Took my family here. We were promptly seated and treated with smiles. The restaurant was nice with some great views. The tables are far apart from each other and didn't feel crowded at all. My wife and I love the bowl of cream of crab soup. The table loved the Calamari, great light breading and perfectly fried. Good size portion too. My wife and I enjoyed the broiled seafood platter. My grandson loved the fried clams. Of site free parking, but can be tight or overflowing. read more

Village Restaurant - Family ready for dinner. - Seafood Near Me - Chincoteague, Virginia

We've been coming here for years and the experience was great. For this recent visit, something has changed. The customer service was lacking (maybe it was too busy on the day we were there). The seafood, although fresh, felt like it was rushed. The chicken parm was decent. Worth checking out if you want a sit down type of restaurant. read more

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The waitress and hostess, were attentive and friendly. The food, french fries, bread, apple sauce, were excellent! But the fried shrimp were overcooked. They were rubbery, tough and dark brown. Totally different from the light golden shrimp i expected. Wish i had had enough gumption to say something about them before i ate them. read more

We came here on a Friday evening without reservations around 7:45 PM and were able to be seated in less than 20 minutes. The decor is very much like a family-style seafood restaurant. The wait staff was very courteous and took our drink orders as we sat down. We put in a large order of appetizers and entrees to get a feel for the local cuisine and it did not disappoint! The coconut shrimp was colossal and the dipping sauce was great, it reminded me of duck (sweet & sour) sauce from a Chinese restaurant. The broiled crab cake was super flavorful and not heavily breaded. The surf & turf hit the spot for me: the lobster tail was great, the filet was cooked as requested, the addon of mushrooms and onions was pricey and worth it, and the crab imperial was rich. Definitely recommend coming here for dinner! read more

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Amazing food great atmosphere You couldn't ask for a better server than Kenzie. Fast friendly and so efficient. Even without a reservation we were seated in less then 5 minutes 10 outta 10 for sure Would recommend to anyone read more

Village Restaurant - Road sign - Seafood Near Me - Chincoteague, Virginia

This restaurant is cute and cozy in a beach/ cottage style. Our waitress was top notch and helped coach me through my first time trying fried soft shell crab. For some reason we all loved the applesauce. Bathrooms were clean. Food was prepared quickly. High marks! read more

I wish I could give this restaurant a higher rating but I can't. I went here three times and had issues with the food and service 2/3 times. The food tasted good but the portions weren't as big as I'd hoped, especially for the price. The service was hit or miss as well. There aren't many options for restaurants on Chincoteague island so I hope I have a better experience the next time I visit this restaurant. read more

Dinner reservation for 7pm on Thursday, June 19th. Our waitress had one party of 17 people in addition to us and 3or4 other tables. Due to this, she was not as attentive as she could have been. Dishes were not cleared and the table was very cluttered. Scallops wrapped in Bacon appetizer was great. Broiled Seafood dinner was mediocre. All of the seafood was overcooked. Rockfish, shrimp, and Scallops were rubbery. Oysters and Clams were ok but crabmeat was overly salted. Maybe a 3.0 at most. read more

Another great dinner at the village. Went as a hungry party of 6 for a 7pm reservation. We started with bbq shrimp, oysters, onion rings, crab balls and coconut shrimp(they're huge). Everything was delicious besides the crab balls seemed bland to me but weren't bad when dipped in the sauce they came in. I had the special- stuffed rockfish it had shrimp, scallops and crab imperial inside. Other people got filet mignon, fried oysters, and two penne pasta with scallops. read more

Village Restaurant - Stuffed rockfish special - Seafood Near Me - Chincoteague, Virginia

The food is pretty good and so is the service. We went on a Saturday night and it was pretty busy. They bring a big loaf of bread for the table. It was good, but not great. Could have had more crust. I had the steak and baked potato and the salad. The steak was good, but not great. My spouse had the crab imperial stuffed shrimp with french fries and she really liked it. Service was good and the portions were large. If the bread and the steak had been better it would be a five star. read more

If i could leave a review at 0 stars I absolutely would. We came all the way from COLORADO to visit here with family, and this was a wild disappoint from start to finish. We understand being busy, or even small mistakes but this was terrible service all around pick somewhere else. AND THERE WAS A HAIR IN OUR FOOD. Came in at 8 (packed) seated at 8:27, no water... and no server showed up til 8:45, and NO food until after 9:31 pm. I asked hostess and owner? What happened and was told its simply due to their poor organization... as they do not have sections for their servers, causing us to be forgotten with a hungry baby present. Everyone around us were served and we were seated in an empty place without getting food until we were getting ready to just leave. Then the blonde hair in our only food happened. I hope yall ignore this place as they can't handle dinner rush. read more

Super good from service to apps, to entrees and atmosphere in general. The Chincoteague oysters were impressively good (considering it's not an "r" month) I also had the crab soup and the crab imperial special. I will be back next time to come to Chincoteague. read more

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We went the day before our 25th wedding anniversary Vow renewal. It was not a great experience. After placing my order, maybe 20 minutes later they told me they were out of the dish that I ordered And in the same breath They said everyone else's food would be right out. We told them not to deliver everyone's food until mine was ready. My meal came with a salad which I never got. And the fish that I ordered was supposed to come with a side dish of green beans and that also never came. Lastly, I ordered dessert as did everyone else at the table and it was all delivered except for mine. Took about 10 minutes to get the waitress to come back and then everyone had eaten their dessert. Well, my friends encouraged me not to tip at all. I did leave 20% although the service was really terrible. read more

Dinner was delicious! We were recommended by the hotel staff and double checked here. The menu and specials have all types of seafood. We had raw oysters, bacon wrapped scallops and seafood delight. All well done and fresh, I wish there were other options to go with the oysters like mignonette sauce. Our server, Ricky was great. It seemed like a family run place and the staff knew many of the patrons. Made for a great night. read more

A lovely place right on the water with incredible views! Friendly hostess and wait staff will take care of you. Be sure to make reservations! Traditional seafood fare, done right and done fresh. We come here at least once every time we're in Chincoteague. read more

if you want good crab cakes, save your time and money and go somewhere else or make your own, They were so small and just some minced crab meat and not lump meat. some kind of filler, and not seasoned good. We had crab cakes from many places and these were the pits. Come on Village People, get with it... read more

Staff were very nice and waiter was great. Seafood platter was $38 and very overcooked... I wouldn't recommend. Pain Killer was fruit juice. Outside atmosphere great but bring your bug spray! read more

I'm writing this now because quite frankly I forgot the whole experience. I was invited out the other day and one of the options was the village... It reminded me of not only a poor dining experience but that I had not left a review... Here it is. We got there around 8ish in mid July. We were the only people in the restaurant. Years ago I had a really good experience at the village on several occasions. We ordered and the first 2 things i asked for were not available. We ordered and people started cleaning the dining room around us. I felt we were getting the bums rush. I could hear them in the lobby area complaining about us finishing up... Needless to say I wont be back. The food was marginal the service was crap. I certainly did not feel like a valued customer. read more

Food was fantastic. The place was extremely busy and everyone was very friendly and they communicated well regarding our place on the waitlist list. Bartender made good drinks. Definitely will go back. read more

Want to feel like an unwelcomed out-of-towner?  Then come here.  We had a reservation for 2 and still waited 20 minutes to get seated while we saw walk-ins get ecorted to tables.  The experience was like being back in high school where everyone knew each other and the in-crowd frowned upon the goths.  But, this was our mistake coming here.  The level of service was definitely inferior and immature as we were escorted to our table by a teenager. Regarding the food, we would not label it "cuisine". Broiling scallops is lazy and a sin...why restaurants don't sear them on a hot skillet is truly unbelievable. Additionally, the crab cakes were more cake than crab. Don't expect the little things, any nuance, anything novel or any tlc...everything they have here you can get at most fairly priced restaurants in the area or elsewhere (try driving 50 minutes to Island House in Wachapreague for a classier establishment). My partner and I were still magnanimous by tipping 20% to the staff because it isn't due to the hired staff that this restaurant has turned out this way. read more

Always had a good meal here. Husband's crab imperial was reportedly very good; he enjoyed his meal. The coleslaw sat in way too much slaw dressing; I like it a little dryer. However, the tomato and zucchini side was very good. The special was stuffed rockfish which I suspect was from frozen, not fresh. Had a poor quality taste. It was topped with overcooked shrimp and scallops. The typical cop out on the menu was "market price." Since it was a special, and as with other restaurants I've been, I assume they offer a reasonable price. Imagine my surprise when the bill came:$36-for a very poor-quality dish. I always like to consider the specials as I assume they are fresh ingredients which are plentiful for that time. The service was very good; we did not have to wait long for our meal. The place was busy and we had to wait 10 minutes to be seated. But, given we were there at post season and the restaurant has a good reputation, we were not surprised. The dining room is nice and clean with a view of the marsh on one side. read more

Good food & drinks with excellent service. Soft shell crabs and Stuffed flounder were delicious.

Realized as i am enjoying my leftovers that i never posted my review so this from this weekend... Oh my goodness... we had the pleasure of enjoying a meal with our friend and neighbor who doesn't get out much anymore. I don't know what was better; the conversation or the look on his face and hearing him say Several times how these where the BEST soft crabs he's ever had! I ordered the same and totally agree!!! We enjoyed the stuffed soft crab special!! They were amazing!! I just ate my 3rd one now and heated up in the air fryer made me feel like i was back there on the island!! The cook was accommodating and only lightly breaded the ones for me (gluten issues), the bread smelled amazing and hubby was eager to bring what little was left home! They carry my favorite wine, the coleslaw was delicious, baked potato cooked to perfection! If anyone wants to impress a boss or family member visiting the island, THIS IS THE PLACE! But don't worry even if seafood isn't your "thing" there are so many other options! My Hub loves a good salad and too was not disappointed! Added some grilled chicken to it and wow I'm surprised he was able to finish it all in one meal! Service was fast and friendly!! Atmosphere is pure island charm!! Beautifully decorated!!! Reservations suggested at least until October You wont be disappointed!! read more

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Got the large Seafood Platter, fried. Came with a Maine lobster tail, generous sized crab cake, fried oysters, shrimp, fish scallops. Got fries & slaw for sides. Everything was excellent. I got it carry out. Quite the mob scene picking it up. Could barely stand Will the hordes of folks waiting to put their name in for a table or waiting for one. I was a bit assertive letting the staff know I was there for carry out. Took an extra 10 minutes than promised on the phone to get my food. Not surprised as busy as they were. They were very pleasant. Gave a five star review. My only complaint the Yelp menu hasn't been updated. Listed the Seafood Platter at $31, was $39. That's a 25% misrepresentation. Not that uncommon unfortunately when using Yelp. So one star for Yelp :( Still it was plenty to feed the wife & I. I'd go back and order it again... take out. I don't need a crowded restaurant on vacation. read more

The steaks there are unbelievable. I can't wait to come back. Service is excellent. Love this place and my family loves it too.

Incredible softshell stuffed crab, great view, attentive staff, fair pricing, welcoming to kids! read more

Village Restaurant - Incredible softshell stuffed crabs - Seafood Near Me - Chincoteague, Virginia

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Our large family of 6 walked in at 7p. We were greeted with friendly and happy to see us kind of hospitality. Our server Kara was just as friendly and caring! We felt like we had set down at her dinner table at home. The food was amazing! From our bloody Mary's to our lobster tails and fried scallops everything was perfect! We can't thank them enough for making our last night out while on vacation a memorable one! read more

Despite being sat next to some not-so-pleasant guests, we thoroughly enjoyed our meal at The Village Restaurant. We got the Ahi Tuna to start (encrusted with sesame seeds and flash-blackened and served over a bed of seaweed salad) which was delicious. For our entrees we both ordered the Surf and Turf - the steak was cooked to order (medium rare) but my lobster was overcooked and mushy (my date's was cooked well though; both were fresh). The Crab Imperial was probably my favorite item of the three - it wasn't lump but there weren't any fillers either. I also enjoyed that they served the Surf and Turf with a few onion rings as a nice sort of edible garnish. The staff were all very friendly and accommodating - even though a few of the guests were rude while waiting for their tables/reservations (and our accompanying table mates, not withstanding). I would definitely return to this place next time I'm in town. read more

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My family and I were just there for food and it was the best. Bacon Wrapped Scallops were amazing. I had stir fry with shrimp, it was phenomenal. waitress was the best, funny, and kind. They sung Happy Birthday to my grandmother, it was very cool. I would recommend the Village, but if they're busy, be prepared to wait. read more

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The best meal I have ever had at a restaurant. The people were superb. We drove 4hrs to come here for vacay. We will be back for more * After tonight's food I feel as though I need to add more, just this, GO EAT HERE-DON'T LOOK AROUND read more

Village Restaurant - Crab cake - Seafood Near Me - Chincoteague, Virginia

We hadn't been here since our bad experience in 2022 but we wanted to give it another try. The portions are small for how much they charge and you only get one side. $28 for a piece of half-cooked fish and a small salad is insanity. If you want other sides it's an up charge. The service was terrible, we waited forever for drink refills, soups were served with salads crowding our table, and our server only gave us two options for dessert while other tables were given four options. We ended up having to pay for our tab up front because our server disappeared into the kitchen for the night. Would not recommend for the price read more

First time in Chincoteague on our minimoon trip. Went to Village on recommendation from concierge. We ordered steamed oysters and bacon wrapped scallops as starters. The oysters were fresh and huge. You could tell they were locally sourced. On the other hand, the scallops seemed frozen. For entree I ordered the blackened flounder with salad and coleslaw. I did not enjoy the seasoning on the flounder. Too overpowering of salt and spice. We sat outside overlooking the marsh. Beautiful view and evening with the breeze. Unfortunately, when the breeze stopped the mosquitoes came out to feast. Servers were attentive and pleasant. Overall, the place is okay but would not go back nor recommend. Bacon Wrapped Scallops read more

Village Restaurant - Steamed oysters - Seafood Near Me - Chincoteague, Virginia

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Village restaurant has a nice atmosphere and saved us in this time of social distancing by letting us walk in and grab an outdoor table for a nice dinner. I had thought restaurants would be easier to walk into during this time of pandemic but that's definitely not the case because of socially distanced seating. Nearly every restaurant open in Chincoteague was busy and backed up. Village had friendly service and delicious food and drinks. Pretty good price to boot. The seafood platter was super fresh. No hint of fishiness at all. Delicious oyster though I wonder why they didn't serve it on a half shell... Perhaps to retain freshness. In either case they were easy to pry open. The shrimp, scallops and lobster tail were all great too. The fish fillet could have used a little bit more seasoning. Soft shell crabs were the special of the night. Probably 3 medium sized crabs. Lungs removed and super tasty and soft. All of it was edible with no hammer needed. Calamari appetizer was also delicious especially with the tartar sauce it came with. Some nice side dishes of baked potato and peas, a balcony overlooking the creek and a Woodford reserve on the rocks completed our nice evening out. My wife walked around the corner to take a picture of the sunset. Before tip this feast only ran me $86. read more

Three iof us arrived about 6:30 on a Tuesday evening and they were already packed with a 90 minute wait. They took our number and said come back at 8: the bread 00, if we get a table before then we will call you. We arrived back about 7:30, there was still a long list of people waiting but we were seated in about 15 minutes. We ordered a couple of appetizers and each ordered an entree. The Oysters Rockefeller was awesome, as were the BBQ shrimp and Oysters on the half shell. The vegetable appetizer was grilled Brussel sprouts and while the overall flavor was good, they needed a little more time cooking they were somewhat harder than normal. Our entrees of seafood platter, crab cakes and flounder were great. I highly recommend, don't leave the island without a meal here! The bread was soft and delicious, the slaw was the best I've ever had and the service was friendly. read more

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I forgot to grab any photos! Our first time to town and picked this place randomly and where very happy with our decision. They where quite busy but able to sneak us in as a 2 top. I got the bread with my entree and let me tell you I could eat a loaf of this bread every day it was so light and yummy. I got the stuffed shrimp broiled and there was so much crab Florentine you couldn't even see the shrimp and it was absolutely delicious. Husband got crab cake and scallop special and also loved his food. Waitress was very friendly and wonderful service especially with how busy they where. read more

Had a wonderful mahi mahi dinner at the Village last Saturday. We celebrated a friends birthday. Adult beverages were excellent. Looking forward to returning. read more

Great food good service and very nice daily specials. This is a place worth going to to have a nice meal and meet up with friends to catch up read more

Fabulous service! Candi our server was a pleasure and so fun to chat with. The hostess was so great to squeeze us in on a crowded Friday night. We will definitely be back next time we are in town! read more

Do not waste your money or time at this restaurant. It started with the lack of parking in the lot. We had a reservation and when we got in there it was a cluster f@#k of Kaos. We finally got seated and our waitress was great but the food was awful. The Caesar Salad was bitter the dressing was out of a bottle and the croutons were from a box. The seafood patter was not really edible. The fish filet was almost toxic, the clams were empty the oysters were so hard to open I was afraid to eat them.. The crab whatever it was mushy, the lobster tail was like rubber the shrimp were obviously frozen and the scallops were the only thing that tasted ok. I have never written a review of this nature ever before but the more I thought about it I just couldn't let it go. read more

Fresh, local seafood with an incredible view. We both enjoyed everything at Village Restaurant - it even came served with a huge fresh loaf of bread. My husband devoured the entire thing and loved every bite of it. Pro Tip - Call in advance and make reservations, even if it's same day. They get busy as there aren't many dining options open on the island. Huge bonus points - My husband left his credit card and they had it waiting for us when we realized the mistake the next day. read more