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Hobson's Choice


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#1 of 31 restaurants in Williamstown
  • Cuisines: American
  • Price range*: $7-$50
  • Address: 159 Water St, Williamstown, MA 01267
  • Phone:  (413) 458-9101
  • Fax:  413-458-0959
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2 of 5 stars
ChicagoInventor 1 contribution
Chicago
Jul 11, 2009

This is the first time I have been mislead by the reviews on tripadvisor. The first thing that the waitress had to say is that ...."we are out of prime rib, scallops and wontons, and I know that there is something else." It went on.....later when I asked for a glass of cabernet to go with the steak (an ordinary... more

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5 of 5 stars
BigMac53 1 contribution
NY, NY
Jun 23, 2009
0/1 found this review helpful

Hobson's is by far the best meal in Williamstown and has super friendly service and good prices to go along with it. While at the salad bar make sure to say hello to the friendly chef and get a BBC Steel Rail to go along with your steak or lobster pasta (tons of lobster). more

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5 of 5 stars
campchic66 1 contribution
Massachusetts
Jun 15, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

Hobson's Choice in Williamstown, Massachusetts, is always a great dining experience. If you are looking for a guarantee of a delicious meal in a friendly, unpretentious atmosphere, then this is the place. Hobson's is chef owned. Chef Dan prepares his meals in an open kitchen, chatting with his diners as they cruise the salad bar. If you watch him cook,... more

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5 of 5 stars
hassy614 1 contribution
NYC
Jun 14, 2009

Whenever I'm in Williamstown a dinner at Hobson's is a must. This is a great place where everyone is friendly and the food is fantastic. I would definitely recommend this to anyone in the area. more

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5 of 5 stars
HappyHikerToo 1 contribution
Wittenburg, NY
Jun 4, 2009

We had some absolutely wonderful meals at Hobson's when visiting the area. Low key, freindly place--can go dressed up or down. SO many wonderful things to get--I LOVED the Teryiaki Filet (home made marinade, Dan says, low sodium, too : ). The scallops were OUT OF THIS WORLD wonderful!! My friends had the free range, organic sirloin and said it... more

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4 of 5 stars
mimibev 30 contributions
North Haven, CT
Aug 1, 2007

We ate here because of a favorable review. It is dark, quite dim inside and I was not reall sure of the place but the food was excellent. So, if you do not need to see much, but want a good meal, this is a good place to go. more

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5 of 5 stars
js2000 2 contributions
Western Massachusetts
Apr 23, 2007

I recently had a delightful dinner at Hobson's Choice restaurant, located on Water Street (Route 43) a short and pleasant walk from Williamstown's central shopping district and the Williams College campus. I had blackened chicken, my friend ordered elk medallions, a special that night. Roasted garlic mashed potatoes (smooth and savory) and green beans (crisp but not crunchy) accompanied the... more

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Hobson's Choice Address

159 Water St, Williamstown, MA 01267
Tel: (413) 458-9101 Fax: 413-458-0959
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.