Christiana Campbell's Tavern

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   LauraA

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

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   The food and atmosphere we amazing. We thoroughly enjoyed the entire evening!

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   QueenieT

   Richmond

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

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   Did not like sitting on the Back Porch! There in NO “Colonial ambience” there, more like hired help eats here! Very disappointing experience.

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   handyrae

   Richmond

   3 reviews

   2.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

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   When the best parts of the meal are the complimentary muffins and spoon bread, you know there's a problem. I ordered the salad, the fried lobster, and the oyster ragoo, while my husband ordered the pea soup and the crab cakes. There was something wrong with each item, except the salad, which was fresh and delicious. --The lobster was a lobster tail that had been deep fried. What little meat was there was tough and tasteless, so much so I had saw on it with a knife. It was also hard to eat by candlelight because the whole tail was coated in a thick batter and it very hard to tell where the shell ended and the meat began. ---The oyster ragoo contained, perhaps, a total four very small oysters and the sauce was so thick I could have eaten it with a fork. --The pea soup was room temperature. --The crab cakes were also room temperature and slightly soggy. It's shame because we went to Christiana Campbells about six months ago, and it was wonderful. This time it was a dud. A $150 dud.

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4. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

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   Loved the history here! Seafood was very good- we enjoyed seafood pye, shrimp and crab cake add ons (all yummy!)... steak was a bit tough, potato dumplings tasty but very rich so sharing helps (alfredo- type sauce). Washington's favorite cherry drink was super sweet but delicious! Staff was good, helpful and friendly.

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   TomR

   Denver

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

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   Everything we ordered was excellent, as was the service. Our server was professional, courteous and found a minute to talk even though he was busy.

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   BigD

   Las Vegas

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

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   Sweet potato biscuits and spoon bread were good. That’s where the “good food” ended. Tab cakes had shells in them, food was under seasoned. Way over priced for the food quantity and quality.

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   etkt

   Milwaukee

   76 reviews

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   3.0

   76 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

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   Crab cakes were delicious as was the apple pie. One of the best ever. Salads were overpriced for what they were. Main fish dishes were fine but somewhat bland. Server was very good.

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   FoodChique

   Philadelphia

   39 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   39 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

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   Food and service was great. We unfortunately were seated next to a very loud family which made it impossible to have a conversation. We ate quickly and left.

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   SStonefield

   New York Area

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

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   Well worth it. Colonial building, decor and staff dress, and modified colonial menu -- but excellent preparation and presentation. Very enjoyable meal and evening.

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    WilliamM

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

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    Food exceeded expectations. Service was excellent!

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    BarbaraW

    Orlando

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

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    We had a very good meal and our waitress was excellent!

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12. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Western NC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

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    After exploring Jamestown all day, we enjoyed a wonderful meal with lovely entertainment from stories to music. And the spoon bread really is everything the reviews say it is!

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    OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

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    It was a birthday present for my 87 year old Mom! She was thrilled!! They gave her a little bouquet of flowers and the gentleman playing an instrument I believe was a lute, serenaded her!!! The food was exceptional. While the prices seemed to be a little high, the ambiance and service made up for it. Definitely a place to go to for a special occasion!!!! We will definitely be back!!! We are from Kentucky!

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    VirginiaMike

    Washington DC

    36 reviews

    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

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    How wonderful that Campbell's is open again! Food, service, and ambience are all exceptional, complete with strolling musician at dinnertime. Primarily seafood (my party had crab cakes, fried flounder, and a seafood pie) but there are steaks and chicken available for non-seafood folks. Had come here for several years prior to their closing during COVID, and so glad they are back! Just as good if not better!

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    SandD63

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

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    Very nice place. gives you the feel of Old Williamsburg.

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    Kevsweets

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

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    Great food, history & area. The Laird's punch was awesome! The entertainment was good as well.

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    LisaC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

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    We were there for our 45th anniversary and have been coming to Williamsburg for as many years as we love it there. While the Tavern is very nice and we have eaten at them all, be prepared for sticker shock. Limited selections and the least expensive thing on the menu is $30 FRIED CHICKEN!! I got the $50 seafood pie which was tasty but arrived cold!! Sadly disappointed and won’t dine there again.

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    LeslieL

    Columbus

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 22, 2023

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    We love coming to Chritiana Campbell's Taven and have been disappointed with it being closed. So happy it is finally open. Everything about our evening was fabulous.

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    CandyC

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 22, 2023

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    I always think CW restaurants will be too tourist like. However, it was fine dining. Server could even answer all of our history questions and the bar made me a perfect drink.

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    MeganW

    Richmond

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 22, 2023

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    What a wonderful dining experience!!! Food, cocktails, service and atmosphere were AMAZING!!!

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    Jani

    Wilmington

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 22, 2023

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    Birthday celebration with an old friend. We had a truly delightful meal. Food and drinks were delicious!! We enjoyed the cherry brandy beverage. We had the pea soup, trout, crab cake and each was perfect with generous portions and lovely presentation. Our server was a very skilled young lady who never seemed rushed despite giving service to several tables as once. She was attentive and prompt and friendly, extremely well responsive to our needs or requests. We ate at the Williamsburg Inn and Kings Arms Tavern also on this trip. Our experience at Campbells was head and shoulders above…absolute best!!!

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    HowardS

    New England

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 21, 2023

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    The food was great, the punch bowl was unique and quite good. Enjoyed the atmosphere and getting a bit of a feel for how it was when our forefathers were building the foundation for our nation

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    ChrisS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 21, 2023

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    Great food. They have really upped their game since I was here in 2019. The oyster ragout was incredible.

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    DTif

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on March 21, 2023

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    Authenticity w/ descriptions of menu items actual excepts from original Colonial recipes. Friendly, helpful and knowledgeable servers. An excellent fiddler rounded to our room (2nd floor, former inn room). Ever heard a bagpipe on a violin?! Incredible. We were celebrating our 50th wedding anniversary and it seemed the entire tavern staff was aware -and certainly our room as the fiddler played a lovely rice to mark our celebration. Good delicious and generous portions. A must-do when visiting area. Call ahead. Be sure to walk grounds and peek into other rooms. A true national treasure!

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    Annette

    Washington DC

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on March 21, 2023

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    Food was fabulous and the service was excellent!! Highly recommend it!!

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    DanielT

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

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    My wife had the seafood pie as her birthday dinner -superb; and, I had the fried chicken -excellent! The waiter was very attentive and informative yet never intrusive. The entertainer who played instruments and sang was excellent; providing yet another wonderful memory from the evening.

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    RebeccaL

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

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    Not worth the price in our opinions. Fried lobster was just that- a lobster tail still in the shell dropped in batter and fried. The lobster tail itself was not the best quality. We liked the crab cakes, sweet potato muffins, and the punch bowl. Ambiance and service was fun but we spent over $150 on a meal that we weren’t crazy about. fried fish was just okay.

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    KenB

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

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    We sat at a smaller table on back porch. Was very loud due to large table of folks being boisterous.

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    pateb

    Washington DC

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

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    Excellent food, very nice service with a side of history and music.

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30. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

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    Wonderful and friendly service staff. Incredibly delicious food and great atmosphere!

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    Jeanie

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

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    Excellent food, service, live St. Patrick’s Day music. What a wonderful evening for my family!

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32. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

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    Phenomenal. We had the st Patty’s day special. Recommend this place to everyone A little expensive, but worth every penny

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    PaulB

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

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    Service was excellent. Food outstanding. That being said, pricier than other 5 star restaurants. $136..00 meal with $30 tip without wine or liquor seems excessive. 3rd time we have been so we must be slow learners.

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    AdamB

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2023

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    First time dining here, and don’t know that we’ll return. We had the seafood pye, roast chicken, and fried fish, and while not bad, it was a bit underwhelming, especially the seafood pye. For what is suppose to be their most popular dish, it was a bit of disappointment. The crust was tough, and it seemed very bland and under seasoned. The vegetables and seafood was cooked well. On a more positive note, the staff was wonderful.

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35. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 16, 2023

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    Our service person did an outstanding job (he was from Bulgaria)

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    DonW

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 15, 2023

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    The staff and main meal was outstanding. The oysters on the half shell were small and overpriced as was the glass of wine which was barely half a glass. This is Williamsburg not New York.

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    NinaC

    Tallahassee

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2023

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    The food, drinks, and service were fantastic! The Irish harp musician they had was also phenomenal. Unfortunately, we couldn’t fully enjoy her beautiful music bc in the back room, there were 2 large, very loud parties at either end that talked throughout her performance(s). Honestly, we couldn’t hear ourselves speaking to each other through most of the meal bc of the acoustics in that room with those 2 parties. Next time I will request one of the front rooms, those seemed to be more suited to enjoying the overall experience.

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    KimL

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 15, 2023

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    Food was absolutely delicious! Tried the fried lobster, fried Crabs, Steak, and Fried Chicken. Couldn’t go wrong with any of it!! It’s a true experience. Can’t wait to come back!

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    DeAnne

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2023

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    Our experience at Christiana Campbell's was outstanding. We ordered the Crab Cakes, Fresh Rainbow Trout and Potato Dumplings and each was beautifully presented and delicious! A salad was also ordered and came with the most interesting assortment of field greens...no ordinary salad! The sweet potato muffins and spoon bread accompanying the meals were nice touches. The fruit trifle for dessert was a flavorful ending to a memorable meal. Our server was friendly, attentive and well informed, efficient in her service. The ambiance of this historic tavern is lovely. While the prices are not inexpensive, we would highly recommend a visit to this wonderful tavern while in Williamsburg.

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    Saint

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 15, 2023

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    Fabulous meal! My husband had the seafood pie, and my daughter and I shared the crab cakes. Both dishes were perfectly prepared. The service was impeccable. We also thoroughly enjoyed the stories about Christina Campbell and her establishment. Well done!

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