Open late every night, Paul's Deli Restaurant is a child-friendly deli by day and a hip college bar by night. Whether you are choosing a sub, pizza, a sandwich, or just a drink, there is a wide variety of each to choose from. Besides the regular menu, the restaurant serves daily lunch and dinner specials too. With a number of televisions showing sports, the restaurant is also a great place to watch the big game. Or if it is late, drink your cares away with specialty shooters or wines. Paul's also caters for groups and parties.

The original King's Arms Tavern was constructed in 1772 under the direction of Jane Vobe and immediately became the tavern of choice for the upper echelons of Colonial Williamsburg's society. Today, the tavern has been reconstructed so that visitors can enjoy a delicious meal in a fashionable colonial setting. Little details like the period piece descriptions on the menu and the colonial offerings, will make patrons feel like they have stepped back in time. At dinner, the restaurant is lit entirely by candlelight, and musicians dressed in colonial garb serenade patrons. Known for its hearty American meals, its specialties include Peanut Soupe, Romaine Hearts Salat, and Tavern Ice Cream.

Started in 1985 by brothers from the Williamsburg area, the Second Street Restaurant is an American bistro serving up creative and tasty fare. The brunch menu is available only on Sundays, but lunch, dinner, and nighttime options are available the rest of the week. There is a wide range of entrees and a good choice of inventive salads. Delicious burgers have been voted the best in Williamsburg and the desserts are as sumptuous as they sound. On Fridays and Saturdays, the restaurant becomes a great local hangout to drink and meet the locals.

Great traditional Southern cooking is closer than you think. This establishment, started in 1955, serves breakfast and lunch daily with a distinctive colonial atmosphere. Menu favorites include their famed Brunswick Stew, Plantation Breakfast and chicken & dumplings. After your meal, take a look around the nearby gift shop, which has three stories of antiques to browse through.

For some tasty traditional American diner fare, head over to Five Forks Cafe. The restaurant aims to take patrons back to the days when diners served simple, hearty meals, strong coffee, and friendly service. On all accounts, Five Forks Cafe has succeeded. The diner is known for its breakfast and serves up fluffy omelets, stacks of pancakes, and all the classic breakfast sides you could hope for. However, lunch and dinner should not be missed either, as the diner's giant sandwiches and classic hot plates are just as praise-worthy.