I needed to update my review because this place continues to be so consistent on all fronts…read more The food ... Always tasty with generous portions. The staff ... They could not get any friendlier. The ambience ... Loud and energetic, which is what I look forward to in a diner experience. Keep doing what your doing, and I'll keep coming back!

Tried the hotel breakfast ... wait was too long/food poor/service 'overworked'…read moreNOT AT shortys! We searched out a local diner place close to Williamsburg with ez parking! The staff was really nice and professional , super varied menu in this olde tyme diner. I love a Cubano sandwich so why not a cubano omelet! It was a hit The choco pancake was gigantic and tasty (we travel with our own real maple syrup) ... my side of grits and fluffy biscuit topped it off. Fun place quick kitchen nice staff Very glad to have abandoned the hotel fare for this local place

We stopped in for dinner before a show. The service was excellent and the food was good…read more This was our first time in a side room near the back. We liked that it was quiet and relaxed. Two of us wanted lighter food tonight, so we had grilled salmon in a house salad and the shrimp and brie appetizer. Our third diner had the red fish with shrimp, over some grits. Everything was enjoyable.

Love the $1 oyster deal here! The raw oysters are so fresh, especially loved the ones from Yorktown…read moreI think... the fish and chips were nothing special, it was ok. The potatoes were good though, great seasoning and flavor. Also the waiter (Brandon) here was so funny and great. Loved talking to him and the service was fast

This place has some of the best food I've ever had. The fish and chips was THE BEST fish I've had…read morein my life! And my mom had a burger with an actually good gluten free bun. I got an amazing root beer handmade by a local brewery, and oh my lord, that was good. Dad got a pretty good cold beer, and we all did cheers together With my family, and our allergies, it can be hard to eat out sometimes, but this place was SUPER accomodating. Carter, our server, was amazing. He remembered everything, was very sociable, had a really fun sense of humor. Very nice and funny dude. Definitely deserves his promotion We sat outside, and just the happenings of the lovely corner was super relaxing. Dog friendly, so a bunch of cute puppies were around. And their chairs look kinda like roots, so that was cool. All in all, 10/10.

Had a good experience at Dog Street Pub. The patio was perfect -- very relaxing atmosphere and a…read moregreat place to unwind. Service was friendly, and we came specifically to try the cocktails and beer selection which definitely did not disappoint. They have a really great variety of beers to choose from. The patio was so mellow and great for the atmosphere.

It's always special for our family to dine at one of the Colonial Williamsburg taverns. Our…read morefavorite for decades has been Kings Arms. We have not not dined, or even spent much time at CW since the pandemic. After a hike behind Bassett Hall my wife and I enjoyed lunch. We arrived at noon and were promptly seated in an empty room. Around 20 minutes later the first floor was full. The atmosphere was cool and authentic. Nothing has changed since my previous visit. Our friendly waitress got menus and waters. I started off with an Apple Jack Old Fashioned utilizing Virginia Gentleman bourbon. We reviewed items on the menu that may have been served in the period. We started with apps. I got a salad, or "To Make a Fine Sallet". My wife crab croquettes. They pushed out first and we enjoyed. For mains. I got the pork shank, or "To Stew a Shoat in the French Way". My wife had "Chicken Hash", it was like a thick soup. The plating was beautiful and the taste matched. The old fashioned was disappointing because it was so weak. Service was decent, but not much attention. For dessert I got the bread pudding and wife chocolate tart. Both were outstanding! The bill was dropped on the table. It was around $150 w/ tip. Although pricey we had fun and felt like tourist just an hour from home. I would recommend.

I was looking forward to coming to this restaurant for a meal resembling that which was eaten in…read morethe 18th century. The menu was a little limited. We opted for the dessert and soup add-on. I ordered the peanut soup which was very creamy and rich. I enjoyed it very much. For a main, I ordered the pork shank which was very dense meat on a large bone served on top of what appeared to be polenta with pomegranate seeds. This was a very filling dish and I could not finish it. It didn't have a lot of flavor. I finished off with a pecan pie, which was delicious. During dinner, we were briefly serenaded by a performer, dressed in period garb. Although I wasn't rushed, it seemed that it was a very brief dinner with the food coming out very quickly. The tavern was what I expected to be with candlelight and decorations from an earlier century. There was just something missing with the vibe. My husband ordered the onion pie and the bread pudding.

Service is always excellent. Food is always top notch with a creative twist…read more We had 2x appetizers: Strawberry Gazpacho and Char broiled Asparagus. Completely different but fantastic and fun to bounce between both. Mains were Scallops, cooked perfectly, with potatoes. We had a lovely table outside.

A short walking distance from the market shops and historic district of colonial Williamsburg. One…read moreof the few places open on a Monday night. We didn't have reservations and were told there was a 60-90 minute wait, but there was immediate seating in the bar - both at the bar and at the community tables (we remained the only people at our table throughout our meal) Kyle was a friendly server. Gave good suggestions for meals and wine. My husband said the shrimp and grits was in the top three he'd ever had - and he's had a LOT of shrimp and grits. My burger was fine. Too large to finish. Highly recommended.

We ate breakfast here having stayed on property at the Williamsburg Lodge. We were told breakfast…read moreis first come first serve and we arrived right at 7am when they opened and were seated promptly. They offered entrees but also a breakfast buffet. We opted to do the buffet, which was great and fresh since we arrived right at opening. The buffet had a lot of variety and everything tasted very flavorful.

While staying at the Williamsburg Lodge I was offered free breakfast here each day... I only came…read moreone of the two mornings I stayed here to try their breakfast. The hostess was kind of challenged in being able to keep up with just the few parties waiting to enter... service from her was very slow and aloof. Once seated, service was great. The selection of what they give in the in the "continental breakfast" was great, as it was a typical full buffet, just not their specialties and honestly, that was all I needed. The eggs were decent. The English muffins were hard and stale, clearly left out from the day before - yuck. The bacon was great. The venue was nicely decorated in the typical Williamsburg period décor, which is appealing considering it's the norm for the area. Overall - I'd definitely not come here for a meal I had to pay for, but for a complimentary meal, it'll do.

Not the level of service nor quality normally found at Golden Corrals, clam chowder was like soup,…read moresirloin to order was just not right, medium rare was cold, our drinks were brought only after server was summoned.

While not great food, it is good food. Unlimited. Sirloin steak cooked to order. Nuff said.read more

Been going here for years. Fell in love with it the first time we went to Williamsburg. Small,…read morequaint, French restaurant within the Historic area. Our service by Sarah was very good. She gave us suggestions that were perfect. Started off with French onion soup, fried oysters, and Côtes du Rhône. We split the Boeuf Bourguignon $39. Very tasty, nice portion, just like we had in Paris. For dessert, Chocolate Mousse prepared table side. Two glasses of Prosecco. Definitely would recommend.

Visited Blue Talon Bistro recently. Our server with blue hair wasn't very friendly at the beginning…read moreand didn't communicate with us well, though she was better by the end of the meal. The food was alright--nothing amazing, but decent. The portion sizes were good and filling. We spent around $90 for a couple, which felt a little high for the overall experience. Overall, it was an okay visit, but the service could have started off much better.

Terrible food for the price. Buns were dried out, sausage sandwich was ridiculously bad…read more Definitely would not eat here again.

Chowning's Tavern…read more This family-friendly tavern offers lunch and dinner; of course Colonial Williamsburg is family friendly and we recommend Chowning's Tavern for families. 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® Over the years Chowning's Tavern has evolved to "please families" with a fast food backyard grill. Limited menu and service hear. Caveat: avoid the backyard if desiring an authentic Colonial Dining experience. Please read reviews prior to visiting Colonial Williamsburg. We recommend above stairs dining; servers have had some training. Great tavern ambience. Chowning's Tavern may offer the best economy dining experience. In the 1960's we "discovered" Brunswick Stew, and this is still on the menu; moreover, my wife has added this stew to her offerings in her kitchen. Take care in personal review of colonial dining. Chowning's Tavern may or may not be a best bet for romantic dining. The tariff is appropriate for the fare.

We ended up at Rocco's after the original place we chose for dinner was closed. We had good…read moreservice. The burnt ends appetizer was amazing! Everyone enjoyed their food (crab cake sandwich, pulled pork and brisket)

The smokehouse was good. It's not a fancy restaurant but those free corn muffins are to die for!!!…read more The meat is deliciously smoked and fatty. The fat gives flavor but just so you know. The sides are ok. Our server was super nice and the restaurant is clean.