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Berret's Restaurant

4.8
4.8
4072 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


Booked 38 times today

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 4,072 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Virginia

    Seafood

  • Williamsburg

    Best Overall

  • Williamsburg

    Best Food

  • Williamsburg

    Best Service

  • Williamsburg

    Best Value

  • Williamsburg

    Great for brunch

  • Williamsburg

    Good for business meals

  • Williamsburg

    Good for groups

  • Williamsburg

    Healthy

  • Williamsburg

    Neighborhood gem

  • Williamsburg

    Lively

  • Williamsburg

    Most Booked

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  1. LoganG

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Our waiter, Christian was amazing! He was knowledgeable, entertaining, and so thoughtful when we had allergy issues. The dinner was wonderful.

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  2. Stephen

    Richmond

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was perfect. A bit pricy, but still good value

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  3. NancyL

    New England

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    From the wonderful smoked salmon and fried green tomato appetizers to our creative seafood main courses, the meal was delightful. Our waitress was helpful and friendly and the ambiance pleasant and cheery. we wished we lived nearby, not 10 hours away!!!

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  4. SueN

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved it! Great food at a great price. Will definitely go back.

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  5. Kauai50

    Denver

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was a last minute choice while driving home. We were not disappointed. The restaurant has a casual elegance to it. The food was delicious with great attention to the preparation and presentation. We will go back since I saw they have more of my favorites on their menu. A fantastic dining experience.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful Wait Staff! The food was. Exquisite! Raw Oysters in Champagne Sauce! Seafood in Paper. Generous portion.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Food was excellent stuffed flounder, salmon in parchment and oysters with very good service!

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  8. MelissaF

    Western NC

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was excellent! We really enjoyed the atmosphere and the service was great.

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  9. DonnaW

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Waitress had no personality. The burger was much smaller than last visit. Asked for mayo several times which never came. Ordered tater tots but got fries instead and waited long time for correction. Waitress took plate while I was still eating.

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  10. Susie

    Pittsburgh

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We were seated promptly even though they were crowded. Server was friendly and professional. The food was really good. Especially enjoyed the grouper.

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  11. MarthaM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I found Berret's about 30 years ago; it is always excellent!

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  12. charlesm

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We visited for lunch & found a bright atmosphere & welcoming staff. The food was excellent & our waitress outstanding. We had a liesurly meal & wonderful chat with the waitress. We will visit again, soon.

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 1, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Great food and the atmosphere on the inside was excellent!!

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  14. SusanM

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great service and food in a nice quiet environment. Would definitely return.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always delicious food and great service. If we lived closer, we would visit more often.

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  16. RonnieM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food and service. Celebrating our 46th wedding anniversary!

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  17. BarrieW

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Food was delicious. Had a small issue with one of our items but was addressed and taken care of graciously by the chef and service staff. Excellent over experience and Berret’s will about be a regular experience for us going forward.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Simply the best in town. We love it here. What amazing food and service!

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  19. CindyW

    Richmond

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server was only on the job for 3 days, but very helpful, friendly and patient.

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  20. RobertW

    Baltimore

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent location in downtown. Good was exceptional and so was the service. Liz our waitress was awesome.

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  21. Greg

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The ambiance charming The meal phenomenal. The service superb

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and food in a quiet atmosphere when dining inside.

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  23. RossE

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Berret's is, and always has been, the #1 seafood restaurant in Williamsburg. My wife and I dined there on May 23, and we were both very pleased with our meals -- two different fishes and preparation types. Not only were the meals excellent, they were beautifully plated and appealing to the eye. Crabcakes are also excellent here, usually accompanied by a bit of country ham. Cheese grits are used extensively as accompaniment as well, and go well with most entrees. While prices here have increased a bit over the past several years due to increased costs for ingredients and labor, we have found that Berret's has held the line as best they can, and prices here have increased less than at most other restaurants in greater Williamsburg. In short, you'll find consistently excellent cuisine at Berret's.

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  24. LAgourmet

    Richmond

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    We enjoyed the varied, tasty and reasonably priced lunch menu, and the absolutely wonderful service. Seated in a comfortable booth next to a window, our party of four "locals" ate, talked and agreed that we'll be back!

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  25. GregW

    Dallas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was superb and our server was very friendly and attentive….yet without hovering. Friendly staff and a terrific menu. What’s not to like? In fact we came back for lunch the next day.

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  26. Kimm

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Food was good, but our waitress was the best! Reese did an amazing job and made our visit enjoyable.

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  27. ElizabethF

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was excellent, service was nice. They were very accommodating to special requests.

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  28. Cindys

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We came here for an anniversary celebration. Everything was fantastic, especially Reesie, she was awesome!!!

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  29. DonnaG

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful food, especially the seafood which is outstanding. The daily specials are a great value and offer a nice variety of choices. This restaurant also has Virginia wines on the menu, which earns it extra bonus points with us! Definitely worth going if visiting or traveling through Williamsburg.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Another excellent dining experience. We took out of town guests today and everyone enjoyed their meal - from the starters to the dessert. Tasty food that is beautifully presented by excellent waitstaff

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  31. RobertH

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was great. The service as well as the food were great. We love the crab broil and brought our friends because the love crab and they loved it. We also had the carrot cake which was probably the best we’ve ever had.

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  32. Roberta

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Hosted lunch for 3 friends from out of town. Everyone was very happy with their meal.

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  33. Beekay

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent meal. Red white and blue platter had delicious scallops, crab cake that contained no fillers, and salmon cooked to perfection. They accommodated my food allergy with no problems.

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  34. WalterW

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and excellent food. Reservations are recommended unless you want to wait an hour.

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food was excellent! Our server Christian was the absolute best!

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  36. Jack

    Philadelphia

    505 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    505 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience2
    She crab soup was fine. Crackers were stale. My wife’s fried green tomato stack was so salty it was inedible. Crab cakes were unremarkable and the shrimp two ways was essentially tasteless. Our server was extremely pleasant and attentive and kept the evening from being a disaster.

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  37. Amyk

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Lovely dinner, I hope I have the pleasure of returning next time I visit Williamsburg.

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  38. MarieL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Friendly greeting at the door. Waitress was super friendly and helpfulThe food beautifully presented and delicious was a great place for a special occasion We we’re in town for Mother’s Day and when we return we would definitely return.

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  39. ElisabethP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was such a delightful visit on Mothers Day. Delicious meal and waitress was most accommodating.

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  40. Prowler1

    Naples

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Table ready upon arrival. Good food, good service at a fair price. Great place for Mother's Day. This is our second year in a row and plan to return next year.

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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 4.8 stars by 4072 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


Booked 38 times today
Google Map for Berret's Restaurant

199 South Boundary Street, Williamsburg, VA 23185

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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