formal Dining

Blue Talon Bistro    $$$

420 Prince George Street / phone: 757-476-2583
With an eclectic menu from curried goat, to shrimp & polenta, to roasted quail, the Blue Talon has flavors to delight everyone. Grilled, blackened and pan-seared beef & seafood, fresh and tasty salads, a country ham Mac & Cheese, and even a juicy hamburger with fried egg & smoked bacon are served up in this charming establishment located in Merchants Square. / Serving breakfast, lunch & dinner / Reservations suggested

Fat Canary    $$$

410 W Duke of Gloucester Street / Merchants Square / phone: 757-229-3333
A cozy and popular bistro located in the heart of Merchants Square, the Fat Canary also offers seasonal patio dining. With a creative menu, with emphasis on freshness of the season offerings, they offer entrees of seafood, beef, pork, lamb and game. / Broad wine list / Reservations strongly suggested

Le Yaca    $$$

1915 Pocahontas Trail / phone: 757-220-3616
Noted for its authentic French cuisine, Le Yaca has been a Williamsburg favorite for 25 years. Lunch is a delight with seafood, poultry & beef dishes with imaginative fresh salad combinations & superb Mountain-style French Onion soup. Like lunch, the expanded dinner menu offers a la carte & three-course prix fixe menus with soup or salad, delectable entrees & amazing homemade desserts. / Reservations recommended for evening dining

Opus 9    $$$$

5143 Main Street / New Town Center / phone: 757-645-4779
Casually elegant, Opus 9 also exudes a club-like lounge sophistication, along with first class service. Specializing in steak & prime rib, they also carry seafood specials including Live Maine Lobster, award winning Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes as well as fine list of house made desserts. This is a special occasion venue with a comfortable and charming ambiance. / Reservations Suggested / Wine Spectator Award of Excellence

Regency Dining Room at the Williamsburg Inn    $$$$

136 East Francis Street / phone: 757-229-2141
An abode of quiet elegance, the beautiful Regency Room at the Williamsburg Inn is a multiple award winning restaurant with an ambience to match. Succulent seafood and regional specialties accompany a menu filled with continental flare. / Reservations Required / Dinner and dancing is offered Friday and Saturday nights / Jackets required for dinner / No denim permitted, except at Breakfast.

The Dining Room at Ford's Colony    $$$$

240 Fords Colony Dr. / phone: 757-258-4107
A AAA five star rating provides a clue to what’s in store at this Dining Room. Perfection! Call well in advance and reserve the exclusive chef’s treatment, where guests watch at a special table as each entrée is prepared and then served. Reserve a place in The Dining Room for an extremely special evening! Reservations Required.

The Trellis    $$$

403 E Duke of Gloucester St. / phone: 757-229-8610
With a following that spans the country, this acclaimed café, restaurant and grille serves contemporary cuisine, with seasonal offerings of seafood and select entrées grilled over an open fire. The Trellis desserts “are to die for” and are featured to compliment their outstanding wine selection. / Merchants Square. / Reservations Suggested