Exmore Diner

Yesterday we made a return visit to the Island House for a late lunch while enjoying a relaxing day…read moreon the Eastern Shore. This place is great! The staff and kitchen crew are CONSISTENTLY AMAZING! The food was (and always is) fresh and cooked perfectly, which is hard to find with seafood sometimes- but we have been here multiple times, and they never fail! There is a GREAT VIEW from any seat in the restaurant and the vibe is exactly what you would want in this hidden gem of a fishing town! The staff is SO friendly and accommodating also, we felt welcome and not rushed! We will be back and will be ringing the bell!

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.

Wachapreague Channel

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Garlic Steamed Clams

Mallards At The Wharf

3.9(172 reviews)

13.9 mi

The food itself is quite good, and there were definitely some things we really enjoyed. My tacos…read morewere absolutely delicious, with so much fresh flavor, and the tacos were also one of the few dishes that felt like a generous portion. My fiancé got the meatloaf and was very satisfied with his meal. That said, most of the portions are pretty small for the price. The prices feel a little high for what you're actually getting, especially when you factor in the overall vibe of the restaurant. I think a lot of what you're paying for is the location, which makes sense as it's beautiful to sit on the dock, but you lose some of that mystique if you're sitting inside. The atmosphere doesn't quite match the price point for me. Overall, the food is delicious and there were definitely some standout dishes, but I think the portions and pricing could be better aligned with the overall experience! This is a great spot to visit.

Exhausted from a long day of travel, we sought a restaurant off the beaten path. We needed a…read morerestoration to make the last leg of what became a 13 hour journey. Mallards at the Wharf is what our GPS directed us to. The GPS just said "Mallards", so we were pleasantly surprised to see it was on Onancock Creek with boats moored adjacent to the outdoor dining deck. The hostess pointed in a vague direction to seat ourselves as she followed, but I couldn't figure out how to get to the deck and had to ask her to lead us. I thought it might put her off, but I was brain-numb from driving for the previous 7 hours. We sat in the shade with an incredible view of the boats and the creek. It was so beautiful that I didn't think the food would matter at all, which is good because it was a mixed bag. I ordered a whisky sour, with house whisky.... Whatever's in the well. Waitress didn't understand what was meant by my order, probably my bad. I was so tired that I couldn't sort my brain. We figured it out and it arrived with a slice of lemon and a slice of lime instead of a flag, so it was sour like a Warhead! We ordered fried green tomatoes as an appetizer. The only thing we could taste was the oil they were fried in and the pimento cheese they were topped with. The 3 tomatoes were the thickness of a slice of Kraft American cheese and no larger than the diameter of a Pepsi can. We wouldn't order that again. Ever. We also ordered a cheeseburger, which was lovely, but wasn't served with onion, pickle, or any spread. No mustard, ketchup or mayo. It wasn't something we would order again either. Redemption came in the guise of a swordfish steak. It was grilled to near perfection, moist, flavorful and topped with cilantro microgreens. This was a delicious entree. With it was a lovely, fresh mixed leafy green salad topped with blue-cheese vinaigrette. We wouldn't go back for that dish alone, but we would go back. The menu is appealing, with a variety of seafood. I do recommend it, for the ambiance, and the swordfish. We did order a key lime cake. It was good. Not "inspired", but good. We also ordered a brownie to go. It was hot. We dodnt understand heating a brownie, when the item isn't for immediate consumption? Maybe it was hot out of the oven from being baked. I will learn to sprout cilantro microgreens, because they were excellent. When you look at the high rating, remember the rating is on "your experience", not just one aspect (the food).

Beautifully old fashioned.

Seared tuna salad

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Sav Blanc

Bill's Prime Seafood & Steaks

3.9(803 reviews)

37.8 mi

Every time we come to Chincoteague, we make reservations at Bill's and you should too! They're…read morealways packed so reservations are a must. Josh was our server this time and was absolutely delightful. The whole staff stayed cool under pressure during what looked like a nonstop dinner rush from about 5-8. The food is always great and I love trying something different each visit. And don't skip dessert! If you're too full, take it to go. Parents' tip: There is no kids' menu. From the adult menu, you can order pasta with marinara or butter, and the portions are large enough for two kids to share. If your kids aren't seafood fans, though, there may not be many options beyond fries so picky eaters, heads up!

Bill's Prime was awesome. Reservation at 7pm on a Thursday…read more Outstanding: Our entrees! Sea Scallops were succulent and plump served in a lemon butter sauce. Shrimp & Scallop Brochettes were delicious, too. They know how to cook seafood! Angel hair went well with the whole dish. We didn't get a picture, but the red skin mashed potatoes with ham hocks and cheese were a highlight!! Good: Orange Crush and Strawberry Daquiri - came in fun tiki glasses! Creme Brulee for dessert! This was our first time here, but it won't be our last! We'll keep coming back!

Inside

Shrimp and scallop skewers

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The Charlotte Hotel and Restaurant

4.4(60 reviews)

14.1 mi

•$$$

You should know all rooms are on either the second or third floor, accessed by steps only, and…read morethere is no one there to help with your luggage. You reach the second floor via steep, narrow steps (about 30) with one hand rail. Assume third floor is similar. Not senior citizen friendly. And don't believe the description that says there is a chair lift. During our stay, my wife slipped on about the fifth step from the top and tumbled to the bottom. Fortunately she survived the fall, with some damage to her knee and bruising all over. Local rescue squad was prompt and professional. Ownership never reached out to us which is disappointing. We will find somewhere else to stay on our frequent visits to the Shore.

The bloom is off the rose under the new management unfortunately…read more Where before you were greeted by Gary or Charlotte at reception when you checked in, you are now greeted in an unstaffed and unlit vestibule with a letter containing directions to your room. Where before a breakfast was included each morning of your stay, you now are offered 15% off you breakfast, but more on that later. The dining area is a fraction its former charm, but still charming. The dinner menu is pretty good and both of our dinners each night of our stay there were excellent. For this reason I have given two stars. It would be impossible to say the same about breakfast. In one location, an 8AM breakfast opening was listed. Our Welcome Letter stated 830AM was the opening time. Neither time mattered, because on both mornings the Breakfast service wasn't even open. The entry to it was locked up like an after hours NYC Subway entrance. Saturday morning no human being could be found. We even went back at 10AM to see if it had opened yet, with no change. Sunday morning it was locked up, but there a woman behind the bar to give our key to as we checked out. On both mornings we had breakfast elsewhere. We stay at the hotel for special occasions, and this stay was no exception. Staying at the Charlotte Hotel and not having to leave it was always something we appreciated and looked forward to during the previous dozen or so times we had stayed there before. Unfortunately, I don't think we will be coming back.

Aerial view

Front entrance

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Seared Duck Breast, apple chutney and pumpkin spoon bread, Brussels sprouts.

Scuttlebutt Restaurant and Marina

4.4(34 reviews)

75.8 mi

Wow. My date ordered the crabcake and I ordered the crab with rosemary and olive oil. That is among…read morethe best Crabcakes in Maryland. Better than some famous contenders. 10 oz Jumbo lump with very little filler. Beer battered fries were perfect as well. The crab with rosemary was also excellent - the rosemary over powered a little, and I added fresh lemon which was a good addition - but jumbo lump, delicious. Hidden gem!

Crabcake was awesome. 10oz! Service was great. I have never been there before and it was full of…read morelocals. Everyone was very nice. Also got a thin crust pizza. I'd come here again when I'm in the area. Cool bar to grab a drink and watch football.

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Fries and Crab Cake Bun, etc

Panzotti's Pizza & Waffles

2.7(42 reviews)

13.8 mi

My favorite place to order pizza hands down, one of the best pizza Ive ever tasted and you get your…read moreorder in a reasonable time and the delivery people are always so nice.

Worst Margarita pizza ever. Who puts dry basil instead of fresh basil on this type of pizza.read more

No slices, by the pie only

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Specials

Porters On Main

4.0(20 reviews)

39.0 mi

Complex and interesting mixed drinks. The food was imaginative and full of great flavors…read more Satisfying and worth the cost. Had a great evening there. Recommend highly

A beautiful hidden gem on Gloucester's main street. When you first walk in the atmosphere is dark…read morebut in a comforting way. It is a nice set up restaurant. It is definitely a bit small but it works. The food was amazing and had unique tastes. Our waitress was a bit shy but she knew her stuff.

Outside!

Chocolate Torte

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Smoked old fashion

Water’s Edge Café

4.2(16 reviews)

31.8 mi

Everything was amazing. The service was excellent. highly recommend. Has the crabcake was amazing…read more My husband had the founder sandwich. It was delicious and huge. Service was amazing.

We had a very special birthday party that we had worked out months ago. I called on Monday to just…read moremake sure everything was good and one of the workers said due to slow service, they were gonna close for the season and they would not be hosting us. They gave me a phone number of the owner to call bc I wanted to speak to someone about this and they never picked up and never called back. I asked why didn't the let me know sooner and they said they were gonna call later that day. This was an awful experience and left us trying to scrounge to find another spot last minute.

50s-style ice cream shop.

Stuffed flounder, stewed tomatoes, green beans and salad.

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The shrimp sandwich needed more shrimp but it was good.

Food For Thought

4.5(3.6k reviews)

51.5 mi

I always have a great time at Food For Thought. Whenever we visit, it's usually with a big family…read moregroup, and this time we had eleven people. The staff is consistently gracious and accommodating, which really sets them apart from other restaurants that seem to dread large parties. Even on a busy Friday night, we were seated in under thirty minutes. Our waiter was friendly, attentive, and handled multiple tables with ease. He stayed on top of our orders and refills, and he took allergies seriously, checking with the kitchen to make sure certain dishes were safe. That level of care is always appreciated. As always, the food was excellent. I usually go for the crabcakes, but this time I tried the special, a crowned salmon, and it was so tasty. They truly do seafood well here, and the portions are always hearty. Every experience here is consistently great. The atmosphere is welcoming, and the manager even stopped by our table to check in, which was a nice touch. I always recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting Williamsburg.

I was impressed with FFT overall. Liked the theme of thought provoking sayings…read more Really enjoyed the drinks my wife and I had (Old Fashioned and a Margarita). Bread bowl was fresh and tasty. (cornbread and sweetroll). My baby back ribs were fall of the bone delicious. My wife enjoyed the chicken dish as well. It was busy and bit close seating. Waitress was attentive and friendly/helpful.

Cilantro Cilantro Lime Chicken

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The front door

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

Interior area

Chocolate Caramel blended coffee (tasted like an amazing milkshake)

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Jax C.

112

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.

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.

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.

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.

4 years ago

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

Barbara P.

8 years ago

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

Linda S.

8 years ago

Great food and atmosphere with reasonable prices.

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