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Local Eats

Enjoy our local restaurants and eateries!

Table Service Eateries:

  • Howard-Dooley Cafe –804-725-9996 – 9303 Buckley Hall Road – Open Sun, Tues-Wed 7 a.m.-2 p.m., Thurs-Sat 7 a.m.-7 p.m.  *Great homemade BBQ, brisket, sandwiches & breakfasts!
  • Hole in the Wall – 804-505-1005 – 384 Old Ferry Road, Gwynn’s Island – Open Sun-Tues, Thurs 11:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m., Fri-Sat 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m. – *Waterfront dining, bar  www.holeinthewallwaterfrontgrill.com
  • Linda’s Diner – 804-725-7070 – 56 Pine Hall Road, Mathews – Open Mon-Fri 6:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Sat 7 a.m.-3 p.m. – *Best burgers and fries in town!
  • Mathews Grill & Deli – 804-505-1024; 296 Main Street – Open Tues-Thurs 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m.; Sat 8 a.m.-9:30 p.m.; Sun 8 a.m.-9 p.m.  *Pizza, pasta, burgers, sandwiches and much more! 
  • Mi Casa Azteca – 804-725-7272 – 286 Main Street – Open Tue-Thurs, Sun 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri-Sat from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. – *GREAT Mexican food; Bar in the back!
  • Richardson’s Café – 804-725-7772 – 12 Church Street, Downtown Mathews – Open Mon, Thurs-Sat 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun 8 a.m.-8 p.m.  *Tasty Seafood, Sandwiches, wraps, ice cream and more!  www.richardsonscafeonmain.com
  • Salty Dog Pizzeria – 804-505-1014 – 10532 Buckley Hall Road – Open Tues-Thu 11:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.; Fri-Sat 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun 1-7:30 p.m. *Delicious pizza stop in Mathews!  Pizza (Vegan/Gluten free also available), Calzones, Subs  www.saltydogpizzeria.com
  • The Seafood Shack Fresh Market and Kitchen – 804-725-6934 – 10744 Buckley Hall Road, Mathews – Open Wed-Thurs 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri-Sat 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun 10 a.m.-3 p.m. *Local seafood perfectly cooked; Bar; Fresh seafood to go www.theseafoodshackmathews.com
  • Southwind Pizza – 804-725-2766 – 44 Church Street, Downtown Mathews – Open Tues-Thurs 11:30-8 p.m., Fri 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat 11 a.m.-9 p.m.  *Great pizza, salads, sandwiches & daily chef’s specials!  www.southwindpizza.com
  • White Dog Bistro – 804-725-7680 – 68 Church Street – Open Wed-Thurs 5-7:30 p.m.; Fri-Sat 5-8:00 p.m.  *Local Casual Fine Dining, Bar – Enjoy Our Seasonally Inspired Menu that Includes Favorites from the American South, Items with International Flair, and the Best of the Virginia and Chesapeake Bay Area www.whitedogbistro.com

Quick Service Eateries:

  • Hardee’s – 804-725-7468 – 27 Main Street, Downtown Mathews – Open Sun-Thurs 6 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri & Sat 6 a.m.-10 p.m.
  • Island Stop Market – 804-725-2323 – 3768 New Point Comfort Hwy, Port Haywood – Open daily 6:30 a.m.-7 p.m. (Fri/Sat 8 p.m.)  *Great Pizza, BBQ, sandwiches.  www.islandstopmarket.com
  • Shun Xing – 804-725-4682 – 183 Main Street (next to Food Lion) – Open Mon-Thurs 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri-Sat 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sun Noon-9 p.m. *Chinese food to go or eat in
  • Subway – 804-725-3181 – 10968 Buckley Hall Road (behind Hardee’s) – Open Mon-Thurs, Sat 9 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri 9 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sun 9:30 a.m.-10 p.m. 

*For REALLY quick meals on the go, the local 7-11 (where you turn to go to Gwynn’s Island),  Little Sue (corner of Rt. 14 and 198), and Island Stop Market (Port Haywood) convenience stores serve up some mighty good pizza and sandwiches!

MAKE PLANS TO VISIT OUR NEW WINERY!

ZOLL VINEYARDS – 774-275-7581 – 10309 Vineyard Road, Dutton, VA – Open Wed-Thurs 12-6pm, Fri-Sun 12-8 p.m. *Wines, ciders, and meads with a chocolate and cheese menu!  www.zollvineyards.com

Are you looking for FRESH SEAFOOD while you’re in town or to take home with you??? 

Here’s all you need to know:

  • Chapel Creek Oyster Co. – 804-815-6132 – shuckum.com
  • Eastfields Farms – 804-725-3948 – Fresh Oysters – Open Fri, Sat 8am – noon
  • Island Seafood – 804-725-4962 – Located on Risby Town Road, Gwynn’s Island – Open Wed – Sat. 9:00 a.m.- 5 p.m.
  • Island Stop Market – 804-725-2323 – 3768 New Point Comfort Hwy, Port Haywood – Open daily 6:30 a.m.-7 p.m. (Fri/Sat 8 p.m.) islandstopmarket.com
  • Moughon’s Fresh Market – 804-725-2600 – 40 Main Street, Mathews – Open Mon-Sat 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
  • Oystermama’s Bay-Bies – 804-725-8556 – Oyster Seed
  • Sea Farms – 804-725-9113 – 536 Mill Point Road, Hudgins – Open Mon-Thurs 8a.m.-3 p.m. seafarmsva.com
  • Seafood Shack Fresh Market – 804-725-6934 – 10744 Buckley Hall Road, Mathews – Open Wed-Thurs 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri-Sat 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun 10 a.m.-3 p.m.