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King's Arm Tavern, Williamsburg, VA

King's Arm Tavern

4.7
4.7
4813 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
For parties larger than 6, please call for reservations (888)-447-8679 .
Originally opened by Jane Vobe in 1772, this authentic reproduction public house serves up a transporting experience for the senses in Colonial Williamsburg. Everything is true to the time period at King’s Arms Tavern, from the fashion sported by servers to the pewter candlesticks—all adding to an air of colonial elegance. Inspired by 18th-century recipes, but with updates to suit 21st-century tastes, tuck in to a chophouse menu featuring prime rib, pork chops, and more.

ADA Accessible dining is available in the Purdie Kitchen. Please note this colonial building is separate from King’s Arms Tavern. Please check-in at the front, and our host will escort guests to the Purdie Kitchen.


Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 25 times today

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Colonial Williamsburg

  • Parking details

    Tavern parking is located on Francis Street adjacent to the tavern.

  • Public transit

    CW Buses Only

  • Additional

    Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Non-Smoking, Wine

What 4,813 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
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Williamsburg

    Best Overall

  • Williamsburg

    Best Service

  • Williamsburg

    Best Ambiance

  • Williamsburg

    Healthy

  • Williamsburg

    Romantic

  • Williamsburg

    Good for special occasions

  • Williamsburg

    Lively

  • Williamsburg

    Most Booked

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  1. FrMilt

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Fantastic 18th century ambiance. Food was excellent if you stick to the period or traditional meals. I had the game pie and it was outstanding. My wife had a filet, and it was good. Go for the punch bowls, and excellent value and delicious.
  2. Michael

    Richmond

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall2food3service4ambience4
    In colonial days it cost one shilling to eat at a tavern. In 2023 it costs an arm and a leg.
  3. MarkW

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful and unique dishes. We tried the traditional Peanut Soup. Outstanding service and casual pace of meal. The singing musician was an enjoyable bonus.
  4. RachelD

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always an amazing experience. The food is great, learning about traditions is really interesting, and the roving entertainment is always fun.
  5. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall3food4service3ambience4
    We were asked if we wanted soup or salad with dinner when neither were included in the meal. It wasn’t a good feeling at the end of the night when the bill had unexpected charges. The overall meal was wonderful but felt sneaky on the part of the server to increase the bill.
  6. CathyP

    Charlotte

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a treat. Great experience at the Kings Arm Tavern. 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!
  7. BrianM

    Miami

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, great service. We really enjoyed the rum punch bowl and of course the peanut soup.
  8. BobP

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Their mint julip is the best ever - but make sure to request Virginia Gentleman bourbon. Someone got it all messed up using Makers Mark when Virginia G was hard to procure. Always have to try their signature Game Pie. It's why Jefferson and Washington and others ate there. No better way to taste the Colonial meal. I go there everytime I'm in Williamsburg.
  9. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an amazing experience here! The food and drinks were much better than expected
  10. DanielC

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The place to go for the best prime rib in town. We’ve been here several times since moving to Williamsburg and never get tired of it.
  11. CharlotteH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We thought that the Kings Arms Tavern was absolutely amazing and charming and fun and it was just so perfect
  12. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The prime rib was excellent. The atmosphere is always fun. The service was excellent and very friendly.
  13. SteveH

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service is very good as always. The servers do a great job in their period costume clothing and the musician makes the experience that much better. 5 star fun!
  14. TomB

    Louisville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is - or can be an expensive night. Just remember that you are paying for the total package... the historic setting, the comments/conversations with the staff, the musical artists who are playing period music... oh, and the food is delicious too...
  15. EUGENEF

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food came quickly and was delicious. Server was pleasant and knowledgeable. Peanut soup is a must have.
  16. ShellieH

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall2food4service4ambience1
    Went here for the experience and enjoy the beauty and surroundings of the tavern. Our reservations was at 5:00 with many tables opened when we arrived. However we were placed in the back room in a corner unable to see anything but the walls surrounding our table. It was an awful experience. The entire experience was ruined. Very disappointed.
  17. MarkS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A delightful evening for dinner. The candle lit room was very reminiscent of what it might have been like in the 1700’s. The food was very well prepared and delicious. The service of John and his storytelling as well as the musical presentation given by the other gentlemen made the whole experience great. Thanks to all involved in making this a wonderful memory.
  18. ToniB

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I especially LOVED the lager at the start of our meal and the bread pudding at the end.
  19. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Good food. Good experience. Would love to see more vegetarian friendly options. There was nothing at the lunch we ate at for kids…nothing simple like a Mac and Cheese or Grilled Cheese option. A veggie sausage bangers and mash, or a vegan mushroom shepherd’s pie would be very welcome here.
  20. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Three of us dined this evening and it was a superb experience. The drink, the food, and especially the staff were excellent. Shout out to John - his knowledge, humor, and service was spot on!
  21. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved this colonial dining experience. Excellent food, friendly wait staff, interesting historical facts and historical music sprinkled throughout the dinner. Can’t wait to go back!
  22. AnneW

    Miami

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food with excellent service. Perfect place to dine while staying in Williamsburg
  23. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience! Will come again for certain! The prime rib was superb.
  24. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and food. The historical experience is very good.
  25. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and experience, our group had a fantastic time!!
  26. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a great anniversary dinner with my wife! Highly recommend!
  27. MichaelK

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Aside from a small problem with a fatty pork chop (taken off the tab) the meal and the overall experience was positively memorable.
  28. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful old world class and extraordinary food. The name of the Tavern is wrong here however, it should be King’s Arms…
  29. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We have been coming to Colonial Williamsburg for 50 years and always eat at least one meal at the King’s Arms Tavern. We are always so happy that most everything is the same year after year. We will be back again next visit for sure!
  30. Gerry

    Richmond

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was outstanding. Server was knowledgeable about the meals and ingredients to assist in making a determination of the item I would pick for dinner. Food was prepared well and served hot.
  31. vv2006

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went for Mother's Day. Our service was fantastic and the food was memorable!
  32. ArthurM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We usually don't go to this expensive of a restaurant, but I have always wanted to try the King's Arm Tavern and my daughter purchased a gift certificate for mom on Mother's day so we went. The restaurant was everything we expected. People dressed in time period with a little education in for fun. Some live music, candles for lighting and excellent food. We had a great evening. Drawback is it is time period so an open room with tables so pretty noisy, especially for me as I age I can't hear people talk with all the background noise. Other than that the food and service were excellent.
  33. NigelE

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good and service were top notch! Ambience was great and provided an overall great and unique experience. Will go again and highly recommend.
  34. ThereseClare

    Richmond

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Good food and service in a colonial setting with servers dressed in period wear. Some period menu choices too.
  35. JoyceB

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Had dinner at the King's Arm Tavern. The best part of the meal was the beer (Brown Stitch Ale) and the appetizer (carrot puffs w/ a pea pesto - delicious). Of the dinners ordered one was quite good (Yard Bird) while the other two were tasty but under cooked in 1 instance (Squash "steak") and overcooked in the other (pork dish). We were seated in an upstairs room which could have been a room in any house instead of a Colonial Tavern. Maybe one of the downstairs rooms would have had more ambience. One of the waiters (not ours) was quite friendly and talkatative at his tables and a few times addressed the room with interesting tidbits and at one point a musician played colonial tunes on guitar and recorder which was nice. Other than that, it wasn't the "colonial dining" experience I had anticipated. Would have rather eaten at the Chowning Tavern (as we have in the past) but unfortunately it is currently closed (opening in July I believe). A bit of a disappointment to not have that option for dining. Although it was nice to have been able to make a reservation at the Kings Arms (make sure you book far in advance).. At the Chowning Tavern, you have to arrive early and basically wait in line for a table. Too bad they too don't take reservations and allow walk-ins if there is availability.
  36. HollyO

    Richmond

    14 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The food is always outstanding and it is just a fun experience. Lynette is an excellent server - pleasant and just the right level of attentiveness. We will continue to come back again and again!
  37. NoraC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and entertainment was fabulous! Do not skip on the dessert because they are delicious!
  38. TamE

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food was outstanding! Service was excellent-
  39. Denise

    Charleston

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We decided to treat our daughter after finishing her first year at William and Mary. It was perfect way to celebrate. Kathy?, our server, gave us great history and info about the restaurant and dishes history. The live music was a treat and the food was delicious! Our family had variety of entrees, appetizer, salad and nothing disappointed! Was expecting a tourist trap and was happily proved wrong. You should definitely eat here for the unique experience and excellent food. We had 7pm reservation and loved as sun went down, the dining room candlelight really transported us back to earlier time.
  40. AndrewB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was very good food with a very unique feel being in Colonial Williamsburg

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

King's Arm Tavern is rated 4.7 stars by 4813 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 25 times today
Google Map for King's Arm Tavern

416 E Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg, VA 23185

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Colonial Williamsburg

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Mon, Thu–Sun 4:30 pm–8:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    American

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Tavern parking is located on Francis Street adjacent to the tavern.

  • Public transit

    CW Buses Only

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Non-Smoking, Wine

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