50 Best American Restaurants in Williamsburg

“We ate here today.The food was excellent. We had the shrimp boat as an appetizer. Enough for two. My husband had the combo, potroast & meatloaf with mashed potatoes & gravy, along with creamed spinach. I had the crab-a-bella with jasmine rice. Our server was Brandon C. This was our 2nd visit during our vacation. We encourage all to visit this resturant.“

“Amazing food. Cheerful airy room, plenty of space. Friendly staff. Can’t say enough about the shrimp and grits, biscuits, arugula salad with fig & prosciutto. The meatball and rice grits (risotto to me) appetizer was perfect. The freshness of the food and sophisticated touches in preparation outshine most places I go to at home, and home is Manhattan so I have lots to compare this to. We LOVED this restaurant.“

“Once again, Jamie, Allison and everyone in the bar are the best. They treated us like family along with our daughter and son-in-law who went later in the day. Drinks are excellent. Daily specials are fantastic. Staples like the Thai Poppin Shrimp and Sesame Encrusted Tuna appetizers and entrees like their Bistro Steak, Shrimp & Griis or Virginia Style Jambalaya are incredible. Second Street easily offers the best dining experience in Williamsburg. You have to try it!“

“Great food. Great service.“

“Great food, great atmosphere, friendly staff and great wine“

“We made a late dinner reservation for my family. When we arrived we were greeted by the friendly staff and seated immediately. We had a nice table in their dining room and our Waitress Samantha took our order quickly. We stared with the fried oysters which were absolutely delicious, then I had the Blue Cheese Burger, my sister had the turkey burger and my mom had the shrimp and chicken jambalaya. The kids had the chicken nuggets and grilled cheese. Everything was delicious and I loved my burger. I am not a huge blue cheese fan but that burger was amazing. Everything was made fresh and the service was excellent. I will definitely be back.“

“Dinner for 2 last weekend was delicious like before...stuffed pork chops and broiled scallops. Will be back again.“

“The food is excellent and our server Matthew was the best! He was personable, excellent communicator, knowledgeable, attentive and we enjoyed getting to know him. Everything we ate was delicious. Center Street Grill is a hidden gem in Williamsburg that we stumbled on thanks to a post on Neighbor to Neighbor. When I read the post I had to check out and I am so glad my husband and our good friend did. We were not disappointed and ready to go back! We will definitely add Center Street Grill to our go to place for date night and a hang out with friends!! I highly recommend!“

“My husband had the steak which had a bit of a kick - just the right amount. I had the burger with lobster and truffle fries. Burger was cooked perfectly. A good portion of lobster on top. We both had the honeydew gazpacho as a starter and it was delicious.“

“Great service and great food. Been three times and each time I’ve gotten Caesar salad that i shared with my husband. Best Caesar salad we’ve ever had. And also got the Huntsman Chicken as known as chicken parmesean the best anywhere. My husband had their salmon dish he said it was the best he ever had. Highly recommend“

“Alice was amazing at offering her guidance for some options. We had numerous appetizers and entrees for our group. The pork belly /fried oysters with pimento cheese grits were a table favorite! This was better than some previous experiences in chef table experience !“

“What a wonderful evening we had! We sat at the bar and were offered cocktail suggestions and pairings. The food was absolutely wonderful. The bartenders were very friendly and accommodating. The chef/owner came to see us after dinner too! We will remember this as one of our the best nights out!“

“First visit but definitely not our last. Cute place, hippy vibe, great food, fantastic staff.“

“Another great night at the Aberdeen Barn. Drinks and appetizers at the bar. Enjoyed an awesome conversation with a couple from Bethesda. The bartender, Ron, did a great job making all of us feel welcome.“

“Outstanding service, very welcoming staff, outstanding ribs! The location is Williamsburg, VA.“

“My husband had the steak which had a bit of a kick - just the right amount. I had the burger with lobster and truffle fries. Burger was cooked perfectly. A good portion of lobster on top. We both had the honeydew gazpacho as a starter and it was delicious.“

“Great sandwiches and right on the runway. Highly recommend for lunch.“

“Exceptional dining experience! Historical location, true to history (real candle at the table, pewter cutlery, authentically inspired food). Delicious meal! Presentation by server and roving entertainment put an absolute blue ribbon on the evening!“

“We ate at the Eagles restaurant the day we arrived at Kingsmill. On our first day we enjoyed the delicious Ruben sandwich, the fries, the huge onion rings perfectly cooked, a very fresh side salad and a shrimp po’boy that was running over with shrimp. On another day we ordered the honey BBG wings. We will visit again the Eagles restaurant the next time we are in Kingsmill.“

“Great food casual atmosphere friendly servers and watressses just to name a few.“

“A fun place for family night out or date night! Awesome food & great service.“

“Yes. They do give you a lot of steak, but the taste is so bland. At least throw some Montreal seasoning on it. Folks think it's good now if you do that it's really gonna do well. I give it a 6.2 out of 10“

“We had a wonderful dining experience from the welcoming greeters at the door to our wonderful server. The food was amazing from pea soup to steak to dessert, and the punch bowl! The Pringle’s ginger beer drink was very good, too. My daughter loved the oysters. It was a wholesome experience with live music and authenticity in the details (even the silverware is made in Williamsburg). It was also a treat to eat somewhere where historical figures dined in colonial times, but also really an art form to serve a menu inspired by recipes from the 1700s (and everything tasted amazing and fresh). The service was pretty impeccable for the whole staff (lots of servers, greeters, and staff).“

“Good eats and great service“

“Derrick our waiter was exceptional! My daughter and I recently went to a luncheon program in the Regency Room. Other years there has been a buffet, but this time it was a set plate affair. Flank steak was on the menu! My daughter is vegetarian! I quietly inquired of Derrick if a vegetarian plate was possible? As he brought everyone at our table their meat meal, he set a vegetable meal in front of her! She was surprised and delighted! He saved the day!“

“This place was clean, food was great but the service was lacking.“

“you have to try the cinnamon swirl pancakes. awesome! and you'll get at least 2 meals out of one order.“

“The club sandwich is really good, the wings are good, the creme brulee was amazing and the chicken cheese steak was delicious. Pretty good food tbh. Also the service was amazing. Everyone was very nice. I ate a few times here on my trip actually“

“Second time this year we visited. Wonderful food, great service. Worth the wait. We really enjoyed the entire experience.“

“We Truly Enjoyed Our Recent Mother’s Day Brunch!!!!! The Service Was Great & Our Meals Were Delish ?“

“Great Atmosphere!! Great Food!!“

“We drive from Newport News every few months! Food is delicious and service is excellent!“

“same ol Hooters. nothing special.. food is ok. juke box is so limited“

“Absolutely a fantastic experience in every aspect. From the welcoming staff, upscale club house, impressive and well manicured golf course, restaurant workers, etc….my wife and I had a day we will never forget. We will definitely be back again.“

“Very nice owner and big portions.“

“Ooooh! These Duck Donuts were super soft and delish!!! Peach Cobbler was my favorite! Other flavors were Oreo, Cinnamon, and Blueberry!!!

We went back the next day to get more Peach Cobbler, Cinnamon Sugar, Strawberry Confetti, and Coffee Cake 😋“

“I plead the 5th but willing to give it another chance!“

“This restaurant is one of the best I have been to overall! The service was great! The food was all amazing! Thank you for making my 43rd born day so special! Special thanks to the manager Andy, our server Alex, & the sushi chef Kenny!“

“I went there on my last night in the Williamsburg area. I ordered the meatloaf from the bartender, and I took a photo after taking one bite. After I finished, I told the bartender that I was disappointed. The meatloaf was phenomenal, but I wish I had another night to eat there again!“

“The House Dressing. IYKYK“

“Delicious food and great service!“

“Very welcoming place. Everyone is nice especially the waitress. Food is good and prices are reasonable.“

“Love Aromas! My fiancé and I were in town for the weekend, we were recommended to Aromas from a local and it did not disappoint! The coffee (cold brew and latte) was great, the food was filling and fast and the atmosphere was lovely! We will be back next time we are in town!!“

“I went to have a late dinner here out of town and our server William was courteous and attentive. He was super sweet and suggested a yummy cheesecake for my birthday desert which was complimentary for my birthday treat from Longhorn!! Service makes or breaks it for me and he won the day with me. He made my visit so pleasant, I felt more than welcome, and the food was DELICIOUS!!! 10/10 I wish service was like that everywhere. I felt welcome and not a burden whatsoever like many servers make you feel when you ask for things. All 3 of us got the Outlaw ribeye and everyone enjoyed it and cooked to perfection. 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾“

“Trivia is the best! People behind the bar are cool and helpful!“

“My first time at winery and the experience was less than amazing. Came out for my best friend birthday and we did a tour and sichel was jut a joy. The knowledge behind wines and the business was awesome. The wine taste great will definitely be back to taste others“

“My husband and I stopped here while visiting Williamsburg with our 1 year old son. The wait staff was extremely friendly to him, the atmosphere as perfect, and the food was delicious. Highly recommend this restaurant. 👍🏼👍🏼“

“I just celebrated a three day Family Teunion at the Colonial Heritage Club. Corey Pollack the facility Director of Happiness was amazing. The entire staff was are five to our needs all weekend.“

“the cleanest buffet we have been to fresh food all employees were very pleasant“