the trellis restaurant

overpriced, overcooked, overlook..... worst place to eat "fine dining" in williamsburg. i'll call it a tourist trap at best--a dump at worst.... the food was simply horrid. i wouldn't serve this to my enemies.

the fish and chicken my wife and i ordered were dry and overcooked. the sides came when we were finished and were probably some of the worst foods i've ever seen prepared in a modern kitchen.

i won't go any further. simply put: do not eat here. it's a rip off and you will be dissappointed.

enjoyed dinner here tonight. best lamb and quail we've ever had. the waitstaff was very professional and accommodating. overall, a wonderful experience!

death by duck. it was late on the night of my birthday and the place hubby had intended to take me was closed so our party of three headed to the almost-closed-for-the-night trellis. i had heard how good this place was since i was in jr. high...in the 90's. hubby and i used to watch the death by chocolate show and so this was truly a meal i've looked forward to for a while.
the server was hugely accommodating to us despite the fact we got there right before they shut the doors. she assured us it was no problem and we never felt hurried even though we spent over an hour dining.
the decor was beautiful and suited me well. dim lights, subtle accents, calm colors, fine dining ware all added to the slightly nostalgic ambiance.
the server did not treat us like dining-idiots (unlike some fancier places that explain everything like you're 5!). she suggested the perfect wine to complement my taste and my meal. i was so delighted that i later purchased a bottle.
the meal presentation was delightful and there were generous portions for everyone. i can't quite remember what we all ordered. i had a duck dish, hubby had some kind of steak and brother had a beef trio. everything was cooked to order correctly. my only complaint of the night was that our meals were not quite hot enough. i don't know if it sat while another was getting ready or what, but it's not like it was cool and they all tasted delicious.
we all split the death by chocolate which was too sweet for my taste but was very chocolatey and delicious. the men-folk loved it.
i would absolutely return for a meal here.

food was delicious. service was lacking. atmosphere and live music made it worth it.

very disappointing. this used to be a fine restaurant, so it was a doubly disappointing to find it had sunk so far-- a real shame.

not yet. cocktail party summary--williamsburg's trellis, which way back,used to be the burg's most famous and best restaurant, has been bought by david everett, chef/owner of the blue talon. those of us who have witnessed the decline of the trellis jumped for joy as everett planned a regional menu that incorporated locally raised food and which kept the iconic death by chocolate. what's not to like?
we visited 10 days after opening and were pleased to see some of the folk from the blue talon welcoming guests. but the restaurant has a ways to go. after listening to the bartender rave about the homeade sour mix, i was underwhelmed by my maker's whiskey sour. not nearly the perfect libation that they make at the talon. once seated, several typical new restaurant gaffes played out. we had to ask for bread and remind the waiter about a second glass of wine. as for the food, only one meal out of four was a winner, the soft shell crabs. i had the berkshire pork, which was scant and tasteless. daughter and mother-in-law had some kind of chicken whose rarefied origin tantalized us, but in the end, nobody wanted to take home the leftovers. sides--cauliflower casserole, sauteed greens, creamed corn, and scalloped tomatoes-- sounded great but again were lackluster. afraid that we would be there until midnight if we split some death by chocolate, we opted instead to head to brusters.
given my love for the blue talon, i am hopeful that this experience can be blamed on opening jitters. we'll give it another try when we start hearing good things on this board.

we've eaten there at christmas for over 20 years. since ownership changed they have gone downhill. last night we felt like we were at a cheap tourist trap at the beach. we will not be back. save your money and go elsewhere.

no service. this place was recommended by a friend, we went there to celebrate our ten year wedding anniversary. vacationing from charlotte, nc. reservation was at 7:30, got there a few minutes before, walk in and was greeted instantly and was seated at our table. after been seated, no one came to bring us water, bread, or greet us. every table around us was constantly been severed, several waitress pass by our table every few minutes serving others. after sitting at table for 27 minutes and still no services. the place was not busy. so, we decided to leave, went to the front desk and told the hostess, why we were leaving. i personally believe what happen is not from poor service, again, i personally believe it because we are an interracial couple

amazing! i had the sos bisc.... amazing!
i had the sos biscuit with poached eggs. it was quite possibly the best tasting breakfast concoction i've ever had. that is all.

just awful. when we walked in it smelled like dirty mop water. we should have walked out. i had an oyster salad and the oyster were not only burnt but one bite almost made me i'll. it smelled and tasted awful. my husband had a sandwich and said it was pretty terrible too. looks good but tastes terrible! overpriced too.

breakfast food looks great if you can get some. we waited for our order for 40 min and finally gave up. but the menu and plates which we saw going by did indeed look great

pining for the past. it's been over a year since we last had dinner at the trellis, which was one of our favorite restaurants prior to this evening. we arrived a half hour early but we were seated almost right away. i noticed that the restaurant was brighter in light and and color, which gave it a nice look and atmosphere. however the food was not up to the high standard which i had placed previously. my wife ordered the blackened salmon which came overcooked and dry. when we informed the waitress she told us surprisingly that the salmon is normally cooked that way and that it is only the tuna that is cooked rare in the middle. my daughter ordered the lamb which supposed to be cooked medium rare but came medium. to the credit of the restaurant the food was taken back and was replaced within minutes with the salmon and lamb cooked as requested. my mother-in-law ordered the shrimp and grits which was excellent. i ordered the pasta with mushrooms which very tasty and earthy. it appears that the trellis has shortened their menu and changed it to what they had served in the past. one item that still remained on the menu was the sinfully chocolate dessert. we did not order it this time but throughout our meal the waiters and waitresses were bringing out the desserts to other patrons.
this is still a very good restaurant but i have to say that it has come down a few notches from the best restaurants in the area.

i have eaten around the world in my 22 years of army service and can honestly say that the trellis is one of the best meals i have ever had.

best pork chop ever!

perfect meal. my husband & i went last weekend for brunch. everything was on point & the food was great. we had a very attentive waitress & the decor was nice also. my husband had the soft-shell crab & grits & he couldn't even finish it despite it being very tasty. i had the breakfast with eggs, bacon, sausage, stuffed tomato, redskin potatoes & a sweet potato biscuit that was to die for. all for around $10. for mine. we will definitely be back when in the area!