5 Best Restaurants for Birthdays in Williamsburg

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1. Le Yaca - Williamsburg

4.9

Exceptional(9121)

Price: Expensive

• French • Williamsburg

Booked 63 times today

Le Yaca began in 1964 in Courchevel, a tiny, country village in the French Alps. Daniele Bourderau & Gerard decided it would be fun to open a small restaurant. When friends learned of their plans, they told the hopeful restaurateurs they were crazy to think people would drive eight kilometers on a winding, icy road for dinner. Daniele and Gerard hesitated for three months and then decided, “yaca le faire,” a contraction of the French phrase “il n’y a qu’a le faire,” which basically means, “let’s do it.” They called the restaurant Le Yaca as a gag, but the name caught on with customers who were amused by the pun and contributed to the restaurant’s lore by inventing “yaca-isms” of their own: yaca y aller (let’s go). Daniele came to the United States and opened Le Yaca in Williamsburg. Daniel Abid bought Le Yaca in 2001. Daniel worked and trained in such prestigious places as “Le Pre Catelan” and “Lenotre” in Paris; “L’Amandier” and “Roger Verge," and to top it all off, “Alain Ducass

2. Fat Canary

4.9

Exceptional(4893)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Williamsburg

Booked 8 times today

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 61 days in advance. Open daily for dinner, a reservationist is available during the day to take reservations by phone. All reservations are for Fat Canary. Downstairs at Fat Canary is no reservations and is a same day, in-person check-in for our waitlist.

3. Opus 9 Steakhouse

4.7

Exceptional(6018)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Williamsburg

Booked 30 times today

To Our Guests:Whether you are having a romantic evening for two or a business dinner, Opus 9 is sure to surpass your highest expectations. Why not join us tonight?

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4. Gabriel Archer Tavern

4.7

Exceptional(1352)

Price: Moderate

• American • Williamsburg

The Gabriel Archer Tavern was built in 1987 on footprints of an old farm shed. Today, its mission is to provide a memorable farm-to-table dining experience that's both delicious and nourishing. In addition to a half-acre produce garden and greenhouse on site where lettuces and herbs will be grown, our chef works hard to find local farmers as partners in producing a menu oriented towards fresh and seasonal specialties.Our wide variety of fresh selections from our unique menu will guarantee that everyone in your party leaves with a smile.

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5. Waypoint Seafood & Grill

4.5

Awesome(790)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Williamsburg

Booked 11 times today

Welcome to WaypointWaypoint is located in Williamsburg’s Quarterpath Crossing at the intersection of Kingsmill and Route 199, next to the Harris Teeter. The interior décor is polished casual, featuring original works from regional artists – highlighting the Tidewater influence.

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5 restaurants available nearby

1. Le Yaca - Williamsburg

2. Fat Canary

3. Opus 9 Steakhouse

4. Gabriel Archer Tavern

5. Waypoint Seafood & Grill

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