Get A Dose Of Coastal Charm At Metompkin Seafood, A Virginia Hole-In-The-Wall Restaurant You’ll Love

While there's something to be said for fine dining in an upscale restaurant, sometimes, what you're really craving is a home-cooked meal from a tried-and-true establishment. That's exactly what you'll find when you visit Metompkin Seafood. What may appear to be a hole-in-the-wall is a beloved local eatery where the ambiance is as charming as the food is delicious. And just wait until you see the selection of seafood! Here's more on what you can look forward to when you visit Metompkin Seafood in Mappsville, Virginia.

One of the best parts about visiting Virginia's Eastern Shore is the availability of fresh and delicious seafood. That, along with classic Virginia hospitality, is exactly what you can look forward to when you visit Metompkin Seafood.

Step inside and you'll find a charming yet no-frills establishment where the specials are written on a board above the register. You can select fresh seafood to-go or order something from the grill. Either way, the results are delicious!

This local eatery offers a little bit of everything, but it's most famous for fried seafood.

The soft-shell crab sandwich, photographed below, is so tasty that it's worth the trip across the Chesapeake Bay.

And the crab cakes are chock-full of fresh crab meat; no fillers necessary!

If you're not quite sure what to order, you can opt for a lunch platter with all kinds of offerings: fried shrimp, crab, hush puppies...the works! Just be sure to bring your appetite as portions are generous around here.

Have you ever visited Metompkin Seafood in Mappsville? What did you think? We'd love to hear all about your experiences in the comments below!

Metompkin Seafood is open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. For more information, you can call (757) 824-0503.