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Note: menu offerings and prices may vary.

Chef and Co-Owner Marcel Desaulniers opened The Trellis Restaurant in 1980 while both observing and inspiring the rebirth of American Cuisine. Described in his book Burger Meisters as a culinary paradox because of his healthy eating patterns even after authoring Death By Chocolate, Marcel Desaulniers believes that while eating can be healthy and delicious, an occasional indulgence is good for the soul.

Eating at the Trellis is that indulgence when visiting Williamsburg. Burgers are plentiful on the menu, and taste just as good as they look when they arrive at your table. Other menu items are no less delicious and frequently no less sinful, but hey, you can't eat at the Trellis everyday, so enjoy!

For dinner, The Trellis offers seasonal menus, so what you enjoyed in the spring will likely not be available come fall. Whether it's a leafy green salad or a dish complimented by gourd vegetables and prime cuts of beef or lamb, every day at the The Trellis guarantees a pleasant culinary surprise. The restaurant offers two different menus for varying appetites - a full dinner menu for the main dining area and a cafe menu for light diners. This roster features the famous burger with Tillamook cheddar cheese, a savory cheesecake of the day (like a quiche, but better), and a delicious nutty tuna sandwich.

Dessert is a must. Even if you can't make it for lunch or dinner, at least visit for dessert. Chocolate Phantasmagoria, White and Dark Chocolate Dacquoise, and the inimitable Death by Chocolate are just a few of the alternating treats that await the bidding of your sweet tooth. These extraordinary desserts are part of the joy of dining at the Trellis, and are an experience not to be missed when visiting Williamsburg. I can personally vouch for the first and last desserts named here. If you love chocolate, you need to come here.

The Trellis is located on Duke of Gloucester Street in the heart of Colonial Williamsburg. For more information or to find out what's for dessert, call (804) 229-8610.

M. Lively is a college professor with a fondness for fine dining. He loves to seek out local places while on vacation, and enjoys trying different cuisines and wines. He is an continuing student of good food. He divides his time between the Outer Banks and Hampton Roads, and enjoys bed and breakfast inns and long distance cycling.

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