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Le Yaca - Williamsburg, Williamsburg, VA

Le Yaca - Williamsburg

4.9 (9299)
$31 to $50
French
1430 High Street Suite 801, Williamsburg, VA 23185

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 40 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 9,299 people are saying

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

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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Virginia

    Best Overall

  • Virginia

    Best Food

  • Virginia

    Best Ambiance

  • 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 "exceptional" French cuisine with "superb service" and a "cozy" ambiance. Diners praise its "delicious" food, from the French Onion soup to the crab cakes, and commend the attentive staff. It's a favorite for special occasions and regular visits alike, making it a "must-visit" in the area.

9,300 Reviews

  1. Cindy

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Le Yaca continues to be one of the finest restaurants in Williamsburg. We always have a positive experience, enjoy outstanding cuisine, and feel pampered by the excellent staff.

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  2. Craig

    Richmond14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is like coming to home to family anticipating a great meal and experience that never disappoints. The foos is always exquisitely presented and prepared only to be outdone by how deliberately delicious it is....every time!

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  3. Rick

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Restaurant has been consistent over the years. Great, perfectly prepared food. Great service from all staff members! And a great value!!!

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  4. Joseph

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for our 5 year anniversary, and everything was amazing. From walking in to walking out. Did not feel rushed at all, overall very relaxed atmosphere, and well worth it. Recommend for anyone looking for a nice upscale date night/ romantic dinner out.

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  5. John

    San Antonio3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Reservations were for the patio area. The weather was warm but delightful. Very comfortable and away from outside distractions. The service was nothing more than outstanding. The food was spectacular and very appropriate portion sizes. The blended tastes of every course were magnificent. I just wish that I could have eaten more. My wallet is a little bit in shock but not enough for me not to want more.

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  6. Deb and Bill VIP

    Richmond403 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Was a good visit, greeting was fine, friendly and genuine. Our table was ready and as requested, Mhin was his usual great self.. Friendly, helpful and attentive... Wines were good picks for us, and the food all came prepared well, and presented well.. But for some reason things took longer than usual to arrive. We don't like to rush, but the time between courses seemed a little longer than normal.. Again we look forward to the next visit, Deb and Bill Schmidt, Wmsburg

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  7. MARGARET

    Richmond6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food and services usual, but too noisy to have meaningful conversations.

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  8. Jack VIP

    Philadelphia539 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Great lamb dinner with a super chocolate soufflé.

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  9. Al

    Orlando5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Le Yaca was recommended by several friends. It definitely live up to the expectations. Food, atmosphere and service were all excellent. Chris our server was terrific. We definitely will be back.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a great place to go to for a life event, like an anniversary. Everything about LeYaca is classy. The food was delicious. The service superb. The ambiance, perfect. The price, affordable in today’s climate. And this was only lunch. I can’t imagine how great dinner would be, except that if lunch was perfect , dinner must be superlative! Maybe next year, we will opt for a dinner celebration. It was the perfect place to celebrate our anniversary!

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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 4.9 stars by 9299 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 40 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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