We had originally planned on dining at Fisherman's Corner but there was a twenty minute wait and we had to get back on the ferry within an hour. So we walked across the street to Lorraine's.
We arrived around 1:00, and there were about 10 tables occupied. Most of them had already received their food. There were two waitresses working both the floor and cash register. It took several minutes before anyone approached our table as one of the waitresses seemed preoccupied with a young man sitting at the counter while the other waitress was busy running food out to tables.
We had already decided on trying Lorraine's Seafood Platter (even though the price was "whited-out" on the laminated menu) so we could have a bit of everything: fried flounder, soft shell crab, not-so jumbo shrimp, clam strips and crab cake. The entree included two sides. I chose onion rings and cole slaw. It also included cornbread.
The stars of the entree were the flounder and soft shell crab. Both were lightly breaded, moist and flavorful. All other items, including the sides and cornbread were just okay. For you iced tea lovers, I would also like to note that they have neither sweet tea nor lemons.
Don't be fooled by thinking the seafood will be great since Tangier is a fishing village. Our "okay" meal for two, which included two iced teas and two seafood platters, came to over $80. Eighty. Dollars. I'm accustomed to exaggerated pricing in tourist areas but this was ridiculous. Not to mention the fact that the service didn't warrant our customary 20% tip.
On a positive note, the restaurant was clean. The platters were plentiful though disappointing and overpriced.
A perfect place to start your Tangier Island experience. Fresh,tasty seafood served in a very friendly,relaxed atmosphere..
I had the seafood platter and it was very good and a wonderful variety of seafood. The service was excellent and staff very accommodating.
The menu of mostly seafood has a good selection of dishes.I hope to return again soon.
We were very disappointed with this place. Â The atmosphere and decor was divey and the food was mediocre at best. Â One in our party ordered a softshell crab sandwich and it was served on white wonderbread type bread (not told this when we ordered). Â All of the meals were served with a side of chips and we were given about 6 or 7 each. Â Two of us ordered crabcake sandwiches and it was mostly bread filler. Â Be aware that if you order water, you will be served bottled water at a charge of about $2 each. Â We found the price to be rather expensive for what we were served: 1 softshell crap sandwich on white sandwich bread, 2 cups of cream of crab soup, 2 crabcake sandwiches and an order of crab balls appetizer, 3 bottles of water and 1 iced tea was $70 plus tip. I was suspicious when we were given flyers of menus of the area restaurants on the boat ride over and there were no prices on them. Â Also, the menus we were given at the restaurant itself had hand-written prices, so they could change them daily or as they wish. Â I suppose you're at their mercy as there aren't many restaurants to choose from, so they can charge whatever they wish but I'm warning you, don't expect a great atmosphere and great seafood just because crabbing and fishing is the main livelihood. Â The island itself what somewhat of a disappointment for all of us anyway.... not at all quaint and charming like we'd read in our guide books, but we tried to give it a chance anyway. Â It was more like a trailer park on an island. Â I don't mean to harm the tourist business there, but I know I would have appreciated an honest review from someone before we spent $27 per person for the 1.5 hr boat ride there, $40 for a golf cart rental for 2 hours and $85 for lunch. We won't be returning.
Review Source:Ate there last night. It was prom night and the prom couples, all dressed for a ball, paraded down the main st. (Main Ridge St)
Lorraine's has taken over the restaurant right at the crossroads. It is a homey place and couples and kids from the island hang out. It is interesting to hear the different speech pattern of the locals as they socialised. Everyone is friendly on the island but with the hoards of day trippers it must be like living in an amusement park.
Oh, the food. Â We had the specials - always a good idea in a small spot. Terrific creamy crab soup and crabcake sandwich. Â Lots of crab but not a notable preparation in my estimation. Â We shared the crab dip in fresh bread bowl - very nice. Â With two cokes the bill was $35.
It was open until 8pm for the locals. We spent the night on our boat at the marina so the crowds had already left.
Great crab cake and softshell crabs. A little pricey but hey, you're on an island.
The crab cakes are loaded with crab and the flavor was good. The cream of crab soup was excellent as well. Service was fast and friendly.
There are only about 4 restaurants on the island so next time I'll try another!
One of the best crab cake sandwiches ever! Of course it helps that you had to take a boat to the center of the Chesapeake Bay to get here but this place stands on its own with the quality of the food.... was a nice quaint place loaded with authentic Tangier Island integrity...
Wish colbeer could be found somewhere on the island but that is what comes with the old way of Chesapeake livin'...
The 5 best restaurants in the 2015 Denver Restaurant Week
3,611 Views | Category: Denver
The complete list of 2015 Denver Restaurant Week businesses
1,972 Views | Category: Denver
The tourists' guide to Portillos: 5 must have dishes
3,318 Views | Category: Chicago
Pho = Pronounced "fuh" not "foe" for pho-king sake
2,916 Views | Category: Denver
Indulgery selected to exhibit at Collision Conference
2,987 Views | Category: Press Releases
Not Logged In
BUSINESSES
Local Businesses
Near Me
My Favorites
SOCIAL
Blog & News
MY ACCOUNT
Login
Register
Contact Us
Add Your Business
