Excellent food, very friendly service, great ambiance to enjoy a nice Mother's Day meal.read more

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.

Good food. Great service Fun atmosphere!…read moreEnjoy dining here. So nice it's close to home.t

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.

This is such a great spot near downtown / historic Williamsburg. It's easy to park nearby and there…read moreis lots of seating both indoors and outside. On the weekend I'd recommend getting a reservation, although their bar area is first come first serve if you're feeling more spontaneous. The veggie - forward dishes are delicious and the strawberry gazpacho was unique and tasty! Also highly recommend getting a biscuit (or the biscuit board)

Service is always excellent. Food is always top notch with a creative twist…read more We had 2x appetizers: Strawberry Gazpacho and Char broiled Asparagus. Completely different but fantastic and fun to bounce between both. Mains were Scallops, cooked perfectly, with potatoes. We had a lovely table outside.

We ate here our first night in Williamsburg. The staff were friendly. Our server seemed a little…read moreflustered, and she forgot our soup, but she was otherwise kind and attentive. The food was very good. The main courses were picturesque, and tasted as good as they looked. Crab dip was outstanding. I had the rockfish special and it was easily one of the best seafood dishes Ive had. The oysters were on the smaller side and most of them had grit like they weren't properly cleaned before being shucked and served.

I eat here every time I stop in Williamsburg. I have eaten the Sunday brunch menu many times…read more Consumed hundreds of oysters, raw and steamed. I recommend the Parkway Porter beer made in " The Big Lick "(that's Roanoke if you're not from around these parts ).

Stephen was my waiter, we got the buffet option. Food was amazing, lobster was delicious, and the…read moreshrimp was juicy. The overall ambiance was relaxing and very elegant. Again, my waiter Stephen was truly a king!!

This is my go to seafood restaurant for AYCE snow crab legs. They almost always come out huge, and…read moreharm so the quality is really good. Too bad the nearest one is in Williamsburg, so it's like a 2.5 hrs drive for me. We only come here when we go to Busch Gardens or Great Wolf Lodge. Or, if we are passing Williamsburg going back to DC. Yesterday, I had an appetizer and entree of like 4 plates of crab legs! The only real variety with my dinner was with the dessert. LOL I love this place! The service is always on point and the crab legs amazing. This was my first time going for dinner on a weekday, and it was surprisingly not too crowded. I can't wait to go back again!

I had high hopes for this business as they have been the first place I found that made fried whole…read morebelly clams. I got a three portion lunch basket, 2 portions whole belly clams, 1 portion scallops, my 2 sides, coleslaw and onion rings. The scallops were undercooked, all the breading was falling off and worse it was salty. The onion rings uses the same batter which to me is a mistake, not great for onion rings. The whole belly clams were a little salty too. Coleslaw was good, a tad sweeter then I'm used to. The people were really nice.

Great seafood options whether fresh or the frozen premade deals…read more Service is quick & friendly!

Great service, better food. Fish and chips was one of the best I ever had. Melt in your mouth. Nice…read moredecor and very homey. I'll be back!

The Blue Crab restaurant is the perfect local business to try if you are traveling north of…read moreWilliamsburg. My sons and I stopped in for an early diner after hiking through York River State Park. We were immediately impressed with the decor and friendly service as we entered. The Blue Crab offers several great draft beer choices and their menu offers a variety of stellar options. We split their pickle chips and crab cake sandwich and my picky eater chose the grilled cheese. The food came out fast and tasted great. The batter on the pickle chips (spears) wouldn't stick but it didn't stop us from eating it. This is definitely worth a try if you're in the area!

We celebrated our anniversary here last night, and the entire experience felt like a little…read morevelvet-wrapped celebration from start to finish. Our server, Jenn, was absolutely fabulous. She was attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely went above and beyond to make our evening special. I mentioned wanting a cocktail with strawberry purée, and instead of just offering the menu options, she actually spoke with the bartender about a few custom ideas. Whatever magic they created did not disappoint. The drinks were refreshing, perfectly balanced, and honestly tasted like summer in a glass. For appetizers, we ordered the tomato & burrata and the tuna crispy rice. The tomato & burrata was AMAZING. Everything tasted incredibly fresh, the pesto was vibrant and flavorful, and the presentation looked like something out of a food magazine. The tuna crispy rice? I could happily eat that every single day without complaint. Crispy, flavorful, and completely addictive. Our entrée was the prime ribeye, and I can honestly say it was the best steak I've ever had. Cooked perfectly, seasoned beautifully, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. We also ordered sushi, which was beautifully presented and tasted just as amazing as it looked. To top everything off, the staff surprised us with two flutes of champagne and an anniversary dessert complimentary. Such a thoughtful touch that made the night feel even more special. If you get the chance, take someone you love and enjoy an unforgettable meal here. We'll absolutely be back.

We dinned here twice months ago but I have been traveling extensively for work…read more The ambiance is first rate, beautiful interior and fantastic bar options. The drinks were very good, so hats off to the bar staff. The first time we went we tried a variety of things but the star of the whole meal was an appetizer. The bone marrow with wagu was so original and fantastic, but so rich. The burrata was a little flat compared to the bone marrow but we will let that slide. Dinner was sushi for my wife and steak for myself. The sushi at this place is some of the freshest you can find, I have only had better in Vegas as Michelin star restaurants. The surf and turf roll is amazing but expensive (the first time), second visit not so much. Someone has forgotten how to season the steak at this place. This happened to my steak on the first trip, my steak had no seasoning. For such an expensive place, I should not be needing to season anything. The deserts were very good but the steak issues have me questioning a return. The first visit everything but the my dinner steak was great, the roll with steak was seasoned well but not on the second visit. There is inconsistency here or maybe they are falling pray to people in Williamsburg not enjoying seasoning. I have experienced this was some very well reviewed places before here in Williamsburg. I am keeping my review high as the sushi is first rate but expensive, it might as well be Vegas prices. The steak needs love but I am not going to let that dim the excellent sushi, apps and bar drinks. Overall good experience but minor disappointment from the seasoning issues, should be an easy fix though.