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    The Shanty

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    805 reviews
    #3 of 26 Restaurants in Cape Charles
    $$ - $$$, American, Bar, Seafood
    33 Marina Rd, Cape Charles, VA 23310-3248
    +1 757-695-3853
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    Open Now:11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
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    4.0 805 reviews
    #4 of 16 American in Cape Charles
    #3 of 26 Restaurants in Cape Charles
    Certificate of Excellence2015 - 2018 Winner
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    Food and ambience

    Local cuisine, American, Bar, Seafood, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options
    Great local seafoodSandwiches were great.
    Special occasions, Scenic view, Large groups, Bar scene
    With all the Christmas activities going on next-door in downtown Cape Charles...... incredible sunset view made it bett...

    Location and contact

    33 Marina Rd, Cape Charles, VA 23310-3248
    Website
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    +1 757-695-3853

    Menu

    APPETIZERS.​
    1/2 dozen $8.00
    Dozen $12.00
    Local Oysters on the Half Shell
    $9.50
    Fried Calamari
    Tomato based caper sauce with parmesan cheese
    $13.50
    Lump Crab Flat Bread
    Garlic herb cream cheese spread, local jumbo lump crab meat, cheddar cheese, old bay seasoning
    $8.00
    Wings
    Try buffalo or our house made honey BBQ
    $5.00
    New England Style Clam Chowder
    Home-style clam chowder garnished with bacon, scallions and cheddar cheese
    $12.00
    Local Steamed Clams
    Bakers​ dozen served with drawn butter and cocktail sauce
    1/2 dozen $8.00
    Dozen $12.00
    Steamed Seaside Oysters
    1/2 pound $12.00
    Pound $18.00
    Steamed Shrimp
    SALADS​
    $5.00
    Spicy shrimp $+5.00
    Grilled chicken $+5.00
    Simple Greens
    Mixed greens tossed in house balsamic vinaigrette
    $7.00
    Spicy shrimp $+5.00
    Grilled chicken $+5.00
    Caesar
    Romaine with our house caesar dressing and crostini
    $13.50
    Spicy shrimp $+5.00
    Grilled chicken $+5.00
    Quarter Lemon Salad
    Pan seared sea scallops over mixed greens tossed with a quarter lemon, a pinch of salt and evoo, topped with fruit segments and served with crostini
    SANDWICHES AND BASKETS​
    $12.00
    Shanty Caribbean Style Tacos
    You're choice of Korean bbq beer, spicy shrimp or fresh catch with tortilla chips and our house made guacamole
    $15.00
    Local Jumbo Lump Crab Cake Sandwich
    100%​ local jumbo lump crab cake with lettuce tomato and old bay aioli served with shanty fries
    $8.00
    Shanty Burger
    Lto​ and American cheese served with shanty fries
    $14.00
    Fried Softshell Bli
    Local softshell crab on top of bacon, lettuce, tomato with old bay aioli and shanty fries
    $13.00
    Local Fish and Chips Basket
    Local​ catch with shanty fries
    $14.00
    Oyster Basket
    Local seaside oysters delicately fried with shanty fries
    $9.00
    Chicken Tender Basket
    Five​ tenders with shanty fries
    $9.00
    Grilled Chicken Sandwich
    With honey BBQ, apple chips and sharp cheddar, lto with fries
    ENTREES.​
    $23.00
    Seafood Platter
    Local jumbo lump crab cake, soft shells, oysters and fresh catch fish with hush puppies and corn on the cob
    $16.00
    Steak Tip Dinner
    Marinated steak tips on top of our cheddar, bacon potato hash with fresh vegetable
    $17.00
    Blackened Chicken and Shrimp Mac N Cheese
    Made to order with extra sharp cheddar, blue, and parmesan topped with blackened chicken and shrimp, side of vegetable
    $24.00
    Crab Cake Dinner
    2 of our 100% jumbo lamp crab cakes over romesco sauce with side salad and home-style potatoes
    $18.00
    Shanty Scampi
    Shrimp, clams and scallops sautéed with white wine, lemon, garlic and capers over penne
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    About
    The Shanty will be closed until March 1st of 2018. Can't wait to see you next season! The Shanty is the Eastern Shores premier destination for waterfront dining. Offering the freshest local seafood and produce on a daily basis, Spring, Summer and Fall. Take in a beautiful sunset over the Chesapeake Bay while enjoying delicious homemade crab cakes, Caribbean style tacos, or the daily fresh catch special with an ice cold draft. Full bar, live entertainment, harbor front outdoor seating, available dock space and creative daily specials made for and by people who are truly passionate about food and excellent service!
    Special Diets
    Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner, Late Night
    CUISINES
    American, Bar, Seafood
    FEATURES
    Parking Available, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Accepts Credit Cards
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    Reviewed 6 days ago via mobile
    Worth the Visit for Whatever Suits Your Fancy

    If you want place that offers almost everything you might want to experience in the Mayberry of the Eastern Shore, this will provide it. A wonderful setting to watch spectacular sunsets, top quality creative cocktails, great appetizers, and a flavor of both tourists and locals...More

    Date of visit: March 2019
    Thank michaelmZ4999YD
    Reviewed February 12, 2019 via mobile
    Nice location

    Great view and atmosphere is nautical. Food was ok but dining is noisy though it was expected since there is a big bar in the center and they frequently host bands. Great for the younger crowd. Prices slightly on the high side but not too...More

    Date of visit: August 2018
    Thank dwaynem733
    Reviewed December 21, 2018
    Beautiful views and great service

    I go there to eat every time I visit Cape Charles. Great service and good food! A group of ladies and I go there twice a year to shop and always put this on our list for our lunch stop.

    Date of visit: November 2018
    Thank Z6682NQelaineb
    Reviewed December 7, 2018 via mobile
    Just okay

    Clam chowder was great. Cod was overcooked and dry. Expensive for what it was. Friendly service. Nice view. Okay restrooms.

    Date of visit: December 2018
    Thank konradvonhochstaden
    Reviewed November 25, 2018 via mobile
    Great food good staff.

    Will certainly stop here again when we are in the area. The Chesapeake KOA gave us the directions and we were on our way to great food at the Shanty. Highly recommend this place

    Date of visit: November 2018
    Thank klfitzpatrick
    Reviewed November 25, 2018 via mobile
    A bit disappointed

    Great location and good cocktail. Disappointed with overpriced lunch. Unimpressed with oyster po-boy and soft shell sandwich.

    Date of visit: November 2018
    Thank NashMD
    Reviewed November 22, 2018 via mobile
    Amazing Seafood

    Being from the Midwest, it is not always the easiest to get great fresh seafood..this was such a treat and our server was amazing to say the least. I can’t remember her name, not because she did not leave an impression, but because I lost...More

    Date of visit: November 2018
    1  Thank phantomtravler
    Reviewed November 18, 2018 via mobile
    Second visit here.

    Best Mac and cheese with blackened shrimp. Had to come back and order the same item from menu! Full cocktail menu, and TVs in case you don’t want to miss those college football games

    Date of visit: November 2018
    Thank cynthiamD79JJ
    Reviewed November 5, 2018
    Fried oysters on a salad . . . the best thing imaginable

    What a great place to stop during our road trip to Virginia! The fried oysters were perfectly cooked, and so great to get them on salad rather than with the usual french fries. The crab cake platter, while completely delicious, was unexpectedly expensive--seemed out of...More

    Date of visit: October 2018
    Thank Vicki W
    Reviewed November 2, 2018 via mobile
    Disappointing

    We are locals and have come here for a few years. Has anyone else noticed the fish and chips basket has become more chips and very little fish? Last night we both ordered it and the piece of fish must have been 4 ounces, at...More

    Date of visit: November 2018
    Thank Roving21265435699
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    Jen F
    July 17, 2018|
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    Response from Bob O | Reviewed this property |
    We saw a family with a dog while we were there.
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    Debbie G
    May 16, 2017|
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    Response from lindadG6092IJ | Reviewed this property |
    You can pull up the menu via the web.
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    vikramcpatel
    March 29, 2017|
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    Response from sister-cousins | Reviewed this property |
    Interestingly, I thought they did but crabs are not on their current menu. They do serve clams, mussels, oysters, fish. You can go to their website.
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