Virginia Beach, VA (September 8, 2025) — Divaris Real Estate announced today that it has completed two new leases in Colonial Williamsburg’s Merchants Square on Duke of Gloucester Street, bringing acclaimed dining concepts to the historic district.

Historic Hospitality Group, operators of Riverwalk Restaurant and Water Street Grille in Yorktown and Waypoint Seafood & Grill in Williamsburg, has leased nearly 6,000 square feet across two locations.

  • Ember — a steak, seafood, and sushi restaurant — will occupy 5,342 square feet at 403 W. Duke of Gloucester St., the former Trellis and La Piazza space.
  • The Jewish Mother’s Deli — specializing in bagels and classic deli sandwiches — will open in a 596-square-foot space at 407 W. Duke of Gloucester St., formerly home to Blackbird Bakery.

The leases were negotiated on behalf of the landlord’s listing agents for Merchant’s Square,

 by David S. Redmond, Senior Vice President and Associate Broker at Divaris Real Estate, and Elizabeth Napolitano, Vice President at Divaris Real Estate.

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About Merchant’s Square

Merchants Square is an open-air mixed-use lifestyle center anchoring historic downtown Williamsburg, Virginia and its surroundings. The available commercial space offers up to 5,000 square feet of retail and approximately 10,000 square feet of office space in various configurations. With an impressive 2.1 million visits in the past year and an average dwell time of 71 minutes, it provides a dynamic environment for businesses. Accessibility is optimized with 1,244 visitor parking spaces within walking distance, spread across six surface lots and two city parking decks, along with ample street parking. This strategically positioned space caters to businesses seeking a professional and accessible setting.

For Leasing Opportunities, visit:  https://www.divaris.com/properties/?propertyId=merchants-square

 

About The Divaris Group

The Divaris Group of Companies includes Divaris Real Estate, Divaris Property Management, Creative Development Partners, The McGarey Group, S.T. Burke Retail Partners, Ingenuity Development, and KLNB Asset Services. Together, the Divaris Group is recognized as one of the most highly regarded full-service commercial real estate firms in the United States. Founded in 1974 in South Africa, Divaris relocated its corporate headquarters to Virginia in 1981. Today, the Group maintains 15 offices across the mid-Atlantic region and California and oversees approximately 40 million square feet of retail, mixed-use, office, and industrial space under leasing and management.

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