Fat Canary

4.9

4917 Reviews

$50 and over

Contemporary American

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2 people

14 Mar 2025

11:00 pm

Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

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 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.

Additional information

Location
410 West Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Phone number
(757) 229-3333
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Hours of Operation
Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Tom Power

Popular dishes

Tuna Tempura*USD 26.00
Avocado, Cucumber, Nori, Radish, Soy, Wasabi
Crispy Rappahannock OystersUSD 26.00
Sweet Onion, Tomato, Green Chile
LobsterUSD 26.00
Fettuccini, Peas, Pistachios, Chives
Fricassée of RabbitUSD 22.00
Wild Mushrooms, Leeks, Sage, Buttermilk Biscuit
House-made MozzarellaUSD 18.00
Virginia Ham, Walnut Pesto, Heirloom Tomatoes, Balsamic
Seared Foie GrasUSD 29.00
Hazelnut Toast, Blackberries, Watercress
Ginger Barbecued Pork RibsUSD 23.00
Marinated Cucumber Salad

Salads

Manakintowne Greens, Peaches, Almond CrackerUSD 14.00
Caromont Farms Goat Cheese, Port Wine Vinaigrette
Hearts of Romaine, Focaccia Croutons, ParmesanUSD 14.00
Roasted Garlic Dressing
Arugula, Frisée, Beets, Fennel, Citrus, WalnutsUSD 16.00
Dried Apricots

Entrees

Pan Seared Sea Scallops, Lemon Basil RisottoUSD 38.00
Ratatouille, Curry
Grilled Atlantic Salmon*, Fregula Pasta, RapiniUSD 36.00
Capers, Golden Raisins, Eggplant, Roasted Garlic Butter
Pan Seared Duck Breast, Farro, Celery RootUSD 36.00
Cherry Demi Glace
Roasted Half Chicken, Parmesan GnocchiUSD 32.00
Roasted Butternut Squash, Wild Mushrooms, Thyme Pan Jus
Heritage Breed Pork Chop*, Goat Cheese Bread PuddingUSD 40.00
Golden Apple Sauce, Grilled Onion
Braised Beef Short Rib, Jasmine Rice, Shiitake MushroomsUSD 42.00
Scallions, Sweet Chile
Grilled Beef Tenderloin*USD 54.00
Grilled Asparagus, Crispy Rosemary Steak Fries, Bleu Cheese Butter

Desserts

Ginger ShortcakeUSD 15.00
Cream Cheese Frosting, Apricots, Candied Pistachio, Turmeric-Ginger Crumble, Coconut Sauce
ProfiterolesUSD 13.00
Espresso Ice Cream, Chocolate Sauce
Almond-Basil MadeleinesUSD 15.00
Madeleines, Almond-Lemon Crumble, Peach Puree, Whipped Cinnamon Honey, Sweet Corn Ice Cream
Macadamia Nut PieUSD 15.00
Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, Pineapple Brulée
Dark Chocolate Mousse TriangleUSD 15.00
Flourless Chocolate Cake, Cranberry, Shortbread
Cheese PlateUSD 20.00
Selection of Three Cheeses, Fresh Fruit, Port Wine Reduction, Toasted Pistachios
Daily Selection of SorbetUSD 10.00

What 4,917 people are saying

Fat Canary reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

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Contemporary American
Williamsburg
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Hot spot
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Great for fine wines
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Good for special occasions
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Review summary

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Fat Canary in Williamsburg impresses with "outstanding" food, "top-notch" service, and a "delightful ambiance." It's a favorite for special occasions, offering a "wonderful experience on all counts." Highlights include the unique mozzarella appetizer and perfectly executed seafood dishes. Reservations are recommended, as it's a "must-do" dining destination in the area.

4,917 Reviews

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Mark
Denver2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The braised short ribs were the best I've ever eaten. The service was great. We will go back for sure!
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC12 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Exceptional experience. Look forward to dinner on next Williamsburg trip.
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ShelleyB VIP
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was delicious! Our awesome server, Melissa, was not only super sweet and efficient, but really helpful ! All her menu recommendations were spot on!!! Wonderful evening. Thank you!!!
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Richard
Richmond208 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food!! Outstanding service!! The rockfish was special and the filet was top quality!
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BrianS
Baltimore1 review
5.0
Dined on 7 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding in every way! Wonderful setting, wonderful service and incredible dishes! Has become our new go-to place!
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Melissa VIP
Hawaii15 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We are NEVER disappointed with our experiences here. BRAVO!!!
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Heidi VIP
Washington DC22 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had heard that the Fat Canary was excellent. We were not disappointed! The appetizer special for the evening was Cauliflower soup, it was amazing! We had a Special entree for the evening, Rockfish with Shrimp, amazing! The roasted chicken was equally as good. Our server, from Kosovo was very good, so pleasant and very knowledgeable of the menu. We much enjoyed our evening.
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Christine
Richmond10 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had the scallops and polenta. Superb. My husband had the duck and he loved it! We opted to take the flourless chocolate cake home. It was more like a wonderful chocolate mousse in cased in a triangle of luscious dark chocolate. Perfect end to a perfect night.
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Krista VIP
Washington DC98 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
As always, a fabulous experience! My dinner-mate and I shared the lobster fettuccine as an appetizer. So rich and delicious. Then I had the arugala & beet salad which was flavor packed. As an entree the duck was perfectly paired with a lucious cherry sauce and mouthwatering farro. The Fat Canary will continue to be one of my favorite Virginia restaurants.
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Tony
Richmond240 reviews
5.0
Dined on 24 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience on all counts! Can’t miss with the daily soup (oyster on this visit) or entree. Open kitchen and lively bar add to the atmosphere.
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Fat Canary is rated 4.9 stars by 4917 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

14 Mar 2025

11:00 pm

Booked 9 times today

410 West Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg, VA 23185

Additional information

Phone number
(757) 229-3333
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Hours of Operation
Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Tom Power

Fat Canary

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About this restaurant

Additional information

Grilled Beef Tenderloin

House-made Mozzarella

Dark Chocolate Mousse Triangle

Appetizers

Tuna Tempura*USD 26.00

Crispy Rappahannock OystersUSD 26.00

LobsterUSD 26.00

Fricassée of RabbitUSD 22.00

House-made MozzarellaUSD 18.00

Seared Foie GrasUSD 29.00

Ginger Barbecued Pork RibsUSD 23.00

Salads

Manakintowne Greens, Peaches, Almond CrackerUSD 14.00

Hearts of Romaine, Focaccia Croutons, ParmesanUSD 14.00

Arugula, Frisée, Beets, Fennel, Citrus, WalnutsUSD 16.00

Entrees

Pan Seared Sea Scallops, Lemon Basil RisottoUSD 38.00

Grilled Atlantic Salmon*, Fregula Pasta, RapiniUSD 36.00

Pan Seared Duck Breast, Farro, Celery RootUSD 36.00

Roasted Half Chicken, Parmesan GnocchiUSD 32.00

Heritage Breed Pork Chop*, Goat Cheese Bread PuddingUSD 40.00

Braised Beef Short Rib, Jasmine Rice, Shiitake MushroomsUSD 42.00

Grilled Beef Tenderloin*USD 54.00

Desserts

Ginger ShortcakeUSD 15.00

ProfiterolesUSD 13.00

Almond-Basil MadeleinesUSD 15.00

Macadamia Nut PieUSD 15.00

Dark Chocolate Mousse TriangleUSD 15.00

Cheese PlateUSD 20.00

Daily Selection of SorbetUSD 10.00

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