Christmas is a magical time in Williamsburg -- and one of the best parts of the holidays is the holiday food!  From Thanksgiving dinner to Cookies with Santa, there's a special dining event just for you! 

For dining events and specials, please browse our dining options below. 

To add your dining event, please contact us for more information. 

Christmas  |  New Year's  |  Holiday Parties

December Dinner Special at Aberdeen Barn
December
Enjoy a special three-course meal at Aberdeen Barn throughout December/  Menu includes a fresh salad, beef tenderloin and crab imperial, and a special "Holiday Delight" dessert.  Cost is $28.95.  Offer valid nightly through December.  Call 757-229-6661 for reservations.

Berret’s Restaurant

757-253-1847

Holiday Hours:

December 24: Christmas Eve: Open 11:30 - 3:00 Closed for Dinner

December 25: Christmas Day: Closed

Carrabba's Italian Grill
December
Holiday gift cards -receive a $20 bonus card for every $100 spent. From 10am-10pm, customers can pull up to the curb by the side door on the front of the building next to Yankee candle and they can purchase gift cards without having to get out of their car. Holiday hours - Black Friday and every Friday until New Years we will open at 12:00 pm. We will open at 12:00pm everyday the week before and the week after Christmas. We are closed Thanksgiving day and Christmas day. Private luncheons are available Monday through Friday with set menus starting at $15 per person. Catering/delivery for large groups starting at $10 per person.

Giuseppe's Italian Restaurant
Giuseppe's will be open on Christmas Eve till 8pm, for those with family and friends to get out before the big day. We will be closed Christmas Day. New Years Eve for the 20th year we will offer our 5 course dinner with 4 wines, with 2 seatings @ 6pm and 8pm only all for $49.95.  This is always a sellout and reservations are a must!

The Trellis- Holiday Hours
The Trellis Restaurant's holiday hours are normal other than Christmas Eve we will end lunch at 3pm and serving dinner from 4pm till 8pm. Christmas Day we are closed.

Mrs. Campbell's Holiday Tea at Colonial Williamsburg
December 1, 3, 6, 8 - 10, 13 - 17, 20 - 23, and 26 - 30, 2 pm
Christiana Campbell and her contemporaries entertain you by discussing 18th-century holiday traditions while offering afternoon tea service.  Cost is $23.95 for adults and $12.95 for children.  Call 800-HISTORY for details.

December Wine Dinner at Riverwalk Restaurant
December 3, 6 pm
In addition to a five-course dinner and five perfectly paired wines, kick off the holiday season with a front-row seat to the annual Lighted Boat Parade on the York River.  Cost is $49.95 (plus tax and gratuity).  Tickets must be purchased in advance.  Visit the website for a complete menu. 

Tavern Grand Illumination Dinner
December 4, 4:15 - 7 pm
A wonderful way to begin a spectacular evening.  Join us for traditional tavern fare and entertainment at Christiana Campbell's, King's Arms and Shields taverns.  Cost is $59.95/adults, $23.95/kids ages 6 - 12 (children 5 and under eat free).  Includes tax and gratuity.  Reservations required.  Call 800-HISTORY or visit the website for additional information.

Groaning Board
December 4, 4:30 - 7 pm
Experience the spirit of colonial hospitality with a grand feast of holiday favorites and a selection of traditional entertainment reminiscent of the colonial grand plantations -- balladeers, fifes and drums, dancers, and madrigal singers.  Cost is $59.95 and includes tax and gratuity.  Reservations required.  Call 800-HISTORY or visit the website for more information.

Cookies with Santa
December 4, 1 - 4 pm
Christmas is alive at York Hall where children and parents can visit Santa Claus, enjoy some tasty treats and shop for holiday gifts in the Gallery at York Hall!  Cameras are encouraged.  Located at 301 Main Street, Yorktown, VA.  Free.  Call 757-890-4490 for more information.

Breakfast with Santa at the Williamsburg Hospitality House
December 10, 8 am & 11 am
Santa Claus is coming to town!  Please join us for the 3rd annual JWCW (Junior Woman's Club of Williamsburg) Breakfast with Santa!  Your ticket includes a full breakfast buffet, complimentary photo from C. Ritchie Photography, crafts, dancers, carolers, and new this year -- festival of wreath sale!  Cost is $20/adults, $16/children (ages 3 - 10); and $8/children 2 and under.  Visit the website to purchase tickets.  All proceeds to benefit local charities. 

Breakfast with Santa at Riverwalk Restaurant
December 10, 8:30 - 9:30 am
Join Santa and Mrs. Claus, our special guests from the North Pole, for a kid-friendly breakfast. Experience the enchantment on the children’s faces as they relay their Christmas wish list to Santa. Special treats for the kids. Riverwalk Restaurant, Yorktown waterfront. Seating is limited. Tickets Required.  Call 757- 875-1522 for more information.

Breakfast with Santa Claus at Colonial Williamsburg
December 10 & 17, 9 - 10:30 am
A spirited morning featuring children's holiday fun, your favorite breakfast foods, mouth-watering hot chocolate, visits from Santa's helpers, and much more!  Cost is $25 (includes tax and gratuity).  Reservations required. Visit the website or call 800-HISTORY for more information.

Dinner with Santa at Yankee Candle
December 13 - 15, 5, 6 & 7 pm
At 5, 6 & 7 pm. Have dinner with Santa! The perfect time to visit with the jolly ole’ elf and become an official toy tester! Pictures are a wonderful keepsake ... remember your luncheon with a complimentary 4 x 5 photo from Colonial Photography. Cost for dinner is $10.00 for children and $14.00 for adults. Make reservations at 1-877-616-6510.

Riverwalk Restaurant

757-875-1522

Holiday Hours:

December 24: Christmas Eve: Open 11:30 - 2:30 Closed for Dinner

December 25: Christmas Day: Closed

Breakfasts with the Chefs at Colonial Williamsburg
December 17, 9 am
This entertaining and informative morning offers a holiday breakfast plus a chance to sample the results of exciting culinary and pastry demonstrations.  Cost is $35.  Call 800-HISTORY for additional information. 

KINGSMILL’S CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY TRADITIONS BUFFET - There’s no place like Kingsmill Resort for the holidays. Revel in holiday spirit amongst family and friends at our traditional buffet featuring all of your holiday favorites. Stroll around and enjoy Kingsmill in Lights featuring over 25 decorated Christmas trees throughout the resort buildings.  12:00 pm – 7:00 pm (LAST SEATING) Advanced reservations required. 757-253-3900Adults $39.95,Children $29.95, Kids Under 5 eat free.

Holiday Overnight Packages including this event and others are also available, visit www.kingsmill.com for details.

Williamsburg Lodge Christmas Brunch
December 25, 10 am - 2 pm
Enjoy a sumptuous holiday breakfast buffet featuring live entertainment and all your Christmas morning brunch favorites in a comfortable and casual setting.  Seatings from 10 am - 2 pm.  Reservations required.  Cost is $44/adults, $19.95/kids ages 6 - 12 (children 5 and under eat free).  Includes tax and gratuity.  Call 800-HISTORY or visit the website for more information.

Tavern Christmas Dinners
December 25, 11 am - 8 pm
Ring in Christmas in a colonial tavern and feast on traditional holiday foods.  At Christiana Campbell's, Chowning's, King's Arms and Shields taverns.  Beginning at 11 am.  Reservations required.  Cost is $59.95/adults, $23.95/kids ages 6 - 12 (children 5 and under eat free).  Includes tax and gratuity.  Call 800-HISTORY or visit the website for more information.

Home for the Holidays Christmas Dinner
December 25, 4:30 - 9 pm
Enjoy a candlelight Christmas dinner with your family.  Special a la carte menu featuring a Christmas dessert buffet.  At the Williamsburg Lodge Restaurant.  Reservations recommended. Call 800-HISTORY or visit the website for more information.

Boxing Day Regency Dinner
December 26, 7 - 9 pm
Traditionally, December 26 was the day to open the Christmas Box to share the contents with the poor.  Mr. Samuel Adams, a grand Regency house butler, will explore the legends and practices of this long-standing English holiday.  Cost is $80 and includes tax and gratuity.  Reservations required.  Call 800-HISTORY or visit the website for more information.

Berret’s Restaurant

757-253-1847

December 31: New Year’s Eve: Lunch 11:30 - 3:30 Dinner 5:00 - 8:30

January 1 - January 13: Closed for Renovations

January 14: Saturday: Open for Lunch & Dinner

Closed on Mondays in January

New Year's Eve at Artcafe26
December 31, 6:30 pm - 12:30 am
For this New Year's Eve, Executive Chef Bernard Klinger has created a TEN-course dinner!  Live music.  By reservation only.  The menu will be posted on the Artcafe26 website.  Artcafe26 is located in New Town. 

Kingsmill Resort - New Year's Eve Party!
Ring in the New Year at Kingsmill Resort in style! Dance the night away at Kingsmill’s Ultimate New Year’s Eve. VIP tickets get reserved seating all night, cocktail hour with Hors D' Oeuvres and three complimentary drinks, cash bar, four course dinner, Dessert Bar, Midnight Champagne Toast and Live Entertainment Featuring ‘IN FULL’ from 7:00 PM to 1:00 AM.  Chic decor, pool tables, lounge areas, TV's, great party atmosphere. Dress to impress, black tie optional. Overnight Accommodations Available, Rates starting from $399 per couple, plus tax. MUST BE 21 - ADVANCED RESERVATIONS REQUIRED - Tickets $125 + tax per person . 757-253-3900 for reservations

New Year's Eve Gala at the Williamsburg Lodge
December 31, 8 pm - 12 pm
Celebrate the regional cuisines that make up the American Story with a culinary journey that combines the ingenuity of the modern American chef with the rich and diverse heritage of our vast country.  Dance to the music of "The Fantastic Waller Family," one of the most popular dance band show groups on the East Coast.  Cost is $110 and includes tax and gratuity.  Reservations required.  Call 800-HISTORY or visit the website for more information.

New Year's Eve Party at the Trellis
December 31, 8:30 pm
Williamsburg's finest New Year's Eve party is back!  We know those of you that attended last year have been waiting anxiously for this amazing event, and those of you that missed it have been anticipating the 2011 details so that you don't miss out again!  This year's celebration will start at 8:30 pm with a delicious specialty beverage to whet your appetite for fun.  Chef David Everett will then thrill guests with a five-course sit-down dinner.  The evening will continue with dancing to music performed by Williamsburg's own fantastic jazz group, Limelight.  Bring in the New Year fabulously with a champagne toast and dancing until 1 am.  Limited tickets are available for purchase on our online store.  Other New Year's options are available as well.  You can join us for dinner between 5 & 6 pm -- or just for the jazz and dancing!  call 757-229-8610 for more information.

Riverwalk Restaurant -  Special New Year’s Eve Menu! To view visit our website at www.riverwalkrestaurant.net

757-875-1522

December 31: New Year’s Eve: Lunch 11:30 - 2:30 Dinner 5:00 - 8:30

January 1: New Year’s Day: Brunch 11:30 - 2:30 Dinner 5:00 - 9:00

January 2: Closed (Monday) Closed on Mondays January - March

Tavern First Morning Breakfast
January 1st, 8:30 - 10 am, 8:45 - 10:15 am, & 9:00 - 10:30 am
Start the new year with fellow patriots in a historic tavern.  Enjoy delicious fare, spirited conversation, and 18th-century music.  Cost is $22.95/adults, $15.95/kids ages 6 - 12 (children 5 and under eat free).  Includes tax and gratuity.  Reservations required.  Call 800-HISTORY or visit the website for more information. At King's Arms Tavern.

Holiday Luncheon at the Great Wolf Lodge
December 19 - 23, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Treat your team to a holiday luncheon at the Great Wolf Lodge!  Come and enjoy the feel of a big holiday party for a small holiday price.  Reserve for 1-2 people or for a table of 10 or more!  All party attendees will receive a voucher for 2 waterpark wristbands to be used on a future date.  Plus enter to win special prizes!  Enjoy a buffet-style meal which includes fresh breads, carved turkey, assorted desserts, three cheese macaroni and more!  Cost is $25/person.  Click the link to view the event flyer or call 757-345-7148 or 757-345-7146 for more information/reservations.