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    Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

    3.2 (115 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Salad, Soup
    Closed • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Grated cheese on our food is always a good thing!
    Na H.

    Came here for a lunch outing. It was the weekend and not crowded during our visit. We didn't wait long for our table and the host was pleasant while seating us. We started with an appetizer of fried lasagna, a glass of red wine, and a pitcher of sangria, which were all good. The ambiance was quiet and reserved as we went late afternoon on a Saturday, which was a good time. We ordered the never ending pasta bowl which included various pasta with different sauces (additional cost for chicken and other proteins). I got the spaghetti with meat sauce, followed by the rigatoni with a spicy red sauce. Others got the fettuccine with the Alfredo sauce (added chicken for an additional cost). The pastas were fresh and delicious. We love the grated cheese that is always offered to top your meal! The spicy red sauce was my favorite! And of course, the tossed salad and garlic breadsticks were as good as ever. I couldn't eat all of my second round of pasta and ended up bringing it home (it reheated well!) All in all, a great meal as always.

    Chicken parm with pasta

    The food was delivered hot and was very tasty. The service was a bit slow and the customers who came in after us got their appetizers and food before us. I couldn't understand that. Our appetizers came after we got our entrée.s. The restaurant felt like you were eating in sub zero temperatures.

    Zuppa Toscana and a lonely breadstick
    Kevin M.

    I had a wonderful time visiting the Williamsburg location for Olive Garden restaurant. The host and the hostess greeted me with warm, smiles, and holiday greetings. I did not have to wait very long for my table to be ready. I had done some shopping in the area and wanted something warm and cozy to eat. As soon as I was seated, I was greeted by a wonderful server named Carrie. She greeted me with a warm smile, and asked me what I wanted to drink. She also asked me that I have any questions about the menu while I was trying to peruse the many options. I did not at the time. I wanted some cavatappi noodles, but they no longer carry that variety. Carrie suggested some other options that were just as flavorful. While I was waiting, I was greeted by a wonderfully warm manager named Karen. She asked me how the day was going and thank me for coming to Olive Garden for dinner. She was so positive and made sure that I felt at home. She kept an eye on all of the servers, and ensure that all of the guests were happy and well taken care of. When there were tables that were open and people were there, and she went over and greeted them and asked them was there anything that could be done to make our stay even better. I think that having a manager who is on the floor and making sure that everyone is OK is a wonderful touch. I decided on the fettuccine Alfredo with the chicken and spinach. I also opted for the zuppa Toscana soup as it was one of my favorites. The bowl of soup came out quickly along with my drink order. Carrie brought over some breadsticks to make sure that it was a great accompaniment to my soup. The soup was fresh and delicious. It had big pieces of potato and the sausage, and it was quite hardy. I received my chicken fettuccine with spinach and it was delicious. I had to take the rest with me because I was so stuffed from the food before that Carrie made sure that I had a bag to carry my stuff and she even provided me with extra cutlery as I wanted to make sure I had something to eat with later. I was pleasantly surprised at the wonderful service at this Olive Garden location. I had a great time and will be back. When you are at the location as for the manager, Karen and she will make sure that you have a great stay.

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    This was my first time ever at an olive garden. Id have to say, it was a very good first experience. The food was amazing. (i added a picture) Our waiter was VERY nice. (props to Even ) The olive garden was very clean and fancy looking. The desserts were ABSOLUTELY delicious and i devoured it. If your looking for a good olive garden, this is the one. Everyone was super friendly and welcoming. The service was also very fast. worth going to! 5 stars!! :)

    Only ate the noodles because we had no other option

    The food was terrible. I ordered a shrimp and chicken carbonara and it had No shrimp and was make with green peppers that made the dish very bitter. Call to report and was placed on hold. Smh. After such a long trip to Virginia my family and I was very disappointed because we love Olive Garden.

    Cheese Ravioli
    Joshua A.

    Outstanding as always! Does matter where you are Olive Garden always pleases! The only small thing was the layout of the building could have been better.

    Chicken Marsala Fettuccine
    Megan B.

    I went to Olive Garden to caught up which a friend. Our server Jack was a nice guy and really friendly. I had ordered the chicken fettuccine Marsala. That dish was good and slightly sweet due to the wine. The manager Cathy came by to check on us which was great. I had ordered the fry doughnuts which were good. Overall the atmosphere is friendly and good food.

    Chicken Tortelloni Alfredo

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    I had a great time. The staff was so nice and respectful, and I truly love the staff, so thank you, Olive Garden

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    Amber Ox Public House

    Amber Ox Public House

    4.4(1.4k reviews)
    2.2 mi
    •$$
    Locally owned & operated
    Outdoor seating

    Went here tonight for dinner and was really impressed with our meals. We started with the…read morestrawberry gazpacho, which my wife loved. I didn't try it. For entrees, we had the bone-in pork and the cavatelli, and both were excellent. The pork was probably one of the top five I've ever had -- cooked perfectly, with a great sauce on top and really good grits. My wife had a gin, egg white, raspberry, and prosecco drink. It tasted mostly like prosecco, so we weren't quite as impressed with the cocktail as we thought we'd be. One little tiff: there was no one sitting on the outside patio, so we asked if we could have the shaded table. They said no because of the staffing setup. About halfway through our meal, one couple came and sat at the larger table we weren't allowed to use, then decided they didn't want to sit there and went inside. Not really sure what the big deal was with that table versus the one next to it where we were seated on an otherwise empty patio. But all in all, it was a great meal and we would definitely go again!

    We stopped in here for brunch while passing through Williamsburg. There is parking out front and…read morearound. We sat outside - it was a large high top and was covered with large fans. They brought out a water bowl for our dog. The food was excellent - would recommend the biscuit board as an appetizer. They also had a fun specialty latte that was amazing. We were celebrating a birthday and they thoughtfully brought our glasses of champagne, which was quite nice.

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    Amber Ox Public House
    Amber Ox Public House
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    The Cupboard

    The Cupboard

    4.0(4 reviews)
    2.7 mi

    Decent little coffee shop inside the Williamsburg Lodge. When I say "little" I mean it - very…read moresmall and can get crammed, especially when there's a conference with others trying to visit. Service was nice though and their light brew coffee was really good. If you stay there and have status, you get 2 cups per day for free!

    If you're a guest staying at this Marriott Williamsburg CW property or if you're an attendee at a…read moreconference or event at the property, this place is really the only option you have to get a cup of coffee or a hot or cold latte or tea, cold pressed juice, or a breakfast sandwich. Nothing wrong with this little grab-and-go carry out shop but at the same time, I wouldn't call it anything ahhhhmazzzzinggggg that would warrant more than just an average 3 star rating. Better than and more options than a hotel lobby self serve "mini mart." They serve self serve coffee (Members, don't forget to ask for your complimentary daily coffee tickets upon check-in!) but this place also has a barista for hot or iced lattes. Decent lattes, thankfully made with espresso shots not watered down or weak & wimpy. On par with what you would get at Starbucks. The latte menu is NOT extensive so don't expect a long latte/coffee drink menu like at Starbucks. I posted a pic of the latte/tea/juice/bfast sando menu with prices so have a look. Staff is SUPER NICE but both times I was there getting a hot latte, there was ONE WORKER each time running cash AND barista-ing. Not many more can fit behind that tiny ordering counter frankly. Thus - if you see any kind of long line, BE PREPARED TO WAIT. Or come back during non-rush hours. (Remember this is a conference center so it is highly likely conference attendees will be lining up to order before the start of the conference day and in between sessions throughout the day!) I read on their website that all their baked goods and pastries as well as sandwiches, salads etc are freshly house made there on prem so that's nice. Prices are not break the bank (for a hotel). My small hot vanilla latte was $7. Like I said - as a hotel lobby grab-and-go so you don't have to walk far or drive to get your latte-fix on, The Cupboard is right-there-convenient and will absolutely do just fine. If you DO feel like going off the property to go to an indie coffee shop, I drove to and tried the relatively new Grit Coffee in Midtown for the first time - pretty good (read my review and see my pics): Or go to the ever-famous Aromas in CW near the William&Mary campus, an OG legend which imo is overhyped but still a good option - parking can be a pain, frankly better to walk there from the hotel (it's prob a 20 min walk to Aromas but you walk straight down beautiful CW - on a nice day, can't beat that.).

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    The Cupboard - Inside / Interior view of small grab-and-go shop - ordering counter, lattes, tea, housemade pastries, salads, juices, self-serve coffee

    Inside / Interior view of small grab-and-go shop - ordering counter, lattes, tea, housemade pastries, salads, juices, self-serve coffee

    The Cupboard
    The Cupboard

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    Culture Cafe - Tator tots with poutine gravy. Devine.

    Culture Cafe

    4.2(274 reviews)
    2.0 mi
    •$$

    This was a great place to stop for a late morning bite. It very much gives off quirky, college town…read morecafe, which I loved. Our food was very good, the poutine was honestly one of the best things I had to eat in a long time. Mixed with the fried egg every bite was genuinely a "perfect bite". I ordered a chai old fashioned. I did not really get that much of a Chai flavor, it tasted more cinnamon than anything else. I would not order again. The hostess/server was very attentive and pleasant. One thing to note is that it appears that the cafe does not always have pastries.

    First off the service was fantastic which is why they got 4 stars. Very friendly and took good…read morecare of my pups. The outdoor patio is casual but comfortable to enjoy. And the fresh air felt great. Onto the food. The salted butter bread though tasty was tough to cut and served at room temp. The almond butter and apricot jam were fantastic but the bread was tough to bite. We both got the poutine which he enjoyed, I thought it was bland and lacked much in the way of flavor. Disappointing plus not much in the way of tater tots. They didnt have the doggie menu I saw online which is why I came here but they did make up a beef patty with rice. My dogs ate the beef and played with the rice. And tap water was served which wouldn't have been so bad bit again it was served at room temp which made it taste odd. All in all probably not a spot I will return

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    Culture Cafe - Meatloaf over stuffing with mushrooms and gravy. Great consistency and flavors mix together.

    Meatloaf over stuffing with mushrooms and gravy. Great consistency and flavors mix together.

    Culture Cafe - Cheese ravioli with mushroom cream sauce. Excellent.

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    Cheese ravioli with mushroom cream sauce. Excellent.

    Tipsy Beans Cafe

    Tipsy Beans Cafe

    4.4(419 reviews)
    0.8 mi
    •$$

    Sophia and I arrived here on Friday morning since we had the day off due to the holiday. The last…read moretime we were here was probably a year and a half ago. All the previous times were all excellent with the food and beverages ordered. Let's see if this visit continues the good luck. We were immediately greeted by the staff and promptly seated. To my surprise, they completely remodeled the restaurant. Going from 9 tables to close to 30 and looking gorgeous from head to toe. For the entire hour we were there, it was a sight that I can't forget. Congrats to Tipsy Beans for this :) Enough gloating about the interior. Let's discuss the food. My beverage was a large iced Mud Turtle latte and my meal was a meat lovers omelet with mushrooms added (for only 25 cents extra). Everything was excellent. The latte wasn't too sweet which was very good for me. And their tall glass (which is new for remodeling) was really cool. The omelet was cooked perfectly with the protein and veggies all coming together. A home run all around. Thank you Tipsy Beans for making us feel at home. Top notch service to go with a wonderful meal to start the morning. We'll be back again soon :)

    This was a staple of our Williamsburg visits, and we decided to stop by for dinner today. We called…read moreahead to check the wait time, and the young lady said it was around 10 minutes. Since we were already in the parking lot, we made the easy decision to go in. As we walked in, I noticed that the place had been expanded. We stood at the podium, and we were greeted by a greeter who seemed disinterested and lukewarm. Not what I'm accustomed to when I visit. I gave him my information, and he informed me that there was a 20-minute wait. I suggested that we could sit on the other side of the bar, but he said that they were closing that side because they were closing soon (in two hours). I noticed that they had tall tops, and I wanted one. He said that he could make that happen. While he was huffing and puffing and cleaning some tables, which were all standard height, he finally told me that my table was ready and it was a regular table. I was surprised because I had been told earlier that he could make it happen when it came to the table I requested. The greeter then told me that the side with the high tops was closed, so I had waited 30 minutes for a table. I could have sat at the bar, but Maurice wanted to go home at 6 p.m. sharp, and he had no recollection of what he had said. I was disappointed with the service and the lack of attention to detail. I hope that Tipsy Beans finds a new person to greet and seat customers. Maurice was not the right person for the job.

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    Tipsy Beans Cafe - Bar, seating area, kitchen.

    Bar, seating area, kitchen.

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    Ember - Assorted rolls (California, yellowtail, sunshine, and shrimp tempura)

    Ember

    4.6(63 reviews)
    2.3 mi

    We visited Ember for my son's birthday. We made a reservation and our table was ready when we…read morearrived They don't open until 5, but there is a vestibule outside and a great area to walk around and sit outside, on the square. Parking is also free for up to 2 hours, and that was enough time for us to have apps, dinner, and dessert. Our server was SO AMAZING! I didn't catch her name to include it in the review, but she was so nice, attentive, and helpful. She made wonderful recommendations and we enjoyed every drink and dish. We started with calamari, mussels, and 2 sushi rolls. All of these were great suggestions! The serving sizes were great too. I also had a cherry blossom martini that was very good and gave a nice buzz. For an entree, I had scallops and risotto. Both were delicious. It was plentiful, the scallops were cooked perfectly, and the risotto was seasoned and cooked well. For dessert, I had a bread pudding. My only critique is that it was a little dry and could have used more sauce but the flavor was great. ! I would definitely visit Ember again! I would reorder everything I had...a little more cream with my bread pudding. From beginning to end, it was great!

    Very excited to try this place, menu looked awesome. First notes were that the staff seemed nice…read moreand the place was very loud (Tuesday night). Had a couple of good draft IPAs, they were pretty tasty. Tuna crispy rice app was my favorite part of the night. Great taste, great crunch. They were out of the ahi which made me and the GF sad. I went with the sesame seared salmon which was very disappointing, maybe they forgot to sear? Salmon looked and tasted like it was boiled to cook, no flavor profile at all. The bok choy that came with it was very tasty. GF had the risotto and scallops. Scallops were minimal, but ok. Risotto was heavy with no nuance. May try again, maybe the ahi is the way to go but overall a lot of money for average food.

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    Bar environment at ember

    Ember - Beef Tartare

    Beef Tartare

    Ember

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