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Relax Williamsburg The Hound's Tale.

The Hound’s Tale

Inventive, gastropub-style American eats, cocktails and wine…
Relax Williamsburg Gold Course Grille.

Gold Course Grille

Sandwiches, salads and cocktails served in a relaxed space with…
Relax Williamsburg Electric Circus Taqueria.

Electric Circus Taqueria

It’s true, they are! So you could almost say that we create…
Relax Williamsburg El Sabroson.

El Sabroson

Casual dining choice for Latin American eats, including Peruvian-style…
Relax Williamsburg Chopsticks Pho Restaurant.

Chopsticks Pho & Grill

A menu featuring an array of classic Vietnamese pho and small…
Relax Williamsburg China Star.

China Star

Located at 7500-G Richmond Rd., Williamsburg, VA 23188, our restaurant…
Relax Williamsburg Bistro 515.

Bistro 515

American standards and cocktails served in a casual, contemporary…
Relax Williamsburg Bistro 1699.

Bistro 1699

Enjoy a cocktail or end your busy day with a glass of wine from…
Relax Williamsburg Allure Bakery.

Allure Bakery

European-style pastries and baked goods. Custom cakes, cupcakes,…
Relax Williamsburg Aberdeen Barn.

Aberdeen Barn

Classic steak & seafood eatery with an open hearth grill,…

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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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