Best Restaurants for Groups in Colonial Williamsburg

Ever since we found Le Yaca a year ago on a trip to Colonial Williamsburg, they earned a place on our “must do” lists. The service is impeccable - the food perfectly prepared - somehow managing to be imaginative and classic at the same time. The restaurant is beautiful as well. Cocktails were generous and the prix fixe menu will give you pause, with all the incredible options. Also of note: every single staff person seemed genuinely pleased to have us as guests. Smiles, greetings, and thanks made us feel welcomed into a place they were proud to represent.

Came in for nice quiet lunch before the holiday crowds hit. Excellent food and service all the way our server Justice (Justus) was super, attentive and well-trained! We definitely will ask him next time we are in!

We were seated quickly and Darrell (a recent Virginia Wesleyan graduate) was our server. As always, service here is exceptional. We have been coming here for years, and have sometimes cancelled reservations elsewhere just to enjoy another meal here. My husband salmon and shrimp in parchment that he raved over. I had gluten free baked crab cakes that were outstanding. The portions are huge, so no room for dessert. It’s a popular restaurant, we recommend reservations for the evening especially over holidays. But you will have a superb meal!

Wonderful birthday dinner. The food was outstanding and our waiter was the best.

I don’t know if this was the Williamsburg lodge or it was open table, but absolutely horrible direction on where to go. We went to the lodge and talked with 4 different people at the entrance, two restaurants and a hospitality person. All kept directing us to an empty room. There were at least 20 others wondering around with us. Finally go to the front desk and she knew where it was! 10 minute walk and we found it and everything else was great. Food was very good and service was exceptional- even when it rained😀