WELCOME FRIENDS, OLD AND NEW
"Oh for a bowl of Fat Canary, rich Palermo, sparkling sherry."
When the ships sailed from the Old World to the New, they stopped in the Canary Islands for supplies. One of the important provisions brought aboard was wine, referred to as “Canary.” Our restaurant is named after a reference in the Colonial Era playwright John Lyly's poem.
Refined, green-walled bistro serving upscale American fare & wines, with a cheese shop & patio.
Located in the heart of Colonial Williamsburg, Fat Canary has received the AAA Four Diamond award each year since opening in 2003.
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HOURS
We are open for dinner service at 5pm Wednesday through Sunday. Reservations are highly recommended for our main dining room and bar.
RESERVATIONS
Reservations may be made at Opentable.com or by calling the restaurant at 757-229-3333. A host is available Wednesday through Sunday starting at noon.
DOWNSTAIRS AT FAT CANARY
The Downstairs does not currently accept call-ahead reservations. A hostess will be available starting at 4:30 to take names for the first seating at 5:00.
Our Facebook page will keep up to date postings on any closings that may occur. We look forward to seeing you and we thank you for your patronage!
Located in our Wine Cellar, the Downstairs at Fat Canary offers an additional menu with more casual fare.
Downstairs at Fat Canary currently operates with an in-person check-in for our waitlist for both the dining room and bar. A host will be available starting at 4:30 to take names in-person for our first seating that begins at 5pm.
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