Seawell's New Chef a Pleasant Surprise
We could not get reservations at The Trellis (Williamsburg) and instead decided to try Seawell's Ordinary, despite having heard horror stories about the food and service over many years past. The food was excellent, the service was excellent, and we enjoyed our anniversary dinner thoroughly. We did see customers without reservations turned away, though, for a lack of servers.    [01 Jun 2001 11:24:17]

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Recommended Dishes: Oysters Volcano, Sesame-Encrusted Salmon, seafood bisque

     ­Anonymous   

Loved It
The food was great although it did take time for it to be prepared. Really cozy atmosphere. If you are willing to relax with a cocktail, wait for your food, and enjoy the ambiance and history of the inn, you will really enjoy this. I would definitely return.    [06 Dec 2004 18:58:37]

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Recommended Dishes: Crab Cigar Appetizers, Sesame Encrusted Salmon

     ­Anonymous   

One Word: WONDERFUL!!
I slipped up on Seawell's one night while traveling through Gloucester, VA. I stopped in to have a margarita, which was absolutely wonderful. I did not sample any of the dishes, but the menu piqued my interest. Needless to say, I will be returning. The service was delightful, with a hint of Southern charm. It was all one could want in a casual, relaxed restaurant.    [30 Jun 2005 16:38:55]

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Recommended Dishes: Margaritas, Whiskey Sours

     ­Anonymous   

BEST FOOD IN HAMPTON ROADS - SEAWELL'S
The food is cooked to perfection everytime we have been. I took my parent's out to dinner last time they visited and loved everything from the starter salad, to the main course. Everyone needs to try this gem in Ordinary.    [06 Oct 2005 21:14:54]

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Recommended Dishes: Volcano oysters, Cajun Filet Migon, chicken with brie

     ­whydid   whydid at yahoo dot com

Beware the Outrageous Cocktail Prices
Food and atmosphere fine. Restaurant virtually empty when we dined on a Saturday night. We wondered why, but when we got our bill, we figured it out! One Dewars on the rocks was $8.50! Either get a quote before ordering beverages or bring your drink and have it in the car.    [12 Mar 2006 08:20:40]

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Recommended Dishes: Volcano oysters

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Great Food / Great Atmosphere
The only doubt we had about moving up to Gloucester was the parcity of a decent eatery. We stumbled upon Seawell's one evening and have fallen in love with it. The food and drinks are top shelf and the menu varies almost weekly. This is definitely a restaurant worth checking out if you are in the mood for a better prepared meal in a charming setting.    [13 Jan 2007 17:48:36]

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Recommended Dishes: phylo cigars (appetizer) and any seafood dish

     ­EH   ernesto dot hemingway at gmail dot com

Can't Believe The Ordinary is closing at the end of this month
Best place to eat for miles and miles and miles around. Service always good. Food always great. Wonderful folks.
The Ordinary will be truly missed when it closes at the end of June.    [15 Jun 2007 23:50:51]

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Recommended Dishes: Ordinary Salad

     ­Elaine