Dining
Downtown Yorktown includes several one-of-a-kind eateries with vast menus featuring fresh seafood, artisan pizzas, gourmet cakes and desserts—even sushi. Whether you’re searching for a fine dining experience or a casual pub atmosphere, we’ve got a little of everything. 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.
Duke's Italian Eatery
Phone: 757.898.5270
This new military owned and operated restaurant is connected to the Duke of York Hotel, across from Yorktown Beach. Open seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. with extended hours Thursdays until 7, you can stop in for breakfast or lunch! In the morning, they serve eggs, bacon, sausage, biscuits, hash browns, grits, and French toast. The lunch menu includes pizzas, calzones, lasagna, spaghetti, seafood, a variety of subs, wings, burgers, and salads. You can't leave without trying their ooey gooey, delicious signature N.C. Cheese Biscuit! For dessert, be sure to check out their homemade zeppoles and cannolis.
Larry's Alehouse & Deli
Phone: 757.886.5890
Historic Yorktown’s first brewery serves up Larry’s Hard Lemonade… and a spectacular view of the York River. Located directly across from the beach, the alehouse keeps its two signature fruit-infused craft beers on tap, and rotates out other local microbrews. Cool down on a hot summer day with a cup of The Original Larry’s Hard Lemonade Slushie. Don’t just come thirsty! Pub-style menu includes delicious selection of sandwiches, burgers, dogs, and pizzas.
Monday & Tuesday: CLOSED
Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday: 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Friday & Saturday: 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.
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!
Open Daily: 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 for the restaurant by Alewerks Brewing Company. Live entertainment on select Friday and Saturday nights. Enjoy lunch and dinner overlooking the York River. Indoor and outdoor seating options offer a great view of the York River, the Coleman Bridge, and Gloucester Point.
Serving lunch and dinner every day:
Sunday - Thursday: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Friday & Saturday: 11 a.m. to 1 a.m.
Yorktown Pub
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.
Phone: 757-886-9964
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).