While staying at the Williamsburg Lodge I was offered free breakfast here each day… I only came one of the two mornings I stayed here to try their breakfast. The hostess was kind of challenged in being able to keep up with just the few parties waiting to enter… service from her was very slow and aloof. Once seated, service was great. The selection of what they give in the in the “continental breakfast” was great, as it was a typical full buffet, just not their specialties and honestly, that was all I needed.
The eggs were decent. The English muffins were hard and stale, clearly left out from the day before – yuck. The bacon was great. The venue was nicely decorated in the typical Williamsburg period décor, which is appealing considering it’s the norm for the area.
Overall – I’d definitely not come here for a meal I had to pay for, but for a complimentary meal, it’ll do.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 4
L G
We tried this due to convenience of location since we are staying in this hotel. Would absolutely not recommend. The food was not great. The service was terrible. Server just acted like she didnt want to be there. I had to ask for creamer for my coffee multiple times, it was cold by the time she brought the creamer, the food was way overpriced for what it was, my kids were not even offered a drink, I honestly left very annoyed. The hostess also acted like she didnt want to be there. There was one waitress (that wasn't ours) that seemed to be engaging, but the others just lifeless.
Do not waste your money here!
William Colburn
July 4th buffet was basic American fare but it was done well. It wasn’t a great value for the money but there were limited options and it was July 4th in Williamsburg so I was grateful we were able to secure a reservation.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Bridger
For a Fourth of July event in Colonial Williamsburg it was underwhelming. Standard buffet lineup. Didn't appear they did anything different other than line up a buffet and hang some decorations. For 50$ a person, I would look elsewhere.
Tim T
We attended their Mothers Day Brunch and it was fantastic. Wife loved it, and even the kids who are usually very picky eaters went back to the buffet for seconds and thirds. Great atmosphere, great service, great food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Caitlin
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.
Richard Underwood
Just okay. Had brunch. Server was nice and attentive. Food was average. Benedict was not cooked properly. If you’re in the hotel it’s an okay option. If you’re visiting no need to go out of your way.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
MARK MULVANEY
Made reservations for 8:30 Christmas Eve, big mistake, they were not prepared for late reservations, If you are charging $60 per person for a Christmas Buffett, have someone monitor the Buffett so it is fresh for all patrons. Many selections were cold or slightly warm, lids were kept open by patrons for serving dishes. Ran out of a couple deserts, server went in back to inquire, they were out, assuming Earlier reservations got the best. Soup was watered down and cold, salads had no taste really, Coffee was very weak. Service was excellent. Sadly they charged $3.20 service charge for 2 glasses of wine plus tax. Although disappointing, we still tipped our server. Atmosphere was okay, we were seated at a table by the door into dining room. Thought it would be better.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 5
Dawson Kelleher
It’s a hotel buffet, nothing less, nothing more. The “pay for a reservation” feels like a trick to make it feel fancier. I felt obligated to eat the $60 of food that the reservation cost, you want fancy and good food try second street bistro.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Willetta
Not good food for the price! Buffet food was cold, been sitting for a while. The best thing on the seafood buffet was the braised beef :(
Food was excellent and fresh,and the service was outstanding congratulations Nemanja D Always a pleasure to coming to Williamsburg colonial
Lew
Though we had reservations it was still a30 to 40 minute wait time. Our server was not very good. She spilled a glass of water on our table and said she would be right back to clean it up. We were halfway thru the meal before she finally wiped it up. She totally forgot our bread and delivered it five minutes before we left. Our glasses of water and soda were left empty through out most of the meal. She said she would bring me a set of clean eating utensils but never did. She was very chatty and attentive to the tables around us (all who had rooms at the lodge as we loudly overheard their drinks being charged to their rooms). It is an experience I will never recommend to anybody and seriously doubt if we will return...... for the price totally not worth it!
Michael
Food was ok but not great. Our server was overwhelmed by how busy it was so not very attentive. Vegetable selection was very limited and too gourmet. My wife who has a gluten issue was extremely limited as to food choices. I doubt we'll be partaking next Christmas.
Valerie
We came to Traditions for our Christmas Day dinner. It was $350 for four adults and an all you can eat buffet style. The waitress was very nice but had too many tables - the drink orders, refills, bread runs, bussing tables, and questions from her area was just too much. She gave it a solid effort and kept a cheerful attitude, though. The guys helping behind the buffet were all polite and helpful, too. The food buffet was kept warm and containers were kept full. That said, it wasn't anything particularly good - especially for the price. We would consider going back if the price was half of what it was but there are much better restaurants in the same price bracket in the area.
Amanda
Staff was amazing! Went for Christmas Day and was so thankful a place was open for dinner this day! The staff was so attentive and hard working and were very very kind! Thank you so much for giving us a wonderful Christmas Day dinner enjoyed ❤️
While staying at the Williamsburg Lodge I was offered free breakfast here each day… I only came one of the two mornings I stayed here to try their breakfast. The hostess was kind of challenged in being able to keep up with just the few parties waiting to enter… service from her was very slow and aloof. Once seated, service was great. The selection of what they give in the in the “continental breakfast” was great, as it was a typical full buffet, just not their specialties and honestly, that was all I needed.
The eggs were decent. The English muffins were hard and stale, clearly left out from the day before – yuck. The bacon was great. The venue was nicely decorated in the typical Williamsburg period décor, which is appealing considering it’s the norm for the area.
Overall – I’d definitely not come here for a meal I had to pay for, but for a complimentary meal, it’ll do.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 4
We tried this due to convenience of location since we are staying in this hotel. Would absolutely not recommend. The food was not great. The service was terrible. Server just acted like she didnt want to be there. I had to ask for creamer for my coffee multiple times, it was cold by the time she brought the creamer, the food was way overpriced for what it was, my kids were not even offered a drink, I honestly left very annoyed. The hostess also acted like she didnt want to be there. There was one waitress (that wasn't ours) that seemed to be engaging, but the others just lifeless.
Do not waste your money here!
July 4th buffet was basic American fare but it was done well. It wasn’t a great value for the money but there were limited options and it was July 4th in Williamsburg so I was grateful we were able to secure a reservation.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
For a Fourth of July event in Colonial Williamsburg it was underwhelming. Standard buffet lineup. Didn't appear they did anything different other than line up a buffet and hang some decorations. For 50$ a person, I would look elsewhere.
We attended their Mothers Day Brunch and it was fantastic. Wife loved it, and even the kids who are usually very picky eaters went back to the buffet for seconds and thirds. Great atmosphere, great service, great food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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.
Just okay. Had brunch. Server was nice and attentive. Food was average. Benedict was not cooked properly. If you’re in the hotel it’s an okay option. If you’re visiting no need to go out of your way.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Made reservations for 8:30 Christmas Eve, big mistake, they were not prepared for late reservations, If you are charging $60 per person for a Christmas Buffett, have someone monitor the Buffett so it is fresh for all patrons. Many selections were cold or slightly warm, lids were kept open by patrons for serving dishes. Ran out of a couple deserts, server went in back to inquire, they were out, assuming Earlier reservations got the best. Soup was watered down and cold, salads had no taste really, Coffee was very weak. Service was excellent. Sadly they charged $3.20 service charge for 2 glasses of wine plus tax. Although disappointing, we still tipped our server. Atmosphere was okay, we were seated at a table by the door into dining room. Thought it would be better.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 5
It’s a hotel buffet, nothing less, nothing more. The “pay for a reservation” feels like a trick to make it feel fancier. I felt obligated to eat the $60 of food that the reservation cost, you want fancy and good food try second street bistro.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Not good food for the price! Buffet food was cold, been sitting for a while. The best thing on the seafood buffet was the braised beef :(
Restaurantji Recommends
Food was excellent and fresh,and the service was outstanding congratulations Nemanja D Always a pleasure to coming to Williamsburg colonial
Though we had reservations it was still a30 to 40 minute wait time. Our server was not very good. She spilled a glass of water on our table and said she would be right back to clean it up. We were halfway thru the meal before she finally wiped it up. She totally forgot our bread and delivered it five minutes before we left. Our glasses of water and soda were left empty through out most of the meal. She said she would bring me a set of clean eating utensils but never did. She was very chatty and attentive to the tables around us (all who had rooms at the lodge as we loudly overheard their drinks being charged to their rooms). It is an experience I will never recommend to anybody and seriously doubt if we will return...... for the price totally not worth it!
Food was ok but not great. Our server was overwhelmed by how busy it was so not very attentive. Vegetable selection was very limited and too gourmet. My wife who has a gluten issue was extremely limited as to food choices. I doubt we'll be partaking next Christmas.
We came to Traditions for our Christmas Day dinner. It was $350 for four adults and an all you can eat buffet style. The waitress was very nice but had too many tables - the drink orders, refills, bread runs, bussing tables, and questions from her area was just too much. She gave it a solid effort and kept a cheerful attitude, though. The guys helping behind the buffet were all polite and helpful, too. The food buffet was kept warm and containers were kept full. That said, it wasn't anything particularly good - especially for the price. We would consider going back if the price was half of what it was but there are much better restaurants in the same price bracket in the area.
Staff was amazing! Went for Christmas Day and was so thankful a place was open for dinner this day! The staff was so attentive and hard working and were very very kind! Thank you so much for giving us a wonderful Christmas Day dinner enjoyed ❤️
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