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Food For Thought

American Restaurant$$$$

Williamsburg

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Food For Thought

8.5^/10

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Ranked #2 for American restaurants in Williamsburg
"The Shrimp Boat and Down South (shrimp and grits) were phenomenal!"(9 Tips)
"The steak in Merlot butter sauce is outstanding!"(3 Tips)
"Can call ahead for Priority Seating."(3 Tips)
"The crab a bella was delicious unique and original"(13 Tips)

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Caywood ColemanAugust 9, 2014
AMAZING pot roast, meatloaf, and zucchini, and mashed potatoes. Great service and very accommodating. The owner even stopped by our table to check on things. We give it give stars all the way around!
MattDecember 6, 2015
Really liked the light as a feather, very tasty. The fried ravioli was probably my favorite though but the rolls were delicious too. It was fun doing some of the questions while we ate.
Aly VDecember 29, 2015
The Jamaican Jerk Chicken is awesome and the salsa tastes fresh! The sweet potato cornbread may take some time to come out (because it's popular) but it's well worth the wait.
Jessica RegisterJuly 29, 2015
Delicious food & friendly staff! Had the portobello mushroom sandwich w/ sweet potato fries & my husband had the meatloaf sandwich w/ skinny fries. Call ahead & it cuts down wait time!
Connor FeltyOctober 21, 2018
Had the Pot Roast Dinner Portion and it was filling—the rest of my party had Filet Mignon and the Sunday special Turkey Dinner and loved that as well! The messaging is awesome in our divided age too!
William JoynerJuly 26, 2015
The lunch special of fried shrimp, fries, & cole slaw hit the spot simply prepared an exactly what I wanted. Also had Sunday morn breakfast co fried sirloin Benedict !excellent !
Lawrence CalablasterApril 2, 2017
I came here long ago. The children's pasta is great for a kid's menu. The atmosphere is the real treat. My nerdy self especially appreciated the mural of The School of Athens. Wonderful theme.
David BurkeNovember 24, 2015
Shrimp boat app was great. And the entrees did not disappoint either. The pot roast was melt in your mouth, my wife's steak was perfect. The sides were not treated as just sides, great food.
John CieslaJuly 5, 2021
Best restaurant in Williamsburg. The food and service are excellent and a nice selection of refreshments. Have been there multiple times over the years. Highly recommend eating there!
Molly CushingSeptember 14, 2014
Gluten free, vegetarian, and vegan options are solid. There should be something good for everyone. Friendly and attentive staff. Give the beer flight a try.
James CFebruary 22, 2018
The food was great and the service was outstanding. Very attentive and knew the menu so well in order to suggest things. Loved the trivia cards on the table to spark conversation. Great concept.
JennyMay 11, 2013
If you're vegan get the quinoa burger with the flat bread and you're good to go (it's really delicious too)! And the service here is fantastic! Great place! Highly recommended!
Kimm RountreeAugust 17, 2016
The staff is excellent and food was delicious!! Really cute place with lots of various seating areas. The manager even stopped by later into our dinner and checked on things and really listened!!
Michael HuberDecember 27, 2015
Good restaurant. Being GF for as long as I have, being able to enjoy bread before a meal in a restaurant is a rare opportunity. The short ribs and pad Thai were tasty.
Sue LemmJuly 11, 2016
Ahi starter was delicious! Their balsamic dressing on any salad is terrific and the grilled cheese selection for lunch - so varied & so good. Everything tastes "clean." Service (Denise) was top-notch!
Diane MooreDecember 30, 2014
Excellent bacon wrapped scallops - extremely fresh. The apple nachos were a great dessert. Service quick and attentive. Glad we got there a bit early to beat the crowd.
Michael FussJuly 22, 2013
As an out of town Philadelphian, you could do a lot worse than Food For Thought. The food was very tasty, the atmosphere was excellent, with some very cool decor and the wait staff was excellent!
Duane FigurskiJuly 16, 2018
Had the Down South of the dinner menu very good I wasn’t to sure about the grits never really enjoyed grits but these were great. Also Andre and Alex were very cordial
Isaac ArtisFebruary 13, 2017
The fall off the bone ribs were awesome. The literally fell off the bone. You also have to try the sweet potato mash. I will be back.
Michael RhodesMay 3, 2016
Been here 10+ times
Weekend brunch is an absolute must. Don't miss the Eggs Benedict.
Michelle MeanJuly 5, 2014
Shrimp& grits at a medium heat are simply delicious!! Grits are creamy & everything is perfect! Started off w/crab chowder which was also 👍 I will come back!
Kaitlynn JonesNovember 7, 2015
They have boulevard on tap! The atmosphere and concept/theme is really cool. Pot roast was to die for and the cilantro chicken was very yummy too!
John GonzalezAugust 17, 2018
If your not sure is you want steak or seafood, try "The Best of Both World's" ask them to upgrade you rcrabcake to a "Crab-a-bella", you will not be disappointed.
Noel LathamJuly 22, 2017
Try everything! Something for everyone on this menu. Very strong vegan menu selections!
Ed OngDecember 24, 2016
Great food, quick and quality service. Great from appetizer (bread) - side dishes - main entrée
JeffMay 15, 2013
The best service I've ever had in a restaurant (including 5 star). Food was great. Highly recommend the humus and the shrimp and grits. Ask for Kristin. She's an amazing waitress.
Sophia LiuAugust 22, 2012
Awesome customer service; great for families! I like the entertaining table brain teasers they have for you. If you have a sweet tooth, get the creme brûlée.
Eric OlsonAugust 15, 2012
Highly recommend! Great service and accommodated all the dietary restrictions in our party. Gluten free, dairy free and vegetarian. Oh, and I had a great steak.
Patricia BradbyJuly 30, 2012
Get the Portobello stack. So good. The cheesy grits side is also yummy. You would be silly not to eat the parmesan rolls in the bread basket. They're the best part.
Joelle CDecember 26, 2015
Sausage gravy and grit cakes are amazing. First time here and won't be the last.
Gary BarrettMarch 3, 2013
The best Shrimp and Grits for hundreds of miles. Tastes like Savannah!
David ReynoldsOctober 28, 2018
Been here 5+ times
Great, mostly what I would consider "comfort food." Meatloaf, pot roast, etc. Once I had soft-shell crab there, and it was very good.
Russell SmithAugust 16, 2014
A MUST DO! The service and food were both spectacular!! Popular place so make sure to make a reservation!
Lucas BairAugust 1, 2013
The food here is outstanding. All of it. I had the pad Thai and it was amazing. I mixed the chicken and shrimp.
Edgar JonesOctober 3, 2012
Try the crab stuffed portobello, corn beef burger, and the beet salad. All was delicious and the staff was very friendly, prompt, and attentive.
Brian FreyDecember 9, 2019
The seared tuna appetizer was huge and delicious. You can tell they take pride in all their food.
Robert WoodallJuly 4, 2013
Fast service. Brioche burger was good. Wife loved the pot roast. We'll definitely come back if we're in town again.
Norma Dawn Knight-PongratzAugust 10, 2013
The cheese and trees was yummy! The hubs loved his Bastille grilled cheese with side salad. We will definitely return!
Aly VDecember 29, 2015
This place is great for families! They have cute little table games to play while you wait for your food.
Allea IngramMarch 31, 2014
My sirloin was perfectly cooked and seasoned, and my husband's ribs were literally falling off the bone.
Hannah TaylorJune 1, 2014
The steak in Merlot butter sauce is outstanding! One of the best I've ever had.
Leigh AvaNovember 8, 2015
The crab chowder and the Coastline grilled Gruyere sandwich are absolutely incredible!
Sean CantrellMay 13, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Bold flavors, interesting dishes, and excellent atmosphere. And it's locally owned! Easily one of the best places to eat in Williamsburg.
Kathryn PhillipsJuly 5, 2015
Love this place. They have great sweet potato corn bread in their bread basket
Grace WatkinsSeptember 4, 2016
The food was awesome and ask for A Day At the Beach at the bar it's amazing
Ashley FlagaNovember 26, 2015
The Ultimate Vegetarian and the red mashed potatoes! Holy cow!
Dee Gee BeeOctober 26, 2014
Great bar service - had the meatloaf/pot roast combo...excellent
Michelle StewartSeptember 12, 2014
Absolutely Great Food, Service, Atmosphere was Friendly!
Arlene D.October 22, 2017
Beet salad, crab chowder, nutty chicken. Interesting and extensive menu.
John HernandezMay 12, 2012
Awesome grits! Come for breakfast...healthy, fresh ingredients. Loved the Fried Grits w/Spicy Sausage Gravy!

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