Two Restaurant Reviews

During the summer, many of us travel to the Eastern Shore of Maryland for sun and fun. One of the major activities we enjoy is eating in restaurants. Here are two great places to try. One is in Bethany Beach, Delaware; one is along the road to Chincoteague, Virginia.

When traveling to the Ocean City, MD area, continue a little further north and check out the Chalkboard Tavern and Grille at Route 1 Marketplace, Suite 116, Bethany Beach, Delaware. Charlie’s nephew, Bob Webster, who employs his family, along with other capable workers, to assist as bussers, waiting tables, etc, manages this delightful restaurant. Charlie and I enjoyed a wonderful lunch there with Bob’s parents. I wisely chose a grilled tuna sandwich, which was perfectly cooked and melted in my mouth. Charlie could not resist the soft shell crab sandwich. We also treated ourselves to the Tavern Fries. The Chalkboard offers inexpensive lunch specials every day, which are affordable for vacationers. For anyone staying in the area, ask about the VIP Club. For a prepaid $100 VIP card, members enjoy $125 worth of meals and are eligible for a free birthday dinner. Open for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. Phone 302-539-7482 or check online at www.chalkboardgrille.com.

If you love “all you can eat” shrimp, head to Ray’s Shanty, 32157 Chincoteague Road, Route 175 East, Wattsville, Virginia, which is 1.5 miles off of Route 13 on the road to Chincoteague. Steamed shrimp are Capt. Ray Twiford’s specialty and each platter contains close to 2 lbs. of perfectly steamed shrimp. French fries, cole slaw and hushpuppies come with the meal; however, a baked potato or salad may be substituted. Three of our four diners chose the steamed shrimp and ate their fill of the delightful crustacean. Only one shrimp eater was able to ask for a refill. As is usual for me, I chose the marinated grilled tuna platter, which was so delicious that one might believe it came from a five-star restaurant. The restaurant is closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Opens at 11:00 a.m. Phone 757-824-3429 or check online at www.RaysShanty.com.

According to Judy