I spent the day touring Colonial Williamsburg and seeing The President's Heads, so I thought should keep with the same theme and enjoy a good ol' Colonial dinner like our forefathers might have done. Sometimes solo dining (especially at a place like this) can be intimidating, but the staff was welcome and I especially enjoy my server who shared information, fun facts, and descriptions--all while wearing a colonial dress of course and didn't make me feel odd for dining alone. As a foodie who has a hard time deciding what she wants, I also appreciate places with prix fixe menus, so it was fun to try three different courses (although it was quite filling!) The food was fine--I wasn't a huge fan of the peanut soup (and I should have known that going in, but I felt I needed to try it), but the Snow Eggs were a fun surprise and a great choice for a light ending. It feels a little weird to be eating in the bedroom of a house (at least that's what it felt like), but the live entertainment added to the environment, too. If you're looking for a fun place to experience colonial dining, it's a good choice--if you're looking for fantastic food, you might want to try somehwere else.

We were there for dinner the day after Thanksgiving because we were not able to book it on Thanksgiving night. We are lucky that we were able to book the reservation at all. If you are a fan of history, you should visit Colonial Williamsburg. However, it does not require you to be a fan of history to enjoy the great food offered in this restaurant. The dishes are inspired by the old cook books, and they are second to none compare to any modern fine dinings. Servers and the musician provide rich knowledge of history that you cannot experience anywhere else. Performance, history, great food, great environment, even though it is a bit expensive, it is worth every penny. We loved that place.

This is a wonderful spot, right in the heart of Colonial Williamsburg. I was very satisfied on my latest visit since the service was very good and the food was delicious. There are a lot of taverns to choose from in Williamsburg, but this one has it all from the traditional dress to the musical performances. My son was so into it all and loved seeing the musician play the penny flute to the guitar and many other instruments. I had the roasted duck, which was fantastic. My parter ordered the stew, which was also tasty (but was so glad that I had the duck since it was perfect). They also offer an extensive cocktail menu and wine list with selections from Virginia, France and Napa. I sampled a Virginia Cabernet Sauvignon, which was delicious. I appreciated them letting me taste it before committing as I can be a little picky with wine. The atmosphere was great and the family really enjoyed our time here. I would totally come back again.

Made reservations a day before. Was busy even though in middle of week at night. We had a group of four and was seated pretty quickly by period dressed staff. This restaurant is located in a historic home in the old village. The dining room is dimly light to resemble candle lighting. It appears several reservations are made for a time period as to seat an entire room at once. Customers are seated at individual tables and waited on at same time with each coarse. Wait staff work together. Napkins are the size of a tablecloth which is meant to be worn to cover your entire front by tying it behind your neck. We each ordered an adult drink which were good. And we all ordered something different for entries. I ordered Game Pie which is a period meal that includes three different game meats and vegetables. My wife ordered Cornish Game Hen with cranberry and baby carrot. Our guests had Duck over mashed potato with green beans and carrot with another plate consisting of Baked Salmon with green beans and carrot. We all enjoyed our meals. It was a good experience. Pricing is as to cover the period atmosphere.

King's Arms Tavern is a historic tavern that opened in Williamsburg, Virginia in March 1951. It is one of four restored historic taverns located in Colonial Williamsburg. The building was originally owned by Mrs. Jane Vobe and operated as a tavern from 1772 - 1787. Vobe had operated a number of different taverns throughout the 18th century. The King's Arms was the last of her enterprises. After Colonial Williamsburg opened to the public in 1934, the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation set out to not only restore the homes and buildings but also the historic taverns. Vobe's original tavern building was enlarged by combining it with the Alexander Purdue House next door. Today patrons can visit the tavern and dine on authentic 18th century colonial dishes with updates to suit 21st century tastes. My family and I visited King's Arms Tavern this past summer while we were on a road trip. Although the tavern is located inside Colonial Williamsburg, customers do not need to purchase tickets to the museum if they simply wish to dine. We really liked all of the colonial decor. Even the staff were dressed in period clothing. I ordered the "To Stew a Choat in the French Way" (browned pork shanks placed in a stew pan with claret, thyme, marjoram, savory, rosemary peppercorn and mace) and my wife ordered "An Onion Pye" (potatoes, apples, onions and eggs sliced, seasoned and layered in a pie crust). To drink, I had the "Tavern Brown Ale" while my wife had the "Draught Root Beer". From the Young Patriots Menu, our older son had the "Fried Chicken" (mashed potatoes and vegetables) and our younger son had "Macaroni & Cheese" (vegetables). As we dined, we were treated to live music performed by a costumed musician. While we felt that our meals were a tad too expensive, we all had a fun historic dining experience with tasty period food.

I'd give an arm AND a leg to eat here again! We were treated like royalty at this colonial tavern! The ambience is stri-king with its rustic, colonial vibe, dark wood and wrought iron add the the authentic feel! I've been here for dinner and lunch! For dinner, I came with a friend and we had a true colonial dining experience. We had the prime rib with roasted veggies and the most delicious popovers! It was sublime! The hurricane candle centerpiece and the 18th century entertainment really set a old fashioned mood. We wine was a Pinot noir which was perfect with the prime rib and for dessert we shared the southern pecan pie! When I came back for lunch another time, I chose the chicken hash which was served in a bread bowl along with roasted green beans and carrots, and it was amazing... tender chinks of chicken in a savory sauce like the inside of a chicken pot pie! My hubby had the beef stew which was incredibly tender! And our friend had the onion pie with an egg on top! Equally tasty! Yes, we shared so we could all enjoy the entrees! Again, the pecan pie was chosen for dessert! A must! Our server, Miranda, was gracious and informative, letting us know that the nursery rhyme "Humpty Dumpty" was about a cannon of all things! Love learning trivia like that! She was a godsend, giving me a cool neckerchief to put around me since we had just come in from the 90 degree heat! What a classy, and hospitable gesture! It cooled me off and made me smile!! This raven is a must if you want a true colonial dining adventure!! A king would be pleased to dine here!

This is a fantastic place to get a feel for an old time tavern. Live music (we heard greensleeves on a mini harp), period costumes, and delicious dishes based on Colonial recipes all combine for a delightful experience. It's pricey, but I think you'd expect that. Enjoy!

Delicious & fun. A wonderful experience that really felt like we were in a 18th century colonial tavern. The time period meals were wonderfully prepared and full of flavor. During our meal we were serenaded with harp music. Order Chicken hash Stewed beef Kids Mac n cheese All of the meals were wonderful. An excellent visit. ---- Follow @ohiofoodlover on Instagram for more Ohio eats. ---