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    AJs Bar and Grill

    4.6 (49 reviews)
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    Open 11:30 am - 11:00 pm

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    AJs Bar and Grill - Upstairs dining room - Bars Near Me - Cape Charles, Virginia
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    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials

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    Wedge salad, French onion soup, sirloin, green beans and waffle fries. All Outstanding!
    Meredith S.

    Another fantastic meal at AJ's! When we camp (which is most weekends), we always reserve one night to 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.

    Blackened shrimp salad was very flavorful!
    Edward K.

    My wife saw AJs on our drive into Cape Charles. Checked it out on Yelp and figured it would be a good spot for a casual family lunch. We were seated upstairs in a comfortable booth. Service was solid throughout the meal, our waitress was personable and professional. On a whim, I ordered a dozen oysters because I had seen them being carried into the restaurant as we arrived. Can't beat that freshness! It was fun to have family members try oysters for the first time or the first time in a while. I certainly loved the quality! I also enjoyed a nicely prepared blackened shrimp salad. Everyone at the table enjoyed their lunch. Definitely a nice place to eat in Cape Charles!

    Pam W.

    Fun spot we haven't visited before. The US Women's Soccer Team was playing for the gold so we took a few hours out of our day to have a light lunch and watch the game. We ordered beverages of course. IPA for my husband and a dark and stormy for me. For food we ordered the shrimp quesadilla, which was tasty. It could use some pico on the side. The description said it was on the quesadilla but all I tasted was shrimp, bacon and cheese. Don't get me wrong, it was really good. I'd eat it again and order jalapeños and pico on the side with it. My husband got the oysters. They were good too. The bartender was really nice and watched a little bit of the game when she could so we could talk about it. I really liked this place and will be back.

    Ed won a round of music bingo!! Super fun night!
    Kim B.

    Thank you to our GREAT bartender all week, Katie!!! And the two ladies at the front door are fantastic hostesses!! Great food, fun vibe and just overall highly recommend for a delicious meal and a staff that makes you feel welcome!!!

    Perfect French 75
    Nicole W.

    Wonderful experience! We got there right before they closed but they were still so accommodating & made me a delicious French 75. Really cute little venue.

    Tami T.

    We ended up here after a disappointing experience at another popular local restaurant we had been to for years. We'll just say, this is our new place! Can't say enough good things about the Bayside Nachos! Service was beyond amazing. Definitely give it a try!

    I had the chicken and dumpling soup... delicious!  The house salad with their in house made balsamic and ranch dressings...
    Brandy A.

    Everything was great! Very friendly with great service! The scallop po boy special with waffle fries was delicious. We had the shrimp quesadillas that hit the spot. I had the house salad with house made balsamic and ranch. The chicken and dumplings soup was very yummy. A great dinning experience. We will be back.

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    Tim P.

    The best hamburger I've ever had in my life and that covers a lot of burgers. The fries were also delicious, as was the homemade ranch and burger sauce. It was an amazing lunch. If you are in Cape Charles, this place is a must.

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    Sam N.

    We went there past 9 PM, hungry and craving for some good food, (I was craving a good burger) They did NOT disappoint at all.. service was on point had a great hazy IPA, AJ's Smashed burgers, our friends got steak and cheese and a wedge salad with clam chowder soup and everyone left so happy and more than satisfied. Loved the service, everyone was so friendly. I highly recommend!

    Chicken sandwich with bacon

    Other than a small issue with the hostess forgetting to add us to the list, the food and our waitress were great. It was a busy night but we still had pretty quick service. We ordered the chili nachos, smash burger, and a chicken bacon sandwich. The food was super flavorful and we will definitely be back on a less busy night.

    Kids, mac & cheese, and burger
    Daisy L.

    Food and serviced was great. It was a good environment and our food did not take long to come out.

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    Good place to catch games! Little on the small side. Service was great. Try the wings. Good draft beer specials.

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    The philly cheese steak was amazing. Friendly staff who answered all our questions! Definitely a must visit in cape charles!

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    Service was great while our food wasn't anything to rave about I'd for sure try other things on the menu, love the local bar vibes!

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    This was a great place with good food we both had specials the soup and salad and the smash burger

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    I keep thinking we should maybe try the others on our list, but AJ's keeps drawing us back.

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    The Elephant & Octopus - Mussels were SO good. You'll want more bread to have more sauce.

    The Elephant & Octopus

    4.7(20 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    I recently had the pleasure of visiting The Elephant & Octopus during a day trip to Cape Charles,…read moreand what a cute find! From the moment we stepped in, the atmosphere was inviting! From the moment you walk in, you're greeted by a whimsical, nautical meets industrial interior. Think exposed brick, quirky elephant and octopus artwork, and cozy seating that feels both inviting and upscale. It's the kind of place where you'll want to linger over your meal and soak in the unique ambiance. As for the food, it did not disappoint. I started with the Ale & Onion Soup, and wow. This was comfort in a bowl! The robust flavor of Guinness melded perfectly with the caramelized onions, and the bubbling gruyère on the toasted bread points just took it over the top. It was savory, rich, and perfect for the chilly day. My friend went for the She Crab Soup, and couldn't stop raving about it. Creamy and absolutely packed with local crab meat. The puffed oyster crackers and a sprinkle of Old Bay were the ultimate finishing touch. I managed to sneak a bite, and it was heavenly! We also asked the bartender for a fun cocktail, and they whipped up a bright, lemony drink that was as refreshing as it was beautiful. It was perfectly balanced and not too sweet, served with a citrus twist. Service was great. Friendly, attentive without hovering, and happy to make recommendations. If you're in Cape Charles and looking for a spot that nails both food and atmosphere, you can't go wrong here. Already planning my next visit!

    The food was absolutely delicious and plentiful. Supper friendly staff, in a beautiful historical…read morebuilding. Try the she crab soup. Delicious.

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    Pane E Vino

    Pane E Vino

    4.7(9 reviews)
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    Loved it so much we went two nights in a row. If you want authentic Italian food made and served by…read morean authentic Italian this is your place. Paul is amazing and a gracious host.

    I'm not entirely sure how to write this review. I think everyone here is very well-intentioned and…read moreI don't want to speak negatively about a business the owners are clearly extremely passionate about so please know this is purely describing my experience. Let me start with this: Pane E Vino has the unique distinction of being the first restaurant in thirty-four years to have a waitress who made me cry. I don't think this was her intention, but I wasn't expecting to get shamed (roasted? Aggressively judged?) for my choice of wine. Listen, I have my reasons. I could only have one glass of wine, and I wanted it to be one I liked. But when I ordered a glass of their Pinot grigio, the waitress made a disgusted face and was pretty forceful in suggesting something else. She said the Pinot grigio was not good. Scrunched her face and shook her head. I stammered for a bit and reluctantly agreed to a different wine. When I tried it, it was not what I wanted or liked, and I was embarrassed to have been called out so aggressively and wasted my one glass, so I went to go cry in their restroom (which was very clean, +1.) When I returned, a glass of the Pinot grigio was at my seat because my husband is an angel who can read the room. Our server did not ask how I liked the replacement, but didn't charge for the forced glass, so eh. Okay. I reset my mood in preparation to receive our steak, octopus, and mussels. This seems to be a place where there ARE right and wrong orders. The chef asked how we wanted our steak and we said medium rare. Personally, I like more medium, my husband prefers rare. We compromise like pros. The chef seemed to prefer the "rare" temp so our steak came out nearly raw. My husband said it was the perfect steak, so if this was his review, you may be hearing a different story. But friends, I'll attach a picture. There is no land where that steak was cooked to the temp we asked for. I ate three of the shrimp from the top, which were fine (my husband said "a little chewy.") The octopus was good, but certainly a sharing portion, so not very much. Don't count on it to be a meal, but that's implied. The mussels were well flavored, but quite crunchy. We agreed that they were not rinsed out properly or something-- they had a ton of grit and some significant little pearl-like chunks in them. At this point we were just wanting to leave, so we didn't mention it. In summary, I cried, my husband liked the steak, and we went straight from here to somewhere else to get me some dinner.

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