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Le Yaca

4.9
4.9
7652 Reviews
$31 to $50
French
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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 Ducasse.”

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 46 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    French

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Bar Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 5:00 pm–7:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (757) 220-3616

  • Website

    http://www.leyacawilliamsburg.com/

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Executive chef

    Daniel Yves Abid

  • Private party facilities

    We have various dining rooms that can accommodate parties of most sizes. For groups over 10 we ask that you have a set menu from our group banquet menus or from the regular dining menu. It will increase your dining enjoyment at Le Yaca French Restaurant. For large groups and private parties, please contact owner Joy Anderson at leyacajoy@gmail.com.

  • Private party contact

    Joy Anderson-Abid: (757) 869-8255

  • Location

    1430 High Street Suite 801, Williamsburg, VA 23185

  • Neighborhood

    Williamsburg

  • Cross street

    On the corner of Richmond Road (Route 60) & Bypass Road

  • Parking details

    Public Lot

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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    Best Overall

  • Williamsburg

    Best Food

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    Best Service

  • Williamsburg

    Best Ambiance

  • Williamsburg

    Best Value

  • Williamsburg

    Good for business meals

  • Williamsburg

    Good for groups

  • Williamsburg

    Neighborhood gem

  • Williamsburg

    Romantic

  • Williamsburg

    Good for special occasions

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  1. yumyum

    Wilmington

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous food and evening for my husband's birthday.

  2. Fairways

    Charleston

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    The food was outstanding

  3. KayeH

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lunch there was a very special treat . . the ambiance, the service all outstanding . Our choices were excellent and truly delicious. We drove from Richmond just for our Le Yaca visit and hope to do so more often.

  4. WorldTravDining

    Richmond

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always, delicious food, beautifully presented, graciously served in lovely surroundings. Thanks for taking care of my food allergy requests. We live about 1.5 hrs away from your restaurant but always come when we visit Williamsburg

  5. JoanS

    Richmond

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    They were extremely accommodating and welcoming. Our server was excellent!!! The food was amazing and the value was appreciated! Thank you!!

  6. Larry

    Richmond

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was outstanding and the food is always excellant. Great way to spend a sunny afternoon having brunch. Would always recommend Le Yaca to anyone wanting great food, service and atmosphere.

  7. DouglasB

    Charleston

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Our only problem was that the check showed up with a charge for our desert when it was a fixed priced menu. Was it a mistake or an attempt? I don't know. It was quickly corrected when pointed out. We will be back and we would be glad to have the same server.

  8. KristinL

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Brunch was very good. The food was excellent and the service was great.

  9. JohnC

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Drinks, appetizers, entrees and desserts - all excellent. Very attentive service.

  10. firstmate

    Pinehurst

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent from start to finish. Appetizers were innovative, main dish was wonderful.

  11. SStonefield

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful food; gracious atmosphere. Perfect entrees and french onion soup. Delicious dessert. Best dining experience I've had for a long time.

  12. FridayFoods

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was an amazing dining experience. We enjoyed the food, service and intimate dining room. Our waitress was delightful and responsive. She didn’t hover or abandon us. The star, though, was the food. The steak was cooked perfectly and every morsel was savory. It was a lovely night and one to remember.

  13. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    C’était très bien! Délicieux! Nous avons déjà recommender Le Yaca à nos nos amis. Merci! A la prochaine fois!

  14. HerbB

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience5
    Nice lunchtime atmosphere. Great waiters. Good value for the price. Great desert!

  15. MarthaH

    Richmond

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Always lovely, lunch or dinner. Service is impeccable.

  16. RustyG

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience5
    Le Yaca is one of our favorite restaurants! Unfortunately our last experience for lunch last Friday was not as good as usual. I had a delicious salmon with the soup of the day and my wife had the filet mignon also with the soup of the day. My wife's beef was practically unedible. The meat was not tender and difficult to chew. She was only able to eat a couple bites. As always, the service was impeccable and the ambiance is wonderful. We are hopeful our next experience will be what we normally find.

  17. AlanM

    Phoenix

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on March 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Le Yaca was wonderful again, as usual. Brianna took great care of us with a very pleasant personality! The lamb special meal was terrific. Wonderful combination. The lamb confit was unique and delicious. Topped off with a Grand Marnier souffle. Just a wonderful evening.

  18. Kyle

    New England

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We got here every year. Best restaurant in Williamsburg.

  19. Larry

    San Diego

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 23, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience2
    My wife and I celebrated our 60th anniversary. Overall service was efficient and not intrusive. We both felt our primary server was particularly outstanding. She was attentive but not officious, courteous and charming.

  20. JudyC

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very French! Food was cooked perfectly and service was outstanding.

  21. judithc

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have always loved Le Yaca and we are never disappointed! A fabulous dining experience!

  22. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and food Would only recommend noise reducers

  23. Richmonders

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent brunch and superb service! Recommend this restaurant for any occasion.

  24. LHJB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the most exquisite meals I have had in many years. Decor, ambiance, service and food were all absolutely first rate. Well worth the visit and next time I am in Williamsburg I will absolutely dine there again.

  25. SteveL

    Richmond

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Le Yaca is a treasure. Many restaurants have changed post pandemic for the worse, and narrowed our desire to dine out. Le Yaca is not among them. They maintain a high level of product and service at a reasonable cost in a beautiful environment. We are confident that we will always have an enjoyable experience every time we dine there.

  26. jojo

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food, beautiful presentation , very attention and efficient servers.

  27. LauraF

    Western NC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A wonderful experience. We do not eat in restaurants often since we have to drive an hour to experience fine dining. Definitely would return. We were seated in a private room with eventually only four other customers. Excellent service and food was spectacular.

  28. Local

    Richmond

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful surroundings, delicious food, excellent service.

  29. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had wonderful food and truly excellent service last night. Our out of town friends were very happy with the restaurant. An all around great evening

  30. Susan

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A delicious lunch with a great menu. Excellent in every way!

  31. BrianH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    As always, the service was great, the food was excellent… just ablittle on the lous side in the main dining room. If you want it quieter, I would request the smaller back room.

  32. KMAH

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience3
    It was terrible. The food was ok but the experience was terrible. Appetizers did not come out at the same time. Long wait for entrees. Rushed for dessert. Scallops were under done and the sole was over done. Disappointed.

  33. AnneR

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious Brunch! Excellent service, atmosphere and food. We will be back soon.

  34. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is by far our favorite restaurant. Matt our server was fantastic and attentive. The food is always cooked to perfection. I highly recommend!

  35. PhilD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Food and waiter excellent. Always enjoy return visits

  36. Cathy

    Seattle

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waiter Axl was tremendous. The food was wonderful. The crab cakes were show-stoppers! So happy to be able to get fois gras. So seldom seen on a menu - it’s the most amazing food! A lovely restaurant. We will be back!

  37. Wright

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was AMAZING!!!!!! Atmosphere was perfect Service was incredible.

  38. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful time celebrating my mother’s birthday, and also my parent’s anniversary. Our waitress was super attentive and took the best photos of us. The food was delicious, and I loved how they wrote Happy Birthday and Happy Anniversary on the chocolates that were a part of our dessert. We will definitely be coming back!

  39. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We decided to have brunch to celebrate our 12th Anniversary. It was delicious & elegant. Thank you!

  40. gwc1

    Wilmington

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food ambience and service were marvelous! I can’t imagine a more delightful experience!

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

  • Physical distancing

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

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Le Yaca offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (757) 220-3616.

Le Yaca is rated 4.9 stars by 7652 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 46 times today
Google Map for Le Yaca

1430 High Street Suite 801, Williamsburg, VA 23185

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    On the corner of Richmond Road (Route 60) & Bypass Road

  • Neighborhood

    Williamsburg

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Bar Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 5:00 pm–7:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    French

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    Public Lot

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Daniel Yves Abid

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Website

    http://www.leyacawilliamsburg.com/

  • Phone number

    (757) 220-3616

  • Private party facilities

    We have various dining rooms that can accommodate parties of most sizes. For groups over 10 we ask that you have a set menu from our group banquet menus or from the regular dining menu. It will increase your dining enjoyment at Le Yaca French Restaurant. For large groups and private parties, please contact owner Joy Anderson at leyacajoy@gmail.com.

  • Private party contact

    Joy Anderson-Abid: (757) 869-8255

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