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Amber Ox Public House

4.4 (1.4k reviews)
Closed • 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM
Updated a few days ago
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Bone-in pork
Scott F.

Went here tonight for dinner and was really impressed with our meals. We started with the strawberry 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!

Specialty Latte
Olivia S.

We stopped in here for brunch while passing through Williamsburg. There is parking out front and around. 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.

Honestly, I forget called something midnight
Jeremy C.

First time in Virginia found this place close to my hotel. Every single employee was very nice even though they were super busy. They all handle pressure very well You could tell. Very well run. Now to the food got the pork chop add-on of chicken breast seasoned cut fries and grilled sourdough. Everything was on point and worth every penny.

Shrimp with risotto
Dennis D.

One of the most comfortable restaurants we frequent in Williamsburg is Amber Ox. I like that it's very 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!

Seasonal catch Rockfish
Robert S.

Really enjoyed the restaurant. Celebrating our 42nd anniversary. Waitress brought 2 glasses of Champagne. Othe drinks were delicious. I had an old fashion and my wife had Margarita. The fist was locally caught and fresh. Seasonal to perfection. Waitress was great. Friendly. Ambiance was good but it was a bit loud.

Strawberry gazpacho and biscuit platter
Caroline L.

What an amazing experience! This farm-to-table restaurant has a locally sourced, creative and delicious menu! The staff was friendly and our server was so sweet. We shared the biscuits platter (a must!) and we each got a strawberry gazpacho - so refreshing on a 95 degree day! I had a roasted crookneck squash dish and she had a cavatapi dish. We loved everything and would absolutely go back!

Barramundi fish
Frederick M.

What a nice eclectic place with a hometown feel. Everyone was so nice! The catch of the day was Barramundi, nice mild and buttery fish. Portion may appear small but was nearly two inches think with a moist fish that I'd love to try again! The O Old fashions were a perfect complement or if you prefer, pair a nice white wine with it!

Chicken special
Britt D.

A fantastic spot in Williamsburg! The staff were absolutely so kind and accommodating! From start to finish, we raved about the kind hostess & servers. Our meal was absolutely delicious. The pimento mac and cheese was life changing. Genuinely one of the best things i've had. The ambience is warm, dark, and cozy. Definitely a great date night spot! We will be back!!!

Strawberry gazpacho
Gianna S.

This is such a great spot near downtown / historic Williamsburg. It's easy to park nearby and there is lots of seating both indoors and outside. On the weekend I'd recommend getting a reservation, although their bar area is first come first serve if you're feeling more spontaneous. The veggie - forward dishes are delicious and the strawberry gazpacho was unique and tasty! Also highly recommend getting a biscuit (or the biscuit board)

Main: Scallops (3x) with 3x Potato pancake disks.
John B. L.

Service is always excellent. Food is always top notch with a creative twist. We had 2x appetizers: Strawberry Gazpacho and Char broiled Asparagus. Completely different but fantastic and fun to bounce between both. Mains were Scallops, cooked perfectly, with potatoes. We had a lovely table outside.

Steak Frites was very tender with truffle fries
Kevin S.

The food was great! The best part was the charcuterie boards of breads, biscuits, hams and spreads. I had the swordfish, others had the steak frites and chicken wings. Our server, Korah (sorry spelling) was the best! He provided us with the best service and was very knowledgeable of all the dishes. I love the unique vibe of the restaurant. It was very welcoming. Looking forward to visiting again.

Shrimp and grits
Patrick D.

A short walking distance from the market shops and historic district of colonial Williamsburg. One of the few places open on a Monday night. We didn't have reservations and were told there was a 60-90 minute wait, but there was immediate seating in the bar - both at the bar and at the community tables (we remained the only people at our table throughout our meal) Kyle was a friendly server. Gave good suggestions for meals and wine. My husband said the shrimp and grits was in the top three he'd ever had - and he's had a LOT of shrimp and grits. My burger was fine. Too large to finish. Highly recommended.

French Dip
Tony S.

Incredible french dip w homemade sourdough, great as jus as well. Fries were tasty and beer was cold!

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Ask the Community - Amber Ox Public House

Are pets allowed on the outdoor patio?

Yes!

Price range for adult dinner?

See menu Price of dinner Ranges from $20 to $30

What is the location of the beer keg urinal shown in the photos?

Hey Dee! Hahaa those are long gone. But. They were, of course, in the men’s room. 🤷🏻‍♀️

What are the options for gluten free diners?

See menu https://www.theamberox.com/dinner

Is it hard to get a seat at the bar around 6 pm on a Saturday?

Hi, Ross, it really depends on the specific weekend and your party size, honestly! Like most restaurants, 6-8pm is the busiest time overall. We hope you'll give it a shot! You are also certainly welcome to reserve a table as well.

The website mentions a "hospitality fee" instead of tipping. Is this a per person charge? (A restaurant in NYC would charge $25/person just to sit at a table before ordering anything.)

We are proud to replace tipping with a universal hospitality charge of 20% per check. This allows for a professionalized pay scale, a living wage for our team members, and a sustainable business. There is NO expectation to leave an additional tip.… 

Do they do anything for Thanksgiving or is it the regular menu?

Good Morning Geula, We offer Take and Bake dinners for Thanksgiving that typically feed 4-6… 

Do they have a kids menu? is it kid friendly?

100% kid friendly (assuming the kid isn't running amok?). They have the typical crayons for coloring, but also wiki sticks and etch a sketches to help keep the kids entertained. Definitely a separate kids menu as well, plus they have organic milk… 

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Blue Talon Bistro - Kids meal : chicken tenders and french fries

Blue Talon Bistro

3.8(1.2k reviews)
0.1 mi
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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.

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Blue Talon Bistro - Ladies restroom

Ladies restroom

Blue Talon Bistro - Baguette basket

Baguette basket

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Second Street American Bistro - Flatbread  pizza

Second Street American Bistro

4.4(1.8k reviews)
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Just happened to discover this place while browsing yelp looking for somewhere to get dinner with…read morethe family. Well it worked out well! The ambiance was very nice and way larger than I anticipated. I was nervous for a wait but although it was very crowded for a Tuesday there is ample seating. The food was really good. We had onion rings, sticky ribs, meatloaf, peach flatbread, and and kids burgers and pizza. The ribs were outstanding! So happy I threw them in the order last minute. Meatloaf was good and the flatbread was quite delicious. Kids enjoyed their food as well. Onion rings as well, can't go wrong. All in all a great meal at a nice looking restaurant and will definitely recommend it to others!

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 !!

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Second Street American Bistro - Bar area

Bar area

Second Street American Bistro - Crab Norfolk

Crab Norfolk

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Terrace & Goodwin Rooms - Morning's special: brioche French toast with fresh whipped cream, strawberries, and sausage. Absolutely fabulous.

Terrace & Goodwin Rooms

4.0(41 reviews)
0.6 mi
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Had rwo wonderful breakfasts at the Terrace served by the most upbeat and friendly waitress by the…read morename of Sarah. She kept the coffee coming and was very attentive to the entire room of customers. I ordered the grain bowl which began with a smear of green goddess dressing on the bottom heaped with quinoa and wild rice with the most perfectly ripe avocado sliced on the side and a perfectly poached egg on top. There were other things to give this dish, texture and color simply perfection. Theme t day, I got the poached eggs dish with roasted potatoes and a tomato salad. Perfect!

We made a reservation here during the Fourth of July week for a Thursday and arrived at the Inn for…read moredinner. We weren't sure where the restaurant was located within the building so we stopped to ask where the Terrace a room was at a hostess stand where three women were working. They all stared at us like we had dropped from the sky and then one woman gestured down the hall. Except it wasn't down the hall. We were in fact at the Terrace Room hostess stand. Sort of an odd beginning. We were seated at a two top with one chair and a couch with huge pillows scattered all over that left no room to actually sit. Had to toss them to the center of the couch to squeeze in. The menus are giant in size so it's hard to lay them down on the small table. Our waitress was very nice and attentive. We started off with a bourbon cocktail that included some candied ginger and was very refreshing. The server gave us each a small cube of bread and some butter. It was sort of comical how miserly they were with the bread. The menu offerings were sort of odd but we were able to watch what other tables ordered to make our selections. The entree prices are pretty hefty. We each got a Caesar Salad to start that was good. We both settled on the brisket sandwich (a July Fourth special) and one of us got the fries and the other a side of summer veggies that was squash & zucchini. The sandwich was okay but nothing grand for $21 and the veggie side caused us to both explode with laughter at how meager it was. C'mon folks, squash is dirt cheap so load it up. Absolutely ridiculous. Their wine selections were not super familiar to us and pricey but they give you an ample pour. The Inn itself is very beautiful and the night stars shimmering on the reflecting pool out front is very romantic. I'd recommend a drink at the bar and skipping the $200 dinner for two.

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Terrace & Goodwin Rooms
Terrace & Goodwin Rooms
Terrace & Goodwin Rooms

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Tipsy Beans Cafe

Tipsy Beans Cafe

4.4(419 reviews)
1.4 mi
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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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