Traditions at the Williamsburg Lodge

3.9

496 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary Southern

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Great for brunch
Good for business meals

Carry on traditions—or start some new ones—in a comfortable and classic environment at Traditions in the Williamsburg Lodge. Chef Justin Haynes and Restaurant Manager Stephanie Wise give Mid-Atlantic cuisine a modern twist during daily breakfast and lunch service.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary Southern, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am
Phone number
(855) 318-5030
Website
http://www.colonialwilliamsburghotels.com/dining/traditions/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Justin Haynes

Location
310 South England Street, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Neighborhood
Colonial Williamsburg
Cross street
Francis
Parking details
Complimentary on-site parking is provided for all Lodge dining guests, as well as valet parking for a fee.
Entertainment
Live entertainment in Sweet Tea & Barley! Friday night's guests experience an evening of jazz--past and present--performed by the Timeline Jazz Quartet. On Saturdays enjoy a relaxing evening listening to to live entertainment provided by Smith and Wade or Jocelyn Oldham.
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Traditions Easter Brunch
$0.00 - $65.00 per person
Prepaid
Apr 20, 2025 only
Join us for a chef-curated Easter brunch buffet at Traditions in the Williamsburg Lodge. Enjoy a pre-paid, buffet-style dining experience featuring brunch classics, seasonal specialties, and indulgent desserts crafted by our talented pastry chefs. Adults (ages 11 and above) $65, Youth (ages 3-10) $30, plus tax and gratuity. Children 2 and under eat free. A prepaid reservation is required. For reservations, call 1-855-318-5030 or book online. Featured Selections: ~ Fresh Juices, Coffee, and Tea ~ Seasonal Fruit Salad ~ Churro French Toast with Cream Cheese Glaze ~ Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Breakfast Potatoes ~ Made-to Order Omelets with a selection of fresh toppings Seafood and Salads: ~ Citrus Poached Shrimp Cocktail ~ Spinach Waldorf Salad with Yogurt Lemon Dressing ~ Classic Caesar with Garlic Herb Croutons Chef's Specialties: ~ Bacon Cheddar Potato Ale Soup ~ Pan-Seared Sea Bass with Spring Vegetable Hash ~ Slow-Roasted Leg of Lamb with Natural Jus ~ Mushroom, Spinach & Cream Cheese Stuffed Pork Loin Additional Offerings: ~Cold Cereals, Granola, and Breakfast Breads ~Assorted Desserts from the Lodge Pastry Shop
Traditions Easter Dinner Buffet
$0.00 - $55.00 per person
Prepaid
Apr 20, 2025 only
Join us for a festive Easter Dinner Buffet at Traditions in the Williamsburg Lodge. Enjoy a pre-paid, chef-inspired dining event with seasonal favorites, family-style selections, and a milkshake station for the kids. Adults (ages 11 and above) $55, Youth (ages 3-10) $25, plus tax and gratuity. Children 2 and under eat free. A prepaid reservation is required. For reservations, call 1-855-318-5030 or book online. Easter Dinner Buffet Includes Fountain Beverages, Iced Tea, and Lemonade Soups and Salads: ~ Cabbage, Apple, and Pear Salad Assorted Cabbage, Roasted Fennel, Apples, Pears, Candied Walnuts, Poppy Seed Creamy Dressing ~ Pasta Caesar Salad Cavatappi Pasta, Romaine Lettuce, Shaved Parmesan Cheese, Herb Croutons, Haricot Verts, Caesar Dressing ~ Chef's Soup of the Day - Lamb Lamb and White Bean Chili ~ Citrus Poached Shrimp and Mussels Cocktail Sauce, Lemons ~ Chef's Charcuterie Board & Cast Iron Baked Brie Assorted Meats, Compotes, Dried Berries, and Nuts Entrées and Sides: ~ Stuffed Porchetta Apples, Fennel, Mushrooms, Herb Cream Cheese, Sage Farro Risotto, Pork Jus ~ Seafood Pasta Crawfish, Bay Scallops, Bacon, Spinach, Peppers, Soubise Sauce ~ Seared Airline Chicken Breast Confit Marble Potatoes, Tricolor Carrots, Lemon Chicken Jus ~ Mixed Vegetable Paella Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes, Bomba Rice, Petite Squash, Smoked Tomato Sauce ~ Mac and Cheese ~ Seasonal Vegetables Dessert: From the Lodge Pastry Shop ~ Seasonal Bread Pudding ~ Assorted Mini Desserts ~ Milkshake Station Choice of: Vanilla or Chocolate Ice Cream Options: Chocolate Chips, Sprinkles, Chocolate Sauce, Caramel Sauce, M&Ms, Strawberries, Strawberry Sauce Consuming Uncooked Salmon May Increase Your Risk of Food Borne Illness
Traditions Spring Seafood Boil
$0.00 - $60.00 per person
Prepaid
Apr 4, 2025 - Apr 18, 2025
Join us on select Fridays during Spring for a Seafood Boil in Traditions. Adults (ages 11 and above) $60, Youth (ages 3-10) $30, plus tax and gratuity. Children 2 and younger eat free. A prepaid reservation is required. For Reservations, call 1-855-318-5030 or book online. From the Pot: Shrimp, Clams, Crab legs, Andouille Sausage, Corn on the Cob, Red Bliss Potatoes For the Side: Pasta Salad, Green Bean Salad, Potato Salad, Jalapeño Cheddar Corn Bread Muffins, Hushpuppies Sauces: Drawn Butter | Cajun Butter | Old Bay Butter Desserts: Key Lime Pie Tarts | Chocolate Cloud Cups | Mini Mixed Berry Trifles

What 496 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.9

3.9 based on recent ratings

3.8Food
4.3Service
3.9Ambience
3.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Virginia
Kid-friendly
Williamsburg
Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Traditions at the Williamsburg Lodge promises a memorable dining experience with "excellent" food and "outstanding" service. While some guests noted areas for improvement, many praised the "amazing" staff for being attentive and hard-working, especially during busy holiday events. The pimento cheese and crab soup are notable favorites, and the ambiance adds charm to special occasions.

496 Reviews

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Lauren
VIP
Washington DC
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 29, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Mediocre hotel brunch, billed as a special holiday brunch
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Willetta
Chicago
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 28, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Not good food for the price! Buffet food was cold, been sitting for a while. The best thing on the seafood buffet was the braised beef :(
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Alain
Washington DC
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 27, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was excellent and fresh,and the service was outstanding congratulations Nemanja D Always a pleasure to coming to Williamsburg colonial
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Lew
Portland
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 26, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Though we had reservations it was still a30 to 40 minute wait time. Our server was not very good. She spilled a glass of water on our table and said she would be right back to clean it up. We were halfway thru the meal before she finally wiped it up. She totally forgot our bread and delivered it five minutes before we left. Our glasses of water and soda were left empty through out most of the meal. She said she would bring me a set of clean eating utensils but never did. She was very chatty and attentive to the tables around us (all who had rooms at the lodge as we loudly overheard their drinks being charged to their rooms). It is an experience I will never recommend to anybody and seriously doubt if we will return…… for the price totally not worth it!
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Michael
VIP
Washington DC
26 reviews
4.0
26 reviews
Dined on December 26, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Food was ok but not great. Our server was overwhelmed by how busy it was so not very attentive. Vegetable selection was very limited and too gourmet. My wife who has a gluten issue was extremely limited as to food choices. I doubt we’ll be partaking next Christmas.
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Valerie
Atlanta
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 25, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We came to Traditions for our Christmas Day dinner. It was $350 for four adults and an all you can eat buffet style. The waitress was very nice but had too many tables - the drink orders, refills, bread runs, bussing tables, and questions from her area was just too much. She gave it a solid effort and kept a cheerful attitude, though. The guys helping behind the buffet were all polite and helpful, too. The food buffet was kept warm and containers were kept full. That said, it wasn't anything particularly good - especially for the price. We would consider going back if the price was half of what it was but there are much better restaurants in the same price bracket in the area.
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Amanda
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Staff was amazing! Went for Christmas Day and was so thankful a place was open for dinner this day! The staff was so attentive and hard working and were very very kind! Thank you so much for giving us a wonderful Christmas Day dinner enjoyed ❤️
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Mark
Richmond
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 25, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Sadly having a late reservation was not a benefit, some of the food was cold, others tasted like it had been there too long and they ran out of some deserts. We were seated right at an entrance to the dining room, assigned seating I assume, We ordered a glass of wine and didn't realize the tip (noted service charge) was included, we still tipped our server additional as it was not her fault, she was amazing. Coffee was very weak and not overly hot. Granted t was Christmas Eve and busy, but when you offer a buffet you should prepare for each guest to be the first guest. Their signature Bread Pudding was the bomb, the cabernet delicious.
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Tony
Washington DC
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Enjoyable Christmas Eve buffet. Staff went above and beyond and were both professional and kind.
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Ray
Richmond
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The buffet contained interesting and good selections but I would have like some other more traditional items
1 person found this helpful

FAQs

Traditions at the Williamsburg Lodge is rated 3.9 stars by 496 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Traditions at the Williamsburg Lodge

310 South England Street, Williamsburg, VA 23185

Additional information

Cross street
Francis
Neighborhood
Colonial Williamsburg
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary Southern, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Complimentary on-site parking is provided for all Lodge dining guests, as well as valet parking for a fee.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Justin Haynes
Entertainment
Live entertainment in Sweet Tea & Barley! Friday night's guests experience an evening of jazz--past and present--performed by the Timeline Jazz Quartet. On Saturdays enjoy a relaxing evening listening to to live entertainment provided by Smith and Wade or Jocelyn Oldham.
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.colonialwilliamsburghotels.com/dining/traditions/
Phone number
(855) 318-5030

Traditions at the Williamsburg Lodge

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

Traditions Easter Brunch

Traditions Easter Dinner Buffet

Traditions Spring Seafood Boil

Menu

What 496 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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