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Fat Canary, Williamsburg, VA

Fat Canary

4.9
4.9
4918 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 10 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Charming
This high-energy bistro took over as Williamsburg's best restaurant as soon as it opened in 2003. The sophisticated but relaxed dining room has an open kitchen, which uses fresh, local ingredients for its creative American fare. Reservations for the dining room and the bar are recommended and may be made up to 61 days in advance. Open daily for dinner, a reservationist is available during the day to take reservations by phone.

All reservations are for Fat Canary. Downstairs at Fat Canary is no reservations and is a same day, in-person check-in for our waitlist.

Additional information

Menu

Below is an example of our seasonal menu which changes regularly. Please let us know if you have any special dietary requests. We are happy to accommodate.

Appetizers

  • Tuna Tempura*US$26.00

    Avocado, Cucumber, Nori, Radish, Soy, Wasabi

    • Crispy Rappahannock OystersUS$26.00

      Sweet Onion, Tomato, Green Chile

      • LobsterUS$26.00

        Fettuccini, Peas, Pistachios, Chives

        • Fricassée of RabbitUS$22.00

          Wild Mushrooms, Leeks, Sage, Buttermilk Biscuit

          • House-made MozzarellaUS$18.00

            Virginia Ham, Walnut Pesto, Heirloom Tomatoes, Balsamic

            • Seared Foie GrasUS$29.00

              Hazelnut Toast, Blackberries, Watercress

              • Ginger Barbecued Pork RibsUS$23.00

                Marinated Cucumber Salad

                Salads

                • Manakintowne Greens, Peaches, Almond CrackerUS$14.00

                  Caromont Farms Goat Cheese, Port Wine Vinaigrette

                  • Hearts of Romaine, Focaccia Croutons, ParmesanUS$14.00

                    Roasted Garlic Dressing

                    • Arugula, Frisée, Beets, Fennel, Citrus, WalnutsUS$16.00

                      Dried Apricots

                      Entrees

                      • Pan Seared Sea Scallops, Lemon Basil RisottoUS$38.00

                        Ratatouille, Curry

                        • Grilled Atlantic Salmon*, Fregula Pasta, RapiniUS$36.00

                          Capers, Golden Raisins, Eggplant, Roasted Garlic Butter

                          • Pan Seared Duck Breast, Farro, Celery RootUS$36.00

                            Cherry Demi Glace

                            • Roasted Half Chicken, Parmesan GnocchiUS$32.00

                              Roasted Butternut Squash, Wild Mushrooms, Thyme Pan Jus

                              • Heritage Breed Pork Chop*, Goat Cheese Bread PuddingUS$40.00

                                Golden Apple Sauce, Grilled Onion

                                • Braised Beef Short Rib, Jasmine Rice, Shiitake MushroomsUS$42.00

                                  Scallions, Sweet Chile

                                  • Grilled Beef Tenderloin*US$54.00

                                    Grilled Asparagus, Crispy Rosemary Steak Fries, Bleu Cheese Butter

                                    Desserts

                                    • Ginger ShortcakeUS$15.00

                                      Cream Cheese Frosting, Apricots, Candied Pistachio, Turmeric-Ginger Crumble, Coconut Sauce

                                      • ProfiterolesUS$13.00

                                        Espresso Ice Cream, Chocolate Sauce

                                        • Almond-Basil MadeleinesUS$15.00

                                          Madeleines, Almond-Lemon Crumble, Peach Puree, Whipped Cinnamon Honey, Sweet Corn Ice Cream

                                          • Macadamia Nut PieUS$15.00

                                            Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, Pineapple Brulée

                                            • Dark Chocolate Mousse TriangleUS$15.00

                                              Flourless Chocolate Cake, Cranberry, Shortbread

                                              • Cheese PlateUS$20.00

                                                Selection of Three Cheeses, Fresh Fruit, Port Wine Reduction, Toasted Pistachios

                                                • Daily Selection of SorbetUS$10.00

                                                  Last updated: February 20, 2025

                                                  What 4,918 people are saying

                                                  Overall ratings and reviews

                                                  Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                  4.9
                                                  4.9 based on recent ratings
                                                  • 4.9Food
                                                  • 4.9Service
                                                  • 4.8Ambience
                                                  • 4.6Value

                                                  Noise • Moderate

                                                  Loved For

                                                  • Virginia

                                                    Best Food

                                                  • Virginia

                                                    Best Service

                                                  • Virginia

                                                    Innovative

                                                  • Virginia

                                                    Contemporary American

                                                  • Williamsburg

                                                    Best Overall

                                                  • Williamsburg

                                                    Best Food

                                                  • Williamsburg

                                                    Best Service

                                                  • Williamsburg

                                                    Best Ambience

                                                  • Williamsburg

                                                    Best Value

                                                  • Williamsburg

                                                    Hot spot

                                                  • Williamsburg

                                                    Great for fine wines

                                                  • Williamsburg

                                                    Good for special occasions

                                                  • Williamsburg

                                                    Lively

                                                  • Williamsburg

                                                    Most Booked

                                                  Review summary

                                                  AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                  Fat Canary in Williamsburg impresses with "outstanding" food, "top-notch" service, and a "delightful ambiance." It's a favorite for special occasions, offering a "wonderful experience on all counts." Highlights include the unique mozzarella appetizer and perfectly executed seafood dishes. Reservations are recommended, as it's a "must-do" dining destination in the area.

                                                  4,918 Reviews

                                                  1. Jeff

                                                    Richmond3 reviews

                                                    4.0

                                                    Dined today

                                                    1. Overall 4
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                    Great!! Food was fabulous and service was excellent. I be back again

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                                                  2. denised VIP

                                                    Washington DC10 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    Dined 1 day ago

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    Five star from start to finish Our server, Erica was amazing!

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                                                  3. Mark

                                                    Denver2 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    Dined 4 days ago

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                    The braised short ribs were the best I've ever eaten. The service was great. We will go back for sure!

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                                                  4. OpenTable Diner

                                                    Washington DC12 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    Dined 4 days ago

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                    Exceptional experience. Look forward to dinner on next Williamsburg trip.

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                                                  5. ShelleyB VIP

                                                    New York City4 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    Dined 7 days ago

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    Everything was delicious! Our awesome server, Melissa, was not only super sweet and efficient, but really helpful ! All her menu recommendations were spot on!!! Wonderful evening. Thank you!!!

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                                                  6. Richard VIP

                                                    Richmond210 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    Dined on March 8, 2025

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    Great food!! Outstanding service!! The rockfish was special and the filet was top quality!

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                                                  7. BrianS

                                                    Baltimore1 review

                                                    5.0

                                                    Dined on March 7, 2025

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    Outstanding in every way! Wonderful setting, wonderful service and incredible dishes! Has become our new go-to place!

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                                                  8. Melissa VIP

                                                    Hawaii15 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    Dined on March 1, 2025

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    We are NEVER disappointed with our experiences here. BRAVO!!!

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                                                  9. Heidi VIP

                                                    Washington DC22 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    Dined on March 1, 2025

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    We had heard that the Fat Canary was excellent. We were not disappointed! The appetizer special for the evening was Cauliflower soup, it was amazing! We had a Special entree for the evening, Rockfish with Shrimp, amazing! The roasted chicken was equally as good. Our server, from Kosovo was very good, so pleasant and very knowledgeable of the menu. We much enjoyed our evening.

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                                                  10. Christine

                                                    Richmond10 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    Dined on February 27, 2025

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    I had the scallops and polenta. Superb. My husband had the duck and he loved it! We opted to take the flourless chocolate cake home. It was more like a wonderful chocolate mousse in cased in a triangle of luscious dark chocolate. Perfect end to a perfect night.

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                                                  FAQs

                                                  Fat Canary is rated 4.9 stars by 4918 OpenTable diners.

                                                  Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                                                  Make a reservation

                                                  2 people
                                                  7:00 p.m.
                                                  Booked 10 times today
                                                  Google Map for Fat Canary

                                                  410 West Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg, VA 23185

                                                  Additional information

                                                  • Phone number
                                                    (757) 229-3333
                                                  • Price
                                                    $50 and over
                                                  • Cuisines
                                                    Contemporary American
                                                  • Hours of Operation
                                                    Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
                                                  • Dress code
                                                    Business Casual
                                                  • Parking details
                                                    Public Lot
                                                  • Payment Options
                                                    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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                                                    Tom Power
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