Cochon on 2nd
$$$ • Diners, Bars, Vegetarian
Hours:
311 -106 2nd St, Williamsburg
(757) 229-1199
About Cochon on 2nd
Customers' Favorites
Cochon on 2nd Reviews
Ratings
Menu
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5 - 9PM |
| Wednesday | 5 - 9PM |
| Thursday | 5 - 9PM |
| Friday | 5 - 9PM |
| Saturday | 5 - 9PM |
| Sunday | 5 - 8PM |
Cochon on 2nd offers a mix of experiences, with some customers appreciating the excellent service and delicious food, while others miss the old menu and larger portions. The environment is described as casual yet elegant, making it a must-visit in the Williamsburg area. Customers have enjoyed dishes like hanger steak with a mustard cream sauce, halibut with a Parmesan Panko crust, and scallops. The service has been praised, with servers described as friendly and professional, contributing to an overall enjoyable dining experience. However, there have been mentions of wait times that affected first impressions. Despite this, many customers appreciate the quality of food and the reasonable wine prices.
The restaurant has received positive reviews, with customers describing the food as outstanding, including perfectly seared scallops and spot-on yellowfin tuna. The staff, particularly the waitress Allison, have been praised for their knowledge of the menu and attentive service. The atmosphere has been described as romantic, with the added details making for a memorable dining experience, especially for an anniversary.
Recently, diners have noted that Cochon on 2nd remains wonderful, with some choosing the crab cake appetizer and pairing it with the vegetable of the day and au gratin potatoes. The crab cake was described as outstanding, almost solid backfin. Others enjoyed dishes like pork with the veggie du jour and au gratin potatoes, all praised as wonderful. Many also appreciated the Creme Brulee dessert. The owner and chef, Neil, continues to impress with consistent quality.
Customers have also highlighted the excellent quality of food and friendly service, even when the server was a bit distracted due to many tables. Although noise levels can be high, making conversations difficult, the overall experience remains highly positive. Visitors from outside the area have remarked that Cochon on 2nd is a superb restaurant, better than many in Washington, DC, with thoughtful staff, proper timing, and well-sized portions. The wine list, though short, offers fairly-priced selections that showcase the region and varietal well. Many feel the restaurant provides a top-notch gourmet experience worth returning for.