Brandi's Guidebook
Food scene
“We are a Seafood Market located on Gwynn's Island in Matthews County, Virginia. We offer fresh crab meat, steamed crabs, deviled crabs, dips and much more!"
Island Seafood
391 Risby Town Rd“We are a Seafood Market located on Gwynn's Island in Matthews County, Virginia. We offer fresh crab meat, steamed crabs, deviled crabs, dips and much more!"
They specialize in handcrafted food and beverages!! Using local and very fresh ingredients!!
40 locals recommend
Southwind Pizza
44 Church StThey specialize in handcrafted food and beverages!! Using local and very fresh ingredients!!
Enjoy fresh seafood, steaks, burgers, piled high sandwiches & wraps in a nostalgic family style setting.
40 locals recommend
Richardson’s Cafe
12 Church StEnjoy fresh seafood, steaks, burgers, piled high sandwiches & wraps in a nostalgic family style setting.
Linda's Diner
Virginia 198Small, local, quaint little diner!!
Beach bum bbq
9303 Buckley Hall Rd“Excellent small-town experience friendly staff great food”
Fine dinning, with a historic, unique, very beautiful decorated indoors! Can be very romantic I would definitely recommend to every couple!!!
32 locals recommend
The White Dog Bistro
68 Church StFine dinning, with a historic, unique, very beautiful decorated indoors! Can be very romantic I would definitely recommend to every couple!!!
“Compact, quaint oyster specialist offering seasonal seafood small plates, wine & craft beers.”
70 locals recommend
Merroir Tasting Room
784 Locklies Creek Rd“Compact, quaint oyster specialist offering seasonal seafood small plates, wine & craft beers.”
Delicious food, fast service, great margaritas, good beer on draft!!
11 locals recommend
Mi Casa Azteca Mexican Restaurant & Cantina
286 Main StDelicious food, fast service, great margaritas, good beer on draft!!
Shun Xing Restaurant
183 Main StReally really really good Chinese take out, with lots of great reviews.
Subway
1807 E Pembroke AveHardee's
241 S Mallory StWineries & Breweries
Great place to spend the afternoon with the BBQ food truck, the fire pits, and a delicious red!!
30 locals recommend
Saudé Creek Vineyards
16230 Cooks Mill RdGreat place to spend the afternoon with the BBQ food truck, the fire pits, and a delicious red!!
“Dragon Run Brewing is Tidewater Virginia's newest craft brewery. We concentrate on quality small batch beer styles to suit all tastes.”
Dragon Run Brewing
1401 Centerville Rd“Dragon Run Brewing is Tidewater Virginia's newest craft brewery. We concentrate on quality small batch beer styles to suit all tastes.”
“Gloucester Brewing Company is the only micro brewery and taproom in the Gloucester Courthouse, serving beer by the pint and flights.”
12 locals recommend
Gloucester Brewing Company
6778 Main St
“Gloucester Brewing Company is the only micro brewery and taproom in the Gloucester Courthouse, serving beer by the pint and flights.”
“Massive winery on a historic 300-acre farm with tastings, restaurants & on-site lodging.”
53 locals recommend
Williamsburg Winery
5800 Wessex Hundred“Massive winery on a historic 300-acre farm with tastings, restaurants & on-site lodging.”
Beaches, Parks, Nature/sightseeing
“contains sandy shoreline, low dune, and salt marsh habitats. Wind and water move sand creating an ever changing habitat on the narrow beach.”
19 locals recommend
Bethel Beach Natural Area Preserve
State Route 609“contains sandy shoreline, low dune, and salt marsh habitats. Wind and water move sand creating an ever changing habitat on the narrow beach.”
“A true gem on the Chesapeake Bay with comfortable sandy bottom shoreline, designated swimming areas, light facilities and parking. A tidal lagoon, marshes and shrubby areas provide natural habitats for a multitude of shorebirds and the like.”
17 locals recommend
Haven Beach
State Route 645“A true gem on the Chesapeake Bay with comfortable sandy bottom shoreline, designated swimming areas, light facilities and parking. A tidal lagoon, marshes and shrubby areas provide natural habitats for a multitude of shorebirds and the like.”
"Mathews County's small town Visitor Center with area information and brochures, and a "made in Mathews" gift shop full of unique local crafts to take home! Stop by our unique center in the 'Ol Sibley's General Store and stay awhile on our front porch rocking chairs for views of downtown Main Street."
18 locals recommend
Mathews County Visitor and Information Center
239 Main St"Mathews County's small town Visitor Center with area information and brochures, and a "made in Mathews" gift shop full of unique local crafts to take home! Stop by our unique center in the 'Ol Sibley's General Store and stay awhile on our front porch rocking chairs for views of downtown Main Street."
“This trail is southeast of Richmond in New Kent County. A great stroll in the woods and ideal for short winter hikes due to its length of just 3.4 miles.”
7 locals recommend
Wahrani Nature Trail
17485 Eltham Rd
“This trail is southeast of Richmond in New Kent County. A great stroll in the woods and ideal for short winter hikes due to its length of just 3.4 miles.”
“You can tour this lighthouse by boat, dead rise boat cruise, kayak and SUP board from various rental businesses in the area! Stop by the Mathews Visitor Center”
20 locals recommend
New Point Comfort Lighthouse
“You can tour this lighthouse by boat, dead rise boat cruise, kayak and SUP board from various rental businesses in the area! Stop by the Mathews Visitor Center”
“Jamestown is a historic site in east Virginia. Historic Jamestowne is home to the ruins of the first permanent English settlement in North America.”
47 locals recommend
Jamestown
“Jamestown is a historic site in east Virginia. Historic Jamestowne is home to the ruins of the first permanent English settlement in North America.”
Yorktown Battlefield Visitor Center
1000 Colonial Pkwy“Park offers the only public freshwater fishing on the Middle Peninsula. Jon boats & canoes can be rented or bring your boat with electric motor to one of the boat ramps. The 635 acres of water offers great fishing & paddling. Take a walk on the beautiful nature trail or enjoy miles of multi-use trail (for hikers, bikers & horseback riders).”
15 locals recommend
Beaverdam Park
8687 Roaring Springs Rd“Park offers the only public freshwater fishing on the Middle Peninsula. Jon boats & canoes can be rented or bring your boat with electric motor to one of the boat ramps. The 635 acres of water offers great fishing & paddling. Take a walk on the beautiful nature trail or enjoy miles of multi-use trail (for hikers, bikers & horseback riders).”
Entertainment, activities, & arts
Hillside Cinema
7321 John Clayton Memorial HwyVillage Lanes Bowling Center
7307 John Clayton Memorial HwyWater Country USA
176 Water Country PkwyBusch Gardens Boulevard
Busch Gardens BoulevardGwynn's Island Museum
1775 Old Ferry RoadMathews Maritime Museum
482 Main StBay School Community Arts Center
279 Main StAntiques/ Thrift
Cattails Gifts
Roane's Antiques
291 Main StDoodlebugs Consignments Shop
240 Main StKilmarnock Antique Gallery
144 School StWilliamsburg Antique Mall
500 Lightfoot Rd