Places to Eat in Williamsburg, VA

A Chef’s Kitchen 
A unique spin on dining!  Dinner is prepared in front of you by world-class chefs who teach as they cook – like going to a Food Network show, except the audience gets to savor the delicious fare!  This "dinner class" includes hors d’oeurves, champagne, a five-course meal, three glasses of wine and recipes.  Or, attend a traditional cooking class.  The menu changes every month!  Call 757-564-8500 or email contactus@chefskitchen.biz
Aberdeen Barn 
From our open Hearth Grill, enjoy the finest top choice beef or our signature entree, prime rib or beef.  Our varied seafood selections are of the same standards of quality.  Quiet candlelit service, superb cocktails and fine wines.  Open daily at 5:00 p.m.  757-229-6661
Aromas Coffeehouse, Bakeshop & Cafe 
Enjoy the patio or venture inside for specialty coffees to compliment your breakfast, lunch or dinner.  The aromas of gourmet coffees, teas, soups, sandwiches and pastries embrace you in the comfort of this popular spot.  Enjoy wine, beer and music too.  "Hip" says the Washington Post.  Free WiFi!  757-221-6676
Art Cafe 26 
Gallery cafe is a delightful culinary experience serving breakfast, lunch and afternoon desserts.  International art exhibitions, artifacts, glass, ceramics and handcrafted, hand-painted figurines.  The place to meet friends and interesting people.  757-565-7788
   
Berret’s Seafood Restaurant and Taphouse Grill
Two choice, one location!  Berret’s Restaurant specializes in fresh regional seafood with full beverage service.  The taphouse Grill features foods, wines and beers of Virginia with grilled fish, steaks and burgers.  Voted Best Seafood Restaurant for over 10 years!  757-253-1847
Black Angus Grille
A unique dining experience.  Warm atmosphere is casual elegant with high ceilings and spacious setting conductive to casual or formal dining.  4-Star Daily Press and AAA 3-Diamond rating attest to the consistent high quality of food and service.  Daily specials for seniors and families.  757-229-6823
Bonefish Grill
Bonefish Grill is all about fresh fish.  Straight from the ocean to your table, and cooked to perfection over a wood-burning grill.  For non-fish eaters, we offer a wide selection of dishes from center-cut Filet-Mignon and pork tenderloin to freshly prepared pasta and chicken dishes.  757-229-3474
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Bray Bistro – Kingsmill

The Bray Bistro is the epitome of Sophisticated Southern Cuisine. Fresh, seasonal ingredients create a sumptuous meal. From Peach Tea to Po-Boys to Sweet Potato Bread Pudding, each meal is a new rendition of an old favorite. A team of award-winning culinary masters have developed an array of inventive dishes designed to please the most sophisticated palate. 757-253-3900

Buon Amici
Two restaurant in one with something for everyone! Dine in or take out our authentic New York style brick oven pizza, calzone, stromboli, subs and fresh salads in the Pizza Cafe. Enjoy the finest veal, chicken, seafood and pasta prepared to order in our casual, elegant dining room. 757-220-8188
California Tortilla
An explosion of fresh, fun, California style Mexican entrees.  Serving a variety of specialty burritos, quesadillas, fresh salads, tacos and fajita platters.  The backbone of our menus is fresh grilled chicken and steak.  You won’t leave hungry – our burritos are "ginormous!"  Come see what all the excitement is about!  757-229-9334
Captain George’s Seafood Restaurant
A world-famous "all-you-can-eat" seafood buffet with over 70 items including Alaskan snow crab, fresh boiled fish, steamed shrimp, prime cut beef and delicious desserts.  Dine by out 12-foot waterfall and 300-foot stream.  Buses and private parties welcome.  Non-smoking.  757-565-2323
Carrabba’s Italian Grill
At Carrabba’s, you’ll experience the bold, fresh flavors of Italy in a warm casual atmosphere.  Family photos adorn the walls as guests enjoy original family recipes prepared to order in a lively exhibition kitchen.  Enjoy Crispy Calamari, Chicken Parmesan, Sirloin Marsala and fresh grilled seafood.  757-564-3696
Center Street Grill 
Moderately priced restaurant located in New Town, within walking distance of the Consolidated Movie Theaters.  Modern decor with 100% visibility to outdoors.  Raw bar offers oysters, shrimp and seafood specials.  Family friendly and casual attire.  Private/club rooms and seasonal patio available.  757-220-4600
The Cheese Shop – Merchants Square
Offering 200 cheeses, specialty foods, freshly baked breads, regionally renowned sandwiches and a wine cellar with over 4,000 bottles.  Adjacent to the AAA 4-Diamond restaurant, Fat Canary.  Owned and operated since 1971 by the Power Family.  A local favorite.  757-220-0298
Colonial Williamsburg – Chowning’s Tavern
Informal cafeteria-style dining indoors and out.  Traditional pit barbecue, beef, brisket, hot dogs, hamburgers and grilled chicken.  After 5 pm, enjoy Gambols – light fare and beverages, balladeers and 18-century games.  Colonial Williamsburg admission not required for dining in the Historic Area.  757-229-2141 or 800-TAVERNS
Colonial Williamsburg – Christiana Campbell’s Tavern
George Washington’s favorite for seafood.  Specialties include crab cakes, Gloucester chicken, filet of beed with crab-stuffed shrimp, fritters and spoon bread.  Dinner daily from 5 pm.  Open seasonally.  Colonial Williamsburg admission not required for dining in the Historic Area.  757-229-2141 or 800-TAVERNS
Colonial Williamsburg – Golden Horseshoe Gold Course Grill
Casual dining overlooking the championship golf courses of the Golden Horseshoe Golf Club.  Choose from a delightful array of sandwiches (including "Tidewater’s Best" hamburger), salads, light entrees, house-made desserts and your favorite beverage or cocktail.  757-229-2141 or 800-HISTORY
Colonial Williamsburg – Golden Horseshoe Green Course Grill

Green Course Grill Bar is open for a limited menu of sandwiches from 11:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. daily for golfers or anyone who wants a quick grab-and-go lunch overlooking the Green Course. 757-229-2141 or 1 800 HISTORY. The clubhouse is located about one mile past the Golden Horseshoe Gold Course clubhouse on South England St.    

Colonial Williamsburg – Huzzah!
Good food, good cheer!  Everyday favorites and the best pizza in town served with colonial flair.  Within the same complex as the Colonial Williamsburg Visitor Center.  757-229-2141 or 800-HISTORY
Colonial Williamsburg – James Shields Tavern
Experience the spirit of an 18th-century coffeehouse in the tavern or on the go.  Light fare, pastries, wraps and gumbo.  Tavern Ghost Walks or Talks every evening.  Colonial Williamsburg admission not required for dining in the Historic Area.  757-229-2141 or 800-TAVERNS
Colonial Williamsburg – King’s Arms Tavern
Simple elegance, befitting the statesmen and gentry who often dined here in the 18th-century.  Favorites include peanut soup, fried oysters, lamb, pork tenderloin, prime rib and pecan pie.  Staff wears period dress.  Colonial Williamsburg admission not required for dining in the Historic Area.  757-229-2141 or 800-TAVERNS
Colonial Williamsburg – Regency Room
Located in the luxurious hotel, the Williamsburg Inn, enjoy new American cuisine in the refined elegance of the Regency Room.  Crystal chandeliers and Oriental panels provide a beautiful setting in which to savor our superb menu.  Music and dancing on Friday and Saturday nights.  Jazz brunch Sundays.  757-229-2141 or 800-HISTORY
Colonial Williamsburg – Williamsburg Lodge Restaurant
This new restaurant serves American cuisine with contemporary southern and Chesapeake influences.  The Friday Night Seafood Buffet is a local favorite.  757-229-2141 or 800-HISTORY
Doraldo
"The best Italian food in Hampton Roads" as told by our customers.  Restaurant interior feels as if your are walking through an Italian village.  Beautiful paintings from a local artist adorns the walls.  Our garlic knots are a signature item and they are highly addictive!  757-220-0795
Dudley’s Farmhouse Grille
Dudley’s Farmhouse Grille – your new favorite place for lunch and dinner in Toano. This beautiful 1905 farmhouse just up Route 60 from Williamsburg, Virginia offers casual lunch and dinner on the patio, or come inside when it’s dressed up for dinner- cozy and romantic with tablecloths and linens. Have a Coke — or some 18 year old scotch. Run the gamut. Come home to dinner at Dudley’s Farmhouse Grille – where great food doesn’t have to cost a lot.  757-566-1157
 

Eagles – Kingsmill

This authentic steak and chophouse features Kingsmill’s exclusive beechwood-smoked cooking. The innovative process involves cold-smoking beef, chops, poultry and seafood over Budweiser-bathed beechwood chips to create Eagles’ signature taste. The result is succulent, flavorful dishes. The culinary team uses the freshest Anheuser-Busch products produced locally at the Anheuser-Busch InBev Williamsburg Brewery, located adjacent to the resort. 757-253-3900

Fat Canary
Awarded the prestigious AAA 4-Diamond rating in 2005, 2006, and 2007.  A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, Executive Chef Thomas Power offers a menu that reflects his 14-year trek of great kitchens across the country.  Dinner; open seven nights.  Reservations highly encouraged.  757-229-3333
Florimonte’s Deli and Fine Foods
A traditional New York style delicatessen and pizzeria serving fresh breakfast sandwiches, homemade Italian pastries, specialty lunch sandwiches, salads and homemade soups.  Hand-tossed New York Neapolitan 18" pies or slices, Sicilian pizza, stromboli and calzones.  757-253-2266
Giuseppe’s Italian Cafe
Always voted "the best" by locals.  Entree specials prepared in the true Northern and Southern Italian style.  Contemporary pasta dishes with flair to excite your dining experience.  Great wines at super prices.  Reservations accepted.  Take-out available.  757-565-1977
Great Harvest Bread
Great Harvest Bread is a whole grain bread bakery.  We make our breads and sweets from scratch each daily using the finest ingredients. We serve a full line of Peet’s Coffees and Teas and now serve delicious sandwiches! 757-345-5399
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Green Leafe Downtown

The Green Leafe has been a Williamsburg institution since it first opened its doors in 1974. A meeting place for locals and tourists, regulars and newcomers alike The Leafe welcomes everyone to drop by and get a taste of what makes this place so inviting. 757-220-3405

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Green Leafe New Town & Catering

The Green Leafe New Town is a new twist on an old favoite. Offering wines by the glass, draft and bottled beers, and all your favorite cocktails from the downtown Leafe, The Leafe New Town is the perfect spot to enjoy a relaxing lunch or a hearty dinner. Same good food, same good beer, same good people, but better parking. (757) 221-9582

Gus’s Hot Dog King
Here at Hot Dog King, we’re not just a restaurant, we’re a family!  From the moment you walk through the door, you’re not just a guest, you’re our friend.  So come on down and let us help you make a memory.  757-220-4786
Hog Wild Smokehouse
Traditional smokehouse BBQ and authentic Creole cuisine featuring fresh prepared soups, salads, appetizers, sandwiches, entrees and desserts, with five unique BBQ sauces.  Continuous service Tuesday through Saturday, 11 am until 9 pm; Sunday 11 am until 4 pm; closed Monday. 757-741-2515
   
The Jefferson Restaurant
Celebrating over 50 years serving local patrons and visitors.  Steaks and prime rib, seafood, Italian specials and southern favorites including peanut soup, Virginia ham and fried chicken.  Banquet facilities; casual dress/  Open 3 pm.  757-229-2296
Jimmy’s Oven & Grill
Jimmy’s family style restaurant features steak, seafood, pasta, pizza and subs.  We offer daily specials Monday through Friday with soup and salad bar.  Seafood buffet on Fridays, prime rib special on Saturdays and a Sunday brunch.  Full bar; home of the famous "Kitty Hawk" Soup.  Best pizza and prices in town!  757-565-1465
Kyoto Japanese Steak and Seafood House
Japanese dining with hibachi grill and sushi bar.  Meals are highlighted with your personal hibachi grill chef who artistically prepares your order before your eyes.  Vegetarian and kids meals served.  Carry-out sushi, box meals and tour group menus available.  757-220-8888
Le Yaca Restaurant Francais
Le Yaca successfully combines the worlds of comfort and taste with French Country cooking served in style. You will choose from a selection of seafood, beef, lamb and veal entrees and the best desserts in town, including our famous Grand Marnier Souffle. 757-220-3616
Lenny’s Gourmet
Lenny’s Gourmet is operated by JIA, Inc.  We serve sandwiches, paninis, wraps, salad with house dressing and Maki Suchi.  Lunch and dinner served daily; wine and beer available.  757-253-0458
LongHorn Steakhouse
LongHorn Steakhouse restaurants are full-service, casual dining steakhouses serving both lunch and dinner. Emphasizing high quality, LongHorn appeals to all guests with its distinctive combination of attentive personalized service and flavorful entrees served in an inviting, comfortable atmosphere. 757-229-7700
Magnolia Dining Room at Colonial Heritage
Casual dining overlooking the 9th green of our golf course.  Choose from a delightful array of sandwiches, salads, entrees, desserts and favorite cocktails.  Visit for our seasonal Sunday Brunch or the Shrimp Pasta Buffet served Thursdays, 11 am – 2 pm. 757-645-2018
Mama Steve’s House of Pancakes
During your stay in Williamsburg, join us for breakfast and lunch, choosing from a wide variety of pancakes and omelettes, as well as other breakfast fare.  A local favorite for many years.  757-229-7613
Manhattan Bagel
New York style bagels and fresh deli sandwiches.  All bagels, breads, muffins and pastries baked daily on premises.  Breakfast and lunch served all day from 6:30 am until 3:00 pm.  Featuring gourmet coffees, cappuccinos, lattes and smoothies.  We will cater your special occasion.  locally owned and operated.  757-259-9221
Maurizio’s Italian Restaurant
Three generations serving Williamsburg for over 20 years with sincere Italian hospitality and the best of authentic Italian cuisine. Homemade sauces, pasta, pizza and desserts made fresh daily. Full bar service. Reservations highly recommended. 757-229-0337
Old Chickahominy House
Enjoy breakfast or lunch served in a plantation setting where meals are prepared form family recipes.  For over 50 years, we have been delighting customers with fine food and unique shopping.  Browse our shop for gifts, jewelry and accessories.  757-229-4689
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Opus 9 epitomizes the dining experience from quality of steakhouse fare to the diversity of the wine list, casual elegance, club-like lounge sophistication, ambiance, private dining accommodations and first class service. Make reservations online.  Located at New Town.  757-645-4779
  Outback Steakhouse
The Outback Steakhouse concept is exceptionally high-quality food.  Our menu features steaks and prime rib in an "Aussie" atmosphere.  Outback steaks are prepared in a unique way which locks in their flavor and ensures tenderness.  A variety of "tucker" (food).  757-229-8648
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Panera Bread

Located in New Town, Panera Bread offers hand-crafted, artisan breads baked in each bakery-cafe every morning from fresh dough. Panera is committed to providing customers with fresh, great tasting food made from the highest quality ingredients. 757-229-8810

Papillion and 415 Grill
Papillion, a traditional southern menu and breakfast buffet, and the 415 Grill serving lunch and dinner, are both located in the Williamsburg Hospitality House.  Lunch features out Pasta Bar, salads and sandwiches.  For dinner, enjoy delicious appetizers, cocktails, steaks and chops in a relaxing atmosphere.  757-229-4020
   
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Red City Buffet

Prepare for a feast fit for shoguns and kings. Stop by and enjoy the finest selection of asian inspired chicken, beef, and seafood delivered in an amazing buffet style. 757- 221-0888

Red Hot & Blue
Celebrating its 20th Anniversary this year, Red Hot & Blue serves up varied options of that southern favorite – barbecue!  From sandwiches and St. Louis-style ribs to five meat platters and pulled chicken, they offer it all with a slice of hospitality on the side!  757-259-1670
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Regattas’ Cafe & Market – Kingsmill

At the café, pizzas are cooked to perfection inside the wood-burning oven. Italian specialties like paninis and pastas make Regattas’ Café a favorite for lunch or dinner. Just inside the restaurant, guests will find a small shopping area known as the Regattas’ Marketplace. Here, guests can choose from a selection of Anheuser-Busch InBev beers and an array of convenience items including ready-to-go foods. 757-253-3900

Retro’s Good Eats
Best hot dog in town.  Dogs with all the traditional toppings, plus some.  Veggie, corn dogs, frozen custard milk shakes and fresh squeezed limeade.  Only one block from the College of Williams & Mary and the Historic Area.  757-253-8816
Rita’s Ice, Cones, Shakes
The only Italian Ice in town.  Made fresh daily on premises with real fruit in small batches.  Old-fashioned creamy frozen custard the way you remember as a kid.  Delicious gelati, blendini and awesome Misto smoothie shakes.  Look for the red and white striped awning for a wonderful frozen treat.  757-259-RITA
Riverwalk Restaurant
Waterfront dining on the Historic York River with fresh regional seafood and traditional American favorites.  Great sandwiches and salads in the cafe for lunch and dinner.  Full-service menu in the Riverfront Room and private accommodations in the Landing.  757-875-1522
Sal’s by Victor Italian Restaurant
Features everything you’d expect from a traditional Italian pizzeria or family-style Italian restaurant.  Victor Minichiello and his staff use the finest ingredients preparing fresh pastas, veal, chicken and heart-healthy sauces.  Bring your group or family!  757-220-2641
Sal’s Ristorante Italiano
Enjoy fine Italian cuisine in a family atmosphere.  Specialties include veal parmigiana, chicken cacciatore, eggplant rollatini, lasagna, New York style pizza and many more entrees.  Voted Best Pizza and Italian Restaurant in Williamsburg.  Group reservations accepted.  757-221-0443
The Seafare and Steak House of Williamsburg
Exceptional meals beginning with homemade rum buns followed by your choice of fresh salads.  Then cleanse your palate with our superb sorbet.  Now select from our 91-item menu featuring fresh seafood, certified Black Angus steaks and tender veal.  757-229-0099
Seasons Restaurant
Dine in the most exciting restaurant in Merchants Square, featuring spectacular salads, steaks, seafood, poultry, ribs, sandwiches and the best burgers and fries anywhere. Sunday Brunch, extensive children’s menu and full bar. Mon – Thurs, 11 am – 9 pm; Fri – Sat, 11 am – 10 pm; and Sun, 10 am – 9 pm. 757-259-0018
Second Street an American Bistro 
Second Street has been offering unbelievable food and beverages, reasonable prices, a comfortable atmosphere and outstanding service for over tow decades.  A casual, upscale restaurant with a diverse menu great for the whole family.  Separate kids menu, smoke-free facility and free WiFi access.  757-220-2286
   
Stephanos Pizza & Subs
Located in the heart of Colonial Williamsburg.  New York Style Pizza, as well as oven-baked submarine sandwiches, salads, soups, ice cream, desserts and a children’s menu. Open daily from 11 am – 9 pm. 757-476-8999
   
The Trellis Restaurant
The nationally-acclaimed Trellis is a favorite of locals and visitors for lunch and dinner.  The seasonal menu features regional items, many of which are grilled over an open fire.  Home of the nation’s most prestigious culinary awards and desserts to die for!  757-229-8610 
Wasabi Oriental Buffet
A Brilliant new restaurant where contemporary meets traditional within a smart sophisticated setting in the heart of Williamsburg.  Offering an extensive choice of authentic Chinese cuisine that shows clear evidence of time, dedication and care taken in their preparation, for the menu changes every day.  757-345-3988
The Whaling Company 
The house specialty is fresh fish with a menu offering a wide variety of seafood selections, fresh-cut steaks and chicken entrees.  Relax in a setting which is reminiscent of an old New England fishing village.  Dress is casual; reservations are accepted.  757-229-0275
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Zpizza opened in California in 1986 in order to create a pizza that was lighter, healthier, delicious and creative. Our dough is made from certified organic wheat flour prepared fresh every day, hand-thrown and fire-baked until uniquely crisp.  Order pizza online or visit us at our resturant, located in New Town. 757-903-4750