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Tangier Island Dining / for lodging click here

Tangier Island offers plenty of eateries catering to many tastes, especially for those with a taste for the sea. Here is a list of the best places for dining on Tangier Island:

Fisherman's Corner
This typical Chesapeake Bay seafood restaurant offers hospitality to all guests and visitors. Located on Tangier Island close to nearby shops, Fisherman's Corner is also close to Tangier Island boat dockage, and the Tangier Island Airport and beach. Their goal is "to serve the finest seafood with a full measure of genuine hospitality" on Tangier Island. Enjoy great seafood and service at the Fisherman's Corner.
 


Contact:

Phone:
 Restaurant: (757) 891-2900,
 Home: (757) 891-2269,
Home: (757) 891-2335, Fax: (757) 891-2900
Hours: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM 

Tues-Sat
12noon – 5 pm Sunday
Closed Monday
Website: www.fishermanscornerrestaurant.com


Hilda Crockett's Chesapeake House
Hilda Crockett's Cheapeake House Restaurant has provided a friendly atmosphere and great family style meals to every guest since 1939. Open mid April to mid October of each year, the Chesapeake House serves family style foods in a "family style" atmosphere. Two dining rooms are available that seat up to 150 guests.
Contact:
Phone: 757 891-2331
  Ask for Glenna or Susan Crockett

Breakfast: 7-9 am.
Lunch/Dinner: 11:30 AM to 5:00 PM
 Last Seating: 5:00 PM
Website: www.chesapeakehousetangier.com


Lorraine's Seafood & Sandwich Shop
Looking for a light snack while on Tangier Island instead of a heavy meal? Lorraine's on Tangier Island is your answer! Lorriane's offers appetizers, chicken samplers, salads, pizza, sandwiches, wraps, subs, and delicious seafood including Chesapeake Bay Crab Cakes to enjoy while staying on Tangier Island. Desserts such as soft serve ice cream, ice cream sundaes, and home-made candy (made daily) are available for the Tangier Island guest looking for something sweet. Beverages are also available such as milkshakes, fruit smoothies, cappuccinos or hot chocolates, as well as sodas and water. Also offers delivery service to any of the local B&Bs in the area! 

Contact:
Hours 
Mon-Fri: 10AM to 2PM, 5PM to 10PM

Sat: 10AM to 2PM, 5PM to 11 PM

Sunday: 12 Noon to 5PM


Spanky's Ice Cream Parlor
A great place for ice cream or other snacks on a relaxing afternoon!
Contact:
Phone: 575-891-2514
Open Mon-Sat 11am-4 pm and 5:30pm- 7 pm
Closed Sunday


Waterfront Restaurant
Offering sandwiches and other seafood specialties, The Waterfront Restaurant is your seafood dining destination while on Tangier Island!
Contact:

Phone: 757-891-2248

   Free Delivery for Overnight Guests! 

The Waterfront Restaurant also offers bike rentals
Open Daily from Mid-May until Nov 1 (Depending on the weather)

Mon-Sat: 10AM to 4PM

Sunday: 1PM-4PM



 

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