Shields Tavern

Name: Shields Tavern
Address: 422 E Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg, VA, United States, 23185-4304
Telephone: (855) 231-7240
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.3

4.3 (76)

$50 and over

American

422 E Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg, VA 23185-4304

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2 people

May 2, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Charming
Good for special occasions
Romantic

Shield's Tavern is now open!

For more information, please visit https://www.colonialwilliamsburghotels.com/dining/shields-tavern/

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Sat 11:00 am–2:00 pm
Phone number
(855) 231-7240
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
422 E Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg, VA 23185-4304
Neighborhood
Williamsburg
Parking details
None

Experiences

Shields' Tavern Mother's Day Brunch
$0.00 - $68.00 per person
Prepaid
May 11, 2025 only
Celebrate Mom 18th-century style with a 3-course brunch at Shields' Tavern. Enjoy locally sourced fresh ingredients in a colonial atmosphere with costumed servers and strolling tavern musicians. $68 for adults ages 11 and up and $34 for youth ages 3-10, plus tax and gratuity. There is no charge for children ages 0-2. Prepaid reservations are required and can be made on OpenTable or by calling 1-800-HISTORY (1-800-447-8679).
Shields' Tavern July 4th Picnic Baskets
$25.00 per person
Prepaid
Jul 4, 2025 only
Celebrate July 4th with a Classic Shields Tavern Family Picnic! Enjoy a festive July 4th Family Picnic Basket from Shields Tavern Pavilion, available 2 PM – 6 PM. Relax in the shade at your reserved picnic table and indulge in holiday favorites like Mr. Shields’ Ice Box Fried Chicken, cornbread, potato salad, and fresh watermelon & strawberries, all topped off with patriotic cookies and refreshing lemonade. $25 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Prepaid reservations are required. Reservations are available on OpenTable or by calling 1-800-HISTORY. Mr. Shield’s Picnic Basket: Mr. Shields Ice Box Fried Chicken Cornbread Potato Salad Green Bean Salad Watermelon and Strawberries Patriotic Cookies Includes soft drink, iced tea, or lemonade

What 76 people are saying

Shields Tavern reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3

4.3 based on all time ratings

4.2Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Williamsburg
Good for groups
Williamsburg
Hot spot
Williamsburg
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Shields Tavern in Colonial Williamsburg offers an "authentic experience" with "excellent service" and "delicious food" in a historic setting. Guests appreciate the "family-style dining," "engaging music," and "wonderful atmosphere." Highlights include the "moist fried chicken," "amazing beef," and "light, refreshing desserts." A visit promises a "great experience" and a "satisfying meal."

76 Reviews

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Laura VIP
Richmond2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was excellent! Great variety and very flavorful! Staff and service were top notch! Taylor was exceptional when I had to leave early making sure I was well taken care of. VERY, very happy with everything!
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Charlene VIP
New York City2 reviews
2.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Fish was over cooked and dry. Lamb was very gamey and overcooked and chicken was braised so long the bones were dissolving into the meat so you got shards of bone through the chicken.
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Michael
New York City8 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We treated ourselves to a nice holiday brunch rather than cooking up a bunch of food being anchored in the kitchen all day. We weren’t disappointed! The food was delicious and the atmosphere was wonderful! Looking forward to the next holiday! Thank you!
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Sabrina
New York City3 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic family style dining. The ambience was authetic, the music engaging and the entire visit wonderful. Highly recommend even if they don't serve alcohol.
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Carolee
New York City6 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very authentic experience. Good service. Good food and good entertainer.
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Claudia
New York City46 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a lovely evening at Shields Tavern. A lovely way to celebrate New Year’s Day!
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Suzanne
Philadelphia12 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious, the service superb, and the atmosphere delightful. This was a pre-set three course meal and I knew that going in, but if you do not like that, you may want to check what is being served the evening you are there. We went for a New Year's Day dinner and it was PERFECT!
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Scott
Louisville1 review
5.0
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Plenty of greens in the family-style salad. My husband and I wondered if we would be able to eat it all. We ate 3/4th of it. The fried chicken had great flavor and the beef was tender. The veggies were cooked just right. The texture was medium - not raw and not overcooked- just right. The strawberry cream dessert was light and refreshing. We were very satisfied.
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Bill
Philadelphia10 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Menu on web site a little confusing. Thought stake or chicken were options; but they were a combo entree. Salad was exceptional as was the flavored hot tea. Steak was definitely a different presentation but good as was the pan fried chicken. All portions required a boxed leftover treat(s). Desert was also very good. Server was excellent. Great bucket list experience.
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Regina
Richmond1 review
5.0
Dined on December 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Justin, our server, was an excellent waiter. The food was delicious -- from the salad to dessert... NOTHING was terrible. We appreciated the anniversary card from the tavern, too. Thank you, Shields!
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FAQs

Shields Tavern is rated 4.3 stars by 76 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

May 2, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

422 E Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg, VA 23185-4304

Additional information

Neighborhood
Williamsburg
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Sat 11:00 am–2:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None

Phone number
(855) 231-7240

Shields Tavern

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Experiences

Shields' Tavern Mother's Day Brunch

Shields' Tavern July 4th Picnic Baskets

Menu

First course

Carrot and Apple Bisque

Spinach, Watercress and Arugula Salad

Made Dishes

Herb Roast Leg of Lamb

Chicken Fricassee

Seared Snapper

Boursin Whipped Potatoes, Local Asparagus, Roasted Heirloom Carrots

Confections and Sweets

Vanilla Pot de Crème

Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble

What 76 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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