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Le Yaca - Williamsburg, Williamsburg, VA

Le Yaca - Williamsburg

4.9
4.9
9063 Reviews
$31 to $50
French

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2 people
19:00
Booked 59 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Romantic
Le Yaca began in 1964 in Courchevel, a tiny, country village in the French Alps. Daniele Bourderau & Gerard decided it would be fun to open a small restaurant. When friends learned of their plans, they told the hopeful restaurateurs they were crazy to think people would drive eight kilometers on a winding, icy road for dinner. Daniele and Gerard hesitated for three months and then decided, “yaca le faire,” a contraction of the French phrase “il n’y a qu’a le faire,” which basically means, “let’s do it.” They called the restaurant Le Yaca as a gag, but the name caught on with customers who were amused by the pun and contributed to the restaurant’s lore by inventing “yaca-isms” of their own: yaca y aller (let’s go). Daniele came to the United States and opened Le Yaca in Williamsburg. Daniel Abid bought Le Yaca in 2001. Daniel worked and trained in such prestigious places as “Le Pre Catelan” and “Lenotre” in Paris; “L’Amandier” and “Roger Verge," and to top it all off, “Alain Ducass

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–14:30 Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30–14:00 Dinner Tue–Sat 17:00–21:00 Bar Tue–Sat 17:00–21:00 Happy Hour Tue–Fri 17:00–19:00
  • Phone number
    (757) 220-3616
  • Website
    http://www.leyacawilliamsburg.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Daniel Yves Abid
  • Private party facilities
    We have various dining rooms that can accommodate parties of most sizes. For groups over 10 we ask that you have a set menu from our group banquet menus or from the regular dining menu. It will increase your dining enjoyment at Le Yaca French Restaurant. For large groups and private parties, please contact owner Joy Anderson at leyacajoy@gmail.com.
  • Location
    1430 High Street Suite 801, Williamsburg, VA 23185
  • Area
    Williamsburg
  • Cross Street
    On the corner of Richmond Road (Route 60) & Bypass Road
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 9,063 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Williamsburg

    Best Overall

  • Williamsburg

    Best Food

  • Williamsburg

    Best Service

  • Williamsburg

    Best Ambience

  • Williamsburg

    Best Value

  • Williamsburg

    Great for fine wines

  • Williamsburg

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Williamsburg

    Romantic

  • Williamsburg

    Good for special occasions

  • Williamsburg

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Le Yaca in Williamsburg offers a "superb French dining experience" with consistently "excellent food and service." Guests rave about the "impeccable" meals and the "lovely, relaxed setting." Perfect for special occasions, its diverse menu includes standout brunch options. Despite occasional noise, it's a "must-visit" for gourmet enthusiasts.

9,063 Reviews

  1. Benjamin

    VIP

    Richmond

    52 reviews

    5.0

    52 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been here many times and everything has always been fantastic.

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  2. margo

    VIP

    Washington DC

    53 reviews

    5.0

    53 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, excellent service. Attentive to dietary sensitivities. Tables placed apart from each other to keep overall volume low.

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  3. Sharon

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    71 reviews

    5.0

    71 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, fabulous food. Love the prefix menu. A must when we visit Williamsburg.

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  4. Jayashri

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I had wait for my entree for half an hour as a larger table "needed" to be served first! When it finally arrived it was cold. Disappointed.

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  5. John

    Southwest Florida

    112 reviews

    5.0

    112 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great visit. Birthday deal for wife. We were worried since they only offered a brunch menu on Sunday ( in December ). Turns out it was a 3 course fixe price menu with many great selections. Food was excellent. Price was reasonable. Service, as always, perfect. Staff very courteous. Happy (Birthday) wife, happy life. Never have had a less than great experience at Le Yaca.

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  6. George

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    If you want to eat at Le Yaca on Dec 14 in the future, you will have to make the reservation 1 year in advance. But don't bother, the noise level and type of noise was similar to that of a sports bar; this noise came from a business holiday party and this "party" has been occurring there for the past 3 years on Dec 14th. The noise was so loud that we had a hard time hearing our waiter and each other. This is so very disappointing and way out of character for the Le Yaca we have known for the past 30 years. Madame Daniele Bourderau would never have allowed such a cavalier event or the casual attire of its patrons.

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  7. Sharon

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    71 reviews

    5.0

    71 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely a fabulous meal and great service. Our waiter Matt gave us wonderful advice on meal selections. Every time we visit Williamsburg we dine at this restaurant.

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  8. Michele

    VIP

    Richmond

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been to this restaurant four times now and I always come for brunch. The food is just always amazing. The portions are so generous. I had the crabcake which was all crab and I was so full just spectacular.!!

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  9. Lisa

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely restaurant, with attentive service, delicious food- we definitely recommend! Onion and celery root soups were delicious. So was the seared scallops and chicken scallopini.

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  10. Brian

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Party of seven. Excellent ambience. A ton of good entrees to choose from. Excellent service and great desserts. Wife said that it was one of best meals that she has had in years.

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FAQs

Le Yaca - Williamsburg offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (757) 220-3616.

Le Yaca - Williamsburg is rated 4.9 stars by 9063 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 59 times today

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Google Map for Le Yaca - Williamsburg

1430 High Street Suite 801, Williamsburg, VA 23185

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    On the corner of Richmond Road (Route 60) & Bypass Road
  • Area
    Williamsburg
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–14:30 Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30–14:00 Dinner Tue–Sat 17:00–21:00 Bar Tue–Sat 17:00–21:00 Happy Hour Tue–Fri 17:00–19:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Daniel Yves Abid
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.leyacawilliamsburg.com/
  • Phone number
    (757) 220-3616
  • Private party facilities
    We have various dining rooms that can accommodate parties of most sizes. For groups over 10 we ask that you have a set menu from our group banquet menus or from the regular dining menu. It will increase your dining enjoyment at Le Yaca French Restaurant. For large groups and private parties, please contact owner Joy Anderson at leyacajoy@gmail.com.

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