**LEE'S SEAFOOD DINER -- (and I would give it a sixth star if the tyranny of the five-star system…read morepermitted)** I did not eat at Lee's. Lee's ate *me*. I walked in a man and walked out a myth. The moment the door swung open, a bell rang -- no, a *bell tolled* -- and the salt air hit me like a letter from an old lover. Somewhere in the back, a fryer sighed. I understood, instantly, that every meal I had eaten before this one was merely rehearsal. The hush puppies arrived like small golden asteroids from a kinder planet. I bit one. My ancestors stood up. The fried shrimp -- plump, glistening, arranged with the casual confidence of a Renaissance fresco -- were so good that a man two booths over stopped chewing simply to watch me experience them. We locked eyes. Nothing needed to be said. The coleslaw. I will be brief about the coleslaw only because I cannot speak of it without weeping. It was cold. It was crisp. It knew things. Our waitress, whose name was Denise and whose true name is probably written in the stars, called me "hon" exactly four times, each one landing like a papal blessing. She refilled my sweet tea before I knew I wanted it refilled. She *anticipated my thirst*. NASA should study her. The tartar sauce came in one of those little paper cups. Peer-reviewed journals are not ready for what was inside. Décor: nautical rope, one (1) enormous varnished fish, laminated menus soft as old money. Perfect. Flawless. Do not change a single thing, Lee, I am begging you. I left $12 lighter and 400 years wiser. Go to Lee's. Order the platter. Tell Denise I'm doing better now.

Came to Lee's for dinner with my son on an early Friday night in December. Pro-tip: this place gets…read morepopular full quick! It is popular, for all the right reasons, so take that into your planning. We were seated quickly because we arrived before 5:30! By the time we left there weren't many open seats. The waiter was great, well timed and very competent. Inside it was cozy and ready for the Christmas holiday's. Something possessed me so I ordered a margarita. Pretty good! I have crazy margarita standards and this one hit the mark. We also started with hushpuppies. Since I used to have a summer job where ALL I did was make hushpuppies at a fish fry shack, I can personally rate hushpuppies and these were outstanding. I'm a sucker for crabcakes. So, of course, I had to have a crabcake sandwich. I didn't want to go all in on the meal and the sandwich seemed the perfect fit for me. And it was! Just the way I like them and wouldn't have it any other way. I went with mashed potatoes gravy as one side. It was very good and will be my new staple. I wanted a good vegetable that I could identify, but the only option that appealed to me was the cucumber salad. I don't remember the last time I ordered that. After the edition, I should order it more! The reason this has been a successful family run business for the last 80 years is because it is reliable, tastes great, and would be the poster child of a place that excels at "comfort food". And I write that with pride.

Arrived on a Thursday night and the place was packed. We came a lot later than usual and it was…read moreHalloween, so that was on us. We sat in a nice waiting room for about a half hour, maybe more, but the folks around us were super nice and we just enjoyed socializing until our table was ready. It was almost as if they were doing seatings because at the same time a number of tables opened up. The hostess was overwhelmingly nice and the waitress was perfect for a local spot. Both were well seasoned and charming. I ordered the Lively Combo which was just about all the seafood lightly fried. Almost a Calabash style. Fish, clams, shrimp and oysters. For the sides I went with green beans and mashed potatoes w/ gravy. Both of which would have been just the way my mom made them. Finally, since that wasn't enough, they lured me into the desserts. There were over a half dozen options and I went with the Lemoncello cake which definitely put me over the edge of awesome. Definitely a recommended home town spot.

A very comfortable and casual restaurant that makes you feel like you are being taken care of in…read moresomeone's home. It's like your favorite Aunt Mary is spoiling you for a Sunday night dinner. The decor is country cozy while the service is very friendly and welcoming. Make sure your entire party is there before you try to get seating- I saw a group have to wait at the bar or on the porch until the rest of their group arrived. The menu is not overwhelming and consisted of some traditional foods that they do well. We enjoyed the rib eye and the boneless pork chop at our table. The baked potato, a trip to the salad bar, the beets, and the boiled cabbage were all part of the variety of sides enjoyed. I loved the salad bar. Everything on the salad bar was very fresh. Dinner was enjoyed with a round of red wine by everyone.

Good food and quick service. Steak tacos, chicken taco salad and cheese quesadillas were great! The…read morecomplimentary cheese dip was so good! Recommend if you are in the area.

Staff was not friendly. It almost seemed as if we were a bother by coming to dine. This was our…read moresecond or third visit. This time we had our two kids with us. Our food was pretty disappointing. The vegetarian enchiladas were supposed to have grilled potatoes on the inside and seemed to be more of mashed potatoes. Worst part of it all was finding MOLD on our 3 year old son's burger after he had already taken a bite. It was taken off the bill but for over 50 dollars and the chance of food poisoning we will pass on coming back.

Salt & Meadow is a lovely setting for a nice meal, with a great bar, great views, attentive…read moreservice, and lovely presentations of high quality ingredients. It's a terrific spot for a night out or a special occasion. The food is a 'B.' Salads are properly dressed and creative. Fish is fresh. Clams were a salt bomb. Fried capers that accompanied the soft shell crab were burnt and turned the otherwise nice dish bitter. Crab cake appetizer was perfect.

This place is so cap. It's a fine place to eat but it is so over hyped. They give you a square of…read morefish the size of a cheeze-it and still run you for 70 bucks. It's actually criminal. I go here for the view definitely not the service. I still love it because on this river you simply don't have a choice lol. Ain't nobody trying to slide and give you half decent service on the river. That's a fact.

Patio dining with expansive water views sets wonderful tone for a sunny, spring Saturday. We…read morestarted with cocktails and shared the crab dip which was served with soft pita rounds. I then had the crab bisque and the Shrimp Po Boy. Everything was fresh and delicious. Our server was excellent.

ordered a bourbon manhattan. they put club soda in the beverage. manhattans are bourbon, bitters,…read morered vermouth and a cherry. I told the server the beverage was not a bourbon manhattan he said he would tell the bartender. They did not replace it. I ordered flounder and six fried oysters. Three of the oysters were the size of a quarter. The waiter was new and had no clue. They charged me for the manhattan.

Met up with a couple of friends to eat out some Mexican food on a Friday night. The place was…read morePACKED but fortunately they grabbed a seat before we got there. Started off with a margarita on the rocks that definitely hit the spot. I'm a bit of a Texas margarita snob and this one held it's own. Definitely a family spot or a local owned spot as the owner/manager was extremely friendly and checked in on us a couple of times. Really not needed as the waitress was doing an exceptional job. What really blew me away was the seafood burrito. My buddy recommended it so there I was. With this GIGANTIC burrito full of seafood goodness. I really should have taken half of it home but I was trying to prove myself. I won/lost depending on how you would view it! Definitely my new go to menu item and I will absolutely try to do this more often.

I want to say that Los Portales in Callao has gone down. I ordered what was described as a taco…read moresalad. It is described as a crisp flour tortilla filled with ground beef or chicken, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, Los Portales cheese and sour cream. What I got was no crispy tortilla ... just sick looking chicken nuggets of some sort on shredded lettuce with something dumped on top. I ended up taking it back to the restaurant and finally got my money back after being lectured that I was rude and that it was my fault because I supposedly ordered the wrong salad. This is the second time they have botched my takeout order. I had ordered nachos with beans only and when I got the order they had put ground beef and beans on them. Yuck. So, I will not step foot in this restaurant again and it smells greasy which doesn't enhance my eating experience. Be forewarned.

Absolutely delicious restaurant! The menu is full of all the typical options from tacos, burritos…read moreand rice based dishes. They also serve a variety of platters. I ended up getting their Chile Verde which is pork chunks topped with salsa Verde. At other restaurants, the pork is often tough or can be inconsistent in tenderness. But not here the pork was juicy and tender through and through. The rice and beans served with it were great compliments. I had a pina colada daquiri and joked about how large of a size the regular was! It was huge and I was so curious about the large size. Pro-tip, you will probably want the large size it was just that good! Our server was kind and the food came out quite quickly! They have a large parking lot and an ample sized seating area inside. It does have a separate entrance and exit though which I haven't experienced at a restaurant before so just keep that in mind once you are ready to leave. Overall, this is a great Mexican restaurant in Tappahanock. I don't think you could go wrong with anything on the menu but I'd definitely reccomend their pork dishes. Whether you sit at the bar, their high tops or a booth the food doesn't disappoint.

Best Mexican food in Tappahannock Virginia, chicken and shrimp fajitas are my favorite. Service is…read moregood your glasses is always full plenty of chips and salsa!

This place is amazing 1st time here wow rib eye steak was perfect. Long Island amazing. The lady…read moreserving us Unfortunately. Thank you guys for a great night. We will be back o best music playing Love it.

Friendly staff members, food was adequate, and atmosphere was welcoming. Was only one of a few…read morepeople there on a Tuesday night, but January is a slow month everywhere. Excited to see what Trivia night in Tuesday's has in store!