Atmosphere was cheerful, country great service. Excellent food. Bang'n shrimp appetizer was the…read morebomb. Great prices. Will definitely come back!

Best place we ate at in area. Flounder lightly fried to perfection for me. She liked her Po'Boy…read moreshrimp. Service by Kelly very welcoming and ambiance very relaxing and informal. Sat outside on porch. Full bar available. Many seafood options available as I believe they also have a seafood market.

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.

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!

Stopped in for lunch during the festival. I had had their pizza before but got sandwiches this…read moretime. Everything, including the service, was great!

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.

Under previous ownership, the hallmarks of Richardson's were those of quality of food, preparation,…read moreand service with a 60's vibe that has been of secondary importance. My steak last night ($25.00) was full of gristle, and it was cut so thin that the expression "medium rare" could only have been meaningless to the chef. This problem cannot be resolved by sending the steak back, it is a problem that exists has resulted from the restaurant drifting toward "nostalgic family fun" and assistance with various fund raisers and away from quality food and preparation. I suggest that the owner buy the highest quality of food available with locally-sourced seafood, steaks, and poultry. Go easy on the "nostalgic family fun" theme and the emphasis on how perky members of your wait staff are. These are cheap currency.

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.

Catered our girlfriend gathering and cannot rave enough about the steamed shrimp with corn on the…read morecob, new potatoes, and seasoned perfectly. Served with fresh green beans and Brussels sprouts that were cooked to perfection. It was what you dream about when you think of Shrimp Boil. Oh, and don't forget Gammy's Shrimp Dip. I ate every drop.

Amazing food and great service. A little bit on the pricey side but not to bad. Only reason it's a…read more4 and not a 5 is because the waitress left us waiting for 30 minutes before checking if we needed something else to drink

The service and food are ALWAYS awesome!! It can get very busy in season but everyone is friendly…read moreand hustles! Seafood is on point but the appetizers and specials are the stars The staff is very genuine and friendly!! Music most Fridays in the summer! Love this place!

One of the only restaurants in the area so prepare for a wait, and there isn't much parking. We had…read moreto park at the museum down the street and walk. Our server was great and was doing her best to keep up. Food and appetizers came out fairly quickly for how packed it was (35 min wait on a Saturday night), definitely try the crab puppies! I got the Jackson Creek Boil and I was wowed! It was cooked to perfection and the seasoning was just right. The andouille sausage was some of the best I've ever had. Key lime pie was just okay. I got a half dozen oysters too which were lovely. Lovely view of the marina, just be careful where you park! Also be warned, they do sell out of items. They were out of rockfish when I arrived, and while I was eating, they ran out of crab legs. Get there early!

Food was amazing. View was amazing. Service was amazing. The stuffin muffin was one of the best…read moreentrees I have had in a while. I make a point to eat here every time we visit the Northern Neck

Presented as more of an upscale local restaurant. Outside had nice view but seats on gravel didn't…read morehelp comfort various aches and pains. Simple lunch of seasonal soup and crab cake. Nice place to take a few pictures. More pricey than most in area. Might get a few dogs allowed to plop down right next to you.

We were feeling nostalgic and wanted a taste from "home" (VA). Oysters have always been a big part…read moreof our thanksgivings in the past. Having moved south, we decided to treat ourselves to some rappahannock oysters, and never having ordered them, we were not quite sure what to expect, but boy oh boy, we were NOT disappointed! Our package arrived timely, oysters were packed in ice with so much TLC. We were so excited to receive the 2 quarts, in tact and cold. A huge shout out to Rappahannock Oyster for delivering on a job well done! The personal touches to the packaging screamed top of the line customer service! Your hands-on team ROCKS!!! Thank you!

I received excellent customer service from Rappahannock Oysters. The clams that I got had great…read moreflavor. They only needed a quick wash for a bit of sand and were ready for roasting and later clams and spaghetti. I'll be ordering all of my shellfish from here!

I was excited when we pulled up to the restaurant. I had great expectations for the seafood. We…read morewere seated in one of the rooms with large parties and the noise was overwhelming. My autistic teen actually left to sit outside for some peace and quiet We ordered a variety of items for appetizers and dinner. The crabmeat with pita pieces was delicious as was the seafood French fries. My son enjoyed his She Crab soup. For a main course I ordered the Rachel Sandwich. The fish, cheese and Cole slaw were tasteless, and the bread was hard. Nothing enjoyable at all other than my side of Brussels sprouts. Everyone had the same feelings about the food. Passable but not worth coming back again for.

We were seated outside and enjoyed a lovely view, which made for a great atmosphere. The food was…read moreexcellent, though we wish the service had been a bit warmer and more attentive. The crab soup was flavorful, and the shrimp tacos were absolutely amazing. Just keep in mind that you'll need to assemble the tacos yourself. The Cobb salad was fresh and crisp, and the hush puppies were a standout--we absolutely loved them! Overall: Food: A+ Service: C If the service matched the quality of the food, this would have been an exceptional dining experience.