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    La Terraza Mexican Grill

    4.1 (84 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials

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    Fajita accompaniments
    Laura W.

    My Dad was trying to direct us to some other restaurant but I saw the better reviews here (for the same cuisine) and made the decision to drive us here . We ended up dining here twice during our 4 night stay In the area. The first time I had the fajitas (chicken) and they were excellent! HUGE chicken portions. The second time I had a chicken salad and, again, huge chicken portion. My kids had the tacos and dinosaur chicken nuggets. My parents ordered specials each time and loved them. The chips and salsa were great as well. If you find yourself in this area craving Mexican cuisine, I'd highly recommend stopping in to satisfy that craving.

    Medium margarita with chips, red salsa and white sauce
    Ali C.

    This place is always packed! The staff is so friendly. Plenty of parking, indoor and outdoor seating along with a bar that also has seating. Complimentary chips with red and white salsa (iykyk). Huge portions and decent prices. The menu has so many options / combos / veggie / kids portion / etc. We split the burrito espinaca (spinach, chicken, rice and beans covered in a spinach cream sauce and cheese sauce), it was so tasty! Worthy of a visit if on holiday or if local make this a regular place. Enjoy!

    Marvin L.

    We ordered a steak fajita quesadilla, steak burrito, and lingua tacos. The portions are really large, and the food was quite good. The atmosphere was enjoyable, with Mexican music playing in the background. Our server was exceptionally friendly. Although they initially got one of our orders wrong, they quickly corrected it. Also, the free chips and salsa was an added goodness. Overall, this spot is a great choice for families and college students seeking good Mexican cuisine.

    Chips and salsa
    Robert M.

    This is rapidly becoming the family's go to TexMex in Williamsburg. We love hitting up the lunch menu. Fast, tasty, filling, great service, TV's showing real football (aka, soccer) with periodic "GOOOOAAAALLL" screaming announcers. Definitely puts you in the mood to have fun and enjoy yourself. Started out with the standard app: chips & salsa. It just warms my heart whenever some place serves white salsa. Or whatever they call it. I know I'm in heaven then. One day I'll figure out what's in it and likely stop. But until then - bliss. I am a sucker for any TexMex with a "Speedy Gonzalez" lunch item. In fact, I don't recall if I've ever NOT seen that lunch option. In this case, it gets you a taco & enchilada that is probably the standard for a Speedy. Unfortunately only one side? Not sure if I hate it, but definitely a cost cutting move. All the items were great. Finally, the servers were FANTASTIC. Well done with a place that has great peeps.

    enchilada
    Caroline B.

    YUMMMY ! this place is fantastic, best mexican in the burg !! I get the seafood enchiladas. really fantastic.

    Shredded chicken taco
    Caroline J.

    Went on a Tuesday and enjoyed their $1.50 taco special of either a chicken or ground beef hard shell. The shells seemed that they were just fried and were so good. I only tried the shredded chicken and they were delicious. Chips, salsa and white sauce were all good. The Coke was also really good. Our waitress was super attentive and checked on us often. Not overly large restaurant but plenty of seats, including booths and tables.

    Cucumber chips for dipping!!!
    Opal D.

    Ten stars for the tortilla chips alternative of sliced cucumber + lime juice + tajin with guacamole. Really love their entire healthy menu. The steak in the burrito bowl was a little tough (not great quality) and the cauliflower rice was more like cauliflower mash (the frozen green giant stuff microwaved is better) but again, TEN STARS for the tortilla chips alternative. I will 100% be eating cucumber at home this way from now on.

    chilli relleno, enchilada, burrito combo
    Rachel Macie H.

    I'm always on the search for something scrumptious and what I found here was definitely that right there! So I went with one of the combos with an enchilada, chilli relleno, and a burrito all of it was delicious and definitely hit the spot! Their red sauce was yummy it had a good flavor to it making each item just that much more enjoyable than the next! The enchiladas were awesome they were packed with cheese which had a really yummy gooey flavor to it just the way it should be! The real star was my chilli relleno as that was legit and delicious definitely one of the better ones I've had on the east coast as the pepper was perfectly stuffed with cheese it had a nice fry on it and just totally the best part of this yummy dish! The burrito was also good but the real star was the chilli relleno so definitely seek that out here as it's just that yummy! They also give you chips and salsa which both were yummy too as I love a good spot where both of those are good too! Overall cool place that's not to far from Busch if your in the area definitely check it out as it's yummy!

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    Just average Mexican food. Nothing special to comment about here. Service was friendly and relatively fast.

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    Traditional Mexican flavors, everything was delicious ! Great environment, & lots of fun with 80s bingo night!

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    The food was great. It as the slowest service I have ever encountered. There was plenty of staff and only four or five tables.

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    Average - a little salty but not terrible overall. Salsa is decent and service isn't bad either

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    This is always our go to place when visiting Williamsburg. Extensive menu and great prices. Margaritas are awesome. We will be back!

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    Convenient location. Near resorts and Jamestown. Portion is big, service is good and the special margarita is very good.

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    A girl wiped her armpit with my tortilla, I still ate it though interesting taste will definitely go again...

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    Waypoint Seafood & Grill - Crab stuffed flounder. Yummy

    Waypoint Seafood & Grill

    4.2(302 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    •$$$

    We have lived Waypoint Grill for many years, back when Howard was the maitre'd. He made everyone…read morefeel like a VIP. It's still quite wonderful and price comparable with Berrett's, which is equally excellent. I started with the compressed watermelon and feta salad. Delicious and refreshing, but I think this is too large at four large pieces. This can be ordered and shared as it's a delight in summer. I had the salmon which was exactly the right size, perfectly cooked and accompanied by roasted asparagus. My husband had the crab soup which was delicious. His entree was shrimp bucatini that he enjoyed but found the portion much too large. Service was outstanding, and my rather complex food restrictions were treated with respect and caution. This is just a wonderful place to dine, especially when you want a quiet, adult environment and be just a bit fussed over.

    Our first time in the area and the restaurant was recommended by someone at the resort we are…read morestaying at. We were seated and served quickly. Matt was our server and he is very personable and attentive. The manager was also very personable and attentive. Our food was amazingly delicious!!!! We had calamari /asparagus and sweet chili sauce. I must say, the best calamari I have eaten. My husband had the white been soup with sausage and ham chips. He said all he needed was a corner of cornbread! I had the scallops entree and the asparagus were perfectly cooked. The meal was very filling so we had no room for dessert. I definitely recommend and will return. A very warm and welcoming atmosphere.

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    Crab cake with trufflefries

    Waypoint Seafood & Grill

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    The Whaling Company

    The Whaling Company

    3.6(395 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    •$$

    We chose this restaurant for a late dinner after Busch Gardens and it was a quick walk from our…read morehotel. From the moment we were greeted at the door and quickly seated, the service was exceptional. Our server was incredibly attentive, taking the time to answer all our questions about the menu. My boys were thrilled with the crab clusters from the kids' menu. We also observed our server at a nearby birthday dinner who clearly took pride in creating a memorable experience for his guests and quickly resolved any issues. If we are ever in the area again, I would definitely return and try their dessert menu this time.

    This place is about as old school as it gets, much like many of the other local owned restaurants…read morein the Williamsburg area. However, even though the interiors could use a little updating (some of the booths are pretty tight, for example) this place still exudes a bit of dated charm for those who want to take a trip to the 70's or 80's once again. The food here was average at best although the portions are pretty huge and you do get your money's worth from a volume-centric POV. As for the taste, the fried platter has a lot of room for improvement. The fish didn't taste particularly fresh (felt frozen) and was very tough/rubbery. The shrimp was average and the fries were fine. However, this place does get bonus points for their great service and the very friendly hostess at the front who went out of her way to make everyone feel welcomed the second they walked in. Our server was also very kind and did a nice job of taking care of us. That said, if you just want to stop by for some drinks and some finger foods this place will do just fine. If it's amazing seafood you're looking for this might not be the ideal spot based on my previous experience. The ambiance here is also very dark, so keep that in mind. At least the service here was very friendly and they do seem to really appreciate the customers who come here so I think it's still worth checking out for those of you curious about this place.

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    Food For Thought - Crab cakes, coleslaw, and amazing jasmine rice.

    Food For Thought

    4.5(3.6k reviews)
    5.0 mi
    •$$

    I always have a great time at Food For Thought. Whenever we visit, it's usually with a big family…read moregroup, and this time we had eleven people. The staff is consistently gracious and accommodating, which really sets them apart from other restaurants that seem to dread large parties. Even on a busy Friday night, we were seated in under thirty minutes. Our waiter was friendly, attentive, and handled multiple tables with ease. He stayed on top of our orders and refills, and he took allergies seriously, checking with the kitchen to make sure certain dishes were safe. That level of care is always appreciated. As always, the food was excellent. I usually go for the crabcakes, but this time I tried the special, a crowned salmon, and it was so tasty. They truly do seafood well here, and the portions are always hearty. Every experience here is consistently great. The atmosphere is welcoming, and the manager even stopped by our table to check in, which was a nice touch. I always recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting Williamsburg.

    I was impressed with FFT overall. Liked the theme of thought provoking sayings…read more Really enjoyed the drinks my wife and I had (Old Fashioned and a Margarita). Bread bowl was fresh and tasty. (cornbread and sweetroll). My baby back ribs were fall of the bone delicious. My wife enjoyed the chicken dish as well. It was busy and bit close seating. Waitress was attentive and friendly/helpful.

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    Food For Thought - Cilantro Cilantro Lime Chicken

    Cilantro Cilantro Lime Chicken

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    Fat Tuna Grill and Oyster House - Gumbo

    Fat Tuna Grill and Oyster House

    4.0(1.6k reviews)
    4.6 mi
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    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.

    ​I visited Fat Tuna for lunch yesterday with a few friends and my mother. To start, my water…read morearrived with a gnat in it, which wasn't a great first impression. On a positive note, the seafood fried tomatoes appetizer was excellent. ​Unfortunately, the rest of the meal fell short. I ordered the lunch menu stuffed flounder with mac & cheese and broccoli. The food was fairly underwhelming--the mac & cheese was soupy, the broccoli lacked any seasoning, and the flounder was just average. I also ordered a piece of Key Lime Pie to-go for my husband, but the presentation was unappealing, and both the taste and texture felt far off from an authentic key lime pie. ​While I'm not discouraging others from trying Fat Tuna to form their own opinion, I personally won't be returning.

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    Fat Tuna Grill and Oyster House - Dining/Bar area

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    Hush Puppies

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    Second Street American Bistro - Flatbread  pizza

    Second Street American Bistro

    4.4(1.8k reviews)
    2.6 mi
    •$$

    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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    Bar area

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    Crab Norfolk

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    Amber Ox Public House

    Amber Ox Public House

    4.4(1.4k reviews)
    3.4 mi
    •$$
    Locally owned & operated
    Outdoor seating

    Amber Ox Public House was absolutely exceptional. From the first bite to the last, everything we…read moreordered was beautifully prepared and genuinely memorable. We started by sharing the octopus appetizer, and it was phenomenal -- perfectly cooked, flavorful, and an incredible way to begin the meal. Carlos had the red snapper, which was outstanding, and I had the beet salad, which was every bit as impressive. Every ingredient felt thoughtfully chosen, and every dish was executed beautifully. There wasn't a single thing on the table that wasn't exquisite. This is the kind of restaurant where you find yourself talking about the food long after the meal is over. Amber Ox Public House is an absolute gem. Wonderful food, beautiful execution, and a meal we would happily come back for again and again. Highly recommend!

    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!

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    Amber Ox Public House
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    Ember - Assorted rolls (California, yellowtail, sunshine, and shrimp tempura)

    Ember

    4.5(65 reviews)
    3.2 mi

    We visited Ember for my son's birthday. We made a reservation and our table was ready when we…read morearrived They don't open until 5, but there is a vestibule outside and a great area to walk around and sit outside, on the square. Parking is also free for up to 2 hours, and that was enough time for us to have apps, dinner, and dessert. Our server was SO AMAZING! I didn't catch her name to include it in the review, but she was so nice, attentive, and helpful. She made wonderful recommendations and we enjoyed every drink and dish. We started with calamari, mussels, and 2 sushi rolls. All of these were great suggestions! The serving sizes were great too. I also had a cherry blossom martini that was very good and gave a nice buzz. For an entree, I had scallops and risotto. Both were delicious. It was plentiful, the scallops were cooked perfectly, and the risotto was seasoned and cooked well. For dessert, I had a bread pudding. My only critique is that it was a little dry and could have used more sauce but the flavor was great. ! I would definitely visit Ember again! I would reorder everything I had...a little more cream with my bread pudding. From beginning to end, it was great!

    Very excited to try this place, menu looked awesome. First notes were that the staff seemed nice…read moreand the place was very loud (Tuesday night). Had a couple of good draft IPAs, they were pretty tasty. Tuna crispy rice app was my favorite part of the night. Great taste, great crunch. They were out of the ahi which made me and the GF sad. I went with the sesame seared salmon which was very disappointing, maybe they forgot to sear? Salmon looked and tasted like it was boiled to cook, no flavor profile at all. The bok choy that came with it was very tasty. GF had the risotto and scallops. Scallops were minimal, but ok. Risotto was heavy with no nuance. May try again, maybe the ahi is the way to go but overall a lot of money for average food.

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    Bar environment at ember

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    Beef Tartare

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