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.

Hubby's crab cake sandwich was mostly fish. His side of fries was stingy. Common! Frozen fries are…read morecheap. "Greek" salad's was a pile of springmix with feta cubes and black olives and bottled balsamic dressing. Key "lime" pie was missing fresh lime and again skimpy portion. Service was excellent. Ambiance ok. We won't return.

Stopped by Trojan Grill on a Monday night and the place was totally dead, which honestly made for a…read morenice quiet dinner. The service was really good -- friendly, attentive, and we never had to wait on anything. We started with the Bavarian pretzel and Brussels sprouts, both solid choices. My wife got the southwest salad and I had the Fire Alarm burger with fries. Burger was messy in the best way and had a nice kick without being ridiculous. Also, shoutout to the strawberry margarita because they used real strawberries instead of sugary mixer syrup, and you could absolutely taste the difference. Now for the funniest part of the night: the crab dip. Look... it tasted good. But this was less "crab dip" and more "pimento cheese with a small hint of crab There was just the faintest hint of crab in there somewhere fighting for its life. Overall though, the place has potential. Good service, decent food, relaxed atmosphere, and with a little refinement on a few dishes, I could definitely see this becoming a regular spot.

Amber is a wonderful server! She made our experience great!!!…read more The food was good as well! I looks forward to coming back here soon!

Well, back from the cruise and REALLY not feeling the whole "cook our own meal" after being so…read morespoiled, we decided to venture out and try something new. I was tasked with phoning in the reservation (thankfully the meal went better than that debacle)and since we were dining early it wasn't an issue. First of all, there are two places in the property; the Tavern and 5 Fields pizza and beer. We dined at the Tavern. GORGEOUS garden lining the old farmhouse! We went in and were seated inside right away. As it was almost 100 today it was ideal seating. The decore is well.... different. Where we sat was a truck grill from 1928, and there was more of a sports motiff. (If you go and sit in the same room, let me know if you can spot the crooked pic!) Once again, my curse at remembering names of the servers has hit again which is a real sham because she was beyond AWESOME. She was VERY patient with my extremely frustrating mum which was nice. We both got this truly genius idea of an appetizer to start; a veggie boat with a ranch style dressing. Omg it was perfect. Warm day, cruciferous veggies, ice cold drinks. Heaven. Next came the burgers, she got the Tavern burger, I got the Charles City burger. The Tavern has cheddar cheese and bacon, the Charles City has bree cheese and this creamy mojo ajo aoli along with fried shallots....there is probably more but all I know is that I feel like an idiot never having triple creme bree on a burger before. I have to take a moment to also inform you that they make the BEST Cosmo outside of NYC. Perfectly blended and chilled, and just strong enough to celebrate a Friday night. Yowza! One.more thing. They tempted me with a scoop of their home made butter pecan ice cream. I just want to move in and become one with this place it was so good. I haven't had butter pecan this good in 50 years!! After this essay I guess you could say that I HIGHLY recommend this restaurant. It's in a beautiful area, lots of parking, great food & ambiance. I couldn't find a single fault.

Great food and service. Came for Father's Day brunch and sat on the patio. My favorite was the side…read moresalad, absolutely loved the red wine vinegar dressing. I had a screwdriver for my drink, pretty good.

Chef Tim is the reason Rivah is a must visit. Had the brisket on special and it was off the charts…read more Tremendous flavor and very tender. Another night I had the salmon with a creamy mustard sauce and it was spectacular. Burgers and the broccoli cheddar soup deserve accolades. Service was very good with Gwynn as our server. She also has a nice dry sense of humor.

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.

Second Street American offers a family-friendly atmosphere with a welcoming environment that makes…read moreit a great spot for dining with family or groups. The menu also has so many food options, making it easy to find something for everyone. The food overall was great and very enjoyable. However, I would not recommend the brownie and chocolate sundae dessert. The brownie and cookie were cold and hard, which made the dessert disappointing. On the positive side, the carrot cake was huge and definitely worth sharing -- easily enough for 3-4 people. The service was excellent as well. Our waiter was very attentive throughout the meal and made sure everything was taken care of. Overall, Second Street American delivers great food variety, strong service, and a family-friendly atmosphere, with just a few misses on dessert.

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.

Felicia is amazing! We had a vegan, a gluten allergy and a tired mom. She was so great at checking…read morein on us and giving us space. The shrimp tacos were great! Quinoa bowl was good and roasted coal flower with buffalo sauce. It is in the bottom of an office building, so don't feel like you are lost.

Appetizer: 10/10 (artichoke dip) Cocktail:…read more 9/10 (painkiller) Entrée: 6.5/10 (Mushroom Swiss burger & tacos) Dessert: 10/10 (Cheesecake Cannoli) The bread that came with the dip was a self made style with excellent texture! The cocktail was a super sweet and lovely flavor with very little alcohol bite. The entrées were good, but the superb taste of the rest of our course was an unfair comparison. Although we were full, the cannoli was worth the every discomfort of over eating. Service: 8/10 We were seated immediately without reservation. I never had to ask for a refill due to my waitress' attentiveness. She was accommodating with helping us pick out our entrées. Ambiance: 7/10 Medium volume level, clean, well lit, and cute decorations. [5 being average]

I went to Amber Ox as I was told it was one of the best scratch kitchens in Williamsburg. The…read moreambiance and the charm and atmosphere is amazing. The service was amazing, we were told about the menu, the history of the table we were sat at, even how they clean it with water and vinegar to keep healthy. The thrifting that took place to make all the pieces look nice in the space. Now to the food, I had the tomato toast as my entree, it was simply the best, freshest thing I've ever tasted. I couldn't believe my mouth. The tomatoes tasted so fresh and the sourdough bread was amazing. We were told all the food is locally sourced down to the bread from across the street. The kids macaroni and the kids Ao Burger was very flavorful. Boyfriend had the Ao burger and he stated it was delicious. I would highly recommend! I believe the server we had was Jazmine, she was very nice and was extremely knowledgeable about the menu, the vibes and was on top of drinks and made our first experience there a great one! Thank you!

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)

What a great place to get a great view of the river at sunset in a wonderful open air restaurant…read more The restaurant is shaped like a giant yurt with giant windows that open to the beautiful deck and water. Crab cake sandwich, fresh oysters and cheesesteak were our choices and were definitely good choices. The service could not have been better. Prompt service and cheerful smiles. We will definitely be back. Thank you Salty Siren.

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.