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    Cook's Burger Bar

    4.5 (56 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    VA Moonshine Lemonade
    Anna K.

    The service, food and atmosphere here is great. They servers are friendly and quick, always making sure your water is topped off and that you have everything you want. As a person who loves malt vinegar, they're quick to bring it out when requested. The VA moonshine lemonade was strong, sweet and tart. It helped cut through the fry and burger flavors. The patty melt was good, though greasy and the brisket burger was rich. Both were cooked very well. The fries are also very good. The sauce that comes with them is reminiscent to Chick-fil-a sauce, which others liked, but I opted for the malt vinegar, which worked better in my opinion. They're cooked in tallow, which gives them a more complex flavor than other fries. The pub cheese was also good. The pretzel topping was odd but the sweet pepper relish was a delicious addition. We wished the pretzels came on the side like the crackers and wished that there were more crackers. It can get a little loud, but that's expected for a place meant for hanging out, having a drink and enjoying good food.

    Bacon burger..... mouth watering good!
    Robert D.

    The food here is EXCELLENT!! My burger was fresh, juicy and had that charred flavor I love. The fries were amazing as well!! Place looked clean and the people were friendly. My only minor complaint is that no one greeted us for about 10 minutes. I almost left, but glad I didn't. To their credit, they were pretty busy, still, passing by without at least saying "we will be with you shortly" ... at least something. I would score this place at a 4 1/2 star if I could. I would definitely go back. My final thought; If you are looking for a fresh tasty burger, give this place a try. I do believe you will be satisfied!!

    Andy K.

    What do you love about burgers? Well Cooks has figured it out. It's an awesome basic burger, or their brisket burger, or the killer fries. Did I mention the hand crafted cocktails? Oh yes they have them and all the 80's OG beers as well. Didn't know you could still get a Hamms. I really dig the 80's bar theme, I can almost smell the cherry pipe tobacco. Without a doubt the service is top notch! The staff is super warm and eager to serve. If Michelin gave out stars for burger joints they would be a three star.

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    David O.

    Still fantastic burgers! New treat - their shakes - ours were delicious and so thick! New specials coming soon as well, like unlimited wings and other bar snacks.

    A busy place on Christmas weekend! Nice mix of families and "oldsters."

    Cook's is a busy place found on the supposed "quieter" end of Richmond Road. Based on our experience at the restaurant on this Christmas season Saturday, lots of folks looking for good burgers (and more), have made a tasty discovery. We arrived to a very busy restaurant but the "next party waiting" system was well organized throughout our visit. Tables were clean, utensils and condiments were in place...all signs of a well- organized restaurant. With a maximum occupancy of 98 persons, good organization is definitely "a good thing." Williamsburg has more than its share of restaurants that disappoint diners at 50% occupancy...this isn't one of them. FYI re: the menu pricing..."sides" are not included in the price of the burger entrees. Fries and even small- portioned sauces are extra so, for example, the tab for the Build Your Own burger can climb in a hurry. Our food (see photos) arrived quickly and at the temperature ordered. Server (Izzy) checked on us a number of times during our visit and she was extra helpful as our table included 2 small children. Bottom line? I'm recommending Cook's to fellow Yelpers and friends. We'll be back to try other items on the menu as well as specials offered during the week.

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    Kat M.

    My boys and I ate here on a recent stay to Great Wolf Lodge. It did not disappoint. Good quality burgers and good portions for them. Healthy roasted veggie sides for me and a bunless burger. Manager and staff were so nice too. Two thumbs up and you'll be happy you tried it.

    Bacon cheeseburger
    Cherie O.

    I raved about this place to my friend and she really wanted to dine here so my hubby and I came here for the second time. I ordered the same brisket burger, hubby ordered the same but doubled it, and my friend ordered the one with bacon. She also ordered classic fries to which she added more salt. Hubby and I shared the brussel sprouts which were so delicious. We studied the ice cream shakes as there were so many choices as to how to combo each one. She ordered the Strawberry one while I was sinful in my indulgence of the malted one with heath candy bits, whipped cream and caramel. We both felt as if we were transported back to an ole time soda fountain. Highly recommend them! Although our server said he would be replaced by another person, he did stay, as our meals were served promptly especially when the place was packed with happy customers. All the booths were filled with smiling faces so we were seated at a clean table especially with the rapid turnover of customers. One of our favorite places to dine in!

    Needed an Irish whiskey shot first
    Chanin M.

    Great food! Great people! Great craic! Jacob was friendly and fun. We'll definitely be back.

    Fries! So many I got these to go.
    Becci S.

    First of all, this place is super friendly! Second, the burgers are bangin' ! The fries are no joke. My husband says the Patty Melt was the best one he ever had! Very pleased with this entire encounter!

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    8 months ago

    - burger and fries are great. Fried pickles were great..................Leaving a review requires 85 characters...........

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    9 months ago

    Amazing service, Immaculate food. I come in often to order their wings/hotdogs. Never tried anything better, definitely worth the price

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    9 months ago

    Stopped in for an early dinner. Best burger I have eaten in a long time. If you're in the area, do yourself a favor and stop in!

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    8 months ago

    Excellent burgers and fries and friendly service. Nice selection of beers. Liked the decorations and music.

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    8 months ago

    Amazing food, atmosphere and employees. 10 outta 10 would recommend to everyone! Just opened less than 6 months ago.

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    9 months ago

    brisket burger and the Rueben and fries were excellent. Great service too. you won't find a better burger in Williamsburg

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    Friendly staff, quick service and AMAZING food. Definitely recommend for eat-in or take out. Will be a repeat customer

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    11 months ago

    We enjoyed Cook's very much. Very good food, reasonable prices, and nice atmosphere. Varied crowd of young and old diners.

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    Thanks, David! See you again soon!

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    Our buns are blushing! Thank you, James!

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    Thank you, Johanna! Hope we'll see you again!

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    11 months ago

    Excellent service, short waiting time(went when busy 6pm). Burgers were amazing. SPAM fries were excellent. Friendly staff.

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    1 year ago

    Best burgers in town!!! Manager and staff were outstanding!! Service was quick and all was completed to order.

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    Dominion Dogs Hot Dogs Cold Beer

    Dominion Dogs Hot Dogs Cold Beer

    4.6
    (66 reviews)
    6.8 mi

    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 :)

    Another fun and "low-key" romantic Valentine's Day dinner!…read more Food, service and atmosphere were perfect and fun! Love that we got to do this again and appreciate the whole evening! I even stepped outside of my plain hot dog and got the Carolina dog with pulled pork, bbq sauce and coleslaw' so yummy! Also tried the pickle fries for the first time and they were delicious! Dominion Dogs never disappoints!

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    Strangeways Brewing

    Strangeways Brewing

    4.1
    (44 reviews)
    4.3 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)
    9.8 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
    (173 reviews)
    19.4 mi
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    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.

    Great food and service. Came for Father's Day brunch and sat on the patio. My favorite was the side…read moresalad, absolutely loved the red wine vinegar dressing. I had a screwdriver for my drink, pretty good.

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