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.

We had no reservation and it was busy! Luckily they had a high top table available so we were…read moreseated quickly. Service was outstanding. No one who works there stands still. Everyone was helping do whatever was needed. The food was delicious and dessert was great. Hubby had a mixed drink from the bar which he said was mixed well and I had the Hot Chocolate Skrewball which was amazing. Highly recommend!

The Hounds Tale delivered exactly what the night called for, good food, easy laughs, and even…read morebetter company. Me and my "Usual Suspects" made our way out to The Hound's Tale, and it didn't disappoint. The space hits you right away... cozy without trying too hard. Eclectic art, warm finishes, and a staff that knows how to read the room and keep things moving without hovering. Comfortable. Intentional. Dialed in. Now... it just so happened to be everyone's "cheat day," so discipline never stood a chance. Within minutes, the table looked like a comfort food summit... bacon cheeseburgers, loaded hot dogs, fries doing what fries do, and of course... the gratuitous side salad to keep things respectable. Bottom line: solid pick for a laid-back night with friends. Good energy, satisfying food, no pressure. Recommendation level: Go enjoy!

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

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!

Awesome draft brew selection with plenty of take home options. Friendly & accommodating staff.read more

Stopped here to "waste away our day" while on vacation with our young son. The beers are really…read moregood and don't hesitate to try the pickle, great pickle flavor on the front end with no pickle flavor in at the end, a great summer beer. My wife enjoyed the pale ale while our son had the Mott's apple juice while we enjoyed snacks and played some chess at the outdoor seating. The staff was great, very attentive to our son as well as provided a great enjoyable atmosphere.

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.

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.

I can't believe I never posted a review. This place is always awesome. The food, entertainment, and…read moreof course beer! The staff are awesome, knowledgeable and friendly.

This place is a nice little treat of craft beer heaven. We're visiting (my first time )…read moreWilliamsburg for the week for sis in laws graduation , she knows my affinity for cerveza & recommended this place - nailed it . Precarious has a nice chill non pretentious ambiance , with really good beer . Best of all the service is tops , the staff were the coolest , shout out Shannon who took care of me and hooked up a sample taster and recommendations based on my usual taste . Williamsburg is lucky to have this spot . Ended up Grabbing a 4 pack to go, hardest part is making sure I don't finish them all before we fly back to Cali.

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.

The food here is good if you're not looking to get a serious meal. There's a pretty good selection…read morefor coffee shop baked goods. There's staff were slammed with customers, so we did have a significant wait to get our food. The place had a fun atmosphere, with outside seating and indoor garage-type seating. As far as gluten free food, there's a pretty limited amount of baked goods to eat. You can try your luck with the food trucks outside, but beware that they're pretty pricey. The Hawaiian food truck had nachos that were super disappointing gf (but I won't hold it against Frothy for this review). Not a bad place to relax, and they were accommodating to a large group. Their cider and beer list was pretty decent too. Minus one star for the limited gluten free options and the wait. Staff were very friendly though so I don't want that going unmentioned.

This was a nice find! The inside is very trendy and welcoming. You can enjoy coffee and a doughnut…read moreor a cold draft with something from the visiting food truck. Outside seating offers high tops with plenty of outlets to charge phones, picnic tables, and Adirondack chairs in several sections if that's your vibe! Would love to see this outside area lit up at night! Check out my pictures to see how cool this brewhouse is...inside and outside! The 'Shoot for the Moon' Cranberry Sour is 5 stars...a new favorite!