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    Center Street Grill

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    #75 of 255 Restaurants in Williamsburg
    $$ - $$$, American, Bar, Vegetarian Friendly
    5101 Center St, Williamsburg, VA 23188-2655
    +1 757-220-4600
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    Open Now:11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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    4.0 211 reviews
    #75 of 255 Restaurants in Williamsburg, Virginia
    Certificate of Excellence2016 - 2018 Winner
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    5101 Center St, Williamsburg, VA 23188-2655
    2.4 miles from Colonial Williamsburg
    Website
    +1 757-220-4600

    Menu

    APPETIZERS​
    $11.00
    Seafood Au Gratin
    Lump crabmeat & shrimp in a garlic & chive cream w/ red peppers & shallots. Topped w/ asiago bread crumbs, baked & served w/ crostini
    $9.00
    Duck Tacos
    Grilled flour tortillas stuffed w/ sautéed duck breast, mixed asian vegetables, crispy rice noodles & sweet plum aioli
    $9.75
    Fried Calamari
    Lightly dusted calamari fried crispy, served w/ marinara & crushed red peppers
    $8.50
    Pita Pizza
    Grilled​ pita pizza topped w/ basil pesto, roasted roma tomatoes & smoked mozzarella cheese
    $9.75
    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
    $9.00
    Classic Shrimp Cocktail
    Old bay poached jumbo shrimp served w/ our house cocktail sauce
    $10.00
    Margarita Shrimp
    Shrimp​ sauteed w/ tequila, triple sec & mandarin oranges
    $8.00
    Philly Roll
    Crispy fried egg rolls stuffed w/ shaved ribeye steak, sautéed onions & American cheese. served w/ a scallion cheese sauce for dipping
    $7.50
    Sliders
    Choice of three all beef patties topped w/ American cheese or three north carolina bbq sliders
    $8.75
    Mussels
    Fresh prince edward island mussels sauteed w/ white wine, butter, garlic, scallions & crushed red peppers. Served w/ garlic toast points
    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)
    $5.00
    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
    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
    Cup $4.00
    Bowl $5.00
    Soups of the Day
    GARDEN FRESH SALADS​
    $5.00
    Caeser, Spinach, or House Salad
    With choice of homemade dressing
    SIGNATURE SALADS​
    $12.00
    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
    SANDWICHES​
    $9.75
    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
    $12.50
    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
    $9.50
    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
    $9.00
    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
    $9.50
    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
    $12.50
    Oyster Po Boy
    breaded fresh oysters topped w/ lettuce & tomatoes & a cajun remoulade. served w/ French fries
    $8.75
    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
    ENTREES​
    $18.00
    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
    $16.00
    Tortellini Pasta
    Cheese​ stuffed tortellini pasta tossed in a parmesan & garlic cream sauce w/ sauteed spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, & artichoke hearts
    $18.50
    Shrimp & Grits
    Shrimp, scallions, tomatoes, & mushrooms sauteed in a garlic-chive utter sauce, served over creamy three cheese & bacon grits
    $16.00
    Blueberry Chicken
    Grilled chicken breast topped w/ blueberry sauce. Served w/ a branny apple orzo pasta salad
    $17.00
    Linguine & Clams
    Fresh Virginia middle neck clams sauteed w/ garlic, white wine, butter & fresh Italian parsley. served over linguine
    $18.50
    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
    $17.50
    Sirloin Steak
    Grilled hand cut sirloin steak topped garlic chive butter. Served w/ mash & seasonal vegetable
    DESSERTS​
    $6.50
    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
    $6.00
    Key Lime Pie
    The traditional favorite made w/ Nellie & Joe’s key lime juice. garnished simply w/ a lime twist & homemade whipped cream
    $7.00
    Creme Brulee
    Homemade crème brulee & the flavor changes daily
    $6.50
    Toffaccino Ice Cream Cake
    Cappuccino​ ice cream blended w/ our homemade chocolate cashew toffee
    $4.00
    Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
    Two generous scoops of the creamy goodness. Topped w/ caramel or chocolate or both
    $7.00
    Chocolate Espresso Tort
    Rich flourless chocolate tort w/ a hint of espresso & chocolate ganache. Garnished w/ creme anglaise & whipped cream
    $5.50
    Seasonal Fruit Sorbet
    Homemade seasonal fruit sorbet
    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, Breakfast, Late Night
    CUISINES
    American, Bar
    FEATURES
    Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Discover, Parking Available, Television, Accepts Credit Cards
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    Reviewed 2 days ago
    Classic cuisine that will not disappoint!

    As soon as we entered, we were greeted by the host who was kind and friendly and made sure we liked the table. I enjoyed a generous portion of smoked salmon on a brioche bun with tomato, red onion, capers, and a dill aioli dressing....More

    Date of visit: February 2019
    Thank Lareine25
    Reviewed 3 days ago
    Dinner party

    Recently was in a group of 18 for drinks and dinner- fixed plate/price. center Street always does a good job with small groups. There were three entrees and a couple appetizers as well as cheesecake for dessert. price per person was reasonable as it included...More

    Date of visit: February 2019
    Thank Bear H
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    Egg rolls

    During our last trip to Williamsburg, we stopped to eat here. On the menu was “fried egg roll”. The kicker was that there were Philly steak ingredients inside. Delicious! Stop by and try these out. The owner told me that this was their specialty. They...More

    Date of visit: January 2019
    Thank Stephen W
    Reviewed January 6, 2019
    Anyone for a Crab sandwich for Breakfast?

    YUM! The rest of the family did more traditional dishes, but believe me, I was not disappointed with my choice. The restaurant is perfect for large groups as well as small families. The service is wonderful and the server very helpful and attentive. Great choice.More

    Date of visit: December 2018
    Thank omagin
    Jacx r, Owner at Center Street Grill, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

    Thanks so much for your review. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your brunch with us. We now serve brunch on Saturday as well since not everybody wants to wait till Sunday to get our great brunch specials! Hope to see you again very...More

    Reviewed December 5, 2018
    Great Night Out With Friends

    For us this was the perfect atmosphere as it was not as crowded the night we dined. We were able to talk with our close friends in our inside voices and it was great. Two of us had one of their specials which was Tuna....More

    Date of visit: November 2018
    Thank John P
    Jacx r, Owner at Center Street Grill, responded to this reviewResponded January 1, 2019

    Thanks so much for visiting with us. So pleased that we were able to take care of you and that you loved your meals. Hope to see you again very soon.

    Reviewed November 23, 2018 via mobile
    Not our scene

    We tried this place for the happy hour specials in the bar. There were a dozen or so men there standing around drinking beer and watching sports on tv. They were quite loud. A few sat at the bar near us. At one point the...More

    Date of visit: October 2018
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    Jacx r, Owner at Center Street Grill, responded to this reviewResponded November 27, 2018

    I wanted to thank you for your review, however I am not sure how to respond. You did not have any complaints about your service, cleanliness, or the quality of food. I am sorry that the gentlemen at the bar got loud and used bad...More

    Reviewed August 2, 2018
    A good choice for locals and visitors

    Center Street has been around for quite a while in New Town, so I was sad to see so few people there on a Friday night. It's worth a visit. We had a group of 10. Everyone was quite pleased with their meals and service...More

    Date of visit: July 2018
    1  Thank mefinVA
    Jacx r, Owner at Center Street Grill, responded to this reviewResponded August 8, 2018

    Thanks Myrna for your visit and your review. So glad you were pleased with your dining experience and we hope to see you again very soon.

    Reviewed July 22, 2018
    Good food, great location

    Enjoyable place to dine. Food is good, prices are fair and the service is generally attentive. I would recommend you give this place a shot if you're in the New Town section of Williamsburg.

    Date of visit: May 2018
    Thank CH47Hokie
    Jacx r, Owner at Center Street Grill, responded to this reviewResponded August 8, 2018

    Thanks! We have been in New Town for almost 13 years and we really try to take care of our guests. Come back soon for another visit.

    Reviewed July 20, 2018 via mobile
    Another great lunch here

    Enjoyed another great lunch here. Matthew was our server. He was great. We had sliders from the 10 for $10 menu. No crowd. Quick service. We’ll be back.

    Date of visit: July 2018
    Thank lindakU3600EW
    Jacx r, Owner at Center Street Grill, responded to this reviewResponded August 8, 2018

    Thanks for coming in and taking the time to review us.Matt said he had a great time taking care of ya'll. See you again very soon,

    Reviewed July 17, 2018
    Hamburger

    Hamburger raw on inside, burned (could not eat it) on outside. Bun was not fresh, wimpy lettuce, bad tasting tomatoes. Fries were OK. They did take back hamburger, but came back worse. Would NOT go there again. COULD NOT RATE BELOWMore

    Date of visit: July 2018
    1  Thank Dick S
    Jacx r, Owner at Center Street Grill, responded to this reviewResponded August 8, 2018

    So sorry that you did not enjoy your hamburger when you visited. We are known for our burgers and our fries so I am sorry they were not to your liking. When we brought your burger up in temperature you said it was good. I...More

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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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    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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