We always stop here driving between SC & Boston. Usually we are headed home and take a cooler of…read moreseafood home. This time we are heading Up to New England so we stopped for lunch. Great people!! The best seafood! A huge variety of fresh local seafood. Amazing prices. Sure wish we lived closer.

We were passing by and decided to stop for lunch and we popped in on Machipongo and we were very…read morepleased. The place is a great stop when traveling through the DELMARVA. there a a real fun roadside attraction vibe and the decor is perfect!!! Don't change a thing. I loved all the foreign money on display. The lady behind the counter was a superstar she deserves a raise. We wanted to sample a bunch of items and she helped us get what we wanted without too much extra food and kept the price reasonable. We sat outside and she even ran the food to our table. Nice touch! Man the crab stuffed shrimp was delicious and super fresh. The Mrs had the crab cake and I tried it, top shelf shellfish! If you see the sighs on the highway stop.

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.

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!

The absolute best soft shell crabs. And hush puppies. Go out of my way for this…read more Picnic tables outside. Nice folks.

We stopped here on our way home to PA for Scallops and Shrimp. They said they didn't have Ocean…read moreScallops but they had Bay Scallops, I asked what is the Difference and the lady replied they are sweeter. Well she wasn't wrong, they were the Best Scallops I have ever ate. We also bought 3 pounds of Shrimp and they were delicious! They also filled my cooler up with Ice at No charge!!! This place may look like a Hole in the Wall, but probably some of the best Damn Seafood one could purchase, its that Fresh it doesn't even have a Seafood odor!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have a picture of when we were Cooking at home!

Excellent. Clam chowder…read more , and the shrimp salad is fresh and delicious me daily. And wonderful other seafood specialties. Great service.

Place may have closed down recently sorry Their answer machine said they.were.have technical…read moreissues. This was a very good delightful seafood place with amazing French fries too

Always excellent food from appetizers to desserts. Nice…read moreatmosphere. Great local crowd & the best bands on weekends. Be sure to get the ice cream!

What a great find in the cute town of Urbanna!…read more Stopped in for a late lunch on a beautiful afternoon and it was still packed inside. After eating the yummy food, I can see why it was still busy! Drinks has a fresh squeezed limeade and hubs had a beer and we both enjoyed them. Shared the pulled pork sandwich and tried both BBQ sauces and all of the above was excellent and a good portion of pork. The house made chips were also good and we got a side of their homemade ranch and honey mustard to dip the chips in! Dessert did not disappoint as we also shared the amoretto pecan pie! So good! They make all desserts in houses and it was hard to choose just one! Just means we have to go back to try another one! Service at first was a bit slow due to the restaurant being packed, but our server was kind and sweet, as well as apologized for a little bit of a wait. There is a large dining room, with a few high top tables and a mixture of large and smaller tables for seating, as well as a large bar area. Will be back to try more of the yummy food and pies!

Great seafood caught fresh and tasted like it! Cook came out and talked to us and sure enough they…read morecaught the food the previous night themselves! Great spot for fresh seafood.

The best crab cakes and seafood boil - very fresh and delicious, with amazing serviceread more

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.

This evening, I decided to visit Atlantic for their Happy Hour, and the experience was nothing…read moreshort of extraordinary. The exterior of the venue is undeniably striking, accented by marvelous murals and artistic decor that set an elevated, sophisticated tone before you even step through the doors. Inside, the establishment is impeccably pristine, wonderfully vibrant, and beautifully maintained. Their bar program is remarkable, boasting a serious wine collection and a selection of top-shelf spirits. For my beverage, I opted for the Smoke and Mirrors cocktail, which was expertly crafted, perfectly balanced, and thoroughly impressive. For my main dish, I selected the Fried Oysters a first for me at this particular establishment and though they were outside of the standard Happy Hour menu, they were an absolute culinary triumph! Crisp, extraordinarily fresh, and seasoned to perfection. The highlight of the evening, however, was the impeccable service. My server, Sarah, was an absolute delight gracious, attentive, and without a doubt the finest at the establishment. From the stunning aesthetics and pristine atmosphere to the divine cuisine and Sarah's top-tier hospitality, Atlantic receives absolute full marks from me. A flawless evening I shall most certainly be returning!

We did return! And The Atlantic is still among our favorite spots on the beach!…read moreWe hit the Happy Hour and the place was packed. We had a 45 minute wait but that was no big deal. Our group ordered some IPA's - Orange Starfish to be exact, and a couple of well drinks. We had the famous Smash Burgers and a a tuna slider. For an appetizer we had ceviche. We love ceviche but this version had really really soft, almost mushy scallops! No one was a fan of mushy scallops so we ate around them! We're not sure if this is how their scallops always are served, of if we just got a mushy order. Overall the food and service was great and we will be back!