Christiana Campbell's Tavern

Name: Christiana Campbell's Tavern
Address: 101 S Waller St, Williamsburg, VA, United States, 23185
Telephone: (855) 546-7748
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

3202 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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For parties larger than 6, please call for reservations (888)-447-8679 .
Not much has changed since George Washington frequented Campbell’s Tavern for its delicious seafood in the 18th century. Dig in to locally sourced shrimp, scallops, and fish, and be sure to try Christiana’s famous Crab Cakes, Fried Chicken, Sweet Potato Muffins and Spoon Bread.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 3, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 32 times today

Experiences are available.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Seafood, Comfort Food
Hours of operation
Dinner: Tuesday-Saturday: 5:00pm-8:00pm
Phone number
(855) 546-7748
Website
http://www.colonialwilliamsburghotels.com/dining/christiana-campbells-tavern/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
101 S Waller St, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Neighborhood
Colonial Williamsburg
Parking details
None
Additional
Entertainment, Non-Smoking, Wine

Experiences

Easter Dinner
$105.35 per person
Prepaid
Apr 9, 2023 only
Treat your family to a lovely Pre Fixe Easter Dinner served from 11am - 6pm. Enjoy your choice of an appetizer, entree and dessert, while relaxing in the Colonial Ambience of Christina Campbell's Tavern. Choices include Herb Roasted Lamb, Mahi-Mahi, and luscious desserts. Plan to hear music from our Tavern Musicians and to be treated like royalty by our amazing staff. Pre-paid price includes tax and 20% gratuity.

Popular dishes

A Green Pease Soup without Meat$8.00
when your pease are boil'd…add a little mint, young pease and neatly cut toast
Lettuces from the Garden$11.00
Dressed with ver jus and the finest Italian oil
Crimp'd Cod in the Dutch Manner$15.00
cut cod in thin slices; put in boiling salt water…garnish with parsley shallots good oil, mustard and vinegar
To Pot Salmon a Second Way$14.00
cold salmon put in a mortar with butter; put it in a pot; Shread fennel very small, season it high
To Fry Lobsters$28.00
make a batter of cream, eggs, flour & salt, dip them in and fry…beat butter up thick with claret and orange juice…pour on the sauce

Oysters

On the Half Shell$18.00
mushroom catsup & allegar mignonette/nasturtium
To Fry$18.00
beat the yolks of two eggs, add to it a little nutmeg…a spoonful of flour & a little salt…dip your oysters & fry them
A Ragoo Of$18.00
put in your stew pan, butter, oysters, liquor, cream…shallot shred fine and ham…shake till 'tis thick

Made Dishes

Mrs. Campbells Fried Chicken$29.00
marinate your chicken after it is clean of feathers…dip't in flour strewn with salt pepper…fried quickly Serv'd up with good ham
Crab Cakes$44.00
when boil'd clean the best flakes from the crab, add to it egg, onions shred fine, bread crumbs & season it well
To Butter Crabs$46.00
heat it in a little wine, some pepper, salt and nutmeg a few crumbs of bread, a good piece of butter
To Fry Fish$36.00
the great art of frying fish is to have it free from grease… the fish should be dipped in egg, then in bread crumbs
A Seafood Pye$48.00
make a good crust…boil two pounds of fish add to it scallops, shrimp and lobster in the same manner, send to table with gravy
Chowder, A Sea Dish$42.00
take any kind of firm fish, cut it in pieces six inches long, cover a Dutch oven with salt pork, onion, two gills of white wine, stew in gently take it out & thicken the gravy
To Broil Beef Steaks$49.00
the best steaks are cut from the middle; let the fire be very quick; lay them in a dish & rub a bit of butter over them
Potato Dumplings in the Italian Manner$28.00
put potatoes to boil & strew with pepper and salt…roll in fine flour and cut into dumplings… send to table with pretty vegetables from the garden

What 3,202 people are saying

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.3Value

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astaik
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious and the service so wonderful!
OT
OpenTable Diner
West Palm Beach
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Historic charm and antique recipes. It’s a trip back to colonial America.
DT
DianaT
Western NC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our first visit with the new menu interpretation. We were very favorably impressed. The service and attentiveness of the staff remains at a high level as before, but the new menu has raised the culinary experience above and beyond. I am gluten free, and was offered three options for mains. I chose the pan fried fish coated with corn meal. The fish was trout, and turned out to be one of the best cooked that I have ever had. My husband had the chowder for which the fish was swordfish, and not what you would think of as a New England chowder, for example. Deconstructed, may be more appropriate. The swordfish was in one large piece and perfectly cooked to his liking. In sum, Christiana Campbell's has reinvented its menu and we love it!
Christiana Campbell's TavernResponded 3 days agoThanks so much for joining us at Campbell's ! It was a pleasure speaking with the two of you.
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RolandB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We arrived about 30 minutes early for our 5:00 PM reservation but were seated immediately by the hostess. Our waitress Heather was outstanding and very knowledgeable about early American History. Food ordered Crab Cakes and Seafood Pye was all delicious as advertised. We even ordered desserts that almost never is done. Felicia also greeted us at table to make sure everything was good and to see if we needed anything else. We will definitely reserve a table on our next visit next fall. The Mandolin player was very enjoying to set mode in restaurant. Thanks to all !!!
Christiana Campbell's TavernResponded 3 days agoThanks so much for coming to visit us at Christiana Campbell's Tavern! We so appreciate your kind words. We'll see you next fall!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charleston
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was fantastic - candlelit tables and live music creates a wonderful ambiance, and the food was surprisingly good. My crab cakes were the best I’ve had in years, and my husband loved the steak.
GH
GlenH
Washington DC
59 reviews
vip
5.0
59 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food4service4ambience4
Excellent atmosphere and decent food. The prices are very high for what you get.
DM
DanielM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
My server was fun and informative. Had a great time engaging in colonial trivia.
CY
CharleneY
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amanda, our server, was fantastic! She made the whole experience outstanding! Of course, the ambiance and the food was a wonderful foundation. I would highly recommend the Tavern to neighbors and visitors alike.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Jacksonville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Crab cakes were wonderful as well as the green salad. Service impeccable.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was fantastic as always. Ambiance great. We were stuck in a smaller room so it was loud. We will be back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Richmond
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
The fried chicken was outstanding! The vegetables were under cooked, but still tasty. My husband said the crab was very good, but less breading or coating would have been better. The sweet potato muffins were the best! I wish they offered the relish tray of samples like King's Arms does when you get your bread. Bring back the sweet watermelon pickles!
DM
DocMac
Philadelphia
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the best meals we have ever had! The food was absolutely delicious and the service, music and atmosphere terrific!
TC
TomC
Cincinnati
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2023
overall4food5service3ambience5
Both of us had crab cakes. Best in all of tidewater! We have eaten here at least 4 times since it reopened last fall and have eaten here many times since our first meal in 1976. Menu is not as diverse as in prior decades, but food remains top notch. Service was not quite as good as in the past. I requested a change in veggies and anticipated that the veggies would be swapped out and dinner returned immediately. Had to wait until my wife was almost done with her meal to get mine. Rather disappointing. Otherwise, excellent meal. spoon Bread and Sweet Potato Muffins are always a big draw for eating at CC's!
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PamM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful experience and food! Can't wait to go back!
MK
MelissaK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fried fish was a large portion and had a thin bread coating. Vegetables were not overcooked, and had good flavor.
k
kellym
Richmond
7 reviews
vip
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 10, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience5
This was my second dining experience since Christiana Campbell reopened. The food lacks flavor, especially for the price. My husband and I both had crab cakes. I felt like they could have been seasoned more, and it would have been nice if they hadn't sit them on top of watery vegs. Plus there was no sauce for the crab. The service was good and prompt. Nice atmosphere.
J
Joshua
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Apon entering we were greeted by the front area with a great welcome. They sat us both down right away and we were served by an amazing waitress. The food was delicious and the service was perfect. There was a bard who sang 3 short songs which made the atmosphere wonderful. We'd recommend coming here to eat.
PS
PhillipS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food was excellent. Generous portions, great service. Server was knowledgeable about menu items customs and traditions. He made the evening enjoyable and fun for family.
JJ
JessicaJ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was a fabulous dining experience. The crab cakes were amazing! Don’t skip out on the punch and dessert. Eating by candlelight with live music made it even more magical. We will definitely do this again!
LR
LoriR
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We recently moved to Williamsburg and have been trying ALL the restaurants. The food here was the BEST we have had yet and the service was stellar- fried oysters were phenomenal, fried chicken was tasty. And the Seafood Pye with the puff pastry was amazing! It is on the higher side price wise, but it was definitely not the most expensive meal we've had in town by far. The tavern atmosphere and strolling musician added to the ambiance of course, but even the details in the menu did not go unnoticed. We were celebrating my birthday that evening; I received a card from the "Tavern Staff." So many nice details made for a fabulous evening. If you have one reservation for nice dining as a tourist, skip the Inn, skip any French's pots and choose Christiana Campbell's Tavern. Seriously, so good!
SO
SallyO
Philadelphia
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience5
The string beans although aldente were just raw. Could not even eat. The gnocchi was just okay. Told waitress yes to get a to go container but purposely left it on the table. Butter crab was good. Personally didn’t like corn bread dip. Way too sweet. Rum tart was good. Won’t go back. Had been to kings arm for lunch n same drinks. Also menu was different then online and was disappointed in items not in the menu.
BD
BethD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A very multi-talented musician entertained us and provided pleasing background music during our visit. She played several different instruments and provided us with information on the songs she sang and the melodies she played. Our reservation was at 4 pm and the restaurant was not busy. Our waiter was polite and attentive. He provided interesting history and information in relation to our meal. We both had the Seafood Pye which was light and tasty and we ate every last morsel. We so enjoyed our bowl of Boston Punch with our meal. Rum Cream Torte dessert came home with us. It melted in our mouths and was delicious.
B
Boba13
Orlando
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent restaurant. I’m so glad we ended our trip to Williamsburg with a visit to Christiana Campbell’s restaurant. It was amazing food and service. Pricey. A treat.
KC
KerryC
Tampa
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 4, 2023
overall4food5service3ambience5
The food was very good, but rather pricey. We loved the sweet potato muffins to begin with, and our entrees of oysters and fried chicken were both very good. The drinks were also tasty! While our server started out strong and he was attentive, after taking our order he pretty much disappeared. We sat for at least fifteen minutes after we finished eating, with no check, box or table being cleared. We had to ask for each of these things. A very disappointing end to a promising start. Though the food was good, we will not return.
RR
RosemaryR
Richmond
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lived the seafood pye and crab dish. Wonderful atmosphere!!
SL
StephanieL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were thrilled with our experience at Christiana Campbell's Tavern. The service was exceptional, food delicious and ambiance charming!
AC
AntoniaC
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Magnificent dining in an authentic historical setting. The menu is true to the Colonial Williamsburg period, with dishes from the time (and descriptions of how they would be cooked. Atmospheric: strolling players play music on period instruments; table settings (including candles with hurricane globes), waiters and musicians in period dress. Seafood is the specialty (there are a few meat items), and it is superb, ranging from the more familiar fried oysters to the more exotic buttered crab and fried lobster. The oysters were perfect: tender and succulent, the best I have ever had. The buttered crab was a real treat: the crabmeat is blended with butte, cooked, and served on the shell of the crab (no need to crack the shell or extract the crabmeat!). Amazing. My husband had the fried oysters (which he loved, and he's usually not an "oyster person," and a delectable salmon. It was a delightful evening: atmosphere, authenticity, and exquisite food. Very highly recommend!
DH
DavidH
New York Area
44 reviews
vip
5.0
44 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a wonderful NY Eve dinner! The crab cakes were fantastic as well as the seafood pie!!!! 💕💕💕
TR
TerryR
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have been coming to CW yearly for 42 years & dining at all the restored taverns is a must. The menu is predominantly seafood & it is excellent…… the food, the wait staff & the ambiance is what you expect from a 5-star restaurant. Don’t pass this up
BO
BobOnTheShore
Baltimore
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our first time eating here. It definitely will not be our last. From the moment we stepped onto the porch until we left, it was a memorable night.
HW
HeatherW
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
Ambiance was amazing, very historic, loved the live historic music from the period. Menu was really cool and great choices, however food was a bit average in flavor for the price. A little disappointing when our dishes came out. Service was good.
TR
TerryR
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have been coming to Williamsburg & Christiana Campbell for 42 consecutive years…… the ambiance, surrounding atmosphere takes you back to the colonial days. Service & food were excellent. A must dining experience when in the Colonial Capital
C
Caitie
San Diego
40 reviews
vip
5.0
40 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
My boyfriend and I were celebrating a belated Christmas. The sweet potato muffins they gave were outstanding! I got the potato dumplings and my boyfriend got the seafood pie. Both were very good but my boyfriend liked my dumplings the best. They also gave us a side of cornbread spoon bread which was amazing and very tasty. The ambiance was lovely and there was live music at one point. The server we had was outstanding! Would definitely recommend and would return.
DC
DessieC
Richmond
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were warmly greeted when we arrived for our reservation and promptly seated. Our waiter was very attentive and helpful with menu selections. The meal from the hot buttered rum to the fried oysters and seafood pye was delicious and the ambiance was delightful! Definitely a must do in Williamsburg!
TK
TimK
Baton Rouge
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a superb Christmas meal at Christina Campbell’s Tavern. Roxanna took exceptional care of us and combined with a delicious dinner made the evening memorable.
RT
RebekahT
Richmond
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 26, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
Server did not have adequate knowledge of liquor available in bar. Bar was not stocked well with top shelf alcohol. Appetizers were good -risotto and clam chowder. Entrees:roast beef (higher quality and cut would have been appreciated) and mushroom/vegetable pie was actually a flaky pie crust atop a mix of sliced veggies and mushrooms. Dessert was a cold gingerbread cake and cold pumpkin pie type tart ( out of chocolate dessert). The harp entertainment was appreciated.
FR
FlemingR
Richmond
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 26, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
We went for the history, the location, and the atmosphere and were delighted to discover how good the cocktails and the food were. We had a fine time and would gladly go again.
DL
DeannaL
New York Area
33 reviews
vip
4.0
33 reviews
Dined on December 26, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Efficient handling of Christmas dinner crowd. Good meal selection.. food was good
KM
KathyM
Richmond
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had Christmas dinner here. My husband had rockfish and I crab cakes. Both were perfectly prepared. Our server was delightful and the colonial ambience and music (we had a harpist) can’t be beat. This is a must do restaurant if you are in Williamsburg.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Christmas Day dinner was very well done. The menu offerings were a diverse mix that would satisfy a variety of tastes. The ambiance was very special with candlelit tables, wait staff in colonial period attire, and an irish harp musician playing Christmas music. A perfect end to Christmas Day.

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Christiana Campbell's Tavern is rated 4.7 stars by 3202 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 3, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 32 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Christiana Campbell's Tavern

101 S Waller St, Williamsburg, VA 23185

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Colonial Williamsburg
Hours of operation
Dinner: Tuesday-Saturday: 5:00pm-8:00pm
Cuisines
Seafood, Comfort Food
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Entertainment, Non-Smoking, Wine

Website
http://www.colonialwilliamsburghotels.com/dining/christiana-campbells-tavern/
Phone number
(855) 546-7748

Christiana Campbell's Tavern

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Easter Dinner

Crab Cakes

A Seafood Pye

Mrs Campbells Fried Chicken

Good Corner Dishes

A Green Pease Soup without Meat$8.00

Lettuces from the Garden$11.00

Crimp'd Cod in the Dutch Manner$15.00

To Pot Salmon a Second Way$14.00

To Fry Lobsters$28.00

Oysters

On the Half Shell$18.00

To Fry$18.00

A Ragoo Of$18.00

Made Dishes

Mrs. Campbells Fried Chicken$29.00

Crab Cakes$44.00

To Butter Crabs$46.00

To Fry Fish$36.00

A Seafood Pye$48.00

Chowder, A Sea Dish$42.00

To Broil Beef Steaks$49.00

Potato Dumplings in the Italian Manner$28.00

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