“He was a bold man that first ate an oyster.”
~Jonathan Swift
If you are ever in Williamsburg, Virginia and you’re hungry (especially if you are hungry for shell fish), I discovered a place I would drive three hours to go back to. It is called The Fat Tuna Grill and Oyster Bar.
I was yearning for seafood and though it is available “inland” where I live, it is oddly not quite satisfying. But on our trip to Williamsburg I learned I had forgotten the joy of consuming fresh oysters on the half shell and big fat broiled shrimp dipped in butter!
And that is exactly what I ordered at The Fat Tuna – oysters on the half shell and broiled shrimp.
Ambrosia!
Bill doesn’t know it yet, but I am planning a calculated semi-yearly blitz urging him to join me in return trips to Williamsburg – just for a repeat of that dinner! Tomorrow would not be too soon.
But back to my somewhat less than professional food critic’s review:
I was oohing and ahhing so much the smiling Manager came over and touched my shoulder in gratitude for such exuberant appreciation of the chef.
I loved the service too. “Star” understood and she was truly a star in bringing us fabulous warm hush puppies and corn bread for starters. I am off grains of course, but had a taste of each to set me swooning for more. Selected sides were green beans cooked to perfection and fabulously delicious coleslaw. And Key Lime Pie for dessert – the real thing!
The Fat Tuna is a casual dining destination – meaning it is not hoity-toity and you don’t have to dress up but it is pleasantly appointed.
Can you tell how much I love this restaurant?
If you love seafood too and you are anywhere near (or even far), The Fat Tuna is the place to go.
1433 Richmond Road
Williamsburg,Virginia 23185
It sounds like some great food, Dor. I’m not a fan of oysters, but I’d be ordering up some lobster tails. 🙂 I love the name of the restaurant!
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Did they have fresh crab? This sounds wonderful. Boy, you all sure did have a great time in Williamsburg. You know, as many times as I have been to Williamsburg, I have never eaten at any of the taverns, so one day I’ll just have to make eating out in Williamsburg a destination! Thanks for sharing.
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My very good friend from upstate NY grew up with Ken. She and I went there on our Colonial Williamsburg outing last fall…enjoyed it, good food.
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It’s a super place Jill and I’m sure they have everything you could want. I’m a lobster lover too. May check on that next time. 🙂
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Let’s go together! 🙂
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Talk about a small world Suzicate! Imagine that your friend grew up with the best chef on the east coast. Wow! 🙂
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Well it’s a long way for me to go so I’ll visit one of our excellent seafood restaurants for shrimp etc. Not a fan of oysters but any other seafood I just ador.
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I am drooling. Sounds fabulous.
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Well, we don’t eat seafood, but I could put away some cornbread and hush puppies!
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Sounds awesome!
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Wow ! I would love to be there at that superb restaurant Dora. I love prawns, especially king prawns , lobster and shrimps and of course crab.. I also eat a lot of Tuna . Fortunately they have all those here and you can order them fresh from the sea, but they can be expensive. We usually indulge on special occasions, so who cares about the cost then. Have a great weekend.
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I’m sold! Key Lime Pie sealed the deal.
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Lucky girl to have all those lovely seafood restaurants nearby! 🙂
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I am back to drooling too Anne…. remembering….
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It was all of that Eliza and I am already ready to return. 🙂
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How I envy you Rita, for being so near the sea and having access to all my favorite delicacies!
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Hahaha! The Key Lime Pie was the final touch of magic. I am ready to return to that seafood place even if it means driving 3 hours.
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