I was down in Williamsburg for business and had heard about Fat Tuna Grill, so I figured I'd give…read moreit a try. Really glad I did. The atmosphere was nice and the waitress was great. She was friendly, attentive, and the food came out pretty quick and nice and hot. They brought out some little hush puppies when we sat down, which was a nice little extra. I started with the calamari, and it was really good. Nice and crispy, good-sized portion, and came with a little lemon. For dinner I got the Williamsburg-style shrimp and grits. It had jumbo shrimp with a tasso ham gravy over creamy cheddar stone-ground grits, with a garlic crostini. The shrimp was cooked perfectly and had a lot of flavor. The grits were really good too. The whole dish was flavorful without being spicy or too hot. Overall, I really enjoyed the place. Good food, good service, nice atmosphere. Definitely two thumbs up and I'd definitely come back next time I'm in Williamsburg.

14 of us went to the Fat Tuna for dinner while on vacation in June…read more Everyone LOVED their dinner! My son-in-law thoroughly enjoyed the oysters. I had the ahi tuna and it was delicious. My daughter and other son-in-law shared the Fat Tuna Boat and they loved it! A few people in our party ordered sandwiches and raved about them too. A few people also ordered cocktails and said they were delicious! Sierra was our server and she was fantastic!! Super attentive!! Tons of charm and personality!!

Flounder Fish cooked to perfection on toasted white bread with fresh lettuce and perfect sized…read moreslices of tomatoe that didnt overlap the bread. The stringy FF were different, but very tasty. Delicious!!

excellent crab balls and onion rings . Crabs balls were delicious and with fillers. Onion rings…read morewere tasty with nice batter

I love Oceans & Ale, so when it came time to hold my retirement party, choosing their private event…read moreroom was an easy decision. The room is terrific--comfortable for 24-28 people, with doors that close it off from the regular restaurant so you can celebrate properly without annoying everyone else. Ashley did a wonderful job setting everything up, and PJ and the staff provided outstanding service throughout the evening. Everything went off even better than I expected--and I went in with pretty high expectations. I can recommend O&A without reservation for a private party or celebration. Great room, great staff, great food and drink. About the only thing they couldn't do was make me reconsider retirement.

We just had an event in O&A's private room and it was amazing! It was an awesome space, the staff…read moremade everything run so smoothly- from set up to the event itself- and the food was delicious! Shout out to Ashley and Lauren! If you are in need of a space for a private event, definitely consider Ocean & Ale!

Wonderful southern style cooking with traditional seafood . Parking is an issue. May have to wait.read more

Looking for an outdoor patio with amazing food? This is your spot! I would recommend the Dining…read moreRoom for a romantic date night. The patio for a girls night, or guys night out. Driving through Williamsburg for my first time and could not be happier that this caught my eye. Service was impeccable and I quickly figured out why... Ask for the GM, Nate. He lives and breaths hospitality. I will always support someone that is trying to take an amazing Restaurant to another level! Need a recommendation?, Ask Matt behind the bar. He's a local that will never give bad advice! Hot Oyster sampler was an amazing ice breaker. Barrimundi is his "go-to", however, if he recommended the "Special of the Night" to you, I would order it in a second. Overall, atmosphere was perfect, staff was friendly and had the best experience. My vote for Best Restaurant Williamsburg.

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!

The ambience and views on the river were beautiful! Service was great, even though they were…read moreshort-staffed today. I ordered the shrimp basket with fries. The shrimp were plump and juicy and did not have a lot of bread coating. The waffle fries were delicious and crispy along with the hushpuppies.

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.

I was impressed with FFT overall. Liked the theme of thought provoking sayings…read more Really enjoyed the drinks my wife and I had (Old Fashioned and a Margarita). Bread bowl was fresh and tasty. (cornbread and sweetroll). My baby back ribs were fall of the bone delicious. My wife enjoyed the chicken dish as well. It was busy and bit close seating. Waitress was attentive and friendly/helpful.

Great service, better food. Fish and chips was one of the best I ever had. Melt in your mouth. Nice…read moredecor and very homey. I'll be back!

The Blue Crab restaurant is the perfect local business to try if you are traveling north of…read moreWilliamsburg. My sons and I stopped in for an early diner after hiking through York River State Park. We were immediately impressed with the decor and friendly service as we entered. The Blue Crab offers several great draft beer choices and their menu offers a variety of stellar options. We split their pickle chips and crab cake sandwich and my picky eater chose the grilled cheese. The food came out fast and tasted great. The batter on the pickle chips (spears) wouldn't stick but it didn't stop us from eating it. This is definitely worth a try if you're in the area!

First time customer. We were greeted in a friendly manner and promptly seated…read more The waiter was attentive without being intrusive. Plates were promptly removed and refills were offered. The restaurant was clean on both the interior and exterior. The buffet was also clean and orderly. The shrimp and oysters were particularly good. Downside- The salmon was a little cold and not to my liking. The price is a bit on the high side. Overall, a good experience.

Every trip to Myrtle Beach includes a stop at Captain George's, so we were pleasantly surprised to…read morediscover there's one in Williamsburg too. It didn't disappoint. The atmosphere here is quite different from the Myrtle Beach location. Instead of a beachy vibe, it has more of a colonial feel that fits Williamsburg perfectly. We were seated at a cozy table for two near the fireplace, which made for a warm, relaxing atmosphere. As for the food--exactly what we'd hoped for. The crab legs kept coming, the peel-and-eat shrimp were plentiful, and everything we tried was fresh and delicious. If you're going for seafood, you'll leave happy. We arrived right when they opened, which turned out to be a great decision. The restaurant was calm and uncrowded when we sat down, but by the time we finished eating, there was a line and the place was absolutely packed. If you're in Williamsburg and craving seafood, I highly recommend Captain George's. Just do yourself a favor and go early--you'll beat the crowds and enjoy the experience even more.

Really enjoyed the meal at Casa Pearl and would likely come back next time. I am in the area. This…read morerestaurant was executing at a very high level and it seemed like every dish was prepared with care and thought. The service was friendly and very informative, which was nice as we made decisions. The ambience was also excellent; we sat outside, but would've been happy to sit inside in the lively dining room. The standout dish of the meal was the baked Chincoteague clams. These were flavored with Thai green curry and were excellent bites. The smoked pork taco was also very much a stand out, the smoked flavors contrasted well with the freshness and it relief belt as if this taco provided bang for buck. The other dishes were well executed. A crab gazpacho with grape and other aromatic flavors as the base was well done but there was not much crab and so did not feel as if it was a particularly worthwhile dish to get. The grape flavor was also somewhat too prominent for my liking, but the dish was refreshing and light as promised. The brussels sprouts were solid but not particularly memorable. The oyster taco was slightly overburdened by slaw and proved somewhat more tangy than what was called. I would definitely come back for the clams and the smoked pork taco and would be interested to taste the raw preparations as well as the fried chicken taco next time.

Thanks to Yelp for leading us to Casa Pearl!…read more We were charging our car for a roadtrip at the Wawa next door and was looking for something a little more elevated than a sub to tide us over for dinner. The high reviews and the bumpin' scene outside led us to Casa Pearl. A quick look around, we thought that we might have to find a place more kid friendly but the lovely hostess assured us that they were in fact welcoming to the under ten set. So with a few kids menus and crayons in hand, we all ended up having the best rest stop dinner of our life! Everything was served tapas style and service was extremely quick so we were able to get fully fed during out 45 minute charging session. Truly a win. Kiddos loved the chicken tenders, chicken quesadillas, and tostones. I loved my margarita (no super sweet mix here, this was some good stuff), brussel sprouts, and chargrilled oysters. My husband LOVED the chicharrones and pimento cheese dip as well and was happy by how GF friendly everything was. We would definitely come back if we are in the area again.

Wow!!! We went shopping at the outlets and asked one of the employees in a store for dinner…read moresuggestions and OMG! They suggested this hidden gem... we walked in to an older man who was very nice and patient with my family and I. I will say the place is small with maybe 2 tables inside but a couple more tables outside. The food and the service makes up for it. I ordered the seafood platter- catfish, shrimp, crab balls, hush puppies and fries. The seafood nice, hot and fresh. They must ship this seafood directly from Louisiana. I will certainly go back again and again. Runnnn and try this place you won't be disappointed.

Order to go since I really wanted to try the Beignets! Hubby got an order of Gator bites. Ordering…read morewas super quick and was ready when I got there. Oh boy as soon as I put the powder sugar on Beignets and dip the sauce that came with it. I was reminded of the time I was in New Orleans back in 2023! I ate all of them lmao, I mean I am on vacation so calories don't count. Hubby love the Gator bites, came with a tangy style sauce. I did try a bite and the blend of spices compliment the mild flavor of gator very well. I wish I had a second stomach to try other things but I was still full from lunch..... I'm was very surprised to even find this hidden gem in Virginia. Keep in mind sitting is very limit, only two small tables inside and one outside. Mainly a to go place, I would say. But that doesn't mean no flavor! Check them out guys!