Where to Dine for Thanksgiving Dinner in Colonial Williamsburg
What restaurants are serving Thanksgiving Dinner in Colonial Williamsburg for 2025?
There are seven Thanksgiving Dinner & Buffet options in Colonial Williamsburg on Thursday, Nov 27, 2025 plus a Gingerbread Holiday Dinner!
Looking for a special family tradition? Colonial Williamsburg serves Thanksgiving dinner for your family like no one else at seven different restaurants this year. From the fine dining experience to the family holiday traditional meal, your family will love it.
Dining options for Thanksgiving in Colonial Williamsburg:
Virginia Ballroom Thanksgiving Feast
Williamsburg Lodge
Thursday, November 27
11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Bring the family for a traditional Thanksgiving feast at The Williamsburg Lodge Virginia Ballroom. Enjoy a pre-paid, buffet-style dining event featuring family favorites and new culinary treats. Delight in a range of dishes from the chefs’ antipasti table, soups, salads, artisan cheeses, smokehouse offerings, and a variety of entrées and desserts. More Info
Thanksgiving Day Dinner at Shields Tavern
November 27, 2025
11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Celebrate Thanksgiving in 18th-century style with a three-course prix fixe menu at Mr. Shields’ Tavern. Delight in a traditional holiday meal featuring a starter, entrée, and dessert, all served in the warm, historic ambiance of our tavern. Savor your favorite holiday dishes while enjoying the melodies of 18th-century musicians. Menu and Reservations
Thanksgiving Day Buffet at Traditions at the Williamsburg Lodge
Thursday, November 27, 2025
4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Children 2 and under eat for free. Celebrate Thanksgiving with a memorable feast at Traditions in the Williamsburg Lodge. Enjoy a complimentary tableside grazing board, followed by seasonal soups, salads, and hearty holiday favorites like roasted turkey with savory stuffing, seared Chilean sea bass, bourbon-glazed pork belly, and herb-roasted prime rib carved to order. Classic sides and…Menu and Reservations
Thanksgiving Day Pre-Fixe at the Williamsburg Inn
Thanksgiving Day Meal at Williamsburg Inn
Thursday, November 27
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Savor your Thanksgiving Day dinner with a long-standing tradition of well-crafted offerings from the kitchen of the Williamsburg Inn. Prepared by Executive Chef Julianne Gutierrez’s talented culinary team, enjoy the holiday selections of this four-course prix fixe menu featuring elegantly crafted dishes steeped in tradition. Enjoy the holiday feast with our Sommelier’s cellar-selected wine pairing, or treat yourself to our featured holiday cocktails. A vegan four-course menu option will be available. More info
Williamsburg Lodge Gingerbread Holiday Dinner
Williamsburg Lodge
November 28, December 5, 12, 19, 26
4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m
Celebrate the season with a cozy buffet at Traditions in the Williamsburg Lodge. Begin your evening with a complimentary tableside grazing board and a festive children’s mini buffet before enjoying a comforting selection of soups, salads, and hearty entrées. Highlights include..
Christiana Campbell’s Tavern Thanksgiving Dinner
Thursday, Nov 27, 2025
11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Celebrate Thanksgiving in 18th-century style and with the whole family! At Campbell’s tavern your family will enjoy three courses of traditional favorites. This was George Washington’s favorite spots for good reason! Treat your family to a lovely pre-fixe Thanksgiving Dinner. Enjoy your choice of appetizer, entrée, and dessert while relaxing in the Colonial Ambience of Christiana Campbell’s Tavern. Options include…More Info
Kings Arm’s Tavern Thanksgiving Day Dinner
Thursday, November 27
11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Treat your family to a hearty prix fixe Thanksgiving dinner at King’s Arms Tavern. Enjoy a three-course menu featuring your choice from a selection of appetizers, entrées, and desserts while enjoying entertainment from our Tavern musicians and...More Info
Gingerbread Holiday Dinner
Williamsburg Lodge
Friday, Nov 28
Friday, Dec 5, 12, 19, 26
4:30 – 8:40 pm
Enjoy a cozy seasonal buffet at Traditions in the Williamsburg Lodge, starting with a complimentary grazing board and a festive children’s mini buffet. The menu features warming soups, harvest-inspired salads, hearty entrées like citrus-brined chicken, honey ginger salmon, cottage pie, and a carving station with glazed ham and sweet potato biscuits.
Complete your meal with sides like whipped sweet potatoes with gingerbread crumble, sautéed seasonal vegetables, and creamy mac & cheese.
Finish on a sweet note with seasonal bread pudding, caramel sauce, and an assortment of holiday desserts. This is a great one for families. Children 2 and under eat free – so bring everyone! See menu and More info
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