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Local Eats

Enjoy our local restaurants and eateries!

Table Service Eateries:

  • Howard-Dooley Cafe – 725-9996 – 9303 Buckley Hall Road – Open Sun-Tues 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 Mon-Tues, Thurs-Sun 11:30 a.m.-Close – *Waterfront dining, bar holeinthewallwaterfrontgrill.com
  • Linda’s Diner – 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-Sun 8 a.m.-9:30 p.m. *Pizza, pasta, burgers, and much more!
  • Mi Casa Azteca – 725-7272 – 286 Main Street – Open Tue-Thurs & Sun from 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 – 725-7772 – 12 Church Street, Downtown Mathews – Open Mon-Tues, Thurs-Fri 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat-Sun 8 a.m.-8 p.m. *Tasty Seafood, Sandwiches, wraps, ice cream and more!  richardsonscafeonmain.com
  • Salty Dog Pizzeria – 804-505-1014 – 10532 Buckley Hall Road – Open Tues-Thu 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri-Sat 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun 3-8 p.m. *Delicious pizza stop in Mathews! Pizza (Vegan/Gluten free also available), Calzones, Subs, Salad Bar
  • Southwind Pizza – 725-2766 – 44 Church Street, Downtown Mathews – Open Wed-Thurs 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m., Fri 11:3-9 p.m., Sat 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m.-9 p.m. *Great pizza, salads, sandwiches & daily chef’s specials!  Brunch on Sundays.  southwindpizza.com
  • White Dog Bistro – 725-7680 – 68 Church Street – Open Thurs-Sun 5-7 p.m. *Local Fine Dining, Bar  whitedogbistro.com

Quick Service Eateries

  • Daily Grind – 804-725-3424 – 10744 Buckley Hall Road – Open Mon-Sat 8 a.m.-3 p.m. – *Coffee House with specialty coffees, teas, smoothies, frappes, iced coffees, yogurt; various bakery items and lunches
  • Hardee’s – 725-7468 – 27 Main Street, Downtown Mathews – Open Mon-Thurs 5:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri & Sat 5 a.m.-11 p.m., Sun 6 a.m.-10 p.m.
  • Island Stop Market – 804-725-2323 – 3768 New Point Comfort Hwy, Port Haywood – Open daily 6 a.m.-7 p.m. *Great Pizza, BBQ, sandwiches.  islandstopmarket.com
  • Seafood Shack Food Truck – 804-725-6934 – Located in M&M Building Supply Shopping Ctr, Mathews – Open Thurs-Fri 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
  • Shun Xing – 725-4682 – 183 Main Street (next to Food Lion) – Open daily 11 a.m.-10 p.m., except Fri & Sat 11 a.m.-11 p.m. and Sunday Noon to 10 p.m. *Chinese food to go or eat in
  • Subway – 725-3181 – 10968 Buckley Hall Road (behind Hardee’s) – Open Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-10 p.m., Sat 8 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun 9 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!

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 – Advance notice required
  • Island Seafood – 804-725-4962 – Located on Risby Town Road, Gwynn’s Island – Open Wed-Sat 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Island Stop Market – 804-725-2323 – 3768 New Point Comfort Hwy, Port Haywood – Open daily 6 a.m.-7 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
  • Sea Farms Seafood Shack Truck – 804-725-6934 – Located in M&M Building Supply Shopping Ctr, Mathews – Open Thurs-Fri 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.-2 p.m.