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Where to eat in Williamsburg

6 independent restaurants, bakeries and food spots in Williamsburg. Chains are left out.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

Where to eat in Williamsburg

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    Berret's Seafood Restaurant and Taphouse Grill

    Their seafood is excellent, and the crabcakes in particular are outstanding. Large wine list, beer on tap and they are open late. Run by the same folks who operate Nick's Riverwalk Restaurant in nearby Yorktown. If seafood takes your fancy, visit either or both of these restaurants.

    Dinner $22-30

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    Fat Canary

    Food and wine are uniformly excellent, be sure to try the lamb. The staff are friendly and attentive.

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    La Piazza

    Fine dining restaurant that has received mixed reviews of late regarding the quality of food. The service and ambiance are still up to par, so try for yourself.

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    Peking Restaurant

    Voted #1 "Best of Williamsburg" for 16 years in a row, Peking is famous for their buffet, which includes a made-to-order Mongolian grill, Chinese and Japanese hibachi bars, and a full appetizer bar, vegetarian bar, salad and dessert bar.

    Daily 11:30AM-8PM

  5. Eat

    The Blue Talon

    Specializing in "serious comfort food", the Blue Talon has a wide selection of homey favorites.

    $17-27 mains

  6. Eat

    The Daily Grind

    Coffee shop in the college. It is only open when class is on. The Grind also has a variety of cheap and tasty sandwiches and baked goods. Tends to be vegan/vegetarian friendly and to use organic ingredients.

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Williamsburg (CC BY-SA 4.0).