What better than to be surrounded by quotes and eat great food. Such a novel idea (pun intended)…read morefor a restaurant. The entire place has quotes posted all over. My obsession with quotes started in high school where I would scribble them all over my notebooks and folders. So in honor of my bday weekend, my inner teen got a gift too. Additionally there are cute cards on the table with riddles/ conversation starters and court cases that the table can discuss and try and guess the ruling. The food. Admittedly, we came here for the quotes and the apple nachos so I can't speak much to the food other than we split some fried ravioli, a rack of ribs and a side of mac & cheese that were absolutely delightful. As for those apple nachos, they almost hit the perfect mark and could've done so with a drizzle of caramel. Our waiter was eager to accommodate us and grab us some caramel, but we told him never mind just a suggestion to the Chef. The ribs were cooked perfectly fall off the bone with not too much sauce and that mac & cheese was divine. Service was on point, food delicious, and ambience - perfection. Highly recommend, especially if you're vacationing in Williamsburg it is a unique treat that you won't find anywhere else.

Love the theme. There are meaningful sayings everywhere. I took a picture of one to send to my…read moregrandson and another for my screensaver. The vibe is upscale diner. Our server , Eric, was super friendly and helpful with the menu. Food came out really fast. Stuffed mushrooms were the bomb. Not only was the ribs delicious but the meat fell off the bone. The crab grilled cheese sandwich was awesome. The shrimp chowder was okay. What turned this review from 4 to 5 was the bread pudding. To die for. Right amount of sweetness and topped with ice cream. The beer flight of local beers was fun.

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!

Lunch at Old Chickahominy House is such a delight! Going there is like stepping back into your…read moreAuntie's home for some wholesome comfort food. The restaurant is located on Jamestown Road in Williamsburg in a cute building that was partly built repurposing materials from older buildings in the area, such as Carter's Grove. In addition to the restaurant, Old Chickahominy House also includes a gift shop that sells household decor items as well as pieces of ladies clothing, jewelry, coastal decorations, tea towels, and tea, among other items. It's fun to peruse the shop while waiting for your table. They serve breakfast in the morning and lunch after breakfast. For lunch, we really enjoy the Miss Melinda's Special. It starts with a little fruit salad comprising peaches and a slice of pineapple on a piece of lettuce, covered with a mayonnaise type of dressing and cheddar cheese. I know it sounds strange, but it's refreshingly tasty. You also receive a cup of Brunswick Stew and two ham biscuits. Delicious! The meal comes with a piece of pie, with your choices including buttermilk that tastes like lemon (yum!), coconut, chocolate, and a fruit pie, like cherry. Plus, you receive hot or iced tea and coffee. You also can carry out their menu items. I often order a container of Brunswick Stew and some ham biscuits for guests coming in late from out of town. It's a perfect welcoming meal. I'll post some photos too so you can Miss Melinda's Special, the menu, and the interior.

Amber Ox was a total delight,. Planning now to return on my next visit to Williamsburg. Service was…read morespectacular. Food is farm to table so flavors were distinct and delicious. Ambiance was perfect, I was seated in The Study. Small and intimate.

We recently had the pleasure of dealing with Nick, Stephanie, and the team at Amber Ox for a…read morerehearsal dinner, hosting about 45 people. The team listened to our thoughts, offered suggestions and helped guide us with food, drink and decor choices. Most everything was done over text, email, and facetime videos so we could get a feel for the place. We were so pleased the day of to be greeted by attentive staff, a beautiful space, set up and grazing table. The food was amazing, we were happy with the choices we had for entrees, and the decision to offer dessert at the grazing table worked out well to get people moving and mingling. The dinner went right into welcome drinks with over 100 more people coming in and the staff managed the flow of the crowd really well. The specialty drinks were a hit. We couldn't have been happier with our experience with/at Amber Ox. We would highly recommend them! Sue and Tom Dean Darien, CT

Always busy but orders are received in a timely manner. Customer service is excellent.read more

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!

Shrimp and grits were delicious! Candace was very nice! Everyone was very friendly, this was a…read moregreat way to end our vacation!

I came this past wkend with family from NJ. I got 3 wings &…read morefries! Whomever fried those wings did a great job Hats off to the chef ‍

We stayed inside Williamsburg and so wanted to dine there too. This restaurant is located inside…read morethe lovely lodge, is spacious and very nicely decorated. There's a large bar as well as two rooms of comfortable seating. The first two nights we dined (yes, we went 3 times!) were terrific thanks to our server Shannon who took very good care of us giving us suggestions of drinks as well as food. So we returned! Unfortunately the last night we weren't able to sit in Shannon's section (she did come over to say "hi") and had a less enjoyable experience. Our food was consistently good and arrived looking absolutely appealing.

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!

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.

The service feels very down to earth. You choose your seating. It's very diner feel and bit on the…read morehole in the wall. Since I didn't have breakfast I ordered my staple of biscuits and gravy. The gravy and sausage were great. The biscuits were moist and perfect. The eggs were good but I like them more runny. I would go back.

My wife and I split a full rack of ribs at Second St Bistro. The ribs were fantastic and fell right…read moreoff the bone, very tender! I would recommend getting the mustard drizzle on the side, just to be sure it is to your taste. We also had the Crab/Corn Chowder soup. You must try it! Super delicious and flavorful. The onion rings were also very good/hand breaded. Service was excellent and the manager stopped at our table to check on us. The atmosphere is comfortable and ambiance is nice/quiet and clean. Strongly recommended for a good meal in a very nice setting.

Second Street American offers a family-friendly atmosphere with a welcoming environment that makes…read moreit a great spot for dining with family or groups. The menu also has so many food options, making it easy to find something for everyone. The food overall was great and very enjoyable. However, I would not recommend the brownie and chocolate sundae dessert. The brownie and cookie were cold and hard, which made the dessert disappointing. On the positive side, the carrot cake was huge and definitely worth sharing -- easily enough for 3-4 people. The service was excellent as well. Our waiter was very attentive throughout the meal and made sure everything was taken care of. Overall, Second Street American delivers great food variety, strong service, and a family-friendly atmosphere, with just a few misses on dessert.