Dinner

The Laydybug’s Area Guide:

  • Ambrogia Caffé & Enoteca

    MAKE RESERVATIONS WELL IN ADVANCE
    click here for online reservations
    757-607-3026
    Yelp reviews

    Located in the historic district of Cape Charles, just a five-minute stroll to the waterfront, Ambrogia Caffé & Enoteca was established in 2019 by Italian-born ocean scientist, Cristina Carollo.

    Inspired by Cristina’s mother’s cooking, Ambrogia honors Italian food traditions, where meals are a time in your day to relax, unwind, and connect with friends.

    321 Mason Ave, Cape Charles, VA
    ambrogiacc.com

    The Ladybug recommends: whatever your server recommends! This place is understated yet phenomenal. Our top fancy, special-occasion restaurant in Cape Charles.

  • Deadrise Italian Kitchen

    A great sit-down dinner spot with outstanding entress and brick oven pizzas.

    You can also order online here for pickup. We love it for convenient online order and pizza pickups.

    Yelp reviews

    Located in a friendly neighborhood setting, the from scratch kitchen features the freshest seasonal ingredients – our organic pizza dough and organic marinara sauce are made fresh daily.

    425 Mason Ave, Cape Charles
    deadrisecapecharles.com

    The Ladybug recommends: Squid Ink Tagliatelle (local middleneck clams, roasted tomato, parsley, white wine & lemon broth)

    distance: 11 miles, 17 minutes

  • The Shanty

    A Seafood Restaurant located in the historic Cape Charles Harbor, featuring fresh local caught seafood and great drinks. Stop by and break open some crabs, make a mess, enjoy some music, and meet some great people all while sitting on the water and catching a great sunset.

    33 Marina Road, Cape Charles

    shantyseafood.com

    The Ladybug recommends: Mid Atlantic Calamari appetizer (Jalapeño & onion, orange miso glaze) and Mid Atlantic Scallops entree (grilled pork belly, lemon risotto, local vegetable)


    distance: 11 miles, 17 minutes

  • Oyster Farm Seafood Eatery

    The Oyster Farm continually searches to obtain & serve the freshest, choicest ingredients. Their chefs strive to utilize local products whenever possible and adjust them seasonally to provide the very best "water to table" and "freshly cooked" dining delights that the Tidewater region has to offer.

    500 Marina Village Cir, Cape Charles
    theoysterfarmatkingscreek.com

    The Ladybug recommends: Lobster Mac & Cheese (white cheddar cheese sauce and panko topping)

    distance: 12 miles, 18 minutes

  • Pane E Vino

    RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED
    (757) 975-4491
    email: josantoro71@gmail.com

    OPENED for 2023, Pane E Vino wine bar & tapas brings new tastes to Cape Charles. Focused on wine and tapas-style cicchetti, and small plates of tasty food that customers can share.

    300 Mason Ave B, Cape Charles, VA
    Pane E Vino on Facebook

    The Ladybug recommends: the rotating menu varies and it’s all delicious

  • Hook @ Harvey

    RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
    click here for online reservations
    757-331-2275
    Yelp Reviews

    NOTE: Under 12 years old NOT PERMITTED in the restaurant.

    A fancy Cape Charles Bistro featuring fine casual dining and unrivaled sunsets. Located at the Cape Charles Yacht Center.

    1011 Bayshore Rd, Cape Charles, VA
    hookatharvey.com/

    The Ladybug recommends: Homemade Saffron Fettuccine (seared scallops, shrimp, lobster tail, roasted butternut squash, kale, tomato concasse & sage finished with white wine & butter, topped with parmesan)

    distance: 12 miles, 24 minutes

  • Small's Smokehouse

    Working hard to bring delicious BBQ to Cape Charles & the weary travelers along HWY 13 🐖

    22512 Lankford highway, Cape Charles
    https://www.smallsbbq.com/eastern-shore-location

    The Ladybug recommends: St. Louis Style Ribs & Broccoli Salad

    distance: 9 miles, 12 minutes

  • Don Valerio's Mexican Restaurant

    Head to Don Valerio's Mexican Restaurant and treat the family to delicious grilled tacos! With onions and cilantro, or pico de gallo, in your choice of flour or corn tortilla, served with rice or beans, these tacos are sure to be a hit with everyone! 🌮 🤤 Plus, they're super family-friendly, so it's a great way to spend quality time with your loved ones.

    19035 LANKFORD HWY, Eastville, VA
    donvaleriosmexicanrestaurant.com
    (757) 678-0011
    Monday - Saturday: 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

    Sunday: Closed

    The Ladybug recommends: Camarones Gratinados appetizer (grilled shrimp chopped with onions, covered with melted nacho cheese), with Burrito San José entree (one burrito filled with grilled steak or chicken, Mexican sausage, rice and beans, covered with nacho cheese and pico de gallo)

    distance: 12 miles, 16 minutes

  • Cape Charles Brewing Company

    Cape Charles Brewing Company is a family owned and operated business. Its genesis started with home-brewing awesome beer served up with great tasting seafood and burgers. With its impressive line-up of brews, food, and events, see why it’s become a “go-to” location on Virginia’s pristine Eastern Shore.

    2198 Stone Road Cape Charles
    capecharlesbrewing.com

    The Ladybug recommends: Beer Battered Fish & Chips (Fresh Rockfish filet dredged in our Beer batter, golden fried & served with house-made coleslaw & Sea Salt fries)

    distance: 10 miles, 14 minutes

  • Sting-Ray's

    Locals have nicknamed Sting Ray’s restaurant Chez Exxon because it’s located in a gas station. But do not infer any irony in the gourmet implications of the word chez. The Chesapeake Bay seafood you eat here ranks with the best on the Eastern Shore. It looks like a souvenir joint and gas station, which it is. But it’s also a terrific pottery store, and the restaurant inside has been written up in all the southern-living-type magazines. It is a true find. The menu features a selection of fresh seafood, crab cakes, Certified Angus steaks, in house smoked ribs and hand pulled pork barbecue, and assorted desserts featuring Sweet Potato Pie

    26507 Lankford Hwy, Cape Charles
    facebook.com/stingrays.cc/

    The Ladybug recommends: Fried Flounder Sandwich with Fries

    distance: 5 miles, 8 minutes