The name of the place is true. The food is traditional, nicely plated and portions are generous. It…read moredid take a while (30+ minutes) to get the order, but this is because the spot is so popular. The wait staff is very pleasant. Finding a restaurant that's actually open in Crisfield is surprisingly difficult. I can't tell you how many restaurants that I went to were closed; like, on a Saturday night, not a Monday or a Tuesday, with no explanation as to why. From Scratch respects its stated hours of operation, and so it's known as a reliable business. Some of the locals told me that the restaurant industry here has suffered due to the pandemic. It's the residents of Crisfield who directed me to go to From Scratch knowing that I could get some tasty vittles. The meat omelet is hot, satisfying and yummy. The thick-cut bacon is properly prepared. I love that I can get pumpernickel toast here, not always the case when eating out. This is good value for the money.

It was my first time visiting this restaurant, and I liked the fresh toast…read more The service nice

I have eaten here a million times and the food and service is always amazing. If you don't know…read morewhat to get try the pizza or the chicken. MMMMMMmmmmm

I was not hopeful when I walked in. Stopped here because not much near the marina was actually…read moreopen. Spartan but functional decor. Menu is mostly sandwiches and burgers. I got DH a fried fish sandwich and got a cheesesteak, with fries and onion rings as sides. Food was well prepared and tasty. Onion rings were perfect. We were both happy with our selections. Happy to support a local business.

Yesterday we made a return visit to the Island House for a late lunch while enjoying a relaxing day…read moreon the Eastern Shore. This place is great! The staff and kitchen crew are CONSISTENTLY AMAZING! The food was (and always is) fresh and cooked perfectly, which is hard to find with seafood sometimes- but we have been here multiple times, and they never fail! There is a GREAT VIEW from any seat in the restaurant and the vibe is exactly what you would want in this hidden gem of a fishing town! The staff is SO friendly and accommodating also, we felt welcome and not rushed! We will be back and will be ringing the bell!

Delish. Highly recommended by our neighbors in VB who know the owners. So, when driving to Delaware…read morefor the weekend and going past it, we decided to stop in. It's a long drive into the middle of nowhere to a very charming beachfront town but it was a dreary and rainy day. We easily parked in the large gravel lot and walked inside and were immediately sat at a table by the water with a lovely view. Our waitress was prompt and super friendly. We chose to get the crab hush puppies and were thrilled to see they were made fresh and hot to order and tasted phenomenal. We devoured them quickly. We decided to split the fish taco meal since it was lunch for us and it came with two large-sized tacos and cole slaw. It was a nice portion for an entree and was easily enough for both of us for a lighter lunch. Really delicious sweet tea so I took some to go. Small gift shop attached and tons of seating inside and expansive views of the water with a back wall of windows all around.

I always have a great time at Food For Thought. Whenever we visit, it's usually with a big family…read moregroup, and this time we had eleven people. The staff is consistently gracious and accommodating, which really sets them apart from other restaurants that seem to dread large parties. Even on a busy Friday night, we were seated in under thirty minutes. Our waiter was friendly, attentive, and handled multiple tables with ease. He stayed on top of our orders and refills, and he took allergies seriously, checking with the kitchen to make sure certain dishes were safe. That level of care is always appreciated. As always, the food was excellent. I usually go for the crabcakes, but this time I tried the special, a crowned salmon, and it was so tasty. They truly do seafood well here, and the portions are always hearty. Every experience here is consistently great. The atmosphere is welcoming, and the manager even stopped by our table to check in, which was a nice touch. I always recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting Williamsburg.

I was impressed with FFT overall. Liked the theme of thought provoking sayings…read more Really enjoyed the drinks my wife and I had (Old Fashioned and a Margarita). Bread bowl was fresh and tasty. (cornbread and sweetroll). My baby back ribs were fall of the bone delicious. My wife enjoyed the chicken dish as well. It was busy and bit close seating. Waitress was attentive and friendly/helpful.

Whoever is cooking here is making this food with LOVE. Like the love you felt when your grandmother…read moremade food for the whole family. If you're someone who doesn't like a building with some charm and character this isn't for you. For anyone else that wants feel a little hug with every bite this is the place.

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.

This place is truly amazing. Alex, she's wonderful and the drinks were perfect The food even…read morebetter, we will be back. The drive is worth it! The staff friendly & the service is amazing! The ambiance is a rustic fisherman's shack and we loved it!

Food was substandard, we ordered to go because we had our pets with us, but to be so close to the…read moreocean, this seafood was subpar. Also whoever took our order on the phone was kinda clueless to taking an order, and instead of charging my husband for a combo platter like was listed on the menus, charged for each item individually. For 3 of us ( I think my daughter got a cheeseburger) it was over $100!

This restaurant/bar is located inside of an hotel that I stayed at. The food was very good. The…read moreemployees were welcoming and it's nice inside. Has a nice outside area too I believe

The reviews were great .Unfortunately their Happy hour specials they ran out of everything. Their…read moredrink they didn't have the passion fruit juice.So we suggested to make it with pineapple juice.Do five of us had their drinks and left.Its inside a hotel.

My husband and I stopped for a late lunch, and were happy to find an updated menu of diner…read morefavorites with some creative additions. We shared a dinner portion of oysters plus a Chesapeake burger, both of which were perfectly prepared. The oysters were huge and succulent with a very light breading. They were accompanied by fries and Cole slaw, with cocktail and tartar sauce on the side. The burger was cooked medium rare as I requested, and was especially tasty since it was topped with lump crab meat, bacon, lettuce, and tomato. I got it with sweet potato fries, which were dusted with a touch of cinnamon and were a perfect side kick for the burger. We ended up taking home about half of each meal because we wanted to leave room for ice cream It just seems wrong to leave a well-preserved early 20th century diner with a soda fountain and counter seating without having some sort of ice cream! We were pretty full, so we shared a hot fudge sundae, which was definitely big enough for us both. It had vanilla ice cream, a generous portion of hot fudge, whipped cream, nuts, and two cherries (since we were sharing). We had a choice of wet nuts or peanuts, and I chose peanuts, as the salty flavor is a nice complement to the sweetness of the rest. Overall, we enjoyed this visit and hope to come back. I'd like to try the Caprese Burger and maybe have more oysters. They offer gluten free buns as an option, which is a helpful touch as well. Whether you live in Matthews or are just traveling through, it's worth a stop.

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.

There is a parking lot for it. For appetizers we had fish bites(comes with maybe 12ish) and bacon…read morewrapped scallops(comes with 3). I had pecan crusted mahi mahi and raspberry cake for dessert. We went on Tuesday around 4:30pm. The food was cooked so delicately!! The bacon was as good and the scallops were too, but together I feel the bacon overpowered the scallops a bit. The bites were moist and lightly breaded (not super like fried). The breading had basically no seasoning tho, so you really relied on the sauce. I could have eaten a whole plate of these Fish was moist and I could actually taste the pecans! Bread tasty too. Gnocchi fresh and mushy/springy at the same time. It was more filling than I expected. The cake was a BIG slice of cake! Sweet and fresh and spongy! Ambience was sooo chill. The boat side had a few quiet boats going in and out and there was lots of seating outside (an upper and lower deck). The restaurant got more busy around 5pm. The music was also very chill and romantic. Service was prompt. We didn't have to wait for our food very long at all.

We had a nice lunch at the Island Hideaway on Solomons Island. It was busy in there even for a…read morelater lunch. Our server was very friendly and attentive and refilled our drinks often. We split the crab chowder, which was very tasty! And then I had a fried haddock sandwich with a side caesar salad. I really liked my sandwich. It was perfectly battered and fried. My husband had the crab cake sandwich and a side of the scratch corn. The crabcake was good, but the scratch corn was too greasy for our taste. Overall, the food was really good, and the water view is really nice. Great place for a meal! Side note: their cakes looked incredible, but we didn't try them this time. I would definitely consider going back for a slice of cake.

The restaurant had a sense of class but the Maître D' warmly greeted us and the atmosphere relaxed…read moreto a casual comfortable. Our Server, Angie was pleasant and very helpful. We shared a California roll made with real Blue Crab!!!My wife had the Scallop with Truffled Carrot Butter, Balsamic ReductionBaby Carrots, Sauteed Greens and Saffron Risotto. I had the Paella (Local Clams, Jumbo Shrimp, Lobster Claw, Andouille Sausage, Mussels, filet of flounder with Creamy Saffron Risotto and a Garlic, Wine, Tomato and Saffron Broth! Delicious! Freshly made seafood!

Amazing service and the sushi (cooked and raw) does not compare to anywhere else . Drink…read moreselections are fun and had crafted.