Dining
Downtown Yorktown includes several one-of-a-kind eateries with vast menus featuring fresh seafood, artisan pizzas, gourmet cakes and desserts—even sushi. The best part is no matter where you turn, you’ll find yourself surrounded by beautiful views of the York River!
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:
(March - May)
Sunday - Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday & Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
(June - August)
Daily, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
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.
Larry’s
Phone: 757.872.3383
Serving up hometown brewed Larry's Hard Lemonade and a spectacular view of the York River with open bay doors for the perfect view! Located directly across from the beach, the alehouse keeps its two signature fruit-infused craft Hard Lemonades on tap, rotating St. George's Brewery's seasonal offerings, plus other local microbrews. Don't just come thirsty! An award-winning menu includes a delicious selection of fresh seafood specials and sandwiches. Breakfast is served on Saturday and Sunday.
Breakfast Menu
Lunch/Dinner Menu
Beer Menu
Business Hours:
Daily, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.; hours may vary during holidays and special events
Mobjack Bay Coffee Roasters & Petite Cafe
Phone: 757.872.3020
This active Coffee Roastery and Petite Café is located at the top of the hill on Main Street in the Historic Cole Digges House, circa 1730. The Cole Digges House is part of Yorktown National Colonial Historical Battlefield Park and is one of the original buildings in the village still standing since before the Revolutionary War. You’ll find hot and cold brew coffees, teas, drinking chocolate, cold drinks, wine, and beer for sale. The Petite Café offers gourmet sandwiches, soups, paninis, and a variety of fresh-baked goods including scones, muffins, apple strudel, and cookies. Candies, retail coffee, tea, and French wines by the bottle are available for purchase. Enjoy your lite fare and conversation upstairs in the dining rooms or take advantage of the outdoor seating. Historical talks and tours are a unique experience in this special location. Please call ahead or visit their website for tickets and availability.
Business Hours:
Sunday - Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
*Extended hours during Yorktown’s special events. Follow them on Facebook for updates!
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:
Temporarily closed, but available for private banquets, meetings, and parties.
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:
Wednesday - Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sunday, 11:30 a.m. to 7 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, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
(Bruch 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday & Sunday)
Yorktown Pub
Phone: 757.886.9964
Across from Yorktown Beach, just minutes from the Battlefield, the Pub offers sandwiches, seafood, and Carrot Tree’s signature desserts. The full bar serves imported, domestic, and craft beer selections. Daily specials incorporate fresh local ingredients. You’ll often find live entertainment on the weekends. For customers’ convenience, there is also an ATM on site.
Business Hours:
Daily, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
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).