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Fat Canary

410 W Duke Of Gloucester St, Williamsburg, VA 23185-3603
757-229-3333
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Ranked #4 of 243 restaurants in Williamsburg
Cuisines: American
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Good for: Romantic, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
Dining style: Casual Dining
Cross street: Between Henry and Boundary Sts
Description: This high-energy bistro took over as Williamsburg's best restaurant as soon as it opened in 2004. The sophisticated but relaxed dining room sports a long bar down one side -- a favorite local watering hole -- and an open kitchen which uses fresh local and other ingredients for its creative American fare.
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Oakton, Virginia
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74 reviews 74 reviews
56 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 38 cities Reviews in 38 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

My husband and I spent four days traveling in VA for our anniversary. This was hands down the best restaurant we went to. Worth every penny. The food was of top quality, with no misses. The staff explained what was in the food if asked with great detail. Strongly recommend eating at this restaurant if you want fine dining in... More

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Ohio
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15 reviews 15 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013 NEW via mobile

I cannot find enough good words about the spectacular dinner my husband and I had here last night. My husband had foie gras, and I had a special soup, made with leeks and crab, which was delicate and full of flavor. The foie gras was close to the best we've ever tasted. For our entrée we shared a grouper, which... More

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Swedesboro, New Jersey, United States
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44 reviews 44 reviews
27 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

The hotel recommended this restaurant as being the most popular and the lines outside the restaurant indicate that it may be, however everything is ala carte and very expensive. If you like to spurge this is the place for you. If not, there are many other good places to eat.

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See 8 more reviews by Claudia F for Williamsburg
Nashville, TN
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5 reviews 5 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

Best meal we had in Williamsburg during a spring break trip in mid-March. Everything was fresh, flavorful and beautiful. Our 12 year old son ordered quail, a bit out of his norm. The waiter told us the chefs were worried he wouldn't take to it. Sure enough, when we looked toward the open kitchen, they were looking out to see... More

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Centreville, Maryland
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

One of my all time favorite restaurants. I only eat at the bar because it is so much fin to interact with the other patrons. Never have had a bad meal. The food is always well prepared and innovative.

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See 6 more reviews by Penny L for Williamsburg
Lynchburg, Virginia
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59 reviews 59 reviews
46 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

If you are touring or staying in Colonial Williamsburg this is a good restaurant to go to but make sure you make reservations because it is very popular and can get a little noisy at times. Overall the food is good, but be prepared to spend a little extra then normal.

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Orlando, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

Food and service were excellent, plus 1 party in our group is gluten intolerant and they were very accommodating. We ate at 4 different places in historic area and this was my favorite.

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

Food wonderful, wine selection greats and Paula our waitress was so knowledgeable about bothe the food and wine. She was also a great source of the VA Wines. We found a few VA wines on her recommendation that we would buy again.

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Raleigh, NC
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12 reviews 12 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

We enjoyed an amazing anniversary dinner this past Friday- from our greeting at the door to the personalized menu for our anniversary- the entire staff was great. The food was amazing. We started with a viognier from Virginia that was exceptional. I allowed my husband and the server to convince me on the rabbit fricassee appetizer and I am so... More

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Upper Coverdale
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21 reviews 21 reviews
16 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013 via mobile

We had the pleasure of dining at the Fat Canary in April. We called to book a reservation but were told they were completely booked but if we wanted to dine at the Fat Canary we should arrive close to 5 pm and ask for a seat at the bar. We did this and we were seated immediately and ordered... More

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