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Fat Canary, Williamsburg, VA

Fat Canary

4.9
4.9
4907 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 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
  • 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, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 4,907 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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Virginia

    Best Overall

  • Virginia

    Best Food

  • Virginia

    Best Service

  • Virginia

    Innovative

  • Virginia

    Contemporary American

  • Williamsburg

    Best Overall

  • Williamsburg

    Best Food

  • Williamsburg

    Best Service

  • Williamsburg

    Best Ambiance

  • 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 is a top-notch dining destination, known for its "amazing food" and "excellent service." This charming restaurant offers a creative, "cheffy" menu with standout dishes like foie gras and halibut. Guests appreciate the "wonderful atmosphere" and attentive staff, making it perfect for special occasions. Despite being "pricy," it's considered "worth every penny."

4,907 Reviews

  1. Dale

    VIP

    Richmond

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meal and great service. Not the least expensive meal in town but we knew that going in. Very nice date night experience.

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  2. Stephen

    Richmond

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding in all respects. Pricey but very very good

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  3. Tatyana

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing place! Great food, service and ambience.

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  4. Tammy

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food and service! Highly recommend The Fat Canary when you are in Williamsburg, VA.

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  5. John

    VIP

    Richmond

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent waitstaff and menu. Absolutely amazing food. Good for a joyous evening with family.

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  6. Larry

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food and service. The best restaurant meal I have had in a long time. Pricy, but worth every penny!

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  7. Joycelyn

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    No wonder it’s so hard to get a table. The service, food and cocktails were all excellent. Highly recommend for a date night or adult dinner with friends.

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  8. Susan

    Las Vegas

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful evening tonight. Sylvia was amazing in the service. We are looking for her to do great successes in finance when she graduates this spring!  The food was as always great! You cannot go wrong with the Fat Canary!!

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  9. Jim

    Richmond

    46 reviews

    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service as usual, with our drinks of choice waiting for us at our favorite table with our favorite server, Keith ready for our order. The food was outstanding, oyster stew and lobster linguini to start and beef filet and halibut fish special for the main course with an ice cream special and chocolate mousse cake for dessert. The only thing keeping it from being absolutely perfect was that the chairs have gotten increasingly uncomfortable. The banquette seating is still comfortable but the chairs are in need of a refresh or replacement. Colonel Crayon would greatly appreciate it.

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  10. Jim

    Richmond

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve never had a disappointing meal at the Fat Canary. We were hoping for a halibut special and were fortunate to experience a delicious variation with risotto.

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FAQs

Fat Canary is rated 4.9 stars by 4907 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 22 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
  • 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, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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