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Certificate of Excellence

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4.0 228 reviews
#61 of 159 American in Williamsburg
#71 of 234 Restaurants in Williamsburg
Certificate of Excellence2016 - 2019 Winner
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5101 Center St, Williamsburg, VA 23188-2655
2.4 miles from Colonial Williamsburg
Website
+1 757-220-4600
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Menu

APPETIZERS​
Seafood Au Gratin
Lump crabmeat & shrimp in a garlic & chive cream w/ red peppers & shallots. Topped w/ asiago bread crumbs, baked & served w/ crostini
$11.00
Duck Tacos
Grilled flour tortillas stuffed w/ sautéed duck breast, mixed asian vegetables, crispy rice noodles & sweet plum aioli
$9.00
Fried Calamari
Lightly dusted calamari fried crispy, served w/ marinara & crushed red peppers
$9.75
Pita Pizza
Grilled​ pita pizza topped w/ basil pesto, roasted roma tomatoes & smoked mozzarella cheese
$8.50
Chicken Wings
Choose from traditional buffalo style w/ blue cheese dipping sauce or a sesame asian style w/ wasabi ranch dipping sauce. Served w/ carrot & celery sticks
$9.75
Classic Shrimp Cocktail
Old bay poached jumbo shrimp served w/ our house cocktail sauce
$9.00
Margarita Shrimp
Shrimp​ sauteed w/ tequila, triple sec & mandarin oranges
$10.00
Philly Roll
Crispy fried egg rolls stuffed w/ shaved ribeye steak, sautéed onions & American cheese. served w/ a scallion cheese sauce for dipping
$8.00
Sliders
Choice of three all beef patties topped w/ American cheese or three north carolina bbq sliders
$7.50
Mussels
Fresh prince edward island mussels sauteed w/ white wine, butter, garlic, scallions & crushed red peppers. Served w/ garlic toast points
$8.75
SEAFOOD RAW BAR​
We offer only the highest quality oysters, clams, shrimp & other seafood items daily
(Prices may vary from item to item & are based on their availability)
KIDS MENU​
(For children 12 yrs old & younger)
Mac & Cheese
$5.00
Kids Mini Burger w/ French Fries
$5.00
Corn Dog w/ French Fries
$5.00
Chicken Tenders w/ French Fries
$5.00
Kids Pepperoni & Cheese Pizza
$5.00
All meals includes a small drink & coloring kit
SOUPS OF THE DAY​
Our chef prepares a few selections daily, offered by the cup 4.00 or by the bowl 5.00
Soups of the Day
Cup $4.00
Bowl $5.00
GARDEN FRESH SALADS​
Caeser, Spinach, or House Salad
With choice of homemade dressing
$5.00
SIGNATURE SALADS​
Sante Fe Chicken Salad
Mixed field greens topped w/ crispy chicken, avocado, cherry tomatoes, chopped egg, red onions, cucumbers, sweet corn, black beans, monterey jack & cheddar cheeses
$12.00
Caribbean Chicken Salad
Mixed field greens tossed w/ a mimosa vinaigrette. topped w/ grilled Caribbean spiced chicken breast, mango, mandarin oranges, red onion, cherry tomatoes & cucumbers
$12.00
Raspberry Chicken Salad
Mixed field greens tossed w/ raspberry vinaigrette & topped w/ grilled chicken breast, goat cheese, pumpkin seeds, cherry tomatoes & cucumbers
$12.00
SANDWICHES​
French dip
thinly sliced steak served on a baguette & topped w/ sautéed onions & provolone cheese. served w/ a side of mushroom au jus, & French fries
$9.75
Portabella Sandwich
Panko crusted portabella mushroom topped w/ roasted red peppers, smoked mozzarella & a chipotle lime aioli & served on toasted chibatta. Served w/ sweet potato wedges
$12.50
Monterey Chicken Sandwich
Grilled chicken breast topped w/ bacon, monterey jack cheese & avocado. served on a croissant w/ lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickle & French fries
$9.50
House Smoked North Carolina BBQ
Slow smoked pork bbq tossed in our north carolina style bbq sauce. Served on a sesame kaiser roll w/ sides of slaw & French fries
$9.00
Chicken Salad Croissant
Oven roasted chicken diced & mixed w/ parmesan basil dressing, garlic, & celery. Served in a warm croissant w/ lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickle & a side of fresh fruit
$9.50
Oyster Po Boy
breaded fresh oysters topped w/ lettuce & tomatoes & a cajun remoulade. served w/ French fries
$12.50
The Black Angus Burger
An 8 ounce serving of black angus hamburger grilled to your liking. served on a sesame kaiser roll w/ crisp lettuce, tomato, onion, kosher dill pickle, French fries w/ a choice of toppings
$8.75
ENTREES​
Hawaiian Snapper
Pan seared hawaiian snapper topped w/ stir fried asian slaw. Served w/ ginger-scallion jasmine rice & seasonal vegetables
$18.00
Pork Chop
Pecan crusted white marble farms pork chop topped w/ caramelized peaches. Served w/ buttermilk russet mash potatoes & seasonal vegetables
$18.00
Tortellini Pasta
Cheese​ stuffed tortellini pasta tossed in a parmesan & garlic cream sauce w/ sauteed spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, & artichoke hearts
$16.00
Shrimp & Grits
Shrimp, scallions, tomatoes, & mushrooms sauteed in a garlic-chive utter sauce, served over creamy three cheese & bacon grits
$18.50
Blueberry Chicken
Grilled chicken breast topped w/ blueberry sauce. Served w/ a branny apple orzo pasta salad
$16.00
Linguine & Clams
Fresh Virginia middle neck clams sauteed w/ garlic, white wine, butter & fresh Italian parsley. served over linguine
$17.00
Shrimp & Sea Scallop Pasta
Fresh shrimp & sea scallops sauteed w/ andouille sausage, fresh corn, red & green bell peppers. Served w/ linguini pasta tossed in a garlic chive butter sauce
$18.50
Sirloin Steak
Grilled hand cut sirloin steak topped garlic chive butter. Served w/ mash & seasonal vegetable
$17.50
DESSERTS​
Bread Pudding
Pan grilled bread pudding layered w/ banana’s foster & caramel sauce. Topped w/ our homemade whipped cream
$6.50
Hot Apple Pie
A slice of our homemade apple pie served hot on a cast iron skillet w/ caramel sauce
$6.50
Chef's Cheesecake
Ask your server about today’s flavor
$6.50
Key Lime Pie
The traditional favorite made w/ Nellie & Joe’s key lime juice. garnished simply w/ a lime twist & homemade whipped cream
$6.00
Creme Brulee
Homemade crème brulee & the flavor changes daily
$7.00
Toffaccino Ice Cream Cake
Cappuccino​ ice cream blended w/ our homemade chocolate cashew toffee
$6.50
Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
Two generous scoops of the creamy goodness. Topped w/ caramel or chocolate or both
$4.00
Chocolate Espresso Tort
Rich flourless chocolate tort w/ a hint of espresso & chocolate ganache. Garnished w/ creme anglaise & whipped cream
$7.00
Seasonal Fruit Sorbet
Homemade seasonal fruit sorbet
$5.50
We also provide a wide selection of alcoholic beverages from our amply stocked bar, cold beer chest, & bountiful wine cellar so feel to test our bartenders knowledge at any time or just for one our tasty signature concoctions
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American style restaurant where everything is made from scratch. Seafood, steaks, pasta, and daily specials provides something for everyone. Patio seating available as well as a full bar and live music on the weekends. Center Street Grill is family friendly but also special enough for any date night or special occasion. Private rooms can hold from two to eight to eighty people for anything from business dinners to wedding receptions.
PRICE RANGE
$10 - $20
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night
CUISINES
American, Bar
FEATURES
Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Highchairs Available, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Discover, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Parking Available, Television, Live Music
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Reviewed April 4, 2020
Awesome takeout during current crisis

The folks at Center Street Grill are serving up great specials while keeping their employees and customers safe. Thank you for doing such a great job in our community.

Date of visit: April 2020
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jacxr2015, Owner at Center Street Grill, responded to this reviewResponded May 19, 2020

Thank you! We are all trying to do our best in this crazy time. We really appreciate everybody that has come out and supported us. We can not wait to see you on the other side! Stay safe!

Reviewed March 6, 2020 via mobile
Stopped here for dinner before

Stopped here for dinner before a movie. The food was delicious.We ordered Calamari, the North Carolina BBQ sandwich with fries and the Chicken Salad sandwich with sweet potato fries. It was more than enough to fill us up. The service was great. Ashley was our...More

Date of visit: March 2020
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jacxr2015, Owner at Center Street Grill, responded to this reviewResponded May 19, 2020

Thanks!!! We hope to see you when you are back in the area.

Reviewed January 25, 2020
Great Restaurant Week Meal

Center Street Grill has specials for most days of the week as well as a monthly special and on top of that Williamsburg Restaurant Week specials. The restaurant week specials we had we excellent - cod and shrimp and bay scallop entrees. Both meals came...More

Date of visit: January 2020
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jacxr2015, Owner at Center Street Grill, responded to this reviewResponded May 19, 2020

Thanks so much for taking the time to write a great review. We are in the process of changing all of our daily specials so stay tuned. When we open back up we will have a new menu and all new specials for the days...More

Reviewed December 20, 2019
Great Service and Great Food!

My husband and I went to the Center Street Grill tonight and had a wonderful dinner. We were greeted by Michael who is a fellow Marylander, so we had good time reminiscing about the old neighborhoods. We both had soup and the Black and Blue...More

Date of visit: December 2019
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jacxr2015, Owner at Center Street Grill, responded to this reviewResponded January 19, 2020

Thank you for the review. We look forward to seeing you very soon.

Reviewed December 9, 2019 via mobile
Fine fare and friendly service

We dined with two other couples who’d been to this establishment, before. Some of us enjoyed the Graham Cracker Chicken with mashed sweet potatoes and steamed broccoli accompanied with a glass of house Cabernet. I had six raw oysters on the half shell that were...More

Date of visit: December 2019
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Jacx r, Owner at Center Street Grill, responded to this reviewResponded December 12, 2019

Thanks for the review. It was great talking to your group. Hope to see you soon.

Reviewed December 6, 2019
A new favorite!

We were in Newtown and decided to eat dinner while in the area. After considering two restaurants and am happy to say we chose the Center Street Grill. Before making a decision I was greeted by Michael Jeo who couldn’t have been more welcoming. There...More

Date of visit: December 2019
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Jacx r, Owner at Center Street Grill, responded to this reviewResponded December 12, 2019

So glad that you have found a new favorite!!! That is the best compliment we can get from our guests! See you soon.

Reviewed November 11, 2019 via mobile
Two thumbs up!!

I scheduled a luncheon here with friends I have had for many years and was accommodated as a party in a private room. The owner went out of his way to make sure our reservation was given priority and the service provided by Ashley was...More

Date of visit: November 2019
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Jacx r, Owner at Center Street Grill, responded to this reviewResponded November 26, 2019

Thanks for the review-we will see you in February.

Reviewed October 22, 2019
Great place for a private party

We booked a private room for a family reunion of 25 people. Think they did a really nice job with it. Booking was easy peasy. I booked about six months in advance. Though I called multiple times to confirm, they always had the reservation. I...More

Date of visit: October 2019
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Reviewed September 8, 2019
Girls weekend supper

We were seated very quickly and a at a round table which was great since there were 5 of us. Our waitress was very knowledgeable about the food and the specials. She was very pleasant and friendly. The food was very good, especially the pork...More

Date of visit: August 2019
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Jacx r, Owner at Center Street Grill, responded to this reviewResponded November 26, 2019

Thanks for the great review! Glad we could accommodate you and make everything easy. We are in the business of removing all of the stress and problems from your visit. Hope to see you again very soon.

Reviewed September 1, 2019
A Tasty Brunch Special

I selected the Pepper Turkey Platter from today's specials with mushroom jus, three over easy eggs (or made to your taste), and three cheese bacon grits. Bottom line is that I will order this again if available! The pepper turkey slices with the mushroom jus...More

Date of visit: September 2019
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mjanealcorn
August 31, 2016|
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Response from Jacx r | Property representative |
Yes we can do special menus for private parties in our back room. Please call Jacx at the restaurant-757-220-4600
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captkirk28
May 4, 2016|
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Response from liz_daley_events | Reviewed this property |
They usually do special menus for holidays. And YES...make a reservation. :)
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