Fat Canary

4.9

4919 Reviews

$50 and over

Contemporary American

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2 people

Mar 21, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 13 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.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Hours of Operation
Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(757) 229-3333
Website
http://fatcanarywilliamsburg.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Tom Power

Location
410 West Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Neighbourhood
Williamsburg
Cross Street
Between S. Henry & Boundary & Francis Streets
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

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

What 4,919 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

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Best Food
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Best Service
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Innovative
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Contemporary American
Williamsburg
Best Overall
Williamsburg
Best Food
Williamsburg
Best Service
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Best Ambience
Williamsburg
Best Value
Williamsburg
Hot spot
Williamsburg
Great for fine wines
Williamsburg
Good for special occasions
Williamsburg
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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.

4,919 Reviews

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Kate
Miami2 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Honestly, my prior visits (two) were way better in terms of quality. The wait between appetizers and entrees was too long, on the point of bordering ridiculous. The cream of potato soup could have been creamier. The pork chop was tougher than expected, and the goat cheese bread pudding (the side) could have been softer and we only detected a hint of goat cheese.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Orlando3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have never been disappointed with the food and service at the Fat Canary. My wife has said on multiple occasions that she’s had the best meal ever when we eat there. She usually gets the Salmon and I go with the scallops. We are from the NY Metro area and travel to some of the finest cities in the world. We’ve dined at several Michelin restaurants and have found that the Fat Canary is as good, if not better, than any of them at a fraction of the price. If there is any issue to complain about, it would be that getting a reservation is sometimes difficult. But that’s what you’ll find with many top notch restaurants.
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Jeff
Richmond3 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
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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denised VIP
Washington DC10 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days 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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Mark
Denver2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 12, 2025
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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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC12 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 12, 2025
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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ShelleyB VIP
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
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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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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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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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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FAQs

Fat Canary is rated 4.9 stars by 4919 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 21, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 13 times today

410 West Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg, VA 23185

Additional information

Cross Street
Between S. Henry & Boundary & Francis Streets
Neighbourhood
Williamsburg
Hours of Operation
Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Tom Power
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://fatcanarywilliamsburg.com/
Phone number
(757) 229-3333

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Additional information

Grilled Beef Tenderloin

House-made Mozzarella

Dark Chocolate Mousse Triangle

Appetizers

Tuna Tempura*US$26.00

Crispy Rappahannock OystersUS$26.00

LobsterUS$26.00

Fricassée of RabbitUS$22.00

House-made MozzarellaUS$18.00

Seared Foie GrasUS$29.00

Ginger Barbecued Pork RibsUS$23.00

Salads

Manakintowne Greens, Peaches, Almond CrackerUS$14.00

Hearts of Romaine, Focaccia Croutons, ParmesanUS$14.00

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

Entrees

Pan Seared Sea Scallops, Lemon Basil RisottoUS$38.00

Grilled Atlantic Salmon*, Fregula Pasta, RapiniUS$36.00

Pan Seared Duck Breast, Farro, Celery RootUS$36.00

Roasted Half Chicken, Parmesan GnocchiUS$32.00

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

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

Grilled Beef Tenderloin*US$54.00

Desserts

Ginger ShortcakeUS$15.00

ProfiterolesUS$13.00

Almond-Basil MadeleinesUS$15.00

Macadamia Nut PieUS$15.00

Dark Chocolate Mousse TriangleUS$15.00

Cheese PlateUS$20.00

Daily Selection of SorbetUS$10.00

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