Here is our running tracker of notable restaurant moves, expansions, and major format changes in Greater Williamsburg. This list includes only items publicly reported by local outlets or official business pages. We will update this as new filings and openings are confirmed.
Last updated: Feb. 24, 2026
Restaurant Moves Tracker (Recent Months)
| Business | Type | From | To | Status / Timing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrot Tree Kitchens | Relocation + format change | 1303 Jamestown Road (Colony Square) | 1782 Jamestown Road (former Toby’s Dog House space) | Moved in late Jan/early Feb 2026; shifted from dine-in to smaller takeout-focused model |
| Pie & Dine (formerly Jamestown Pie Company) | Reopening at new site | Previous Jamestown Road location (closed earlier) | 7103 Pocahontas Trail | Announced Jan. 2026; targeted mid-Feb. opening |
| The Hound’s Tale | Relocation | Downtown Williamsburg | 5234 Monticello Ave (Settler’s Market) | Reported as recently moved |
| Taco Mexicali | Expansion (second location) | Existing Williamsburg-area operation | 4917 Courthouse St (former Pisco 51 space) | Reported plan for second location |
Other major business change to watch
- The Whaling Co. (McLaws Circle, James City County) announced it plans to close at the end of August 2026 after a 45-year run.
What this tracker does and does not prove
- Tracks: location moves, reopenings, expansion plans, and major operating-model changes.
- Does not assume: a single cause for each move. Tax policy can be one factor, but owners also cite lease terms, retirement planning, labor, food costs, and post-pandemic operating changes.
- Verification standard: we include items that have a reported address change or explicit owner/public statement.
Sources
- WAVY: 2 popular Williamsburg restaurants announce closings (Jan. 12, 2026; updated Jan. 15, 2026)
- The Virginian-Pilot / Virginia Gazette: Carrot Tree Kitchens planning relocation (Jan. 21, 2026)
- The Virginian-Pilot / Virginia Gazette: Jamestown Pie to return under new name (Jan. 27, 2026)
- Daily Press / Virginia Gazette: New restaurants opening in James City County (Mar. 25, 2025)
- Daily Press / Virginia Gazette: The Whaling Co. announces closure (Feb. 20, 2026)
- Visit Williamsburg listing note for Carrot Tree relocation status: Carrot Tree Kitchens at Jamestown
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