Exmore Diner

Great service! Fast, good food. Nice welcome from everyone. Food service was quick. Made for a nice…read morestop off the highway.

Real Northeast type diner in Virginia. Seemed Greak American owned. Always wanted to try and…read morefinally got me opportunity. This will be a regular stop when I travel US-13 accross the Cheasepeak Bay Bridge-Tunnel again. Dennis is an unreadable greeter and waiter. He definitely made me experience a great one. I had the Country Fried Steak Dinner special with Cream of Crab soup, Mashed potatoes and gravy and Delicious Cole slaw. Dennis brought me corn bread hot and right from oven -- delicious. I had unsweetened Iced tea with lemon to drink. It was an exceptional meal. The building resembles a non-railway car dinner. Lots of tables and booths in two dining rooms. I sat at the counter.,

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Machipongo Trading Company

4.7(166 reviews)

9.0 mi

We stopped here on our way to the OBX. My wife ordered a chocolate caramel blended coffee and I…read moreordered a black coffee. Both coffees were delicious. I was allowed to fill my yeti from their coffee dispenser. We also ordered bagel sandwiches to split. Both were good as well. There was a line but it moved quickly and the counter person was very friendly. It's little touches, like writing my name on the bag and adding a smile that will make me come back every time we drive past. Make sure you get a cookie for the ride! There was a public bathroom that you had to ask for the key in order to use. Would highly recommend!

Stopped in on our way home from camping. Really great sandwich. Everyone so friendly!read more

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Bacon egg and cheese on everything bagel

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Island House Restaurant & Marina

4.4(260 reviews)

9.7 mi

Delish. Highly recommended by our neighbors in VB who know the owners. So, when driving to Delaware…read morefor the weekend and going past it, we decided to stop in. It's a long drive into the middle of nowhere to a very charming beachfront town but it was a dreary and rainy day. We easily parked in the large gravel lot and walked inside and were immediately sat at a table by the water with a lovely view. Our waitress was prompt and super friendly. We chose to get the crab hush puppies and were thrilled to see they were made fresh and hot to order and tasted phenomenal. We devoured them quickly. We decided to split the fish taco meal since it was lunch for us and it came with two large-sized tacos and cole slaw. It was a nice portion for an entree and was easily enough for both of us for a lighter lunch. Really delicious sweet tea so I took some to go. Small gift shop attached and tons of seating inside and expansive views of the water with a back wall of windows all around.

So happy we stopped here! Great food, great view, and great service. Best and biggest oysters…read moreI've had in a while. Make sure to give them a try.

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Yuk Yuk & Joe's

3.9(47 reviews)

12.3 mi

So this was interesting. From the outside, you are probably not stopping here unless you are in a…read morepinch. When you get inside, it is quaint and a 50/50 split between bar and restaurant. This place has a Cheers vibe. The people we saw at the bar have probably been coming here for 30 years. All walks of life and backgrounds. The vibe was good. The bartender was also the waitress. She was running around doing the best she could. I have traveled extensively. i was a little skeptical on the food, but what we ordered was cooked perfectly. Would I go again? Probably. A couple pool tables and a juke box really add to the ambience.

Headed back north from Virginia Beach and stopped in, having had a VB biz owner with a second home…read morein Eastville give it a good recommendation. Ordered drinks and a large pizza, half plain; half peppers and pepperoni, extra thin crust. Look, we are from NY so, yeah, we are a little pizza snobby. But, tbh, this pizza was really tasty! Was it brick oven neapolitan worthy? No, but this isn't a brick oven joint and doesn't claim to be. Full disclosure: we drove by the Deadrise in Cape Charles and had no patience for an hour wait. And that, too, was understandable. It was Friday night, Memorial Day weekend! The staff here was warm and welcoming, crowd was friendly, we liked watching the pool players and left happy and full. Recommend!

Yuk Yuk & Joe's Bar and kitchen.

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Beach Road Round-Up

4.4(111 reviews)

38.3 mi

Service was excellent. We were seated immediately, our order taken promptly and the food was good…read more Counter person and waitress were friendly and helpful. We will definitely return.

Best breakfast sandwich ever! Get on a bagel. Staff is great. They are closed Mondays and Tuesdays.read more

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Sting Ray's Restaurant

3.4(242 reviews)

22.4 mi

Absolutely great cooked as you order food. Local small restaurant attached to gas station and small…read morestore. Went for lunch. Table of police officers eating near us. To me that's proof of good food. My wife had a club sandwich. Too big to finish. It looked excellent but my bbq sandwich was a good size, I had no room to help finish her sandwich. If this place was near my home I'd be a regular. Careful ordering, portions are generous. I consider Sting Ray a home run.

We stopped at this place on our way home to Virginia Beach. This place sits right off of Highway US…read more13. The parking lot was easily accessible and there was plenty of parking. This place takes the order when you walk in, then you seat yourself until your food is brought you. There was about a 5 minute wait before we placed our order, and another 10 before we received our food. You will notice at first glance that this place is in dire need of a makeover. However, don't let that sway you from dining here because, the food was pretty darn good. I ordered 1/2 rack of ribs, Potato Salad, Mac & Cheese, and Cornbread. The ribs were tender, tasty and not drowning in BBQ sauce ...LUV IT!!!!...The Mac & Cheese was good, but needed to be warmed up. They use real cheddar, which is what I prefer, and not a Velveeta creamy type cheese like most establishments.The potato salad was decent, and the Cornbread was sweet, fluffy, & hot. The only issue that I had with this meal was the temp of the Mac & Cheese when it was served to me. It could've been a lil warmer. The other issue was that they did not have any Chicken or Fish menu items . However, we did visit on a holiday weekend 1 hour before they were closing: The wait staff here was great..I could not give this place 5 stars due to the need for renovations in the establishment and the temp of my Mac & Cheese. But this is a place worthy of visiting, just don't have too high expectations..

One of the dining areas.

1/2 slab of Ribs, Mac & Cheese, Potato Salad, Cornbread

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Shorty's Diner

4.3(1.1k reviews)

49.6 mi

Always busy but orders are received in a timely manner. Customer service is excellent.read more

I needed to update my review because this place continues to be so consistent on all fronts…read more The food ... Always tasty with generous portions. The staff ... They could not get any friendlier. The ambience ... Loud and energetic, which is what I look forward to in a diner experience. Keep doing what your doing, and I'll keep coming back!

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Howard Dooley Cafe

4.7(31 reviews)

27.8 mi

Super lunch spot on a Tuesday. Friendly service, wide…read moreranging menu. Hubby really enjoyed his fried clam basket. And the boys cleaned their plates. Also got some desserts since we're on vacay. They are prepared by slice in a fridge. Lots of options! Two thumbs up.

Everything is good here!! Staff is friendly and on the ball! Family restaurant with good vibes…read moreand great service

Cutest interior with friendly staff!

Pork BBQ with southern green beans & hush puppies

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The Shanty

3.6(582 reviews)

20.3 mi

We've been coming to the Shanty since 2018. On our first visits, the food was incredible - we came…read moreback multiple times, and recommended it to friends and family in the area. When we came last year, it seemed like they were having an off night. We came today, however, and this will be our last visit. Our bill was over 100 (2 adults and 1 child, water to drink), and had the most disappointing food ever. Everything was incredibly bland, to the point of almost inedible. We began with a half-dozen order of oysters, which had very little meat. Even more frustrating was how they were served - they were full of shells mixed into the meat and dry (all the water had been dumped out), which meant that the people shucking did not know how to properly shuck an oyster. The crunch of the shells also made for an unpleasant eating experience. The lobster rolls had absolutely no flavor. I have never not finished a lobster roll in my life, but about halfway through I just gave up. We wanted to order crab cakes, but they were out (note that they've been out on our last several visits - this time we were there right when they opened, so they could not have run out). The children's chicken tenders appeared to have come straight out of the freezer. The Caesar salad was tasteless. I ordered the local vegetables and was given the option of Brussel sprouts or broccolini (these have been the options every time I've visited no matter the season). I was disappointed, since there is great produce on the Eastern Shore in the middle of July, none of which includes the fall/spring produce of Brussel Sprouts or Broccolini. The Broccolini wasn't cooked, but appeared to have been warmed while doused in olive oil (but no salt or other seasonings). The middle was still cold. We saw our server only a few times when she took our order and dropped off our food. Someone else dropped off the oysters, and dropped the oyster fork on the floor. She picked it up, apologized, and promised to return but we never saw her again so had to eat the oysters with the forks we had used for the caesar salad (not the best combination). The oysters weren't great to begin with, so it probably didn't make much difference. I'm disappointed in the Shanty, and disappointed at how much we spent on such a mediocre meal. I won't return.

I spent the day in Cape Charles with my family and wanted to find a place that offered some local…read morefare. While walking along Mason Avenue, I made reservations at The Shanty, and it turned out to be a great choice. The restaurant is just a short stroll from the main shopping area, down by the docks. You can park for free along Mason Avenue or drive directly to The Shanty, which has its own parking lot. One of the highlights was enjoying fresh seafood on the open-air porch with beautiful waterfront views. The atmosphere was relaxed, charming, and perfectly summery. They also had plenty of options for the kids, including mac and cheese and chicken fingers, so everyone was happy. I ordered the fish tacos, while my mom enjoyed the seafood chowder and a wedge salad. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and exactly what we were hoping for after a day exploring Cape Charles. If you're visiting the area and looking for a casual waterfront meal with great seafood, a family-friendly menu, and a fun coastal vibe, The Shanty is definitely worth a visit.

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Jax C.

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8 years ago

What an awesome little diner. This place is 67 years old and very well maintained. The ladies working inside were all very friendly. The food was fresh and very good. I can see why the locals love this place. My three kids thought is was so cool inside an original diner from the 50s. I highly recommend the turkey club and a chocolate milkshake. This diner is worth a visit at some point if your driving by. read more

Ian M.

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7 years ago

Almost perfect. They need to expand their size and offer wifi cell phone service is blocked inside so you can't do business while you wait for your food. But it is what it is. Good food, fast service, cheap, doesn't get much better. read more

Don G.

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8 years ago

Historic train car restaurant. Food is average quality and a fair price. A little too much sugar added for my taste. Service is good. Lots of flys from neighboring farms during the summer. read more

R.L. W.

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6 years ago

The owner of this establishment recently made insensitive racist comments on Facebook and I can no longer support this place as a person of color. read more

Carletha A.

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4 years ago

Great local hometown favorite. Seafood and subs are the best and their sides remind you of Momma's Kitchen.

Barbara P.

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5

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8 years ago

They have pretty good coffee! The food is average. Meh...

Linda S.

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22

8 years ago

Great food and atmosphere with reasonable prices.

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So this was interesting. From the outside, you are probably not stopping here unless you are in a…read morepinch. When you get inside, it is quaint and a 50/50 split between bar and restaurant. This place has a Cheers vibe. The people we saw at the bar have probably been coming here for 30 years. All walks of life and backgrounds. The vibe was good. The bartender was also the waitress. She was running around doing the best she could. I have traveled extensively. i was a little skeptical on the food, but what we ordered was cooked perfectly. Would I go again? Probably. A couple pool tables and a juke box really add to the ambience.

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