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Fat Canary, Williamsburg, VA

Fat Canary

4.9
4.9
4916 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 23 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 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

  • 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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Tom Power
  • Area
    Williamsburg
  • Cross Street
    Between S. Henry & Boundary & Francis Streets
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 4,916 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
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Virginia

    Best Food

  • Virginia

    Best Service

  • Virginia

    Innovative

  • Virginia

    Contemporary American

  • Williamsburg

    Best Overall

  • Williamsburg

    Best Food

  • Williamsburg

    Best Service

  • Williamsburg

    Best Ambience

  • Williamsburg

    Best Value

  • Williamsburg

    Hot spot

  • Williamsburg

    Great for fine wines

  • Williamsburg

    Good for special occasions

  • Williamsburg

    Lively

  • Williamsburg

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
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.

4,916 Reviews
  1. ShelleyB VIP

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 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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  2. Richard VIP

    Richmond207 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 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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  3. BrianS

    Baltimore1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. Corey

    Richmond2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always The Fat Canary was an amazing, elegant and tasty experience. We return time and again and have yet to be disappointed. We will be back again!

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  10. Michael VIP

    Richmond22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything far exceeded our expectations. Perfection

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Fat Canary is rated 4.9 stars by 4916 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 23 times today
Google Map for Fat Canary

410 West Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg, VA 23185

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Between S. Henry & Boundary & Francis Streets
  • Area
    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 Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Tom Power
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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