Went out for my husbands birthday and what a treat! Our server happened to be sharing a birthday…read morewith him and what fun we had! The food was great, especially the oysters, the atmosphere was happy and perfect for a birthday night out!

The Dredge is a nice dinner spot offering indoor and outdoor seating in a modern pub meets sit down…read morerestaurant feel. The service is good and staff were all very friendly. Food wise, this restaurant offers a serious seafood steamer feast and we did not miss out! We went with snow crab and shrimp. Cooked just right and cleaned well. We also ordered scallops served on the half shell - Thai chili style. A little bit of a let down as they were slightly overcooked. The chili is quite hot and I like spicy food so it was good with me but too much heat for others at the table. If a good amount of heat is not your thing definitely order the scallops basil style. We are not oyster fans but if you are oysters are a specialty of the house. For sides we had fries and hush puppies. Fries were very good, and the hush puppies were outstanding. Whole pieces of corn inside and cooked to a perfect crunch on the outside I would highly recommend these. We finished off our meal with fried plantains for desert, served with chocolate sauce and whipped cream. A fantastic steamer meal. There is a lot of menu to explore here and entrees seemed to lean toward seafood Mexican style dishes including tacos, burritos, etc. For drinks, the restaurant offers a good selection of beers on tap, wines and a full bar. Definitely recommend and suggest trying a seafood variety steamer style- it was a lot of fun! Cheers, and happy eating!

If Merroir were located somewhere else I would probably knock it down a star, but since there…read morearen't a lot of dining options in the area, it gets 5 stars. It has a water view and a nice casual atmosphere. They serve Rappahanock and Olde Salt (Eastern Shore) oysters and they are the stars of the show...fresh and delicious. My husband loves the red pepper and crab bisque. I really enjoyed my strattietella (sp?) which is a bread with a ricotta and honey spread. They are a "tasting room" which means small portions for high prices. Service has been very good both times I have been.

The ambiance was beautiful right on the water. The service…read morewas top notch, always on time. The food was another story. My wife got oyster chowder and an oyster po-boy. I think she got about 3 Oz of soup, which was flavorless until salt and pepper were added in significant quantity. My wife liked the po-boy. I had a special - the swordfish - for $28 the portion was miniscule and left me quite hungry. I think there was about 8 cubic inches of fish, over a red pepper broth, and served with fried cauliflower. It also required a large dose of salt and pepper to induce some flavor.

Went on a weekday afternoon. Sat at the bar for lunch…read more Wonderful service. My friend recommended the smash burger so we did two. An awesome choice!! I loved the vibe of the place. I want to return to sample more of the menu.

Delicious! Went on a girl's weekend getaway to White Stone and my friend suggested this spot…read morebecause it's her favorite place to grab food. We went for lunch on a Saturday afternoon, plenty of parking spots to choose from, and we were seated pretty quickly when we walked in through the door. Loved that the building was a dentist office before. Very cute decor of a dentist office inside haha. Anyway's we started out with espresso martinis, which were very delicious and just hit the spot. We decided on the brussel sprouts appetizer and to split 2 entrees. I got the smashed burger with their fries and my friend on their pear salad. BOTH were perfection and arrived within a reasonable time. The burger was juicy and the fries were crunchy and soft at the same time. The pear salad was fantastic, and the blue cheese was a wonderful touch. We ate pretty quickly because we were on our next adventure to a cruise sunset down the street. The service was fantastic and the food was delicious. Great lunch spot! Highly recommend!

While staying at the Tides Inn this week, we ate lunch at the Fish Hawk Oyster bar on two different…read moreoccasions. One was inside. The service was slow and the food was fine. We ordered a half dozen raw oysters and a beet salad to share. We were unaware (partially due to not educating ourselves) that the oysters are "river" oysters and not in a salty brine(like an ocean oyster). I would think since the Inn prides itself on the oysters, the wait staff would inform. It would not have changed my mind- I would order anyhow but would be nice to know. The flies are a little out of control inside in my opinion but again would not stop me from eating there but should be handled. The second day we ordered food at the pool. Again service was slow. We ordered the oysters again with a side of French fries and fruit. My husband ordered a beer which was not brought out for quite some time(after I had to remind two ppl - after our food was brought out) . The Tides Inn is a great place to stay and to have the convenience of two restaurants onsite is nice.

My fiance and I use to frequent Fish Hawk for lunch after a morning on the water. Yesterday, we…read moredecided to stop in for our first time this summer. As we arrived, getting ready to dock, we had an employee approach us asking if we were stopping by Fish Hawk. We responded yes and then she asked if we were ok with the $20 2 hour parking fee. What?!?! Yes, The Tides Inn is now charging non guests $20 to dock their boat for 2 hours while you stop in to spend money at their establishment. We left and will not be returning.

This is a nice American restaurant and bar with 5 really good pool tables. They have 3 seven ft…read moretables and 2 nine ft tables. They actually have 3 nine ft tables but the one in the middle is only for the owner and his guests. They charge $10 for an hour of pool, however if you order food and drinks I haven't seen them charge extra for pool. Food is really good here. I have had crab imperial and crab stuffed in a flounder, they are so delicious. Always tastes very fresh. Service is great. If you're playing pool and you want faster service, I recommend ordering at the bar and let them know to bring you food at the pool table. They have decent collection of beer as well. They have APA pool leagues on Wednesdays and Thursdays. If you're planning to play pool and have dinner, I wouldn't recommend going there on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Plenty of parking spots on non pool league days. Very spacious.

Very tasty raw oysters! Decent service and great atmosphere! prices are fair for the area. The beer…read moreis cheaper than most places.

If you're looking for a great place to relax, enjoy amazing food, and soak up the waterfront…read moreatmosphere, Dockside Restaurant & Tiki Bar in Colonial Beach is a must-visit. The food is consistently delicious, the drinks are always cold, and the views of the water make every visit feel like a mini vacation. What really sets Dockside apart is the outstanding staff. Emily is absolutely the best! She somehow always knows exactly when we need another drink before we even have to ask. Her friendly personality, attention to detail, and exceptional service make every visit memorable. She goes above and beyond to make sure guests feel welcome and taken care of. Whether you're stopping in for lunch, dinner, or just drinks by the water, Dockside never disappoints. Great food, great atmosphere, and top-notch service from people like Emily keep us coming back again and again. Highly recommend!

Pros:Definitely the best spot in Colonial Beach for live entertainment. The MashUp band is great…read more Cons:The food is mediocre overall. The hostess said she would come find us when a table opened in the main entertainment area, but she never did. The marinated chicken on my salad was tasty, but it was the only good part--the salad itself was very basic, consisting of just lettuce and croutons. The buffalo wings were rubbery and not extra crispy as requested; the server even asked when she delivered them if they were crispy enough, so the request clearly wasn't forgotten. We ordered 10 but could only eat 2, and the rest were thrown away. The hush puppies were just okay, but they were small and dried out easily, needing butter to add both flavor and moisture. Overall:A fun spot for live music and atmosphere, but the food and service miss the mark. Come for the entertainment, not the dining experience.

Customer Service is good, the ambiance was relaxed and enjoyable. The food has changed and is not…read moresalty, I ordered the chicken tenders and tater tots, it was flavorful and cooked well. Hubby ordered fish sandwich with tatter tots, he enjoyed the sandwich too. We were impressed with the quality and taste of the food. I was happy to see they have sift serve ice cream and it was delicious. We enjoyed our dinner!

My husband and I used to visit here a lot more than we do now because it isn't as close to home…read more The food and beer is spectacular! Their burgers and drunken tots are delicious. They have significantly expanded over the years to incorporate a cocktail bar and some other sections. They fill up quick during rush hour times so you want to plan ahead.

Love this spot. Super chill. Good service. Great appetizers at happy hour. Bartenders were cool and…read morelaid back. The whole place had a really chill, friendly vibe to it that makes it comfortable. Two thumbs up.

Went in around 4pm on a Saturday when only a few people were at the bar. We sat,looked at the menu…read moreand put of the 4 bartenders that were there, no one approached us. We sat and waited a little while longer and by that time I didn't want to stay any longer because the bartenders were sitting there talking to the people next to us. Then we got up to leave and one of the bartender was smoking a vape in front of customers. Let's be forreal. Save that for after work or on your break. So unprofessional

The restaurant looks absolutely beautiful inside and out. We walked in and the hostesses gave us…read morefunny looks. Our waiter was great though. The manager came to check us on multiple times and was super sweet. The food was delicious. The appetizer came out quietly. We had to wait a bit for our lunch but they communicated well about where we were in the line up. It was a Sunday afternoon right after church so it was expected. We will definitely be coming back to try different meals and drinks!! The menu had a lot we want to try!!

Today I ordered two entrees and a side, to pick up for take out. The place is very cleqn and…read moreworkers polite. However the food was terrible! We ordered a Diners burger, Virginia burger, and house wings. The Burgers were borderline inedible due to the huge amount of salt. If i had been dining in I would have sent it back. I would not feed that much salted meat to my dog. The burgers dampness also had literally demolished the lower bun and iceberg lettuce. So i had to disgard those sodding blobs. The Virginian burger also salty, and the crab cake, small and underwhelming. The Chicken wings tasteless and dry. On too of this i had no choice but to pay a 10% tip for "take out prepare ". If i can give zero i would. Id say "fire the chef"

Come here to drink beer, but I don't recommend ordering food…read more I had Maryland crab and it was not freshly cooked -- just reheated leftovers. Uncool. Also the outside benches are cut for people with eighteen-inch legs. All others will have to sit uncomfortably close to the ground.

First time here. Great atmosphere. Good selections of beers and food. Good prices and great…read morebartenders. Definitely a place I will be going back to.