My wife and I have loved visiting Williamsburg since the mid-70s. We have tried many great restaurants over the years but have never found a better place to visit than the Aberdeen Barn. Our experience was excellent.

I'm not sure how we have missed it until now but I am certainly delighted that we made that our selection last night. I'll guarantee it will NOT be our last visit. We had no prior reservation and they were busy during the week-end following Valentines day, still they were kind enough to take us as a walk-in.

Every aspect of the meal was great. A warm attentive long-term staff, excellent food (there is a reason they specialize in prime rib) and a great casual atmosphere are sure to make it a great dining experience for you and your family.

We saw older couples, young couples with small children, groups of golfers and groups of ladies apparently in town to shop. Obviously, Aberdeen Barn is not a secret to anyone.

I can hardly wait to go back.

Negatives: When coming south on Richmond Road it is difficult to get to their parking lot. You have to beyond the restaurant and double-back. A minor inconvenience for a great meal. Also, I tend to like very hot horseradish and the horseradish served with my prime rib was a bit mild to my taste, but that is hardly even a blemish on a great experience.

Plus: There are several good hotels within a block. We stayed at SpringHill Suites, another good choice.