K’Bola

Great for happy hour…read more The cocktails and bites on their happy hour menu are great. There's a wide selection and they taste good too. The fried brussel sprouts were so good I'll order them every time. They are crispy outside while being perfectly cooked inside with parmesan cheese and balsamic vinegar. The margarita was smooth and not too strong, which works for the time of day. Service is pretty fast and they make sure you get what you want (salt vs no salt on your drink). The outside seating is metal but comfortable and is covered so there's shade. I ordered more food to go and it came out in a timely manner and survived the trip home.

Great service and great place to hangout. Didn't get a chance to try the food but definitely will…read morenext time

Chillin' at the bar.

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Our beautiful outdoor patio! Dogs welcome

Oceans & Ale

3.9(909 reviews)

1.0 mi

A group of four of us were excited to finally go to the new location of Oceans & Ale, and I'm sorry…read moreto say that we were disappointed. The fresh catch meal included a simple house salad, and it took 30 minutes for the salad to arrive. Shortly after the salad arrived, our meals came out, and they were lukewarm. I had the grilled mahi mahi with lemon dill butter over some roasted fingerling potatoes and corn. While the fish itself was a nice piece and well prepared, its not-quite-warm temperature made it less appetizing to eat. The same was true for our other meals: the seafood pot pie and the mahi mahi fish tacos. While our waitress offered to have them all reheated, we both didn't have time as we had theatre tickets and reheating the tacos with their toppings, the pot pie with its pastry crust, and the seared fish didn't sound appealing. The restaurant's dining room was comfortable, and the bar area looked vibrant. Hopefully they are still breaking in their new facility, as we liked dining with them in their previous location.

I want to give them another chance with different menu items. I think there's potential this place…read moreis better than our experience. We went on a Sunday afternoon at 3 PM and were promptly seated. The atmosphere was fine, pretty open and unexceptional, but modern and new. Big screen in front of us playing the Sunday football game. Server was quick to get drink orders in, 12 oz. Commonwealth Modern 'Smores stout for $8 and my wife got a $16 Peppermint Espresso Martini. I appreciated the nice Commonwealth stout and the price was fine. The Peppermint Espresso martini was mediocre and very overpriced considering that. Our food took a long time. Like 3 apologies from the server long. There were 2 parties of like 10 that were in process when we sat so I get it. But I do feel like something should be given when it's 45 minutes plus on food. Anyway, on to the food.... My kid is not much of an eater and they did not have any type of kid menu. Ended up with a soft pretzel for $13. Add cheese fondue and it's $16. It was very big and delicious.... At $16 it's hard to be excited about it though. The cheese fondue definitely made the pretzel. I was not overly hungry and got She crab soup $8.50 for the cup and a Caesar salad $5. The soup was good, they add the crab on top so you can see they give you about half a cup and for the price it was good. Definitely not the best she crab soup in the area, but good enough. Caesar was just croutons, Parmesan and dressing and was fine. My wife got the "fresh catch" Chilean Sea Bass for $33. It was kind of fishy tasting. Fresh fish is rarely fishy. It was overcooked, horribly plated and the blackened seasoning had minimal flavor. It was bad. We asked for some tarter for it and it made it tolerable. The server offered to replace it, but having just waited 45 minutes for food we weren't going to chance something else, particularly since we were with another couple. While we were waiting I had 2 $3 special Budweisers and my wife had a $14 Snowflake Margarita. They were all fine. My kids sprite was $4 which feels outrageous, but I don't know what places are charging these days for sodas. I normally don't pay attention. Bill came with another apology for all the waiting and no discount. Tough to make it as a seafood restaurant when you are struggling with your seafood. I heard their seafood nachos are excellent.... Maybe I'll give them another chance for those. My first experience was not a good one.

Seafood Mac

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Mason jar piña colada

The Brass Tap

2.9(63 reviews)

First time visit. Tons of beer on tap. Came for a late lunch on a weekday and it was mostly empty,…read morewhich was okay with me. I suspect this place is hopping for happy hour and dinner.

Pretty cool area to explore if you're in the area. This place was open late, as we were craving…read moresome simple American bar food options. Hubs and I were also in the mood for some cold drinks. There was plenty of seating and they also offered outdoor seating. This night they had a live band performing outside, which was pretty cool. I ordered the watermelon rite and my husband got an IPA. He ordered wings and got lemon pepper and Korean BBQ, which he really enjoyed. My daughter got an avocado burger and I ordered the cod tacos. Overall the food was pretty good. Service was good also. I dont remember our servers name, .but she was really nice and answered all of our questions. It was a cool spot to try in Williamsburg and we wouldn't mind stopping by again, if in the area.

Bar and indoor seating area.

Avocado burger

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Farmhouse Ale

Cook's Burger Bar

4.3(221 reviews)

1.3 mi

Locally owned & operated

Free parking

Went there for lunch! Food was so good. Staff friendly and attentive…read more Worth the drive to WMBG! We will be back for sure.

Hands down one of the best experiences we've had in Williamsburg!…read more No doubt the best burgers we've ever had too! Huge, juicy, well seasoned, fresh and delicious! My husband got the Pastrami Burger, I built my own double and we shared the Farmers Fries. We won't even talk about the house Garlic Aioli, yummy! Even the pickle spear was good! Customer service was on point too! We didn't wait for anything and we were constantly asked if we needed anything from all the staff. Everyone was friendly and extremely helpful. Bonus...this spot was clean.... Like clean clean! I have a bit of OCD and everything from the booth, hanging light over the booth and even the pictures on the wall near where we were sitting was spotless. We were seriously impressed especially since this was our first time eating there. We've been in Williamsburg for nearly 2 years and we waited 2 years too long! Thank you to the entire staff for being so courteous and making our experience everything it should've been. We'll definitely return!

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Bacon Burger *(Aged White Cheddar, Black Pepper Bacon, Baby Romaine)

Keland's

4.2(40 reviews)

Order to go since I really wanted to try the Beignets! Hubby got an order of Gator bites. Ordering…read morewas super quick and was ready when I got there. Oh boy as soon as I put the powder sugar on Beignets and dip the sauce that came with it. I was reminded of the time I was in New Orleans back in 2023! I ate all of them lmao, I mean I am on vacation so calories don't count. Hubby love the Gator bites, came with a tangy style sauce. I did try a bite and the blend of spices compliment the mild flavor of gator very well. I wish I had a second stomach to try other things but I was still full from lunch..... I'm was very surprised to even find this hidden gem in Virginia. Keep in mind sitting is very limit, only two small tables inside and one outside. Mainly a to go place, I would say. But that doesn't mean no flavor! Check them out guys!

Friendly and fast service, I was in and out within 10 minutes of entering. It looked like they were…read morechanging light bulbs, but it was very clean inside. The seafood gumbo was alright. I expected more heat but it I needed to add the two packets of hot sauce that were provided and to get some heat. There was also enough food to last me two meals.

Inside of the restaurant.

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The inside of the restaurant

Craft 31

3.8(604 reviews)

1.0 mi

Craft 31 promised excellent food and craft beer, and delivered. Fried oysters on a jumbo Caesar…read moresalad and my wife had a chicken cobb salad. Excellent selection of great craft beer. Exceptional! Our server Jaedin was terrific. The only aspect to mar our visit was a snippy, snarky little-bit-of-a-thing hostess who never made eye contact and barked at us when we asked to be seated in a booth... said they were reserved, but we ordered, ate and finished and two booths remained open. This would be a five-star review if not for Ms. Demeanor...

My cousins came down from Richmond to visit me, and wanted to try this place. It's like a…read morerestaurant attached to a small town Midwest motel in decor, but clean and bright. We were there for a Monday lunch, can't speak to the dinner service. We also weren't drinking alcohol that day, though I thought the beer flights looked tempting. One of us had a cheeseburger that was requested to be "pink" and was overcooked and just blah. One of us had a chicken salad that was served with no chicken. Someone from the kitchen rushed out with a soup bowl filled with chicken slices that looked like those Perdue rotisserie chicken slices you buy at the grocery store. Dumped them on the salad. She did apologize. Our third order was a Restaurant Week special fried oyster salad vouched for by our server, Bailey, who was pleasant and efficient. It came with corn,black beans, mixed greens, cotija cheese and a spicy dressing. It wasn't awful but I think the overall concept was weird. Fried oyster taco salad? The few oyster pieces were tasty. Maybe we were there on a bad day, which happens. The chicken salad fiasco was funny. Not a place I would drive across town to try twice. Maybe stick to burgers and plenty of beer.

Outside bar area picture is of taps as a decoration

MMMMM PIIIIZZZAAAAA

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This Bourbon List is Fire.

Strangeways Brewing

4.1(44 reviews)

1.3 mi

A brewery in a strip mall. I know what you're thinking but hear me out. Once inside, you don't…read morefeel like you are in a mini mall or even a shopping area. The brewery is large, clean, colorful, spacious and inviting. It's uniquely decorated. Think taxidermy animals on the wall but half car couches. My family really enjoyed out trip to SB. First off, it was a quiet day. The bartender, a young guy, was super helpful. Flights of 10? Made my husband happy. I can't lie, there were 2 beers I wanted to taste. I like sours. The more they are reds and green, I usually like them. I can share the lucky charms one was not for me. The Welch's jelly sour was a win with me! Lots of merch to choose from. My husband got a really interesting scientist hat. Another win- they sell juice boxes for kids! All this place needs is some food. True score: 3.75

Plenty of options with strange, slightly off putting decor…read more I came here with a group for trivia, which was very fun. It did get very loud, but that's on par for any brewery. There were a lot of drink options, but not many snacks, so if you come here, eat before or have a plan to grab food after. I got the Sapphire Robot, which was sweet without being overwhelming. As someone who doesn't like beer that much, this was perfect. The decor was strange, which works for the name, but it put off my friends. If a ton of taxidermy bothers you, maybe skip it.

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Cans to go

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Merchandise

Axe Republic

4.5(31 reviews)

I had never been ax throwing before and thought it would make a good date for the hubby and I. I…read moremade a reservation online with a small reservation fee and then we paid the rest during our visit. A host helps check you in, sign waivers and escorts you to the bar area. There's a small selection of can drinks including alcoholic ones, tea, soda, water. I liked that they stock Sly Clyde's cider from Hampton. Not sure sharp objects and alcohol is the best idea but everyone seemed to be behaving responsibly. We were escorted to some bays that had two lanes next to each other and then separated by a fence before two more open lanes. We were given a safety brief at the lanes with people in two other lanes and some instructions on how to throw. Don't pass axes by hand, put them in the return box. Different styles of how to throw. Thankfully we had the full bay to ourselves since so one was in the open bay next to us. We played for 75 min which was a comfortable amount of time. They also have a knife throwing option which we didn't select. There's some seating available near the throwing area for non players. Each bay has a standing bar with two backless metal seats. I was able to throw comfortably with a walking boot on for a sprained ankle. I appreciated that since I didn't even think of that before reserving a space. I was nervous at first but managed to do ok with the over head two hand throw. The bay attendant didn't check on us after bringing our pretzel bites and so it didn't seem necessary to tip for service. We were able to get an additional score cards on the way to the snack area and that is where you close out your tab for your outing. The kiosk offers a tip option so maybe they share with the attendants. I talked with a friend who had been there previously and she said the booth attendant asked for a tip when she went and that was off putting. That wasn't our experience though. Overall we spent just over $100 for our date night. While there is snacky food available, it's not the type of place you are going for dinner and fun. Get a meal before or after somewhere else. The bay next to us had plans to go to Buffalo Wild Wings across the street.

Second time hitting this location & really nothing but good things to say!…read more I made same day reservations and even came an hour early without an issue. They tend to get really busy in the evenings so go early or make sure to make a reservation. Jack, our guide, was helpful in technique and energy. It was nice to have him jump in a few times to help out but didn't feel like hovering. Also, love their enthusiasm for bulls eyes. We have had food and drink- both very good to pair with game play. Snack, bar food like loaded tots, curly fries etcs. Canned beer, cocktails and wine available.

Cold Beer and first tutor that was kind of meh

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Tipsy Beans Cafe

4.4(404 reviews)

1.2 mi

Hello everyone... They Are Back Open, and They Haven't Miss a Step or Beat …read more.. The Renovations Look GREAT ... The Customer Service is Still Great ! The Food Is Wonderful! Most Importantly : They Offer Military Discount: God Bless Them for Honoring Us Military and Veterans for America Freedom. It was Great to See Old Faces as Well as New Faces. They Displayed Great Teamwork.

We had lunch at Tipsy Beans Cafe while visiting Williamsburg and it was a great stop…read more When we first walked in, I assumed it was counter service like a typical coffee bar. After checking in at the bar, we were told to grab a seat and that a server would come by, which they did promptly. The menu leans heavily into brunch, with plenty of options, plus coffee made just about any way you want it. True to the name, you can also add a shot or a bit of booze to just about anything. Service was fast and friendly throughout. I ordered a breakfast benedict and a mimosa, both of which were excellent. My daughter went with pancakes and really enjoyed them as well. Overall, a great experience and an easy recommendation if you are in Williamsburg and looking for a relaxed brunch or lunch spot.

Bar, seating area, kitchen.

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El Sabroson

4.1(391 reviews)

1.5 mi

Last night's deliciousness. Uber-ate last night; we order…read morefrom them quite often, and the food is usually devoured before I have a chance to get photos. The taste, price-point, portion size for the price-point-- all, on point!

The chicken arrived dry with a leather-like exterior. This must have been under a heat light for…read morehours or was reheated. The fried yucca was also quite dry. The Spanish rice was moist but bland. I did not eat all the chicken but my dogs enjoyed it immensely.