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The Island House Restaurant, Wachapreague, VA
The Island House Restaurant, Wachapreague, VA
The Island House Restaurant, Wachapreague, VA
The Island House Restaurant, Wachapreague, VA
The Island House Restaurant, Wachapreague, VA

The Island House Restaurant

4.8
4.8
211 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
17 Atlantic Ave, Wachapreague, VA 23480

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
The Island House Restaurant overlooks the seaside waterfront of Virginia's Eastern Shore. Enjoy one of America's most beautiful wildlife estuaries while sipping local wines, fresh local seafood, steaks and burgers in the quaint seaside village of Wachapreague. If you've never ventured off of Hwy 13, you don't want to miss it!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Comfort Food
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 11:00 am–7:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Michael Kane
  • Catering
    Let us cater your special off-premise event. The Island House has built a great reputation for excellent food from casual fare to your most formal event. Call (757) 787-4242 and sit down with us to plan your next event!
  • Private party facilities
    This fine dining establishment is situated overlooking the tranquil Wachapreage waterfront. In addition to the view from the dining room, you may also climb the spiral staircase to reach the lookout tower. There you will find a panoramic view of the barrier islands, which is quite spectacular.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Wachapreague
  • Cross street
    Atlantic Ave & Route 180
  • Parking details
    On Premise
  • Entertainment
    Live entertainment on weekends. Give us a call to inquire!
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 211 people are saying

The Island House Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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211 Reviews
  1. Barbara VIP

    Indiana4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Clam chowder was loaded with clams. Steamed oysters so delicious and cooked perfectly. Broiled crab cakes full of crab. Flounder dinner was amazing. Really enjoyed the fries as they were crispy slices. Service was great. Food delicious!

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  2. Lorraine

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    All dishes were excellent! Only complaint is the cocktail sauce. It was very firm and jelled. At first I thought it was frozen. It would be better prepared fresh the day serving. Could not dip the shrimp in at all … a condiment is to compliment the dish, this was a 👎🏻

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  3. Megan VIP

    Philadelphia15 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We sat on the deck overlooking the water which made for a peaceful and pleasant experience. The flounder and fried oysters were fantastic and the sweet potato biscuits that arrived at the start of service were delicious. The service was a bit slow but our server was nice and appropriately apologetic about that. Definitely recommend.

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  4. Angela

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great staff and delish food make a birthday lunch well worth it.

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  5. Betty

    Atlanta2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite restaurant on the Eastern Shore! Consistently excellent food and service. And the view is awesome!
    The Island House RestaurantResponded on February 25, 2025
    Thank you for the great review and for coming Betty! We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  6. Wayne VIP

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    On our trips south, we always make it a point to stop at the Island House

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  7. Martin VIP

    Philadelphia28 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Love coming to Island House for the excellent food and awesome water views! Today did not disappoint. Although a little on the "pricey" side, portions are generous. Server today was a bit inattentive - rarely checking in even though we were his only table.

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  8. Joel

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely family dinner. The menu has great options for everyone and we loved the attention from our server and staff. Island House is a great option for local dining on the Eastern Shore.

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  9. Chris

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is great. Has an amazing view and the seating is very good as you have a bar area separate from the dining area and some very nice outdoor seating. Food is always great if it’s seafood or a burger. The biscuits are almost a desert and the crab cakes are my favorite on the shore.

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  10. Margaret VIP

    Richmond14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were seated on the deck, a more intimate dining experience where we could watch boats returning as the sun set. We were pleased at the broad menu. Our neighboring tables were enjoying more traditional shore meals, including some beautifully fried onion rings. We tried the specials. My husband had the Flounder Newburg, and I had a delightful beet and goat cheese salad topped with tasty grilled shrimp. Inside it was a livelier setting, all smiles!

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FAQs

The Island House Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (757) 787-4242.

The Island House Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 211 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Booked 3 times today
Google Map for The Island House Restaurant

17 Atlantic Ave, Wachapreague, VA 23480

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Atlantic Ave & Route 180
  • Neighborhood
    Wachapreague
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 11:00 am–7:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    On Premise
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Michael Kane
  • Entertainment
    Live entertainment on weekends. Give us a call to inquire!
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Let us cater your special off-premise event. The Island House has built a great reputation for excellent food from casual fare to your most formal event. Call (757) 787-4242 and sit down with us to plan your next event!
  • Private party facilities
    This fine dining establishment is situated overlooking the tranquil Wachapreage waterfront. In addition to the view from the dining room, you may also climb the spiral staircase to reach the lookout tower. There you will find a panoramic view of the barrier islands, which is quite spectacular.
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