Top notch service and the food choices are plentiful. We started with the deviled eggs( not…read morepickled, as they have been in the past) and very tasty. My wife had the Cobb salad and added a burger patty..she loved it! I had the mushroom swiss burger( double w/pink ) and goodness it was delish and I had the side salad which was very refreshing.. Genesee cream ale for desert and the wife absolutely loves the margarita on draft. Thank You Cook's staff for amazeball service and great food!

I rarely leave negative reviews, especially for locally owned businesses, but my experience at…read moreCook's on October 25 was disappointing enough that I felt compelled to share it. What makes it even more frustrating is that I reached out to the restaurant directly the following day, hoping to give management an opportunity to address the situation before posting a public review. Four days later, I have received no response. Unfortunately, that silence has only reinforced the impression that customer satisfaction is not a priority. My wife and I were enjoying an evening in Williamsburg with another couple. I recommended Cook's because I had previously enjoyed both the food and atmosphere. Unfortunately, while the food was once again very good, the service was among the worst I have experienced in quite some time. After being seated and provided water, we waited approximately 20 minutes without anyone acknowledging our table. During that time, the booth beside us was cleared, cleaned, and seated with new customers whose orders were taken while we continued to wait. I attempted twice to get the attention of passing employees before finally having to raise my voice just to ask someone to send our server over. When our server finally arrived, there was no apology, no acknowledgment of the delay, and very little courtesy. She took our orders with an indifferent attitude that made us feel more like an inconvenience than welcomed guests. Unfortunately, the service never improved. Our drinks took another 15-20 minutes to arrive, and once our food was delivered, our server never returned to check on us. No drink refills, no inquiry about our meals, and no attention whatsoever. We eventually had to request our checks, which were incorrect despite having specifically asked that they be separated by couple. The irony is that the food was excellent. Every person at our table enjoyed their meal. But good food alone cannot compensate for service that makes customers feel completely unimportant. Three of the four people at our table have worked in the restaurant industry. We understand that restaurants get busy, mistakes happen, and employees have difficult days. We weren't expecting perfection. A simple apology, a little courtesy, or even the slightest effort to make things right would have completely changed our experience. Instead, four customers left with little desire to return. I was particularly disappointed because I had recommended Cook's to our friends. As we left, my wife said, "I never have to come here again." Our friends expressed essentially the same sentiment. Rather than immediately posting a negative review, I took the time to send a detailed, respectful email to the restaurant on October 26. I explained our experience, complimented the food, and made clear that I wasn't seeking anything complimentary or special. I simply wanted management to be aware of what happened and hoped to hear their perspective. No response. Not even a brief acknowledgment. That may be the most disappointing part of this entire experience. Poor service on one evening can be an isolated incident. Ignoring a customer who takes the time to provide thoughtful feedback creates an entirely different impression. I live in Williamsburg and genuinely enjoy supporting local restaurants. Dining out is expensive, and when customers choose to spend their hard-earned money at an establishment, they should reasonably expect to be treated with basic courtesy and respect. Cook's clearly knows how to prepare good food. Unfortunately, based on our experience and the lack of response afterward, I am left questioning whether they place the same importance on taking care of their customers. Good food brings people through the door. Good service brings them back. Unfortunately, Cook's gave four satisfied diners very little reason to return.

Upon our families suggestion, we had lunch here and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The parking…read morelot was almost full, but they were able to accommodate our party of 6 in less than ten minutes. I server, Robin, was a hoot! My two brother in laws gave her a run for the money and she didn't miss a step. I enjoyed watching the show. Lunch fare was typical bistro style food, but they made it delicious. We started with homemade chips for the table and we got down to ordering. I had the Waygu burger and my wife had the salmon burger. Both were overly generous in size, quite filling, and reasonably priced. I really didn't see what the rest of the family had due to my place at the end of the table, but everyone seemed to enjoy their meals. We ended with each couple sharing a large warm fresh baked cookie. I'm looking forward to them opening a location closer to St. Louis!

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!

Amazing! We were visiting for 3 days and ate here twice for dinner and had to come back for brunch…read morebefore going home. Each meal is prepared with delicious ingredients, unexpected combinations, exceptional care...you can't help but watch your neighbors plate arrive and plan your next visit. Truly exceptional! Can't wait to come back! Thank you to Kenny & Anthony for a fantastic experience and great service!

We absolutely loved our experience at Amber Ox from start to finish. The food was exceptional - a…read morespecial shout out to the biscuit board, Brussels, and the Banana Toffee desert (OMG!). More than anything, however, was our INCREDIBLE server, Brittany B. She was a total joy. We loved her from the start. She was attentive, friendly and knowledgeable of the menu. She elevated the experience from wonderful to OUTSTANDING. I couldn't speak more highly of her service and I hope Amber Ox pays special attention to the gem of a hospitality wizard they have in her.

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.

The burger and fries was really good. The atmosphere was great. I can recommend this as a stop to…read moreeat.

Food: The burger this time was drenched in sauce, so a little disappointed with that aspect. Fries…read morewere not that salty this time! Yah! Service is you order at the counter and you get a buzzer when your food is ready to come and pick it up. Ambiance-. It's located inside precarious beer project. Lots of long tables with benches, and some bar seating as well as a few couches and tables.

Fun, lively club atmosphere (we came after 8pm). Beers are excellent and my daughter loved her food.read more

Super fun location hidden in Colonial Williamsburg. Bar meets arcade. Food options consist of 'Ol…read moreDominion Burgers, Electric Circus Taco Bar, or pizza from Mushroom Mellow next door. The weekly events here look like real fun! Play a few games. Enjoy a few drinks. Great place to stop in before or after venturing around Colonial Williamsburg!

Still just as good as I remembered it. The meat used is quality and stands out. I'm not a fan of…read morethe taco though. A burger patty as a taco just doesn't work for me but everything else is spot on.

Not custard. This was just soft serve...I got the concrete. These were more like McDonald's or…read moreDairy Queen style. Not to mention we waited 25 mins for an order of 3 custards and watched kids who came after us get served full meals. My mom and brother ordered 2 lemon frosts and they got 2 vanilla custards. I got a vanilla custard with cheesecake and all that's in it is the graham crust parts in very small specks mixed in. No cheesecake bites or anything. Very disappointed. I feel like Williamsburg is asleep. We've had service like this at every single establishment. No joke. The food looks good but we didn't try it. Ambiance is cute. And it's my mom's bday :( we didn't bother going back because of all the odd streets and time. We have other plans. To the manager who commented. That link does not take me to any form.

Outside food and service. Loved the soft decor too. Have the beef tenderloin- incredible! Old…read morefashioned was both generous and delicious. Hot bread with soft butter a little touch appreciated. Our waiter Keith was one of the best we've ever had. As a former restaurant trainer that is high praise.

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!

Great location right in Merchant Square. They have a nice outdoor seating area, but the wait was 30…read moreminutes, so we ate indoors. The atmosphere was lively. I ordered a cappuccino to drink. As you can see by my picture, the cup was only about 6 oz. and it wasn't even all the way filled. Was disappointed in the size, but the cappuccino was tasty. I also ordered the Rail Sandwich, which was delicious, but very messy. Our server was attentive. This was our first time here, and I would give it another shot.

We were excited to make our way out to the DoG Street Pub in Merchants Square this past Saturday…read morefor dinner and drinks. We found the atmosphere of this gastropub, once an 80-year old bank, to be very relaxed and fun dining experience. It was busy and the noise level was loud, but that was expected as there were several larger groups of all ages. Service was good. We were seated at a nice table. The nitro stout on tap was enjoyed by a few in our party. The "chips" aka fries that came with our burgers were exceptional. I was pleasantly surprised by how much I liked the Impossible Burger which was larger than expected. My husband enjoyed the Fish and Chips which was also a generous sized plate. The Duke of Gloucester Street Pub offers a nice dining experience while you're in Williamsburg's Merchant Square.

Rick's Cheesesteak Shop is worth the hype! I popped in for dinner just before closing on a Monday…read more The man behind the register was very friendly. I ordered their original cheesesteak with several toppings- jalapenos, grilled onions, and grilled mushrooms. The eight inch (the smaller of the two options) was more than enough food for one. The meat is loaded on. I used a fork to eat some of it so it wouldn't fall out. They sell Coca-Cola products, including Cherry Coke. The sandwich itself was very tasty! The cheese it comes on is out of this world. Inside, there are murals, tables, and a few places to charge your phone.

Legit.... this is the OG Rick's Cheesteak Shop. Like OG OG... they kept the original recipe and…read morehave the food to back it up. Me n my buddy did a whirl of cheesesteak places in the Hampton Roads area. I knew about this place because of our adventures in Williamsburg. I kept boasting about how good it was, so much so we drove from Chesapeake to Williamsburg JUST to eat dinner here. Is it that good? YES.. it's that good. I don't know what more to add other than the fact that if you're a Cheesesteak fan, it is mandatory to come visit here - you won't be disappointed. Food Taste: 5 Overall Service: 5 Value of service to cost: 5 Facility: 5 Ambiance: Very small place that doesn't have a lot of decor but that's ok.. the food rocks Repeat customer: yeah Dog Friendly: outdoor seating