These Williamsburg, Virginia Restaurants Offer Unique Ambiance

Famous for being a favorite haunt of George Washington’s for fresh seafood, Christiana Campbell's Tavern is a historic tavern that has been faithfully recreated and now serves fine Southern fare and fresh seafood as it did in the times of the founders. Adorned with period décor from the 18th century, including brass sconces, pewter candlesticks, and reproduction chairs, the restaurant serves a menu of fresh seafood such as crab, shrimp, fish, and scallops based on Mrs. Campbell’s original recipes. Diners are served by servers dressed in fashions from the 1700s while listening to members of the Waterman’s Family play and sing in the lobby.

Christiana Campbell's Tavern, 101 S Waller St, Williamsburg, VA 23185, Phone: 800-447-8679

Locally owned and operated by the White family for over four decades, the Aberdeen Barn is a classic steak and seafood restaurant with an open-hearth grill, a raw bar, and a casual, rustic, candlelit atmosphere. Locally known as a “special occasion” restaurant with an intimate clubby ambiance, the Aberdeen Barn specializes in serving food hot off the grill, including the finest USDA corn-fed beef, organic chicken and pork, and fresh seafood. The award-winning restaurant also offers a selection of curated wines from around the world, local craft beers, and signature cocktails.

Aberdeen Barn, 1601 Richmond Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23185, Phone: 757-229-6661

Located in Colonial Williamsburg's Merchants Square, Berret's Seafood Restaurant & Taphouse Grill has been serving fresh seafood and other regional cuisine since 1983. Offering two dining choices in one convenient location, namely Berret's Seafood Restaurant and the Taphouse Grill, diners can enjoy a seasonal menu of regional seafood and a variety of fresh seasonal catches at the restaurant, and an expanded 80-bottle wine list with 15 wines by the glass and a selection of microbrews.on tap and by the bottle at the Taphouse. The nautical eatery boasts an outdoor grill on which summer fish such as cobia, tuna, wahoo, and bluefish are grilled to perfection, along with rockfish, redfish and sea bass in the spring. Landlubbers can tuck into steaks, chops and poultry entrées, and there is a special menu for children.

Berret's Seafood Restaurant & Taphouse Grill, 199 S Boundary St, Williamsburg, Virginia 23185, Phone: 757-253-1847

Located in Colonial Williamsburg's Merchants Square, the Blue Talon Bistro is a cozy bistro that serves classic French brasserie fare in a bright and sunny teal-and-tangerine space. Seamlessly blending casual comfort and top-notch quality, the restaurant serves classic dishes such as traditional French onion soup, boeuf bourguignon, bucatini pasta with ground duck and pork belly and delicious crème brûlée. Chef David Everett creates Plates of the Day and Weekly Specials, and don’t miss the World's Best Coffee and fresh-baked croissants, coffee cake and morning pastries for breakfast.

420 Prince George St, Williamsburg, VA 23185, Phone: 757-476-2583

Cochon on 2nd is a friendly open-kitchen restaurant in the heart of Williamsburg that serves refined New American cuisine and craft cocktails in an inviting atmosphere. The brainchild of Executive Chef Neil Griggs, Cochon on 2nd is the newest restaurant to hit the Hampton Roads dining scene, offering rotating menus of innovative cuisine prepared with locally sourced ingredients. The perfect spot for everyday, exceptional, or indulgent experience, the restaurant offers a unique dining experience at the Chef’s Table, which overlooks the open kitchen and is designed to be fun and adventurous. Guests can enjoy a personalized multi-course dinner with wine pairings based on personal preferences.

311 2nd St #106, Williamsburg, VA 23185, Phone: 757-229-1199

Overlooking Colonial Williamsburg's Merchants Square, the Fat Canary is an award-winning bistro-style restaurant that promises an unforgettable evening for those wanting romance. The refined, green-walled bistro adds a special touch to couples celebrating their love by printing personal menus with messages of love. The contemporary bistro serves seasonal menus of creative cuisine which includes fresh seafood such as Pan Seared Sea Scallops and Grilled Atlantic Salmon, along with entrées of Pan Seared Quail, Free-Range Guinea Fowl with Parmesan Gnocchi, and Heritage Breed Pork Chops with Goat Cheese Soufflé. The restaurant has a charming patio for outdoor dining in the summer months and an adjacent cheese shop which sells a variety of handmade cheeses and deli items.

Fat Canary, 410 W Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg, VA 23185, Phone: 757-229-3333

The Fireside Chop House is a long-standing steakhouse that has been serving the finest cuts of aged steak, prime rib, and beef for the past 40 years. Boasting traditional steakhouse décor with dark wood and leather accents, elegantly dressed tables and gleaming silverware, the steakhouse serves a menu of thick house-butchered cuts of USDA choice steaks, free-range chicken and pork, fresh seafood and a range of vegetarian options. The full-service bar has an extensive menu of fine wines from around the world, which can be enjoyed by the glass or bottle, craft beers on tap or by the bottle, and handcrafted cocktails.

Fireside Chop House , 1995 Richmond Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23185, Phone: 757-229-3310