The Seafood Spring Rolls are 10/10 everytime! I used to work i. Williamsburg, and live an hour…read moreaway! I was having a bad day and put my little one in the car, and said the spring rolls will make it better! And they did! His chicken tender kids meal was decent. I did ask for plastic cups and silverware, my server thought it was strange, but with a 2 year old, glass ware is not the best route! Their new location is super cute as well!

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.

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.

food was amazing. get the reuben 10 out of 10…read moreand i'm a reuben lover searching for the best. this was the best ! our server was very sweet and owner even came out to check on us. will return !

The owner states in her response to Sean O: "The auto gratuity policy is posted on signs and noted…read moreon our menus and online. We work to communicate it clearly, but we understand it can be missed." I looked all over their website and there is no such notice (10/23/26 at 3:00 PM EDT but they might have changed the site since). I think this owner may have a problem with the truth,

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.

Yummy pretzels. Warm, fresh. Excellent, quick, friendly…read morebartenders. Inside & out was very very nice

Alewerks was a decent stop for live music on a Friday night, but it landed kind of in the middle…read morefor me. The breath itself has a relaxed, casual atmosphere and a good selection of beers. It is a good place for a group of people. Service was fine, but fine is probably the one word I'd use to describe the experience. The beer selection was fine, they tasted fine, the music was fine, everything was fine, but with so many breweries in the area and other places to grab a drink, I think I was expecting a little more from Alewerks. Anyway, not a bad experience by any means and I can see why locals enjoy it, but for me it's a solid 3-star. It was enjoyable for the stop, but not enough to come back to when I'm back in the area.

Visiting from out of town. Made reservations for a Friday evening and had no trouble getting in,…read morealthough it was busy. My husband was pleased with the offerings of beer and enjoyed what he had. WE had Boat Cheese Curds with Marinara as an appetizer and they were quite good. I ordered Fried Crab Claw Cakes that came with potatoes and a slaw. All were very tasty. My husband got the Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya and loved it. We took desserts for later at the hotel: My husband's brownie was good and they packed the ice cream separately, so that made him happy. I had the peach cobbler, and while good -- I tend to like my peaches a bit more "peachy" ....they use lots and lots of cinnamon and allspice. The fruit was dark brown. Good, but not what I'd hoped for.

Today I ordered two entrees and a side, to pick up for take out. The place is very cleqn and…read moreworkers polite. However the food was terrible! We ordered a Diners burger, Virginia burger, and house wings. The Burgers were borderline inedible due to the huge amount of salt. If i had been dining in I would have sent it back. I would not feed that much salted meat to my dog. The burgers dampness also had literally demolished the lower bun and iceberg lettuce. So i had to disgard those sodding blobs. The Virginian burger also salty, and the crab cake, small and underwhelming. The Chicken wings tasteless and dry. On too of this i had no choice but to pay a 10% tip for "take out prepare ". If i can give zero i would. Id say "fire the chef"

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!

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!

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.

We were anxious to share this fantastic brewhouse with family who came out to spend the afternoon…read morewith us. Staff was just as friendly as our first visit, and this time we opted to sample a few of the drafts before making our decisions on what to order. There are so many great drafts to choose from. So, getting a second was easy. We enjoyed great conversation indoors since there was a private event on the patio. The brewhouse has bistro style tables and farmhouse picnic benches. We couldn't stay for the live band this evening, but hope to time our next visit so we can enjoy some live music. We highly recommend the Frothy Moon Brewhouse for a tasty draft beer!

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.