Williamsburg Dining

There are many places to eat in Williamsburg. They are mostly located in two areas: Merchants Square and a small stretch of Richmond Road. Richmond Road contains many of the chain restaurants found all over the east coast. In Merchants Square you will find The Trellis, The Blue Talon, The Cheese Shop, The Fat Canary, Lenny's, and Aromas, among others. The Trellis and Blue Talon are popular places for more expensive gourmet cuisine. The Cheese Shop, Lenny's and Aromas are best for lunch and they are also well worth visiting. The Gazebo, on Bypass Road, is a great place for breakfast. Colonial Williamsburg has a few taverns where historically costumed staff serve colonial fare. They are good places to eat and a must-visit for any Williamsburg tourist.

Some of the best food experiences are to be found in one of the following places:

The Cheese Shop
424 Prince George Street, Williamsburg, VA 23185
+1 757-220-0298
The Williamsburg Cheese Shop, located in the heart of Colonial Williamsburg's Merchant Square, is a local landmark. A ten minute walk from the Cedars of Williamsburg Bed & Breakfast, the Cheese Shop is usually a first stop for people returning to Williamsburg for a visit.

Berret's Seafood Restaurant and Taphouse Grill
199 S Boundary St (Merchants Square)
+1 757 253-1847
3107 Atlantic Ave
+1 757 491-1800
Their seafood is excellent, and the crabcakes in particular are outstanding. Large wine list, beer on tap, open late. Run by the same folks who operate Nick's Riverwalk Restaurant in nearby Yorktown. If seafood is your thing, visit either or both of these restaurants.

The Whitehall Restaurant
1325 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185
+1 757 229-4677
The only truly authentic European fine dining restaurant on the Peninsula, recently receiving five-star ratings for food and atmosphere. Relax at Williamsburg's most elegant bar and sleek, cozy lounge, featuring its own separate small plates menu.