12 Best Southern Restaurants in Williamsburg

“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 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).“

“Today's my birthday so I took the day off of work and headed with a friend to Old Chickahominy House for breakfast. I got the Old Chickahominy breakfast. The country ham was shaved and so delicious with the hot biscuits. We even had a slice of pie before we left. DELICIOUS.“

“This Tavern, along with the staff, and a waitress who had not only great server skills, but a wonderful side of great attitude to go along with it!!! I was there with my son on Thursday, 10/9/25 and will prayerfully return ASAP!!! The music/singing transported me back to a more genteel era, and as I am a true fan of the years '1732 - 1834;' it was indeed a breath of fresh air!! God bless you all for all you did/do!! Best endeavors, Letitia Cline“

“Fantastic meals in Williamsburg! My wife and I went there for multiple meals during our stay. From amazing Burgers to Short Rib and grits with popped Sorghum, the meals were outstanding, as were the mixed drinks, and the staff were top notch. Highly recommend!!“

“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.“

“The food was delicious and people were very nice!! The space was incredibly small for a Mother's Day brunch with the amount of people. Not the best for handicap accessible with the amount of tables/chairs in the way then standing in a long line due to only having one buffett side. We were told the location changed due to the low amount of people but it seemed overly packed in the space where they had the Mother's Day brunch.“

“Stopped before leaving Williamsburg to grab lunch. Friendly service, served quickly and fresh. Definitely recommend.“

“Great food. Great service.“

“just loves the owner... very polite and caring..very professional and great service..very recommended“

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

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