Capt. George's and other rest. in Williamsburg

We are going to be staying at the Manor Club in Williamsburg next week and I am looking for restaurants. There will be at least 7 of us and up to 12 people so I don't want many expensive restaurants.

We ate at Capt. George's several years ago and I don't remember being too impressed with it. My 17 yr. old grandson loves seafood buffets and I think he may want to go here. Can anybody tell me about the food quality? The cost?

I haven't really cared about many of the restaurants I have tried in Williamsburg although it has been several years. I used to like the Trellis but I see it has gotten some bad reviews.

We used to like a restaurant called the Gazebo and one of the taverns in the historic district but I don't remember which one.

Any advice?

I like Capt. Georges and my neighbor swears by it, but my wife doesn't like it so we never go. It's about $25pp.

For your money, here are the best choices:

Sal's by Victor - best simple Italian Restaurant
Pierce's BBQ
Old Chickahominy House (Lunch)
Blue Talon Bistro - great bistro food at about $15-22pp without alcohol
Regattas - Kingsmill Resort Sports Club...casual and very good

More money:
Trellis - still good, but competition has caught up
Fat Canary
Dining Room at Ford's Colony
Kings Arms Tavern
Christiana Campbell's Tavern

Breakfast:
Gazebo
Colonial Pancake House
National Pancake House


Also, there are a lot of new restaurants in New Town. The entire area of New Town wasn't even there three years ago. It's worth a trip and there are some very nice restaurants there.

I second Sal's by Victor. Very good traditional italian, and inexpensive.

Red,Hot and Blue BBQ is also very good.

There is a La Tolteca mexican restaurant that was in a hotel lobby - maybe Holiday Inn - they had good food, good prices.

I like Capt Georges better than most seafood buffets.

Also there is a Olive Garden in Williamsburg. As an alternative to dining in and all that involves with a large group . . if you call in the am, you can order a pan of lasagne, breadsticks and salads for up. Everything is ready to eat. They have a "to go menu on their website.

Thanks everyone for the suggestions. Please keep them coming.

My favorite restaurants are those that are right in Historic Williamsburg, and in my opinion, are not to be missed. They are a bit more expensive than going to a usual restaurant, but the food is delicious and the experience is delightful. My two favorites are the Kings Arms, and Shields Tavern. Two others include Christiana Campbell's Tavern and Chowning's Tavern. The official Williamsburg website lists these restaurants, and gives some sample menus, and the children's menus as well. If you do decide to try one of these, I recommend reservations, but they are not always needed. Have fun! Williamsburg has a lot to offer, and I am sure you will enjoy it there!

I concur about the taverns - we loved all the taverns in historic Williamsburg. Chownings is the least expensive and least formal, and reservations are least necessary - why not at least try it? But all are worth at least 1 meal.

I didn't know there is a Red Hot & Blue there - but I'd recommend them based on my experience of this chain elsewhere - great food and not expensive. An order of their nachos (with the smoked chicken, which I love), is enough for a meal for 2 adults, probably for under $10.

I also agree with the selection of the taverns within Colonial Williamsburg.

I never cared too much for Capt. Georges. For a chain, Red, Hot, and Blue is pretty good. I have heard that Pierce's BBQ is pretty good although I have yet to eat there.

Other chains in the area include Carrabbas. They have some good dishes there that my wife and I like. We also like to go to the Kyoto Japanese restaurant. It cooks hibachi style at the table. I have also gone to the Whaling Co. seafood restaurant. It was enjoyable, although not on par of the seafood restaurants right here in Maryland.

Bart

There has been a La Tolteca in the Comfort Inn Outlet Center at 5611 Richmond Rd in Williamsburg for several years, and the entrance to the restaurant is in the motel lobby. Two or three years ago a second Williamsburg La Tolteca was opened at 135 2nd St. This second one is not associated with a motel.

Thanks everyone. We leave tomorrow morning for Williamsburg.

I've decided we'll definitely try Kings Arms and Sal's by Victor. There is several more on the "try to do" list. Capt. George is still a maybe.

The King's Arms has their famous "Peanut Soupe", a tavern specialty! When we went there the last time, I had "Mrs. Vobe's Tavern Dinner" which included chicken breast, ham, potatoes, pecan pie, and more! My husband had the "Colonial Game Pye" which had venison, rabbit, duck and vegetables and he said it was one of the best dishes he had ever eaten. Those Williamsburg restaurants right in Colonial Williamsburg such as the King's Arms, all have their menus displayed outside of the restaurant. So you can look them over and check out the prices. It is nice to go there in the evenings and eat by candlelight. You can usually see the fife and drum parade marching down the main street from the restaurants. At night they carry torches as they march along. When you arrive in Williamsburg you should go to the Visitor Center and get a schedule of events for the week. You can schedule your dinner to coincide with some of the other events that are going on in Colonial Williamsburg. Also near the King's Arms Tavern is a nightly ghost walk which is fun.