Shields Tavern

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   Mark

   Richmond

   3 reviews

   2.0

   3 reviews

   Dined today

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   Our servers were great. The food was below mediocre, tasted like something from a TV dinner. The room where we were placed in the basement was cold enough for us to have to put our coats back on. Will not return or refer.
   

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   Marty

   Richmond

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Love eating here, however the front room we were in was cold. Everytime the front door was opened, the cold air would rush in....brrrr
   

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   Beverly

   Pittsburgh

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wonderful experience and food. Best salad I have ever had. My server Bruce us the best!
   

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   BARBARA

   Raleigh

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Shields has amazing fare, excellent service and a perfect atmosphere for colonial dining! Chairs are a little stiff backed and uncomfortable but fits the 1700’s lifestyle! Would definitely recommend them.
   

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   Linda

   Wilmington

   12 reviews

   1.0

   12 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 2

   We have been to this restaurant many times during our 50 year residence in Williamsburg. I did not expect the buffet dinner we received, I expected to order from the menu but couldn't because only the buffet was offered. Salad was wonderful, as was the fried chicken. Beef roll up was almost inedible, potato pudding and veggies were also good. The worse part of the meal was the strawberry dessert. Nothing but a few strawberries and a glass of whipped cream. Terrible. Strolling musician was excellent. Cost of meal was approximately $38.00. A cup of coffee was $3.00 additional. No alcohol iof any sort was available. I believe they do not have a liquor license. The best CW could do is close this place permanently and just show it off as a period building, similar to the Raleigh.
   

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   Kelvin

   Richmond

   2 reviews

   1.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on December 14, 2024

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   Our reservation for 12/14 was made 4 months in advance for 7 people coming from out of state who were so excited to be able to go to dinner at a Williamsburg tavern. We received a call from Shields Tavern 2 weeks prior re our reservations to tell us that the tavern was booked for a wedding party and all reservations for that evening were cancelled. There were no solutions offered...just cancelled. The grand illumination was that night so, no other reservations were available for a sit-down dinner within miles. To say that we were so disappointed, was an understatement!
   

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   Bob

   Northern MI

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on December 14, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Perfect in every way from food, to value, and service.
   

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   Bob

   VIP

   Houston

   14 reviews

   5.0

   14 reviews

   Dined on December 13, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Prix fixe menu that provided plenty of food. our server didn't explain it like some of the others we overheard which would have been helpful. All the food was good. Would go again.
   

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   Pam

   Columbus

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on December 13, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We are so excited that Shields Tavern is open again! Our meal was fabulous, service was excellent and the ambiance superior. The musicians are always delightful.
   

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    George

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    The food was very delicious and well worth the price. Ambience was excellent as was the entertainment
    

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