The Fat Canary
Fat Canary
An upscale New American restaurant beside Merchants Square in colonial Williamsburg, open since 2003 and long holding a AAA Four Diamond rating.
Located at 410 West Duke of Gloucester Street, next to The Cheese Shop. The menu changes with the seasons and often features pan-seared foie gras, rabbit, heritage-breed pork chop with goat cheese bread pudding, and seared scallops. There is an extensive wine list, and a bar on the lower level. With a 4.9 rating on OpenTable and more than 5,000 reviews, it is widely regarded as one of the best full-service restaurants in town. Closed Monday and Tuesday, and dinner reservations should be made in advance. It is a walk from the historic colonial district.
Opening hours
Wed–Sat 17:00–21:00; closed Mon and Tue (check the website)
Nearby sights
- Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg
- George Wythe House
- Wren Building, College of William & Mary
- Bruton Parish Church
- Merchants Square
- Governor's Palace
- Colonial Williamsburg Historic Area
- Raleigh Tavern