Josh makes the best dirty martini. Everyone run to get one. He's a gem and the ambiance is top…read morenotch. Josh deserves a raise

I spent the day in Cape Charles with my family and wanted to find a place that offered some local…read morefare. While walking along Mason Avenue, I made reservations at The Shanty, and it turned out to be a great choice. The restaurant is just a short stroll from the main shopping area, down by the docks. You can park for free along Mason Avenue or drive directly to The Shanty, which has its own parking lot. One of the highlights was enjoying fresh seafood on the open-air porch with beautiful waterfront views. The atmosphere was relaxed, charming, and perfectly summery. They also had plenty of options for the kids, including mac and cheese and chicken fingers, so everyone was happy. I ordered the fish tacos, while my mom enjoyed the seafood chowder and a wedge salad. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and exactly what we were hoping for after a day exploring Cape Charles. If you're visiting the area and looking for a casual waterfront meal with great seafood, a family-friendly menu, and a fun coastal vibe, The Shanty is definitely worth a visit.

If you're spending a day on Virginia's Eastern Shore, Cape Charles Brewing Company is absolutely…read moreworth a stop. We popped in for a casual beer break, and it quickly turned into one of the highlights of the day. The space itself is gorgeous! It's open, airy and designed with a laid-back coastal vibe that fits Cape Charles perfectly. You order both beer and food inside at the counter, which keeps things easy and low- key. I went with the Pilsner, and it was exactly what I wanted, perfect after a day out exploring. Their beer list has something for everyone, whether you're into lighter options or something with a bit more depth. We didn't order food this time, but everything coming out of the kitchen looked incredible. They've got plenty of options like burgers, nachos, and other brewery favorites that definitely seemed worth trying next time. What really stood out was the atmosphere. There was so much going on in the best way. They had a dog adoption event happening outside while we were there, which added such a fun, community-driven vibe. They also host live music and other events regularly, so it feels like there's always something to check out. The outdoor space is huge and perfect if you're with a group or bringing kids. There's a fire pit, games like cornhole, and plenty of room to spread out and hang for a while. Definitely the kind of place you plan to stop at for one drink and end up staying much longer. I will be adding this to my must visit list anytime I'm on the Eastern Shore.

So, a burger costs $18 and comes with fries…read more A side of Fries alone is $7. A side of onion rings is $8. However, if you want to substitute onion rings instead of fries it will cost you $8 extra, making it a $26 meal. So really you're just buying a side of onion rings and also not getting the fries. This is not a substitution. This is buying more and getting less. Please tell me how this makes any sense!?!? I gave quite a bit of push back along with some real life number crunching... but the employee could not seem to understand the lack of logic that, based on their menu prices, an onion ring substitution should be more like $1, and not $8. This is adding 45% to the cost of the meal which is absurd. This is not a surcharge, it's just buying onion rings and also not getting the fires that come with the meal. I wasn't going to pay $26 for a burger, so got the fries which were actually amazing, but not what I wanted... and the burger just was okay... but I can't seem to get over their lack of understanding that this makes no sense. Just write no substitutions if you don't want to bother catering to your customers! I was a tourist heading home from a mini vacation and REALLY craving onion rings, this venue made me super grumpy for no good reason except stubbornness and lack of math skills and reasoning and customer service. Not impressed.

Ventured into this place about 9:15 PM on a Thursday only because they are the only option that…read morestill serves food this late in Cape Charles on a Thursday... man, I am glad I did! The bartender was very friendly and the food was fantastic... definitely not what you expect walking into a pub. Most notably, a special they were offering, which I know is seasonal, softshell crab bites-- OMG, absolutely amazing, and in my opinion, far more tasty than my typical softshell crab sandwich, which can sometimes be a little bit too crabby with every bite. Also had another special; blackened shrimp tacos with a side house salad. Also amazing. Definitely looking forward to coming back!

Another fantastic meal at AJ's! When we camp (which is most weekends), we always reserve one night…read moreto go check out local restaurants. Our favorite park is Kipptopeake State Park on the Eastern Shore of VA. We go there 5-6 times a year and have tried a couple of places in Cape Charles (an amazingly beautiful town with some fantastic places to eat). And then we found AJ's 2 years ago. WOW! I keep thinking we should maybe try the others on our list, but AJ's keeps drawing us back. Don't let the "bar and grill" name fool you. Yes, the bar is amazing! Great drinks, every time. I have tried several cocktails, but that Marshmudtini has become my "go to." But when one hears "bar & grill," it's natural to think the usual bar food. That's where AJ's stands out! This is NOT your typical bar food friends. There is a big time chef standing back there in the kitchen! For example, I give you our experience last Saturday night. We were greeted like family at the door. This has happened every single time we have been there (even though I am sure they don't know us - they treat everyone like local regulars). We were seated fast and greeted by our server. We ordered the Everything Pretzel Braid, because it is so yummy! They have specials all the time (the servers are always well versed - I mention this because the app special was the pretzel with crab meat last weekend). Hubby ordered the sirloin, rare as is norm) I ordered the wedge salad and French onion soup. This time I got the wedge "AJ Style" for the first time (candied bacon and pickled red onions). As usual, our meals were amazing! Here's why - that "AJ Style" wedge was outstanding! It was their usual fresh wedge with fantastic dressing, lots of blue cheese, etc. But those pickled onions and candied bacon pushed it over the top! And the French onion soup - let me tell you about that! I love French onion soup, but I am hesitant to order it in a restaurant. So many places serve it overly salty probably because it sits there all night overly reducing, (and as a salt fanatic, for me to say that is saying something), so I rarely order it anymore and just make it at home. But this??! AJ's FOS was amazing. Not salty at all, in fact it had such a deep beefy flavor! Just unreal!!! Hubby's steak was cooked perfectly (which so many restaurants struggle with when it is ordered rare). But the star of the night for me? His green bean side. These were not cut green beans from a can. No, these were whole FRESH green beans. And they were seasoned SO well! I don't know honestly with what, because I was eating them off his plate pretty fast (as he watched football on one of the many well placed TVs around the restaurant- haha). Imagine! Well seasoned fresh green beans at a "bar & grill!" That's all you need to know. PS - roll those through that melted steak butter they use on the sirloin. You're welcome! So yes, friendly atmosphere, great knowledgeable servers, spot on bartenders and AMAZING food will keep us coming back here again and again.

I frequent Park Lane. It's great…read more Bacon Gouda Burger is the best burger anywhere. The Breakfast Shot is the best shot anywhere. Fish and chips Tuesday deal is insane and they are very good. Everything else is usually solid here. Great European styles pub with a lot of beer choices. Service varies, but generally is good. The bar is a typical English pub style and there's generally a seat at it for you.

Excellent food! This restaurant has a great atmosphere and plenty of indoor and outdoor seating…read more It is very loud, so conversation is hard. We had several servers which was nice because we didn't have to ask for anything. Took a little longer to get food than normal but it was crowded. Definitely one of my top 10 for a burger or grilled chicken sandwich.

So first time here and we stopped by from our friends recommendation…read more .Alex was our servers that gave awesome recommendations and service. Meat lovers pizza was awesome And for the following Flight Bubba boots Blond ale Lemon wit Red ale Scottish wee one

Met up for a networking event at Bull Island brewing on Hampton waterfront. Gorgeous view outside,…read moreof course it looks like a 100° today. So there is a parking garage that stated hotel parking only but I believe that this was an okay spot to park for Bull Island I actually looked into street parking wouldn't count on that always happening Pepper variety of housemade beers and a bar. I tried the orange crush and it was great It's family friendly, they have games it's quite large we have the outdoor seating with the high tables and umbrellas and the water front view. Service was great, menu is pub style

Wow! I can't believe we have never been here and live less than 5 minutes away. We had the best…read morehamburgers I think we've ever had. And the twisted fries were unique and delicious as well. Get the dill pickle ranch! It's so good. And so is their sweet bourbon BBQ sauce. Everything was great! Our server, Kimmie, was so sweet and gave great recommendations. Restaurant is very quaint and the low lighting made for a great atmosphere. We will definitely be going back. This may well become one of our favorite places. The menu has so many good choices. Can't wait to try something f else!

Years ago, Sophia and I ate here for lunch and liked what we ordered. Just over the weekend, we…read morestopped by just for the 2nd time for a repeat. The two of us hardly travel to Poquoson, but drove to the area to check out another place for dessert. Let's see how this visit turned out. We were greeted by the staff when we walked inside. They had a lot of customers for lunch and were busy serving them at tables and the bar area. The decor was well kept and spotless. You can tell they take really good care of the business. After a few minutes lookimg over the menu, we were ready to order. I selected the Pork Belly Cuban sandwich which came with their homemade chips. It was a really good lunch. Both the pork belly and sliced ham were cooked very well and plenty. I forgot what sauce they included (I believe it was chimichurri) really elevated the flavor in my opinion. And there was enough chips as a side which were crunchy and full. Sophia ordered a chili dog which she enjoyed. 1631 had us full for lunch. We'll be sure to stop by the next time we're in town. Till next time :)

Their black and blue burger was delicious, flavorful, b and they didn't overcook it. I haven't…read moretried any other items, but I plan to

All I can say is: don't ask if they're playing the football game when you walk in. Apparently,…read morethat's an offensive question. And just for context, I'm from Asheville -- a town with no shortage of breweries -- and a brewery putting a football game on does not suddenly make it a "sports bar." It was a pretty normal question. What's more offensive? The completely unused stage. Great beer, but the server made me feel like I'd stepped in it the moment I walked through the door just for asking. And by the way, there are more than 12 screens in the place. Every single one was displaying the menu. So... wonder why I asked.

Where do I begin? My son and I have been meaning to go to…read moreJosh's Bar and Grill for quite some time. Last night, we finally ordered carryout. I ordered the 10 ounce ground steak with gravy, onions, and mushrooms, baked potato, and broccoli. Everything was cooked to perfection! The ground steak was tender, the gravy delicious, and the onions and mushrooms were yummy. The huge baked potato was perfectly cooked and they provided tons of butter and sour cream. The fresh broccoli was in a large container, tender, and not overcooked. There was even a nice soft roll. My son ordered the Delmonico steak, prepared, fairly rare, a big fat, baked potato, fresh broccoli, and roll. He thoroughly enjoyed every bite! Everything we received was packaged beautifully and nice and hot. The prices were very reasonable and we couldn't have been more pleased. Thank you, Josh's for a great dinner. We'll be back!

Came for the cocktails! Bartender was friendly and…read moreattentive. I wish they had music playing. On Saturdays tho, they have karaoke. Had a blast listening and watching ppl sing. Pretty decent menu that helps soak up the cocktails! Will definitely be back!

I am very disappointed with the service and food I received tonight at Venture…read more I ordered the pizza special of the day, and it was completely unacceptable. It was mostly bread with very little topping, and it did not resemble what I expected based on the description. What made the experience even more disappointing was seeing another customer receive a beautiful pizza that looked properly prepared. The difference in quality was striking. Because the pizza I received was so poorly made, I asked not to be charged for it. I don't enjoy complaining, but I felt this situation warranted it. I hope you will look into what happened and ensure that all customers receive the same quality and consistency.

Grabbed a quick lunch here while waiting for my husband's surgery to be over at the VA. I got the…read morewagyu taco, the sweet potato taco and the pork belly taco. The pork belly was like chewing through rubber. The wagyu was way too cheap to be wagyu ($7.50? Come onnn). The sweet potato taco was pretty good though. So, one third of my meal was good. I also waited at the front of the restaurant for quite a bit before anyone even knew I was there. You need a bell or something. Decent fare but, nothing I'd recommend.

I called before driving over to make sure the kitchen was still open. Instead of simply letting me…read moreknow it had already closed, the employee told me I should just go to Wawa. I found that to be very disrespectful and unprofessional. If I wanted Wawa, I would have gone there in the first place. A little courtesy and better customer service go a long way. Unfortunately, this interaction left a bad impression, and I won't be trying this place at all.

Normally Food is excellent but TODAY it was absolute trash!!! The fries had no taste the batter for…read morethe tenders was awful ....it was a straight tragedy, everyone was complaining and the only thing the cook had to say was "he didn't know" did not offer another option, the bartender looked at me like I was crazy when I told her it was awful...I won't waste my money again there!!!