Sweet Tea & Barley

Idk if anyone in the world loves Sweet Tea more than I do so when I saw the name of this place it was an automatic. To start off these chairs were the most comfortable seat I’ve ever had in any restaurant….love these. The staff were all very nice and communicated well and made sure we enjoyed our dinner. Definitely some Southern Hospitality. Food was great and of course the Sweet Tea was fantastic.

Wait was long, I arrived earlier than reservation time but they didn’t seat me until then even when the place isn’t packed. Waitress was nice. Gave her a great Xmas tip equal to the tab for being so. Ordered the brisket burger. I asked for medium well with slight pink but it came out well done to almost dry! Now I see why the reviews only had less than 3.5 stars!

We arrived expecting a charming mid-Atlantic evening experience, but instead, we got an eye‑rolling masterclass in poor service. Our waitress was sarcastic, inattentive, and seemed more interested in making unnecessary comments than ensuring we enjoyed our meal. She didn’t ask how we wanted our lamb prepared, blaming the “system” and even took it upon herself to recork our wine, completely missing the point that wine needs to breathe. Her attitude made it feel as if tourists were a nuisance rather than valued guests. Attempting to address the issues with management was frustrating; any action taken felt perfunctory, lacking genuine hospitality restaurants typically uphold. It’s a shame because the food and setting could have been delightful, but one unprofessional staff member made the e

Sweet Tea & Barley – Charming & Dog-Friendly We stopped in for a quick meal while traveling with our golden doodle and were thrilled to find this pet-friendly spot. It’s attached to a charming colonial-style hotel, and the outdoor seating was just as lovely. The burgers were delicious, and our server was sweet and attentive. Great food, great service, and a relaxing, quaint setting — a pleasant experience all around.

Sweet tea and barley is a must try. Being in the heart of colonial Williamsburg the atmosphere is matched. The hood was great and the hooded peacock chairs were easy the most comfortable chairs I have sat in for a restaurant.