By Tammy Quinn Mckillip
Williamsburg, VA Fish & Seafood Restaurants
If you're looking for yummy seafood in the South, Williamsburg, Virginia, is full of moderately priced, family-friendly fish eateries. Skip the many chain restaurants, though, and try these three distinctive local eateries for delicious food and local ambiance.
Berret's Seafood Restaurant & Taphouse Grill
You can dine casually outdoors or gussy up for more formal dining at this seafood restaurant and tap house, a local favorite. From steak to lobster, the presentation of whatever you order is magnificent, and the prices...well, let's just say you get what you pay for. If you've got the budget, you can't go wrong dining here. The Taphouse specials are equally delicious and a bit less pricey.
Berret's Seafood Restaurant & Taphouse Grill
199 South Boundary Street
Williamsburg, Virginia 23185
(757) 253-1847
Captain George's Seafood Restaurant
Bring the family and get ready for fun when you visit this iconic Williamsburg establishment. For generations, folks have lined up at Captain George's doors to eat the finest seafood in a relaxed, homey atmosphere. Kids eat for half price at the buffet, and you can even get lessons from your waiter on how to eat crab properly. The buffet is not cheap, at roughly $28 a person, but if you get there before 4 p.m., you'll pay the discounted rate of $23. And it's worth every penny!
Captain George's Seafood Restaurant
5363 Richmond Road
Williamsburg, Va
(757) 565-2323
The Backfin Seafood Restaurant
This unpretentious seafood eatery has been a local favorite for over 23 years. The prices are extremely reasonable, the food is fresh and there's something for just about everyone at this friendly spot. They're open for lunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and dinner from 4 to 9:30 p.m. The kids' menu is full of yummy fried foods that kids like at prices parents will love. There's even an extensive take-out menu if you're not in the mood for a sit-down meal. For dessert, you simply must experience the key lime pie--it's heavenly.
3701 Strawberry Plains Road
Williamsburg, VA
(757) 565-5430
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About the Author:
Tammy Quinn McKillip has written extensively in print and online publications about pets, parenting, theater, design, health and environmentalism since 1999. She is the editor of the Macaroni Kid National Family Safety newsletter and publisher and editor of "Macaroni Kid," a local family-friendly weekly events newsletter. She is pursuing her Master of Fine Arts in creative writing at City College of New York.
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