This place is wonderful. The service.is always terrific. You can really feel that this is a family business. Once we were there and the waitress actually sat down at our table to talk with us, it was fantastic. Of course, you go for the food and this food is awesome. The menu is large and everything I've had is great. It's a little bigger than it seems, different rooms and areas to sit in. Plenty of parking. If you haven't been, you should try it. read more

Great atmosphere and service. A little pricey but great for special occaisons. The food is top knotch and the wait personnel are friendly and helpful. read more

One of the best seafood restaurants in the northern neck area. It's hard to find restaurants open in the winter. We are so glad this restaurant is open all year long. We have tried various things such as seafood chowder, rolls, broccoli soup with crab, flounder stuffed with crab, tuna with mango & pepper salsa and oyster Rockefeller. Absolutely worth it. My favorites were oyster Rockefeller and tuna steak. Mango salsa goes so well with the tuna steak. Service has always been phenomenal. We are always greeted with a smile and lots of positives vibes. Ambiance is good. We have not had issues with the parking here. Highly recommend this restaurant. read more

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Cozy, friendly seafood spot in the Northern Neck. Bacon wrapped shrimp appetizer was a delicious starter for a really well executed meal. Our server was both friendly and attentive throughout with great suggestions (pointed out scratch made dressings) and offered great options. Entrees were exceptional. The grouper imperial was exceptionally fresh with great sides and the shrimp scampi was very good as well. Special bar drink (blueberry margarita with pineapple) was very nice as well. Rapid execution on orders and requests. Very affordable for the quality. Very impressed with experience and regret driving past this place for 5 years before trying it! read more

The weekend we spent in Kilmarnock, VA, it was recommended that we eat here for dinner. I started off with a salad and chose the Sandpiper Seafood Combo, and the meal was really good. The shrimp was good and the crab cake was yummy and my fries were just the way I like them. The staff were very friendly and outgoing and good vibes. I definitely would go back! read more

Sandpiper Restaurant - Sandpiper Seafood Combo, delicious and fresh! - New American Near Me - White Stone, Virginia

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Filipino breakfast is AMAZING! The Filipino sausage, pork strips, garlic rice, rice noodles......everything flavored and cooked to perfection! Please don't go here, because I want to keep this gem all to myself!!! Seriously delicious, and there are other delicious choices, too, if you want something more traditional or even something more lunchy. read more

Sandpiper Restaurant - Brunch menu - New American Near Me - White Stone, Virginia

Great food, service and atmosphere A little pricey but not terrible. A nice llace to take the wife for a quite night out read more

Absolutely top notch service! It was our first time at Sandpiper and our server went out of her way to give us extra sides and make recommendations for local eateries and sightseeing. They make you feel like old friends from the moment you walk in the door. You can't go wrong with the seafood there - the fried shrimp and potato al gratin were especially wonderful! read more

Sandpiper is easily the best restaurant in White Stone. I took my husband and some friends there for dinner recently. The food was fresh and delicious and the cocktails were amazing. Our server, Noke, was absolutely incredible, not only was she friendly, warm and welcoming but she could almost read our minds and attended to our needs without us hardly needing to request. Our dinner was a great experience. Highly recommend. read more

As a treat for a visiting relative from Texas, we went to the Sandpiper Restaurant on March 31, 2025, specifically for a crabcake dinner. Unfortunately, we were served claw meat instead of lump crab meat. Claw meat, which is the brown meat from the claws, has a stronger flavor profile and is typically used in dips, soups, or dishes with heavy sauces. This is a far cry from the white lump crab meat that one would expect to find in a crabcake, especially here in crab country. The experience was very disappointing, and I regret not refusing the dinner. When I politely asked to speak with the owner, she was unavailable. The same was true for a follow-up phone call at a less busy time. After speaking to other local residents, I learned of similar experiences with Sandpiper's crabcakes. It appears that lump crab meat may have been used at one time, but certainly not now. Instead, customers receive crab meat that is not typically used for crabcakes at reputable restaurants that charge similar prices read more

Been coming here for years and it has had it's up and down times , mostly good and positive things to say food is good and drinks vary in specials , some dishes are pricy and get you looking , yes service can be slow at times buts a hard town to get help so they get what they can and when it's fills up staff do what they can , be helpful if someone just focus on drink refills walking with a pitcher of water refilling glasses goes along way and focus on one thing people notice when waiting , and empty cup. I would say try it it's a good if you want a night out place read more

Long story short: I loved everything about this place!!! Detailed version: We visited this restaurant for the first time Wednesday night for my birthday dinner. The place was pretty busy but we were still able to be seated right away! The tables were a little tight together but the place gave off such an "old time home" feel that I was ok with that. We ordered some drinks, and a bacon wrapped shrimp appetizer. The drinks were good and they brought out the most amazing complementary bread! It was soft and sweet and just melted in your mouth....so of course we finished that and asked for a second! The bacon wrapped shrimp was really good, five good sized shrimp with crispy bacon and a sweet dipping sauce. For my meal I ordered the shrimp scampi. By that time I was close to filled up on bread and the appetizer that I had to get a box to go, but the bites that I did take there were really good. The shrimp was the same decent sized ones that came with the appetizer and had a garlic cheese over top. I could have gone with a little more butter sauce (just because I LOVE butter) but it with still pretty great as is. The waitress found out it was my birthday over the course of the night and multiple times wished me happy birthday. On the way out she did it again and other guests in the restaurant started to sing. You can tell this is a really great little town, filled with kind hearted people, because we felt at home and left with a huge smile on our faces! We will definitely return when we're in the area again! read more

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As a business traveler, I sometimes come to some very small towns, often with limited and disappointing restaurant choices. This was an absolute gem. Cozy atmosphere, and very good food. Definitely an upscale locals hang out, however, not pretentious. read more

Sandpiper Restaurant - a bowl of soup and bread - New American Near Me - White Stone, Virginia

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Definitely a family run business that is warm and comfortable only like a long term beloved place can feel. We came early on a week day and the place was already pretty full. This place is popular! I had a rum punch drink that was great as I expected. The food was definitely more in the "comfort food" category than fine dining. If you want quality food, that tastes good, that you are well familiar with - this is the spot for you. I had the crab cake and fried shrimp. Would have liked it grilled, but both were very tasty. Also came with a twice cooked potato. I guess I'm going thru a health kick! Usually I don't care but somehow I was wanting some veggies and nothing else inspires me. Regardless - that was my bad as the starch was very good. Definitely try to go here. Just be patient if there's more people than seats. read more

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The food was very good the Service was amazing. We had a great time with our friends. We were going to the theater after dinner they too great care to see we were served and out in time read more

Best of Virginia seafood??? They have these awards as you walk in so I was eager to have some great seafood. Maybe the fried seafood is what is good and not the rest?? The kabob was really bad. Overcooked everything and the potato had an unmelted piece of Kraft sandwich cheese on top. Scallops were tiny and hard to chew, shrimp dry, steak looked like little scraps of meat and overcooked. My husband had scallops and crabcake and his were all bad too. It took an hour to get our meal. Maybe it was left a long time under a heat lamp and waitress forgot? The mojito with fresh mint was lovely. All I can think to explain the good reviews is that they ate the fried food which is easier to cook. I don't mind paying a-lot for dinner when it is good but this was not. :( read more

We had visited this area and enjoyed the restaurant very much two years ago. This was that experience and then some. Start with Maxine our server. She has 46 years with this family owned business and she was absolutely the best. Her manner, kindness and care (all service points) in this role are unparalleled!! We also loved our meals. We went traditional fried with a wonderful order of beer battered shrimp for my wife and a boat of fried oysters for me. We do not eat a lot of fried but I am so glad we saved up for this dinner--exceptional! I was so impressed that I asked Maxine to introduce me to the kitchen staff which she did. These very tenured employees were beaming as I heaped praise on them. This is a restaurant with a long history that is obviously lived by locals. We were staying at the Tides Inn and thought it was such a nice casual spot with outstanding food and service. All exceptional! read more

As a long time weekly customer I'm irritated that the owner is charging 3.5 percent more for non cash customers and blaming it on the bank. Last week however was the topper. Our 2 person check of $120 +- included a $2 surcharge for a piece of bread. What restaurant with high priced entrees does this? I don't want to be negative buttttt. The drinks are always good, service is always good and the food is great 99% of the time. read more

The variety on the menu is complete. The server was especially charming. The ambiance welcoming. Our food was delightfully prepared. My new favorite! read more

Arrived with a large group and was seated immediately. It was about 10 minutes before we received water. Another 20 minutes before an order was taken. Meanwhile we watched others arrive, orders get started and were already provided with bread and salads. We didn't even realize bread was included until we saw other tables getting bread and had to ask for it. Food is expensive for what you get and especially being in such a small town. $36 for two crab cakes(tasted frozen) and overcooked broccoli. Crab Cakes had bits and pieces of crab shell in it and I spent half the time picking hard pieces out of my mouth. Same with the crab dip. My twice baked potato came with NOTHING on it except a slice of kraft singles(Yes the same type you place on your kid's sandwiches) that wouldn't even melt. Also waited for another 25-30 minutes after we were done with food before bills were presented. I can't honestly recommend this restaurant to anyone. - For what you get portion and taste wise it's way overpriced. Figured the DMV area would provide better crab but I was wrong. - Service leaves much to be desired and there doesn't seem to be a front of the house person making sure tables are being taken care of. It seems to be every waiter for themselves. Can't remember the last time I ate somewhere and the manager or someone didn't at least come by and ask how everything was. - A slice of kraft cheese on a baked potato is unforgivable read more

The food and service here are incredible. The calamari is super tender with crisp breading and delicious dipping sauce. The crab cakes are 95% blue crab meat. The rainbow trout is lemony with crisp skin. Even the martini was good, as were the key lime pie and the (still warm) pineapple upside down cake. The staff are so so friendly and welcoming. They are attentive and skilled and efficient, and fun. Definitely check this place out. read more

Food options were great could not believe variety of fish specials. Service was great and prompt and friendly.

Dined here Sunday night. Food was good. Server was great. BUT, bought my sister a gift card for her birthday and was NOT ONLY charged $1.75 for the gift card BUT ALSO asked if I wanted to TIP the bartender for the "trouble". Seriously? I won't bother with this restaurant in the future. read more

The food here is hard to beat. It's the freshest food I've ever eaten on the Northern Neck and so well prepared. The service was impeccable and our server was so knowledgeable about the menu items. We were seated in a nice quiet part of the restaurant and while it was during the week it's a pretty busy little place for the area. We don't get to this area very often but when we do we always make it a point to stop in here. read more

Excellent service by Cheryl . Halibut was excellent as was Flounder. Good house wines . Great plan for sharing entrees. Pleasant atmosphere.

Best service we've had the entire time we've been in Virginia. Cozy spot with delicious food. Highly recommend for the waitstaff alone. Felicia (sorry if mispelling) was the best. Thanks for a perfect time Sandpiper. read more

The food was delicious. They don't take reservations and for some reason, our food took forever to arrive. We waited through other diners ordering, eating and leaving before we were the last in our space to be served. An explanation plus apology would have gone a long way toward keeping us happy. As it is, we probably won't chance it again. As I said, the food was delicious. We didn't have this trouble previously. I hope you have better luck. read more

Food was delicious. Owner worked hard with short staff to make everything go smoothly

Excellent food but rather pricey. Service was excellent. Indoor and outdoor ambiance was enjoyable.

Have been to Sandpiper a couple times now. This may be my fav restaurant in the Kilmarnock Irvington White Stone area. First thing you notice is this is a busy place! There is a well-stocked bar upfront usually full of happy locals. Dining rooms are to the back. There are a couple chalkboards with the specials of the day in addition to the printed menus. But, lets talk food. I am not sure what you call this, a steakhouse or seafood place. So far I have ordered all seafood, myself. Soft crabs, crab cakes, calamar, and fish of the day have been superbly cooked. Wife has been the steak person (surf 'n turf lobster and filet has been her fav,) Based on food, this is a 5 star. The only negative is its a bit pricy. Good thing otherwise we would be there at least 4 or 5 times a week. If there was a 1/2 star available, I'd say a solid 4&1/2. Great place! read more

My husband and I were visiting the town and we stopped by this restaurant 20 minutes before their opening time which is 4pm, and the staff let us inside and we were seated. We were the first guests inside but the service by Felicia and the manager lady was an outstanding service. They both were lovely and the food was delicious. The overall ambience was very lovely and I did like the candle on the table added more cozy vibe. Healthy choices and salads. Great spot !!! read more

Wow! Such a great experience for dinner tonight! Drinks were balanced and potent. We had the seafood chowder, asparagus and crab soup, salad, bread, fried seafood. All of it delicious. Our server Cheryl (sp?) was lovely and really bad news for our waistlines. Her recommendations were right on. Wonderful and we will be back! read more

Had an amazing dinner last night at the Sandpiper. It had been years since we last visited this establishment and heard it was under new management. A close friend had also been raving that we needed to go and check it out. Our waitress ended up being an old family friend (and has worked there for years), who made us feel like family! We were treated to an onion ring appetizer for a birthday treat (along with a piece of delicious bread pudding as well!). All our dishes were served hot and tasted amazing. The lumpia spring roll appetizers were also a big hit! Go check this spot out for a great and memorable meal. read more

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If you are looking for quality seafood, inventive dishes and fresh ingredients, look no further. I love coming here with my parents when I am in town. The atmosphere is warm and cozy, and the people here are so nice. My favorite dish here is the beer battered fried shrimp, but I don't really eat fried food. This is the one place that I will make an exception.. tonight however I tried the seafood etoufee special, which was delicious and had the perfect spice. The salads here are so fresh and they make the dressings in house. I get the balsamic vinaigrette and my parents love the Parmesan peppercorn. Their veggie side dishes are always fresh and delicious too. The one down side to this place is the cost. It's a bit high for being out in the country, but I will say I am always full after my meal. I wish I could afford to eat here more often. read more

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The service is great and their food is delicious. We have been there many times and have always been more than satisfied.

Love this restaurant. Such a great community staple with fantastic seafood and great staff. It's easy to drive and not notice but do yourself a favor and STOP. read more

Delicious locally sourced meal. Gina, the owner, drove us back to The Tides Inn after dinner!

My husband and I found this place on Yelp. The reviews didn't do it justice in my opinion. He had the stuffed flounder with crabmeat x I enjoyed a thick filet of grilled halibut with mushrooms. Both very good dishes! Finished up with Key lime pie and coffee. The waitress was friendly and even gave me a piece to go! read more

*Fantastic* seafood in a casual setting. Like super casual beachy meaning...the chairs, tables and furnishings are very basic, like bingo hall basic, but we were there for the seafood so we didn't really care. Its clear they spend their money where it matters- on excellent seafood in large portions. Among us we got the shrimp stuffed with crab, the fried oysters, the crab cakes, the fried haddock, and the chicken fingers for kids. Portions were enormous. If you're wondering if you should share an entree, the answer is most likely yes. Drinks were also very well-poured and delicious. The only item that fell short were the oysters - they had that odd and bitter taste that oysters sometimes have. Our awesome waitress (whose name I have forgotten) was quick to accomodate the toddlers at the table with regular juice and chocolate milk requests. It is a little pricey, but definitely worth all five stars. read more

Great service and food! We recommend this place to anyone looking for a nice meal and friendly folks.