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Le Yaca - Williamsburg, Williamsburg, VA
Le Yaca - Williamsburg, Williamsburg, VA
Le Yaca - Williamsburg, Williamsburg, VA
Le Yaca - Williamsburg, Williamsburg, VA
Le Yaca - Williamsburg, Williamsburg, VA

Le Yaca - Williamsburg

4.9
4.9
9236 Reviews
$31 to $50
French

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 34 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Romantic
Le Yaca began in 1964 in Courchevel, a tiny, country village in the French Alps. Daniele Bourderau & Gerard decided it would be fun to open a small restaurant. When friends learned of their plans, they told the hopeful restaurateurs they were crazy to think people would drive eight kilometers on a winding, icy road for dinner. Daniele and Gerard hesitated for three months and then decided, “yaca le faire,” a contraction of the French phrase “il n’y a qu’a le faire,” which basically means, “let’s do it.” They called the restaurant Le Yaca as a gag, but the name caught on with customers who were amused by the pun and contributed to the restaurant’s lore by inventing “yaca-isms” of their own: yaca y aller (let’s go). Daniele came to the United States and opened Le Yaca in Williamsburg. Daniel Abid bought Le Yaca in 2001. Daniel worked and trained in such prestigious places as “Le Pre Catelan” and “Lenotre” in Paris; “L’Amandier” and “Roger Verge," and to top it all off, “Alain Ducass

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Bar Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (757) 220-3616
  • Website
    http://www.leyacawilliamsburg.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Daniel Yves Abid
  • Private party facilities
    We have various dining rooms that can accommodate parties of most sizes. For groups over 10 we ask that you have a set menu from our group banquet menus or from the regular dining menu. It will increase your dining enjoyment at Le Yaca French Restaurant. For large groups and private parties, please contact owner Joy Anderson at leyacajoy@gmail.com.
  • Location
    1430 High Street Suite 801, Williamsburg, VA 23185
  • Neighborhood
    Williamsburg
  • Cross street
    On the corner of Richmond Road (Route 60) & Bypass Road
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 9,236 people are saying

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Virginia

    Best Overall

  • Virginia

    Best Food

  • Virginia

    Best Service

  • Virginia

    Best Ambiance

  • Williamsburg

    Best Overall

  • Williamsburg

    Best Food

  • Williamsburg

    Best Service

  • Williamsburg

    Best Ambiance

  • Williamsburg

    Best Value

  • Williamsburg

    Good for groups

  • Williamsburg

    Healthy

  • Williamsburg

    Neighborhood gem

  • Williamsburg

    Great for fine wines

  • Williamsburg

    Romantic

  • Williamsburg

    Good for special occasions

  • Williamsburg

    Most Booked

Review summary

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Le Yaca in Williamsburg is a charming French restaurant that consistently delights guests with "outstanding food" and "exceptional service." Known for its elegant atmosphere and attentive staff, it's a popular choice for special occasions. Diners rave about the French Onion Soup, Beef Wellington, and the prix fixe menu, making it "one of the best restaurants" in the area.
9,236 Reviews

  1. Christy

    Richmond11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food. However waiter was not around enough. 3 hours for lunch!

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  2. HelgeJ

    Seattle3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Had dinner and the food was authentic and excellent.

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  3. chris

    New Orleans19 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    My husband, mother, son, and I enjoyed a very nice and relaxed Saturday evening at Le Yaca. The parking was plentiful, the host stand staff was very nice and welcoming, and our server and staff were terrific. This isn't for a loud crowd and I got a sense that it is a place for both celebratory dinners as well as just a good meal.

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  4. Marilyn

    Richmond11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Le Yaca is my favorite restaurant in Williamsburg and has been for several years. The food and service are consistently good. Love their soups and the bread. For any special occasion, Le Yaca is my first choice.

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  5. Christiane

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an outstanding birthday brunch! We had great service and the food was wonderful! We highly recommend Le Yaca!

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  6. RobertC VIP

    Richmond5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a wonderful experience except that we were seated beside a large, noisy party.

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  7. Ann

    Richmond4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Le Yaca is a beautiful restaurant that has clean, fresh linens, comfortable, welcoming as is each server and host and hostess. The food is delicious from the fresh, warm bread and butter, rich, flavorful and fragrant French Onion Soup, rich Crab Crepes to the Chocolate Mousse. The noise level was perfect-enough to quietly converse with my party, but loud enough to enjoy the celebratory atmosphere around us. We will definitely be back again!

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  8. Deborah VIP

    Richmond15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great meal at Le Yaca! Took a friend for lunch today who had never dined there. I we both had the fixed price 3 course offering. She had the Beef Wellington with the soup of the day. I had the salad with the Crab Cake entree. Both meals were absolutely delicious & beautifully plated. I like the fact this French Restaurant serves not only great food but good portions; not like some of the places that server small plates. My friend & I both took home our dessert for a perfect snack after dinner! Can't wait to go back again & my friend took pictures of our food & he's excited about visiting soon.

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  9. Carolyn

    Richmond9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Le Yaca has a lovely ambiance, and the food tastes good. Our server Gayle was very kind and joyful. Our first visit was after recommendations from a friend, and they did not disappoint.

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  10. Joyce VIP

    Pittsburgh71 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    French onion soup is very flavorful without the gooey cheese common in most standard French Onion soup. Beef Wellington was tender with crisp pastry sauced with peppercorn sauce. Delicious. Seafood Coquille was loaded with seafood sauce with veloutte sauce gratined. Lemon mousse with almond crust and raspberry coulis was light fresh and a great finish to a delicious meal.

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FAQs

Le Yaca - Williamsburg offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (757) 220-3616.

Le Yaca - Williamsburg is rated 4.9 stars by 9236 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 34 times today
Google Map for Le Yaca - Williamsburg

1430 High Street Suite 801, Williamsburg, VA 23185

Additional information

  • Cross street
    On the corner of Richmond Road (Route 60) & Bypass Road
  • Neighborhood
    Williamsburg
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Bar Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Daniel Yves Abid
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.leyacawilliamsburg.com/
  • Phone number
    (757) 220-3616
  • Private party facilities
    We have various dining rooms that can accommodate parties of most sizes. For groups over 10 we ask that you have a set menu from our group banquet menus or from the regular dining menu. It will increase your dining enjoyment at Le Yaca French Restaurant. For large groups and private parties, please contact owner Joy Anderson at leyacajoy@gmail.com.

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