A note about this list

Yorktown and Williamsburg are tourist areas, so all of the restaurants are casual and accept credit cards (except the Yorktown Pub). The listings for Yorktown are all there is. For Williamsburg, we've included only non-chain restaurants at which one of us has eaten and would return to, but there are many we haven't listed. (So many restaurants, so little time!) If you don't see something here that appeals to you, ask the committee organizers to suggest alternatives. Bon appetit!

Williamsburg Lunch         Williamsburg Dinner
Within Driving Distance    Yorktown

Restaurants in Williamsburg

Within walking distance of the Hospitality House:

Williamsburg Lunch:

• Aromas, 431 Prince George Street, near Merchants Square, 757-221-6676. Good coffee & tea, homemade soups, sandwiches, and fresh pastries. Inexpensive.



• A. Carroll's Bistro - Martini & Wine Bar, 601 Prince George Street, 757-258-8882. Sophisticated, contemporary. Moderate-high prices.



• Blue Talon Bistro, 420 Prince George Street, near Merchants Square. 757-476-2583. Diverse menu with French flare. Moderate prices.



• The Cheese Shop, Duke of Gloucester Street, Merchants Square. 757-220-0298. Delicious and filling soups, sandwiches, and a-la-carte salads. Outdoor seating available. Inexpensive.



• College Delly & Pizza, 336 Richmond Road, 757-229-6627. Good subs and sandwiches, outdoor seating available. Inexpensive.



• Green Leafe Café, 765 Scotland Street, 757-220-3405. Pub fare, full dinners, and an extensive selection of beer. Moderate prices.



• Padow's Hams & Deli, 1258 Richmond Road, 757-220-4267. This would be a long walk. Sandwiches and soups. Inexpensive.



• Paul's Deli Restaurant & Pizza, 761 Scotland Street, 757-229-8976. Great subs, strombolis, and Greek fare, if you don't mind the fraternity atmosphere. Inexpensive.



• The Grill, Golden Horseshoe Golf Course, South England Street, 757-229-1000. Historic District, across from the Williamsburg Lodge. Nice lunch served on a covered porch overlooking the 18th hole. Beef Tenderloin Sandwich. Great Bloody Marys. Moderate.



• Kings' Arms Tavern, Duke of Gloucester Street, 757-229-2141. Historic District, opposite the Raleigh Tavern & near Capitol Bldg. 18th century setting. No reservations required. Get there early. Chicken Pot Pie & Mint Juleps. 11:30-2:30 & garden in the back. Moderate to Expensive.

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Williamsburg Dinner:

• Aromas, 431 Prince George Street, near Merchants Square, 757-221-6676. Good coffee & tea, homemade soups, sandwiches, and fresh pastries. Inexpensive.



• A. Carroll's Bistro - Martini & Wine Bar, 601 Prince George Street, 757-258-8882. Sophisticated, contemporary. Moderate-high prices.



• Blue Talon Bistro, 420 Prince George Street, near Merchants Square. 757-476-2583. Diverse menu with French flare. Moderate prices.



• Berret's Seafood Restaurant & Raw Bar, 199 S. Boundary Street, Merchants Square, 757-253-1847. Fresh regional seafood, along with steaks, chicken and duck. Pricey but good.



• Colonial Williamsburg taverns. Reservations for all taverns: 757-229-2141, or 1-800-TAVERNS. Each offers a unique atmosphere and menu. They're fun, but likely to be busy. Reservations strongly recommended. Moderate to high moderate.



• Christiana Campbell's Tavern, on Waller Street near the Capitol. Specializes in seafood.



• Chowning's Tavern, on Duke of Gloucester Street next to Market Square and the Courthouse. Unusual dishes draw on the traditions of working men's pubs of the 18th century. At night, Chowning's offers Gambols, a program that includes such diversions as backgammon, colonial card games and music by balladeers.



• King's Arms Tavern, on Duke of Gloucester Street, opposite Raleigh Tavern. A more genteel colonial tavern featuring18th-century delicacies. Request Room III, a beautiful dinning room. Game Pie, outstanding. Home brewed lagers & ales, extensive wine list, great root beer and ginger ale.



• Shield's Tavern, on Duke of Gloucester Street near the Capitol. Menu inspired by recipes in classic 18th and early 19th century cookbooks. A favorite of one of the meeting organizers.



• Green Leafe Café, 765 Scotland Street, 757-220-3405. Pub fare, full dinners, and an extensive selection of beer. Moderate prices.



• The Trellis, Merchant's Square, Duke of Gloucester Street, 757-229-8610. Contemporary American Dining. Serving lunch 11:00 to 3:00 (with cute outdoor tables) and dinner 5:00-9:30. Don't miss their "Death by Chocolate" dessert. Pricey, good desserts.

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Within driving distance:

• Chez Trinh Vietnamese Cuisine, 157 Monticello Avenue, 757-253-1888. Excellent food at a decent price. Moderate.



• Cities Grille, 4511C John Tyler Highway / Rt. 5, 757-564-3955. American-style bistro, extensive wine list. Open kitchen. High moderate, worth it.



• Giuseppe's Italian Café, 5601 Richmond Road, 757-565-1977. Contemporary pasta, good wines at good prices. Moderate.



• La Tolteca (Mexican), 5611 Richmond Road, 757-253-2939 & 135 2nd Street, 757-259-0598. Basic Mexican food, fresh and tasty. Inexpensive.



• Nawab Indian Cuisine, 204 Monticello Shopping Center, 757-565-3200. Excellent food at a decent price. Interesting lunch buffet on weekdays. Moderate.



• Peking Mongolian Restaurant, Kingsgate Shopping Center, 122 Waller Mill Road (off Rt. 60 Bypass), 757-229-2288 & Ewell Station Shopping Center, Richmond Road, 757-565-1212. Basic Chinese menu plus Mongolian barbecue. Moderate.



• Pierce's Pitt Bar-B-Que, 447 East Rochambeau Road, next to I-64, 757-565-2955. Great barbecue and fries. Not for the calorie-conscious. Inexpensive.



• Le Yaca, Kingsmill Village Shoppes, Pocohontas Trail, 757-220-3616. Provincial French cuisine. Pricey but excellent, 5 stars.

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Restaurants in Yorktown

• Carrot Tree Kitchens at Pate House, 238 Water Street, 757-887-5269. Serving lunch 11:00 am - 2:00 pm. Smoke-free, take out available. Healthy choice of sandwiches and soups along with a not-so-healthy selection of pastries and desserts. Inexpensive.



• Waterstreet Landing, 524 Water Street, 757-886-5890. 11:30 am - 9:30 pm. Take out available. Credit cards accepted. Specialty sandwiches, gourmet pizza, fresh seafood, ice cream, & homemade desserts. Local beer & wine. Best view of the York River. Inexpensive.



• Yorktown Pub, 540 Water Street, 757-886-9964. 11:00am - 2:00am. No credit cards, cash and traveler's checks only. ATM on site. Full menu & daily specials. Homemade desserts. Fun for drinks or food; VIMS students recommend the Pub Cheeseburger or Jalapeno Poppers. Inexpensive.

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