I do not say this lightly: this was best fried shrimp I've ever had. Also the best crabcake and…read morefried catfish that have ever graced my palate. The sides were perfection. Just look at the photos- you can see the perfection. Family owned- there were three (maybe four) generations behind the counter and we watched them bread and fry the shrimp and cook everything on demand. Nothing is frozen or pre made. The guys were friendly and fun to chat with; felt like you're at home. This is by far the best soul food seafood restaurant I've ever been to, and besides one other place in Front Royal that offers very different fare it's the best place to get a meal. Please visit this establishment so they stay in business forever. This is the food we all deserve.

Incredible crab cakes! Did not disappoint! Smoky Mac & Cheese was fantastic. Definitely worth a…read morestop!

Primarily to go only. Friendly, reasonable and very accommodating. We make a point of getting some…read morecrab legs & shrimp every time we camp at Endless Caverns or Shenandoah Valley Campgrounds

Stopped by after Fall Festival in Broadway. Order at window…read moreservice - quaint seafood market with some outdoor seats. reasonably priced - love ending the season with some cheap crabs (@$35/doz). Pre-steamed so super quick pick up. Ice cream shop next door but we didn't try (stuffed with apple fritters fm festival).

Went there as a party of 8 for my husbands birthday. I absolutely loved the " political " gag jokes…read morethat were everywhere. you absolutely have to have a sense of humor and not be a Karen! it was $45 per person for all you can eat crab: several of us got that, I got the baltim cheesesteak- it was absolutely horrible yet I didn't complain. when I was paying my bill the what I'm assuming owner lr top manager asked me how everything was and I told him and he took it right off. the service was incredible, the rest of the food was great ( don't recommend the crab dip- it tasted like poorly made buffalo dip ) but nonetheless. we will return!!

Visiting WV from Washington DC looking for a seafood restaurant (pescatarian life ) I stumbled…read moreacross Mother Shuckers... This ambience reminds me of restaurants on the beach. Our waiter took his time to make us aware of all the wonderful delicious seafood appetizers and entrees to try, the food was fresh and delicious. The crab egg rolls were amazing, steam/fried shrimps, fish, scallops all good. The only thing I would suggest is to add crab meat to the crab soup. If you are in the area I recommend this establishment.

Came here with mom and sisters. We were seated right away on Saturday but we came around 5:15 pm…read more The place wasn't full yet. They don't take reservations. We ordered fried calamari. It came with a hot marinara sauce. It was delicious. My mother ordered broiled flounder with baked potatoes and salad. I ordered make my own 3 items which included fried Soft shell crab, fired scallops and crab cake with sides of baked potatoes and onion rings. All dishes came with hush puppies. My sister had fried oysters. They said the broiled flounder had no taste. I liked all my dishes though the crab cake was saltier for me than I normally like. They give you all sorts of sauce and special butter for the baked sweet potatoes. The waitress was really nice and came back and refilled my soda a lot. It's an old restaurant and the ambience is lots of people come here for seafood. Considering it's not close to any sea, it's pretty good. I forgot to take photos to share. When we left around 6:30 the parking lot was full and people were waiting for tables.

While visiting VA we were told this restaurant had good seafood. The place itself is simple, casual…read moreand reminded me of those by the pier fresh catch type restaurant we used to visit during summer break in San Francisco and Seattle. The dishes prepared in a very simple natural way without excess seasoning or breading. Very tasty, fresh and reasonably priced. We had a party of 9 and ordered the steamed crab legs and mussels for sharing. Fried calamari which was lightly coated and super crispy-delicious. We had the fish tacos, lobster tails, the build your own 3 item meal ( crab legs, steamed shrimp and crab cake) this combo was amazing. The crab meat unlike any other I've had before. You get pretty much a crab cake made of only the meat, no fillers. Everyone enjoyed every bite and we will definitely come again on our next visit. Our server was very nice and helpful.

We had crab legs and shrimp as part of a birthday celebration. These were by far the best crab legs…read morethat my husband and I have ever eaten. They were huge, had a ton of meat in them, and were cooked to perfection. We are seafood people and have eaten in several places along the eastern coast, and Captain Billy's far surpasses them all. The shrimp were great too - not over done, large, and had the perfect amount of seasoning. We will definitely be ordering from here!

Friendly service and the food is always top notch. Capt. Billys is our family favorite place to get…read moreseafood here in the valley.

My daughter and her fiancée were looking at a venue for their wedding nearby so we stopped for…read morelunch. Locals, do not sleep on this place! If we were close we would be regulars. My husband is Mexican and he gives it 5 stars. The lime margarita was awesome!the chips were crispy and the salsa perfect. The host who sat us was so friendly and said everything was great but recommended the Burrito Jalisco. My husband and future son in law both got it and loved it. My daughter the pork carnitas and I the chicken chimichanga. Both of us really enjoyed our food. The refried beans reminded of my father in laws and the rice, I don't even like rice, it was so good!! Well Done!! Our server was fantastic and everyone we encountered was so nice!! We are considering having them caterer the wedding!! Recommend some better signage out front though.

Food was outstanding! Servers were attentive and available to refill drinks. Highly recommend it.read more

Convenient location off of Route 66 in a super cute small town along Main Street. Lots of parking…read moreand inside seating (dining room & bar), as well as an outdoor dining area. Great classic diner vibe. First and foremost the service was incredible. Kendra was our server. She was very attentive and super friendly. She constantly checked in on us and was just a delight. We went right for food and skipped apps and drinks. Ordered the steak salad (medium rare) that was perfectly cooked. The dressing was tasty too. Also ordered the chicken club which came with fries. The fries were good. The sandwich was really tasty! Chicken seasoned to perfection and with the bacon, avocado, and cheese it was the perfect balance of flavors working together. The bread was buttery and toasted. Delicious. We were traveling and stopped here. There is a 6% county tax on tour tab called 'restaurant tax' which is in addition to the other taxes. Just FYI. Overall a great place to grab some amazing food with pretty fabulous service. Would go again!

Decent local joint, no frills and friendly service…read more There aren't too many options during the week in the area if you've done a few wineries in the area.

We were out wandering around Wardensville and looking for somewhere to eat dinner. Short excursion…read moreout to Lost River we came across this diner! Reuben's are my typical go to sandwich places, and I honestly have to say this was one of the best ones I've ever had in my lifetime. The meat was so tender it just melted as you ate it. My wife raved about the meatloaf she ordered also. We grabbed two slices of pie from the case to go after dinner. The ambience was incredible. The waitress was great as well. We are definitely looking forward to making trips out here to eat again very soon!

The food was pretty good. The only negative is that they don't allow dogs even outside on their…read morefront porch but that's ok probably owner preference. We would come back our server was great. The outside patio is by the main road but we enjoyed the Mountain View.