Where to eat in Colonial Williamsburg?
Where to eat in Colonial Williamsburg? Which restaurants are open in the summer and what are the new offerings?
There are quite a few places to grab a bite when visiting Colonial Williamsburg or just meeting a friend for lunch. In the restaurants below, you’ll find options for the best place to eat when needing to entertain kids, family dinners for all ages, best colonial bites, and best restaurants for those on the go, among others. Some even have great kids menus like the King’s Arms Tavern Young Patriot Menu. It has all the kid classics. And if you are looking for that perfect latte – we always find it at The Cupboard in the Williamsburg Inn. It is a grab and go stop that never disappoints.
Best Midday Bites
The Cheese Shop
- Open (Tue – Sat): 10 am to 6 pm | (Sun): 11 am 6 pm
- Gourmet sandwiches, salads, and cheese platters
- Outdoor seating ideal for families
- Convenient for a quick bite or a relaxed, casual meal
Museum Café
- Lunch (Sun – Fri): 11 am to 3 pm
- Offers Saturday brunch
- $$
- Salads, soups, sandwiches
- Convenient for a quick bite or a relaxed, casual meal
- “Future Archaelogist” (kids) menu
Best Quick Morning Bite
The Cupboard
- Open (Daily): 6:30 am to 3:30 pm
- $
- ADA-Accessible
- Located in the Williamsburg Lodge
- Hot chocolate, tea, and coffee
- Breakfast sandwiches and pastries
- Convenient for families on the move
Best Colonial and Modern Bite
Chowning’s Tavern
- Now Open for the Season! – Chowning’s Garden Bar/Grill (Thurs. – Sat): 11 am to 5 pm
- Now Open for the Season! – Chowning’s Cider Stand (Daily): 11 am to 5 pm
- The Cider Stand offers pastries, cold sodas, apple cider, and ginger cake
- Traditional pub food like meat pies and BBQ
- Casual, family-friendly setting
- Offers “Gambols,” which are colonial games and sing-alongs
Chowning’s Tavern (To-Go)
- Quick bites such as sandwiches, salads, and wraps
- Convenient for families on the move
- Picnic-friendly options
Best Colonial Bites With Entertainment for Kids
Christiana Campbell’s Tavern
- Open (Tue – Sat): 4 pm to 8 pm
- $$
- Colonial-era seafood dishes (shrimp, scallops, fish, world-renowned crab cakes)
- Menu offers chicken and beef dishes as well
- Authentic 18th-century atmosphere
- Kid-friendly with colonial games
- Walk-up only
- *Not ADA-accessible
King’s Arms Tavern
- Lunch (Daily): 11 am to 2 pm
- Dinner (Thur – Mon): 4:30 pm to 8 pm
- $$
- ADA-Accessible dining is available in the Purdie Kitchen (this colonial building is separate from the King’s Arms Tavern)
- Colonial fare such as peanut soup and prime rib
- Historical ambiance with costumed servers
- Fantastic Braised Shank of Lamb
- Special children’s menu (Kids’ menu (includes Jefferson Baked Mac n’ Cheese, Hot Dogs, Chicken Strips, Cheese Burgers and Grilled Cheese)
Best Grab & Go
Dubois Grocer
- Open (Daily): 11 am to 5 pm
- $
- Quick lunch options and snack-type foods
- Convenient for families on the move
Green Course Clubhouse Grill
- Open (Daily): 11 am to 5 pm
- ADA-accessible
- Convenient for families on the go
Best Casual but Luxe Lunch Options
Gold Course Clubhouse Grill
- Lunch (Daily): 11 am to 4 pm
- The Gold Bar (Daily): 11 am to 5 pm (Pending Weather and Tee Times)
- Downstairs bar has grab-and-go meal and snack options
- $
- 1st floor is ADA-Accessible
- Reservations available
- Vegetarian, gluten-free, vegan, and soy-free options
- Nut-free menu
- Outdoor and indoor dining options
- Kids’ menu
Best Casual Option for Entertaining Kids
Huzzah’s Eatery
- Grab & Go (Thu – Mon): 4 pm to 9 pm
- $
- ADA-Accessible
- American fare including wood-fired pizzas and burgers
- Play area for children
- Casual and relaxed environment
Best Bakeries
McKenzie Apothecary
- Open (Daily): 8 am to 3 pm
- $
- House-made pastries, coffee, teas, sandwiches, and other beverages
- Convenient for families on the move
Raleigh Tavern Bakery
- Open (Daily): 9 am to 5 pm
- $
- ADA-accessible
- Dog-friendly
- Fresh sandwiches
- Freshly baked goods
Shields Tavern – CURRENTLY USABLE FOR SPECIAL EVENTS ONLY
- $$
- ADA-Accessible
- Southern cuisine with a colonial twist
- Family-oriented dining experience
- Outdoor seating available
Best Casual Dinner for All Ages
Sweet Tea & Barley
- Dinner (Sun – Thu): 3 pm – 11 pm | (Fri – Sat): 2 pm – 12 am
- $$
- ADA-Accessible
- Located in the Williamsburg Lodge
- Gluten-free, vegetarian, and dairy-free options available
- Pub-style food
- Kids’ menu
- Juneteenth Menu Option (4 pm to 10 pm)
Best Resort Casual Family Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
The Social Terrace
- Now Open for the season! (Weather permitting)
- Bar (Sun – Thu): 4 pm to 9 pm | (Fri – Sat): 4 pm to 10 pm
- Kitchen: (Sun – Thu): 5 pm to 9 pm | (Fri – Sat): 5 pm to 10 pm
- ADA-Accessible
- $$
- Dog-friendly
- Family-friendly patio space
- Independence Day Bash with Yard Games and music by Jocelyn Oldham
Terrace & Goodwin Rooms
- Breakfast (Daily, Walk-In Only): 7:30 am to 10:30 am
- Brunch (Sunday Only): 11 am to 2 pm
- Dinner (Sun – Thu, Reservations Recommended): 5 pm to 9 pm | (Fri – Sat): 5 pm to 10 pm
- $$
- ADA-Accessible
- Located in the Williamsburg Inn
- Prix-fixe breakfast & Sunday menus
- Brunch menu includes a signature amuse bouche, and three-courses
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free dinner menu options
Traditions
- Breakfast (Daily): 7 am to 11 am
- Lunch (Thu – Sun): 11:30 am to 2 pm
- $$
- ADA-Accessible
- Gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegetarian options
- Walk-in only
- Continental Breakfast
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