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1. Sweet Tea and Barley
4.4
Awesome(205)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary Southern • Colonial Williamsburg
Booked 22 times today
Southern hospitality shines through with the familiar, yet innovative, cuisine and casual atmosphere of Sweet Tea & Barley in the Williamsburg Lodge. From fresh salads, to perfect pub bites, to satisfying sandwiches, it’s the place to gather for a good time. Drinks are crafted by hand, and local ingredients highlight the true spirit of the area. Drop in and sit a spell at the bar and lounge area, or take it outside to the patio for a cocktail where laughter and lively conversation fill the air.
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2. Rockefellers at the Williamsburg Inn
4.5
Awesome(693)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary American • Colonial Williamsburg
Booked 7 times today
Experience the Pinnacle of Dining Excellence.The Williamsburg Inn is thrilled to introduce an exciting new chapter for Rockefellers, offering a one-of-a-kind dining experience. Our menu moves from prix-fixe to an à la carte concept, allowing guests to savor an array of exquisite dishes crafted from the world’s finest ingredients. From prime, signature steaks to the freshest, locally sourced seafood, each dish is a masterpiece, designed to reflect a commitment to luxury, quality, and culinary artistry.Before we begin, we may be limited in our ability to modify our menu, especially for severe allium and dairy allergies. However, with advance notice, we will be happy to accommodate any allergy with customized menu adjustments.
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3. Berret's Restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(5052)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Williamsburg
Booked 38 times today
Berret's Restaurant is a popular spot for special occasions. Many reviews mention celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, and other celebrations at the restaurant. Customers consistently praise the excellent service, delicious food, and cozy ambiance. The restaurant is particularly known for its fresh seafood, including shrimp, blue crab, scallops, and oysters, which adds to the celebratory atmosphere.
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4. Cochon on 2nd
4.9
Exceptional(2889)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Williamsburg
Booked 16 times today
With innovative cuisine, genuine hospitality and a welcoming atmosphere, Cochon on 2nd is a place where fine cuisine meets approachable comforts. We work hard to find the perfect selection of ingredients that create a memorable dining experience. Our chef-driven restaurant, located in Williamsburg, Virginia, offers rotating menus of food creations that make this a top choice when dining in the Hampton Roads area. Our unique concept is perfect for both special occasions and everyday dining.Whether you’re planning a family dinner, a night out with friends, or a gastronomy treat for out-of-town guests, we believe Cochon on 2nd will become your favorite dining destination.
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5. Le Yaca - Williamsburg
4.8
Exceptional(9369)
Price: Expensive
• French • Williamsburg
Booked 41 times today
Le Yaca began in 1964 in Courchevel, a tiny, country village in the French Alps. Daniele Bourderau & Gerard decided it would be fun to open a small restaurant. When friends learned of their plans, they told the hopeful restaurateurs they were crazy to think people would drive eight kilometers on a winding, icy road for dinner. Daniele and Gerard hesitated for three months and then decided, “yaca le faire,” a contraction of the French phrase “il n’y a qu’a le faire,” which basically means, “let’s do it.” They called the restaurant Le Yaca as a gag, but the name caught on with customers who were amused by the pun and contributed to the restaurant’s lore by inventing “yaca-isms” of their own: yaca y aller (let’s go). Daniele came to the United States and opened Le Yaca in Williamsburg. Daniel Abid bought Le Yaca in 2001. Daniel worked and trained in such prestigious places as “Le Pre Catelan” and “Lenotre” in Paris; “L’Amandier” and “Roger Verge," and to top it all off, “Alain Ducass
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6. Opus 9 Steakhouse
4.8
Exceptional(6144)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Williamsburg
Booked 36 times today
To Our Guests:Whether you are having a romantic evening for two or a business dinner, Opus 9 is sure to surpass your highest expectations. Why not join us tonight?
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7. Gabriel Archer Tavern
4.7
Exceptional(1419)
Price: Moderate
• American • Williamsburg
Booked 18 times today
The Gabriel Archer Tavern was built in 1987 on footprints of an old farm shed. Today, its mission is to provide a memorable farm-to-table dining experience that's both delicious and nourishing. In addition to a half-acre produce garden and greenhouse on site where lettuces and herbs will be grown, our chef works hard to find local farmers as partners in producing a menu oriented towards fresh and seasonal specialties.Our wide variety of fresh selections from our unique menu will guarantee that everyone in your party leaves with a smile.
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