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Berret's Restaurant

4.7
4.7
3943 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
RESERVATIONS ARE FOR INSIDE DINING ONLY, outside dining is first-come, first serve.
Berret's Seafood Restaurant specializes in fresh regional seafood-shrimp, blue crab, scallops, oysters, and tuna. Also offering steaks, chicken, and vegetarian selections. Full beverage service, micro brews, and wines. Voted by Tidewater locals as the best seafood restaurant for over 30 years.
RESERVATIONS ARE FOR INSIDE DINING ONLY, outside dining is first-come, first serve.

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2 people

7:00 PM


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  • Order online

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Seafood, American, Southern

  • Hours of operation

    Mon, Tue, Thu–Sun 11:30 am–8:30 pm

  • Phone number

    (757) 253-1847

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Richard Carr

  • Private party facilities

    We have limited availability for private events and large parties depending on the time of year, day of the week, and time of day. Please call the restaurant to inquire.

  • Private party contact

    Brian Mahoney, General Manager: (757) 253-1849

  • Neighborhood

    Williamsburg

  • Cross street

    Francis Street

  • Parking details

    One hour free parking available behind the restaurant- Paid parking available across the street from restaurant for $2 per hour, first two hours free.

  • Entertainment

    Live Music on the outdoor stage at Berret's Taphouse Grill Tuesday through Sunday through October in the summer time.n Check website for complete schedule.

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 3,943 people are saying

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Virginia

    Seafood

  • Williamsburg

    Best Overall

  • Williamsburg

    Best Food

  • Williamsburg

    Best Service

  • Williamsburg

    Best Ambiance

  • Williamsburg

    Best Value

  • Williamsburg

    Good for business meals

  • Williamsburg

    Good for groups

  • Williamsburg

    Neighborhood gem

  • Williamsburg

    Romantic

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  1. Travelerforfood

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Food was good and great service. Lighting was poor, building a little tired. Still a great meal
  2. Jimbob

    Richmond

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The main dish I ordered - seafood in parchment paper (flounder, scallops, and shrimp) with spinach and pasta - was absolutely scrumptious. And as usual, the she-crab soup was the best. With meals like that, Berret's will soon be known as one of Williamsburg's very best restaurants (if it isn't already).
  3. null

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always, we had a relaxing, enjoyable lunch. Looking forward to return soon.
  4. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Love Berret's Restaurant. Everything is always delicious. Their crab cakes are my favorite. We keep coming back for more. Becoming a regular.
  5. TomC

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, extraordinary service, wonderful experience. Highly recommend.
  6. LaurieW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always happy with the food and service at Berret's ... happy to recommend it to anyone looking for a great lunch or dinner. And yes ... they do have some things on the menu that are not seafood.
  7. MargeryC

    Mississippi

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Happy Hour oysters were fabulous! Seafood entrees also delicious.
  8. ChuckB

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a great meal at Berret’s Friday night. Justin, our waiter, did a great job, especially considering that he had a table of ten with separate checks at the next table. Dollar oysters, great salmon, local beer all made for a wonderful experience.
  9. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Seated quickly. Excellent service. Great presentation.
  10. JosephM

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great meal, great service and overall great outing.
  11. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always food was excellent as was the service.
  12. DonR

    Richmond

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and wonderful server. Always a great meal and experience! Consistently known quality!
  13. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent! Chloe made our dining experience enjoyable! Hats off to the chef!
  14. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    It was ok service was traditional food was half cooked though had the fish
  15. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Came here for my husbands birthday. Started with oysters and crab dip. We had the Salmon and Chicken for the entree follow by the cookies n cream cheesecake with a side of ice cream. It was all superb. Our waiter was quick and efficient and it was a lovely dinner. We will be back!
  16. FrancesR

    Richmond

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good food and service - we’ll be back!
  17. MarkS

    Richmond

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great fish. And creative menu items beautifully presented.
  18. KimberleyR

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good! Come every year for the best oyster rockafeller.
  19. luvbubbly

    Washington DC

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding food/flavors. Cannot wait to return!
  20. LindaT

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved our appetizer and main courses! It was a lovely evening!
  21. Swan

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent entree and ambience for a wonderful Valentines Day lunch.
  22. PattiC

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our overall experience was excellent. Our server Andrew was exceptional. Our meals were delicious. Will definitely return
  23. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Go before to get the oysters at half price. Service excellent, food delicious. The deserts looked great but too satiated.
  24. StevenP

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great crab cakes, as always. And the service was perfect.
  25. LaurenP

    Richmond

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience5
    Server was not attentive, forgot to bring things that were asked for one and two times. Filet was not cooked as ordered, grilled shrimp were served raw. We mentioned to server and said we didn’t want additional shrimp but they were brought out anyways, also raw. parchment meal was delicious, oysters were phenomenal and dessert skillet was amazing. Better server would have improved the experience. took 2 hours to have dinner at 430pm and not busy at all.
  26. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always delicious and service is great.
  27. RonaldW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service the food was very good. We will be back again for a great date night
  28. DawnB

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    We had amazing food - except for the crab cake was so disappointing. But we enjoyed our experience very much!
  29. DonR

    Richmond

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Server was great..except she kept saying "perfect " which drove both of us NUTS!
  30. winelady

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Enjoyed my birthday lunch of seared crab cakes with asparagus and 3cheese grits. My hubby had the grouper fish and chips which he loved. Wish they had more choices for sparking btg or half bottles even. Will be back for sure
  31. ShareeseS

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious! Great atmosphere!
  32. mlb1

    Washington DC

    17 reviews

    3.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2023

    overall3food5service5ambience3
    Food is great. Solid seafood fare. My protein is always good. But today I had a gumbo on the shrimp and grits, and it really added a dimension of flavor to the dish that made it exceptional.
  33. Gary

    Richmond

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service in a quiet setting. The food, as always, was impeccable. Our server was amazing.
  34. Garance1967

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Every course - she-crab soup, mixed seafood entree, and Irish Cream cheesecake - that I had was delicious. Service was gracious and attentive. It was my first time at this venue, and I would definitely return.
  35. WendyG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful seafood plus many other choices. Amanda really took care of us!
  36. GretaF

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service, great food, great ambiance..overall a wonderful experience
  37. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dinner with a friend from out of town. Easy to reserve a table and were seated right away. Delicious food and drinks. Excellent service.
  38. Ahr67

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous as always - never miss an oportunity to eat there!
  39. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Matriculation
  40. PamL

    Phoenix

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on January 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    The waitress was especially attentive. Entrees and wine were excellent and even though the cobbler was quite large, it was somewhat disappointing.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Berret's Restaurant using the Order Online button.

Berret's Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 3943 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Order delivery or takeout

Options

  • Order online
Google Map for Berret's Restaurant

199 South Boundary Street, Williamsburg, VA 23185

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Francis Street

  • Neighborhood

    Williamsburg

  • Hours of operation

    Mon, Tue, Thu–Sun 11:30 am–8:30 pm

  • Cuisines

    Seafood, American, Southern

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    One hour free parking available behind the restaurant- Paid parking available across the street from restaurant for $2 per hour, first two hours free.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Richard Carr

  • Entertainment

    Live Music on the outdoor stage at Berret's Taphouse Grill Tuesday through Sunday through October in the summer time.n Check website for complete schedule.

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (757) 253-1847

  • Private party facilities

    We have limited availability for private events and large parties depending on the time of year, day of the week, and time of day. Please call the restaurant to inquire.

  • Private party contact

    Brian Mahoney, General Manager: (757) 253-1849

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