Food For Thought

Reviews

• SA

  Sarah Anthony

  1 day ago
  5.0
  Our first time here was great! Our waitress Bailey was wonderful and the manager also stopped in to check on us. Food was delicious! I upgraded to the Mac and cheese which I thought was so good! If there was one thing I’d change it would only be to fry things in separate fryers because my boyfriend really wanted the fried chicken but he has a seafood allergy and they fry seafood and chicken in the same airfryer so he couldn’t get it but otherwise fantastic food and people!
• EK

  Eujone Kim

  Jan 4, 2026
  5.0
  First time here at Food for thought we came down here to visit family and they told us about it. Definitely one of the best experiences that I’ve had at a restaurant. We had a server named Gilbert who is funny and really good at his craft. Restaurant had great atmosphere and I love the cards on the table to get the family talking about things instead of watching your phone. Cool quotes by famous people. Food was fantastic. There’s a lot of options for all different types of foodies. But if there’s one thing you should try, it’s a fall off the bone ribs. We will be back
• FS

  F. S.

  Dec 31, 2025
  5.0
  A Must‑Visit in Williamsburg — Food for Thought Is Outstanding! My daughter and I stumbled upon Food for Thought on the last night of our Williamsburg getaway, and I’m so glad we did. We had passed by it a few times near the Williamsburg Premium Outlets without knowing what it was, but when we pulled in and saw how packed it was, we figured it had to be good. And let me tell you — it was beyond good. It was exceptional. Even finding a parking spot was a challenge because the place was that busy. People were lined up inside with wait times of 45 minutes to an hour. We were about to leave when the hostess mentioned two open seats at the bar. Best decision we made all night. The bartender, Delilah, was absolutely lovely — warm, friendly, and truly above and beyond with her customer service. I don’t drink, but she made me a non‑alcoholic piña colada (just like the old Chi‑Chi’s “Nada Colada” with a scoop of ice cream), and it was perfect. She really made our night. The food was top‑notch. I ordered the cilantro lime chicken with jasmine mushroom‑scallion rice and broccoli — simple, fresh, and absolutely delicious. The chicken was melt‑in‑your‑mouth tender. And the portions are really good size portions. My daughter ordered the hickory salmon with apple salsa, and it was absolutely delicious. She paired it with mashed sweet potatoes and sautéed zucchini, and she tore it up — not a bite left on the plate. Everything coming out of the kitchen looked amazing, from the vegan noodle dish a woman near us was enjoying to the pad thai her companion ordered. We also met a gentleman named Dante who happened to be off that night but sat next to us at the bar. He was incredibly friendly, told us all about the restaurant, and made us feel right at home. The atmosphere was warm, the staff was wonderful, and the food was fresh, hot, and full of flavor. Don’t sleep on this place — you will not be disappointed. We will definitely be back!
• KK

  KEY

  Dec 27, 2025
  1.0
  If I could give a zero I would. My experience yesterday with my family was very disappointing. The waiter (forgot his name) was rude, racially bias, and an absolute horror. He was very short with us. From the first interaction, you could tell that he was not interested in serving us. I suggested this restaurant for my family and was embarrassed by the service we received and will never go again. A training on courtesy and customer service is much needed. We had elderly patrons that were hard of hearing and the attitude toward them was the final straw to make us get up and walk out to dine elsewhere. If this is the service received here, I will tell anyone visiting the area to not go here! Update: I have read your response and am still disheartened. I was sure that you would speak to the waiter and get their side (understandable), however, that was not OUR perception of the way things went. In addition there was a moment where the elderly gentlemen tried to lean in and listen harder which caused him to slightly touch the waiter and he jumped back harshly. I would have not brought it up if that was the same interaction with another table that he was assisting. Food for Thought should cater to all health/allergy ridden patrons. Possibly getting a fryer that would be for patrons that have shellfish allergies. If we would have known then we would not have went there on the first place. I will not remove my comment as I don’t usually leave reviews like this, but the difference in how guests were treated raised concerns about potential racial bias. The lack of attentiveness and tone of service stood out toward us, which caused us to leave.
• EE

  EY

  Dec 24, 2025
  5.0
  Food for Thought was hands down the highlight of our trip. Williamsburg is nice enough but this place is the reason I would come back. The food is outstanding. Everything we ordered was thoughtful, well executed, and genuinely delicious. You can tell real care goes into both the menu and the way it is prepared. This was our second time here and it somehow managed to be just as impressive as the first. The service is just as memorable as the food. Every table seemed to get a visit from the manager, who took the time to check in and make sure everything was great. That kind of attention is rare and it shows how much they care about the experience, not just the meal. Food for Thought is one of those rare places where amazing food and genuine hospitality come together. If you are in Williamsburg, do not miss it.

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