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    Blackfin

    4.3 (58 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Bel T.

    Food came out very fast, entrees were delicious (fries could've been fresher) The Y viogner was delicious - atmosphere is beautiful (but loud- need fabric and plants). Bartenders were very helpful with the menu. Many selections and a great variety for all diets.

    Shark bites, fish tacos, tuna poke
    Ping R.

    The food here was okay! Decently fresh when it came to the poke. I'm grateful I ordered the sauce on the side, as my company did not and it was a little much unagi and dressing on theirs. Overall the ingredients are fresh and the menu is probably one of the more imaginative on the island that I experienced. The owners of a once food truck now brick and mortar restaurant should be proud. We had reservations and ended up being seated in a reasonable amount of time. It was awkward to wait 1+ hours between sitting, appetizers, and finally our check. We sat at 6:30 and didn't leave until after 8 as their "last table" but the servers were very sweet. We were originally going to be seated closer to the kitchen but I requested the room facing the street which was away from several large groups/families with toddlers running the floors. They were out of nigiri and sushi but had plenty of everything else. Appetizers were fried well and the poke bowls we all ordered were fresh. Portions of the apps were quite small but then everything else was larger than expected. My partners tacos came out not so great. The breading was soaked through and very soft. 0% crispy. We aren't sure if it were from being cooked improperly (the fish itself was fine) or if the cilantro crema on it had soaked through while the rest of our entrees were being prepped. Overall we would be willing to try again maybe on a less busy night. They still seem to be figuring out service. Menu TLDR; Shark bites (decent, like very soft and fatty fish sticks), hot honey fried oysters were okay but not spiced enough, fish tacos (soft breading like it was not fried properly or left out too long... similar to microwaved fish sticks) had good ratio of meat to taco, tuna islander poke was probably the best thing we ordered with sauce on the side and was very fresh.

    Clam strip basket.
    Bonnie D.

    Delicious seafood dinners. I had clam strip basket and my daughter had the shrimp basket. Good size portions. Nice atmosphere with locals paintings on the walls. Very enjoyable.

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    Nidhi P.

    Wonderful restaurant. Our server Kate was very polite and made great recommendations for our vegetarian request.We ordered the jackfruit poke bowl and it was delicious. We also ordered burrata and that was equally amazing. Their veggie burger was also very nice. Kids grilled cheese was a disappointment though. It was Memorial Day weekend so obviously the place was crowded and service was a little slow but it was a great experience overall

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    Sandra P.

    We stopped here for breakfast before heading home. The staff was friendly and were attentive to our needs while we dined. I ordered the huevos rancheros, while it was fine, the presentation left me longing for something else. I would definitely give this place another shot but would order something different.

    One of the best crab cakes I've had. Thank you to our server Janice who recommended them to me. Quite lunch Wednesday 10-22. Loved the honey ricotta appetizer too. I am sure they are busy during the summer. Keep up the good work! Also local artist painting displayed for purchase.

    burger special w scallops

    Came with the whole family and everyone loved what they got! the spam fries were genius. the crab ragoon was perfect. the burger special with the scallops was insane. the crab cake sandwich was amazing. fried shrimp was delicious. 10/10 will def be back

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    I had the red drum (fresh catch). It was excellent! Throw in 2 of Trevor's martinis... and it was an excellent evening!

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    Their menu is a variety of good food! Nice atmosphere, friendly staff! Must try honey oysters !

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    9 months ago

    Very good fish. Lovely, friendly waitress Olivia. Not a fancy space or the fastest service, but we were on a casual vacation, in no hurry.

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    11 months ago

    Cool little restaurant with excellent oysters and seafood. We enjoyed dinner enough that we went back for lunch a few days later

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    Nice place, good food. The expansion from food truck to sit-down eatery was a good one!

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    Captain Zack's Seafood Carryouts - Raw clams

    Captain Zack's Seafood Carryouts

    3.9(391 reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $$

    You really can't go wrong with a dozen raw local oysters and grilled flounder. We ripped through…read morethe oysters like someone was about to take them away. Chincoteague oysters are clean tasting, very briny, and super tender. I just had it with a generous squeeze of lemon and that's all I needed. I will dream of those oysters, seriously. The grilled flounder was fresh, but a little under seasoned. It would have been A+ if it had been generously salted before grilling (adding salt at the table just isn't the same). BTW, a flounder platter has three filets - so I'd recommend sharing. The sides were also generously portioned. (Onion rings will make you happy.) We had a great server, we were glad we visited during low season because I bet this place is PACKED when tourists are around.

    We thought it was decent but definitely had higher expectations knowing friends and quite a few…read morepeople on the internet seem obsessed with this place. Maybe we'd come back to try something else, but probably we'd just leave this joint for the locals and check out another place. What we got: Cream of crab soup - 4* the best thing of the night. It was delicious and I wish it came with a buttered piece of bread I could dip in it. Coconut shrimp basket - 3* the shrimp are very coconut-y and I realized I just didn't love that. It came with 6 pieces of shrimp, way too many fries (they were only mediocre), 2 delicious hush puppies (best I've ever had), and 1 pickle (nice crunch). The coleslaw side was also good and had apples. Overall though I was disappointed that $17 got me a pretty unsatisfying dish. Fish and chips (friend flounder) - 3* average but nothing to write home about. Once again a lot of fries (obviously, it's a fish and chips meal) but they just weren't that good. The fish was alright as well, malt vinegar and lemon didn't jazz it up as much as was expected. The pickle, coleslaw, and hush puppies were the best part of the meal.

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    Captain Zack's Seafood Carryouts - Nicely decorated for fall and Halloween!

    Nicely decorated for fall and Halloween!

    Captain Zack's Seafood Carryouts - Fried soft shell crab with onion rings, cole slaw, and hush puppies

    Fried soft shell crab with onion rings, cole slaw, and hush puppies

    Captain Zack's Seafood Carryouts - Beautiful ambiance

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    Beautiful ambiance

    Ricky’s Seafood and Produce - Prices for crabs as of August 2023

    Ricky’s Seafood and Produce

    4.4(38 reviews)
    2.3 mi
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    I called the same day and was able to reserve 3 dozen crabs for later in the day. Price was great,…read more$99. Crabs were perfectly seasoned and we ate every single one of them.

    Thanks to all the great Yelp reviews, I made sure to stop by Ricky's during a recent vacation to…read moreChincoteague. Thanks to our great experience, I know I'll be back next time I'm in town! It's a very simple storefront - some fresh produce outside, right by the parking area, and then just an open façade for walking in to purchase the seafood. It's a bit tight inside, but the folks are friendly and welcoming and there was never really much of a line to order seafood. If you want crabs, order ahead of time so you can tell them exactly when you're going to want them ready. When I arrived to pick up my dozen male crabs, they were steaming hot. They were reasonably priced. Some of the seafood is super local, others they get from the mainland. I opted for some Chincoteague oysters which were so deliciously briny and fresh. The crabs were also locally and recently caught. Sometimes you gotta be ready to buy what's been caught, you know? That being said, I also enjoyed our rockfish that they had purchase for selling. Maybe next time I'll get some of the clams too. While the main draw is the local fresh seafood, they do sell a few other items like local hot sauces, seasonings, and even equipment like crab mallets and oyster knives (which was good, because my rental property didn't have one and I didn't want to shell out $20 extra to have my oysters pre-shucked). Next time I'm staying on Chincoteague, I will be ordering from Ricky's. Highly recommended!

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    Ricky’s Seafood and Produce - 1 dozen crabs already steamed

    1 dozen crabs already steamed

    Ricky’s Seafood and Produce - Menu inside

    Menu inside

    Ricky’s Seafood and Produce - Local oysters (they do NOT pre-shuck them)

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    Local oysters (they do NOT pre-shuck them)

    Bill's Prime Seafood & Steaks - Fried Seafood platter.

    Bill's Prime Seafood & Steaks

    3.9(780 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$

    I was making a pit stop on my way to OCMD so I decided to make a mini trip out of it. I planned…read moreahead and decided on Bill's for dinner. Parking was easy. There is a small lot behind the restaurant. It was easy and there was plenty of parking since it was the off season. I did not have a reservation but, I was seated as a party of one pretty quick. The tables were draped with white table cloths, a nice table side light, sweeteners, tall clear glasses with a black napkin and tall salt and pepper shakers. The walls were a darker and lighter gray, hues of black and whites scattered throughout. I was in love with the old photos and the black and white prints throughout. There was a stunning glass sculpture hanging from the center of the dining room. It maybe a Chihuly glass chandelier. If it is not it resembles it. Hues of amber, orange and whites. My waitress came over within a few minutes and took my drink order. She informed me of the specials and brought over some bread, butter and herbed oil. I just had to try the cream of crab. On the menu it states it's a tight lipped recipe. The cream of crab was delicious. They have done their own spin on it. It came out piping hot. It had a slight kick to it, as if there was some sort of pepper in it... jalapeño? Could just be regular ground pepper. Overall, it was pretty good. My meal came with a choice of salad. It was either a garden salad, Caesar salad or tropical salad. I ordered the garden salad with ranch dressing. The salad was ok. Nothing to rave about. It had shoestring carrots, two cherry tomatoes and 2-3 types of lettuce. It did the job. I had the waitress choose my main dish for me. I could not decide. It was between the stuffed shrimp (stuffed with crab imperial), or the crab cakes. I opted for the vegetable of the day which was green beans. My waitress surprised me with stuffed shrimp, broiled. I'm so glad she went with the broiled vs fried option. She said it was the best way to go. The crab imperial was creamy and flavorful. The shrimp were a little on the smaller side. I personally did noThe green beans were nicely seasoned. For dessert I had the waitress choose agin. A choice between their strawberry shortcake which was a special, white chocolate coconut cream pie, or the vanilla crème brûlée. She chose well, the coconut cream pie. It was so good! I saw other tables around me being delivered their food and everything looked really good. This place is definitely a popular eatery. They will remain on the list to come back.

    Bill's is very nice for the island, it's an old school seafood restaurant that is family owned and…read moreoperated. Taking into consideration the location it's probably one of the best on the island. But if you compare it to a high end seafood restaurant in Annapolis, DC or Richmond you will be disappointed. But it's way better than Red Lobster.

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    Bill's Prime Seafood & Steaks - Inside

    Inside

    Bill's Prime Seafood & Steaks - Broiled  Seafood Feast

    Broiled Seafood Feast

    Bill's Prime Seafood & Steaks

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    Ropewalk - Bada bing shrimp

    Ropewalk

    3.2(553 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$

    My husband and I had lunch at Ropewalk a couple of weeks ago because a friend had given us a gift…read morecard there. Being in mid March, we were offered a table close to the bar (away from the windows), so we'd stay warmer --but we couldn't resist the lure of sitting on the high chairs and looking out at the boat traffic, sparse as it was. So we just kept our light jackets on. Once the food and drinks began arriving and the music cranked up a bit, the place easily felt twenty degrees warmer anyway. The food was really good. Fresh, savory, done just right. The waitress was helpful: proactive, attentive, but also gave space. We ate at several other restaurants in Chincoteague that weekend, but this one was by far the best!

    I'd definitely come back to Ropewalk, although it is a bit on the pricey side for what they're…read moreserving. I started off with the crabcake egg rolls and thought they were amazing - they're the main reason I want to come back. They were $18 for four pieces (two egg rolls cut in half), so the pricing isn't really competitive there, but I really enjoyed them. It was backfin meat or something, but there was a lot of it, and they were served hot and crispy with a tasty remoulade. I got the seafood cobb salad as a main. For $23 it was a little underwhelming. It came with a pile of "lump" crabmeat in the middle as well as six medium sized, cold shrimp, bacon, corn, and some whole cherry tomatoes. I kept forgetting there was crab meat in the salad and for the price there wasn't a ton of shrimp. But it was certainly edible, especially with the blue cheese dressing. I tried the pineapple-orange vinaigrette and that was interesting as well. For dessert I got the Mississippi mud cake which was tasty, but pretty small for $8. My partner got a dozen oysters and enjoyed them. We sat inside and the view of the water was gorgeous. It's the beginning of April and it was packed (we waited about 30 minutes) early Friday night. We sat outside in the sandy area until we were called, which was nice. Service was friendly and fairly prompt. Despite the prices, Ropewalk's got nice service and a great ambiance, so I'm looking forward to coming back and trying something new next time we visit.

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    Ropewalk - This restaurant is easy to locate from Main Street and has great and ample parking.

    This restaurant is easy to locate from Main Street and has great and ample parking.

    Ropewalk - Seafood Mac n cheese (not the real name)

    Seafood Mac n cheese (not the real name)

    Ropewalk - Outdoor patio area at sunset.

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    Outdoor patio area at sunset.

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