We have traveled to Williamsburg, VA for years and just found this place!! Parking is a little…read moretough but you can use the lot adjacent to the restaurant. The staff was super nice the moment we walk in the door. Our Server (Emily) was supper knowledgeable and made suggestion's that where on point. Plating was nice to look at and tasted wonderful. Rib appetizer was fell off the bone tender, better than some BBQ joints. My wife had the Nutty Chicken, Mash Potatoes and Beets with citrus. I had the Peppercorn Encrusted Tuna , Mushroom rice with zucchini. Portion size was appropriate and the flavor profile of our food could not be beat. The restaurant has quotes post on the walls from historical figures that I fell in love with, after mentioning this to our server, she gave me a printed list of all the quotes. Thanks for a great dinning experience!!

Nice clean restaurant, good service. The fish with the fish and chips meal was dry and overcooked.read more

You have GOT to try this place! First of all, LeAnn our waitress (I hope I spelled your name…read morecorrectly) gave us a great intro the the restaurant and its menu, including the beers, which I myself don't drink, but my hubby does. Fabulous steak..fabulous shrimp. The Brussels sprout appetizer was extremely unique and the apple arugula salad was very good and a generous portion of each. We probably could have stopped there. Their house wheat beers, per hubby, were very good. I had the lemon drop martini..or should I say I had 3 they were that good! We'll be back...hungry for more!

Great location, food was wonderful and the staff was great! Plenty of parking, live music was…read moreplaying when we finished eating we enjoyed a drink and some tunes!

On Sunday around 530 pm we traveled 30 mins to get here. On arrival, we were immediately greeted by…read morethe wait staff and they said to seat anywhere. So we choose to set outside with a great view of the river. It was nice to see water and small fishing boat from their patio. Dogs are allowed out side, so next time we bring the little 4 legged girl. The wait staff quickly took our drink order and was back to our table in less the two mins. My wife got a house white wine - do not get this- she said is was terrible. But I got a bottle beer and was happy. The menu is full of sandwiches, burgers, salads, seafood, and dinner specials, but we just wanted a pizza. 16" round pizza was back on our table in about 20 min. The pizza was just ok ( c+ or b-) nothing to write home about. I would say the crust was considered a medium thickness and pizza was full of pepperoni. We both ate 2 pieces each and the took 4 home for leftovers. We will be back some day to try other foods. We did see a lot of burgers being service.

Lakeside View in Lanexa is a gem--beautiful scenery, friendly service, and delicious food. Perfect…read morespot to relax and enjoy a meal by the water!

What a wonderful spot in Gloucester! I visited on…read morereservation with a larger party, my boyfriends family as we were visiting for the holidays. This place seems to fill up, so definitely call ahead! As a first time visitor of the area coming from Vegas, Porters is LOVELY! The food, the lighting, the decor, the service. Truly a gem. His family was excited to bring me, and I see why. Despite being crowded, the servers were spot on with timing and hospitality. The owner even stopped by to say hello and happy holidays. Very attentive staff, and I can't praise them enough. The food was just as great. Meaty crabcakes with little to no filler. I ordered mine atop a salad, which was delicious and fresh. My boyfriend's ribeye was massive and cooked to perfection. Even the rolls for the table were delicious, and we had to bring home the leftovers. If I were a drinker, this would even be a great spot for evening cocktails. Great selection, everything looked great. The smoked old fashions ordered at our table looked wonderful. The hearty entrees didn't even leave room for desserts. It's all worth the price. Upscale dining feel in the charming small town of Gloucester Courthouse.

We recently visited Porters on Main for a celebration, and it could not have been a more perfect…read moreexperience. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, and the service made the evening feel truly special. The steaks were absolutely on point--perfectly seasoned, expertly cooked, and full of flavor. We were genuinely impressed. The chocolate torte was the showstopper of the night: rich, decadent, and the perfect finish to a great meal. Their wine selection was also surprisingly good, offering options that paired beautifully with everything we ordered. Porters on Main delivered exactly what we hoped for--a relaxed, upscale dining experience that made our celebration feel memorable. Highly recommend!

14 people for a birthday party is a tall order, but the staff accomplished it with very few…read moreproblems. This is a place to be visited over and over. Lots of food options, lots of special events. I highly recommend this place!

Food. Ordered burgers downstairs. Ordered half pound double of mis-fire. I'd appreciate a 6 oz…read morefresh hand formed burger properly seasoned any day over the frozen tasteless hockey pucks that were underwhelming. Reminds me of bowling alley food. Ambience. So much to offer but yet again under delivering with outdoor area with disrepair, crap piled up under their outdoor stage and weathered peeling wood table tops. This place screams 5 o'clock somewhere. Music. They hijacked the retirement home tonight. Old guys reliving their garage band era. Okay, family oriented but this place could hit on so much more. Parking. It's very tight. Just be forewarned about finding a place to park because parking lot is small. Staff. Everyone was friendly and attentive Bar. Light pours. Free pours with no measuring but coming up to a 3/4 shot pour. Not a great value. No pictures tonight. This was a total after thought.

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.

We were looking for somewhere to eat in Williamsburg and came across this spot. At first glance, it…read morelooks like an upscale restaurant, but it's actually casual dining and kid-friendly. We were seated right away, and our service was awesome from start to finish. FOOD REVIEW Thai Poppin' Shrimp 5/5 - I really appreciated Robin for making sure we had a great experience with this dish. Berry Burrata 3/5 - Not my favorite, but still decent. Asian Chicken Wraps 3/5 - This was okay, just a little too saucy for me. Fried Green Tomatoes 5/5 - One of our favorites. The pimiento cheese paired perfectly with it. Carolina Burger 4/5 - Huge portion, and my son really enjoyed it. 2nd St Burger 4/5 - Another big portion and overall really good. Kids Pizza & Tenderloins 3/5 - Decent for the kids, though the pizza bread was a bit dense. DRINKS Margarita 4/5 Prickly Pear 4/5 Robin really made our experience even better. She checked on us frequently and made sure everything came out right. The portions here are on the larger side, so I'd recommend ordering family-style if you're dining with a group. Overall, the food was great, and the service made the experience even better.

It was my first time coming into this restaurant. i'm a local and have seen it many times passing…read moreby the bridge. i stop in and immediately the atmosphere was giving cheap. this is a steakhouse/italian restaurant i expected it to be a bit fancy, if anything cozy. The best way to describe this place is like going into a golden corral before they renavated. A big open space with basically no one in it but old people. in fact when i arrived with my family member the only people in there were one older couple and the staff. fortunately the staff was pleasant very sweet and friendly that's one thing i'd like to highlight. The menu on the other hand was very odd. i only expected stake and pasta. But there was seafood and... greek food? in my personal opinion the food options were an odd choice to say the least. Never the less i order a greek burger, a salad i think cobb, and an appetizer of mac n cheese bites. the food gets out very quickly which would be great if the food quality was even remotely good. the mac n cheese bites were clearly frozen crap you would buy in bulk. they weren't even hot, they were warm. when i get something fried i expect it to be hot and delicious not mildly warm and have the aftertaste of frost bite. next the salad, it's very hard to get a salad wrong, the taste was fine just like any other salad but as i inspected the ice burg lettuce i noticed some weird black dots on a lot of the pieces. I did not feel comfortable eating anymore of it. just gross. The burger came out and as soon as i saw it i thought "what even is remotely "greek" about this burger. i ordered everything that it comes with except mustard, so i expected SOMETHING different about this burger considering they called it greek but in fact it was just a burger that had lettuce tomato and pickles. I took the bun off of it to inspect it, the burger looked like it was holding on for dear life to not fall apart. so i took a piece off and what do you know it fell apart. looking over that i took a bite and.. literally zero flavor?? if this was addressed as. normal burger my only complaint would be it needed salt and to not fall apart everytime i bite into it. But unfortunately it was addressed as "greek" only god knows why. Oh! and the bread basket oh is just somthing to laugh at. seriously let me ask u this what do u expect the bread to be like at a steak house restaurant? or even a normal restaurant? maybe some nice cheesey bread? maybe even sweet? or just your average joe roll even that would be better than literally giving me a piece of white sliced bread.. yeah like the ones in the plastic at your local grocery store. honestly embarrassing and added a new level of, wow this is just cheap. Oh but after all that you would expect the food to be really cheap right? no the prices are the same as if you were to go to olivia's on main. seriously if your going to charge that price make better quality food‍. the only reason this review has 2 stars and not 1 was because the staff and our waitress made the place bearable. our waitress im not sure her name but she was very sweet and i tipped her a 20 because it's not her fault the food is just something u would expect to receive at a nerseing home, hell might as well be one with the atmosphere of the place. All in all do better nicks. You must've had good food at some point because there's no way this is supposed to be one of gloucester points delicacies.

Def a place to bring your appetite. Service with a smile and rapid food. The stuffed shrimp are…read moreamazing and the fried flounder was also just as good. They have healthy options too- broiled seafood vs fried and plenty of boiled veggies.

We spent the day in Colonial Williamsburg and decided to eat in the area. Amber Ox is a farm to…read morefork restaurant with seasonal favorites. We did not have a reservation, but easily found a table at the bar. The servers were personable and super helpful. We actually enjoyed sitting in the bar area watch the various trays exit the kitchen window. Mixed drinks had a fresh taste. We ordered the pimento cheese dip ( savory) and the soft" melt in your mouth "biscuits served with an array of butter/spreads. The beet salad was earthy in a good way with a great mix of beets, nuts, brie cheese,and fresh greens. The smoked chicken was not dry with a smoked flavor . The creamy greens had an excellent texture . I actually ate all of the grits ( I am usually not a fan of grits). They had a mashed potato taste/texture and were amazing!

Sophie was one of the best (best?) servers I have had in memory.Every request was meant with a…read moresmile and a 'yes'. She was engaging, accurate, timely. Food was delicious and hot. Cocktails unique and tasty. You folks know how do it right. You could teach a few other, similarly-priced, local restaurants a thing r two.Thank you.

Love the restaurant and the beer choices. The chicken wings are the best! Had a sandwich which was…read moreas just ok so ordered more wings and left satisfied. The place is clean, the clientele happy, and the servers were all on very good spirits! Recommend this place!

The food is good just wish they could get the French fries right,some times the are soggy, or under…read morecooked.

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!

This is a convenient place to stop in and have a it while you're in town. However, growing up on…read morethe coast w/ true seafood I'm a little more critical than most. We did an assortment of apps. The hush puppies were very heavy and didn't have true deep fried taste. For local oysters, the fried oysters aren't bad, but if you consider yourself an oyster connoisseur you probably won't write home about these. The crab dip was really good, however the pitas were inconsistently cooked so some were soft and others were overly oily/ crispy. The calamari was very good. Our server was very accommodating and very sweet.