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Fat Canary

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410 W Duke Of Gloucester St
Williamsburg, VA 23185

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(757) 229-3333
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Fat Canary - Williamsburg, VA
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(see explanation of ratings below) Fabulous food. Lively (loud) room with very little separation of...

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5 of 5 stars (excellent upscale dining). 8/23/2013

(see explanation of ratings below) Fabulous food. Lively (loud) room with very little separation of... more

5 of 5 stars (excellent upscale dining). 8/23/2013

NC_Chevalier Provided by Partner
(see explanation of ratings below) Fabulous food. Lively (loud) room with very little separation of kitchen, dining room and bar. About $85-... more

Better than last time, but still things aren't perfect 1/11/2010

We joined another couple to celebrate a special birthday. The table promised when making the reservation... more

Better than last time, but still things aren't perfect 1/11/2010

williamsburgbabe Provided by Partner
We joined another couple to celebrate a special birthday. The table promised when making the reservation was not available for us. The service wa... more

Overrated 1/4/2010

My husband and I have eaten here several times. The food is good, but not great. The chefs are heavy-handed... more

Overrated 1/4/2010

williamsburgbabe Provided by Partner
My husband and I have eaten here several times. The food is good, but not great. The chefs are heavy-handed with their use of salt. When I compl... more

Great spot! 7/21/2008

I went there on July 17th, 2008, while on vaction with my family. It was my mothers birthday so i called ahead and made reservations. We were seated promptly and to our surprise they had happy Birthday and my mothers name on the Menu at our table. She loved it and i thought it was a very clever thing for them to do! THe birthday dinner turned out to be very nice and would go back there if ever in that area!! Pros: everything Cons: nothing more

Best of the best! 6/27/2008

I've travelled all around the world and experienced many fine dining restaurants, howerer this is and most likely will be the best. The food is unbelievable....such a great menu. The wine selections, as well, were above and beyond my expectations. I've been lucky to have always had excellent, knowledgeable servers. Interesting table set ups lend to interesting convesations w/ neighbors. Food is expensive, but worth every penny. Always make a reservation if possible, but typically spots will open up at the bar throughout the evening. A must try in Williamsburg. Pros: Fantastic food, knowledgeable staff Cons: Need reservations, parking can be tough in that area sometimes, not alot of tables more

Perhaps the best Restaurant in a tourist town 3/31/2007

Went there twice on a recent visit, once for drinks, then for dinner. Highly recommended. Friendly and efficient service, everyone seemed to be having a good time, the owner was greeting people and outstanding food. Cannot imagine going to Williamsburg and not having dinner there. Pros: Atmosphere, Service, Quality Cons: Expensive more

Caution... 12/4/2006

The restaurant has a comfortable room and the food ranges from good to excellent. The staff ranges from excellent to poor. Our server Roy who was fine in the beginning of the evening, snapped when we asked for our drink to be freshened since it was too limey and he asked how he should fix it, I said more tequila and contreau... He fired back, fix an all alcohol drink with more liquor and snatched the glass off the table knocking it into my hand without apologizing while rushing off. My girlfriends mother said is there something wrong(?), he snapped this is the third time we are making your drink and the truth is we had one round that we would?ve preferred being colder and we drank the first round anyway not sending them back. The second round, the one in question was just too limey and if it is too limey Einstein, adding more tequila to cut the acidity of the lime along with some cointreau to sweeten it becomes the solution. Wait staffs work hard for their tips and all of us at the table have been waiters and waitresses along with busing tables and are sympathetic to tipping properly for good service. He chose to walk to the back of the restaurant after the bartender took over the making of our drinks and visibly discussed the events at our table with staff members while looking over at our table and snickering. Somehow the bartender Scot not only managed to repair our drinks but also made the remainder of our night pleasant. He assured us that our waiter wouldn't be returning to finish our dinner service and offered to remove the mixed drinks from our bill. The moral to this story is the food and service at the Fat Canary can be excellent and one bad bird can ""foul"" perhaps not the whole flock, but enough that it would've been a lost evening if it weren't for the sensitive, kind nature of another individual. With that being said, I would highly recommend this restaurant. Pros: Food, Drinks, Ambience and Some Staff (Scott) You can eat at the bar as well Cons: Poor attitude (Roy), when it occurs more

Worth It! 11/15/2005

One of the best meals that my wife and I ever had. Make reservations well in advance! Pros: FOOD Cons: Small more

Best in Town 1/11/2005

City Search is way off to rate Dakota Bay Grill ahead of Fat Canary. Pricey but you get what you pay for unlike the other tourist traps in this Colonial town. more
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