We went for my best friends's wedding rehearsal dinner. We had about 13 people, which can already…read morebe difficult for a restaurant to prepare for. However, they were more than accommodating. Also, we booked the reservation for 7:30 PM and, even though they closed at 8 PM, they still graciously accepted my reservation and provided us with the most outstanding service. I ordered the low country skillet, which was like a seafood boil with sausage on top of cheesy grits with a side of green beans. It was delicious and hearty. I recommend ordering this dish, especially since our server deemed it as one of the restaurants signature dishes. I also had a glass of Malbec red wine, pair of quite nicely with my meal. One of the other guests ordered the corn dip, which had a side of pita chips to dip into. The corn dip was slightly thick and sweet, with a few slices of avocado sitting on top. Also delicious. Highly recommend this place if you are craving a New American cuisine with a southern twist.

Room we were seated reminded me of some of those in the Pink House in Savannah. Seats comfortable…read moreand food reasonably priced. Got the stare down by 2 ladies sitting close by. Lots of elderly women in Mathews. Guys must be out fishing or hunting or moved on. She liked her Gazpacho and N'awlins salad. My martini was under $12 a pop which is nice break from the city. I would have liked more crust on my scallops and the soba accompaniment was over cooked and I couldn't eat much of it. A gluey mush. Overall was OK and would return but order something else.

My husband and I stopped for a late lunch, and were happy to find an updated menu of diner…read morefavorites with some creative additions. We shared a dinner portion of oysters plus a Chesapeake burger, both of which were perfectly prepared. The oysters were huge and succulent with a very light breading. They were accompanied by fries and Cole slaw, with cocktail and tartar sauce on the side. The burger was cooked medium rare as I requested, and was especially tasty since it was topped with lump crab meat, bacon, lettuce, and tomato. I got it with sweet potato fries, which were dusted with a touch of cinnamon and were a perfect side kick for the burger. We ended up taking home about half of each meal because we wanted to leave room for ice cream It just seems wrong to leave a well-preserved early 20th century diner with a soda fountain and counter seating without having some sort of ice cream! We were pretty full, so we shared a hot fudge sundae, which was definitely big enough for us both. It had vanilla ice cream, a generous portion of hot fudge, whipped cream, nuts, and two cherries (since we were sharing). We had a choice of wet nuts or peanuts, and I chose peanuts, as the salty flavor is a nice complement to the sweetness of the rest. Overall, we enjoyed this visit and hope to come back. I'd like to try the Caprese Burger and maybe have more oysters. They offer gluten free buns as an option, which is a helpful touch as well. Whether you live in Matthews or are just traveling through, it's worth a stop.

This seems to be the staple constant casual dining establishment in Mathews. Cute diner type place…read morewith a side window to order ice cream from the sidewalk and daily specials. Includes seating on outside tables on sidewalk and inside has booths, tables, dessert fridge, in a diner atmosphere decorated with local historical pics and artifacts. Very friendly and respectful staff.

We drive an hour from Yorktown a few times a year to have lunch or dinner at Southwind. The pizza…read moreis great, the beer is cold, the service is friendly. We've had the Goodwin Island pizza and damn it's good!

I'm afraid Southwind has lost its appeal. I used to love this place, but something has changed. The…read moreservice is so slow and inattentive!!! They don't seem able to handle their business with time and attention to everyone. It's hard to watch our waiter serve folks who came in after we did, then serve newcomers before we got our meal! We only ordered a small pizza and wings. The lettuce salads were good because I love their dressing, but what happened to the cukes, red onions, etc. - 2 cheery tomatoes ? , I guess it was a bad night and we need to show up earlier? This is the second time we've had extremely poor service here. The Salmon has always been a favorite - it's now dry...overcooked. And the pizza, although delicious wasn't the the small crusty 4 piece I'm used to. I received 8 very thin crusted pieces.. I'm just so disappointed!

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.

What a wonderful spot in Gloucester! I visited on…read morereservation with a larger party, my boyfriends family as we were visiting for the holidays. This place seems to fill up, so definitely call ahead! As a first time visitor of the area coming from Vegas, Porters is LOVELY! The food, the lighting, the decor, the service. Truly a gem. His family was excited to bring me, and I see why. Despite being crowded, the servers were spot on with timing and hospitality. The owner even stopped by to say hello and happy holidays. Very attentive staff, and I can't praise them enough. The food was just as great. Meaty crabcakes with little to no filler. I ordered mine atop a salad, which was delicious and fresh. My boyfriend's ribeye was massive and cooked to perfection. Even the rolls for the table were delicious, and we had to bring home the leftovers. If I were a drinker, this would even be a great spot for evening cocktails. Great selection, everything looked great. The smoked old fashions ordered at our table looked wonderful. The hearty entrees didn't even leave room for desserts. It's all worth the price. Upscale dining feel in the charming small town of Gloucester Courthouse.

We had such a fun night here celebrating dad's 30th birthday! Our server was literally the best…read moreI've ever had (but I forget her name) and the crab cakes were out of this world. She brought us a collection of their house made sauces for us to try without prompting, and we loved all of them! Our 3yo enjoyed watching the boats come and go, and our waitress had his meal come out faster so he wasn't hangry. It was such a joy to come here!

I worked in restaurants for several years and so I'm patient with most other establishments. But…read morethe service here was horrid. The server took our order, then took 33 minutes to bring our first round of drinks. Once they came she was pretty good on refills but after we'd waited for food for an hour she appeared to say that our food had been dropped in the back and so they had to redo it. this was after an hour ten minutes waiting. Another person came out to apologize and ask if there was anything they could do to help make the experience better. I had my four year old son with me who by this point was quite hungry. I asked for bread or anything fast. he said sure but nothing came. When the food did come it was bad. The cheese wasn't event melted and the burger was clearly undercooked. This restaurant has the advantage of geography; hatchery really the only other option. In any other competitive market they'd be out of business in a week. Steer clear and go to deltaville raw bar. Way better value and service.

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.

One of the last strong holds left that still serves an actual salted country ham biscuit. Service…read moreis hit and miss but haven't had a bad meal yet, especially for "fast" food.

Not good. How is it possible my drink is warmer than the food I had to wait 10 minutes for when…read morethere is no one else there. Maybe something to do with the 2 employees outside smoking right next to pick up window. Just go to subway if you want some cold food

Amazing! We were visiting for 3 days and ate here twice for dinner and had to come back for brunch…read morebefore going home. Each meal is prepared with delicious ingredients, unexpected combinations, exceptional care...you can't help but watch your neighbors plate arrive and plan your next visit. Truly exceptional! Can't wait to come back! Thank you to Kenny & Anthony for a fantastic experience and great service!

We absolutely loved our experience at Amber Ox from start to finish. The food was exceptional - a…read morespecial shout out to the biscuit board, Brussels, and the Banana Toffee desert (OMG!). More than anything, however, was our INCREDIBLE server, Brittany B. She was a total joy. We loved her from the start. She was attentive, friendly and knowledgeable of the menu. She elevated the experience from wonderful to OUTSTANDING. I couldn't speak more highly of her service and I hope Amber Ox pays special attention to the gem of a hospitality wizard they have in her.

Stopped in for lunch after the Gloucester Field Hockey Jamboree…read more The food is outstanding, I had the Saturday Special-Ribs & Shrimp , other items we had were the fish & chips & the chicken strips The service is was great, Kelly is the best! Next time we try the cheesecake desserts!!

Stopped here during a road trip thru VA. Not being familiar with area it was a little trying…read morefinding this place with GPS. Not a very flashy building during the day and was hard to see building while driving up street. Pleanty of parking in a gravel/sandy lot with some pot holes filled with rain water. There is handicap parking with a ramp next to front door. Was greeted and seated immediately by Raven which took our drink order of a water and a sweet tea. There is a full bar with some tap beers. Raven gave us several minutes to look over menu before returning and answering a few questions. I was interested in wings which Raven pointed out were on special this Wednesday at $1 each, minimum of 10. Cheaper than the plate of 8 I was going to order. I went for this with a side of onion rings. My wife ordered the Freedom Philly with cole slaw. The food came out in good time served in red plastic baskets lined with paper. My wife enjoyed her philly and the slaw which is mayonaise based and seasoned well to our liking. The smoked wings came out hot and seasoned with medium wing sauce as requested. The chicken wings are some of the larger ones I have ever been served. My onion rings came out hot, lightly battered and tasting good. At 1:30 in middle of week there were only a few other tables occupied. Raven was the only server and was maintaining service well. She came back and checked on us several times. If we are in area again this could be a stop.

Was out that way, and starving so I decided to stop in and get a bite to eat. I ordered a turkey…read morereuben on ciabatta bread. Let's just say that sandwich was probably one of the best sandwiches I've ever had. It was absolutely amazing. The only complaint I had with the price, was $14! Like I said it was absolutely amazing but it was definitely overpriced. It was a rather small sandwich probably worth about eight dollars. Would I get it again? Absolutely That's how good it was.

4 stars is for their cheeseburger.........excellent but if you like a hint of pink order…read moremedium-rare....not medium. Fries are pretty blah. 3 stars for pulled pork...........ordered sweet but got sour .........would have preferred coleslaw on side rather than on pork........I guess cook doesn't like to read orders b/c it clearly stated "sweet base on sandwich and slaw on the side". 4 Stars for service and friendliness and 1 star for no inside table on these cold days..................... Would def return for a medium-rare cheeseburger with a lot more onion ........................ PS Not crazy about all the taxes and charges added on ................. $4.36 in total ....Sales Tax: 5.3%; Meal Tax 4%; Edible Grocery 1% and Credit Card Charge 3%