New American Restaurants in Williamsburg, VA

“This is a true fine-dining, cheffy restaurant. The food is outstanding, as is the attentive service. The meal is paced well and the intimate dining room with the open kitchen screams big city class. The mozzarella appetizer is unique and wonderful. The short ribs and scallops are super. And it's hard to find any spot that cooks fish better. If there's a halibut special when you're there, dive in.“

“Even though it was a rainy Sunday, our party of four really enjoyed our brunch. With a view of the vineyard, we lazily dined on the turkey & brie, BLT, shrimp & grits and eggs benedict with Virginia ham which were all outstanding. We also enjoyed the extended wine tour after the brunch, well worth the time and expense.“

“The food taste really good. My son order chicken and waffles and the chicken was ACTUAL fresh cooked, not frozen. The prices were very reasonable and serving sizes were great. Great family friendly environment!...and the coffee wasn't watered down like most pancake places in the area.“

“Rocco's has fantastic brisket for which they are best known, but what's really fantastic is the hometown attitude and caring of the staff - especially when you consider you are in one of the busiest tourist towns, that also happens to be a prestigious college town, @William & Mary. Rocco's gets busy by the bus load, literally! But the entire crew are patient and jovial for your entire dining experience“

“Had a fabulous evening celebrating our anniversary. The food is wonderful, starting with an amuse bouche (a sort of mousse-like watermelon gazpacho) and a terrific assortment of breads, each with its own butter. We both had the roasted oysters (a little on the briny side for me but my husband loved them). For the mains ("premier" course) I went all out and had the Wagyu ribeye (an additional charge) and hubby had the beef short ribs. Fantastic! The desserts were out of this world--do not miss Abby's Confections, an assortment of exquisitely crafted small gems of deliciousness. Hubby had the Hazelnut Ice Cream Torte, which was equally over the top. The menu is prix fixe with option of 3 or 5 courses--3 was plenty of food. We opted for the (very good) wine pairings. You can get great meals at a few other spots in Williamsburg, but what really made this evening stand out was the service--starting with the hostess knowing our name before we said it. Our server, Brian, was outstanding--professional, knowledgeable, and just the right level of friendliness. We were well taken care of by the other waitstaff as well. Very pricy but definitely worth the splurge!“

“I got the Caribbean chicken and shrimp, and it was delicious. It was served in a pineapple shell. The saffron rice was layered at the bottom and absorbed all of the flavors from the shrimp chicken peppers and onions. The dish had a good chicken to shrimp ratio, and both were well seasoned. The bread was ok, like my rolls not so heavy. The servers were attentive and kept my water glass filled.“

“Absolutely lovely venue, stately and classy. The food was all excellent, service was very personal. Waiter addressed us by name. Only criticism was the amount of spirits in the martinis were so small that we needed to order a double which ended up costing about $40 per martini. Also, when you make a reservation, there is no information that the menu for outdoors is more pub like and different from the menu inside. Namely, you can't have regular meal outdoors, which was disappointing.“

“We make this place a standard stop when visiting Williamsburg. Lots of college students, tourists and Williamsburg residents frequent here. The coffee options and food selections are extensive and the quality is always top notch. Open for breakfast and lunch daily. Dinner is usually available as well but can be seasonal so make sure you check. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Enjoy all the aromas you can take in!“

“Saved by an Angel This started out to be a lost cause. After driving and walking around for 35-45 minutes (mostly due to Yelp directions) we were not in a great mood when we found the tavern door. We had just rolled into town and weren't in the mood for a dog chase. Once inside we immediately thought this was not the dining establishment we had thought. Scrambled around for a drink or dinner menu for longer than seemed appropriate, but we were finally welcomed and presented with the evening's offerings. Though tempted to walk out unserved, Angel made her way over to our table, and we got a pretty dandy lager. Soon after that we had our grilled chicken masala, which was very tasty. So our long episode ended up being a rewarding treat.“

“I know what you’re thinking…. The pineapple logo… you’re nervous to go given the stigma… well I’ll tell you what! The only swinging going on here is me making birdies on the par 3s! Great service and friendly staff, topped off with a phenomenal layout and manicured turf, you simply can’t ask for a better time!“