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Food For Thought

Food For Thought

American Restaurant$$$$
Williamsburg
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8.5/10
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    Ranked #2 for American restaurants in Williamsburg
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    Russell S.
    "The Shrimp Boat and Down South (shrimp and grits) were phenomenal!"(9 Tips)
    Hannah T.
    "The steak in Merlot butter sauce is outstanding!"(3 Tips)
    Jan O.
    "Can call ahead for Priority Seating."(3 Tips)
    Amy B.
    "Try the veggie bisque it is simply amazing!"(2 Tips)
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  • Caywood C.
    Caywood ColemanAugust 9, 2014
    AMAZING pot roast, meatloaf, and zucchini, and mashed potatoes. Great service and very accommodating. The owner even stopped by our table to check on things. We give it give stars all the way around!
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    MattDecember 6, 2015
    Really liked the light as a feather, very tasty. The fried ravioli was probably my favorite though but the rolls were delicious too. It was fun doing some of the questions while we ate.
  • Aly V.heart icon on user image
    Aly VDecember 29, 2015
    The Jamaican Jerk Chicken is awesome and the salsa tastes fresh! The sweet potato cornbread may take some time to come out (because it's popular) but it's well worth the wait.
  • Jessica R.heart icon on user image
    Jessica RegisterJuly 29, 2015
    Delicious food & friendly staff! Had the portobello mushroom sandwich w/ sweet potato fries & my husband had the meatloaf sandwich w/ skinny fries. Call ahead & it cuts down wait time!
  • Connor F.heart icon on user image
    Connor FeltyOctober 21, 2018
    Had the Pot Roast Dinner Portion and it was filling—the rest of my party had Filet Mignon and the Sunday special Turkey Dinner and loved that as well! The messaging is awesome in our divided age too!
  • William J.heart icon on user image
    William JoynerJuly 26, 2015
    The lunch special of fried shrimp, fries, & cole slaw hit the spot simply prepared an exactly what I wanted. Also had Sunday morn breakfast co fried sirloin Benedict !excellent !
  • Lawrence C.heart icon on user image
    I came here long ago. The children's pasta is great for a kid's menu. The atmosphere is the real treat. My nerdy self especially appreciated the mural of The School of Athens. Wonderful theme.
  • David B.
    David BurkeNovember 24, 2015
    Shrimp boat app was great. And the entrees did not disappoint either. The pot roast was melt in your mouth, my wife's steak was perfect. The sides were not treated as just sides, great food.
  • John C.heart icon on user image
    John CieslaJuly 5, 2021
    Best restaurant in Williamsburg. The food and service are excellent and a nice selection of refreshments. Have been there multiple times over the years. Highly recommend eating there!
  • Molly C.heart icon on user image
    Molly CushingSeptember 14, 2014
    Gluten free, vegetarian, and vegan options are solid. There should be something good for everyone. Friendly and attentive staff. Give the beer flight a try.
  • James C.heart icon on user image
    James CFebruary 22, 2018
    The food was great and the service was outstanding. Very attentive and knew the menu so well in order to suggest things. Loved the trivia cards on the table to spark conversation. Great concept.
  • Kimm R.heart icon on user image
    Kimm RountreeAugust 17, 2016
    The staff is excellent and food was delicious!! Really cute place with lots of various seating areas. The manager even stopped by later into our dinner and checked on things and really listened!!
  • Jenny
    JennyMay 11, 2013
    If you're vegan get the quinoa burger with the flat bread and you're good to go (it's really delicious too)! And the service here is fantastic! Great place! Highly recommended!
  • Michael H.heart icon on user image
    Michael HuberDecember 27, 2015
    Good restaurant. Being GF for as long as I have, being able to enjoy bread before a meal in a restaurant is a rare opportunity. The short ribs and pad Thai were tasty.
  • Sue L.heart icon on user image
    Sue LemmJuly 11, 2016
    Ahi starter was delicious! Their balsamic dressing on any salad is terrific and the grilled cheese selection for lunch - so varied & so good. Everything tastes "clean." Service (Denise) was top-notch!
  • Diane M.heart icon on user image
    Diane MooreDecember 30, 2014
    Excellent bacon wrapped scallops - extremely fresh. The apple nachos were a great dessert. Service quick and attentive. Glad we got there a bit early to beat the crowd.
  • Michael F.
    Michael FussJuly 22, 2013
    As an out of town Philadelphian, you could do a lot worse than Food For Thought. The food was very tasty, the atmosphere was excellent, with some very cool decor and the wait staff was excellent!
  • Duane F.heart icon on user image
    Duane FigurskiJuly 16, 2018
    Had the Down South of the dinner menu very good I wasn’t to sure about the grits never really enjoyed grits but these were great. Also Andre and Alex were very cordial
  • Isaac A.heart icon on user image
    Isaac ArtisFebruary 13, 2017
    The fall off the bone ribs were awesome. The literally fell off the bone. You also have to try the sweet potato mash. I will be back.
  • Michael R.heart icon on user image
    Michael RhodesMay 3, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Weekend brunch is an absolute must. Don't miss the Eggs Benedict.
  • Michelle M.heart icon on user image
    Michelle MeanJuly 5, 2014
    Shrimp& grits at a medium heat are simply delicious!! Grits are creamy & everything is perfect! Started off w/crab chowder which was also 👍 I will come back!
  • Kaitlynn J.heart icon on user image
    Kaitlynn JonesNovember 7, 2015
    They have boulevard on tap! The atmosphere and concept/theme is really cool. Pot roast was to die for and the cilantro chicken was very yummy too!
  • John G.
    John GonzalezAugust 17, 2018
    If your not sure is you want steak or seafood, try "The Best of Both World's" ask them to upgrade you rcrabcake to a "Crab-a-bella", you will not be disappointed.
  • Noel L.heart icon on user image
    Noel LathamJuly 22, 2017
    Try everything! Something for everyone on this menu. Very strong vegan menu selections!
  • Ed O.heart icon on user image
    Ed OngDecember 24, 2016
    Great food, quick and quality service. Great from appetizer (bread) - side dishes - main entrée
  • Jeff
    JeffMay 15, 2013
    The best service I've ever had in a restaurant (including 5 star). Food was great. Highly recommend the humus and the shrimp and grits. Ask for Kristin. She's an amazing waitress.
  • Sophia L.
    Sophia LiuAugust 22, 2012
    Awesome customer service; great for families! I like the entertaining table brain teasers they have for you. If you have a sweet tooth, get the creme brûlée.
  • Eric O.
    Eric OlsonAugust 15, 2012
    Highly recommend! Great service and accommodated all the dietary restrictions in our party. Gluten free, dairy free and vegetarian. Oh, and I had a great steak.
  • Patricia B.
    Patricia BradbyJuly 30, 2012
    Get the Portobello stack. So good. The cheesy grits side is also yummy. You would be silly not to eat the parmesan rolls in the bread basket. They're the best part.
  • Joelle C.heart icon on user image
    Joelle CDecember 26, 2015
    Sausage gravy and grit cakes are amazing. First time here and won't be the last.
  • Gary B.
    Gary BarrettMarch 3, 2013
    The best Shrimp and Grits for hundreds of miles. Tastes like Savannah!
  • David R.heart icon on user image
    David ReynoldsOctober 28, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    Great, mostly what I would consider "comfort food." Meatloaf, pot roast, etc. Once I had soft-shell crab there, and it was very good.
  • Russell S.heart icon on user image
    Russell SmithAugust 16, 2014
    A MUST DO! The service and food were both spectacular!! Popular place so make sure to make a reservation!
  • Lucas B.
    Lucas BairAugust 1, 2013
    The food here is outstanding. All of it. I had the pad Thai and it was amazing. I mixed the chicken and shrimp.
  • Edgar J.
    Edgar JonesOctober 3, 2012
    Try the crab stuffed portobello, corn beef burger, and the beet salad. All was delicious and the staff was very friendly, prompt, and attentive.
  • Brian F.heart icon on user image
    Brian FreyDecember 9, 2019
    The seared tuna appetizer was huge and delicious. You can tell they take pride in all their food.
  • Robert W.
    Robert WoodallJuly 4, 2013
    Fast service. Brioche burger was good. Wife loved the pot roast. We'll definitely come back if we're in town again.
  • Norma Dawn K.heart icon on user image
    The cheese and trees was yummy! The hubs loved his Bastille grilled cheese with side salad. We will definitely return!
  • Aly V.heart icon on user image
    Aly VDecember 29, 2015
    This place is great for families! They have cute little table games to play while you wait for your food.
  • Allea I.heart icon on user image
    Allea IngramMarch 31, 2014
    My sirloin was perfectly cooked and seasoned, and my husband's ribs were literally falling off the bone.
  • Hannah T.heart icon on user image
    Hannah TaylorJune 1, 2014
    The steak in Merlot butter sauce is outstanding! One of the best I've ever had.
  • Leigh A.heart icon on user image
    Leigh AvaNovember 8, 2015
    The crab chowder and the Coastline grilled Gruyere sandwich are absolutely incredible!
  • Sean C.
    Sean CantrellMay 13, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Bold flavors, interesting dishes, and excellent atmosphere. And it's locally owned! Easily one of the best places to eat in Williamsburg.
  • Kathryn P.heart icon on user image
    Kathryn PhillipsJuly 5, 2015
    Love this place. They have great sweet potato corn bread in their bread basket
  • Grace W.heart icon on user image
    Grace WatkinsSeptember 4, 2016
    The food was awesome and ask for A Day At the Beach at the bar it's amazing
  • Ashley F.heart icon on user image
    Ashley FlagaNovember 26, 2015
    The Ultimate Vegetarian and the red mashed potatoes! Holy cow!
  • Michelle S.heart icon on user image
    Michelle StewartSeptember 12, 2014
    Absolutely Great Food, Service, Atmosphere was Friendly!
  • Dee Gee Beeheart icon on user image
    Dee Gee BeeOctober 26, 2014
    Great bar service - had the meatloaf/pot roast combo...excellent
  • Arlene D.heart icon on user image
    Arlene D.October 22, 2017
    Beet salad, crab chowder, nutty chicken. Interesting and extensive menu.
  • John H.
    John HernandezMay 12, 2012
    Awesome grits! Come for breakfast...healthy, fresh ingredients. Loved the Fried Grits w/Spicy Sausage Gravy!
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