A solid choice for seafood and homestyle cooking on the island. Their green beans are weirdly incredible, highly recommend them as one of your sides if they're available. Other than that you can't go wrong with one of the flounder/fish preparations and the crab cakes--the latter are HUGE and full of crab meat, little if any filler. Down a star because we found the seafood a little less carefully prepared than some other places on the island. My husband's bunch of clams had quite a bit of grit; there were a few more crab shell shards in the cakes than usual. Service is fast and friendly. Make a reservation for a larger group if you plan to come on a busy night! read more

After spending the morning at the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, we stopped here for lunch for the first time. Instead of using their lot, we parked across the street. Upon entering, we were seated at a table to the right. Although a lunch buffet was offered, we decided to order directly from the menu. I began with a $4 draft Yuengling and followed it with a $10 bowl of homemade clam chowder, which was delightfully thick. Paola provided excellent service throughout our meal. The total bill came to $70, not including tip. read more

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Don's was average at best. We ordered the cheesy baked seafood dish, and honestly everything tasted like it had been frozen. The shrimp and scallops were tiny, and the dish just wasn't what we were expecting, especially for a seafood restaurant. The highlight of the meal was actually the Caesar salad, which says a lot. Even the kids' meals were just okay. Overall, we expected much fresher seafood and a better experience. For the price, it just wasn't worth it. We left feeling pretty disappointed and don't think we'd go back. read more

Don't go here. Can't remember the last time I had such blatantly rude service. The bartender was the server -- a woman with brown hair and a terrible attitude. From the moment she spoke, she was sharp, cold, and notably hostile. I was so taken aback I asked her "is everything ok?" before we even ordered a drink. It seemed to spike her into a state where she treated us even worse. We finished our drink, paid, and left. read more

Ate at Dons daughters Hmmm really great atmosphere our sever was the best make sure you get a lemon cello martin kick. a... Food was good bruschetta different and amazing we had crab cake handheld and held it tight till was gone One downside would have wished the chips were fresh cooked and hot. Would also be nice see a little more on menu variety No matter what ifs worth it you sit in what coming down here is all about decompressing by a beautiful waterside view Enjoy!!!!!! read more

I really loved the food, I got the impossible burger The servers had this funny-sass attitude that I loved! (I don't really know how to explain it lol) I wanted to try the shark bites but the rest of my party didn't A few members of our party said that the fried clams weren't anything special Little pricey But overall good experience read more

The food looked amazing but fell completely flat on taste. But the real issue was the service. From the very start, the waitress was rude and dismissive. We remained polite and respectful the entire time. Her attitude only got worse -- irritated simply because I refused to match her tone. Other diners even noticed and spoke to us afterward about how unprofessional she was. We came to this island looking forward to great seafood, good vibes, and lasting memories -- but instead left disappointed and hungry. read more

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This is my third yelp review and it was a very alright one. First off the ambience was very interesting, we got seated at the bar to wait for seats (it was around 20 minutes) while we were sitting there a live musician but he kept saying test sitting down and said test again, happened for about 20 minutes. After that we got seated downstairs were we ordered immediately because all that time upstairs. We had a very nice waitress, but one thing that irritated me was the very low amount of water refills. After that we waited about 25 minutes to get our food, while we were waiting I went to the bathroom which was very old fashioned but not very clean. Once we got our food only some items were good the rest being mid. The ambiance downstairs was also a bit weird because of the family sitting next to us but that's not the restaurants fault. So over all the it was mid, but I would go back again. read more

Quick friendly service. Food was tasty, especially the fried oysters. The crab imperial was delicious. Most entrees come in half sizes which is great for small appetites. The upstairs lounge gives a nice view of the inlet. read more

What a nice spot. Always have liked seafood restaurant of quality, but don't need the pretentious setting. Here just regular folks, and easy going helpful staff. This is authentic, and a good vibe. If you are in the area, by all means go here. Service is top notch . Wow the flounder baked or fried, is simply a culinary delight. Crab cakes are fresh and high quality. There's a reason this business has been here since 1973. Simply put a huge menu of choices, and quality for the price is hard to beat. Will definitely be back. read more

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The blackened flounder was great. Our waitress worked so hard to take care of us and was very polite. The whole restaurant was running slow- we could hear other tables complaining while our family was waiting. The lighting was very dim but I noticed some discoloration on my dinner roll. I got out the cellphone flashlight and my roll had green spots. I showed it to the waitress. She took it to show to the manager. It was never mentioned again, no apology made, and no offer of discount for my experience. read more

Food was ok, nothing special. The service was terrible! We were never told about the specials until the waiter told the table next to us about the specials. Saw our waitress when we ordered, and when she asked how our meal was after we finished. My wife and daughter would have liked another glass of wine and I would have enjoyed another iced tea, but we never saw her. I doubt we will return. read more

They stole money on my credit card. I had to call the police and they were rude to me on the telephone about the fact that their staff stole money on my credit card. They doubled the bill. They did a same amount as the bill after being handed a cash tip and they were rude on the phone. It took three calls three days to get a refund the not go to seafood they should be ashamed of themselves. They should be in jail and they should not be in business. read more

A Chincoteague staple. Chowder was amazing. We had crab cakes and flounder. Both were solid examples of that simple is better. Nothing fancy just good food. read more

Stopped for lunch while in town. We had the Crab Balls that were very good and almost all crab meat. I had fried shrimp and Soft shell Crabs Surf and Turf. Everything was preparded well and had great flavor read more

The food was so fresh and cooked well. The scallops and shrimp weren't over cooked and were tender to eat. Reasonably priced as well. The service was great! read more

Mediocre food and bad service. If you like mignonette (the usual red vinegar and onion sauce) with your oysters, don't go to this restaurant, because not only do they claim not to have it, they claim not to have ever even *heard* of it. Basically, the prices here are relatively low, and you get what you pay for. One tiny little lemon wedge for 24 oysters. The salad dressing comes in little plastic take-out cups. It's like they don't want you to forget that you should have paid more money for a higher quality restaurant. And this really came through on the service: First, I ordered the local lager, and our waitress brought... an IPA. I said "this is an IPA not a lager" and she said "no, the lager is darker than the IPA." Let's put aside that this was an irrelevant non-sequitur - are you really arguing with me about whether this is the correct beer? Then, I asked if I could order bread. She said "I'm bringing you bread with your meal." Ok. Well bread never showed up so I asked "Could we get that bread?" and she said "No, we're out of bread." Not "We're sorry, but..." Not "Unfortunately..." Just straight to "No." read more

Server Michelle was wonderful especially recommending 7 layer cake for dessert. Wife had blackened crab cake, I had fish and chips and son had clam strips with awesome crab dip to start. Everything was good would definitely come back again if we get down from NJ . Nice place read more

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It looked interestingly appealing from outside. We were never here before. We chose to walk in. Was a Thursday lunch hour-ish. Inside Looked clean. Well Maintained. Staff were friendly. Actually Listened to our responses' to typical questions of visitors!! Got a decent table. We overheard many conversations. Seemed friendly enough. Betting most were locals. Menu is not complicated and seemed honest. We got broiled flounder. Wonderful! Done the way it should be. We would definitely return when in the area. Caring/competent wait staff. read more

The food was delicious!! The staff is friendly and your glass is always full. Very clean. I will go back!

Amazing local spot. I sat at the bar upstairs and had a beer with the seafood dream. That dish was amazing. Cool vibes and everyone was super friendly to an outsider. The service was spot on also. read more

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It's a local seafood spot right in the middle of downtown Chincoteague. Unpretentious and intimate with seating on both floors. It's been in business for 50+ years. Service was good but it looks staffed by high schoolers not seasoned restaurant staff. Waits can be longer due to its popularity and location on Main Street. The food was good. Our table got scallops, raw oysters on the half shell, a cheeseburger, french fries and coleslaw. We got scallops both fried and broiled, both were very good. The rolls were very good. This is a good restaurant on the Island and we will be back. read more

Rating is only for service. Can't rate the food as no one ever waited on us. My husband and I stopped in for dinner the other night on the recommendation of our B&B owner. Unfortunately, despite it being 7:30 on a Thursday evening and being seated right away, after 15 minutes no one had come to take our order, to offer a drink - including water, or to even acknowledge us. The tables on both sides of us were had customers seated during these 15 minutes and both tables had received table service. My husband and I walked out and the hostess noted she hoped we enjoyed our meal. We went over to the nearby RopeWalk restaurant and were immediately served at our waterside table. The food was fine - we were just happy not to be ignored. read more

Not trying to be hateful, just honest. Food didn't impress me. The bread was yummy, but the Alfredo was quite lackluster. Overall service was nice they do get busy though, the cook on the food & the seasoning was eh, but presentation was okay. I got a bad stomach ache the day after. I personally wouldn't go back, but i'm sure other people enjoy this restaurant. read more

Note: This review is for Don's Daughter a waterfront venue on the Chincoteague Bay directly behind Don's Seafood (affiliated). If you are looking for a really good outdoor venue with a view, you should check out Don's Daughter directly behind Don's Seafood on Main Street. There is a great bar with refreshing Orange Crushes, beer and wine, and seating right along the main dock. Construction is underway for the additions of a upper deck, full kitchen and restrooms which should be fully operational for the 2023 season. This is a great place to eat with a family. The food is not served fancy, it is served in To Go, biodegradable containers, but you also don't pay the same fancy prices for food. We had a really good clam stripper dinner with hush puppies and summer squash and a fillet of rockfish with shrimp and scallops. Did I mention the view? Well check out the photo and you will see what I am talking about. Bon appetite in Chincoteague! read more

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3.5 rating overall, not 4. Arrived and were told there as a 90 min wait to eat inside. They have a new covered dining area and bar set-up outdoors across the lot on the waters edge. So we wandered over there. They serve what is called picnic style. Food comes out in paper containers in a paper bag with plastic ware (just like take out). Soup and salad are not offered there. Service was casual and on the slower side which was fine for us. Not a place to come if you're in a hurry to eat right away. The views are gorgeous. Meagan worked hard and was attentive, patient with our questions and pleasant. She waited most, if not all of the tables, ran the food from the restaurant to outside, made my friends drink etc. Friend ordered soft shell crabs, hush puppies and green beans. I ordered fresh fish of the day which was flounder stuffed w crabmeat and the same sides. The meal was tasty--broiled flounder w crab mix was tender and moist, hush puppies perfection and string beans were clearly canned with pork added. Friend enjoyed the soft shelled crabs. read more

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Hidden gem! Good local seafood! Of course, the town was very cute:) Nice seaside town.

Superb! The place was cozy and clean. The service was personable and hospitable. The food was divine a seafood lover's dream come true. The crab dip is impeccable. I enjoyed mine on top of the 'smothered toasties' OMG! Drool worthy. The stuffed fish was truly stuffed, overflowing with seafood, as was the stuffed shrimp. I will definitely be back. Chincoteague is a gem of a town and Don's is a culinary delight therein. read more

Don's Seafood Restaurant - Smothered Toasties - Seafood Near Me - Chincoteague, Virginia

3.5 It's been four years since we've been here, but we had friends along for the road trip and this was an easy choice on a sunny day. Too bad the experience wasn't as great as before. While the food was OK, the service was a little slow. Waiter forgot to bring us drinks, so we all sat there with our food on the table waiting and waiting - who wants to drink a salty meal without even water to slurp down? And the restaurant was barely half full. I had the New England clam chowder, which actually was really nice. I shared the jumbo fried shrimp and it was decent. read more

The food was really good. The cheese toastie was incredible with soft and crunchy bread and creamy crab. Our server was really nice and attentive. read more

The food was good but they use small square plates now and your food falls off on the table and floor. Hope they reconsider. read more

Don's Seafood Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Chincoteague, Virginia

Unassuming restaurant. The fish was fresh. The service was great. The seasoning on the fish was overpowering. But, overall, it was very good! read more

The fresh oysters were great. The hush puppies were enormous. The fried oysters were good but not exceptional. The kitchen seemed to be overwhelmed which delayed service and may have impacted food quality. Nice friendly, family type atmosphere. read more

Nice drinks, Live music upstairs, nice views, good food and excellent service. If you are feeling hungry get the full serving. read more

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We love visiting this restaurant. It's over an hour drive but well worth it. Food is great every time. Service is always nice. Love their broiled stuff shrimp dinner. I look forward to it every time we go. Bar drinks are also very good. Going today again. read more

Food was mid I got the clam chowder and it tasted like it was from a can and had like 2 hunks of clam in it.

Sad to say this place has dropped off a ton food is not bad but the front room sevice is terrible. I tried getting a table she say there is a 2 hour wait. Ok I get that but that was at 7pm they close at 9. So I went to Ropewalk they were packed but got us seated in a half an hour and I tell you what Ropewalk food has stepped up over the years absolutely delicious. Anyways after eating at RW I called Don's and asked what deserts they had , I wanted to order a slice of cake to go. They still had 20 mins till close she stated sorry they are closed. Oh well miss out on a sale island creamery was great. read more

We had a GREAT time at Don's!! our server Steve was super nice and trivia was so so much fun with DJ YK. The food was very good as well, order the special! we loved Don's! read more

We ate upstairs at Chattie's lounge and watched football on the TVs. Ordered the fried seafood dinner and it was outstanding. The rockfish was huge. Tons of food...couldn't even eat half. Wife had the roast beef and it was great. Friendly service. Decent prices. read more

Amazing service, very good food which came to the table fast. Our server explained the menu of the day. We were seated right away although it was a busy Friday. read more