Delicious home cooked food at a very reasonable price…read more Definitely recommend the spot if you're Williamsburg it's a wonderful shopping center as well with lots of your necessities

Location and staff are great and this seems to be a favorite for locals. We were passing through -…read morea large group looking for a quick meal. They couldn't have been nicer on a busy afternoon, accommodating us outside on their sunny patio. The menu is simple but varied and has something for everyone. Service was prompt, accurate and friendly. Our beverages went down easy; courtesy refills were appreciated. We all wished the food was better - large portions, but quality more like "tired diner" than fresh and delicious. A few of us didn't finish and some didn't feel great a few hours later. Maybe we just ordered the wrong things or hit a bad day. Sorry.

We have traveled to Williamsburg, VA for years and just found this place!! Parking is a little…read moretough but you can use the lot adjacent to the restaurant. The staff was super nice the moment we walk in the door. Our Server (Emily) was supper knowledgeable and made suggestion's that where on point. Plating was nice to look at and tasted wonderful. Rib appetizer was fell off the bone tender, better than some BBQ joints. My wife had the Nutty Chicken, Mash Potatoes and Beets with citrus. I had the Peppercorn Encrusted Tuna , Mushroom rice with zucchini. Portion size was appropriate and the flavor profile of our food could not be beat. The restaurant has quotes post on the walls from historical figures that I fell in love with, after mentioning this to our server, she gave me a printed list of all the quotes. Thanks for a great dinning experience!!

Nice clean restaurant, good service. The fish with the fish and chips meal was dry and overcooked.read more

What an old-fashioned gem of a restaurant!…read more Today my friend and I tried out this classic Williamsburg breakfast/Lunch spot and it hit the spot! We had a 20 minute wait for a table so we walked around inside checked out the gift shop. They have a variety of jewelry, food items, and trinkets available in the gift shop. We were seated after our little wait and immediately got our drink order taken. Our server was quick to come over and also get our meal order. I ordered the Melinda's special which included a drink, fruit salad, cup of Brunswick stew, two ham biscuits, and a slice of pie. All was very good and I subbed the Brunswick stew for the chicken & rice soup! I love how the ham is nice and thinly sliced and the chocolate pie was to die for! I need to go back and try all the flavors of pie! My dining companion loved her BLT sandwich and said the bacon was cooked nice and crisp! Inside the tables are all wood and the restaurant is located in an old house. It's quaint inside and all the servers are very kind. Will be back for sure!

Atmosphere was nice, food was ok, & the waitress's attitude ruined the whole experience, will never…read morego back again!

We spent the day in Colonial Williamsburg and decided to eat in the area. Amber Ox is a farm to…read morefork restaurant with seasonal favorites. We did not have a reservation, but easily found a table at the bar. The servers were personable and super helpful. We actually enjoyed sitting in the bar area watch the various trays exit the kitchen window. Mixed drinks had a fresh taste. We ordered the pimento cheese dip ( savory) and the soft" melt in your mouth "biscuits served with an array of butter/spreads. The beet salad was earthy in a good way with a great mix of beets, nuts, brie cheese,and fresh greens. The smoked chicken was not dry with a smoked flavor . The creamy greens had an excellent texture . I actually ate all of the grits ( I am usually not a fan of grits). They had a mashed potato taste/texture and were amazing!

Sophie was one of the best (best?) servers I have had in memory.Every request was meant with a…read moresmile and a 'yes'. She was engaging, accurate, timely. Food was delicious and hot. Cocktails unique and tasty. You folks know how do it right. You could teach a few other, similarly-priced, local restaurants a thing r two.Thank you.

I needed to update my review because this place continues to be so consistent on all fronts…read more The food ... Always tasty with generous portions. The staff ... They could not get any friendlier. The ambience ... Loud and energetic, which is what I look forward to in a diner experience. Keep doing what your doing, and I'll keep coming back!

Tried the hotel breakfast ... wait was too long/food poor/service 'overworked'…read moreNOT AT shortys! We searched out a local diner place close to Williamsburg with ez parking! The staff was really nice and professional , super varied menu in this olde tyme diner. I love a Cubano sandwich so why not a cubano omelet! It was a hit The choco pancake was gigantic and tasty (we travel with our own real maple syrup) ... my side of grits and fluffy biscuit topped it off. Fun place quick kitchen nice staff Very glad to have abandoned the hotel fare for this local place

Great service and YUMMY food! Here early and food was quick and delicious. Family of four and both…read morekids LOVED their food.

I always enjoy breakfast at Southern Pancake. The friendly staff and great atmosphere, make for an…read moreenjoyable experience. The crispy bacon and soft scrambled eggs are some of my favorite. They have a wide variety of menu items. There's something to please everyone appetite.

Made a reservation (highly recommend), stopped by for bites, and loved it. Audra, our server, was…read morefantastic and attentive. I wasn't expecting it, and haven't had wings that made me want to lick my fingers in forever, so hats off to ST&B for making me do it. The wings are top tier and the crab bisque is tasty. We enjoy the coziness of the dining room past the bar and the tv with the game on didn't hurt either. The cocktails were crafty and we thoroughly enjoyed our visit. Cheers!

My reviews will always come from a travelers perspective, with a strict budget. We always travel…read morewith our service dog as well, so I give tips on that also. We are a middle aged couple, and sometimes when we have the kids with us we review from that perspective as well. We were traveling for Thanksgiving and they had a pre set menu for $48 a person which included an appetizer of Winter soup, the main dinner and as amazing! The turkey was cooked perfectly, not dry! The stuffing was to die for, the mashed potatoes full of creamy flavor, and don't get me started on the collard greens! Just give me the whole pot!! They KNOW how to do collards. The desert was also very good, pumpkin pie with butter pecan ice cream. Overall the place was great, my only issue was that you had to make a reservation (which I get) but we didn't have one and figured we would try anyway. So we walk in and ask if there is any available seats... mind you I saw like 4 full open tables, a long high top table with 10-12 seats available... she looks at her list and starts counting, asks if I'm ok with a high top, I say yes, so we take the seats at the long table that seats like 12 as a shared table. So were there for a little over an hour and not one of those available tables when I walked in were used. I am not sure if they have in place where if your 10 minutes late for your reservation then you forfeit your table. Because paying customers would have liked that table. But the food was amazing and that made up for it. With tip, Thanksgiving dinner was about $149 for 2 people.

This seems to be a small place, but it's larger once you get inside and we receipted immediately. I…read morewanted to try the biscuits and they were perfect as were the Home fries. The fries were not a bit greasy. My husband had an enormous blueberry pancake with Virginia ham both excellent. Service is great and our waitress moved around like she owned the place. I mean that in the best way. Just outside the historic district. This is a great breakfast spot.

I've driven by this diner /cafe and have always wanted to try it! The outside of the building is…read morequite inviting with its colorful red, white and blue exterior! We were seated right away, and the place was busy! Our server was pretty "matter of fact" - no pleasantries or smiles! Let's get down to business and order our breakfast! Well okay! I do love diners like this one, no nonsense, 70's orange vibe, classic menu! The grits and eggs were great, my bacon didn't come out like I ordered it and our server put in for more, but it never came. They were busy, so no worries, she adjusted the bill. My favorite thing? The toasted cornbread!! Yummy! The pancakes were huge! We will be back and I have a feeling they may get an extra star next time! Breakfast served all day, closes at 2pm.

We were looking for somewhere to eat in Williamsburg and came across this spot. At first glance, it…read morelooks like an upscale restaurant, but it's actually casual dining and kid-friendly. We were seated right away, and our service was awesome from start to finish. FOOD REVIEW Thai Poppin' Shrimp 5/5 - I really appreciated Robin for making sure we had a great experience with this dish. Berry Burrata 3/5 - Not my favorite, but still decent. Asian Chicken Wraps 3/5 - This was okay, just a little too saucy for me. Fried Green Tomatoes 5/5 - One of our favorites. The pimiento cheese paired perfectly with it. Carolina Burger 4/5 - Huge portion, and my son really enjoyed it. 2nd St Burger 4/5 - Another big portion and overall really good. Kids Pizza & Tenderloins 3/5 - Decent for the kids, though the pizza bread was a bit dense. DRINKS Margarita 4/5 Prickly Pear 4/5 Robin really made our experience even better. She checked on us frequently and made sure everything came out right. The portions here are on the larger side, so I'd recommend ordering family-style if you're dining with a group. Overall, the food was great, and the service made the experience even better.

I searched for French dip in Williamsburg. Second street bistro kept coming up on ChatGPT. I looked…read moreat the menu and saw a brisket sandwich. When I got to the restaurant I asked if they had horse radish: no. Au jus: yes. I wanted a piece of Carrot cake but I thought $18 was exorbitant. I opted for the pecan pie instead. The online menu said they had some crispy chicken dinner... It was no longer part of the menu when I arrived to the restaurant.. My significant other is allergic to shellfish, and does not eat pork... There weren't a lot of entrée options for him because there was pork all over the place. I did order him some salmon since he could not get the chicken. He liked the salmon. The broccoli had no flavor on it. And the brown rice pilaf was equally Bland. The brisket sandwich was ...okay... but dipping it in French onion soup calling it onion jus.... It just pissed me off. I think the menu was overpriced for tourists. The staff seemed to be doing the best they could. I guess I'll continue my hunt for the best Friend dip in Williamsburg. I'm down here a lot.

We were a party of four. I liked my burnt ends. Used their bbq sauces which were good. Someone else…read morehad the sausage which he said was just ok. Another had ribs he said was about a 6-7. Last person had brisket that she really liked. I had a taste and I agreed it was good. They served these delicious corn muffins and snd butter. Overall good.

The smokehouse was good. It's not a fancy restaurant but those free corn muffins are to die for!!!…read more The meat is deliciously smoked and fatty. The fat gives flavor but just so you know. The sides are ok. Our server was super nice and the restaurant is clean.