The Ladybug's Dining Guide to Cape Charles
Sunset Dining in Cape Charles
A great casual dining spot with western facing views for taking in a beautiful Chesapeake Bay sunset. Our menu favorites are the tuna burger, shrimp tacos, and local "carpe diem" oysters.
65 locals recommend
The Shanty
33 Marina RdA great casual dining spot with western facing views for taking in a beautiful Chesapeake Bay sunset. Our menu favorites are the tuna burger, shrimp tacos, and local "carpe diem" oysters.
One of our favorites. It's a modern bayside restaurant, oyster / raw bar and cocktail lounge all set in a stylish and comfortable setting. Dress is sandals to ties. Indoor & outdoor seating provides guests with stunning views of the Chesapeake shore and its magnificent sunsets. A great place for a leisurely lunch on the waterfront patio, cocktails or craft beers at our beautiful cocktail bar or dinner with family, friends or someone special.
34 locals recommend
The Oyster Farm Seafood Eatery
500 Marina Village CircleOne of our favorites. It's a modern bayside restaurant, oyster / raw bar and cocktail lounge all set in a stylish and comfortable setting. Dress is sandals to ties. Indoor & outdoor seating provides guests with stunning views of the Chesapeake shore and its magnificent sunsets. A great place for a leisurely lunch on the waterfront patio, cocktails or craft beers at our beautiful cocktail bar or dinner with family, friends or someone special.
Chape Charles for Fancy Dining $$$
A completely unassuming little Italian spot with big city prices that also delivers in outstanding quality and authentic taste. For a fine dining splurge it's our local favorite. Make reservations well in advance though as they can be hard to come by.
23 locals recommend
Ambrogia
321 Mason AveA completely unassuming little Italian spot with big city prices that also delivers in outstanding quality and authentic taste. For a fine dining splurge it's our local favorite. Make reservations well in advance though as they can be hard to come by.
Very quaint and super pricey. We thought the food was good, but not exceptional. The bar seating does not require a reservation so if you're just looking for a fancy cocktail and some lighter fare this may be just the thing for you.
30 locals recommend
Hook U Up Gourmet
1011 Bayshore RdVery quaint and super pricey. We thought the food was good, but not exceptional. The bar seating does not require a reservation so if you're just looking for a fancy cocktail and some lighter fare this may be just the thing for you.
Cape Charles Cocktails and Drinks
Above average bar food and an outstanding selection of local brews.
47 locals recommend
Cape Charles Brewing Company
2198 Stone RdAbove average bar food and an outstanding selection of local brews.
OUR FAVORITE SPOT for local cocktails. The fresh oysters are also divine.
31 locals recommend
Cape Charles Distillery
222 Mason AveOUR FAVORITE SPOT for local cocktails. The fresh oysters are also divine.
Breakfast spots
Outstanding on-the-go coffee and pastries. Our favorite is the chicken pimento-cheese biscuit :-)
25 locals recommend
Coastal Baking Co.
555 Mason AveOutstanding on-the-go coffee and pastries. Our favorite is the chicken pimento-cheese biscuit :-)
When you want a sit down breakfast of traditional fare this is the spot. Great coffee and lattes too.
25 locals recommend
Cape Charles Coffee House
241 Mason AveWhen you want a sit down breakfast of traditional fare this is the spot. Great coffee and lattes too.
Ice Cream!
Brown Dog Ice Cream
203 Mason AveOur top pick. Not open very often, but when it's open GO :-)
Has more regular hours vs Brown Dog Ice Cream and also EXCELLENT
11 locals recommend
Cowlick's Creamery
228 Mason AveHas more regular hours vs Brown Dog Ice Cream and also EXCELLENT
Pizza
Great variety of pizza and a nice casual sit down spot. Use their online app to order for pickup as it has some very nifty time-tracking tools to save any unnecessary waiting.
30 locals recommend
Deadrise Pies
425 Mason AveGreat variety of pizza and a nice casual sit down spot. Use their online app to order for pickup as it has some very nifty time-tracking tools to save any unnecessary waiting.