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Le Yaca - Williamsburg, Williamsburg, VA

Le Yaca - Williamsburg

4.8 (9362)
$31 to $50
French
1430 High Street Suite 801, Williamsburg, VA 23185

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 28 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Romantic
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

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 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.
  • 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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What 9,362 people are saying

Le Yaca - Williamsburg reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Virginia

    Best Food

  • Williamsburg

    Best Overall

  • Williamsburg

    Best Food

  • Williamsburg

    Best Service

  • Williamsburg

    Best Ambiance

  • Williamsburg

    Best Value

  • Williamsburg

    Good for groups

  • Williamsburg

    Healthy

  • Williamsburg

    Neighborhood gem

  • Williamsburg

    Great for fine wines

  • Williamsburg

    Romantic

  • Williamsburg

    Good for special occasions

  • Williamsburg

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Le Yaca in Williamsburg offers "impeccable" service and "delicious" French cuisine in an elegant setting. Guests praise the "outstanding" food, including the crab crepes, lobster bisque, and rack of lamb. The prix fixe menu is a "great value," and the atmosphere is perfect for special occasions. Highly recommended!
9,362 Reviews

  1. John VIP

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton44 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Le Yaca is truly a jewel in Williamsburg. The food is always a treat, and the service is first rate. Make sure to get a reservation. If you love French cuisine, this is the place!

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  2. Valentina

    Central Kentucky14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service , delicious food . Can’t wait to be back

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  3. Georgianna VIP

    Greater Boston27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’m a regular at Le Yaca and my daughter always wants to dine there when visiting. This time her husband was able to come and he was in awe of the delicious food.

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  4. Timothy

    Virginia8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Impeccable service, outstanding food (especially the onion soup!), intimate setting, and reasonable prices combine to make Le Yaca one of our favorite restaurants.

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  5. David

    Minneapolis - St. Paul1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food and ambience. Friendly and polite service.

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  6. Beth

    Virginia7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    La Yaca always comes through with excellent food, perfect service and a beautiful atmosphere where you can hear yourself talk and not really the conversation of other tables. Perfect to celebrate my Mom’s birthday, they even put a candle on her dessert cake and a little extra Happy Birthday chocolate. And a Prix Fix 3 course lunch for $26 is a bargain for the food quality.

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  7. William

    Virginia17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tonight we celebrated my birthday with our son and daughter in law. As usual everything was superb from the food to the service to the lovely dinner companions. Anthony was our server and took great care of us.

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  8. Carol

    New York City10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Terrific as always. Noise level seems to be getting high.

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  9. Dwight

    Washington, D.C. Area8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and food. Wide range of entrees snd the price fixe options were very worthwhile. Atmosphere was excellent.

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  10. John

    Virginia35 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food and great service. The souffle was excellent.

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FAQs

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

Le Yaca - Williamsburg is rated 4.8 stars by 9362 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 28 times today
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1430 High Street Suite 801, Williamsburg, VA 23185

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–2:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Bar Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • 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.

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