From museum cafés to waterfront dining to craft breweries, the Jamestown area has plenty of great ways to fill your hunger and quench your thirst. Discover delicious flavors as you embark on adventures in history and nature in the place where America’s earliest chapters unfolded.
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Read on to sample some of the best restaurants in and around Jamestown.
Museum Cafés
Exploring Jamestown’s past can work up an appetite. From living history to waterfront lunch breaks, you can refuel without even leaving the museum grounds.
Jamestown Settlement Café
After spending hours exploring Jamestown Settlement’s indoor exhibit galleries and outdoor living history areas, lunch at the 🔻Jamestown Settlement Café is a welcome break. Please the whole group with a mix of classics like gourmet pizzas, juicy burgers, and fresh subs and salads, or indulge in hearty helpings of mac ‘n’ cheese and Brunswick stew. Snag some house-made desserts before heading back out.
Dale House Café
The riverfront Dale House Café at Historic Jamestowne is currently closed for renovations and will be reopening under a new name. When it reopens, it will feature light lunch options, snacks, baked goods, and beverages set against a backdrop of historic photos and 20th century-inspired décor. Until then, enjoy scenic views from the picnic tables outside the Visitor Center.
Riverside Resort Dining
Let waterfront views set the scene as you dine. Whether you’re craving laid-back bites or a full resort-style experience, make every meal feel like a vacation.
Kingsmill Resort Restaurants
Guests of 🔻Kingsmill Resort can enjoy a surf-and-turf dinner and riverside views at James Landing Grille, which specializes in regional cuisine and sustainable seafood. For a casual dining experience and a menu chock full of favorite apps and dishes, try Eagles in the golf clubhouse. You must be staying at the resort to dine here.
Dining at Wineries & Breweries
Raise a glass at Jamestown’s wineries and breweries. From laid-back afternoons to cozy date nights, there’s a spot for any occasion.
Williamsburg Winery & Gabriel Archer Tavern
Dine on the wisteria-covered terrace at 🔻Gabriel Archer Tavern, with the rolling vineyards of Williamsburg Winery forming the backdrop as you pair your glass of wine with locally sourced cheese and meat boards. This farm-to-fork experience is a true celebration of fresh ingredients in a setting that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Beyond the tavern, you can savor a flight in the tasting room or take an immersive wine tour to explore the historic property.
Billsburg Brewery & Waterfront Grill
Nestled on a 10-acre marina, Billsburg Brewery offers lovingly crafted lagers, pilsners, and ales alongside relaxing water views – all just a few miles from America’s original brewery. They offer several solid non-beer options, too. Grab some snacks in the taproom or order from the Waterfront Grill, the brewery’s food truck. Choose from mouthwatering options like the Billsburger or the Dockside Beer-Battered Fish & Chips.
Frothy Moon Brewhouse
Frothy Moon Brewhouse pours some of the tastiest brews in Jamestown. Relax and unwind in the tasting room, at the coffee bar, or outside on their extensive outdoor patio. The brewery hosts a rotating selection of food trucks – serving up fan favorites like burgers, barbecue, tacos, and more – and putt putt adds a touch of kid-friendly fun.
Casual & Crowd-Pleasing Restaurants
Nothing beats a quick, reliable meal that every palate will love. From pasta to tacos to pizza, these go-to restaurants make deciding what’s for dinner easy.
Maurizio’s Italian Restaurant
Pull up a chair and dig into authentic, homestyle cooking at Maurizio’s Italian Restaurant. Taste the family recipes that chef Maurizio brought to life from his mom and grandmother while savoring a warm, family-friendly feast.
La Terraza Mexican Grill
At La Terraza Mexican Grill, the guacamole is fresh-made and the fajitas are sizzling hot and delicious. Every dish is prepared from scratch with top-quality ingredients and delivers bold, authentic Mexican flavors. The La Terraza locations on Monticello Avenue and SR60 / Pocahontas Trail are closest to Jamestown.
Little Charlie’s Pizza
After a day of sightseeing, grab a slice or a go big and order a whole pie at Little Charlie’s Pizza. This throwback 70s-80s-style New York pizzeria makes take-out feel like a fun adventure.
Local Classics & Hidden Gems
Adventure beyond the usual and try dishes that give Jamestown its distinct flavor. From unique eats to sweet treats, discover your next favorite meal.
Charly’s Airport Restaurant
At Charly’s Airport Restaurant, lunch comes with a show. Grab a sandwich with fresh-baked bread and a front-row seat to the action. On the outside patio, watch small planes take off and land just steps away while the kids burn off energy on the nearby playground.
Carrot Tree Kitchens at Jamestown
🔺Carrot Tree Kitchens has been delighting its customers with scratch-made sandwiches and breakfast treats since 1984. Enjoy a sit-down meal or pick up something to go, but whatever you do, leave room for the famous carrot cake.
Morning Brews & Morning Rides
Start your day with fresh coffee and pastries or fuel up for a scenic ride. Whether you’re planning a leisurely ride or a day of exploring, these morning stops set the pace for your adventures.
1607 Coffee Company
Wake up your senses at 1607 Coffee Company, where the aroma of pastries and baked goods fill the air. Sip on a freshly brewed cup of coffee and choose something off the all-day breakfast menu or indulge in some creamy gelato.
Spoke & Art Provisions Co.
Make 🔺Spoke & Art Provisions Co. your destination for both fuel and adventure. Rent a bike and hop on the trail for a scenic ride, but before that, savor sandwiches, pastries, and drinks from the coffee bar.
Dining Beyond the Jamestown Area
There’s more to taste in the Historic Triangle. Discover the best restaurants in Williamsburg and the best restaurants in Yorktown. Or, explore all the options for local food and drinks.