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Christiana Campbell's Tavern, Williamsburg, VA

Christiana Campbell's Tavern

4.7
4.7
3483 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
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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2 people

10:00 PM


Booked 25 times today

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Virginia

    Seafood

  • Williamsburg

    Best Overall

  • Williamsburg

    Best Service

  • Williamsburg

    Best Ambiance

  • Williamsburg

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  • Williamsburg

    Most Booked

  1. ScottD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The staff bent over backwards to be attentive, responsive, and friendly. Our server, Roxana, was simply amazing with her knowledge of the food, preparation, and even about the area. There was a table where one gent was holding sway in a very loud voice telling the whole room (and likely adjacent rooms) about his new Tesla. He wasn’t aware how loud he was, but before we received our main course, his party left, and the room noise dropped by half. It does echo a lot in there but tolerable if you’re not fighting to be heard. Food was superb. My steak was outstanding, my wife’s crab cakes were huge and delicious. The wine list was very limited but our selection was great. Prices were certainly high, a bit higher than I expected given expected attire was merely business casual (and many there weren’t that dressed up!).

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful Service, Exceptional Food but be warned a bit pricey.

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  3. CliffordB

    Central Texas

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    The food, drinks and service were very good. The noise level was very annoying to us and to another table who got up & left. Maybe the management should seat large parties or parties with children in another area away from adults in parties of two to four. It’s definitely hard to enjoy a nice cocktail, good conversation or delicious food with a screaming toddler at the next table.

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  4. VickiB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great restaurant and food that represents the era.

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  5. JOHNR

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    A niece change to eating. The food was flavorful but ask what splices they might have as some a strong.

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  6. ralphm

    Philadelphia

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service, qqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqq

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  7. Shane

    Little Rock

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service. Wonderful ambience with candle lights and live music.

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  8. JanetH

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    You can't beat the Campbell Tavern for a wonderful meal and a Colonial experience as the staff moves seamlessly between being servers and providing entertainment. A wo derful evening.

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  9. WilliamS

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service were both excellent. We very much enjoyed our experience.

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  10. PamB

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My dining experience was so enjoyable! My server Alexis was the very embodiment of southern hospitality and graciousness. My food was five star and in the period. I only wish the music would have lasted longer and would really have enjoyed a fiddler. Lastly it would be so amazing if you put outside seating where people could enjoy cocktails - a glass of wine or lemonade with small plates out on the porch and/or patio. There is nothing that fills that need in the historic area.

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  11. Jazz

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our meal was outstanding, and the service was amazing. Our server Heather was great, and the live colonial musician was so talented. I’ll definitely be going back.

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  12. MaryB

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Not just wonderful atmosphere, but the most wonderful food and service. No better place!

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  13. VeryPleasantMeal

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We really enjoyed the Seafood Pie and Crab Cakes. The spoon bread is to die for! Great meal!

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  14. WARRENR

    Lake of the Ozarks

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food. Great service. Lovely old world atmosphere including the Irish harp playing while we enjoyed dinner.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Deactivated - Far North Queensland

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Fantastic, charming tavern with great service and wonderful food. I had the steak dinner and others in my party had the fried fish and fried chicken. One person opted for the crab topping and there was enough to share with the others. I also had the pease soup which was excellent. We chose the apple pie for dessert and added vanilla ice cream. The pie came with cream to pour over the pie and it was all very tasty. The ice cream was amazing. If you can, request Roxie as your server. She was excellent in every way, professional, courteous and fun. We loved her.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food fit for the period. Atmosphere was perfect.

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  17. TonyF

    Charlotte

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 1, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience5
    The ambience is what you’re dining here for. The setting and environment is exceptional. However, the food was forgettable, probably the least favorite of all the places we ate all week. Casa Pearl, Yorktown Pub, Dog Street Pub, and Indian Fields Tavern were all much better.

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  18. RobertK

    Western NC

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on June 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a fantastic meal. The waitress was great. She was informative and had a vast knowledge about the food and the tavern experience. We will definitely return.

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  19. CYNTHIAS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Christiana’s was warm, inviting, and delicious! You begin with Sweet Potato muffins. It’s like a nugget of pumpkin pie. I dined on the Fried Chicken. All pieces were very juicy. Remember, these are Colonial times, do not expect multi-seasoned skin. It’s delightfully crunchy but it’s meant to keep the chicken from becoming dry. The mushroom vegetable medley was a perfect companion to the chicken. The sweet tea is wonderful. The service perfect. Enjoy your dining experience as you transport back in time.

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  20. CurtR

    Central Coast

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 31, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    Overall a very nice and historic experience. More care needs to be taken in food preparation. I was surprised to have sand or grit in my salad.

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  21. RonM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    An absolutely wonderful experience. A traditional meal of the 18th century. A musical presentation and wonderful cocktails to round it out.

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  22. BobS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Take a step back in time and enjoy an authentic Colonial dinner. Food, entertainment, setting all authentic. Wonderful experience.

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  23. DeniseB

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious and the waiter very attentive.

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  24. TomfromFL

    Richmond

    13 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on May 30, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We were pleasantly amazed at the quality of the food. This is an historic tavern so there was some re-enactment going on, which was informative.

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  25. JimE

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful time. The food was great. Our waitress was excellent and we are glad to be able to come back to Christiana Campbell..

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  26. KayL

    Raleigh

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an excellent meal. I enjoyed the atmosphere. Our waitress was delightful.

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  27. CathyP

    Charlotte

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a treat. Great experience at Christiana Campbell’s Tavern. So much history and fun here! We were especially thankful to have a server that looked out for our list of food allergens, always letting us know what was safe to eat and/or share at the table. The food was delicious and the service was superb. We will definitely be coming back. Thank you!

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  28. BethZ

    Las Vegas

    12 reviews

    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Well to start off a lot has changed since the pandemic. This includes colonial tavern dining. No extras! No story telling or strolling musicians during your dinner. Also no potatoes, what is that about ? Not everyone cares for spoon bread yuck! Don’t need to go back for a long time!

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  29. KathyC

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent dining experience. Food outstanding and waiter exceptional!

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  30. Patti

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was fabulous! I got the seafood pie, so good. My husband got the steak dinner, said it was ok. I truly enjoyed my food. Thanks for a great eating experience, our last night in Williamsburg. 🥰👍

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  31. JeffC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great authentic food, staff in period costume, friendly, realistic and historic setting.

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  32. 1sttimeguest

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoyed the delicious authentic dishes while listening to time period music being played room to room by a colonial musician. My kids loved their food and punch drinks. Our server was friendly as were all the tavern staff. The prices are a bit higher than we prefer for a family outing, but the experience was one of a kind. Highly recommend.

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  33. DarylL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wait staff was exceptional. Food was very good recommend the fish , it was done to perfection. Desert was awesome as well.

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  34. Johnkc

    New York Area

    51 reviews

    5.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an exceptional meal and the service was great

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  35. Grampa

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    Soup was luke warm. No bread was served which is a normal item to be offered with a meal and always was in the past(sweet potato muffins & baby biscuits)Meat was flavorless. Did not appear to have any seasonings added. “Roasted “ vegetables were virtually raw as were the green beans. Have eaten at Christiana Campbell’s for almost 40 years whenever we visit Williamsburg. Always looked forward to the dining experience they provided. Does not appear that past quality is any longer applicable. Very disappointing experience.

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  36. KimR

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Reservations are a must. We had reservations for 6:30 and were sat on time. Hostess was friendly and we were sat in a room with about 6 other tables, mostly made up of couples. As stated in other comments, it does get loud but not overtly. Food was excellent, there was a bit of a wait for our cocktails and our service overall was very good. I would also recommend eating later to get the full experience with eating at the tavern. Period music performed by a skilled musician was a very nice touch. Also, it is true that the prices are lofty but that’s due to the tavern being located in Colonial Williamsburg and the experience of dining “in” the 18th century.

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  37. Geo19335

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Food was very good but on the expensive side. The period entertainment was a nice touch.

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  38. RobertW

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We loved the authenticity of the Tavern from the decor and dress of the staff to the music and menu! The food was absolutely delicious! It was exciting to eat in the same space George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and others did,.. eating the same food! (Only negative was the price,..it’s sadly quite expensive.)

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  39. Robert

    Omaha

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amanda was our server. She answered all our questions about the menu items and made good suggestions. She also pointed out gluten-free options which are very important for us. Our dinner was terrific!

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  40. BrianS

    Western NC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Authentic feel and ambiance. The menu never disappoints and the food is so so good. Bartender makes a great mint julep!

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Christiana Campbell's Tavern is rated 4.7 stars by 3483 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

10:00 PM


Booked 25 times today
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

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    None

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    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Entertainment, Non-Smoking, Wine

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