River Dine
Savor dining at one-of-a-kind restaurants, many with a water view, or grab an ice cream cone and enjoy it as you stroll by the river or sit on the beach.
Ben & Jerry's & the Green Mountain Coffee Café
Phone: 757.969.1990
With more than 30 different flavors to choose from, Ben and Jerry’s Yorktown makes it almost impossible to pick just one. Our advice? Order a large and make it a double… scoop! Popular flavors include Bourbon Brown Butter, The Tonight Dough, and Triple Caramel Chunk. You’ll also find several flavors that aren’t available in most stores, as well as pints to help you stock your freezer. The menu includes sundaes, milk shakes, sorbets, and smoothies. You can order your scoop in a waffle cone, bowl, or even a waffle bowl (gasp!). Whatever you decide, don’t forget to grab the napkins.
Green Mountain Coffee Café features espresso, cappuccino, café latte, café mocha, and specialty coffee drinks—all organically grown and freshly ground.
ATM located inside for your convenience.
Business Hours:
Sun-Thurs, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Fri & Sat, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. (March - May)
Daily, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. (June - August)
Phone: 757.988.1999
Life is short; eat dessert first! That’s the motto at Carrot Tree Kitchens where owner Debi and her staff bake cakes fresh from scratch, daily. While Carrot Tree is known for its signature triple-layer carrot cake filled with decadent cream cheese frosting—the bakery serves up a variety of delicious desserts for every palate.
The bakery also offers breakfast, lunch, and deli items. All dishes are prepared from scratch, including fresh wraps, gourmet salads, and flavorful soups. You can also enjoy ham biscuits, pimiento cheese, and other southern favorites. There is limited indoor seating and a small sidewalk cafe. In a hurry? Choose from several grab-and-go picnic items, pre-packaged for your convenience.
Business Hours:
Tuesday - Sunday
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Riverwalk Restaurant
Phone: 757.875.1522
This elegant restaurant overlooks the water and promises a breathtaking view with lunch or dinner. Dine inside or out on the patio - to take in the view with your meal. The shared menu with Water Street Grille features fresh seafood, steaks, chops, wraps, and more. The bar offers full and tapas menus, and daily featured wines. Inquire about Sunday brunch
The bar at Riverwalk offers the full menu as well as a special Tapas and daily featured wines.
Business Hours:
Monday - Friday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sunday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
(Brunch 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday & Sunday)
Phone: 757.989.6464
This locally owned Japanese restaurant offers authentic oriental dishes such as sushi, salads, and a signature Korean dish known as Bibimbap. You’ll also find an array of delicious sake, beer, plum wine, soda, and a variety of teas. Take advantage of limited seating, or order your meal to go!
Business Hours:
Tuesday - Sunday, 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Phone: 757.369.5644
Providing a casual atmosphere, Water Street Grille offers patio seating and specializes in artisan pizzas, fresh seafood, tapas, and more. You’ll find 20 micro-brew beers on-tap daily including Water Street Wheat brewed exclusively by Alewerks Brewing Company for the restaurant. Live entertainment on select Friday and Saturday nights. Indoor and outdoor seating options offer a great view of the York River, the Coleman Bridge, and Gloucester Point.
Business Hours:
Monday - Friday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
(Brunch 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday & Sunday)
Further Information
For more information on great places to dine in the area, take a look at our York County Shopping and Dining Guide (PDF).
