Love this restaurant. It is consistently good. They have plenty of options on the menu. The food is…read moredelicious. They have multiple indoor and outdoor seating options. The new addition is well done, bright and modern. The servers are great. They have an amazing gift shop and a tiki bar.

This is one of our favorite restaurants in the northern neck area. As you can see by the number of…read morepictures I have posted. We love bringing our friends and family to this place. They have a very nice outdoor space. I highly recommend calling in advance to make a reservation on a nice day. This place gets packed. They have a nice selection of sea food and a couple of choices for meat lovers. Definitely checkout their specials. They often have steak and flounder stuffed with shrimp and crab in their specials. Service can be on the slower side on a busy day. Price is nominal as well. Never had issues with any food. Stuffed flounder is my favorite. Lots of shrimp and crab on the flounder makes it very delicious. I love hush puppies as my side. It's nice and crispy on the outside but soft on the inside. Parking is easy to find as well.

**LEE'S SEAFOOD DINER -- (and I would give it a sixth star if the tyranny of the five-star system…read morepermitted)** I did not eat at Lee's. Lee's ate *me*. I walked in a man and walked out a myth. The moment the door swung open, a bell rang -- no, a *bell tolled* -- and the salt air hit me like a letter from an old lover. Somewhere in the back, a fryer sighed. I understood, instantly, that every meal I had eaten before this one was merely rehearsal. The hush puppies arrived like small golden asteroids from a kinder planet. I bit one. My ancestors stood up. The fried shrimp -- plump, glistening, arranged with the casual confidence of a Renaissance fresco -- were so good that a man two booths over stopped chewing simply to watch me experience them. We locked eyes. Nothing needed to be said. The coleslaw. I will be brief about the coleslaw only because I cannot speak of it without weeping. It was cold. It was crisp. It knew things. Our waitress, whose name was Denise and whose true name is probably written in the stars, called me "hon" exactly four times, each one landing like a papal blessing. She refilled my sweet tea before I knew I wanted it refilled. She *anticipated my thirst*. NASA should study her. The tartar sauce came in one of those little paper cups. Peer-reviewed journals are not ready for what was inside. Décor: nautical rope, one (1) enormous varnished fish, laminated menus soft as old money. Perfect. Flawless. Do not change a single thing, Lee, I am begging you. I left $12 lighter and 400 years wiser. Go to Lee's. Order the platter. Tell Denise I'm doing better now.

Came to Lee's for dinner with my son on an early Friday night in December. Pro-tip: this place gets…read morepopular full quick! It is popular, for all the right reasons, so take that into your planning. We were seated quickly because we arrived before 5:30! By the time we left there weren't many open seats. The waiter was great, well timed and very competent. Inside it was cozy and ready for the Christmas holiday's. Something possessed me so I ordered a margarita. Pretty good! I have crazy margarita standards and this one hit the mark. We also started with hushpuppies. Since I used to have a summer job where ALL I did was make hushpuppies at a fish fry shack, I can personally rate hushpuppies and these were outstanding. I'm a sucker for crabcakes. So, of course, I had to have a crabcake sandwich. I didn't want to go all in on the meal and the sandwich seemed the perfect fit for me. And it was! Just the way I like them and wouldn't have it any other way. I went with mashed potatoes gravy as one side. It was very good and will be my new staple. I wanted a good vegetable that I could identify, but the only option that appealed to me was the cucumber salad. I don't remember the last time I ordered that. After the edition, I should order it more! The reason this has been a successful family run business for the last 80 years is because it is reliable, tastes great, and would be the poster child of a place that excels at "comfort food". And I write that with pride.

Stopped by for the 1st time today for a late lunch, while looking at sailboats…read more Crab cake with shrimp sliders were to die for! Lightly toasted bun with fat lump crab cakes & big tasty shrimp on top, with lettuce & tomato. One of the best cuke salads I've ever had. Also the crab & shrimp chowder was heavenly! Waitress was wonderful and very accommodating. Wish we lived closer!

The food and service here are great ! The Ruben is my favorite! You won't be disappointed! This…read morehome cooking! Price is very fair.

Salt & Meadow is a lovely setting for a nice meal, with a great bar, great views, attentive…read moreservice, and lovely presentations of high quality ingredients. It's a terrific spot for a night out or a special occasion. The food is a 'B.' Salads are properly dressed and creative. Fish is fresh. Clams were a salt bomb. Fried capers that accompanied the soft shell crab were burnt and turned the otherwise nice dish bitter. Crab cake appetizer was perfect.

This place is so cap. It's a fine place to eat but it is so over hyped. They give you a square of…read morefish the size of a cheeze-it and still run you for 70 bucks. It's actually criminal. I go here for the view definitely not the service. I still love it because on this river you simply don't have a choice lol. Ain't nobody trying to slide and give you half decent service on the river. That's a fact.

Patio dining with expansive water views sets wonderful tone for a sunny, spring Saturday. We…read morestarted with cocktails and shared the crab dip which was served with soft pita rounds. I then had the crab bisque and the Shrimp Po Boy. Everything was fresh and delicious. Our server was excellent.

Formal Complaint Regarding Unprofessional and Aggressive Conduct by Manager…read more I am writing to formally bring to your attention an extremely concerning experience my family and I had at your restaurant on [08/30/2025]. We had a reservation for a party of seven, and what should have been an enjoyable evening was overshadowed by poor service, unprofessional behavior, and, most importantly, extremely aggressive conduct by the manager on duty. Summary of Issues Experienced * Two members of our party ordered sodas, which were incorrect, so they chose to drink water instead. * One member ordered chicken noodle soup but was served only broth with no noodles or chicken. * Another member ordered a flatbread pepperoni pizza, which arrived missing a slice in the center. In place of the missing slice, two crackers with sauce and cheese had been placed on the pizza without explanation. When we brought these issues to our waitress's attention, her responses were dismissive and unhelpful. For example, when notified about the soup and pizza, she simply said "ok?" or "is there anything else?" before walking away without addressing the situation. Interaction with the Manager At the end of our meal, we politely requested to speak with the manager to discuss these concerns and understand what had happened with our food. Instead, the waitress returned and said she had removed the chicken noodle soup and pizza from our bill, which we appreciated, but this was not our request -- we wanted clarification, not compensation. When the manager finally came to our table, he approached aggressively and loudly stated, "WHAT DO YOU WANT? I ALREADY TOOK THIS OFF THE BILL!" We attempted to calmly explain and show him the pizza, but he picked it up with his bare hands, threw it onto the table, and yelled, "TWO PIECES OF PIZZA FELL ON THE FLOOR, SO THEY PUT CRACKERS THERE TO MAKE UP FOR IT!" At no point had this been explained beforehand, and he did not offer to remake or replace the pizza. Escalation at the Front Counter Feeling uncomfortable, we decided to pay our bill and leave. However, when we went to the front counter, we overheard staff discussing our family inappropriately. Moments later, the manager came toward us almost running, loudly asking, "WHAT'S THE PROBLEM NOW?!" As a young woman, I felt threatened and unsafe due to his intimidating tone and proximity. My family tried to de-escalate, but the manager became increasingly hostile, yelling at us to "get out" or he would "call the police." When we asked for his name, he refused to provide it, and when we requested to speak with the owner, he continued yelling and ordered us to leave. Why I Am Reaching Out This experience left my family and me shaken. The aggressive and unprofessional behavior of the manager, coupled with the mishandling of our food and the overall poor service, was entirely unacceptable. At several points during the encounter, it felt as though the situation could have escalated physically, which is deeply concerning for any guest in your establishment. I am respectfully requesting the following: 1. A formal review of this incident and the conduct of the manager and staff involved. 2. Clarification on your policies regarding food handling, guest safety, and customer service. 3. A direct response from ownership or corporate leadership regarding how this situation will be addressed. Our intention in raising these concerns is not only to resolve our personal experience but also to ensure that future guests are treated with professionalism, respect, and courtesy.

Beautiful location - right on the water. We had a super breeze. I had the oyster po' boy and it was…read moredelicious, as were the fries. It was Friday night so they were very busy and the service was slow. Husband had fried flounder - he said it was tasteless, but came with coleslaw, which was pretty good. Prices were reasonable. We'd go back if it was't 200 miles away from where we live.

Fresh seafood. Steamed blue crabs. Reasonable prices. Friendly staff. Pretty water view. Accessible…read moreby boat.

Food was amazing. View was amazing. Service was amazing. The stuffin muffin was one of the best…read moreentrees I have had in a while. I make a point to eat here every time we visit the Northern Neck

My husband and I have eaten here a few times. It's so enjoyable we have taken friends and they…read moreliked it as well. It's a cute quaint little place with a beautiful view of the water.

This market came highly recommended by other local businesses. The fresh halibut we purchased was…read morea tad pricey but fresh and delicious. Unfortunately the crab quiche we purchased wasn't as successful. We didn't realize when we made our purchase that the quiches were many weeks old. We purchased them on June 20 and the package dates on the quiche was 5/6/26! I called and left a voicemail hoping this was a typo and received no response, that was VERY disappointing. I may try the fresh seafood again but I would definitely caution anyone to check the refrigerated items well before purchasing.

Way over priced. I get the small business but damn. Might not be a place I'd go back too or rave…read moreabout. Fish was just ok.