Seafare of Williamsburg

It always sucks to have to write a tough review for a place that does seem to try so hard. Unfortunately, the food here really has much room for improvement.Let's start with the good. There's plenty of parking and the ambiance of this place is memorable, in a really dated (like borderline cheesy nautical decor) 80's kind of way. This place is also insanely dark, which seems to try and convey a romantic atmosphere, but it's just plain dark if you ask me. Now sadly, the food really is, for lack of a better word, pretty bad across the board. If there's anything on the menu you should stay the hell away from, it's definitely the French onion soup. The soup itself was so salty, it was absolutely inedible. It was promptly sent back and replaced with a clam chowder, which was on the other end of the spectrum - totally bland and absolutely devoid of any meaningful flavor. The entrees were no better. The stuffed flounder was expensive but tasted nowhere close to the price tag. The fish, like the chowder, was completely devoid of flavor and was not seasoned. The crab stuffing was mushy and not appetizing. Generally speaking, there was nothing appetizing about the meal, including the palate cleanser, which had no discernible taste as well (even though it was supposed to be some kind of lime sherbet of sorts). Again, this place tries hard to be upscale, but absolutely falls flat on the food. Even the rolls and opening weird coffee cake like kind of bread they serve were bland or tasted off.The service was also spotty and confusing all night. Our server was friendly and did do her best to keep up, but generally the food took a long time and it took 20 minutes to even get water. At least the host was friendly and the staff in general did seem to try their best despite being not up to par to the kind of upscale experience they try to emulate.At least the meal ended alright. The flambe dessert (I chose peach) was a nice little show, mostly because this old fashioned dated experience is literally nowhere to be seen in the NYC area these days, so it was nice to sort of relive a cheesy memory. The taste of the dessert was also a nice throwback to older times, though I'm not sure if this was meant to be an actual nostalgia trip here.In the end, given the presence of better dining options close by, I'd say you're better off going somewhere else.

Middle of the road seafood restaurant...not fancy but not Captain D's either. I enjoyed what I ordered (mixed seafood platter) and staff was accommodating with my special request.

Arrived at 4:30 on Friday, August 27, 2021. Celebrating our Anniversary. My Salmon was good and cooked perfectly. Here's why 3 stars... it's smells musty, it's trying to be a high end restaurant but, the only thing high end are the prices. They don't know anything about the Yelp or Groupon coupons they have out there! Manager guy was clueless! Sat us with out menus too! I also got the feeling our server didn't want to be there. Lastly, some menu items/side choices were not available.

What an amazing dining experience. We walked in completely under dressed and they we so welcoming. Our son had never been to a "fancy" restaurant and he was so excited by the way they treated us. 3 different breads, very friendly and very nice low music. The food was on point and the crab was prevalent in the crab stuffed shrimp. What a wonderful stop. We loved it here.

What a bizarre restaurant! They tried so hard to be upscale, but failed miserably. I felt like I was eating on a cheap, chintzy cruise ship (the decor is over-the-top ocean/boat themed). I waited about 8-10 minutes to be seated (it was only me), and the hostess sat a group of 4 before me.They served me a sweet sponge-type cake with icing as soon as I sat down.......with butter. Butter! Then she brought me one roll. I guess they only had one to spare. Then the waitress brings me orange sherbet to cleanse my palette, when I've only had bland-tasting bread. When I ordered, I asked if they had Coke or Pepsi, and she said they had Coke products, and I swear I drank Pepsi. I ordered Veal Oscar, and was told they were out of the sides that were listed, and I could only choose from three things that she named. I waited 40 minutes for my food, and the food was incredibly bland. There was no flavor whatsoever. I gave two stars, because the waitress was friendly, and the sherbet was very good. Don't waste your money at this abysmal restaurant, as I did.

This is my absolute favorite restaurant in the entire US. We went last night for our anniversary and I wish I remembered our waitress's name but she was absolutely amazing and so was the food. If the owners see this it was to the left of the entrance at the first table on the right at about 5:30 pm. I would love if you would praise her. (I told her last night how wonderful she is.) I had the rainbow trout with the mixed vegetables and rice pilaf. I love everything about this place. The decor that makes you feel like you're inside a ship, the paintings of ships that windows light up, did I mention the FOOD and the SERVICE? It's a little pricey but worth every penny! I would eat there every day if I lived in Williamsburg! They have a small menu, but everything is delicious!

Currently undergoing renovation. My wife & I have visited this establishment many times and never been disappointed. Good service and great food. Can't wait for them to reopen.

What a nightmare Poor quality. Limited selectionsOld and tired. First restaurant we went to the weekend we moved in to our home in Williamsburg.

the place is closed. Made birthday plans to dine at Seafare, menu looked yummy. Researched places to eat in Williamsburg, this place had items on the menu I would enjoy. Tried calling, no answer, mmmm. Good thing I had a back-up plan. Why on earth the Williamsburg website showed this place as an option is beyond me.

When the ad said step back in time it was telling the truth. I don't think a penny has been spent in updating or remodeling this restaurant since it was built. By its decor it looks at least 40 years old. I can say the same for the menu. Service was attentive but there was only one other table in the restaurant when we dined. Food was presentable but nothing that would bring me back.