Dining on Chincoteague Island

The freshest local seafood awaits your taste buds.  You’ll experience elegant waterside dining along the Chincoteague Bay or Assateague Channel.  Some restaurants are near island shops offering the finest of seafood, steaks, finger-picking crab feasts, fabulous breakfasts, savory snacks – plus chef-owners who can provide catering services for your meetings or conferences here on Chincoteague Island. Oysters, clams, scallops, crabs and the freshest “catch of the day” are featured fare on most menus.  Gourmet sandwiches, delicious subs, wood smoked BBQ are other offerings for lunch and dinner.

For a real treat, try one of Chincoteague Island’s fine ice cream parlors.

Food Specialty Markets

Ice Cream

Restaurants & Easy Eats

Seafood

Pet-Friendly Accommodations and Dining Options 


The following establishments offer delivery:
Captain Zack's Seafood
Famous Pizza

DoorDash is also available at select locations.


THANKSGIVING 2026

Spending Thanksgiving on Chincoteague Island? Enjoy a delicious holiday meal at one of our local restaurants! Explore the list below to see which establishments will be open on Thanksgiving Day. Reservations are encouraged.


Bills’ PRIME Seafood & Steaks – Reservations Recommended. Curbside and DoorDash take out available. Thanksgiving Menu with full dinner menu also available. Noon - 9pm
Linton Seafood - Will have specials - 410-968-3735
Maria’s Family Restaurant – Reservations recommended but walk-ins welcome. 12pm – 4pm. Thanksgiving Buffet Menu
Mr. Baldy's - Breakfast only. 6am - 12pm. Walk-ins only.
Ropewalk – Reservations suggested but walk-ins welcome, hours 12pm - 8pm 

Stock up on seafood and essentials before the day to make your special meal:

Gary Howard Seafood – 757-336-5178
Island Foods Great Valu – 757-336-5829
Susan’s Seafood – 757-824-5545
Tom’s Cove Aqua Farms – 757-336-1945


CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR'S 2026

Spending the Christmas and New Year’s holidays on Chincoteague Island? Celebrate the season with a delicious meal at one of our local restaurants! Explore the list below to see which establishments will be open during the holidays. 

CE = Christmas Eve     CEB = Christmas Eve Breakfast  NYE = New Year’s Eve     NYD = New Year’s Day


AJ's on the Creek - NYE reservations suggested - 757-894-7209
Bill's Prime Seafood & Steaks – NYE reservations suggested NYD - 757-336-5831
Blackfin Island Grill & Tapas - NYE reservations required, NYD Breakfast Buffet  757-336-7000 
Don's Seafood Restaurant – NYE reservations required,  NYD open 757-336-5715

Famous Pizza – NYE & NYD 757-336-3301
Linton's Seafood - CE, NYE 9:30am-4:00pm 410-968-3735
Marina Club Restaurant - NYE - reservations suggested -757-824-3465
Steamers - NYD - 757-336-5300
The Ropewalk – CE, NYE, NYD  757-336-0512
The Village – NYE reservations suggested 757-336-5120

Stock up on seafood and essentials before the day to make your special meal:

Gary Howard Seafood – 757-336-5178
Island Foods Great Valu – 757-336-5829
Susan’s Seafood – 757-824-5545
Tom’s Cove Aqua Farms – 757-336-1945


VALENTINE'S DAY 2026

Planning a Valentine’s getaway to Chincoteague Island? Celebrate the weekend with a delicious meal at one of our local restaurants! Explore the list below to see which establishments will be open for Valentine’s Weekend. Reservations are encouraged.


AJ's on the Creek - 757-894-7209
Bill's Prime Seafood & Steaks – 757-336-5831
Blackfin Island Grill & Tapas - 757-336-7000
Don's Seafood Restaurant –757-336-5715
Famous Pizza –757-336-3301
Linton's Seafood - 410-968-3735
Marina Club Restaurant - 757-824-3465
Steamers - 757-336-5300
The Ropewalk – 757-336-0512

Stock up on seafood and essentials before the day to make your special meal:

Gary Howard Seafood – 757-336-5178
Island Foods Great Valu – 757-336-5829
Susan’s Seafood – 757-824-5545
Tom’s Cove Aqua Farms – 757-336-1945