Sunrise Pizzeria

I'd give it a five if it weren't for two things: flies in the diner and broken soap dispenser in…read morethe women's bathroom. The flies definitely were a turnoff. But the food? YES. The fried chicken portion was huge - half a chicken basically. It was seasoned well (maybe a bit too salty but went well with turnip greens which weren't seasoned as well). The fried catfish was great - fish was delicious and not muddy tasting. My favorite sides would have to be the fried apples and the turnip greens, which were tender yet fresh.

Keymyia our server was excellent in her attentiveness and recomendations. She constantly checked on…read moreus and brought extra condiments for our leftovers. The food, as always, was delicous and hot from the grill. I love the older diner style building.

Catfish special

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Menu #4

Machipongo Trading Company

4.7(166 reviews)

9.1 mi

We stopped here on our way to the OBX. My wife ordered a chocolate caramel blended coffee and I…read moreordered a black coffee. Both coffees were delicious. I was allowed to fill my yeti from their coffee dispenser. We also ordered bagel sandwiches to split. Both were good as well. There was a line but it moved quickly and the counter person was very friendly. It's little touches, like writing my name on the bag and adding a smile that will make me come back every time we drive past. Make sure you get a cookie for the ride! There was a public bathroom that you had to ask for the key in order to use. Would highly recommend!

Stopped in on our way home from camping. Really great sandwich. Everyone so friendly!read more

Menu

Bacon egg and cheese on everything bagel

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Ice coffee

El Maguey Mexican Restaurant

4.2(99 reviews)

1.4 mi

Food was acceptable - chicken taco salad wasn't that great but the enchiladas was good…read more Salsa sauce was ok, too much tomato sauce. Good service. The area looks a bit shabby but the inside was clean.

I'm not happy with the service that I received. My waiter used my credit card to pay for something…read morethat I didn't get and told me my card wouldn't go through!! I won't be going back!

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Carnitas (a little over cooked)

The Great Machipongo Clam Shack

3.8(405 reviews)

2.6 mi

We always stop here driving between SC & Boston. Usually we are headed home and take a cooler of…read moreseafood home. This time we are heading Up to New England so we stopped for lunch. Great people!! The best seafood! A huge variety of fresh local seafood. Amazing prices. Sure wish we lived closer.

We were passing by and decided to stop for lunch and we popped in on Machipongo and we were very…read morepleased. The place is a great stop when traveling through the DELMARVA. there a a real fun roadside attraction vibe and the decor is perfect!!! Don't change a thing. I loved all the foreign money on display. The lady behind the counter was a superstar she deserves a raise. We wanted to sample a bunch of items and she helped us get what we wanted without too much extra food and kept the price reasonable. We sat outside and she even ran the food to our table. Nice touch! Man the crab stuffed shrimp was delicious and super fresh. The Mrs had the crab cake and I tried it, top shelf shellfish! If you see the sighs on the highway stop.

Dining area

Joe's Seafood Sampler (Shrimp, Scallops, Clam Strips) with sweet potato fries.

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Interior

Mollys Fruit

4.8(9 reviews)

13.6 mi

This is a distinctively Hispanic outlet with the option to build a burrito or salad as well as…read morefruit and smoothies. They told me they do get some fresh local fruit in certain seasons, but not when I was stopping in. The option to get a veggie burrito customized with quite a lot of veggies in front of me was one that wouldn't be all that easy to find elsewhere in Eastern Shore Virginia. My fruit was a little soggy by the time I ate it, but everybody needs to eat more fruit and vegetables and I managed to get some in, so I call that a win. It is a small strip mall place but one can eat in if desired. The selection is not what you'd find in a city, but for me it made sense to stop here.

All food was very fresh and very good. The marinated chicken had a great flavor. Definitely a…read moreplace to revisit.

Gift baskets

Burrito

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Fruit platters

Subway

2.9(8 reviews)

0.3 mi

These guys remember your order!…read more You come in one day...they next day, they are like, "OK, you were the Veggie Pattie, right?" Cool!

My experience at this Subway was extremely pleasant. I'm not sure why it's only rated 2.5 stars…read more It was VERY clean, and appeared to have recently been renovated. Both the service and the food were EXCELLENT. But, the kindness and respect of the employees were really the icing on the cake!

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Cravings

4.9(37 reviews)

20.3 mi

My bestie recommended this place for our little beach snacks and sandwiches. I tried the heather…read moremini peanut and jellies on croissants and the Monroe Chicken sandwich . Sadly I had no leftovers because it was that good . What a cute little shops with all the little trinkets and gifts. The service was quick since it was served in already to go packaging in the cooler. Will be back

Wow, what a fun little hidden gem. This might be a place that local folks don't want you to know…read moreabout and the business sure doesn't need my help. The fact that they sell out so quickly every-single-day is a testament on their own. Everything I learned about this place was hear-say so take it with a grain of salt but their food does speak for itself (which I did in fact get a chance to try). First of all, they have a number of sandwiches that are pre-made and to my understanding, there's no customization. From what I can tell, they come on white bread (I think?), croissant, and focaccia but if you know me or my reviews, then you know I stopped looking once I saw focaccia. They sell out quickly so make sure you get there early enough to land you what you want and it's tucked away and hidden in the back of a really cool store you'll want to give yourself time to shop. And if all of that isn't enough, the sandwiches are themselves are phenomenal. An absolute must-visit and a perfect "take to the beach to be harassed by seagulls" lunch.

Frosted chocolate brownie

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The Monroe- Chicken Salad

Mallards At The Wharf

3.9(171 reviews)

13.8 mi

The food itself is quite good, and there were definitely some things we really enjoyed. My tacos…read morewere absolutely delicious, with so much fresh flavor, and the tacos were also one of the few dishes that felt like a generous portion. My fiancé got the meatloaf and was very satisfied with his meal. That said, most of the portions are pretty small for the price. The prices feel a little high for what you're actually getting, especially when you factor in the overall vibe of the restaurant. I think a lot of what you're paying for is the location, which makes sense as it's beautiful to sit on the dock, but you lose some of that mystique if you're sitting inside. The atmosphere doesn't quite match the price point for me. Overall, the food is delicious and there were definitely some standout dishes, but I think the portions and pricing could be better aligned with the overall experience! This is a great spot to visit.

Exhausted from a long day of travel, we sought a restaurant off the beaten path. We needed a…read morerestoration to make the last leg of what became a 13 hour journey. Mallards at the Wharf is what our GPS directed us to. The GPS just said "Mallards", so we were pleasantly surprised to see it was on Onancock Creek with boats moored adjacent to the outdoor dining deck. The hostess pointed in a vague direction to seat ourselves as she followed, but I couldn't figure out how to get to the deck and had to ask her to lead us. I thought it might put her off, but I was brain-numb from driving for the previous 7 hours. We sat in the shade with an incredible view of the boats and the creek. It was so beautiful that I didn't think the food would matter at all, which is good because it was a mixed bag. I ordered a whisky sour, with house whisky.... Whatever's in the well. Waitress didn't understand what was meant by my order, probably my bad. I was so tired that I couldn't sort my brain. We figured it out and it arrived with a slice of lemon and a slice of lime instead of a flag, so it was sour like a Warhead! We ordered fried green tomatoes as an appetizer. The only thing we could taste was the oil they were fried in and the pimento cheese they were topped with. The 3 tomatoes were the thickness of a slice of Kraft American cheese and no larger than the diameter of a Pepsi can. We wouldn't order that again. Ever. We also ordered a cheeseburger, which was lovely, but wasn't served with onion, pickle, or any spread. No mustard, ketchup or mayo. It wasn't something we would order again either. Redemption came in the guise of a swordfish steak. It was grilled to near perfection, moist, flavorful and topped with cilantro microgreens. This was a delicious entree. With it was a lovely, fresh mixed leafy green salad topped with blue-cheese vinaigrette. We wouldn't go back for that dish alone, but we would go back. The menu is appealing, with a variety of seafood. I do recommend it, for the ambiance, and the swordfish. We did order a key lime cake. It was good. Not "inspired", but good. We also ordered a brownie to go. It was hot. We dodnt understand heating a brownie, when the item isn't for immediate consumption? Maybe it was hot out of the oven from being baked. I will learn to sprout cilantro microgreens, because they were excellent. When you look at the high rating, remember the rating is on "your experience", not just one aspect (the food).

Beautifully old fashioned.

Seared tuna salad

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Sav Blanc

Mallards Sidewalk Cafe

4.9(11 reviews)

16.3 mi

Cute little shop. Wonderful place to get a cup of joe with friends and talk! Great atmosphere!…read moreGreat service!

Really cute restaurant with a simple menu. Felt like I was eating a homemade sandwich in someone's…read morehome. Which was nice on my long drive. Great customer service. The ladies made my kiddo a grilled cheese (not on the menu). I appreciate them accommodating her. Strongly recommend if you're passing by just like my family was!

Daily Bag Lunch Specials

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Little Italy Restaurant & Pizza

3.7(47 reviews)

3.5 mi

Cute place! Both the marinara sauce and chicken parm subs were fine. The waitress was also very…read morenice!! Some issues, though: 1. The fried calamari was sorta...flavorless? It was mostly just texture more than anything. 2. When we ordered sandwiches, the waitress asked us whether we wanted chips or fries for the sides, so we assumed that they were included. Only the *chips* were, though, and the fries were an un-mentioned up-charge. We ended up getting charged an extra $4 per meal for fries that we didn't even ask for :") They managed to take off $2 after we bugged them about it, but still.... 3. Half of the menu was Mexican food, which I usually love, but is a bit odd for an Italian restaurant? My main problem with that is just that *only* the Mexican dishes were included in the lunch special.... Sorry for such a harsh review :( I really don't think the waitress meant to, like, swindle us or anything! I hope she doesn't get in trouble..... (Also, Ms. Waitress, if you're seeing this, then I just wanted to say that loved your makeup So cool!)

The food here is just ok. The reason they are getting one star is because we ordered subs at…read morelunchtime. When the waitress took the order she asked "Do you want fries, or chips" in a tone that suggested it was included. It apparently wasn't. When the bill came and the were $8 extra in charges on the bill for fries, my husband asked the woman taking payment to take it off the bill because the waitress inferred it was included. She refused to remove it. She gave us $2 off which was "the best she could do." Lesson learned for me.

Italian on the Chesapeake

Large (gigantic) pizza

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Maureen J.

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6 years ago

Sunrise Sucks!!! If it wasn't for my son and me not having a car I wouldn't order from there! The only decent thing in the whole place is pizza. The owner ISA IS A POMPAS ASSHOLE. I have seen customers throw ketchup bottles at his head he doesn't give you the right change Bach and he's rude as hell My Gyro and cinommon knots are ALWAYS burnt!!! And if you like shredded provolone cheese and shredded mozzarella cheese on Ur pizza that's how he makes it! The Prices are ski high! If there was a place closer I would switch if they were better. And if you're from. NJ go down the road to Eastville/Cape Charles to Jerry's read more

Jennifer C.

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10 years ago

I stopped here on my way to Virginia Beach, and it was a lucky find! My picky eaters love pizza and this place is right off the highway. This will definitely be my stop going through the eastern shore. The food was super tasty and my kiddo's loved it! read more

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