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Relax Williamsburg Saladworks.

Saladworks

Fresh, made-to-order salads, sandwiches, soups and more!
Relax Williamsburg Baskin Robbins.

Baskin-Robbins

Colorful ice cream parlor chain known for its many flavors plus…
The Cupboard

The Cupboard

Your everyday grab and go food and beverage, coffee option in…
Relax Williamsburg Southern Pancake & Waffle House.

Southern Pancake & Waffle House

Hopping destination for down-home Southern and soul-food breakfast…
Relax Williamsburg Retro's Good Eats.

Retro’s Good Eats

No-frills 1950s-style counter turning out American comfort eats…
Relax Williamsburg Peking Restaurant.

Peking Restaurant

Eatery offering Chinese and Thai food, plus sushi and Mongolian…
Relax Williamsburg Opus 9 Steakhouse.

Opus 9 Steakhouse

Prime beef, pork chops and seafood pair with cocktails and wine…
Relax Williamsburg Mama Steve's House of Pancakes.

Mama Steve’s House of Pancakes

Family style restaurant service breakfast and lunch since 19…
Relax Williamsburg Mama Mia's Pizza.

Mama Mia’s Pizza & Deli

Mama Mia's Deli & Restaurant is known for its Chicken, Dinner,…
Relax Williamsburg Los Paisanos.

Los Paisanos

With a fresh American breakfast and lunch menu, Los Paisanos…

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THE HISTORY OF WILLIAMSBURG

Prior to European settlement, the area around modern-day Williamsburg was settled by the indigenous American tribes of the Powhatan Confederacy. Williamsburg was first settled in 1638 and was originally referred to as Middle Plantation due to its location on the high ground in the middle of the Virginia Peninsula. In 1699, Middle Plantation was renamed Williamsburg in honor of King William III of England.

By the turn of the 20th century, Williamsburg was a quiet country village, and many colonial buildings, while still standing, were in disrepair. The Reverend Dr. D.A.R. Goodwin made it his goal to restore Williamsburg to its colonial spendor, seeking financial help from none other than John D. Rockefeller Jr., the heir to Standard Oil. It was due to the Rockefeller contributions that Williamsburg became what it is today: A living museum, with history preserved and on exhibit every day.

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