Kelly's is a great choice if you're in Cape Charles. The food is delicious and reasonably priced. The drinks and beer selection will not disappoint. The building is also interesting as it's an old bank. The people are the best. The owner is amazing and will make your visit that much better. She Crab soup and shepherd's pie were delicious! read more

Mixed reviews on Kelly's. We've had some good meals and some bad meals here, so we'll keep trying menu items hoping for the best. Things to avoid: nachos, fish tacos and Cape Charles Cobb. All are very underwhelming! The she-crab soup is great, and the lamb burger and crab and Brie burger are good. The fried goat cheese salad used to be my go-to favorite, but they've changed the recipe and now it's just crumbled goat cheese - boring! read more

This place is really cute-- the outdoor space is charming. My husband and I didn't eat inside due to our comfort level with Covid but they offered spaced out seating which seemed safe. Our service was okay. Everyone was nice. What we were disappointed with was the mussels. The mussels were described as cooked in a white wine jalapeño broth. The mussels we received had minimal flavor and the broth was a opaque white with cut up jalapeños and grape tomatoes thrown on top-- they clearly weren't cooked with the broth as they hadn't even shown signs of wilting. The liquid didn't appear to be white wine. Additionally, about 1/3 of the mussels were closed, therefore unable to be eaten. We went there for a snack and some drinks and were unfortunately disappointed. After we shared our concerns, we were offered additional food at no cost which was nice, but we already had dinner plans later in the evening. read more

Kelly's was a fun stop in Cape Charles. Atmosphere was charming and eclectic clean and cozy. Staff was friendly. Food was delicious with large potions, almost too much! My wife had the fish tacos and could barely pick them up. The temp outside was very hot when we visited so I think they may have been having trouble with their air system. There were electric fans place around the dining areas. a small annoyance to keep cool but they were not busy so I do not think folks should have been seated directly in front of one. Looks like it would be a fun hang out at night. read more

I enjoy visiting Kelly's Gingerhut Pub when I visit Cape Charles. Love the old building and the bar. The food has been excellent and there is always a good craft beer selection, read more

My husband and I had a lovely dinner during our recent visit. The staff was friendly and attentive. The food was very good, especially the tower of onion rings! Highly recommended! read more

Stopped in while driving around the Eastern Shore of VA. Was pleasantly surprised by the beer selection; many regional and craft beers as well the usual Irish Pub fare. We were not very hungry, so we had a few appetizers which hit the spot. Our server was friendly and attentive. A great find. read more

Had the opportunity to visit Kelly's Gingernut Pub last Friday, and can't wait to introduce my husband to this area and Kelly's. Interesting beers, great seafood, wonderful ambiance. It's definitely our kind of place. read more

One would think that in a slowly dying town , that you could get drinks and some bar food without yelling at the one bartender serving forty people. After 30 minutes, we left. read more

I will say this from the start. Ignore the bad reviews. Those are people not looking for an experience but instead a fast food joint like Mcdonalds. This place is flat out amazing. The food is top notch. Even with one bartender the guy rocks. He kept asking us if we need anything. He is a local and knows the crowd. This place is beautiful inside and a real treasure. Yes expect to spend 3 hours here because of the experience and every second is truly worth it. Come in sit down and just enjoy. Loved this place and will be back. Should get 10 stars instead of 5. read more

Great people and the food is great and just people are just very nice and yah it's a great place to go for food and friends and to chat with and its just a great place read more

Four of us stopped for a quick bite on a hot Sunday afternoon. Shared a few appetizers. What an unexpected treat! Had the best mussels I've ever eaten, and I've had them in many places. Our friends gave the clams a thumbs up. Their nachos were piled high and delicious. We had tumbleweed potatoes which were also great! The staff was friendly and helpful. Service was timely. The place was an old bank and made for a unique setting. Would definitely recommend! read more

Went by Kelly's last week for a bowl of crab soup. We were greeted by a bartender who seemed a little put off , because he had to find seating for 7. After waiting for a few minutes the waitress came out and told us "We don't have any room for you"! Way to go Kelly's! We won't ever be back. read more

Ate here when visiting Cape Charles. Wouldn't suggest more than getting a beer with a bowl of she-crab soup. Would of loved to give a 2.5. Food: Get the soup. -Personally had a cup of she-crab soup, and swordfish bites. The she-crab soup was the BEST I have ever had, though not super orthodox. Very creamy, and almost cheesy. Lots of crab and little bits of other tasty things. Wish I had gotten a bowl. My swordfish bites were just warm when they were served, and the cajun remoulade was really just spiced mayo that tasted and looked like it had sat out. The bites themselves tasted only ok. -My parents got steamed shrimp and a cod sandwich special. Well originally they said it was cod, then black tip, then mako, so I'm not sure what it was, and the fish ended up still having skin which makes me doubt the shark aspect, but it tasted fine and my father liked it though to him it tasted like swordfish. The waffle fries, or "house made chips," were quite good. The shrimp were delicious, and well sized and seasoned. - Really great, though nonstandard, beer list. Don't go here for miller lite Service: Expect very little, and a long meal. -When we arrived we were seated after a very short wait in the little side dining area. We were told our waitress would be by shortly. She came by about ten minutes later, and the drinks took another five, so it was about 15 minutes without beer or any refreshment. This long wait trend continued, and she also never checked to see how the food was. The man who seated us waited on most of the tables around us and seemed to do a good job, and had much more spirit. Our lunch took about an hour and fifteen minutes for soup and fried fish. Ambiance: Great pub feel. Nice exposed brick walls and overhead metal beams. Bar area has stupendously high ceilings. read more

Food and drinks are excellent especially the buffalo wings.Not to big one the cape charles social network but from what I've observed the majority of the crowd are the locals who mainly rub elbows amongst themselves so don't feel unwanted if no one acknowledges you. read more

Great place to meet up with friends and hang out. There's always delicious beer on tap, and their food is great. I suggest the pub burger!

My son and I had dinner on April 6 and the food and service was great. A wide choice on the menu make this a high point on the Eastern Shore' Would of rated it as a 5 star but as they got busy I notice the service fell off. To get my check I had to go find the waitress. It a good place to take your time and enjoy a great meal. Dennis Lewis Allons TN April 10 read more

So this is my first ever negative review :(. I hate doing this, but people need to know. This place was unreal. We were sat and the server didn't come for over 20 minutes. It wasn't even close to full on a Saturday around 5:30 or 6. There was no soap in the men's room. Our extra plates to share appetizers were dirty and when we told them, they didn't bring new ones for another 10 minutes when we had to tell them again. When we asked to see a manager, they said that there wasn't one on duty (dinner on a Saturday night?). They seemed completely out of touch and never once apologized. My iced tea was empty after the first 5 minutes and wasn't refilled until the final check was delivered when the waitress asked if we needed anything. Anyway, we had eaten here in the past and it was fine, but dirty plates, poor service, and average food is not a good combo. When we left an hour and a half later, still no soap in the men's room after I had told them. Makes you wonder, eh??? read more

Review not about the restaurant per se, but about you Facebook advertising. The current photo of a plate with 2 potatoes, a hunk of broccoli and a slab of prime rib was very unappealing. It looks like someone just threw the items on the plate, not caring where they landed or how the plate looked. I like your restaurant, but if I had never been there, that photo would not encourage me to go. read more

I had the Clam Bake Platter last night : Large shrimp, tender mussels, fresh local clams and smoked polish sausage in a savory seafood broth with corn on the cob and baby baked potatoes plus two rolls. Utterly amazing - first the plate, stacked a foot high with food, Then the flavors ! Fresh and tender. Ate as much as I wanted and still took half of it home. No room for dessert. Staff was pleasant and efficient. Pub as charming as ever. read more

A cozy Irish bar in an old bank on the main downtown street. We ate in the old bank vault which was neat. On a Saturday night in the off-season, the bar area had an active, warm vibe. Food was better than average pub grub, and portions generous. Not fine dining, and would have gave it 4.5 stars if I could, as the she crab soup left something to be desire. That being said, exceeded expectations and would recommend for a casual dinner or a place to chat and grab a drink. read more

Such a disappointment. We found this inviting, quaint pub in an old bank building while browsing the shops in Cape Charles. We went in and sat for a bit in the front looking at the menu (lackluster but sufficient) and soaked in some of its charm. We were so intrigued we decided to come back that evening for dinner and as I had taken pics of the interior to show others in our party everyone was looking forward to a great meal. 35 minutes to get a table and while busy they were not full. While waiting I got a couple half-n-halfs from the bartender and they were poured perfectly (the high point of the night). The waitress was indifferent bordering on angry, she would leave the table while people were still talking to her, the food took waaay too long, our drinks were never refilled, she refused to bus the table and my GF burger was burned black and charred on the outside. It took 20 minutes for another burger and when it arrived it was medium rare. My reuben was decent, Ive had better fish and chips here in RVA. She did remove the burger from the bill with out being asked and apologized for the kitchen. This place has SOOOO much potential if only they could get their service and kitchen in gear. Very saddening. read more

EXCELLENT! Service was great! Bartender even gave my husband a tour of the place (used to be an old bank). Food was great! I had the crab cake sandwich which came with homemade pub chips - mmmmmmmmmm!!! My husband had the lamb burger which he said was "unbelieveable." He also had the she-crab soup and as a foody/connoisseur, said it was "the best he's ever had!" Although we live in Norfolk, we would pay the bridge tunnel toll both ways to Cape Charles just to go to Kelley's! Fabulous decor as well! Definitely try!!! read more

Terrible. Great bar scene but could not get a drink due to only one guy working in a sat night. Give me a break. Stay away.

Great food, atmosphere and great service. I had fish tacos that where slamming!! And our server Alex was very excellent. Thanks for a good night!! read more

This is your typical bar. Not many restaurants in the area so it was inevitable that we ended up here. My mom and sister got the crab soup but they served it Luke-warm. Crab cake was served like a burger which was interesting. Overall portions were a good size - the nachos are enormous ! Onions rings are pretty good - served on a skewer. Halfway decent selection of beers. read more

I gave Kelly's 2 Stars because the atmosphere is great. This building was formerly a bank built in 1907. The place is cool outside and inside. However, the food is another story. The menu is interesting and it made selection difficult but the food was so poorly prepared I think we should have just had a cold drink and moved on to someplace else to eat. We were a table of three and two of us ordered hamburgers. I absolutely love a good cheeseburger. In fact, it has been my favorite meal since I was a child. (Lobster and truffles and caviar are divine but my taste buds crave a well prepared cheeseburger. They definitely have a mind of their own.) Before ordering I asked the server if I could get a cheeseburger cooked MEDIUM and she said yes. In fact, she acted like that was an unnecessary question and I believed her. So I ordered a cheeseburger and my sister ordered their Crab and Brie burger. (This is a beef hamburger with a very small piece of crab and a very small piece of Brie on top.) My sister ordered her burger cooked medium as well. Now I am completely aware of all the warnings regarding cooking hamburger well done and I know I take a chance eating hamburger cooked medium or medium rare. But long ago I decided it was worth the risk. (I am truly a hamburger lover!) Well, we didn't need to worry about eating undercooked hamburger at Kelly's. Those burgers were cooked so well done they were actually burned on both sides. Some people like "blackened" food. I'm not one. I think burned is burned and I hate that taste in my mouth. If I had been alone, or with someone else, I would have sent that hard, dry, stick in your throat little hockey puck straight back to the kitchen. But my brother-in-law is impatient due to an illness and I didn't want to contribute to his discomfort. So I choked down every last bite because I was hungry. Believe me, choked is the right word. It took two big glasses of soda to make it happen. The restaurant was not busy and I can't imagine they could have any other excuse for such a poorly prepared meal other than the grill guy doesn't know or care about what they are doing. So, you might not want to go there for food. Maybe just a cold drink and a look around. read more

Food was good but service was very poor. We waited for over 10 minutes before anyone even acknowledged we were there even though no one else was waiting and the bartender clearly saw us. I would have expected at least a nod or a "someone will be with you soon ". I have never felt so completely ignored when entering a restaurant. read more

This place gets high marks all around - very good food, ate her 2 nights in a row and everything was excellent, especially the crab cake, snow crab special on Monday, and the clam bake. Friendly service, great beer selection from craft beer to classic German stuff. Most of all it's a homey local pub in a historic building filled with quirky locals and tourists alike. read more

Went to Kelly's Gingernut Pub while visiting my grandparents this weekend and had a great time. The building is very cool -- it used to be a bank and has been remodeled -- and the atmosphere is fun. We had calamari, burgers (regular and bison burger), and the turkey panini, and all were delicious. And the owner is incredibly nice. So glad to have a great pub on the Eastern Shore! read more

First impression was a bit mixed. We instantly loved the charming atmosphere and ambiance, but were skeptical of the service after it took longer then anticipated for us to be seated and for our drinks to arrive, plus our waitress forgot to place our appetizer order. However, we could not have left more satisfied. My husband and I both ordered the BBQ Burger and were completely wowed. The burgers were done perfectly to our requests and we both agreed that they were some of the best we had had in a long time. Location of the Pub was within walking distance of both the beach and our hotel, and therefore complimented our stay in Cape Charles nicely. I would love to come back! read more

Food was great although their home made chips (potato chips) were slightly burned and had a flat flavor (needs salt?). Loved the Ruben though. Upgrade to French fries and this place does a great job. read more

We were in Cape Charles to attend a wedding and stayed at a B and B. The owners advised us to come here for the she-crab soup. It was delicious - best crab soup I have ever had. read more

Another great experience at Kelly's! My husband and I ate here last night for our first "date night" with our little one. This was one of our first times out with our stroller, and I'm still getting the hang of maneuvering it. When we were finished with our meal and walking out, a man, who I believe was the owner, intentionally walked ahead of us to open the door and help me down the step with our stroller while thanking us for coming in. This was a small but very kind gesture and we definitely took note of it- as a new mom, it's been a little nerve wracking to go places with our big stroller and especially our new little one. But Kelly's made us all feel more than welcome and I really appreciated it. Both my husband and I ordered the fish and chips (it's one of my husband's favorites) and it was great as usual! I don't usually like coleslaw, but I do like Kelly's version of it. Overall, great atmosphere, food, and experience. read more

Correct spelling is Kelley's. Located in historic bank building. Good selection of tap beers. Clams & Linguine were excellent. Irish Scallops outstanding. "Background Music" too loud. We would go there again. read more

A must stop if you have time...if you don't have time, make time! What a wonderful time it is anytime of the day. The lunch is fabulous and the beer selection is almost endless. Atmosphere is welcoming and comfy. I can always find something new I had never noticed on previous trips. read more

Yesterday a friend and I stopped in for lunch and a bevvie. The bartendress was unfriendly when asking what we wanted to drink. We ordered and without asking my friend what maker of the alcohol she requested she proceeded to make her drink with a very low level maker. She was more interested in texting on her cell phone that taking care of the clientele. We decided to leave and find a venue that appreciated our business. I doubt we will ever go back... read more

After a disappointing 40 minute attempt to order a meal at the Shanty, we gave up and tried the Pub. Immediately we were made to feel welcome by our waitress, Cathy. She was attentive, accommodating to special requests and very,very pleasant. The other wait staff were moving,working and taking care of their customers as well. The manager of the Shanty could take notes. We had ordered, eaten delicious hot food and were enjoying cocktails in the same amount of time we sat waiting, unsuccessfully, to be asked to be served at the Shanty. Our Pub waitress Cathy was frequently at our table to refresh beverages and attend any request we had. The atmosphere was lively but not overwhelming, very comfortable and conducive to conversion. The portions were large, presentation attractive. ..the reuben was delicious as was the fish and chips. The burger was fantastic and the home made potato chips were perfectly crisp and golden brown. The onion ring tower was beer battered deliousness! We can't wait to go back! Great job! !! read more

I was one of the first customers when it opened up. Back then the place was on point but not any more. First the place needs a good cleaning. Cobwebs growing in the corners. The pottery on the ledge and the exposed I-beams look like the haven't been dusted since the place was first open and what makes it better is all of this is directly under an AC vent so you can get a nice coating of dust on your food when it's on. Some of the bottoms of the booths were rotted out and moldy. The service was sub par. Asked for a dozen oysters fifteen minutes later our server comes back and tells us they are out of oysters looks down at my empty glass and walks away. Ten minutes later she comes back to take our order and my glass remains empty till 20 minutes later when she brings our food. She takes my glass and 15 minutes later I finally get some more tea. I had the lamb burger asked for medium and it came well done and dried out and cold with a big hard glob of goat cheese that should have been warmed under the broiler. The baby spinach was not baby spinach and had the hard stems still attached. The bun was burnt on one side while the other side was cold. There was also only enough meat to cover have the bun. The chips were burnt and unsalted. I will never recommend this place again. read more

The beer selection was good and so was the chowder. The cod sandwich changed to a black tip shark sandwich to a mako shark sandwich to what was probably a swordfish sandwich. Whatever I did get was ok but I wouldn't roll the dice again on that one. In general it was a nice place to have a beer, although I did what more than 15 minutes for that. Sit at the bar, have a cocktail, and enjoy the air conditioning. Don,t expect much and you won't be as disappointed as we were. read more