Second Street American Bistro
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Let’s Eat! Second Street American Bistro in Newport News, VA! 8/10 #foodtiktok #foryoupage #foodmakesmehappy #foodlover #Crabcakes #Raspberry LemonadeCocktail
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Second Street Bistro is a staple in Williamsburg, and each and every time I visit, they remind me why! It’s been a few years since my last visit, and if it’s possible, it was even better this time that I remembered fondly from before. My husband and good friend joined me for a casual bar dinner Sunday a week ago. From the moment we stepped into the restaurant, we were treated so well by everyone from the hosts at the front door to Brandon, who greeted us in the bar and got our drink order. Next, a wonderful server named Mariah took our orders, and took excellent care of us the entire evening! We started with a round of delicious and gorgeous cocktails and the Famous O-Rings, a truly crispy, crunchy, indulgent appetizer that we devoured. There was a slight issue with my main course that Mariah, our server, and the kitchen staff, all resolved so quickly and professionally that I didn’t notice it happened! Mariah was serving our dinners, but my Crab Cake sandwich wasn’t ready yet. Somehow, some remoulade got on my sandwich, which I had requested to be left off due to an allergy. Well, Mariah saw some on my sandwich, and everyone worked together so fast that just a few minutes later, I was served a freshly prepared, all jumbo lump meat, Crab Cake sandwich. How were our dinners? I loved every bite of my slightly spicy, creamy Crab Cake sandwich. It was enormous, I might add! My husband couldn’t resist the Bacon & Bleu Cheese Lover’s Burger, a tasty tower of bacon, burger, bleu cheese, and a brioche bun! Of course, we couldn’t leave without having some dessert, so I tried the Thin Mint Creme Brulee and my husband tried the Apple Cinnamon Oat Crisp - both decadent and delicious, and they completely lived up to our expectations. What a fabulous evening out at Second Street Bistro!
Mara Jacobs HornerMara Jacobs Horner
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The food was mostly good (French onion soup was really salty though so don't recommend that). The ambience was nice- but there was a hair in our brussels sprout app which we didn't even mention not wanting to make a big deal. But then there was one in my salad, (see pic). It was discovered over turning over lettuce and didn't match anyone's hair at our table - it definitely came from the kitchen. I would guess they are not using hair nets. It was the same kind of hair in both dishes so someone back there was really shedding. They brushed off our concern. Also, our server Jack was nice but very, very distracted. It was not a busy night. We asked for straws for our drinks- 10 mins go by, no straws. My mom ended up going to the bar and getting some. He asked if we wanted bread - we said sure. He forgot to bring it until after our entrees were delivered. My dad asked for ketchup for his burger. The food was delivered and my dad waited and waited, not wanting the burger dry. Jack walked right past us, carrying the ketchup, proceeding to have conversations with both tables behind us, using his other hand to scratch his head (gross) before finally bringing the ketchup fifteen minutes later. We had asked someone else in the meantime who brought it so they both arrived at the same time. Then the burger was cold by the time my dad was able to eat it. Poor guy just wanted a nice meal with his family. The waiter was not focused at all and not able to prioritize completing quick tasks. Hopefully it was just an off night.
L M.L M.
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Written 10.11.2020: please note that their actual menu has been updated. For covid safety they recommend you to scan QR code on the table to get menu but this digital menu is out of date. You can tell by seeing that the appetizer Fried green tomatoes are no longer there. So if you see fried green tomatoes on the digital menu you would want to ask for the updated menu in paper form instead. Now I would go through everything I ate and review them, just because they are so unique!! 1. Appetizer Thai shrimp Comes in a wine glass. Sweet and salty, very tasty Asian vibe. I’d say it’s definitely worth the price of $10.9!! 2. French onion soup Comes in a cast iron bowl. This isn’t the typical French onion soup. It has melted cheese covering the top of the soup, French toast bread dipped into the soup, and onions underneath. Quite salty. The soup itself seems like to have beef stock. I wouldn’t say it’s tasty but for first time trying it’s a great experience for something unique. 3. 2nd street burger Now.. I’m very picky for burgers. I ate most burgers by layers (bun first, veges, meat, lick the sauce, and second bun. In that order. Yes, in that order.), because I think the taste of each ingredients never melt right together. But but but... this 2nd street burger is the first burger that made me eat a burger normally. It’s huge. It feels me up before I come to the side lol Hope this helps!!
Rebecca GuoRebecca Guo
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140 2nd St, Williamsburg, VA 23185
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(757) 220-2286
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secondst.com
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Updated tavern fare with a twist is served in a warm, gold-hued setting with a patio & koi pond.
attractions: Colonial Williamsburg Visitor Center, Capitol Building, Bluegreen Vacations Patrick Henry Square, Ascend Resort Collection, Spooks and Legends Haunted Ghost Tours, DAV Thrift Store, William Pitt Store, Griffin Hotel, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel, The Velvet Shoestring & The Velvet Shoestring Too, R. Charlton's Coffeehouse, Liberty Lounge, restaurants: Colonial Pancake House, Capitol Pancake House, King's Arms Tavern, Christiana Campbell's Tavern, Shields Tavern, South of the Border Mexican, The Virginia Beer Company, Cochon on 2nd, La Tolteca, Raleigh Tavern Bakery

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