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Fat Canary

4.8
4.8
4488 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary American
This high-energy bistro took over as Williamsburg's best restaurant as soon as it opened in 2003. The sophisticated but relaxed dining room has an open kitchen, which uses fresh, local ingredients for its creative American fare. The dining bar and seasonal outdoor patio seating are on a first come basis. Reservations for the dining room are recommended and may be made up to 2 months in advance. Open daily for dinner, a hostess is available during the day to take reservations.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 16 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American

  • Hours of operation

    Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (757) 229-3333

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Executive chef

    Tom Power

  • Neighborhood

    Williamsburg

  • Cross street

    Between S. Henry & Boundary & Francis Streets

  • Parking details

    Public Lot

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 4,488 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
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Virginia

    Best Food

  • Virginia

    Best Service

  • Virginia

    Contemporary American

  • Williamsburg

    Best Overall

  • Williamsburg

    Best Food

  • Williamsburg

    Best Service

  • Williamsburg

    Best Ambiance

  • Williamsburg

    Best Value

  • Williamsburg

    Neighborhood gem

  • Williamsburg

    Romantic

  • Williamsburg

    Good for special occasions

  • Williamsburg

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  • Williamsburg

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  1. MichelleC

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    An outstanding place for an amazing meal! We had a last reservation and they called to let us know they could seat us sooner! It was my birthday and they gave me a copy of the menu that the entire staff signed! Such a nice gesture! Service was outstanding! I told my husband my meal was likely one of the top 3, if not my number 1 meals I’ve ever eaten at a restaurant- the beef tenderloin is out of this world! Highly, highly recommend!!
  2. drrishi1

    Richmond

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a joy.
  3. RebeccaL

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The short ribs are the best we have ever tasted so far in life. The rock fish special was also amazing. Every dish was worth the price!
  4. LadyVeronica

    Washington DC

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    This is a great place to go for a special occasion or when you just want really good food! It is expensive, but the food, which is creatively prepared and of high quality is worth it. Our waitress's helpful a friendly manner made the dining experience very enjoyable. We will return the next time we are in Williamsburg.
  5. MissDiney

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    While it was pricey, you get service and food equal to cost. It was truly a magical experience. I would definitely recommend this restaurant.
  6. Nance

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    One of our guests was upset to find that 3.5% was added to each guest’s bill to pay to the kitchen staff.
  7. Belfast

    New York Area

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    From the moment we entered we were treated like royalty! Service was incredible as was the food. I am a NYC girl and have eaten at most of the so called “best”. Well I can tell you, Fat Canary is truly one of the best! Thank you for a wonderful evening!!
  8. thomass

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We’ve eaten at numerous nice places in Williamsburg and this place tops the list
  9. CathyR

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Hands-down the best place in Williamsburg to eat. Wonderful food and excellent service. The food is always delicious. Creative drink menu and nice wine list. The short ribs and salmon were perfectly cooked and so flavorful. The soup of the day - potato - elevated potato soup to an art form.
  10. VApope

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Williamsburg visit for birthday. Always look forward to dinner at the Fat Canary! It’s special to us! Always outstanding.
  11. Sharon

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Food was good and salads were especially fresh and tasty. Nice place but very pricey for a non-celebratory night out.
  12. MarthaC

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Very attentive and knowledgeable service. Each dish (duck, rockfish, and apple cake) combined flavors imaginatively with superb results.
  13. stevez

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience4
    Has to be in the top 10 dining experiences we have had in our 38 years together
  14. OpenTable Diner

    Surrey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful meal - delicious innovative cuisine - thank you!
  15. Chuck

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food, Excellent service, Excellent vibe, Excellent environment. Highly recommend
  16. Mark

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Never disappoints!
  17. JamesB

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Very nice evening. Small seating area and very crowded. Ran out of specials but plenty of other menu choices Bartender made the perfect Old Fashion It was our first experience with a 3.5% add on for kitchen staff. I intended to adjust it from the tip but our server was so good I didn’t do so Restaurant is hard to find at night. We walked past it and had to use Maps to find it
  18. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always divine!
  19. MickiK

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful interior, wonderful food choices. The servers have great personalities. Highly recommend!
  20. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service!
  21. WalterJ

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a great evening. The service was excellent and the food was fantastic. We will visit Fat Canary when we visit Williamsburg again in April.
  22. TonyS

    Richmond

    159 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    159 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fat Canary is the gold standard for dining in Williamsburg. Service, food, ambiance, and especially drinks are☆☆☆☆☆
  23. TanyaM

    Baltimore

    42 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I know I've said a lot of good words about this place after my past visits, but can't help myself not to mention about another outstanding night here. This time we were served by a very nice gentleman named Keith (sorry if misspelt). And as always it was a top notch experience in all aspects of dining. Thank you Keith and the whole team for doing such an outstanding job. Before I thought that this restaurant is one of the best on Hampton roads. Now I think that IT IS THE BEST of them all. If you are a foodie like us and didn't try it yet then hurry up to get your pleasure soon.
  24. ChazE

    Richmond

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was just a nice comfortable place to have special dinner. It is pricey, but when everything tastes so damn good, and the service is so friendly, it is well worth it!
  25. Rob1964

    Caribbean

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    SUPERB!!! Host: Keith gave us great service and recommendations
  26. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was perfect! I’m still thinking about the goat cheese bread pudding and the madeleine dessert! We always love dinner here. Can’t wait to come back again
  27. RichardP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    An Unbelievable experience. The concierge or Host named Sara was ultra helpful and understanding with our reservation. The mood is a Mature and respectful setting. The food left us speechless. That's all I'm giving you. You have TO GO.
  28. LisaM

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome food, service and atmosphere. Special occasion must.
  29. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible food and attentive personnel!
  30. UVAfoodie

    Washington DC

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We always like to celebrate our family birthdays here and this visit was exceptional. We had a large group, and the service and food were excellent. Everyone's meals were prepared as requested. From the personalized menus signed by all the staff to the candles on the desserts, they made us feel welcome and special.
  31. Letseat

    Richmond

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding good and service!
  32. KathleenM

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2023

    overall2food2service5ambience3
    We’ve always loved our dining experience here and we go out of our way to come. . But this time was a huge disappointment. The favorite fois grois was just shrunken portion of its former self, a few tiny overcooked pieces. The rest of the meal mediocre although the glass of cab was exceptional. Hard to recommend at this point.
  33. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Halibut special offered on the evening we visited was one of our favorite meals in years. The combination of ingredients made for a perfect complement to the halibut. Of course, the service was outstanding as usual. The wines offered by the glass also complemented the entrees. Another memorable evening at the Fat Canary.
  34. DALEA

    Richmond

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on January 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent food and service. By far one of the very best restaurants in Williamsburg.
  35. TanyaM

    Baltimore

    42 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was one of the many many visits to this great restaurant over the years. But this experience was really OUTSTANDING in all aspects of dining. The food was OUT OF THIS WORLD TASTY and PLANTIFUL. And the service provided by Kevin was just UNBELIEVABLY PLEASANT, PROFESSIONAL and EFFICIENT. THANK YOU Kevin for making this evening bright and exiting. Though we order mostly the same favorite dishes every time, somehow this dinner felt very special for us gratefully to the whole team and especially Kevin. Big thank you to everyone. We are looking forward to out next visit hopefully soon.
  36. Bew2

    San Luis Potosi

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Delicious meal, wonderful service! Overall a memorable experience!
  37. MarkS

    Richmond

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is true fine dining in Williamsburg. The dishes are creative with spectacular presentation and are absolutely delicious. Prices are more than reasonable for the quality.
  38. KimR

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent as always!
  39. YorktownFoodies

    Richmond

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on January 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Tommy & staff are always on top of their game! Our server Cat was great, very attentive without ever being intrusive. The food was delicious as always. It was great seeing you again Tom!
  40. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience…Thank You!

FAQs

Fat Canary offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (757) 229-3333.

Fat Canary is rated 4.8 stars by 4488 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 16 times today
Google Map for Fat Canary

410 West Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg, VA 23185

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Between S. Henry & Boundary & Francis Streets

  • Neighborhood

    Williamsburg

  • Hours of operation

    Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    Public Lot

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Tom Power

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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