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Walker's Dam Grill

4.4
4.4
68 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
Walker's Dam Grill serves up traditional Italian cuisine. Its homey setting is welcoming, and guests can also enjoy the wonderful waterfront view while dining outdoors. Owner Aldo Bertuglia opened Walker's Dam Grill for locals and travelers to taste the flavors of Italy right in Lanexa, Virginia. Shrimp cocktail, fried calamari or crab-stuffed mushrooms make for tasty appetizers. Guests can feast on an entrée of linguine with clams, veal marsala, New York strip steak with roasted vegetables or a rack of lamb. This restaurant also serves pizza with a choice of tasty toppings and delicious desserts. Walker's Dam Grill offers a variety of drinks with meals, including wine and specialty cocktails. It is open for dinner and lunch services Wednesday through Sunday.

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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Cuisines

    Italian

  • Hours of operation

    Breakfast: Saturday& Sunday: 8:00am - 11:00am Lunch: Wednesday - Sunday: 12:00pm - 3:00pm Dinner: Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm Friday & Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm Closed Mondays & Tuesdays

  • Phone number

    (804) 966-8333

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

What 68 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4
4.4 based on all time ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 3.6Ambience
  • 3.7Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. Bustedweddinganniversary

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 3, 2016

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Love this place each time we visit. The food is great.
  2. ssnsailor

    Richmond

    80 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    80 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is one our favorite eating places. You can't get better Italian food in the Williamsburg area.
  3. Stormrider

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2016

    overall2food2service3ambience2
    The staff was very welcoming and friendly. However the food was disappointing. I had the Chicken Limone and my spouse had the Flounder Francese, dishes which we have both enjoyed before in various restaurants. While I realize that each chef puts their own touch on a dish, the sauce for this was so heavy that it completely overpowered the flavor of both the chicken and the fish. Additionally, the sauces tasted the same for both dishes. The chocolate cake with raspberry sauce that we had for dessert was very good.
  4. Lazza

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 16, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    A little off the beaten path but the freshly made meals is well worth the trip. The prices are reasonable and the wait staff friendly.
  5. MLou

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We were staying in Williamsburg so finding Walker Dam took a little effort, but the GPS took us right to it and it was well worth the trip! Food was plentiful, authentic Italian, and wonderful! We split the mussels marinara appetizer and it was delicious and all were pleased with their entrees. Be sure to try the garlic knots! Our server was excellent and very friendly and helpful, and the owner was also very friendly and came around to our table to see how our meal was and just to chat. We were there in the winter, but in the summer there is also an outdoor patio or deck overlooking the water. The restaurant is in a campground which was pretty deserted in December, but the restaurant was packed. I'm not sure where all the people came from, but I think in the summer reservations would be a must.
  6. PamandJim

    Richmond

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2015

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We shared the veal Marsala which was to die for. I felt like I was back home in NY on Arthur Avenue. The pasta was silky. I bet it is home made. While this place is off the beaten path it is worth the ride. My second time here. Looking forward to another great meal!
  7. Riverview

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 26, 2015

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I've been here more times than I can count and it is reliably outstanding every time. I get the same thing 95% of the time - boring perhaps, but it is just so darn good. If you get an appetizer, by the time you're done with salad and the unbelievable warm garlic knots, you can count on needing a take-home box. The entry sizes are enormous. Our dinner leftovers are usually our lunch the next day. If you dine here and don't yearn to return, I'd be very surprised.
  8. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2015

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    As always the food was great. Was sad to hear of Tony's death. He always made our visits enjoyable.
  9. KGB1967

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2015

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Not too many dining options in the area - happened upon Walker's Dam a few weeks ago, and judging on its location, didn't have high hopes. Once again, I have been taught that you cannot judge a book by its cover - EXCELLENT Italian food!
  10. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 28, 2015

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Food was hot & all courses served in reasonable time. Recommended to friends that it was worth the drive.
  11. Candy

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2015

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The grill has great specials that make the trip to its somewhat out of the way location worth while. The service and food are always good. The wait staff is especially friendly.
  12. ssnsailor

    Richmond

    80 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    80 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2015

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love this place. Food here is always gooood and plentiful. Italian food at its best.
  13. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 17, 2015

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Excellent food; lots of it. Great service by a young man whose name escapes me. A neighbor told us about this outstanding place tucked away on the Chickhominy River....what a find. Uses cash or check only which was a pain. THanks for using OpenTable altho.
  14. MrChris

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 17, 2015

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    In a nutshell, this is the best Italian food anywhere in the Williamsburg area. Very flavorful, portions are good-sized and everything is fresh. It really is located in the middle of nowhere unless you are familiar with the local campground. The one beef - and it is a big one, is that THEY DO NOT TAKE CREDIT CARDS. We would go here more often if they did. I don't carry a lot of cash on me and refuse to pay ATM fees.
  15. JoeC

    Richmond

    62 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    62 reviews

    Dined on July 1, 2015

    overall5food5service4ambience3
    The Walker's Dam Grill is the most wonderful discovery we've made since moving to the Williamsburg, VA area. Tucked away in an RV park on the Chickohominee River, this marvelous little place serves some of the best Italian food this side of Little Italy. Everything we had was fresh, cooked to order and delicious. Can't wait to return and share this with our friends in Ford's Colony.
  16. ssnsailor

    Richmond

    80 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    80 reviews

    Dined on June 12, 2015

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our frequent visits to this ristorante speaks well of not only the food, but the service. This place is like sitting at Momma's table growing up in an Italian household. Once again our thanks to Tony, Barbara and the kitchen staff for another wonderful meal. Buona mangiata.
  17. Sandy

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2015

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    great Italian food, best red sauce ever-everytime I go there it is a 10. We go at least once a month
  18. beau311jazz

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2015

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    We have always enjoyed our visits to Walkers Dam Grill. The wait staff is always friendly and the food outstanding.
  19. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2014

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Salad was excellent. Appetizer excellent. Main course arrived shortly after appetizer was served. Bad timing.
  20. beau311jazz

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2014

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We so enjoy Walker's Dam Grill for its food and especially friendly service. It is also oh so nice to be able to enjoy all this in a casual atmosphere.
  21. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2014

    overall4food5service4ambience2
    I'm running out of new good things to say - went with the Marsala this time and it was excellent - just missed the veal parm which is my favorite.
  22. mouthwatering

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2014

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    As always we had a great evening at Walkers Dam Grill. The Wednesday night special was awesome. Dinner for 2 for $25.00 is great. They have a variety of menu choices. Everything we had was wonderful. The service was excellent.
  23. dstanzi

    Richmond

    26 reviews

    4.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2014

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Great food and good friendly service for a good price.
  24. ScottishLass

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 27, 2014

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Our first time here and will not be our last. Yes, it is tucked away in a campground on a lake - kind of hidden from the world. The food is AMAZING! Great Italian cuisine made with care - delicious - haven't had food this well made since I was actually in Italy at a 5-star restaurant. This place deserves 5 stars across the board. Visitors to Williamsburg are missing a real treat here! Enjoy! Mangia!
  25. Magnolia

    Richmond

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 27, 2014

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    My husband and I were so glad to hear the restaurant was back but were scared it might have changed the quality of its food over the past few months. We had no reason to worry. The appetizer was delicious and started the night off perfectly. The wine was full bodied and complimented Italian food of all kinds. The portion sizes were very generous and we had enough left over to eat well again the next day! I would recommend the now named Walker's Dam Grill to all who enjoy great Italian food and wine.
  26. schautzie1013

    Richmond

    56 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    56 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2014

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Was given the name of this restaurant with rave reviews from diners. They weren't kidding. It is the best Italian we have had in the area, and we have lived here for 13 years. Started with the Mussels Limone. Outstanding, the buttery, lemon wine sauce was over the top. My husband had the Rockfish, I ate the rest of it the next day. So much food, we took home the yummy Risotto too. I had the Flounder, also had mussels, and little neck clams enough for two people took that home as well. Loved this restaurant. We will be back! It is a drive but who cares when such good food is available. Can't wait to bring family here when we want to go out of the way for the best Italian food in the Williamsburg area.
  27. dstanzi

    Richmond

    26 reviews

    4.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2014

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    If you are looking for a fancy place to eat; this is not it. But if good italian food is your objective, WDG is the place for you.
  28. JBones

    Richmond

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2014

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    This was our fourth visit to Walkers Dam and the food is what brings us back. They have their wine and beer license renewed now so we enjoyed a reasonably priced bottle of Pinot Noir with our Lobster Ravioli and Rockfish specials. They also had their seafood soup which we have enjoyed on past visits and is an excellent first course. We enjoy the casual ambience of the place and, though it gets abit loud at times, you can tell that it is a dining room that attracts a satisfied crowd. We carried on a lively conversation with our waiter throughout the meal and enjoyed his comments about the food prep. Walkers Dam will be our "go to" restaurant when we have friends in from out of town and when we are in need of another great meal.
  29. JohnP

    Richmond

    54 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    54 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2014

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    This restaurant is about a 25 minute drive west of Williamsburg and well worth the effort. It is located in a campground setting on a scenic river just off of Rt. 60. The "Special" that we had was a fabulous Italian dinner that consisted of an appetizer, salad, garlic knots and two entrees for a total of $25! I think that it is a Wednesday promotion. Even without the promotion the food is well worth the drive. The wine list was fine with the house selections being "Banfi" and were priced reasonably. The service was good and reservations are suggested as the place was packed. Be sure to check the operating hours and and keep in mind that they accept Cash and Checks only for paying the bill. AAA+++
  30. ExcellentFood

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 12, 2014

    overall4food4service4ambience2
    Food is great. The design of the restaurant creates a frantic scene for the servers but that is overcome by the quality of the service and the food.
  31. Delicious

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 9, 2014

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Four of us went there for lunch. It was our first time. The Italian cooking was really outstanding. We will be back.
  32. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 5, 2014

    overall4food4service4ambience2
    Tried a coupe of new things this visit - the eggplant & ricotta appetizer and trietta carbonara. Both were excellent and more than you could eat. The appetizer in particular is sized for sharing
  33. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 28, 2014

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Best Italian food in Williamsburg/Hampton Roads. Don't miss this one.
  34. SallyB

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2014

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    Even though the restaurant is a bit out of the way, it's a great place for a good meal. We were in Williamsburg and wanted to drive a bit from the city to find a good meal. We found it at Walker's Dam Grill. We had read about it online. When we arrived it was very busy inside and since it was a nice day in May, we asked if seating was outside. They said 'yes' and we were seated. It would have been great if the construction machines doing work on the dam were not sitting right in front of us. At the end it got a bit busy when a big group was seated at two or three tables. The food was great. we shared a delicious appetizer, a sort of cheese pizza with a salsa on top. I couldn't finish my salmon, but took it home to enjoy later.
  35. Teetime

    Richmond

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2014

    overall5food5service5ambience2
    As a frequent diner at Walkers Dam, the food is always excellent. On this trip we were seated in the new dining room. It is quite small and there was a large party at one table that was quite loud. Once they left, everything was fine. Service was excellent.
  36. ssnsailor

    Richmond

    80 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    80 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2014

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Have dined here on many occasions. When first found it was the "best kept secret". Now the word is out. This gem of a dining location is unsurpassed in food and service. Portions are allways plentiful, more than enough for a next day or two meal. Italian food extraordinary. Always pleased with selections. The flavors in each dish leaves the diner wanting more. Not a Weight Watcher's dining place, too much temptation.
  37. Bassrvr

    Richmond

    48 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2014

    overall4food4service3ambience2
    Love the restaurant. Off the beaten path but all who know it love it. Food and service excellent and a good value.
  38. nappy

    Richmond

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2014

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    As always the food was outstanding I am hooked on the mussels and linguine with shrimp, clams and calamari we brought friends who are now a big fan My drive from Williamsburg is worth it!
  39. GRC11973

    Richmond

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2014

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Overall this restaurant consistently delivers great food at an excellent value. The daily specials have never disappointed. Wine list is modest but has some good choices at reasonable prices. Service is also consistently good with friendly servers.
  40. SherryH

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2014

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    As always, we had a very good meal for a great price. The service is nice & the location is low key.

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1428 Outpost Road, Lanexa, VA 23089

Additional information

  • Cross street

    waterside drive

  • Neighborhood

    Lanexa

  • Hours of operation

    Breakfast: Saturday& Sunday: 8:00am - 11:00am Lunch: Wednesday - Sunday: 12:00pm - 3:00pm Dinner: Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm Friday & Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm Closed Mondays & Tuesdays

  • Cuisines

    Italian

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Public Lot

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