About The Hound's Tale
The Hound’s Tale, which opens daily at 4 p.m., is a casual, cozy bistro-type restaurant owned by Steve & Michelle Sieling. Located in the Griffin Arms building on Prince George Street, the restaurant features affordable fresh, tasty bites that range from comfort foods with a twist, to dishes that evoke memories of travels abroad. Great spirits include a variety of regional beers and wines as well as an array of delightful, hand-crafted cocktails.
They also have a sister restaurant a few doors down at the Corner of North Boundary and Prince George Street that opens for lunch. Dog friendly on the inside with fantastic doggy retail, treats and even doggy beer and wine! Great patio to enjoy with your friends and family even if you don’t have a pup! The tiny “English pub-ish” place truly delivers a fun, artsy vibe .
The Owners
Michelle & Steve the owners of The Hound’s Tale and Aromas met each other at University of Iowa and spent years together traveling and enjoying amazing food and wine before having their son. After spending almost 20 years in the City of Chicago they moved to Williamsburg to raise their family.
Michelle & Steve have a passion for great food and fun atmosphere. Their love for the Williamsburg community and food is what drove them to become the owners. The Hound’s Tale is a place where you can come and enjoy yourself with friends and families or meet new friends. Being a family run restaurant, our team is one big family.
Head Bartender/Front of House Manager
Diane Wade is the head, heart and soul of our front of house. As the lead bartender and Front of House Manager she manages a fantastic team of waitstaff. Diane has 25+ years of experience in restaurants and she prides herself in hospitality and providing an excellent work environment for the staff. She is an award winning Mixologist who has attained numerous honors from local magazines. Diane is a Biology graduate from Christopher Newport University and a Licensed Veterinarian Technician. A tennis aficionado who loves to come home to her husband Jason, 3 dogs, 2 cats and cockatiel!
Manager
Monique has been with The Hound’s Tale from Day One, moved her entire family to be down here and be a part of this restaurant family. She is a full time mother of two very active and sweet children and 3 cats & 3 fish. A graduate from University of Florida with a Bachelors degree in Advertising and minor in Education and an associates in Culinary Arts from the Culinary Institute of America. She works part time at the Hound’s Tale Corner BARkery as well as the Aromas Cafe and The Hound’s Tale assisting with menus and office management.