Suggestions for Williamsburg, VA

[Goldi]

We are headed to Williamsburg June 12-19th. We are looking for suggestions for places to eat, prefer moderately priced. Wondering where the locals go?

We plan to visit Colonial Williamsburg and the Jamestown settlement. Any advice? Other places to visit?

 

[nerodog]

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We are headed to Williamsburg June 12-19th. We are looking for suggestions for places to eat, prefer moderately priced. Wondering where the locals go?

We plan to visit Colonial Williamsburg and the Jamestown settlement. Any advice? Other places to visit?
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Take a peek at some of the inns with traditional foods. Reservations needed !! Nice atmosphere.

also look at LA Tienda, Spanish tapas. Great catalogue.

 

[pedro47]

We liked Food for Thought, Aberdeen Barn,and Sal‘s by Victor Italian restaurant.

 

[jonmaiman]

It's been a few years since we last went. With that disclaimer, another vote for Food for Thought.

 

[Iggyearl]

Our daughter lives there, and we have a second home there. In order of favor: Food for Thought, Second St. Bistro, Oceans & Ale (beer selection) and Craft 31 (beer selection). I would make reservations at all of them as the waits can be long. Food for Thought is our favorite by far. Howard, the owner, may stop by to chat, and the walls are filled with different cerebral passages. Fun to read. A good breakfast choice is Astronomical Pancakes, although they get crowded and don't take reservations. If you just want to sit around and snack, Aleworks is the local brewing favorite, and usually has a great food truck on the weekends. Check their website.

 

[Big Matt]

Agree with Pedro's list. I'll add:

Whaling Company
Cheese Shop (sandwiches)
DOG Street Pub
Pauls Deli (Newtown)
Pierces BBQ
Fat Tuna Grill
Giuseppi's
Berrett's Seafood for outdoor seating, a beer, and oysters
Colonial Pancake House
Aromas

 

[wackymother]

Cochon on 2nd! Fabulous for a fancy night out. Also Old City Barbecue.

 

[Goldi]

Thanks for all the wonderful restaurant recommendations! I'll make some reservations.
We are hoping for some pleasant weather next week in Williamsburg.
If we should decide to go to the beach, where would you suggest?

 

[wackymother]

Thanks for all the wonderful restaurant recommendations! I'll make some reservations.
We are hoping for some pleasant weather next week in Williamsburg.
If we should decide to go to the beach, where would you suggest?

The closest beach, as far as I know, is Virginia Beach, about an hour away.

 

[wackymother]

I meant to add that we really like the behind-the-scenes walks at Colonial Williamsburg. You need to get tickets at a certain level and then make reservations for these. There's one that looks at the horses and barns, one that goes to an archaeology lab, one that explores the historic school, and I think one more.

The programs where they talk about the rare animal breeding programs are also really interesting. Those are usually held outdoors and you don't need special tickets, you just show up.

Indoors at the art museum, we once saw a great program about Civil War photography. Just once, though, in all the times we were there. Free with admission to the (beautifully air-conditioned) art museum.

 

[Goldi]

I meant to add that we really like the behind-the-scenes walks at Colonial Williamsburg. You need to get tickets at a certain level and then make reservations for these. There's one that looks at the horses and barns, one that goes to an archaeology lab, one that explores the historic school, and I think one more.

The programs where they talk about the rare animal breeding programs are also really interesting. Those are usually held outdoors and you don't need special tickets, you just show up.

Indoors at the art museum, we once saw a great program about Civil War photography. Just once, though, in all the times we were there. Free with admission to the (beautifully air-conditioned) art museum.

We'll check out the behind the scene programs. There is so much to do at CW...we may just get season tickets.

 

[wackymother]

We'll check out the behind the scene programs. There is so much to do at CW...we may just get season tickets.

We usually do. It ends up being pretty affordable and then we don't have to worry about which programs we can or can't attend.

 

[Goldi]

We usually do. It ends up being pretty affordable and then we don't have to worry about which programs we can or can't attend.

That's what I'm thinking. We could come back next May or early June. Timeshares at Williamsburg are plentiful.

 

[wackymother]

That's what I'm thinking. We could come back next May or early June. Timeshares at Williamsburg are plentiful.

We have very occasionally managed to make two trips in a year! April is very nice there. We've been there for Christmas week, too.

 

[escanoe]

We liked Food for Thought, Aberdeen Barn,and Sal‘s by Victor Italian restaurant.

We like Sal's as well .... but I would recommend ordering a family meal from there and picking it up versus eating in the restaurant. We have done it both ways but like the meal takeout best and it offers more value as well.

 

[pedro47]

We like Sal's as well .... but I would recommend ordering a family meal from there and picking it up versus eating in the restaurant. We have done it both ways but like the meal takeout best and it offers more value as well.

Outstanding suggestion. I also liked Sal’s super sub toasted. It is excellent.IMHO.

 

[Grammarhero]

Check to see if places have coupons! I know Colonial Pancake House has 10 percent off online coupons.

 

[Grammarhero]

You may also want to visit:
1) Yorktown Riverwalk Landing (free boardwalk)
2) Yorktown Beach (it's going to be hot),
3) American Victory Monument (free),
4) Cornwalis Cave (free, Cornwallis' Cave - Virginia Sportsman (thevirginiasportsman.com) ),
5) Redoubt 10 (free, where Hamilton, Lafayette, and Laurens charged the British at night with their bayonets), and
6) American Revolution Center/Museum ($20?)

 

[Grammarhero]

The closest beach, as far as I know, is Virginia Beach, about an hour away.

Nope, Yorktown Beach (smallish) is closer. When we were there three weeks ago, there were two weddings, one engagement party, and a prom going on in Yorktown. Guess folks were tired of the pandemic.

 

[Goldi]

You may also want to visit:
1) Yorktown Riverwalk Landing (free boardwalk)
2) Yorktown Beach (it's going to be hot),
3) American Victory Monument (free),
4) Cornwalis Cave (free, Cornwallis' Cave - Virginia Sportsman (thevirginiasportsman.com) ),
5) Redoubt 10 (free, where Hamilton and Lafayette charged the British at night with his bayonets), and
6) American Revolution Center/Museum ($20?)

Great suggestions! Looks like we'll have plenty to do!

 

[Goldi]

Check to see if places have coupons! I know Colonial Pancake House has 10 percent off online coupons.

We'll look for the coupons!

 

[Grammarhero]

Great suggestions! Looks like we'll have plenty to do!

The six Yorktown sites I pointed out are all within five miles of each other. You may want to visit Redoubt 11 as well.

 

[Grammarhero]

@Goldi if you, your SO, or your kids want to get into the Yorktown/Hamilton mood: 70th Annual Tony Awards 'Hamilton' - YouTube

The Yorktown chapter is inaccurate on three matters. First, Laurens was NOT "in South Carolina, redefining bravery. We won't rest until we end slavery." Laurens was with Hamilton at Yorktown and also attacked Redoubt 10. Second, Lafayette was NOT "there waiting in Chesapeake Bay." Admiral French Admiral de Grasse was. Lafayette was also with Hamilton at Yorktown and attacked Redoubt 11. Third, the battle took three weeks, not one week. I don't know why Lin Miranda artistically changed Laurens and Lafayette to be away from Hamilton during Yorktown.

 

[Goldi]

@Goldi if you, your SO, or your kids want to get into the Yorktown/Hamilton mood: 70th Annual Tony Awards 'Hamilton' - YouTube

The Yorktown part is inaccurate on three matters. First, Laurens was NOT "in South Carolina, redefining bravery. We won't rest until we end slavery." Laurens was with Hamilton at Yorktown. Second, Lafayette was NOT "waiting in Chesapeake Bay." Admiral French Admiral de Grasse was. Lafayette was also with Hamilton at Yorktown and attached Redoubt 11. Third, the battle took three weeks, not one week. I don't know why Lin Miranda artistically changed Laurens and Lafayette to be away from Hamilton during Yorktown.

Wow! Thank you for sending the YouTube link! So much to learn. I love history.

 

[Grammarhero]

Wow! Thank you for sending the YouTube link! So much to learn. I love history.

Historical marker shows Hamilton, Lauren’s, and Lafayette were together at Yorktown.