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Ray's Shanty Serving Fresh Local Eastern Shore and Regional Seafood for Lunch and Dinner. A favorite of locals an
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Captain Ray Twiford, a lifelong waterman, was the first person on the shore to sell fresh shrimp and local seafood at his roadside stands back in 1981 where his catch phrase was "Get Fresh With Me, You'll Love it!". He and his wife Laura then opened Ray's Shanty Restaurant in 1986 where they quickly became famous for the best shrimp and seafood around. Serving fresh local Eastern Shore seafood for lunch and dinner

*Steamed, Broiled or Fried Shrimp fresh from North Carolina
*Chincoteague Clams and Oysters (some from Ray's own oyster beds)
*Locally caught (some by Ray himself) in season fish such as Drum, Flounder, Tuna, Mako shark, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo
*Homemade Crab Cakes and Crab Dip
*Local Soft Crabs and Scallops
*Lobster
*Shrimp Salad, Homemade Clam Chowder and Cream of Neptune Soup
*Platters Served with our Famous Hushpuppies, Homemade coleslaw and fresh cut boardwalk style fries
*Also serving hand cut Prime Rib, hand breaded Chicken, Angus burgers, Hot Dogs and North Carolina Style Barbecue for those looking for something other than Seafood
*Handcut Blooming Onions, Appetizers, Sandwiches and Sides
Daily lunch specials until 2
*Carry outs available
*Fresh Seafood Market on Premises

"If You Don't Eat Here, You're Missing a Shore Thing!"

Well that changed quick. We're going to call it. I was just informed we are out of potatoes for french fries, no more hu...
10/25/2026

Well that changed quick. We're going to call it. I was just informed we are out of potatoes for french fries, no more hushpuppies, coleslaw, baked potatoes, cocktail sauce or rice. So thats the end!

Ok Folks, we are nearing the end, running out of quite a bit as noted on the board right now. Im sure we will be closing by 7. I will attach a picture of the board currently.

Well here we are, last day of our 41st season of the restaurant! 🎉

As promised here is a picture of the specials board.
$12.95 steamed shrimp platter,
Reduced prices on the 2 pound shrimp trawlers, $10. OFF on the blue fin and halibut platters! Incredible! Other discounts as the day goes

We are fully stocked with everything right now and will remove items as we run out. The past several years we ended up running out of things like salads, baked potatoes, cocktail and tartar sauce, coleslaw, supporting items for meals and when we get to that point we close. Last year was around 7 I believe but if you're planning on coming out later today its always good to call ahead.

*Remember we are closed entirely next weekend and the market will reopen FRI Nov 6th for our winter hours!*

Market open today 10-6
Restaurant open For dine in and carryouts 11- 7or 8ish

Sea you all s👀n! 🇺🇸🦐🦀🦞🐟🦈🦪🍤🥩🍗🍔🌭🥪🥗🍺🍷🍰

10/25/2026

I will be posting a picture of the specials board tomorrow but just a little preview tonight

Steamed shrimp platters will go retro. $12.95

Sea you all tomorrow! 🇺🇸🦐

Saturday market special!!Last chance for boat run heads on shrimp boxes! 50 pounds/$250ONLY 4 AVAILABLE
10/24/2026

Saturday market special!!

Last chance for boat run heads on shrimp boxes!

50 pounds/$250

ONLY 4 AVAILABLE

Every year it feels like we hit this last weekend of the restaurant season quicker and quicker!Tonight is still lobster ...
10/22/2026

Every year it feels like we hit this last weekend of the restaurant season quicker and quicker!

Tonight is still lobster night!

Sunday the 25th is the last day for the restaurant.

We will be closed entirely next weekend, Halloween and then the market reopens Fri Nov 6th for the winter schedule of Fri -Sat 10-5 and Sunday 10-2 until NYE with a few extra days thrown in close to the holidays. I will post the exact dates when we reopen on the 6th.

This weekend
Market open
Thurs-Sun 10-6
Restaurant open For dine in and carryouts
Thurs-Fri 4-8
Sat-Sun 11-8

NO RESERVATIONS
NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINKS ALLOWED

*Please be advised that Sunday we will probably close earlier as we run out of things and its always best to call ahead*

757 824 3429

Sea you all s👀n! 🇺🇸🦐🦀🦞🐟🦈🦪🍤🥩🍗🍔🌭🥪🥗🍺🍷🍰

10/20/2026

The last week of Ray's on the restaurant side is this weekend! What meal is your favorite to have as your last before the winter break?

The Man, The Myth and THE LEGEND is celebrating his 74th birthday today!!!
10/18/2026

The Man, The Myth and THE LEGEND is celebrating his 74th birthday today!!!

Oh my goodness! Look at that abundant sunshine! 🌞 Better get outside and enjoy it while you can because it seems we have...
10/16/2026

Oh my goodness! Look at that abundant sunshine! 🌞 Better get outside and enjoy it while you can because it seems we have some more nor'easter type temps coming our way!

Speaking of goodness, just look at all that delicious seafood in the market!

*The restaurant season is winding down, next Sunday the 25th is our last day!

**The seafood market will reopen again Friday Nov 6th with our winter schedule of Fri- Sat 10-5 and Sun 10-2 until NYE again. We will also have some extra weekdays added in Im sure right before the holidays for everyone's convenience.
I will post the exact days in a couple of weeks.

Until then
Market open
Thurs-Sun 10-6

Restaurant open For dine in and carryouts
Thurs-Fri 4-8
Sat-Sun 11-8
757-824-3429
NO RESERVATIONS
NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINKS ALLOWED

Sea you all s👀n!🇺🇸🦐🦀🦞🐟🦈🦪🍤🥩🍗🍔🌭🥪🥗🍺🍷🍰

10/15/2026

Only 2 weeks left of the 2026 Restaurant Season. The market will remain open until New Years Eve.

Tonight is Lobster night 🦞 Starting at 4pm! We hope to Sea you All Reel Soon!

10/11/2026

Well this is the 3rd Sunday in a row that I have posted this.
Getting to be an unwelcome habit with this noreaster weather!
More than likely we will end up closing early this evening around 7 again so I would suggest calling ahead.
It seems with weather like this most people head home early and those that do venture out do so early while its still light.
So we will just go with it and hope for prettier weather for our next 2 weekends open for the season!
Sea you all s👀n! 🇺🇸🦐🦀🦞🐟🦈🦪🍤🥩🍗🍔🌭🥪🥗🍺🍷🍰

10/10/2026

**Internet is back. All is well and back to normal!**

So currently we are without internet as spectrum lines are down. Our phones are back working but until we get internet back we are cash only and cannot process credit cards or debit cards. We are told service will be back by 6pm.
Thank you for your understanding and I will update as we know more

Address

32157 Chincoteague Road
New Church, VA
23415

Opening Hours

Thursday 4pm - 8pm
Friday 4pm - 8pm
Saturday 11am - 8pm
Sunday 11am - 8pm

Telephone

+17578243429

Website

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