Where to Dine in Colonial Williamsburg for Grand Illumination

As Grand Illumination season nears, we wanted to provide you with a list of specially-themed dining events.

Special Event: Grand Illumination Yuletide Celebration 

Saturdays, Dec. 7, 14 & 21, 2024 | 3pm – 7pm | St. George Tucker House 

Everyone is welcome! Come celebrate with us on Saturday evenings from 3 PM to 7 PM during Grand Illumination on the lawn of the St. George Tucker House. Enjoy a festive Yuletide Celebration featuring delicious European-inspired street foods, holiday treats, and refreshing beverages. Savor flavors from Belgium, Denmark, the Czech Republic, Germany, and Great Britain. We look forward to seeing you there! Prepaid reservations are required. Visit here.

Christiana Campbell’s Tavern: Grand Illumination Dinner

Saturdays, Dec. 7, 14, 21 | 4pm – 8:30pm

Kick off the holiday season with a delightful three-course prix fixe dinner at Christiana Campbell’s Tavern! Enjoy a cozy atmosphere as you savor an appetizer, entrée, and dessert before or after the stunning Grand Illumination fireworks. Our menu features specialty items like fresh fish and seafood, locally sourced produce, delectable desserts, and our renowned sweet potato muffins and spoon bread. Immerse yourself in the lively music from our Tavern musicians while being treated to exceptional service from our friendly staff. Treat your family to a wonderful selection of appetizers, entrées, and desserts! Taxes and gratuity are added at the time of purchase. This event is open to the public but requires a prepaid reservation. 
Children under 3 eat for free.
For reservations visit HERE.

King’s Arms Tavern: Grand Illumination Dinner 

Saturdays, Dec. 7, 14, 21 | 4pm – 9pm 

Kick off the holiday season with a delightful three-course prix fixe dinner at King’s Arms Tavern, either before or after the Grand Illumination fireworks. Savor the performance by our Tavern musicians and experience exceptional service from our friendly staff while enjoying a variety of appetizers, entrées, and desserts with your family. Taxes and gratuity are added at the time of purchase. This event is open to the public but requires a prepaid reservation.  Children under 3 eat for free. 

For reservations visit here.

Grand Illumination Dinner at Traditions

Traditions, Williamsburg Lodge
Saturdays, Dec. 7, 14, 21 | 5pm – 9pm

Enjoy a buffet dinner at Traditions at the Williamsburg Lodge before taking in the Grand Illumination Fireworks. Treat yourself to a diverse selection of seasonal dishes that are sure to delight all palates. Plus tax and gratuity. This event is open to the public but requires a prepaid reservation. Children under 3 eat for free. For reservations visit here.

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