The food was good, the service was great. We were there with our two dogs and were made to feel at…read morehome. They didn't even mind when mom lost track of her end of the leash and her dog wandered into the dining room proper. Pinky just walked him back out to the patio and asked if anyone was missing anyone. And make sure to ask for Pinky's special homemade sauce. Doesn't matter what you're eating. She should bottle it.

Overall, we had a nice experience at To Do Cafe & Seafood. We stopped by this restaurant while…read moredriving to Va Beach because I think it was one of the few places that was: 1. no too far off route, 2. allowed dogs and 3. was open. The restaurant has a pretty low/relaxed vibe. So low/relaxed that I thought the two people at a dining table who let me know that the porch was open for service were customers. Oh! The paper place settings have little tidbits on Virginian trivia and history. For our dining enjoyment, we went with a couple of orders of burgers. I thought my burger was pretty tasty, especially with the restaurant's special BBQ sauce. Also, I thought the portion sizes were pretty generous for the price. The only very minor issue (as of March 2026) was that the restaurant did not have its liquor license, so we could not order a round of beers go accompany our burgers. Other than that small detail, we had no problem with the restaurant. Oh, I almost forgot to mention that service was pretty good, and the prices were pretty reasonable.

My mom and I have been to Bubba's several times. The fried fish is always on point, never salty and…read moretastes fresh! The crab cakes, oysters, shrimp, fries, sides and even the hush puppies are delicious! The portions are plenty. Oh, they also have the bomb chilly on occasion! Sorry no pics, I get too excited when my plate arrives. The staff is super friendly and provides all around great customer service. You should definitely eat here when in Tappahannock!

We tried the fish & chips, and various baskets: shrimp, gator bites, and chicken nuggets (for the…read morekids). Everything was fresh and delicious.

We got very tasty and decently sized steamed crabs on Friday night. Well seasoned and perfectly…read morecooked! A couple of the crabs were a little light, but most were decent. My only complaint was that when I called to order, they quoted me $60/dozen for the large but they ended up charging me $70 (which I didn't realize until I got home).

An understated, hometown legend. Always well-prepared and nicely seasoned crabs. Other seafood…read moreselections, too. We love this local, small business.

The building was very clean and nicely displayed seafood in refrigerated cases. The staff greeted…read moreyou politely once you entered the building. The staff worked to make sure our order was ready on time. We called the day before and placed an order for freshly made crab cakes and steamed crabs. The person that waited on us also instructed my wife on home to cook the crab cakes. They even had fresh pies for sale. We will be back against soon!

What they do they do very well. We get oysters there at least once a month. Very friendly !read more

Boondocks has great food & service. It's definitely worth the drive, especially to support local!…read more Highly recommend to everyone

Food is great. BBQ, appetizers, crabs- excellent! Could not be more friendly! Check them out!read more

It was amazing love the steamed crabs, and they are very generous, but the seasoning if you like…read morethat plus they always throw in some extra legs and claws

This family-owned seafood truck has been around for decades. My family comes here for fresh oysters…read moreand crab. Everything is local and fresh at rock-bottom prices. This is a Southern Maryland institution. Take-out only.

Thank you Yelpers for your reviews which helped us decide to come to this amazing spot !! It…read morewasn't very busy. It was 6:30 on a Thursday. Annastasia was very seer and prompt. She had the cutest southern charm. I had the BLGT sandwich on a bun. My husband had the shrimp platter. We had to try the pimento quesadilla and it was excellent. The dill ranch was a great compliment. Very fresh !!! While we were just staying the night after looking at a boat in Lottsburg, it was quite a treat to eat such delicious food at a reasonable price and have such a kind server. Highly highly recommend !!!!

We're back 8 years later and the food is still amazing! We had the fried pickles, flounder…read moresandwich, pig and pimento and the fried shrimp. Clean restaurant and great service. Highly recommend!

We happened to be in Tappahannock, VA on a Monday evening celebrating our nephew's birthday and, by…read morechance, ended up at 528 Italian American Restaurant, and we're so glad we did. We had a party of 10, and they were incredibly quick to accommodate us. From the start, the service stood out. Our server worked hard throughout the evening to ensure everything was smooth and that we had an excellent dining experience. The food was fantastic. A few of us ordered the 40 oz. Tomahawk steak with shrimp and two sides, and it was easily one of the best steaks I've had. While $120 is definitely an investment, it was well worth it, the meat was tender, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. The sauce on the side complemented it nicely, the sides were delicious, and the presentation really elevated the entire dish. It's also large enough to easily feed two people. Others at the table enjoyed a variety of dishes, including the surf and turf special (ribeye and shrimp for $40), a fish sandwich, and a ribeye steak and cheese. Everything that came out looked and tasted great. They also brought out complimentary bread with a homemade dipping sauce, which was a nice touch. You can tell they take pride in their food--we got the sense that much of it is made in-house. We also tried a few desserts, and they did not disappoint. The carrot cake, in particular, was one of the best I've had. Inside the restaurant was large and looked like they could host banquet and parties. We even had the opportunity to meet and talk with the owner, Tony, and were impressed by his background and passion for what he does. Overall, we had a great experience, and most importantly, our nephew had a wonderful birthday celebration. We will definitely be stopping back in the next time we're in the area.

The food was good and the portions are amazing! I had the blackened Salmon and had to take a good…read moreportion home. Not such a professional way to order wine off the menu. Nobody knows the price ‍

Great local spot. We've ordered crabs from them many times and they've always been on point. Good…read moreservice. Down home vibe. Locally, this is exactly the kind of chill seafood spot I'll visit time and time again. Cap'n Pat's rules!

Me and the person I was with got crabs to share it was a special for forty dollars it was six male…read morecarbs a half pound of shrimp steamed or fried three hush puppies and your choice of two sides it was really good.

Stopped here for late lunch after the place we originally stopped had only half a menu available…read more(Boar's Head recall). What a lucky turn of events for us! What we originally thought was simply a fish market actually is nicely decorated market AND restaurant, with a pretty nice menu! I had the poke bowl (DELISH!), hubs had the special crab pie (decadent). Service was awesome, food was just as good! We have definitely added this place to our lunch-out rotation!

Poor service, with attitude. Food overpriced and very average in taste. The owner was nice but…read moreunfortunately had an insufficient staff that was not able to follow through or acknowledge the needs of the customers. The atmosphere was okay.