23 Best Seafood Restaurants in Williamsburg

“We brought my mother in law here for her first time and let me just say—it was love at first bite. The char-grilled oysters? Life changing. She was mid-sentence and just stopped to close her eyes and savor (I kid you NOT!) that’s when I knew we made the right decision in bringing her to one of our favorite spots. I’ve been coming here with my husband for a while now, and they never miss. We split the grilled fish (always fresh, always flavorful), and we request the chili oil on the side because a little goes a long way. Pro tip: their house hot sauce? We buy it every time we’re there. We also ordered the ceviche (refreshing, balanced, and beautifully plated, and their margarita is one of the few in town that actually tastes crafted—not syrupy. The War & Pisco cocktail was a surprise favorite for my MIL; light, sparkling, with a perfect hint of raspberry and basil. The vibe is cozy but lively, perfect for a date night or introducing someone to your go-to local gem. Every time we visit, the food is consistent, the service is kind but never pushy, and we leave talking about what we’ll order next time.“

“Outstanding seafood, a welcoming atmosphere, and impeccable service. Easily one of the best seafood restaurants in Williamsburg. Already looking forward to my next visit!“

“Anya, Christina and the chef were very nice and professional. They responded in as timely manner. They had a pleasing personality. The taste and quantity of the food was good. GThe atmosphere was excellent.“

“Always a favorite when we are in town, from the pretzel, crab dip, blackened fish tacos to blueberry margaritas, you really can’t go wrong. Love the new location! See you again, soon!“

“Thank you Robin, for making our experience at Bonefish truly memorable. Everything was perfect and right on time!“

“Service, food and server was amazing! Delicious food. Friendly, quick and attentive server. The corn muffins and baby back ribs are AMAZING!!“

“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!“

“We enjoyed our dinner and our server, Jared, was attentive. The choice of a 70's radio station was a bit odd and even though I like the music, it would have been a more pleasant dining experience if the volume was a little lower.“

“The elegance of the decor is very elegant, and the food is perfect plus great place to be“

“On Sept 9 2022 my friends visited Carrabba in Williamsburg during our excusion. The server, Laura, was more of a treat than what we could have imagined. She was friendly, acompandating to us, the seasoned ladies. She knew what to say and how to interpret facial expressions. She didn't get upset when a dish had to be sent back. The manager was gracious also. But Laura, is the consummate server and needs to train others on how to be kind to others whether you want to or not. Give her a Raise!!! We will be back.“

“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.“

“I'm visiting from NJ & had never been to this spot, but I'll mos def be returning!! I ordered a seafood combo platter and have no regrets. Food is fresh, seasoned well and the portions are more than ample. I'm trying to get back here b4 I head to NJ Friday morning.“

“Our fav!!! We absolutely love the food and atmosphere and will go out of our way to dine here. Absolutely delicious every time!“

“This is hands down my favorite restaurant in Williamsburg. Great authentic and delicious Italian food.😋“

“Family run gem! My go to lunch spot! Best happy hr(5-8) in town!“

“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).“

“I love this place. Coming from Maryland, we love our steamed crabs. It took us a few years to find where we could get some locally, but we finally found Carino's. Granted they aren't as big, but we've never had a bad one yet and he steams and seasons them perfectly. Maybe some day I'll be able to take a picture before I eat them all!! Oh, and don't forget to ask for some spiced steam shrimp!!“

“I was SO HAPPY when Bangkok Garden came to Williamsburg. I'm a big Thai food fan, and there was only one other option, quite a bit further away. I'm pretty sure I remember this right: this used to be a KFC and the owners converted it into a wonderful Thai restaurant, and it's one of the places I try to get my wife to go to when I get the call on where to eat.\n\nIt's on Richmond Road, just west of William and Mary. It would be easy to miss, other than the fact that they are two Thai restaurants straddling a Mexican place. The decor is like pretty much any Thai place. But the food is great, and fast, and really reasonable. Nothing fancy. Just really good food.“

“Had a great time the people where nice and friendly. The people at the pro shop and cart guys. Where very friendly. I would like to thank Tim“

“I was soooooooo disappointed yesterday. Opus 9 is one of our favorite places. This was a girls day celebration of birthdays and it was such a bad experience. First of all it took way over an hour to get our food and finally when it came the steak was overcooked on the salad. The monte criste was cooked so much that my friend couldn't eat it. Then when she told our server, she didn't even offer her anything else or to compensate for it. We ordered bananas foster for dessert and I've had it before and it wasn't as good which was a huge disappointment. Overall I'm just really disappointed. I cater to this restaurant all the time but I'm not sure after this experience. So sorry this has to be a bad review because I always raved about your restaurant.“

“it was great will be back“

“Been searching near and far for fried pickle spears and this place did not disappoint they were phenomenal. The sandwiches were great too i got a BLT the wife got the turkey breast sub and my 2 yr old got a grilled cheese it was all delicious.“

“The ambiance is exquisite -- fine dining at its best. The service was impeccable. At one point I had two different servers assisting me with my cocktail decision. My Miso Green Goddess Salmon was unique and delectable. The Vanilla Panna Cotta was worth every calorie! My son loved his Chicken Francaise. It was truly a wonderful dinner.“