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Fat Canary, Williamsburg, VA

Fat Canary

4.9
4.9
4866 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Charming
This high-energy bistro took over as Williamsburg's best restaurant as soon as it opened in 2003. The sophisticated but relaxed dining room has an open kitchen, which uses fresh, local ingredients for its creative American fare. Reservations for the dining room and the bar are recommended and may be made up to 2 months in advance. Open daily for dinner, a hostess is available during the day to take reservations by phone.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (757) 229-3333
  • Website
    http://fatcanarywilliamsburg.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Tom Power
  • Location
    410 West Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg, VA 23185
  • Neighborhood
    Williamsburg
  • Cross street
    Between S. Henry & Boundary & Francis Streets
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 4,866 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Virginia

    Best Food

  • Virginia

    Contemporary American

  • Williamsburg

    Best Overall

  • Williamsburg

    Best Food

  • Williamsburg

    Best Service

  • Williamsburg

    Best Ambiance

  • Williamsburg

    Best Value

  • Williamsburg

    Hot spot

  • Williamsburg

    Neighborhood gem

  • Williamsburg

    Great for fine wines

  • Williamsburg

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Williamsburg

    Romantic

  • Williamsburg

    Good for special occasions

  • Williamsburg

    Lively

  • Williamsburg

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Fat Canary in Williamsburg is a culinary gem known for its "amazing" food and "top notch" service. Frequent guests praise its "wonderful" atmosphere and consistently "fabulous" dining experiences. Perfect for special occasions, this restaurant excels with an impressive menu and attentive staff. Reservations are recommended due to its popularity.

4,866 Reviews

  1. Paul

    Raleigh

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been coming here for 15 years and it is always amazing!

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  2. Michael

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an absolutely wonderful time for my wife’s birthday, service and food were superb, highly recommend

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  3. Dean

    Pittsburgh

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is consistently amazing, best place in Williamsburg, we love coming here

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  4. Claudia

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you Fat Canary and Erika for such a lovely evening. The food, drinks and service were fantastic. Cannot wait to come back.

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  5. Chara

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The cuisine was wonderfully presented and full of flavor. My husband and I had the foie gras & oyster gumbo to start and the Halibut & scallops for an entree. I must say that we were both pleasantly pleased with each dish and enjoyed our dinner very much so. It was worth the 2 month reservation wait time.

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  6. Marc

    New Orleans

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food and always superb service. We make it a point to dine here every time we come to Williamsburg.

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  7. Jeffrey

    Baltimore

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food as always. Keith was our server and he was personable and professional.

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  8. Paul

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We celebrated our 40th anniversary by having our 1st dining experience at the Fat Canary. It won't be our last meal there! We loved it! The food was prepared beautifully and arrived hot and delicious. The wait staff was kind and attentive. Can't wait to come back and and we aren't going to wait 40 years this time!

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  9. Anne

    Richmond

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fabulous experience. Generous portions, creative cocktails, Kevin was very knowledgeable and provided good direction.

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  10. Krista

    Washington DC

    97 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    97 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent meal and cocktail! Probably one of the best Old Fashions I’ve ever had. I had the scallops which were mouth watering. My date had the salmon which was also tasty. Our waiter was so personable, warm, and attentive.

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FAQs

Fat Canary offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (757) 229-3333.

Fat Canary is rated 4.9 stars by 4866 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Fat Canary

410 West Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg, VA 23185

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Between S. Henry & Boundary & Francis Streets
  • Neighborhood
    Williamsburg
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Tom Power
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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