Local Eats

Enjoy our local restaurants and eateries!

Table Service Eateries:

  • Beach Bum BBQ (formerly Lynne’s Family Restaurant) – 725-9996 – 9303 Buckley Hall Road – Open Mon-Wed 7 a.m.-3 p.m., Thurs-Sat 7 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun 7-11a.m. *Great homemade BBQ, brisket, Home Cookin’ and delicious 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.
  • 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 in town!
  • Mathews Grill & Deli – 804-505-1024; 296 Main Street – Open Tues-Fri, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat-Sun, 8 a.m.-9:30 p.m. *Pizza, pasta, burgers, and much more! Serving breakfast on Sat-Sun 8-11 a.m.!
  • 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 Sun-Tues, Thurs-Sat 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Wed 11 a.m.-3 p.m. *Tasty Seafood, Sandwiches, wraps, ice cream and more!
  • Salty Dog Pizzeria – 804-505-1014 – 10532 Buckley Hall Road – Open Mon-Tues, Thu-Sun 11 a.m.-8 p.m. – *BRAND NEW 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-Fri 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Sunday Brunch 10 a.m.-3 p.m. *THE best pizza, salads & sandwiches in town!
  • White Dog Bistro – 725-7680 – 68 Church Street – Open Thurs-Sun 5-8 p.m. *Local Fine Dining, Bar

Quick Service Eateries

Daily Grind – 804-725-3424 – 10744 Buckley Hall Road – Open Mon-Thurs 6 a.m.-6 p.m.; Fri/Sat 6 a.m.-8 p.m. – *BRAND NEW Coffee House with specialty coffees, teas, smoothies, frappes, iced coffees, yogurt and various bakery items

Hardee’s – 804-725-7468 –  27 Main Street, Downtown Mathews – Open Mon-Thurs 5:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri & Sat 5:30 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 from 6 a.m.-7 p.m.  *Great Pizza, BBQ, sandwiches

On The Flip Side – 804-384-8987 – Food Truck on Main Street – Open most weekend days – *Delicious American Asian cuisine!

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 Neck Oyster Co. – 804-815-6132 – www.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 Tues-Sat 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Island Stop Market – 804-725-2323 – Located at 3768 New Point Comfort Hwy, Port Haywood – Open daily from 6 a.m.-7 p.m. www.islandstopmarket.com
  • Oysterman’s Bay Bies – 804-725-8556 – Oyster Seed
  • Sea Farms – 804-725-9113 – Mill Point Road (Rt. 669) – Open Mon-Thurs 8a.m.-3 p.m.
  • Sea Farms Seafood Shack Truck – 804-725-6934 – Located on Main Street, Mathews – Open Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.-2 p.m.