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4.5 1,387 reviews
#17 of 159 American in Williamsburg
#24 of 237 Restaurants in Williamsburg
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494 McLaws Cir Open 4 P.M. To 10 P..M, Williamsburg, VA 23185-5646
3.0 miles from Colonial Williamsburg
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+1 757-229-0275
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The Whaling Company Menu

APPETIZERS
Blackened Ahi Tuna
extra rare center, served cold, with wasabi, horseradish, and raspberry sauce.
$9.95
Steamed Lump Crab Meat
steamed with a hint of old bay seasoning.
$11.95
Creamy Crab Dip
a rich and creamy blend of lump crab meat, cheddar and cream cheese, served with crackers.
$10.95
Steamed Middle Neck Clams
one dozen middle neck clams steamed in chablis.
$8.95
Deluxe Stuffed Mushrooms
mushroom caps filled with a rich mushroom reduction and cream sauce, topped with melted jack cheese.
$5.95
Shrimp Cocktail
over one dozen medium-sized shrimp, served chilled with spicy cocktail sauce.
$7.95
Half Pound Shrimp
plump, tender shrimp, sautéed in tangy cajun spices and butter, or steamed with old bay.
Half Order $4.95
Full Order $8.95
Ancho Mayo French Fries
hearty serving of french fries drizzled with spicy mayonnaise
$4.95
steamed Mussels
farm-raised prince edwards island mussels, steamed then smothered in garlic butter.
$5.95
Deep Fried Crab Cakes
made with jumbo lump crab meat, specially seasoned and coated in bread crumbs, then fried to a golden brown.
One Crab Cake $6.95
Two Crab Cakes $10.95
SOUP & SALADS
Loaded Baked Potato
bacon, cheddar cheese, butter, sour cream, and chives.
$2.50
Caesar Salad
$3.95
Add Smaller Garden Or Caesar Salad With Entree $1.95
Garden Salad
$3.95
Add A Smaller Garden Salad To With Entree $1.95
Homemade French Onion Soup
our own recipe. made with fresh onions and spices, topped with toasted croutons and melted swiss cheese.
$3.50
Homemade New England Clam Chowder
we make it from scratch with tender sweet clams, milk, onions, celery, potatoes, salt pork, and a tasty blend of spices.
Cup $3.50
Bowl $4.95
ENTREES - SEAFOOD
Tilapia
lightly breaded and sautéed to a golden brown or baked. served with creamy tartar sauce. served with fresh vegetable or tony’s homemade coleslaw, fresh baked bread and your choice of rice, redskins, or french fries.
$16.95
Substitute Baked Potato For An Extra $1.50
Substitute Asparagus For An Extra $1.50
Fresh Fried Oysters
lightly dusted in seasoned flour and deep fried. (fried only) served with homemade cocktail sauce. served with fresh vegetable or tony’s homemade coleslaw, fresh baked bread and your choice of rice, redskins, or french fries.
$19.95
Substitute Baked Potato For An Extra $1.50
Substitute Asparagus For An Extra $1.50
Tempura Fried North Atlantic Cod
dipped in our special batter and deep fried to a golden brown. served with creamy tartar sauce. served with homemade cocktail sauce. served with fresh vegetable or tony’s homemade coleslaw, fresh baked bread and your choice of rice, redskins, or french fries.
$12.95
Substitute Baked Potato For An Extra $1.50
Substitute Asparagus For An Extra $1.50
Tempura Fried Shrimp
six large shrimp dipped in our special batter and deep fried to a golden brown. served with homemade cocktail sauce. served with fresh vegetable or tony’s homemade coleslaw, fresh baked bread and your choice of rice, redskins, or french fries.
$14.95
Substitute Baked Potato For An Extra $1.50
Substitute Asparagus For An Extra $1.50
Fresh Idaho Trout
lightly coated in almonds and seasoned flour and sauteed to a golden brown. served with fresh vegetable or tonys homemade coleslaw, fresh baked bread and your choice of rice, redskins, or french fries.
$16.95
Substitute Baked Potato For An Extra $1.50
Substitute Asparagus For An Extra $1.50
GRILL
New York Strip
hand-cut new york strip, boldly seasoned and flamed broiled to your liking. served with fresh vegetable or tonys homemade coleslaw, fresh baked bread and your choice of rice, redskins, or french fries. try any of our homemade toppings or sauces: sauteed mushrooms, sauteed red onions, whiskey peppercorn sauce, hollandaise or bearnaise sauce, teriyaki sauce, marinara sauce (chunky), wasabi sauce, dill sauce, ancho mayo sauce $2.95
14 Oz. $21.95
Substitute Baked Potato For An Extra $1.50
Substitute Asparagus For An Extra $1.50
Crabmeat Oscar Style Topping $5.95
Crabmeat Shrimp Norfolk Topping $5.95
Filet Mignon
hand-cut filet mignon, boldly seasoned and flamed broiled to your liking. served with fresh vegetable or tony’s homemade coleslaw, fresh baked bread and your choice of rice, redskins, or french fries. try any of our homemade toppings or sauces: sautéed mushrooms, sautéed red onions, whiskey peppercorn sauce, hollandaise or béarnaise sauce, teriyaki sauce, marinara sauce (chunky), wasabi sauce, dill sauce, ancho mayo sauce $2.95
6 Oz. $19.95
8 Oz. $21.95
Substitute Baked Potato For An Extra $1.50
Substitute Asparagus For An Extra $1.50
Crabmeat Oscar Style Topping $5.95
Crabmeat Shrimp Norfolk Topping $5.95
Twin Pork Loin Chops
charbroiled pork loin chops with seasoning, salt, pepper, finished with a drizzle of raspberry sauce. served with fresh vegetable or tony’s homemade coleslaw, fresh baked bread and your choice of rice, redskins, or french fries. try any of our homemade toppings or sauces: sautéed mushrooms, sautéed red onions, whiskey peppercorn sauce, hollandaise or béarnaise sauce, teriyaki sauce, marinara sauce (chunky), wasabi sauce, dill sauce, ancho mayo sauce $2.95
$13.95
Substitute Baked Potato For An Extra $1.50
Ubstitute Asparagus For An Extra $1.50
Forrest Mushroom Chicken
our lemon herb chicken topped with sauteed mushrooms and whiskey peppercorn sauce. served with fresh vegetable or tonys homemade coleslaw, fresh baked bread and your choice of rice, redskins, or french fries.
$14.95
Substitute Baked Potato For An Extra $1.50
Substitute Asparagus For An Extra $1.50
Lemon Herb Chicken
charbroiled boneless chicken breast seasoned with oregano, olive oil, spices and chablis wine. served with fresh vegetable or tonys homemade coleslaw, fresh baked bread and your choice of rice, redskins, or french fries.
$12.95
Substitute Baked Potato For An Extra $1.50
Substitute Asparagus For An Extra $1.50
LOBSTER KING CRAB
Alaskan King Crab
over a pound of large king crab legs, served with drawn butter and fresh lemon. large, firm and meaty. served with fresh vegetable or tonys homemade coleslaw, fresh baked bread and your choice of rice, redskins, or french fries.
$43.00
Substitute Baked Potato For An Extra $1.50
Substitute Asparagus For An Extra $1.50
Maine Lobster Tails
two succulent maine lobster tails sauteed in tonys fresh marinara sauce. served over linguini and topped with parmesan cheese. served with fresh vegetable or tonys homemade coleslaw, fresh baked bread and your choice of rice, redskins, or french fries.
$41.00
Substitute Baked Potato For An Extra $1.50
Substitute Asparagus For An Extra $1.50
Australian Coldwater Lobster Tail
a large (10-12oz.) lobster tail steamed in the shell with drawn butter for dipping. succulent firm meat. served with fresh vegetable or tonys homemade coleslaw, fresh baked bread and your choice of rice, redskins, or french fries.
$55.00
Substitute Baked Potato For An Extra $1.50
Substitute Asparagus For An Extra $1.50
PASTA
Shrimp, Mussels And Clams Linguini
shrimp, mussels and clams sauteed in garlic butter. served over linguini and topped with parmesan cheese. pasta dishes served with fresh vegetable or tonys homemade coleslaw. starch is the pasta.
$17.95
mussels Mussels And Shrimp Marinara
sauteed in tonys fresh marinara sauce. served over linguini and topped with parmesan cheese. pasta dishes served with fresh vegetable or tonys homemade coleslaw. starch is the pasta.
$13.95
Chicken Scampi Linguini
sauteed in butter, garlic, fresh tomatoes, parsley, chablis wine, lemon, topped with parmesan cheese. pasta dishes served with fresh vegetable or tonys homemade coleslaw. starch is the pasta.
$12.95
Shrimp Scampi Linguini
sauteed in butter, garlic, fresh tomatoes, parsley, chablis wine, lemon, topped with parmesan cheese. pasta dishes served with fresh vegetable or tonys homemade coleslaw. starch is the pasta.
$14.95
sonny Delight Sonny Delight
resh sea scallops with large shrimp, sauteed with sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms, a hint of basil, blended with garlic butter. served over linguini and topped with parmesan cheese. pasta dishes served with fresh vegetable or tonys homemade coleslaw. starch is the pasta.
$16.95
DESSERTS
Homemade Mudpie
rocky road & chocolate chip ice cream on top of cookie crumb.
$6.95
Homemade Apple Cinnamon Cobbler
with ice cream
$4.95
Homemade Authentic Key Lime Pie
$3.95
Homemade Caramel Delight
$3.95
Homemade Chocolate Chocolate Cake
$4.25
Homemade Creamy New York Style Cheesecake
$4.49
Ice Cream Sundae
one scoop of vanilla ice cream, topped with hot fudge, whipped cream and a cherry.
$2.95
Vanilla Ice Cream
one scoop
$2.00
Treasure Chest
drop anchor sailor, and sink into this frozen strawberry delight
$2.50
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The house specialty is fresh seafood and hand carved steaks, with a menu offering a wide variety of daily fresh fish selections, as well as tempting beef and chicken entrees. A warm and relaxing atmosphere and a dining experience you won't want to miss. Enjoy our lounge with "Hungry Hour/ happy hour," Sunday - Friday from 4 - 6 p.M. 1/2 Off appetizers and $discount drinks Children's menu $4.95 (12 And under). Locally owned and operated. Bus, Banquet rooms and private rooms available with all inclusive menus. Open for dinner 7 days a week at 4:00 p.M. Thanksgiving, Mothers Day and Easter Special hours
PRICE RANGE
$13 - $20
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Dinner
CUISINES
American, Seafood
FEATURES
Takeout, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Discover, Reservations, Private Dining, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
Great food with great service

Great food with great service. Decided to go here based on recommendation from sales clerk in local shop. The atmosphere was great and the food was excellent. Our server was attentive to our service and very knowledgeable about what was served. Normally do not order...dessert, but he recommended the caramel pie with whipped cream and ice cream. We tried it and it was great.More

Date of visit: November 2020
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
Delicious! Great meals. Lots

Delicious! Great meals. Lots of food. Great prices. Wonderful service. Eddie was the best server. Lots of personality and very attentive.

Date of visit: November 2020
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Reviewed October 26, 2020
What a catch...fish that is!

I had dinner here, arriving around 8 and found out the restaurant closed at 9. Luckily I had time to eat and still talk with a friend and was not rushed out the door right at 9. I got a catch of the day and...it was perfectly prepared. The décor is a bit dated but it doesn't detract from the great dining experience.More

Date of visit: October 2020
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Reviewed October 23, 2020 via mobile
Delicious dinner

Beautiful rustic nautical decor. Excellent service. Dinner was served hot and delicious. Enjoyed the early bird special. Stop by and support this great establishment.

Date of visit: October 2020
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Reviewed September 23, 2020
Very Good!

We ordered the Boatwright Platter and it was perfect! My husband especially liked the shrimp. The beer was cold in a frosted mug. The staff was very friendly and the bartender super nice.

Date of visit: September 2020
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Reviewed September 20, 2020 via mobile
Great stop...

I had the clam chowder....GF had kind crab legs...we had a couple drinks as well...everything was good...but Lisa in the bar was awesome...we love eating at the bar...and we get info from the staff...Lisa was fun and enhanced the meal. Another gentleman joined the conversation...may...have been owner...and he was a joy too....this was like dinner at a friends house....definitely will stop again!More

Date of visit: September 2020
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Reviewed September 20, 2020 via mobile
Still great after 36 years !

My wife and I ate here 36 years ago on our first trip together as a couple. The atmosphere and service was great. Their seafood was fantastic. Out server this time was Ben. He was very attentive and on spot with every detail of our...meal. The atmosphere is still tremendous, Old rustic seaport setting. The food is just as good as I had remembered. Nice spot for a romantic dinner for two. Would highly recommend this locally owned establishment.More

Date of visit: September 2020
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Reviewed September 9, 2020
Service was great but Food was not.

We'd visited The Whaling Company years ago and liked it enough to return on our recent visit to Williamsburg. Now we have determined that this was our final visit. The waiter, Sonny, was great but the food was not. We ordered the shrimp tempura which...had been fried in a heavy batter. The shrimp linguine was basically pasta in butter with shrimp. Very bland. It was accompanied by broccoli that had been cooked too long. There are other seafood restaurants in Williamsburg that we'll give a try next visit.More

Date of visit: September 2020
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Reviewed August 31, 2020
Sad they were not busier

This place is near the Water Park and Busch Gardens, which are closed at the moment. Despite the slow night, staff was friendly and attentive. Wife had the fried oysters. Very good, but not the best in the world. I enjoyed my baked seafood platter,...which had a nice selection of shrimp, scallops, cod, and crab meat. Fresh and in a nice butter sauce. Bread at the beginning was a nice touch. Beer and wine were fairly priced. We have been here before and will be here again. A nice visit.More

Date of visit: August 2020
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Reviewed August 30, 2020
Exceptional service. Great prices. Delicious food.

We just had a wonderful dinner at your restaurant tonight. The tuna was perfectly cooked and the scallops were delicious. What really made our meal was our server Albert. What an asset Albert is to your staff. He was polite, professional, friendly and went over...and above to accommodate us. He really gave us exceptional service and I thought you would like to know!More

Date of visit: August 2020
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I didn't see anything that look like a sale to me. Even the items they claimed to have on sale at the time were over 25.00 and you didn't get much of it.
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