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.

We had such a fun night here celebrating dad's 30th birthday! Our server was literally the best…read moreI've ever had (but I forget her name) and the crab cakes were out of this world. She brought us a collection of their house made sauces for us to try without prompting, and we loved all of them! Our 3yo enjoyed watching the boats come and go, and our waitress had his meal come out faster so he wasn't hangry. It was such a joy to come here!

This waterfront restaurant is adorable and just what you'd like for a casual meal. The service was…read moregood and the views spectacular. We all ordered fried fish which was a bit overdone. But the giant warm pretzel is what impressed us the most. All in all a good time.

I'm afraid Southwind has lost its appeal. I used to love this place, but something has changed. The…read moreservice is so slow and inattentive!!! They don't seem able to handle their business with time and attention to everyone. It's hard to watch our waiter serve folks who came in after we did, then serve newcomers before we got our meal! We only ordered a small pizza and wings. The lettuce salads were good because I love their dressing, but what happened to the cukes, red onions, etc. - 2 cheery tomatoes ? , I guess it was a bad night and we need to show up earlier? This is the second time we've had extremely poor service here. The Salmon has always been a favorite - it's now dry...overcooked. And the pizza, although delicious wasn't the the small crusty 4 piece I'm used to. I received 8 very thin crusted pieces.. I'm just so disappointed!

Stopped in for lunch during the festival. I had had their pizza before but got sandwiches this…read moretime. Everything, including the service, was great!

My husband and I stopped for a late lunch, and were happy to find an updated menu of diner…read morefavorites with some creative additions. We shared a dinner portion of oysters plus a Chesapeake burger, both of which were perfectly prepared. The oysters were huge and succulent with a very light breading. They were accompanied by fries and Cole slaw, with cocktail and tartar sauce on the side. The burger was cooked medium rare as I requested, and was especially tasty since it was topped with lump crab meat, bacon, lettuce, and tomato. I got it with sweet potato fries, which were dusted with a touch of cinnamon and were a perfect side kick for the burger. We ended up taking home about half of each meal because we wanted to leave room for ice cream It just seems wrong to leave a well-preserved early 20th century diner with a soda fountain and counter seating without having some sort of ice cream! We were pretty full, so we shared a hot fudge sundae, which was definitely big enough for us both. It had vanilla ice cream, a generous portion of hot fudge, whipped cream, nuts, and two cherries (since we were sharing). We had a choice of wet nuts or peanuts, and I chose peanuts, as the salty flavor is a nice complement to the sweetness of the rest. Overall, we enjoyed this visit and hope to come back. I'd like to try the Caprese Burger and maybe have more oysters. They offer gluten free buns as an option, which is a helpful touch as well. Whether you live in Matthews or are just traveling through, it's worth a stop.

This seems to be the staple constant casual dining establishment in Mathews. Cute diner type place…read morewith a side window to order ice cream from the sidewalk and daily specials. Includes seating on outside tables on sidewalk and inside has booths, tables, dessert fridge, in a diner atmosphere decorated with local historical pics and artifacts. Very friendly and respectful staff.

We went for my best friends's wedding rehearsal dinner. We had about 13 people, which can already…read morebe difficult for a restaurant to prepare for. However, they were more than accommodating. Also, we booked the reservation for 7:30 PM and, even though they closed at 8 PM, they still graciously accepted my reservation and provided us with the most outstanding service. I ordered the low country skillet, which was like a seafood boil with sausage on top of cheesy grits with a side of green beans. It was delicious and hearty. I recommend ordering this dish, especially since our server deemed it as one of the restaurants signature dishes. I also had a glass of Malbec red wine, pair of quite nicely with my meal. One of the other guests ordered the corn dip, which had a side of pita chips to dip into. The corn dip was slightly thick and sweet, with a few slices of avocado sitting on top. Also delicious. Highly recommend this place if you are craving a New American cuisine with a southern twist.

Everything we had was really fresh. I would've ordered the curry for next time. I came for a…read morebirthday and it was such a lovely intimate restaurant. We ordered a few appetizers and entrées and everyone pretty much enjoyed their meal. I do feel like the flounder was a little bit undersea, but everything else was pretty good. The service is also pretty good. It felt very homey yet elegant

Catered our girlfriend gathering and cannot rave enough about the steamed shrimp with corn on the…read morecob, new potatoes, and seasoned perfectly. Served with fresh green beans and Brussels sprouts that were cooked to perfection. It was what you dream about when you think of Shrimp Boil. Oh, and don't forget Gammy's Shrimp Dip. I ate every drop.

Amazing food and great service. A little bit on the pricey side but not to bad. Only reason it's a…read more4 and not a 5 is because the waitress left us waiting for 30 minutes before checking if we needed something else to drink

The service and food are ALWAYS awesome!! It can get very busy in season but everyone is friendly…read moreand hustles! Seafood is on point but the appetizers and specials are the stars The staff is very genuine and friendly!! Music most Fridays in the summer! Love this place!

One of the only restaurants in the area so prepare for a wait, and there isn't much parking. We had…read moreto park at the museum down the street and walk. Our server was great and was doing her best to keep up. Food and appetizers came out fairly quickly for how packed it was (35 min wait on a Saturday night), definitely try the crab puppies! I got the Jackson Creek Boil and I was wowed! It was cooked to perfection and the seasoning was just right. The andouille sausage was some of the best I've ever had. Key lime pie was just okay. I got a half dozen oysters too which were lovely. Lovely view of the marina, just be careful where you park! Also be warned, they do sell out of items. They were out of rockfish when I arrived, and while I was eating, they ran out of crab legs. Get there early!

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

A beautiful location with friendly staff, good food, and bonus that the patio was spacious and dog…read morefriendly! We truly enjoyed our first visit, our only wish was that the snapper special for 2 came with sides.

We were feeling nostalgic and wanted a taste from "home" (VA). Oysters have always been a big part…read moreof our thanksgivings in the past. Having moved south, we decided to treat ourselves to some rappahannock oysters, and never having ordered them, we were not quite sure what to expect, but boy oh boy, we were NOT disappointed! Our package arrived timely, oysters were packed in ice with so much TLC. We were so excited to receive the 2 quarts, in tact and cold. A huge shout out to Rappahannock Oyster for delivering on a job well done! The personal touches to the packaging screamed top of the line customer service! Your hands-on team ROCKS!!! Thank you!

I received excellent customer service from Rappahannock Oysters. The clams that I got had great…read moreflavor. They only needed a quick wash for a bit of sand and were ready for roasting and later clams and spaghetti. I'll be ordering all of my shellfish from here!

Everything is good the ambience the service and I haven't tasted any bad food there yet. Love it !!read more

We were seated outside and enjoyed a lovely view, which made for a great atmosphere. The food was…read moreexcellent, though we wish the service had been a bit warmer and more attentive. The crab soup was flavorful, and the shrimp tacos were absolutely amazing. Just keep in mind that you'll need to assemble the tacos yourself. The Cobb salad was fresh and crisp, and the hush puppies were a standout--we absolutely loved them! Overall: Food: A+ Service: C If the service matched the quality of the food, this would have been an exceptional dining experience.