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Relax Williamsburg Le Yaca French Restaurant.

Le Yaca French Restaurant

Traditional French cuisine and wine served in a refined dining…
Relax Williamsburg Pho 79.

Pho 79

Low-key Vietnamese kitchen known for pho also offering rice dishes…
Relax Williamsburg Peter Chang Restaurant.

Peter Chang

Relaxed Chinese restaurant serving both classic fare and specialty…
Relax Williamsburg Paul's Deli Restaurant.

Paul’s Deli & Restaurant

Casual, family-owned bar/eatery since 1977 offering late hours…
Relax Williamsburg Olde Towne Pizza & Pasta.

Olde Towne Pizza & Pasta

Pasta, subs, pizza and more served in a family-friendly environment…
Relax Williamsburg Old Chickahominy House.

Old Chickahominy House

Down-home Southern cooking in a historic house reconstructed…
Relax Williamsburg Oishii.

Oishii

Unpretentious spot featuring ramen noodle soups, sushi, hibachi-grill…
Relax Williamsburg Oceans and Ale.

Oceans & Ale

Casual stop decorated with beach photos serving steak and seafood…
Relax Williamsburg Little Charlie's Pizza.

Little Charlie’s Pizza

Originally from Brooklyn, New York, owner, Charlie Messina worked…
Relax Williamsburg Pierce's Pitt BBQ.

Pierce’s Pitt Bar-B-Que

Serving pulled pork, ribs and chicken since 1961 counter-serve…

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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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