Wonderful southern style cooking with traditional seafood . Parking is an issue. May have to wait.read more

Looking for an outdoor patio with amazing food? This is your spot! I would recommend the Dining…read moreRoom for a romantic date night. The patio for a girls night, or guys night out. Driving through Williamsburg for my first time and could not be happier that this caught my eye. Service was impeccable and I quickly figured out why... Ask for the GM, Nate. He lives and breaths hospitality. I will always support someone that is trying to take an amazing Restaurant to another level! Need a recommendation?, Ask Matt behind the bar. He's a local that will never give bad advice! Hot Oyster sampler was an amazing ice breaker. Barrimundi is his "go-to", however, if he recommended the "Special of the Night" to you, I would order it in a second. Overall, atmosphere was perfect, staff was friendly and had the best experience. My vote for Best Restaurant Williamsburg.

I was down in Williamsburg for business and had heard about Fat Tuna Grill, so I figured I'd give…read moreit a try. Really glad I did. The atmosphere was nice and the waitress was great. She was friendly, attentive, and the food came out pretty quick and nice and hot. They brought out some little hush puppies when we sat down, which was a nice little extra. I started with the calamari, and it was really good. Nice and crispy, good-sized portion, and came with a little lemon. For dinner I got the Williamsburg-style shrimp and grits. It had jumbo shrimp with a tasso ham gravy over creamy cheddar stone-ground grits, with a garlic crostini. The shrimp was cooked perfectly and had a lot of flavor. The grits were really good too. The whole dish was flavorful without being spicy or too hot. Overall, I really enjoyed the place. Good food, good service, nice atmosphere. Definitely two thumbs up and I'd definitely come back next time I'm in Williamsburg.

14 of us went to the Fat Tuna for dinner while on vacation in June…read more Everyone LOVED their dinner! My son-in-law thoroughly enjoyed the oysters. I had the ahi tuna and it was delicious. My daughter and other son-in-law shared the Fat Tuna Boat and they loved it! A few people in our party ordered sandwiches and raved about them too. A few people also ordered cocktails and said they were delicious! Sierra was our server and she was fantastic!! Super attentive!! Tons of charm and personality!!

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

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

The service provided by Jamie and Allison is always excellent and top-notch! Their exceptional…read morecustomer service and talent behind the bar are always a reason to look forward to every visit. The food is also consistently good and has highlights on each of the seasonal menus. Thanks for a great time!

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!

This was a highlight of our Williamsburg trip!…read more I made a reservation about a month out and I'm glad I did. It was so busy when we showed up. They asked us if we wanted to wait for a few minutes at the bar while they prepared our table so we ordered a couple of drinks. As soon as we ordered they came to get us. No big deal, we just paid and took our drinks with us. We were sat toward the front of the restaurant, which gave us the perfect people-watching position. Our server stopped by to greet us and said she'd be back. Waters and bread were delivered and she oriented us to the menu. We made our selections of salmon for my husband and short ribs with a side of squash. Everything was delicious. We were happy with our selections and so full when we left. I appreciate that the short ribs are boneless and tender and had the perfect seasoning. I'd eat that dish again anytime!

Our first time at the Fat Canary restaurant in Williamsburg, VA. I had the halibut special, served…read moreover shrimp and risotto. My wife had the scallops over risotto. Everything was incredibly delicious. The entire restaurant is spacious, clean, and beautifully maintained. The staff was very helpful and took the time to explain the menu. We also had espresso martinis--the non-creamy version--which were excellent as well. We will certainly be back for another visit within the month.

Really enjoyed the meal at Casa Pearl and would likely come back next time. I am in the area. This…read morerestaurant was executing at a very high level and it seemed like every dish was prepared with care and thought. The service was friendly and very informative, which was nice as we made decisions. The ambience was also excellent; we sat outside, but would've been happy to sit inside in the lively dining room. The standout dish of the meal was the baked Chincoteague clams. These were flavored with Thai green curry and were excellent bites. The smoked pork taco was also very much a stand out, the smoked flavors contrasted well with the freshness and it relief belt as if this taco provided bang for buck. The other dishes were well executed. A crab gazpacho with grape and other aromatic flavors as the base was well done but there was not much crab and so did not feel as if it was a particularly worthwhile dish to get. The grape flavor was also somewhat too prominent for my liking, but the dish was refreshing and light as promised. The brussels sprouts were solid but not particularly memorable. The oyster taco was slightly overburdened by slaw and proved somewhat more tangy than what was called. I would definitely come back for the clams and the smoked pork taco and would be interested to taste the raw preparations as well as the fried chicken taco next time.

Thanks to Yelp for leading us to Casa Pearl!…read more We were charging our car for a roadtrip at the Wawa next door and was looking for something a little more elevated than a sub to tide us over for dinner. The high reviews and the bumpin' scene outside led us to Casa Pearl. A quick look around, we thought that we might have to find a place more kid friendly but the lovely hostess assured us that they were in fact welcoming to the under ten set. So with a few kids menus and crayons in hand, we all ended up having the best rest stop dinner of our life! Everything was served tapas style and service was extremely quick so we were able to get fully fed during out 45 minute charging session. Truly a win. Kiddos loved the chicken tenders, chicken quesadillas, and tostones. I loved my margarita (no super sweet mix here, this was some good stuff), brussel sprouts, and chargrilled oysters. My husband LOVED the chicharrones and pimento cheese dip as well and was happy by how GF friendly everything was. We would definitely come back if we are in the area again.

Fun ambiance, great service, delicious food! Highly…read morerecommend this unique restaurant! We have a good time here each time we dine here! Very pleasant and attentive service. Food is excellent! Something for everyone. Our favorite appetizer is the large warm and tender pretzel straight from the oven! Carolyn P.

A group of 10 of us went for lunch this week, and everyone enjoyed their meals. Andrew was an…read moreexcellent server. When asked about preparation and ingredients in regards to food allergies, he always went to ask the chef. Our group ordered the fish and chips, burger, Count of Monte Cristo sandwich, chicken salad (which came in a tortilla bowl), and the Reuben sandwich. It was a quiet lunch as we were enjoying our meals. They also were awesome in providing separate checks for everyone. A fun feature: dog bowls filled with popcorn were brought to the table to enjoy while our food was being prepared! This is a new location for the Hound's Tale. It's quite large and it has a separate bar area. Parking is free and plentiful in front.

I had never stepped inside the Williamsburg Inn before but was feeling curious at the end of…read moreNovember. After an event at the Lodge, my mom and I popped in and opted to dine at Restoration Bar for lunch. The dining area was ornate yet comfy with lots of natural light. Our server was lovely. We started with the butternut bisque curry, which had quite the hint of spice, and then we shared a pizza. We both looooved the pizza; it was so good! Even our server said it's her favorite item on their menu. It's certainly a good option for a meal in Colonial Williamsburg.

The service was outstanding and the ambiance was very appropriate for the colonial Williamsburg…read morearea.

I ate at the tavern for my birthday. It was a lot of fun eating and a historic themed restaurant…read more Our server was great. We loved the muffins in the bread basket. I ordered the seafood pie and wish I was eating it again because it was so good. The salad was also very tasty as well as the spoon bread. For dessert I tried their rum tart, which was a perfect dessert after such a rich meal. I would highly recommend eating here while in Williamsburg.

We stopped for dinner on September 4, 2026. My fried fish was quite good. The hot muffins were…read moregood. The waitstaff was good. What was not good was my wife's chicken and dumplings. Only after we left did she mention that her meal was not good. The meal was cold - which was not expected. Mistakes happen, so we will be back. It was just an unexpected poor meal for my wife.

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.