14 Best Seafood Restaurants near Topping

“Excellent service, beautiful setting, food was wonderful!“

“My family and I tried this gem today, and we were honestly blown away. I’m a restaurant industry veteran, and I can say with confidence: this is easily some of the best food in Urbanna. ​I had the 'Mother Cluckin' chicken sandwich (incredible flavor!), my husband loved his BBQ, and the tenders were a hit with our daughter. A huge shoutout to our waiter—he actually hand-made our lemonade, which was a refreshing touch you just don’t see elsewhere. We couldn't resist grabbing some strawberry ice cream, fresh cinnamon raisin bread, and a few tinctures from their shop up front. ​Everything was top-notch. My only heartbreak? We left our to-go box on the table! We’ll definitely be back for a round two.“

“Gal greeting needs to be trained on what greeting means. Server excellent. Decent pour of wine. I’ve read reviews that said this food is like bar food. Definitely not bar food.
I had the snakehead fish bites. Asked the Chef to put very light blackening. Accommodated. I ordered the mac & cheese and the green beans to complement. Mac and cheese was delicious. I read a review that said the pimento cheese in it was not visible. It was not visible because it was totally chopped up. That allowed it to present its sweet flavor throughout. Key lime pie was good. Not a must unless you’re a dessert person.“

“This is a go to for fresh and well priced seafood. Well worth the drive! Parking can be precarious, but worth the effort.
You'll find a variety of fresh fish, shellfish, and frozen options. They also have a great Mac and cheese with seafood.
They can provide advice on how to get your fresh seafood home. For my first visit, I appreciated how kind and knowledgeable they were.“

“My husband and I spent a wonderful weekend at the Hope & Glory! The accommodations were beautiful and charming. We especially loved the flowers in the garden. The Inn was quiet and peaceful. The pool was perfect. We were walking distance to shops and restaurants. The staff is incredible and we could tell they put a lot of heart into making sure their guests have a welcoming and special stay. They make you feel right at home. We will spread the word and sure hope to be back again! Thank you!!“

“Amazing oyster and fish tacos. Sooo good !!!“

“We love Sandpiper restaurant. The atmosphere, menu and staff are wonderful and knowledgeable. We enjoyed dinner there on a super busy night. My husband ordered the rib eye with sautéed shrimp and the steak was cooked to the perfect ordered temperature and the price was wonderful for all he received (salad, steak, shirmp and asparagus, $55 ish). I ordered what was listed on the menu as the Sanpiper Jumbo Lump crabcakes. They were fine but definitely not jumbo lump. Backfin crabmeat at best. My mistake was only asking if the crabmeat was fresh and not specifically asking if it was indeed jumbo lump. The filler was flavored nicely. Will definitely eat here again but will just order differently.“

“Urbanna Pearl Oyster Tavern is hands down my favorite hangout spot in Urbanna, and every visit reminds me why! 🦪✨ I had the Fredericksburg Artillery oysters topped with jalapeño — perfectly briny with just the right kick — paired with the most delicious avocado toast and a refreshing Bold Rock Apple Cider. Every single bite and sip was on point. But what truly sets this place apart is the people. The owner and staff are absolutely wonderful — warm, welcoming, and the kind of folks who make you feel like a regular from the moment you walk in. If you're in Urbanna and haven't been here yet, you're missing out. This gem is the heart of the town. Can't wait to come back!“

“Absolutely a great place to eat! The black and cobia was awesome“

“Have had several meals here now (Goat Curry, Crab cake & Softshell Crab Sandwich, Seafood Platter) and all have been exceptional. Craige is an amazing chef! Unique flavors that are just delicious.“

“Three girlfriends and I stayed at the Tides Inn for a quick overnight stay to celebrate a milestone birthday , and one of the highlights was having our lunch at Fish Hawk Oyster bar. It’s delightful covered terrace overlooked both the pool and the river. I enjoyed a crab salad and one of my friends enjoyed her crab cake sandwich (so much crab, NOT all filler). The service was attentive even though they were busy. We enjoyed our day 1 lunch so much we returned for our day 2 lunch before we departed! There was a cocktail boat racing event happening at the resort so it was much busier. Their flat bread, salads, fried oysters were all delicious. We hit it at the right time and got a table but wait time grew to over an hour (due to the boat races) while we were enjoying our lunch. Management stepped in to help with service during peak times. Highly recommend if you’re near Irvington or staying at the Tides Inn!“

“It has a nice feeling of a small town cafe. The servers were great and the food was good. We come down every year for the Urbana Oyster Fest and always try to get at least one or two meals there over the 4 days we are here.“

“Haven't had a panini in years and Donna's didn't disappoint; excellent food!“

“View is amazing. Food is good and menu has a nice variety. Of note, the eggs were brought to the table cold and were returned. Staff could be more attentive. For example, no spoons were brought out with the sorbet so we ate it with forks. We were a party of two and were seated at a 5 top which is fine but the other place settings were not cleared and sat on table throughout the meal. Didn't have a chance to eat on the patio but that looked fun. Overall, would recommend and it is nice to have available when staying at The Tides Inn.“