Because we live near by, we have been to Lakeside many times. Its a small restaurant next door to…read morethe dock and boat rental on the Chickahomoney River next to Ed Allen's campground off of Route 30. The service is always friendly, the food is decent, the Long Island Ice Tea is our favorite cocktail and the views on the outdoor dining deck are gorgeous around sunset. Howver, as you might expect, when they have a band, DJ, or Singo game going on it gets really crowded and sevice slowes to a crawl.

Ordered takeout Hamburger Steak and got home and had Country Fried Steak. When I opened the…read morecontainer there was an over abundance of white gravy. Could not even see the food. Kept getting a recording when I tried to call them.

The food was awesome! I had the Family Reunion! I do recommend it…read more Service was very good.

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.

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.

Omg - if they won't let you bring food then step up your game! You shouldn't have hour waits for a…read morelittle pizza

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.

One of the most comfortable restaurants we frequent in Williamsburg is Amber Ox. I like that it's…read morevery open, clean, and inviting, and the staff is always friendly and great. There are a few dishes on the menu that vegetarians and pescatarians can enjoy. We tried the fried green tomatoes(not shown here), which I was initially apprehensive about because I'm not really a fried-food kind of person. Surprisingly, they weren't too greasy and had great flavor. Be careful, though, because they come with a medley on top that is pork-based. If you are pescatarian, remember to ask them to remove it. We did, however, have the beet salad with goat cheese, and oh my God delicious. My wife and I both had the shrimp with risotto, which was cooked to perfection and had wonderful flavor. We absolutely loved it!

The food, the service, the ambience? Wow!! We are visiting the area and were longing for something…read morelocal and authentic. We ended up at the Salty Siren for two reasons, one, it was recommended by one of the guides at the Henricus Historical Park as being near the Farrar's Island historical marker (ancestors) and it was on the river. The view was gorgeous. We were promptly seated at an outdoor table overlooking the water. Our server, Jodi H., greeted us with a smile and offered to get our drinks and our calamari appetizer. It was excellent. Light, crispy, fresh with a few fried jalapeños for zing. The dip served with them was really good. I ordered fried oysters, which came with authentic hush puppies (which for this southerner means no sugar!) and I ordered the vegetable of the day (steamed broccoli) to sort of make up for the "fried". My husband ordered the grilled salmon. His salad was huge and the vegetables were so fresh that I filched some of his cucumbers. His salmon was amazing. It was perfectly cooked and it was so moist and tender. We will try to return if we are ever travelling this way again. Try The Salty Siren. Even if you don't go looking for the mile maker afterwards.

What a great place to get a great view of the river at sunset in a wonderful open air restaurant…read more The restaurant is shaped like a giant yurt with giant windows that open to the beautiful deck and water. Crab cake sandwich, fresh oysters and cheesesteak were our choices and were definitely good choices. The service could not have been better. Prompt service and cheerful smiles. We will definitely be back. Thank you Salty Siren.

The service provided by Jamie and Allison is always excellent and top-notch! Their exceptional…read morecustomer service and talent behind the bar are always a reason to look forward to every visit. The food is also consistently good and has highlights on each of the seasonal menus. Thanks for a great time!

8/26/26. Dinner ! After a day of car travel, looked for a relaxing place. This is a BUSY place,…read morenot quiet, but not overly noisy! Our waitperson was Talissa - she was super efficient, knew the menu well, and answered my questions with knowledge. Offered to modify an appetizer (Crab Norfork $44-) Also recommended a wonderful craft beer, AW tangerine wheat....i ended up having 2 !!!($12-) Hubby & I both had crab & corn chowder Excellent!!! Cooked potatoes, lump crab w/ a very smooth base . Hubby also had a rack of ribs - (($35.90))tender, and well seasoned!!! The Cole slaw was seasoned with something that left a taste after the first bite... ( we did not eat it ). The Dilly Cukecumbers were a very delicious & refreshing side !!

Fun ambiance, great service, delicious food! Highly…read morerecommend this unique restaurant! We have a good time here each time we dine here! Very pleasant and attentive service. Food is excellent! Something for everyone. Our favorite appetizer is the large warm and tender pretzel straight from the oven! Carolyn P.

A group of 10 of us went for lunch this week, and everyone enjoyed their meals. Andrew was an…read moreexcellent server. When asked about preparation and ingredients in regards to food allergies, he always went to ask the chef. Our group ordered the fish and chips, burger, Count of Monte Cristo sandwich, chicken salad (which came in a tortilla bowl), and the Reuben sandwich. It was a quiet lunch as we were enjoying our meals. They also were awesome in providing separate checks for everyone. A fun feature: dog bowls filled with popcorn were brought to the table to enjoy while our food was being prepared! This is a new location for the Hound's Tale. It's quite large and it has a separate bar area. Parking is free and plentiful in front.

It's a fast food type window inside the casino-it has surprisingly good food! We really like the…read moreburgers here-and they serve them with seasoned fries! Somehow! The seasoning is delicious and you can not stop eating the fries! It's a good value for the price

Folks this is casino snack bar food, meant to just keep you from leaving the property and…read morecontinuing gambling. So don't set the bar too high. As for our meal this evening. The wifey and I both had their R Burger with lettuce, tomato and pickles. Sadly they charge extra for a slice of cheese, which is kinda petty. Give a person a piece of cheese for free folks. Both burgers were well-cooked and even had a decent flavor. The burgers also came with a side of fries. I have to say they didn't really skimp on the portion. We also purchased two regular drinks. The total came to nearly $34.00 for our meals. As for the place and the staff. Looked clean and the staff was friendly. So again if you're that hungry and don't want to leave the casino, say and grab something. However, I know this area and several nice mom & pops and chain restaurants are not that far of a drive. So you choose.

Complex and interesting mixed drinks. The food was imaginative and full of great flavors…read more Satisfying and worth the cost. Had a great evening there. Recommend highly

A beautiful hidden gem on Gloucester's main street. When you first walk in the atmosphere is dark…read morebut in a comforting way. It is a nice set up restaurant. It is definitely a bit small but it works. The food was amazing and had unique tastes. Our waitress was a bit shy but she knew her stuff.

Stopped by Trojan Grill on a Monday night and the place was totally dead, which honestly made for a…read morenice quiet dinner. The service was really good -- friendly, attentive, and we never had to wait on anything. We started with the Bavarian pretzel and Brussels sprouts, both solid choices. My wife got the southwest salad and I had the Fire Alarm burger with fries. Burger was messy in the best way and had a nice kick without being ridiculous. Also, shoutout to the strawberry margarita because they used real strawberries instead of sugary mixer syrup, and you could absolutely taste the difference. Now for the funniest part of the night: the crab dip. Look... it tasted good. But this was less "crab dip" and more "pimento cheese with a small hint of crab There was just the faintest hint of crab in there somewhere fighting for its life. Overall though, the place has potential. Good service, decent food, relaxed atmosphere, and with a little refinement on a few dishes, I could definitely see this becoming a regular spot.

Amber is a wonderful server! She made our experience great!!!…read more The food was good as well! I looks forward to coming back here soon!