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   Mike

   Washington DC

   40 reviews

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   5.0

   40 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   A unique dining experience in this recreation of dining on Colonial Times. Enjoyed the period wardrobe and the harpist playing at tableside. The food was delicious and offer a small number of varied options.

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   TammyG

   Richmond

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Wonderful place to dine and get great service and food. Not cheap but everything from the bread service to dessert was delicious. Service was wonderful and the ambience of eating in such a historic tavern was a lot of fun. A harpist came through and played beautiful music to add to the ambience.

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3. GK

   GregK

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   The atmosphere was like being back in time. The room was warm, quiet and candlelight on each table. Staff dressed in the Colonial Williamsburg era clothing. Food was excellent Got a bonus with musical instruments played again from the era. Excellent way to spend a quiet romantic dinner.

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4. LG

   LauraG

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Excellent meal with the feel of 18th century in the colonies.

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   EthanY

   Baltimore

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   overall5food4service5ambience5

   A fun dining experience keeping with the Colonial Williamsburg experience.

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6. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Washington DC

   7 reviews

   4.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on January 29, 2023

   overall4food4service4ambience4

   Very much enjoyed the atmosphere, the food and music.

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   BrenW

   Washington DC

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 28, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   This Tavern, by far, beat our experience at another place a few years ago. Great food and service.

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   Curt

   Atlanta

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on January 28, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   Had a very nice dinning experience. The prime rib diner was excellent and the service very good. Nice colonial atmosphere.

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   AmyJ

   Richmond

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 27, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   This was so much fun. My daughter and I dined here on the way through town. We were seated immediately, and really enjoyed all of the information our server had to share about dining traditions of Colonial times. A musician played tunes while we dined, and shared historical information about songs we recognized. The entire evening was delightful.

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    JamesD

    Raleigh

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Can't beat the atmosphere, but it would be even more wonderful with the fire lit. The food was good, nothing extraordinary. They need to do more for vegans such as my wife; one starter and one entree is enough. Otherwise you lose every party of whatever size that includes a vegan. That any business needs to be told this today is astonishing. The wait staff is so sweet and helpful.

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11. WL

    WilliamL

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4

    I thought the food was good but not incredible. I had higher hopes especially for the price.

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12. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent service and outstanding food. Nice selection of entrees.

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13. MG

    MistyG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food and atmosphere was Amazing! Highly recommended!

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14. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Our entire meal, beginning to end, was top quality. The ambiance of period music in the distance, in between the few minutes of entertainment, lent a lovely atmosphere. Our waitress was so kind and attentive and was enthusiastic about the menu descriptions and suggestions. We asked for a window table since we were within the earliest dinner times, and the staff happily placed in a lovely table for two. The relish samples are so good! You need to bring back the watermelon pickles and the ale potted beef as a menu option. It was a favorite.

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    MariaD

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    No fuss place.. food is delicious…

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    loisP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Our waitress was fantastic and full of wonderful bits of lore! It was a delight to eat there!

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    JenniferM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 17, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    An interesting experience in what it might have been like in colonial times.

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    AmyA

    Baltimore

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We absolutely loved every minute. Perfect food, lamb, game pie, peanut soup, bread pudding, Sally lun bread, ham relish, chocolate mouse You must try!

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19. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We vacationed in Williamsburg and this was the best part of our trip!

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20. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Lovely service, meal and music.

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    LeeG

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Phenomenal waitress. Most of the food was excellent. The game pie seemed to be missing all of the game, more of a potato and onion pie, much to the dismay of my 19 year old son.

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    LoriF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This restaurant is a traditional Colonial tavern atmosphere and food and makes a wonderful experience. It is higher end price wise. But the food was gourmet level.

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    Ronaldjh

    Richmond

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 9, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    The heating unit was out, so it was very chilly in there. Everyone in the room was eating with their coats on. It took the ambience out of it.

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    Sarah

    Richmond

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    What a lovely experience! Candlelight and perfect food and service. I highly recommend this tavern!

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    Healthspeaker

    New England

    506 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    506 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5

    A lovely evening of fine food, great wine and great service. What a treat.

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    JamesW

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience3

    This place has A LOT of nerve charging $50 for a cheap piece of tenderloin the size of a deck of cards. This place is bilking tourists by advertising this image of fine dining with a colonial atmosphere. The food was nothing better than what you would get at a Golden Coral, but at 400% the cost. Avoid this place unless you like overpaying for mediocre food.

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27. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had an amazing dinner for my birthday. The prime rib was delicious, served with mashed potatoes and vegetables. Our kids had mac & cheese and a cheeseburger, they enjoyed them. I had the peanut soup - it was good, tasted like peanut butter, and my husband had the potato soup - it was delicious. For dessert we had a bread pudding - amazing! - and a chocolate mousse - only ok. Overall, a wonderful meal in a unique location.

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28. HT

    HungryT

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Candlelit atmosphere and staff if period dress made for a memorable evening.

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    BethW

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 6, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience2

    Our dinner was filled with the noise of the kitchen (dishes clanging), a very loud large party seated next to us, cold soup, and a server who did not know very much about the menu. We enjoyed the guitar player who came in during our meal. He made the experience a bit more fun! Our server was tattooed and pierced and wearing modern day jewelry and very fake huge eyelashes which kind of took away from the whole colonial thing.

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    PattiB

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Our family had a fabulous New Years dinner. Our waitress Carolyn was wonderful in every way. She was very personable and knowledgeable on the history of the Tavern. We loved the ambiance of the room and the gentleman who played the guitar was so talented as was the gentleman who explained our room as a bedroom long ago. Two of us had the seafood 2 had the Prime Rib and our grandson loved his hotdog. We will make this a tradition every year going forward.

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    AnneP

    Richmond

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    The only negative were the greeting hostesses. They were both quite sullen, & one was rude & hostile — acting like we didn’t have a reservation. It was pouring rain & to be greeted so rudely almost made us leave. Our server on the other hand was excellent, and we appreciated the special anniversary song & pins. The food was very nice.

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    KarenB

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Musician was wonderful. Server, Lynette, was excellent. Food delicious!

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    AnnieD

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    From start to finish, we had the most delicious meal and colonial experience! Our waiter was excellent and so forthcoming on historic aspects of our meal. And the musician was absolutely awesome! We had a wonderful time. Thank you CW!

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34. B

    Billy

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Went to King's Arms Tavern with my girlfriend this past weekend. Our reservation was for 7 but we got seated a little early and had the section of the tavern to ourselves for a little bit. The ambience was everything I had hoped for knowing it would be dark with the majority of the light coming from all the candles on the tables. The service was quick, and the food was perfect. I highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Williamsburg.

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35. VO

    VictorO

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Awesome food and service. Make sure to have a reservation. Everything runs smooth afterwards. Thanks!

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    Vanman

    Raleigh

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Had a fantastic holiday meal with family and friends. Great food and service as well as ambience.

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37. DJ

    DJPoe

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We really enjoyed our meal at the King's Arms Tavern. We ordered a variety of dishes and desserts so our family could experience more of the menu.

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38. K

    Katherine

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall3food2service5ambience4

    The experience was delightful but the food was disappointing and expensive. Wouldn’t go there again

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39. KL

    KLH10

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    A wonderful place to eat. Food and service are outstanding!

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40. EL

    ELIZABETHS

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 29, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Our party of 6 each had the prime rib dinner. Everyone but my husband and daughter ordered corn chowder with our meal, and when their peanut soup was a 30 minute wait, our waitress offered them a choice of salad or corn chowder if we didn't want to wait that long. They chose not to wait, but later our waitress came back with a bowl of peanut soup, so that we could try it at no charge, which was very sweet. It was delicious. Our prime rib came plated with mashed potatoes, asparagus, baby squash, and a puff roll. All were very good. We each ordered different desserts, and took turns tasting them all. The food and service were excellent. Our waitress explained how to wear our napkins 17th century style, and answered all of our questions. While dining, we were treated with live music, which was very entertaining. There was no dress code, but the atmosphere was more quiet and formal than at Chowning's. There were only 4 parties in our dimly lit (candle light only) upstairs dining room. It felt quiet and intimate, but we felt free to laugh, talk, and have a good time. As much as I loved the experience, I felt the prices were very high. Chowning's is a better value for a colonial dining experience. I would recommend trying the King's Arms dining experience at least once, but definitely look over the menu ahead of time and plan it into your budget.

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