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    Chesapeake Seafood & Steak

    Chesapeake Seafood & Steak

    4.5(17 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    Beautiful spot right next to the water, friendly service, still casual enough you don't need to…read moredress up. Food was good, but the complimentary bread actually stole the show for me! Different types of bread, super soft. Would definitely return if back in the area.

    I started with their house Merlot, and she had their Summer Berry Sangria. My wine was fine. Her…read moresangria was tasty, but she complained a couple times about berry seeds in the drink. Her crab and shrimp cake was very good. It was well-prepared, tasted good, and there was little filler in with the seafood. Her sides were French fries and asparagus. I tried them: I thought the fries were good, but I thought the asparagus were a little over-cooked and over-seasoned. I ordered what the menu said was an eight-ounce filet. On line, the price was $28. When the bill came, it was $34. Apparently somewhere along the line they changed cuts of meat but didn't update the menu accordingly. Regardless, the meat was delicious. My sides were mashed potatos and a side Caesar salad. Both were good. And as I asked, the server brought the salad well in advance of the entree so I had some time to digest before the steak came. Most restaurants -- even nice ones -- bring the salad or appetizer practically on top of the entree, which in my opinion automatically reduces the rating. We arrived on a mid-week late afternoon, certainly before the dinner rush, and were the only customers in the restaurant at the time. The restaurant was pleasant. The server was informative, friendly, and appropriately attentive.

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    Small’s Smokehouse - Coleslaw

    Small’s Smokehouse

    3.4(37 reviews)
    49.7 mi

    Took a few minutes to get seated, even though the restaurant wasn't very busy. It looked like they…read morehad just finished up with some large groups. Jennifer was pleasant and took our drink orders, but it was about 10 minutes before we got our drinks and placed our food order. The appetizers took about 20 minutes to arrive. We ordered a dozen fresh oysters, but only 10 came out. We had to ask for the other two once we were finally able to get someone's attention. Making a joke that the kitchen could not count to 12. The food was really slow coming out. The calamari and crab soup were great, and the sausage and pulled pork were delicious. The ribs, unfortunately, were not a favorite. We decided to stop here because there was no wait, but honestly, we might as well have waited at the harbor. The food was good overall, but the service and wait times definitely took away from the experience. Seems to be a kitchen help issue more than anything.

    Smalls BBQ & Oysters in Cape Charles had been on our list for a while, and we finally made it in…read morefor a quick lunch. The smell of smoke hits you as soon as you step out of the car--which is always a great sign. We were greeted and seated quickly, and our waitress was attentive from the start. She walked us through the highlights and shared a few of her personal favorites, which was a nice touch. We kicked things off with the Oyster Rockefeller. The oysters themselves were nearly perfect, though the dish leaned a bit salty. Still, a solid start. The crab soup was good as well--also slightly on the salty side, which could just come down to personal preference. Now to the burnt ends--one of my go-to orders anywhere. I'm happy to say these didn't disappoint. Like others have mentioned, the brisket was a touch dry but still impressively tender and full of flavor. The BBQ nachos were messy in the best way and packed with flavor--definitely a hit, especially with my son. As for the slaw, we were told it would be "wet," but it's actually on the drier side, so keep that in mind depending on your preference. Overall, a really enjoyable stop with good food and friendly service. We'd definitely come back again.

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    Small’s Smokehouse - 3 protein meal. Sliced brisket, sausage and pulled chicken. Baked beans, Smoked Mac n Cheese, coleslaw. Bread and pickled veggies.

    3 protein meal. Sliced brisket, sausage and pulled chicken. Baked beans, Smoked Mac n Cheese, coleslaw. Bread and pickled veggies.

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    Island House Restaurant & Marina

    Island House Restaurant & Marina

    4.3(259 reviews)
    27.7 mi
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    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.

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