it was very dry. Three of us had the Seafood Pye which was delicious and filled with large pieces of lobster, shrimp and scallops. Highly recommended. The third person had steak which he said was good but looked rather small for the price. We decided to forego dessert as we were full from our meals. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The reason I am only giving three stars is because the ambience was not what it was in the past.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] When we were there two years ago, our waitress gave us the history of the tavern, tied the oversized napkins around our necks and was very pleasant. She also came into during the meal and had additional history to pass along to the diners in the room, and answered questions. On this visit, our waitress was adequate at best and had no personality. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The strolling minstrel came into our dining room, gave a short explanation of what he would be performing, sang one song, played the second one and left.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Also, we were seated at a table that was in a corner where the door to the kitchen was being opened at least every five minutes, filling the candlelit room and especially our table with 21st century lighting.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]My husband and I dated in Williamsburg 60 years ago and would occasionally have a celebratory dinner at the Tavern. It was always more than just another restaurant, it was a unique experience as it was two years ago.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I guess times have changed because it is now a restaurant with colonial era seating, menu and candles. read more

Great food, the service is fast and efficient. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere is definitely a blast from the past.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Recommended to all history buffs! read more

Everything was fantastic. We are still talking about the pea soup, a year later. The service was super and it was such a fun experience. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great ambiance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Location is literally steps away from where the colonial version of Congress stands. Definitely would go again. read more

I was very concerned after reading several reviews that the food was not going to live up to our standards, however I wanted to experience the place that George Washington use to frequent. FOOD - The food was excellent. The fried Chicken is probably the best I have ever had. It was crisp, juicy and steamy. The steak was perfectly cooked and seasoned. The salad was so very good with a mixture of lettuces, figs, micro-greens and radishes. The sweet potato muffins were so good that I tracked down the recipe to make myself. STAFF & EXPERIENCE - This is why the 4 stars and not 5. The staff was pleasant and kind, however based on what I saw the other dining room was experiencing, we had no "experience" in our dining area. We did have a gentleman come in and play some music, but that was all. Based on other reviews and what the other diners were experiencing in the other dining areas, I feel we were greatly jipped from the experience aspect. PARKING - There is parking in the rear of the tavern. All in all I would visit again, with the hopes that there would be more interaction. read more

3 stars for food 4 stars for experience. Service was friendly and fun. Very attentive and accommodating. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I liked the candlelight atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Tables were packed tightly together though.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Food was bland. Didn't like crunchy breading on fish. Limited dairy free options. Veggies undercooked. All breads have dairy which is a no go. Little muffins were good. Spoon bread is like mushy corn meal. Punch is like drinking vinegar tasting soda. Very expensive. $150 with tip for 3 people and left hungry. So wouldn't go again but try once for fun if you can afford. read more

nothing more to add food was great, [[HIGHLIGHT]]atmosphere was great[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and service was great, attendant very knowledgeable

Outstanding authentic traditional meal with equally outstanding service. Highly recommend. Don't miss it on your next visit to Williamsburg. read more

A truly fun 'old world experience we had last night! Not the cheapest place, however the best food & entertainment for a special night out. Traditional foods & drinks, some with a modern twist. HH (Hungry Hubby) ordered the fried Trout, which you can have the head or not... he wanted the whole body. He said it was wonderful, savory and perfectly pan fried! The fish was fresh fresh fresh, tender & flaky he said. He also enjoyed the fresh & great assortment of greens Salad, the dressing was the perfect touch. With his dinner he also had the Apple pie, which was nothing like what is how we see it these days. I had the Seafood Pye and I was in heaven! If you love a variety of fish, this one is for you! Lobster, crab etc etc etc! And the lobster sauce over the top of the flaky bowl it was in was to die for. Perfect combo for me. My dinner also had the Pea soup which was wonderful and I chose the killer Flourless Chocolate Cake. So much great food, so full walking out ;) Getting to the bathroom ("Nessities") was a bit of a challenge. The restaurant is in a true historic Williamsburg building, thus the doors & stairs are much more narrow as well as steep. Traditional music was provided by a talented wonderful young man, he played an Irish flute & a old style of a guitar. Such a special evening while visiting Williamsburg. read more

Christiana Campbell's Tavern-Colonial Williamsburg - dinner We have taken care to frequent Colonial Williamsburg for decades; Probably the Christmas season is our favorite, and the long hot humid summer is the season we avoid. Any frequent visitor to Greater Williamsburg is in for a culinary treat; we focused our first few years on Colonial Williamsburg dining, and we still recommend the historical taverns. Dining in the 18th Century setting is provided at the following: * Christiana Campbell's Tavern® * Chowning's Tavern® * King's Arms Tavern® * Shields Tavern® We note the history that Christiana Campbell's Tavern was a favorite of George Washington, and it is a half century favorite for us as well. York Supper of Low Country Stew of Clams, Mussels, Shrimp and Local Fish, Fingerling Potatoes, Tomato Saffron Broth and Garlic Herb Crostini remains a favorite of ours. Caveat: Williamsburg visitor's center is pleased to make dining reservations for your week in Williamsburg - we suggest a mix of colonial dining with 21st century dining. The tariff is appropriate for the fare. read more

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As always a lovely tine. Stephanie our waitress was great, everyone was great. Food was excellent [[HIGHLIGHT]]atmosphere was perfect.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Always a good time read more

Going to a Colonial Williamsburg tavern is a treat, whether you are a local or a visitor. The ambiance and staff transport you to the mid-1770s, with period furnishings, attire, and live music. During our most recent visit--our first since 2019-we ordered the fried oysters as an appetizer and the Seafood Pye and the To Frye Fish as entrees. I find the menu names and descriptions to be confusing. Just say it's fried fish. Both meals were very good. The fried fish was rockfish, which was fried with bread crumbs so it wasn't greasy. The vegetable hash was good, but I found the greens (kale or spinach) difficult to chew. The seafood pie was bursting with lobster, cod, scallops, and shrimp with a lobster sauce in a light puff pastry. Delicious! The meal started with small sweet potato muffins and spoon pudding--a corn and egg combo baked and served in a small skillet. They have a limited wine list with some wines offered by the glass and bottle and others by the bottle. They also offer cocktails and other specialty drinks. We enjoyed our meal so much that we passed on dessert, though diners nearby were enjoying apple pie and different flavors of ice cream. Be sure to make a reservation well in advance, as the Colonial taverns book up. read more

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2 of us had the crab cakes & 2 of us had the fried chicken. Everything was really good. Our server was very attentive as well.

Authentic menu, their "bread" is to die for, good service, informative waiters, [[HIGHLIGHT]]overall a fun and friendly experience![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Ambiance is top notch, we really enjoyed servers and musician. Food was just okay so would I return , no. I have had better Fried Chicken elsewhere. Apple pie was disappointing . read more

Fried chicken was just like what my mother in law fixed every Sunday. I loved the sweet potato tea muffins and Sally Lynn bread. So good! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance and service was unmatched only in Williamsburg.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Just like we were served 55 years ago on our honeymoon! read more

Wow. Obscenely overpriced with paltry portions. Top tier steakhouse prices for discount grocery food.

Man, this place was a bit of a bummer. I came to Williamsburg as a child, and my fondest memory was eating split pea soup with Virginia ham in a tavern. (I'm not sure which one.) I came back as a history loving adult, and my biggest wish was to eat at a tavern. I made my reservation in January for a November trip to Williamsburg. Candidly, the food was VERY disappointing. The ambiance was amazing, the waitstaff was amazing, a historical musician came and played, but my God the food was a massive let down. My appetizer was incredibly gross and cold. Actually I ordered the only good entree on the menu, the chowder. We were a party of seven and every other entree was a massive disappointment (as we all shared). The prices were sky high for the quality of the food. I've spent the last 10 years living in NYC, so for me to be shocked by the prices is something. (Almost everywhere else we went in Williamsburg, I was marvling at the good deal I was getting including the Norfork airport and the Colonial Williamsburg Park itself.) I'm a bit sad about the food. The 3 stars are fir the history and the ambiance. read more

***FOOD: Colonial Comfort Food. Wow eating at the place George Washington ate at. Lobster bisque - good a little salty, sweet potato muffins-so good, fish fried - ok, seafood pye-love the gravy has lobster scallops shrimp all good, chowder - very good, onions spinach & tender salmon. Apple pie- good, Hoe cake- with the crab it was so good. Some food was a little bland or too salty ***COST (OUT OF 4$) $$$ ***DÉCOR: in an original old tavern. Wonderful authentic down to the creaky old Floor boards. ***SERVICE: servers dressed up in period piece. Service was a little slow despite there being not as many people there. Then our server dropped plates and dropped food. ***RECOMMEND: YES RECOMMEND for the historic aspect read more

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Started with a Monticello Spritzer and an IPA special for drinks. Perfect summer drink for me. Tiny yet tasty muffins with butter were served. We each had half a dozen oysters on the half shell. Ate nearly all before realizing to take a photo. Hubby's were gone completely. I had the popular seafood pye while Hubby ordered the chowder which wasn't a soup or stew but salmon. We then split the apple pie with a scoop of hazelnut gelato. The pie had a small amount of blackberries. Such sweet live music was performed for us. Delightful way to spend our anniversary.menum read more

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After visiting the other taverns in Williamsburg, we would not come back due to a very disappointing experience. First, the seafood PYE was supposed to have lobster, scallops, and crab. But when we got the PYE, it had salmon instead of lobster. Second, our waiter didn't tell us that the PYE had no lobster until it was too late to take it back. Then, the steak was a New York Strip which on the menu describes that the steak is a center cut, which would equate to a filet. Most disappointing was the complete lack of any 'tavern-like' ambience. They did have a performer, but only had it on the main floor, and never came to the level we were on. For almost $400 for a family of 4 (2 children, 11 and 6), it was completely underwhelming. For the price of the food and the dinner, we were left extremely disappointed. read more

We had a delicious dinner with our group of 8. The server was wonderful and willing to give honest recommendations. I ordered the crab cakes and they were delicious. I also enjoyed the fresh salad, spoon bread, and sweet potato muffins! We all enjoyed dining by candlelight, with live music, and a little history lessons added in. read more