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Food For Thought

1647 Richmond Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23185-2723
757-645-4665
Ranked #4 of 223 restaurants in Williamsburg
4.5 of 5 stars 664 Reviews
Cuisines: American
Good for: Families with children, Local cuisine, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, Late Night, Dessert
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Good for: Families with children, Local cuisine, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, Late Night, Dessert
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Yorktown, Virginia, United States
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 28, 2012 NEW

We go here at least a few times a month. I've never had anything on the menu that wasn't amazing. The nutty chicken and the Caribbean jerk chicken are are go-to picks. We recently tried out the breakfast offerings and were not disappointed. Always great food and excellent service. During dinner hours and Sunday brunch its best to call ahead... More

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Williamsburg VA
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 28, 2012 NEW

Food for Thought is a top notch restaurant. It is pricier than a lot of places but the food, service and atmosphere are wonderful. We had the special last visit - salmon - and it was the best I think I ever had anywhere. They make just everything fresh. It definitely is not a fast food joint so don't expect... More

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Miami, Florida
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 28, 2012 NEW

I found this restaurant when searching online for vegetarian-friendly restaurants in Williamsburg, VA, although Food for Thought is quite popular with carnivores as well.. The first time we ate here we weren't sure we'd be able to find it, but we did, and even found a parking space. Dinner hour was very busy, but it only took about 10-15 minutes... More

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Morris County, NJ
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 28, 2012 NEW

For dining, we generally tend to avoid the chain restaurants and seek out local gems. On our recent 1-night stopover in Williamsburg we stumbled upon FOOD FOR THOUGHT. I must say, it was a great choice – clean, pleasant staff and great ambiance. I understand that parking can be an issue, but fortunately, we were there when that wasn’t a... More

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Dubuque, IA
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 28, 2012 NEW

We had great food and excellent service at Food for Thought. The Pot Roast was GREAT and don't leave without having some of their bread pudding. This is a much better alternative than going to one of the many chain restaurants up and down the street.

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Leesburg,VA
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

Memorial Day weekend and you know every place to eat when you want to eat will just be swamped! We arrived at 6:30 to a long line of people waiting to eat. Upon check-in the hostess encouraged us to eat at the bar as there were only 3 of us. Off to the bar where there was nobody! Ordered drinks... More

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Calif
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

Ratings were good for this modest restaurant. We found the service slow, food delivered was cold. I had encrusted fish. I thought my tv dinners were an improvement. My wife and daughter's food was so so. I would not visit this "restaurant" again.

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Lighthouse Point, Florida
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

Food was good, not huge portion. Waiter was attentive,

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Arlington, Virginia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

This was my 3rd visit to this restaurant and both the service and the food is consistently good. I particularly appreciate the excellent bread (combo of onion roll and cornbread) and having vegetarian choices.

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Williamsburg, Virginia
Top Contributor
195 reviews 195 reviews
Reviews in 56 cities Reviews in 56 cities
334 helpful votes 334 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

We have thought of going here several times, but it looked like the place would have no atmosphere. Well, we were right. It is pretty dark inside...alot of dark red/blue. The restaurant is split into 2 large rooms and then the bar area. Did not understand what the posters/prints were suppose to be on the walls. The whole place made... More

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