Google showed this close to our hotel. This was an amazing experience. Both of our servers were top notch. They immediately served up cheese spread and crackers. Later on they gave us warm bread with our salads. My daughter had the rib dinner and declared it delicious. My husband said the prime rib cut like butter. I had the broiled seafood trio. Service was non stop and perfect. All of our meals were great. The price for the meal was very reasonable for the quality and service. The ambiance was neat and clean. 100% returning next time we are in town! read more

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We got there via a flyer at the place we stayed. A SPECIAL of a choice for dinner with a very limited selection, but 2 of those selections were steak and seafood. These hit both of us. Me for the steak, 2 options and her the seafood. A 'classy' place with actual white table clothes and napkins. A full bar Waiters who knew their menu We went one and the day before leaving went back a second time, because we loved the ambiance and the food was very good. I am sure if you want the are 'fancier' places and certainly more expensive, but the atmosphere was relaxed and made to feel welcomed. Plan for extra time as we did not feel rushed out of the door. ENJOY your meal! read more

Had an excellent meal . Rob T was one of the best servers I have had in a long time . Thank you for a great experience. read more

We had Harris James as our server and he was very attentive to us. If we went back to Williamsburg we would go to this restaurant again. Thanks read more

We stopped at Aberdeen Barn for the French Onion Soup and a couple of drinks. We ended up sitting at the bar. The food was great. The best part was our bartender Ron! The drinks he made and our service was WONDERFUL!! Ron also taught us a couple of puzzle type games. We will be back and plan on sitting at the bar. read more

The ambiance was so awesome, greeted nicely at the front desk and seated promptly. Our server Hubert was spot on and top notch. Very knowledgable and Hubert was Amazeballs! Served first with cheese spread and crackers. Must be complimentary, we did not order and not on our bill. Sorry no pics of menu, but check yelp menu's are on their page. We ordered a few adult cocktails. The wife had Prosecco and i had an Old Fashion. Both were spot on and very nice. The wife ordered broiled shrimp and broccoli and a salad. She loved it! I had the broiled shrimp and scallops with salad and baked potato, and my goodness it was delicious. 4 nice sized scallops and 6 nice sized shrimp. The potato was cooked perfectly. And they had french dressing for my salad..luv me some french dressing! Enjoy the food pics! Let me just mention again, Hubert was an amazing server..Thank You Hubert. Price wise, total bill less than $ 90.00 which is real good for the drinks and amount of good food. read more

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The salad was refreshing and a nice start to meal. My ribs were tangy, tender, and delicious. The servers were full of energy and never let our drinks go empty. Love the decor of old wooden hand tools and wagon wheel lamps. read more

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Our waiter was Harris James, excellent service. Had a great time!! Highly recommend. read more

Aberdeen Barn - Thick cut prime rib - Seafood Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

My husband and I celebrated our anniversary at Aberdeen Barn and what a treat. First was Harris James. He was the epitome of what a waiter should be. The perfect balance of professional and personable. He made our night!! The food was excellent. It starts with the barn cheese and then out come the warm rolls. We started with half a dozen oysters and my husband had the French onion soup. He said it was the best he has ever had. Entrees were the broiled seafood trio for myself and my husband had the regular prime rib. Again everything was excellent. In fact, when ordering a loaded baked potato as a side, they bring the sour cream, bacon and chives for you to enjoy as much as you wish. Needless to say, the cocktails were top notch as well. The atmosphere was quaint. Its a little older but very clean and well cared for. It may not be new and shiny but the service, the food and the prices make Aberdeen Barn our new favorite celebration spot. When you go, make sure to ask for Harris. read more

The food was superb! The service was efficient and very attentive. The restaurant is rustic with a steakhouse feel. The Prime Rib was to die for! read more

We had 2 servers and after our dinner we had given one a cash tip as he did exceptionally well and our bill was $68. Our later charge we saw on our credit card account that they actually charged us $83. They charged us an extra $15. We went back and the manager explained what happened and gave us a refund. read more

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Food was awesome. Our waitress Diane was very attentive and she provided the service that Aberdeen Barn is known for. The restaurant was very clean on the inside and quaint for being the day before Valentines Day. All in all, wife and I had a very good time for our Valentines date. read more

We stopped in during our vacation to Williamsburg. Knowing that we were coming to a steak house with "barn" in the name, we expected casual and were surprised to see the staff dressed as if this was a fine dining establishment. Thankfully we were not out of place with our jeans. :) Service was great. For the food, we both felt that it was just ok. My steak was fine - seasoned ok. My husband's shrimp and fish wasn't seasoned well at all. He stated that his fries were seasoned better. read more

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The food and service at this place are top notch. I would compare it to a top end chain like Morton's. The price is better but it is similar service and the same meal. read more

We moved to Williamsburg last year and had driven by this place many times without trying it. Finally decided to tonight. It was fantastic. Great service from Harris James our waiter. Food was excellent--everything was delicious. We both got steaks--cooked so well they were like butter to cut. Scallops same way. Everything was great from the opening crackers to the bread, salad, main course and pumpkin cheesecake for dessert. We will be going back! read more

Aberdeen Barn - Pumpkin cheesecake - Seafood Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

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Thanks to our server HARRIS JAMES! Food was delicious and portions were generous! I had scallops with rice delicious! They had complimentary cheese and crackers and rolls! read more

Absolutely unacceptable service and a total disregard for returning customers I have never felt more dismissed as a paying customer. My family and I just left after sitting over 30 minutes without being served, and it wasn't for lack of visibility -- our server walked past our table at least five times. He acknowledged us only after bussing the table right next to us, saying, "I'll be right back." That "right back" turned into another 20 minutes of nothing. We watched the table beside us -- the one this same server was doting on -- receive drinks, entrees, and dessert service, all while we sat completely ignored. At one point, the server even took a dessert placard out of my daughter's hands to give to that table. It was humiliating and infuriating to see how little regard there was for us as guests. When I finally went to the manager (the same one who had seated us, noting that we could be accommodated "even without a reservation"), I calmly explained that we'd been sitting for half an hour and simply asked to be reassigned to another server. His response? "You didn't have a reservation, this is the best I can do." That kind of dismissive attitude is exactly how you lose loyal customers. For context, I celebrated my last birthday at this restaurant, and my family has dined here two or more times a month for well over a year. Clearly, that loyalty means nothing. If the restaurant can't handle the volume of guests, that's fine -- but be honest about it. Don't seat people you can't serve, and certainly don't make them feel invisible while catering to others. Tonight was an embarrassment for this establishment, and it will be a long time before we consider returning. read more

Wife and I arrived at the restaurant about a minute before they opened. The doors were unlocked so we went inside. The waiter said they weren't open yet and asked us to have a seat. Not a minute later, another group came in and they were treated like family. They were brought right in and taken to their table. The waiter knew we were there and were there first. This felt like an insult. I felt that like they didn't want our business. So we left. I googled to see if they had a dress code, but not was stated. I guess they just feel like they can pick and choose who they want to serve. But it's a two way street. We wont be returning. read more

I have been going to Aberdeen in Virginia Beach for years and decided to try this one out for the holidays. Unfortunately the food was extremely bland. But the icing in the cake was the service of the cake. In most restaurants if I bring in a cake and candles the staff is gracious enough to place the candles on the cake, light the candles, and bring the cake to the table to sing happy birthday, but that's not what happened. Our server brought my mother-in-law her own cake and said you can add the candles yourself across the room we witnessed another party get the service we were expecting to get. It was the most upsetting experience. read more

Great amazing service by Mr. Harris James! He was very attentive, friendly, and provided top notch service. Our first time visiting the Williamsburg location, and it did bu not disappoint. read more

Aberdeen Barn - Lamb chops - Seafood Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

Aberdeen Barn did not disappoint! My wife and I went there for the first time today. The food was great, the ambiance was incredible and cozy. Mr. Harris James is hands down the best server that we have had the pleasure of being around. He was attentive, personable, and made you feel at ease as if he had known us for years. We will be going back to support a local staple in Williamsburg. read more

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Tonight my friend and I visited the Aberdeen Barn in Williamsburg and had the best time. First the atmosphere was very inviting. Then we met our waiter Harris James. He was the highlight of our evening. He was very personable, accommodating and gave us the best customer service. We watched him go from table to table with that wonderful smile and never missed a beat. And needless to say the cost of the meal was surprising and wonderfully reasonable. If you are ever in Williamsburg go see Harris James and the Aberdeen family. read more

Brian and Alma made dining here such a fantastic experience! They anticipated our needs with drinks. Brian had excellent food recommendations! Alma was super sweet with our kid! All around a great visit! read more

Aberdeen Barn - Seafood Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

We went with a family group. The steak was cooked well, but extremely under seasoned. We asked what spices they used to season the meat, and we were told "none"! The wait staff hovered around us to the point of being creepy! Just a very bad experience!! read more

Went here on vacation with family. I am gluten free, and they had so many options! I had the oyster burgundy, the prime rib, and the crème brûlée. I like my meat rare, and it's very rare (pun intended ) that a restaurant gets the exact temp right for a rare prime rib. This was cooked to perfection. Our waitress Lorna was very attentive and helpful, and got our food out quickly. 10/10 experience! read more

We had an amazing dinner at the Aberdeen Barbour waiter Hubert was wonderfully attentive without being intrusive. A master waiter! My Filet steak was delicious and cooked to perfection. My husband said the shrimp and crab soup was the best soup he had ever had. read more

Food was delicious and well worth it. The staff was polite and made your laugh. Harrison was our waiter he kept making sure we were good. Recommended the food and made sure we left with full bellies. read more

My friend and I went to the Williamsburg Aberdeen Barn this week and we both had an excellent prime rib dinner. Ambience in the restaurant is rustic and very cozy. Harris James was our waiter and he was superb. Took his time with us, offered suggestions, and was very attentive. More restaurants should have wait staff the caliber of Harris James. read more

We visited on 12/27/2025 and had a delightful experience. Our server Hubert J. was personable, informative, and performed in a professional, yet courteous and friendly manner. His suggestions regarding menu choices was helpful for me in making selections. I would thoroughly recommend this establishment to all who choose to visit the Colonial Williamsburg area. read more

Harris James was our server tonight & he was exceptional!! We were greeted with a warm smile along with suggestions & compliments to our orders. Harris was prompt with service & detailed to our every need. Should we visit Williamsburg again it would be our pleasure to dine here & definitely to be seated in Harris' section again. The food was wonderfully filling. read more

Hubert is the best! Great food and great service. We enjoyed the French onion soup and the prime rib was excellent.

Excellent meal paired with exceptional service, makes this a necessary stop when in town! The most delicious prime rib!

excellent steak, cooked perfectly, OldBay seasoned fries were a nice touch. Wife loved her Mahi-mahi! Staff was very friendly and attentive, especially our server, Harris James. Excellent service. Will be back. read more

Stopped in for a work event so we had a rather large party with us. I had called ahead for a reservation and they were very accommodating considering holidays in Williamsburg brings out a ton of tourists. To touch on the ambiance, it is a cozy atmosphere. The decor definitely fits the aesthetic of a "barn". While true, it does also fit the mold of being upscale. When we were seated, there were already plates of cheese and crackers ready for us. Both the cheese and the crackers are very good and a great starter for the table. You can get more crackers on request. While we waited for the rest of our party, we ordered a few appetizers. We got the potato skins, black and blue bites, and crab dip. While they were all good, the winner was the black and blue bites. The steak was so tender and melted in your mouth and the rest of the flavor was a phenomenal complement. The potato skins were ok, nothing special. The crab dip was great but difficult to share with a large group. For my main, I ordered the Delmonico with the regular cut. For the sides I got the barn fries and instead of a salad the seafood bisque. Bread came complementary before the entrees. The steak was delicious. Cooked exactly how I wanted it. Every bite as good as the last. The side of fries were good but heavy. The large wedges proved too much for me and I did not finish them. I would try a different side next time. Finally, I ordered the root beer float for desert. Coming with a classic glass bottle of root beer, this desert teleports you back to childhood. Overall, this ranks highly as one of the best restaurants in Williamsburg. It can get busy and for good reason. read more

We attended a Christmas dinner at Aberdeen Barn and I must say I was very impressed. From the moment we arrived we felt welcomed and immediately sat at a nicely decorated table. The service was excellent and the food was very well prepared. I recommend the Aberdeen Barn to anyone looking for a pleasant evening out, everything was excellent including the reasonable prices. read more

Our meal started out with our server James Harris welcoming us with a smile and asking where we were from. He then proceeded to tell us about the restaurant and the specials and his favorite dishes. Turns out he has good taste as we tried some of his favorites and they were delicious. The food was great, the atmosphere was nice and the service was exceptional, I would highly recommend The Barn if your looking for a great meal ! Jerry and Judy East Greenbush NY read more

Service plus meal was very good, started with pub cheese and ended with mint parfait. Steaks come to table sizzling ... read more

I've lived in Virginia for 5 years and hadn't been to Aberdeen Barn, so when my father visited from New Jersey, I felt it was going to be a nice place for us to go. Walking inside, I thought I stepped inside a time machine to the 1980's. Super dark interior, old school chandeliers with outlines of grapes on them, waiters dressed up in bowties. This isn't what I would call contemporary, but that's ok. The server was super friendly and accommodating and was willing to answer any questions we had. We immediately we served pre-packaged crackers and spreadable cheese, which Dad wasn't having since he doesn't do dairy. We did get two hot rolls, so that did help. The starting salad was pretty standard, nothing too exciting. For the main course, we both ordered the thick cut prime rib. It was cooked medium, as I requested. I would call it decent quality, there was a little gristle on it. Now when I do eat prime rib, I'm used to a side of horseradish cream. Oh no, not at Aberdeen. They used real horseradish root, which is way spicier than I expected, but hey, it did clear my sinuses. Every steak comes with a thick onion ring, can't complain about that! It's an ok steakhouse, but it feels antiquated at this point. I would actually say their biggest strength is the quality of service. read more

Aberdeen Barn - Prime rib dinner - Seafood Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

We had dinner and enjoyed ourselves thoroughly. Their specialty is Prime Rib, which I had with a thick cut, and brought enough home for a second meal. My wife had the Seafood Trilogy and enjoyed her meal, as well. Our server was Harris James, with assistance from Alma, they were friendly, courteous and professional. We could not have been happier and will ask for them the next time we dine here. read more

We went on Dec 6th for a birthday dinner. We were greeted by Harris James, our waiter. He is very considerate and knowledgeable. The dinner we had was perfect! All of the food was cooked perfectly and quickly. Harris, you will be our waiter of choice from now on. The restaurant atmosphere comfortable and fairly quiet for the number of people when we went. A great place that we will return to soon. read more