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Fat Canary, Williamsburg, VA

Fat Canary

4.9 (4973)
$50 and over
Contemporary American
410 West Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg, VA 23185

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 12 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Tom Power
  • Neighborhood
    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

What 4,973 people are saying

Fat Canary reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Virginia

    Best Overall

  • Virginia

    Best Food

  • Virginia

    Best Service

  • Virginia

    Contemporary American

  • Williamsburg

    Best Overall

  • Williamsburg

    Best Food

  • Williamsburg

    Best Service

  • Williamsburg

    Best Ambiance

  • Williamsburg

    Best Value

  • Williamsburg

    Great for fine wines

  • Williamsburg

    Romantic

  • Williamsburg

    Good for special occasions

  • Williamsburg

    Lively

  • Williamsburg

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Fat Canary offers an exceptional dining experience in Williamsburg. With "outstanding food" and "fantastic service," this restaurant consistently delights patrons. Highlights include expertly prepared dishes like scallops and tenderloin, complemented by an extensive wine list. The cozy ambiance and attentive staff make it a "wonderful" choice for special occasions.
4,973 Reviews
  1. Sandra

    New Orleans / Louisiana18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All food was fabulous…the salmon, the peach salad, & macadamia nut pie!

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  2. Celeste

    Baltimore / Maryland3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have dined at the Fat Canary several times and have not been disappointed! The food, service and ambience are excellent! Filled with people who are enjoying themselves! We will definitely return!

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  3. Mark VIP

    Virginia47 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best restaurant in Williamsburg with a creative chef who is all about quality and taste. The service is impeccable and the staff truly cares about their customers. Close your eyes and this gem could be in New York, DC, or any big city with a great fine dining tradition. Bravo.

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  4. Matthew

    Virginia15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food (1 filet, 2 salmon, 1 scallops) and great service. We will definitely be back.

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  5. Rick VIP

    Philadelphia County21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have dined here many times and it is consistently very fine. The staff here are very professional and quite personable. This visit the food was like every other…delicious!

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  6. ina marie

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The accommodated my vegetarian diet with an off menu selection which was very good. Everything was slathered in butter which isn’t really my thing. This could definitely be improved on. Staff were great

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  7. Lisa

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. I will definitely go back.

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  8. Candace

    Dallas - Fort Worth1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good experience! Would recommend to anyone visiting or local to Williamsburg!

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  9. Sherri

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first visit, and it quickly became our favorite restaurant in Williamsburg. Everything was delicious and the service was great. The sweet corn soup was amazing, the tenderloin melted in our mouth, and the chocolate mousse cake was the perfect ending to our meal. We can't wait to dine here again.

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  10. Jen

    Virginia8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic … as always! Food was delish and the service was outstanding!

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FAQs

Fat Canary is rated 4.9 stars by 4973 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 12 times today
Google Map for Fat Canary

410 West Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg, VA 23185

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Between S. Henry & Boundary & Francis Streets
  • Neighborhood
    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
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