Ray's Shanty

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!"

05/29/2026
Can't decide which delicious seafood you want to have tonight? Choose a Shanty Special and create your own seafood dinne...
05/29/2026

Can't decide which delicious seafood you want to have tonight? Choose a Shanty Special and create your own seafood dinner with any 2, 3 or 4 of the following items: ( Pictured is the Pick 2 with Flounder and Steamed Shrimp) 😋

* Fried Flounder
* Fried Scallops
* Fried Shrimp
* Steamed Shrimp
* Clam Strips
* Soft Crab
* Crab Cake
* Fried Oysters

A beautiful friday here on the Eastern Shore and we have some beautiful seafood to accompany all of your needs this week...
05/29/2026

A beautiful friday here on the Eastern Shore and we have some beautiful seafood to accompany all of your needs this weekend. Look at those gorgeous heads on shrimp 🍤 😍

Market is open Thursday- Sunday 10 am- 6 pm

We hope to Sea you All Reel Soon!! 🐟 🦈 🦞 🍤 🦐

Congratulations to all of the graduates of the Class of 2026 🎓 👏 Wishing a very special Congratulations to our very own ...
05/28/2026

Congratulations to all of the graduates of the Class of 2026 🎓 👏 Wishing a very special Congratulations to our very own sons/grandsons, Aidan and Parker, who both graduated High School and Kindergarten this week!!

Tonight is Lobster night starting at 4 pm!! 🦞2 sizes available: 1 1/2-1 3/4 pounds $28.952 1/2- 2 3/4 pounds $36.95
05/28/2026

Tonight is Lobster night starting at 4 pm!! 🦞

2 sizes available:

1 1/2-1 3/4 pounds $28.95
2 1/2- 2 3/4 pounds $36.95

Just a few pictures of tonight's specials 💙
05/24/2026

Just a few pictures of tonight's specials 💙

Today we celebrate our 40th Anniversary. So many memories have been made in these walls old and new throughout these 40 ...
05/23/2026

Today we celebrate our 40th Anniversary. So many memories have been made in these walls old and new throughout these 40 years 💙 We thank you all so much for your continued support. You all are definitely what keeps us going in this crazy world. Please share your favorite memory you have made with us! We love you all and we can't wait to make more memories with you!

Seafood Saturday! Lots of fresh seafood options available for your Memorial Day Weekend including jumbo heads on shrimp ...
05/23/2026

Seafood Saturday! Lots of fresh seafood options available for your Memorial Day Weekend including jumbo heads on shrimp that are 9 count. It is also the last day to get fresh drum sides as there are only 10 left!! So get them while you can! We hope to Sea You All Reel Soon!!

Lobster night tonight! Starting at 4 pm. Come out and enjoy a beautiful steamed whole lobster with your choices of sides...
05/21/2026

Lobster night tonight! Starting at 4 pm. Come out and enjoy a beautiful steamed whole lobster with your choices of sides 🦞 We hope to Sea You All Reel Soon!!

Happy Mother's day to all the beautiful, loving, caring Mom's, step Mom's, bonus Mom's, Mother's in law, Grandma's, mimi...
05/10/2026

Happy Mother's day to all the beautiful, loving, caring Mom's, step Mom's, bonus Mom's, Mother's in law, Grandma's, mimis, nanas, sisters, Aunts, wives and friends both here with us and those in Heaven!

No Reservations!

Market open 10-6
Dining room open for dining in and limited carryouts today
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Specials on board and complimentary cupcakes for all the Mom's dining in with us!

Sea you all s👀n! 🇺🇲🦐🦞🦀🦈🐟🍤🦪🥩🍔🍟🍗🌭🥪🥗🥣🍰🍺🍷

The market is all set up for all of your seafood needs this week! Beautiful Heads on Shrimp are in along with an assortm...
05/07/2026

The market is all set up for all of your seafood needs this week! Beautiful Heads on Shrimp are in along with an assortment of fresh fish 🐟 Special on Fresh seafood scallops 4 pounds/$100. Market is open 10-6pm Thurs- Sunday. We hope to Sea You All Reel Soon! 🐟 🦈 🍤 🦐 🦞

Address

32157 Chincoteague Road
New Church, VA
23415

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+17578243429

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