You Can Watch Planes Land At This Underrated Restaurant in Virginia

For a truly unique dining experience, you'll want to head to Charly's Airport Restaurant in Williamsburg. Not only does this hidden gem feature delicious homemade food, but the views are unforgettable. As you dine outside, you'll have front-row seats to the runway where small planes frequently land and take off at the Williamsburg-Jamestown Airport. Whether you love aviation or spectacular lunch views, this restaurant is worth the visit.

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Charly's is located at 100 Marclay Rd, Williamsburg, VA, just next to the Jamestown municipal airport.

This aviation-themed eatery has been around for 26 years and is beloved for its homemade offerings and family-friendly service.

But the real treat of dining at Charly's is the view. Step outside onto the patio and you'll find yourself front-and-center for a unique view: the small plane runway.

On a clear day, diners can marvel at the display of planes taking flight and landing on the runway.

Don't worry...the sound of all this runway action is relatively peaceful and won't disturb your dining experience.

The food at Charly's is just as delightful as the views. The restaurant specializes in sandwiches made on homemade Bavarian breads.

Photographed above is the Catalina, featuring tuna salad, lettuce, tomato, and whole-wheat bread.

One of the most popular orders it the grilled shrimp po' boys with cheddar, bacon, and homemade tartar sauce.

Other tasty menu items include freshly made flatbread pizzas...

...salads topped with decadent crabcakes...

...and, of course, the homemade pies. A slice of the apple raisin with a cup of coffee is the perfect way to end your meal.

The inside dining room is another great space for plane watching, especially when it's chillier.

You can also rent the indoor dining space for birthday parties and other unique events.

Charly's Airport Restaurant is open daily for lunch from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM.

On Friday evenings from May - September, the restaurant is also open for dinner and live music from 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM.

Charly's Airport Restaurant is located at 100 Marclay Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23185, accessible by means of a back road well off the beaten path. Have you ever eaten here before? If so, we'd love to hear what your dining experience was like! For a glimpse at the menu, click here.