Gabriel Archer Tavern

Name: Gabriel Archer Tavern
Address: 5800 Wessex Hundred, Williamsburg, VA, United States, 23185
Telephone: (757) 229-0999 ext. 117
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

1075 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 4, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 24 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
American, Comfort Food, Farm-to-table
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–4:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(757) 229-0999 ext. 117
Website
http://www.williamsburgwinery.com/gabrielarchertavern
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Jake Wechsler
Private party contact
Rebecca Ernst: (757) 229-0999 ext. 138

Location
5800 Wessex Hundred, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Neighborhood
Williamsburg
Cross street
Lake Powell Road
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

What 1,075 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Virginia
American
Williamsburg
Best Overall
Williamsburg
Best Food
Williamsburg
Best Service
Williamsburg
Best Value
Williamsburg
Great for brunch
Williamsburg
Good for groups
Williamsburg
Healthy
Williamsburg
Great for fine wines
Williamsburg
Most Booked

1,075 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Richmond
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Jemima is an excellent server! This is our second time there for brunch and we were delighted to have her again as our server. She is very kind, friendly, and accommodating. The food was excellent as well. We sat outside and it was an absolutely gorgeous day! 5 plus stars!
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Sandman
Austin
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Very nice! A pleasant surprise tucked away at the Williamsburg Winery. Food and service were excellent.
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Nana
Richmond
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waitress Heather was very nice and she explained all the wines and menu items to us very well.
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Mike
Columbus
147 reviews
vip
5.0
147 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience4
Great service, good food and nice winery wine list. Had a taste of a couple that we hadn't seen in their tasting room
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JenniferE
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
We ate at Gabriel Archer Tavern for the first time last night for our anniversary. We cannot say enough good things about our experience! From the welcome (Jenna was amazing!), to our quiet table overlooking the winery, to our waiter (Sharrod), but most importantly the food. It was perfect in every way! We happen to come on the first night of the new fall menu. It was amazing!! The Butternut Squash Risotto was unforgettable ! The Apple Butter Pie was so good and perfect for fall. They made us feel so special and we enjoyed it so much, that we cancelled our brunch reservation for the next morning at another restaurant, and at the last minute made reservations for lunch at the tavern again. We were hoping that it was not just good luck the night before. We are so excited to report that it was not! Lunch was just as good! The Fish Tacos with salmon being the fish of the day, were some of the best we ever had! We chose this restaurant for our special weekend because of the "Farm to Table" promise, and it did not disappoint! Everything was super fresh, incredibly flavorful, and made it hard to leave and go back to regular life. Whoever the chef is that plans, tests, and prepares the menus does an amazing job, not only in taste, but in matching the flavours to the season! Next year we are going to look into staying at the winery accomodations, so we can just make an entire weekend of it! We Loved evverything!
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rudycat
Greater Boston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Soup and Salad was delicious. Chicken was seasoned perfectly. Our waitress checked on us several times to make sure all was ok. We look forward to coming back.
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BruceT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food was fantastic. I'd love to know how the chef gets the nice smoky flavor in the sauce served with the snapper. My wife enjoyed her hanger steak as well. Overall, a very nice, relaxed, fun dinner while staying at the Wedmore Place. The whole winery feels like a getaway, but right in town is hard to beat.
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Stanzi
Wilmington
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was the first time we visited the tavern. We will definitely go back. Great food, excellent service and wonderful ambiance.
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impresaria
Richmond
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on September 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Gabriel Archer patio in September is the loveliest place in Williamsburg for lunch.
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PennyV
New York Area
40 reviews
vip
3.0
40 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2023
overall3food2service5ambience3
Food was blah. Lamb burger tasteless, avocado BLT missing the garlic aioli on tasteless and uninteresting bread. Soup of the day was very good- cream of asparagus. Service was wonderful! But probably would not recommend.
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OpenTable Diner
Des Moines
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Enjoyed the turkey & Brie sandwich which was delicious.
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NboroGirl
Greater Boston
94 reviews
vip
5.0
94 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The 3 of us had a nice lunch here before our wine tasting. I had the spinach salad which had a lot of bacon, goat cheese, and other yummy things. My brother had the gnocchi and said it was the best he's ever had (and he is critical). The service was great.
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Greyman
Houston
7 reviews
1.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
I really like the wine tasting tour. It is fun. The restaurant experience is lacking. There is so much business to be had -- hire a chef and some experienced waiters. Even the wine was very hot. Look at the views inside diners have. Needs a fine eye towards a diner/ fine winery experience. It can be a great venue with good management and a chef.
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SusanS
Richmond
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My friend and I had a wonderful lunch at the Gabriel Archer tavern. Our server was Jacob and he couldn’t be more attentive and professional. We were also thrilled that Malik sent us a special sparkling champagne because of an event celebration. We enjoyed appetizer, charcuterie board, which was more than generous and delicious and not only a great lunch, but followed up with dessert. I don’t think any of the menu items would disappoint, I’ve been there several times and always enjoy my meals.
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PALoversinVA
Philadelphia
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Service was outstanding... mussels in coconut broth prepared perfectly...eggs Benedict with thin slices of Virginia ham...delicious.. the ham balanced the hollandaise...roast beef hash was super savory... a complimentary glass of sparkling wine for the Birthday guest...lemon lavender pound cake to end the delicious meal.. window with a view of the vineyard... just a lovely brunch... relaxed atmosphere ... we were a tad dressy and felt comfortable... and the drive back into the vineyard setting transports you from busy roads and neighborhoods ... Williamsburg Winery tasting is across the courtyard... where we finished our afternoon...
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RickR
Washington DC
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall2food2service2ambience3
Normally we have a wonderful lunch at the tavern, but this week, not so much, I believe our waiter was very new, took 15 minutes to get drinks, our appetizer came before our drinks. then it took an hour to get our lunch, we were in no hurry, but, that is a long time. And when it arrived, the eggs for the eggs Benedict were hard boiled. Very disappointing. The waiter was very nice, but not well trained
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LauriK
Richmond
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was good. Food was flavorful and so delicious. Wine tasted perfect. I highly recommend this restaurant to all. Yum!!
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Stemguy
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We started off with Adagio which created a romantic aura. Followed by a great dinner and incredible atmosphere. It was a perfect night for my wife’s birthday.
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AnneS
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The atmosphere is lovely, as is you are in France or Italy. Heather, our server, was friendly, efficient, and knowledgeable about the menu. The selection is well curated and has something for everyone. And the good is delicious, the portion sizes filling but not overwhelming. One of the best restaurants in Williamsburg.
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JossieB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love it!! Had a great dinner and enjoy the wine!!
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JeffreyR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food and service was very good. The building and decor is not the greatest, but the food and service is worth it.
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Raindrop
Richmond
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 7, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
There was a large party in the main dining room that was very noisy. Also, the prices are a little high for the quiche which is quite small.
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tinger
Richmond
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had the eggs Benedict and the quiche. Hollandaise sauce was very nice, but poached eggs were too hard. The quiche, however, was perfect! Lovely atmosphere and service was very good. A great place for weekend brunch.
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vickiboys
Richmond
63 reviews
vip
5.0
63 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Each time we visit Gabriel Archer Tavern, we are always impressed by the food and service and especially the Ambience. It is a lovely setting. We decided to go for Breakfast/Brunch and enjoyed our meals. My husband had the Hash and I had the Virginia Ham Benedict. Both were delicious. A HUGE thanks to both Jacob who was an all out gentleman and quite the entertainer (who has a striking resemblance to former Tennis Pro, Roger Federer and to Heather who delighted us with her amazing memory of everything "The Who" She is quiteknowlegeable when it comes to anything movies/books. We enjoyed both their company.
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CarolynD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious and the service was superb! Outside dining is wonderful!
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EdsarC
Naples
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
The service was excellent all-around. We started with raw oysters and mussels. The oysters could have been cleaned better. We had one bad oyster of the dozen we ordered. The mussels were cooked perfectly and the coconut broth was delightful…both dipped with bread and by the spoonful! The hanger steak was cooked as ordered….it was tender and flavorful. The accompanying roasted carrots were also delish. The hassleback potato was fine, but nothing special. We also ordered the pan seared snapper. It was also delish and tasty.
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James
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Surprised by the food. This place could have a Michelin star.
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LauraM
Charleston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service, ambiance, food and drink! We were celebrating a birthday and we couldn’t have chosen a better spot. The vineyards are beautiful too!
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MImi
Baltimore
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Service was good except I ordered soup and salad "for dinner" and it was served significantly earlier than everyone else. I understand it's an appetizer and gets served first-but when it's your main course it should be served with everyone else's dinner. Otherwise I would have given 5 stars for service. We sat on the patio-it's was absolutely lovely!
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JenH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great winery with a pleasant ambiance and good menu. Mussels were tasty and salads were fresh and flavorful. The Reserve Merlot is excellent!
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OpenTable Diner
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Over all really very pleased and will definitely return.
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TinaS
Richmond
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The shrimp tacos and the sangria were both outstanding. Service by Heather was spot on
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Funfoodie7
E. Tennessee
212 reviews
vip
4.0
212 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2023
overall4food3service3ambience4
Could be so much more! The location is lovely but the food and service were average.
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PamelaZ
Baltimore
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
It was our anniversary and by the way thanks for the champagne! I was not a fan of the breakfast burrito. This is why I gave food a 4star. Please come back with the caprase sandwich!
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JamesG
New York Area
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
An enjoyable experience at very reasonable prices. A nice bottle of wine for $14. You can’t beat that!
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AmandaJ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My boyfriend and I had drinks at the bar before dinner, drinks and service were amazing. They sat us early for our reservation which we loved. Our waiter was great and we loved our food. We had lunch the day before which was also delicious. Definitely recommend to anyone staying at Wedmore Place, just steps from the hotel!
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DebbieW
Philadelphia
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Gabriel Archer was a lovely spot for lunch with friends. Sharod took care of our service needs and our meals were delicious and attractively presented. We look forward to returning soon.
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JamesB
Wilmington
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful atmosphere! We are our lunch on the patio. Light breeze and sunny! Great food.
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DanW
Richmond
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 14, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Good food and attentive service; also starring plenty of good wine choice including a reserve flight. Great place to bring neighbors and visiting family and friends.
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TJS100
Washington DC
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on August 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent lunch with excellent service. Highly recommend !
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Contactless payment available

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Gabriel Archer Tavern is rated 4.7 stars by 1075 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

Oct 4, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 24 times today

5800 Wessex Hundred, Williamsburg, VA 23185

Additional information

Cross street
Lake Powell Road
Neighborhood
Williamsburg
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–4:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
Cuisines
American, Comfort Food, Farm-to-table
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jake Wechsler
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.williamsburgwinery.com/gabrielarchertavern
Phone number
(757) 229-0999 ext. 117
Private party contact
Rebecca Ernst: (757) 229-0999 ext. 138

Gabriel Archer Tavern

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Additional information

Popular dishes

Herb Marinated Hanger Steak

Steamed Mussels

Cheese & Charcuterie Board

Menu

What 1,075 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Screening

FAQs

How is Gabriel Archer Tavern restaurant rated?

Is Gabriel Archer Tavern currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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