My family really enjoyed our experience and meals here. The restaurant was pretty busy but we were…read moreseated quickly, waiter was attentive, and the food was delicious! Everyone enjoyed their meals and we had a variety of dishes - Eggplant parmesan, penne alfredo, salmon, pizza, and gnocchi I would definitely return again when visiting Williamsburg!

I wish I had the experience that other people had with good ratings…read more My experience was not that great. Though our server was nice, he was inattentive. Our waters were empty for a while with no sign of our server. We finally had to ask another one. It was difficult understanding our server with his softer voice and heavy accent. After bringing our food, he never came back to check on us. It wasn't until after being done for about ten minutes, we had to flag him to get the check. The food? Ehhh. I got the antipasto salad. Though it presented well, it was overly salty. All the marinated vegetables were way too salty. I've had this elsewhere and never this bad. My husband got the Vic's sampler. It all tasted the same and bland. Maybe this is the best Italian food in this area, however mediocre at best. I left feeling very bloated and disappointed.

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.

Our first time at the Fat Canary restaurant in Williamsburg, VA. I had the halibut special, served…read moreover shrimp and risotto. My wife had the scallops over risotto. Everything was incredibly delicious. The entire restaurant is spacious, clean, and beautifully maintained. The staff was very helpful and took the time to explain the menu. We also had espresso martinis--the non-creamy version--which were excellent as well. We will certainly be back for another visit within the month.

The Fat Canary remains our number one choice for a fine dining experience in Williamsburg…read more The food, service, and ambiance are all excellent. During our most recent meal, we enjoyed the blood orange martinis, the ham and mozzarella appetizer, short ribs, fish special, and crepes dessert, plus a bottle of pinot noir. The restaurant bills a 3.5% surcharge to support the kitchen staff. I would much rather see that incorporated into the menu prices. I don't understand why it's separate. I understand providing a competitive edge to staff, just build it into the prices.

We found this place by accident and it turned out to be such an awesome restaurant! It's not at all…read morepretentious and we loved it for many reasons. Our server Cherice was delightful. She made recommendations and was so attentive and funny. Hubby was between 3 different meals but went with the Hanger steak special. It came with a potato knish, perfectly cooked asparagus, in a burblanque sauce. He said it was one of the best meals he ever had and it was cooked medium rare as he requested. He also had a perfect manhattan. I wasn't super hungry, so I went for the salmon poor boy. It was crunchy and delicious and the sauce was perfect. I had a Saint Germain spritzer which was light and refreshing. We couldn't leave without ordering beignets. They came with a chocolate and a vanilla sauces. Hubby got a coffee that came in a fun cup. The decor in the restaurant was so fun and made people feel welcome.

I had high expectations for this restaurant given my positive experiences with others in Colonial…read moreWilliamsburg (to include Fat Canary). Starting with the service, the staff were attentive and welcoming. Unfortunately, the food was underwhelming. While portion sizes were reasonable, several dishes lacked the creativity and seasoning needed to stand out. The mussels and French onion soup were highlights, but the escargot and rotisserie chicken were only average. For dessert, the Gateau Breton is fantastic and a standout! However, I would skip the beignets if you are expecting the traditional version. These are smaller with the consistency of a donut hole, and lack the light, pillowy texture typically associated with classic beignets.

Amber Ox was a total delight,. Planning now to return on my next visit to Williamsburg. Service was…read morespectacular. Food is farm to table so flavors were distinct and delicious. Ambiance was perfect, I was seated in The Study. Small and intimate.

We recently had the pleasure of dealing with Nick, Stephanie, and the team at Amber Ox for a…read morerehearsal dinner, hosting about 45 people. The team listened to our thoughts, offered suggestions and helped guide us with food, drink and decor choices. Most everything was done over text, email, and facetime videos so we could get a feel for the place. We were so pleased the day of to be greeted by attentive staff, a beautiful space, set up and grazing table. The food was amazing, we were happy with the choices we had for entrees, and the decision to offer dessert at the grazing table worked out well to get people moving and mingling. The dinner went right into welcome drinks with over 100 more people coming in and the staff managed the flow of the crowd really well. The specialty drinks were a hit. We couldn't have been happier with our experience with/at Amber Ox. We would highly recommend them! Sue and Tom Dean Darien, CT

We got 3 build your own, a kids Mac and cheese, the holy shiitake, and the bbq pizza...and I do not…read moresay this lightly...it was the best pizza I have ever had in my life. I've been all over Italy, Asia, and No America...and this is easily the best pizza I have ever had. The small pizza is still huge, even my 15yo couldn't finish the four slices. The service was attentive and wonderful. Our server was kind, helpful, and interacted really well with our kiddos. I will say that it's a little loud, so that could be overwhelming for some people. But the restaurant is super clean, the decor is fun, and the atmosphere is exactly what you'd expect at a busy pizzeria. I cannot recommend this place enough. Like, I may actually travel the 3,000 miles back to Williamsburg again just for the pizza.

This is a very busy spot. We stopped by twice and told a 50 min wait, but the third attempt was a…read morecharm and we were seated immediately during late afternoon. The ambiance is like a dim lighted factory. It's connected to a few other eateries and brewery with restrooms in the lobby of all facilities. Ordered the pretzel bites with a beer cheese. These were good in the sense of being soft, chewy dough balls to dip in cheese. I don't believe they tasted like pretzels at all. They tasted more like the pizza dough, but still a good appetizer. Ordered a pepperoni pizza. Dough was fluffy and airy. It seemed a bit over proofed. The pepperoni overcrowded the top and made for a very greasy topping. Sauce is sweeter than my liking. The taste was similar to a commercial chain pizza so younger children tend to love that. Overall, an interesting setting. We left with full bellies and prices were reasonable.

First off, the food was incredible. The oysters are super fresh - some coming from only a few miles…read moreaway in the Chesapeake Bay! The pasta which is made by hand, is really great adding to the quality of the sauce and seafood. The hushpuppies and fried oysters were phenomenal. The poboy was also really flavorful and filling. The service both times I've gone was great too. The staff are all really friendly and fast - they clearly care about their jobs. At dinner the feeling is pretty packed but in a good way. It gives of popular Friday night spot and at lunch it's way more relaxed. If you're in town, definitely check out Fat Tuna Grill and Oyster House!

Food came out fast and service was amazing our server was very polite drinks were goodread more