Josiah Chowning's Tavern - Williamsburg

Wonderful and historic place with fantastic atmosphere.

Unfortunately, this was my first food experience in Williamsburg, and I have had many better besides this. The $6 fries had only 21 fries in the order, there was no onion on my burger, no dill pickle spear as advertised and a 2oz cup of coleslaw. I spent $62 and I was still hungry and the food was less than desirable. Go to the bakery or go off site to find spectacular food. This was not good

Stopped by the back outside dining area of Chowning's Tavern to grab a bite of lunch. They have a very limited menu set up for quick preparation and turnover. Meal choices of grilled chicken, hot dog or hamburger sandwiches are cooked to order and served with a side of coke slaw and bag of chips. The food was good but nothing exceptional for the premium price paid but the proceeds support the work of Colonial Williamsburg so console in that thought. The food within Chowning's is a totally different menu and quality so do not judge that with what is served out back in the garden area. I just wish the price paid would have been a better match with what was served.

About 20 people there when we went at 1pm on Saturday. 10 minutes waiting in line to order. Told they were out of some items and out of glasses for beers. Made alternate food choices. Waited almost 20 minutes to be told they ran out of gas for the fryers. Decided to just get a refund at that point. Then waited 10 minutes to be told a manager would be there in 7 minutes. Took him 15 minutes to show up then another 20 minutes till he actually till someone asked what I was waiting on and they realized no one had talked to me about my refund. Yep, that's over an hour, and I still have to wait and see if the money goes back into my account. Definitely an experience that had a negative impact on that day of my vacation.

Chef Charles is the best! Told us about the Beef Tastys and what made us delicious Butter in the crust cream with the beef One of us got the hamburger from the grill YUMMY! Great place to sit and eat