Called "Williamsburg's best restaurant" by The New York Times, Fat Canary opened in 2004 and has become a local favorite. Located in the bustling Merchant's Square, there is a separate menu for those sitting inside and for those on the porch during warm weather. The porch menu is more limited and less expensive than the indoor menu, but great fare can be found on either. Fat Canary serves nouveau American cuisine featuring many fresh ingredients and the wine list is extensive.
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.
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.
Vintner's Cellar of Yorktown is a good place to socialize and have conversations over a glass of wine. This place offers craft wines and whiskeys along with great bar food like burgers, seafood macaroni and club sandwiches. They also have live music to add to the lovely atmosphere. The service is quite prompt and friendly. Be it a casual hangout or an unwinding session with your friends, this place is definitely one of the best bets around.