My wife and I split a full rack of ribs at Second St Bistro. The ribs were fantastic and fell right off 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. read more

Second Street American offers a family-friendly atmosphere with a welcoming environment that makes it 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. read more

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We were looking for somewhere to eat in Williamsburg and came across this spot. At first glance, it looks 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. read more

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This place has some huge and absolutely delicious hamburgers paired up with tasty fresh fries and a nice draft beer selection. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal here after a long day of driving. Our waitress did a phenomenal job and it was her first table after completing her training. read more

Second Street American Bistro - Fresh drafts - American Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

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Stopped in for dinner..we requested the bar area and sat at a two topper. Tried a happy hour "gin" dirty martini for the first time and it was delicious. The wife had the chopped salad added grilled chicken as protein and I had the chopped salad w( apple cider vinaigrette dressing) added salmon as my protein. Both salads were deluxe and very tastey..presentation was stellar. The best thing was our service, the two young ladies working the bar area are "top notch" servers and they both do an amazing job as servers and bar keeps! Thank You Ladies! read more

Second Street American Bistro - Salmon...after having a few bites. - American Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

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It was an absolutely gorgeous day to sit on the patio! The atmosphere is so relaxing with the pond and gentle breeze. We ordered brussels to start, and I had the creamy artichoke & broccoli flatbread: with creamy artichoke spread, fresh broccoli , roasted tomatoes , parmesan & Jack Cheeses !! It was so good, but I definitely could have shared it. Side note, I took it home and honestly it was soooo freaking good cold. My husband was even ranting about it. My son ordered the burger and fries. It was pretty big, he could not even eat the whole thing. The server was so patient with all my questions. He was checked on us often and the food came out quickly. Overall, a great experience and I would definitely go back to try some more !! read more

Second Street American Bistro - Beautiful day to eat lunch on the patio! - American Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

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Hey all visitors to Colonial Williamsburg--skip the chain restaurants and beat a path to this 40-year plus tradition in local dining. 2nd Street is unassuming looking from the street, but it has lots of parking in the rear. And once you are greeted you know you are at a place where service and quality really matter. Contemporary interior design gives you a break from the colonial theme too. The Cajun catfish plate is my favorite--love the slaw and corn-based relish that compliments a perfectly prepared fillet. The cornbread even adds more of a southern touch. Service is always attentive and efficient. read more

Second Street American Bistro - Cajun catfish plate - American Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

Wonderful food, perfectly cooked to order, delicious drinks, absolutely flawless service and accommodating ambiance. First shout out to our amazing server Karah. Attentive, without being disruptive, wonderful communicating, extremely knowledgeable, and intuitive. Our food was cooked perfectly! Each item had its own individual tastes which was very refreshing. Definitely a great date night, family dinner, and drinks w friends place. read more

Second Street American Bistro - Crab cake w chips. Absolutely delicious, minimal filler, and true taste. Worth the price! - American Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

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I loved this place! Not many higher end restaurants in the area. I pulled into the parking lot which was packed. Thank goodness I had a reservation. Btw it was a week day. Everything I got here was amazing. The drinks the food. I highly recommend this place. it's no mystery. This place was packed in the middle of the week.. inside is designed like a beautiful steakhouse. The staff was awesome. Food was great. If you're looking for a higher end restaurant in the area, this is the place.. read more

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Wonderful service and food. I only wish they would take reservations. The wait was not too long, considering it was lunchtime.

Food was amazing!! Pasta dish with gnocchi, peas, cheese . Awesome dessert as well! Definitely a great stop on your vacation in Williamsburg! read more

Second Street American Bistro - American Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

After a cold and long day at Colonial Williamsburg, this was a great place to refresh ourselves. The service was amazing (Good job Antonio!) and the food was delicious. Not pictured was the sundae for dessert. We would visit again if we lived in town. read more

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After driving most of the day, these tourists were looking for a spot with an interesting, upscale menu and a relaxed atmosphere. Second Street American Bistro exceeded our expectations on both counts! It helped that we had Allison taking care of us. She stayed one step ahead of us all night and kept our drinks flowing. We started with the onion rings, which turned out to be every bit as mouthwatering as they looked in the photos. Normally, onion rings aren't something worth writing about--but these were different. The breading was crisp, flavorful, and downright addictive! For our entrées, I ordered the bone-in pork porterhouse chop with a smoked gouda grit cake, while my wife had the white bean cassoulet, which was just a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese shy of being a hearty and delicious vegan dish. The pork chop was tender, juicy, and a real treat--but the biggest surprise for me was that grit cake. I'm not usually a fan of grits, but this was breaded, deep-fried, and stuffed with cheese. At first, I honestly thought I was eating mashed potatoes--if only mashed potatoes were this good! The atmosphere was lively without being too noisy, and we finished the meal by sharing a five-layer chocolate cake that was the perfect ending to the evening. We're only in town for a few days, but we already plan to come back for lunch to try some of the flatbreads and soups. A real gem in Williamsburg! read more

Second Street American Bistro - The cake they call Coco Grande. - American Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

I'll start by saying the food was good. 2 of the 3 of us liked our meal. 1 liked the appetizer but not the main. But I hate places that play games with or try to take advantage of their customers. Decades of research show that prices ending in .9 or .99 take advantage of a flaw in general human behavior and increase spending, far more than the 1 or 10 cent change should. Every single price on this menu ends in .9. Soup? $8.9. Carrot cake $18.9. Soft pretzel? $16.9. My steak? $29.9 If you think that $17 for a soft pretzel won't sell well, or that $19 is too much for a slice of carrot cake, then don't charge that much. If you think it is fair for the high quality dishes you serve, then charge that price. But don't try to take advantage of your customers' blind spot to get an extra $2-4 from each customer without them noticing, or at least caring enough to object. Those same studies will show that many are angered by these practices, and some will actually stop purchasing from those who do these things. I'm one of them. I'd likely have paid the extra $2-4 willingly if the menu was not designed to manipulate. The industry term is charm or psychological pricing. I won't be back. read more

Took 45 minutes for food to arrive, only to get my order wrong. Didn't have time to send it back.

09.25.25 My wife and I came back to Second Street Bistro for dinner tonight -- just one night after eating here the first time. We sat at the bar and were greeted by Jaime. My wife ordered iced tea, and I had a Bulleit Rye Honey Old Fashioned I was going to try one of the other drinks but the old fashion is excellent. To start, we ordered the Asian Sticky Ribs. Our ribs came, WOW -- talk about tender, juicy, flavorful, and fall-off-the-bone good. Absolutely amazing and the slaw that came with it was outstanding! We enjoyed them both very much as we finished, we were already ready to order more food. Branden, who was also working behind the bar, answered our questions about the soup and salad. We mentioned how much we enjoyed the Corn & Crab Soup on our last visit, and he confirmed the soup is always served in the same size bowl whether you order it alone or with a salad. We went with the soup-and-salad combo and chose the Vidalia dressing. In just a few minutes, Branden brought out our food. While we were enjoying the soup, he came by to check on us. I told him it was veg even better than the other night, since that first bowl didn't have much crab. He seemed surprised, and I even mentioned he could read my Yelp review about it. A little later, he came back with a second bowl of Corn & Crab Soup on the house -- to make up for the lack of crab last time. That was such a thoughtful touch and really appreciated! The salad with the Vidalia dressing was delicious, and we wrapped things up by ordering three cookies to go. Overall, everything was excellent -- from the food to the service to the conversations with both staff and fellow patrons some review were saying service wasn't that great. Try the bar area. We can't wait to come back again soon! read more

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I had a salad with fruit and the salmon. The server was friendly and fast. The salad was delicious. On a hot day the watermelon and fruit hit the spot. The salad was huge. The salmon delicious. Everything was fresh and I didn't have to pick out dead lettuce. Loved it! read more

The food was not good. Son had a cheeseburger, I took a bite and it was pretty bad. The quality is f meat was poor and it was overcooked. Flat bread was super greasy. Ribs were ok but just drenched in bbq sauce. Server was good and attentive. This place had so much potential but ended up being underwhelming. read more

As a regular to this restaurant; really disappointed in this evening service. To start with got seated at a really small table for two while there were plenty of larger table available, thought the service from the server was rushed from the get go and finally when our meals arrived (two hamburger platters) no condiments came with them. Had to hail down one of the managers to ask for ketchup for the burgers. When it came time to check, I had a lot of left over food and asked for large to go boxes. I was presented with boxes that barely could fit my food in it. Usually this restaurant has very good service, but not tonight. read more

Excellent in every aspect! Walked in at 5:00 on Saturday night we were promptly seated (2 seat high top) - immediately our server appeared and was on point start to finish! The food was incredible! Every bite had me doing the happy tummy dance in my seat! Ambiance was causal yet felt a bit upscale, the perfect blend! read more

Second Street American Bistro - American Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

This is a great spot for a lunch or dinner date! Dark, cozy, and warm atmosphere. Our waitress was so quick and accommodating. We loved the Thai Shrimp, an absolutely phenomenal dish! The onion rings are also a great side, lightly breaded and flavorful, comes with a great sriracha ranch! Our main dish was the sweet and spicy chicken sandwich, which the flavor was a bit lost on me, but the size was great. We would absolutely come here again and highly recommend it! read more

Second Street American Bistro - Thai Shrimp, Sweet and Spicy Chicken Sandwich, O-Rings (onion rings), Sriracha ranch dip - American Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

The service here was great! Food came out in a timely manner. The buratta and bread was delicious but the sirloin steak not so much. The steak was very bland and had a weird taste (but I didn't know what it was). The broccoli was also unseasoned. Kinda sad about this meal read more

Second Street American Bistro - Burratta - American Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

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We arrived kinda late and sat in the bar area. Our server was busy but Allison adjusted the tv to the world cup game and got us started. We had the full rack of ribs, onion rings and thai shrimp. The ribs were delicious and the portions were giant so it was more than we could eat. All three were great, especially the ribs. We took home some dessert but being so full we didn't eat it right away. It was pretty good also even after being in a hotel fridge. Our waitress Melissa took over and was very friendly and attentive. If we go back to williamsburg we will definitely go back! read more

We enjoyed ourselves at Second Street American Bistro. It has a nice ambiance with dim light and nice seating. The staff were really nice and attentive, no complaints there. The price point was affordable 10-25 for most entrees with generous portion sizes. As far as the food itself, I think they have a good variety of dishes, the chips were homemade, I felt everything was made to serve. We were really excited about the corn bread but it was sort of dry but other than that everything was good. read more

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Food was very good! Variety is good! Service was superb! The atmosphere is casual and relaxing. read more

I searched for French dip in Williamsburg. Second street bistro kept coming up on ChatGPT. I looked at the menu and saw a brisket sandwich. When I got to the restaurant I asked if they had horse radish: no. Au jus: yes. I wanted a piece of Carrot cake but I thought $18 was exorbitant. I opted for the pecan pie instead. The online menu said they had some crispy chicken dinner... It was no longer part of the menu when I arrived to the restaurant.. My significant other is allergic to shellfish, and does not eat pork... There weren't a lot of entrée options for him because there was pork all over the place. I did order him some salmon since he could not get the chicken. He liked the salmon. The broccoli had no flavor on it. And the brown rice pilaf was equally Bland. The brisket sandwich was ...okay... but dipping it in French onion soup calling it onion jus.... It just pissed me off. I think the menu was overpriced for tourists. The staff seemed to be doing the best they could. I guess I'll continue my hunt for the best Friend dip in Williamsburg. I'm down here a lot. read more

We had dinner here while visiting Williamsburg and this spot is a must. The food was delicious, service was great, overall a relaxing spot for any occasion. Highly recommend! The fried green tomatoes were out of this world. read more

Second Street American Bistro - Fried Green Tomatoes and Onion Rings - American Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

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I've looked through these reviews pretty rigorously before I decided to order. Not one I can see has suggested the 2nd Street Bistro Pasta. That was hands down kind the best pastas I have had in a very long time. I also tried a bite of the 2nd Street Lasagna. Which was good but no where near as mind blowing as the pasta dish. The server was friendly albeit very slow. I'll chalk it up to being a very busy Saturday night though. Tons of locals always a good sign and a must try if you are in the Williamsburg area. read more

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Second Street American Bistro in Williamsburg was absolutely amazing from start to finish. We arrived early and sat at the bar while waiting for our table, and even that experience was great -- friendly staff, welcoming atmosphere, and great service right away. Once we were seated, the service continued to be excellent and the food was truly outstanding. Everything we ordered was flavorful, fresh, and beautifully prepared. I strongly recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting Williamsburg. Second Street is definitely a must-try spot -- just be sure to make reservations or call ahead, because it's a popular place for a reason. Exceptional service and incredible food made this a wonderful dining experience. read more

Very surprised to see so many 5 star reviews after our experience here tonight. First, we picked this restaurant for a few reasons--an extensive Gluten Free menu, a well-rounded kids menu and specifically for the Blue Cheese Lover's burger as my husband is an avid blue cheese fan. It took us quite a while to decide on this restaurant and picked it after seeing rave reviews in conjunction with the menu,and turning down other exciting options due to cost. The gluten free menu is relatively expansive, not limited to only salads like some places, and even differentiates from allergy and preference selections (aka, no flatbreads or fried items if you have all allergy). I ordered the citrus herb salmon with wild rice and vegetable. Honestly, the salmon was cooked well to my preference (medium), the wild rice was flavorful and the broccoli was well cooked. Most places undercook the veggies in my opinion. This was the perfect in between of tender but not mushy, no crunch. Kids menu was decent, one kiddo going with buttered pasta and house made chips, the other with a burger and up-charged berries. The pasta was basic buttered noodles, the house made chips were quite bland. Kids burger was fine, no complaints and a decent serving of fresh berries. Now to the burger... this was the biggest disappointment honestly. The menu boasted a stuffed and topped with blue cheese Angus burger. My husband testified that it tasted like a sausage mixture. The beef appeared a pale pink as opposed to the rich red that fresh beef should appear. This is very concerning considering if this was mixed with sausage, first, that needs to be advertised, as some people don't eat pork; and second, pork should not be cooked to medium rare. Fingers crossed we don't have any stomach issues this evening! We also waited quite a bit from the time of ordering food to its arrival. Overall we were at the restaurant for 1.5 hours, with no appetizers order, which feels lengthy to me. We arrived before the dinner rush as well. Also, just a note, the restaurant was very dark once the shades were closed due to the sun coming through the blinds; although it was appreciated that the host gave us permission to close the shades if the sun was bothersome. Overall, I would give this place a 2.5 if I could, but bumping up to a 3 for a knowledgeable server and good drinks. We won't be settling next time. read more

Second Street American Bistro - Kids burger with up-charged berries - American Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

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I was not impressed with this location versus the Newport News location. The food was not tasteful. The ambience was romantic and classy, and servers were friendly. However, i did not enjoy the stale, hard, pita bread. I also did not enjoy my dry bacon cheeseburger, French fries, or chicken wrap. The fries were few, and the buffalo chicken wrap was 50% full of chicken tender batter instead of meat. There were two small chicken tenders chopped in the wrap. The filler was hard lettuce. Also, my lemon drop martini was tart. What a disappointment! I do not see a return visit in the future. Don't be fooled by the pictures. I arrived hungry, and left hungry. read more

The good: No wait for a table at 5:30 and some of the food we enjoyed was tasty such as the fried ricotta and the lasagna and the prime rib French dip. The not so good: Our waitress was kind but I asked twice for a straw and never got one, the side salad that was supposed to be shared came out on my dinner plate, she acknowledged that she saw it coming out of the kitchen that way and didn't even offer to go grab another plate since she knew we were sharing the salad. Mashed potatoes were cold, and the chicken tenders were not piping hot like they should be coming out of the kitchen. In general we have had better service there and hot food. For the price point I expect that. read more

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We dined during the Christmas holidays. We got there early and were seated immediately. Our waiter was attentive and knowledgeable about the menu items. Food tasted great and was delivered in a timely fashion. We will be back the next time we visit Williamsburg. read more

We don't live in Williamsburg but traveling through there, we visited twice. The food is delicious; great ambiance and service. I highly recommend the restaurant! read more

This is a very nice restaurant in the touristy town of Williamsburg. The service is very nice and friendly. The bar and main restaurant is nicely decorated. We went for lunch and there were happy hour specials! The food is pretty good too and the serving size is pretty good. Get the Gouda as a side with any meal... it was soooo good. The quiche and Reuben are also really good choices. read more

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Great restaurant for families. Lots of menu options and high quality always. The customer service is always wonderful. Managers Kim and Brandon always make you feel welcomed. Jamie,Allison,Shae and Jeremy in the Bar give top notch service. 5 stars all around. Not to be missed while in the Burg. read more

Food was great, the server Tilly was great, the atmosphere was great. It was fairly quick, Tilly made sure the glasses were never empty, and the music playing was classy. I highly recommended this place and will frequent it myself. read more

Once again we were not disappointed! The food is always great as is the staff! You know they care about your experience! And you can actually talk to the people you are with!! read more

First off my server Jessica was amazing! The Thai shrimp were good, the batter can be thinned out a little. The crab and corn chowder was just okay, a little bland for my taste. The salad was okay, the leaves weren't that crisp. The restaurant offers indoor and outdoor seating. read more

Second Street American Bistro - Thai shrimp - American Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

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Really disappointing...do not order to go from here. Ordered shrimp and grits and they forgot grits part. Other items we ordered were good, but it really ruined the entire meal. It would be like ordering spaghetti and meatballs and just getting a bowl of meatballs, the lack of care to allow that to happen makes me question the. read more