We found this place by accident and it turned out to be such an awesome restaurant! It's not at all…read morepretentious and we loved it for many reasons. Our server Cherice was delightful. She made recommendations and was so attentive and funny. Hubby was between 3 different meals but went with the Hanger steak special. It came with a potato knish, perfectly cooked asparagus, in a burblanque sauce. He said it was one of the best meals he ever had and it was cooked medium rare as he requested. He also had a perfect manhattan. I wasn't super hungry, so I went for the salmon poor boy. It was crunchy and delicious and the sauce was perfect. I had a Saint Germain spritzer which was light and refreshing. We couldn't leave without ordering beignets. They came with a chocolate and a vanilla sauces. Hubby got a coffee that came in a fun cup. The decor in the restaurant was so fun and made people feel welcome.

I had high expectations for this restaurant given my positive experiences with others in Colonial…read moreWilliamsburg (to include Fat Canary). Starting with the service, the staff were attentive and welcoming. Unfortunately, the food was underwhelming. While portion sizes were reasonable, several dishes lacked the creativity and seasoning needed to stand out. The mussels and French onion soup were highlights, but the escargot and rotisserie chicken were only average. For dessert, the Gateau Breton is fantastic and a standout! However, I would skip the beignets if you are expecting the traditional version. These are smaller with the consistency of a donut hole, and lack the light, pillowy texture typically associated with classic beignets.

Our first time at the Fat Canary restaurant in Williamsburg, VA. I had the halibut special, served…read moreover shrimp and risotto. My wife had the scallops over risotto. Everything was incredibly delicious. The entire restaurant is spacious, clean, and beautifully maintained. The staff was very helpful and took the time to explain the menu. We also had espresso martinis--the non-creamy version--which were excellent as well. We will certainly be back for another visit within the month.

The Fat Canary remains our number one choice for a fine dining experience in Williamsburg…read more The food, service, and ambiance are all excellent. During our most recent meal, we enjoyed the blood orange martinis, the ham and mozzarella appetizer, short ribs, fish special, and crepes dessert, plus a bottle of pinot noir. The restaurant bills a 3.5% surcharge to support the kitchen staff. I would much rather see that incorporated into the menu prices. I don't understand why it's separate. I understand providing a competitive edge to staff, just build it into the prices.

Amber Ox was a total delight,. Planning now to return on my next visit to Williamsburg. Service was…read morespectacular. Food is farm to table so flavors were distinct and delicious. Ambiance was perfect, I was seated in The Study. Small and intimate.

We recently had the pleasure of dealing with Nick, Stephanie, and the team at Amber Ox for a…read morerehearsal dinner, hosting about 45 people. The team listened to our thoughts, offered suggestions and helped guide us with food, drink and decor choices. Most everything was done over text, email, and facetime videos so we could get a feel for the place. We were so pleased the day of to be greeted by attentive staff, a beautiful space, set up and grazing table. The food was amazing, we were happy with the choices we had for entrees, and the decision to offer dessert at the grazing table worked out well to get people moving and mingling. The dinner went right into welcome drinks with over 100 more people coming in and the staff managed the flow of the crowd really well. The specialty drinks were a hit. We couldn't have been happier with our experience with/at Amber Ox. We would highly recommend them! Sue and Tom Dean Darien, CT

Realized I never had an afternoon coffee and stopped in for a treat…read more I picked up a cold brew aria which was delightful! I need to find places that make these by us. The young man behind the counter suggested I add a bit of ice and gave me the bigger cup in case I wanted to add cream. So nice of him! Hubby got an iced caffe latte and pistachio biscotti. We weren't in the mood for it, but they also had ice cream, pastries and wine! Great place!

Beautiful cute European style coffee cafe on the lovely William Mary campus. Illy is the best…read morecoffee in the world so you must try it, if you haven't before! Pastry choices and frittata and couple sandwiches. Nicely air conditioned and lots of seatings. Friendly baristas. It's very cute- with tasty coffee. Be sure to stop in!

I can't believe I never posted a review. This place is always awesome. The food, entertainment, and…read moreof course beer! The staff are awesome, knowledgeable and friendly.

This place is a nice little treat of craft beer heaven. We're visiting (my first time )…read moreWilliamsburg for the week for sis in laws graduation , she knows my affinity for cerveza & recommended this place - nailed it . Precarious has a nice chill non pretentious ambiance , with really good beer . Best of all the service is tops , the staff were the coolest , shout out Shannon who took care of me and hooked up a sample taster and recommendations based on my usual taste . Williamsburg is lucky to have this spot . Ended up Grabbing a 4 pack to go, hardest part is making sure I don't finish them all before we fly back to Cali.

We did the tour and it was great. The bar area has a lot of seating and a really large drink menu,…read moreeven for those who don't drink whiskey or bourbon. Staff was very kind and attentive.

"What does the fox say?" The drinks were great and the Original Rye was our favorite. We were too…read morelate today, and they were all booked for tours through the New Year, but the staff let us down easy and were super kind and helpful. The space is quite wooden and quaint. The sho has great finds as well. Loved the socks! Cheers!

Best calamari i have ever had. HANDS DOWN!…read more Best bangers and mash, the onion gravy was so well cooked it was delicious. Probably one of the best tiki marsala i've had. The corned beef brisket sandwich was phenomenal as well, paired well with the sweet pub sauce . Have to say.. this is one of the best and affordable places i have eaten at !!!

What a fun place to hang out and eat! There is outdoor seating, lots of space inside and a fun bar…read moreatmosphere. We weren't super hungry, so we each grabbed a beer. I got a caiseal peach apricot ale and hubby got a good luck stout nitro. I was given a sample first and loved it! The Reuben croquettes were excellent! The filling was so flavorful and the outside was fried to perfection. The dipping sauce made it all even better! The Welsh rarebit was something I thought was meat, but when I saw the table next to me get it, I knew I had to try it. Sourdough bread w/ cheese and sauce. So freaking good and a hearty serving. Everyone in the restaurant looked so happy and with good reason. Be sure to stop in if you are in the Williamsburg area and check it out for yourself.

My wife and I split a full rack of ribs at Second St Bistro. The ribs were fantastic and fell right…read moreoff the bone, very tender! I would recommend getting the mustard drizzle on the side, just to be sure it is to your taste. We also had the Crab/Corn Chowder soup. You must try it! Super delicious and flavorful. The onion rings were also very good/hand breaded. Service was excellent and the manager stopped at our table to check on us. The atmosphere is comfortable and ambiance is nice/quiet and clean. Strongly recommended for a good meal in a very nice setting.

Second Street American offers a family-friendly atmosphere with a welcoming environment that makes…read moreit a great spot for dining with family or groups. The menu also has so many food options, making it easy to find something for everyone. The food overall was great and very enjoyable. However, I would not recommend the brownie and chocolate sundae dessert. The brownie and cookie were cold and hard, which made the dessert disappointing. On the positive side, the carrot cake was huge and definitely worth sharing -- easily enough for 3-4 people. The service was excellent as well. Our waiter was very attentive throughout the meal and made sure everything was taken care of. Overall, Second Street American delivers great food variety, strong service, and a family-friendly atmosphere, with just a few misses on dessert.