Second Street, An American Bistro
American Restaurant$$$$
Williamsburg
Ranked #2 for American restaurants in Williamsburg
"Grilled bison meatloaf... delicious!"(4 Tips)
"The Thai poppin shrimp is amazing and the service is excellent!"(2 Tips)
"lentil & bacon soup along with the chicken lettuce wraps."(3 Tips)"Crab chowder was delightfully delicious!"(2 Tips)
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Luciano RausAugust 14, 2014The question is "what's good here?"... I have to say, everything is good here... Dirty Goose Martini is up to NYC standards, gourmet grilled cheese is delicious, signature burger is sumptuous!
Upvote3Downvote- Kyra KilianOctober 23, 2024My husband and I enjoyed the lentil & bacon soup along with the chicken lettuce wraps. Great service as well. The pimento cheese is good but we wouldn’t order it again.
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Paul CocoAugust 14, 2013All of our dinners were superb. Two in our party of six suffer from allergies. Everyone from the waitress to the manager to the chef were very accommodating in addressing these issues. Recommended!Upvote2Downvote
N UAugust 22, 2015After a long drive and our waiter Trev welcomed us with a smiling face. We had crab chowder, pasta and chicken sandwich withe coleslawand onion rings side. All of them were antatic and worth the priceUpvoteDownvote
The two-course lunch menu is the best deal in town. Don't miss the Thai Poppin' Shrimp.
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Ethan GaskillAugust 9, 2013The food is absolutely perfect and the wait staff is amazing. The manager even gave me a free cookie! I always make sure to come here on my trips to VA!UpvoteDownvote
Kristy NewmanJuly 15, 2015Great service !!! Amazing food! Get the burger ! The house chips are delicious !!Maddie was a great waitress !!
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natalie kayApril 18, 2016Never had anything I didn't like. Delicious onion rings and great service. Been going for years and it's never been a disappointment.UpvoteDownvote
Christine LeeMay 2, 2013Great place! Beautiful, relaxing bar...great atmosphere . Wine list to die for snd great draft beer. Service good snd a wonderful meal!UpvoteDownvote
ChingFebruary 28, 2016Baked lasagna is delicious! Get the 2nd Street Old Tavern Ale here too!
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LeannaApril 30, 2013The happy hour is great. If you're thinking about ordering a Guinness Float, the consistency is more like a slushy than a float. Not the best. Order something else. Lettuce wraps were fantastic.UpvoteDownvote
Ashley BrooksOctober 27, 2012ALL of the food is AMAZING! But a major MUST is the Garlic and Goat Cheese flatbread pizza served at night. Don't miss it!Upvote1Downvote
Jamie Brandon JrJune 5, 2012Or first time. The Signature Burger is great. Ask for Brittany. She knows her stuff, is nice, & (if it's your first time) she will really help you out.UpvoteDownvote- Corey RobbinsNovember 4, 2011The Thai poppin shrimp is amazing and the service is excellent! Jessica usually works behind the bar and she's great. Ask her to make you a chocolate martini :)Upvote2Downvote
Gary BunchMarch 13, 2018Seafood and salads too. I had the portofina salad which was excellentUpvoteDownvote- David DippoldJuly 19, 2014Highly recommend! The shrimp appetizer is as good as advertised but be forewarned-they stuff half of the glass with cabbage.UpvoteDownvote
Michael HarmsAugust 11, 2016Parking lot is smaller than seating capacity. If you are driving a white Mercedes, have the courtesy not to take up 2 parking spaces next time.UpvoteDownvote
Korey PerkinsJuly 10, 2015I got a Smoke House hamburger, over all it was good. The only bad thing was that they charred the BBQ sauce.UpvoteDownvote
Sabrina HallApril 28, 2017The food is great the Ambiance is great but the cookies are amazingUpvoteDownvote
Amazing happy hour from 11-7 Sunday through Friday. $5 martinis, drafts start at $1.50, well drinks are $3.50, plus numerous food discounts and great service!Upvote1Downvote
LesFebruary 10, 2013The food is great, but the staff is amazing! Jamie is the best waitress I have ever had the pleasure of encountering.UpvoteDownvote
Jenna HellmuthMay 17, 2013That Shrimp app was amazing! We got it with a coupon, so it was free! Check the local tourist magazines!UpvoteDownvote
Best happy hour, best staff, and best ambiance in Williamsburg.Upvote1Downvote- Sonja B.January 3, 2014Grilled bison meatloaf... delicious! Robin is a fantastic server! Great personality!Upvote1Downvote
Alexander GambinoSeptember 8, 2013Great service, comfortable environment, exceptional food and fair pricing.UpvoteDownvote
Liza PSeptember 16, 2011Love the homemade chips. The quail stuffing was yummy. Get the corn bread. The staff super friendly.Upvote1Downvote
Jodi McLaughlinJuly 20, 2014Really enjoyed. Beautiful place, great food and good cocktails.UpvoteDownvote
Chad HembreeJuly 10, 2013The crab dip was phenomenal! The perfect date night atmosphere.UpvoteDownvote- Sonja B.June 8, 2013Bison meatloaf was superb! Crab chowder was delightfully delicious!UpvoteDownvote
MichelleAugust 23, 2012Awesome, awesome ribs!! Get them for dinner then the cheesecake for dessert!!Upvote1Downvote
Inna GJune 14, 2013Although we had to wait for 40 minutes, the hamburgers were worth it!UpvoteDownvote
Jeff MullenMarch 20, 2011Try the pork shank, I guarantee your meal will be taller than everyone else's, as well as delicious!UpvoteDownvote
Colby FosterDecember 26, 2012If u could do it again, id just pay the same and eat at a tavern in DT WilliamsburgUpvoteDownvote
Great wine and good food. Plus it's the only really cool place in all of Williamsburg.Upvote2Downvote
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Second Street, An American Bistro
140 Second St (Page St)
Williamsburg, VA 23185
United States
Williamsburg, VA 23185
United States
Closed until 11:30 AM tomorrow (Show more)
- Tue–Thu
- 11:30 AM–9:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
- Sun
- 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
(757) 220-2286
Features
Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Parking
Private Lot
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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