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!"

Labor Day Weekend and it still feels very much like the heart of summer! 🌞The market is setup and ready to go and more s...
09/03/2026

Labor Day Weekend and it still feels very much like the heart of summer! 🌞

The market is setup and ready to go and more shrimp will be arriving over the next 2 days too!

Ray got 2 Hoss lobsters in, over 8 pounds! 1 sold already right after I took this picture!

Tonight is Lobster night in the restaurant and we will offer 2 sizes again to choose from but NO we will not be serving 8 pounders 😁

Market open
Thurs-Sun 10-6

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

A word about carryouts, we say limited because if we are packed with a waiting line, our kitchen is handling all it can to take care of those in house and is unable to add in anymore.
We have typically been serving 300+ people in house on Thursdays in 4 hours!! Let that sink in for a minute. We monitor the kitchen load and when we see fit, we cut off carryout orders. So my apologies if you are unable to place a carryout order at those times but it is physically impossible to do anymore than is being done.

Thank you and Sea you all
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FIRST BLOWFISH OF THE SEASON ARE HERE!!!! Market open until 6 pm!
08/28/2026

FIRST BLOWFISH OF THE SEASON ARE HERE!!!!

Market open until 6 pm!

How is it Thursday again already? This summer has just been flying by. The market is stocked with beautiful fresh seafoo...
08/20/2026

How is it Thursday again already? This summer has just been flying by. The market is stocked with beautiful fresh seafood this morning. Heads on shrimp special only $250/50 pounds (last of this special for the season so get them while you can)

Tonight is Lobster Night starting at 4 pm 🦞

We hope to Sea you all Reel Soon! 🐟 🍀 🦞

08/16/2026

Sunday Market Special!!!

Beautiful Heads on Shrimp (16/20 count)
50 pounds $250---Only 4 boxes available!!

Market opens at 10 am!!

Here we are just about midway through August already! Sheesh! The shrimp are beautiful and plentiful this week so Ray bo...
08/13/2026

Here we are just about midway through August already! Sheesh!

The shrimp are beautiful and plentiful this week so Ray bought some extra for those who would like a 50lb box to put away.
50 lbs heads on 16/20s
$250.
50 lbs heads off 31/35 $350.
50 lbs heads off 21/25 $400.
50 lbs heads off 16/20 $500.
Get em while they last!

Tonight is Lobster night in the restaurant with 2 sizes offered
1 3/4 s $34.95
2.5-3 s $44.95

Market open
Thurs-Sun 10-6
Restaurant open For dine in and limited carryouts Thurs-Fri 4-8
Sat-Sun 11-8
757-824-3429 for any questions, no messages please as I won't see them in a timely way.

*NO RESERVATIONS
**NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINKS ALLOWED

***NO BATHING ATTIRE ALLOWED including coverups !!

Sea you all sπŸ‘€n!πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈπŸ¦žπŸ¦πŸ¦€πŸ¦ͺ🍀πŸ₯©πŸ—πŸ”πŸŒ­πŸ₯ͺπŸ₯—πŸ₯£πŸΊπŸ·

Sorry I'm late posting, its been a busy time around here, so I will make this quick!Market open Thurs-Sun 10-6 Restauran...
08/07/2026

Sorry I'm late posting, its been a busy time around here, so I will make this quick!

Market open
Thurs-Sun 10-6
Restaurant open For dine in and limited carryouts Thurs-Fri 4-8
Sat-Sun 11-8
757-824-3429
NO RESERVATIONS
NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINKS ALLOWED

***NO BATHING ATTIRE ALLOWED including coverups

Sea you all sπŸ‘€n! πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈπŸ¦žπŸ¦πŸ¦€πŸ¦ͺ🍀πŸ₯©πŸ—πŸ”πŸŒ­πŸ₯ͺπŸ₯—πŸ₯£πŸΊπŸ·

Thank you Virginia Seafood for your visit and write up!
08/03/2026

Thank you Virginia Seafood for your visit and write up!

The best seafood counters have a little bit of everything: what came in, what is worth taking home, and someone who knows the difference.
Find your local fishmonger. They are usually fun to talk to and can tell you what is fresh, local, and how to cook it.
And while you are there, ask what came from Virginia.

Ray's Shanty

08/02/2026

Sunday special 200 clams- $60

Sunday special!!! One box of heads on shrimp (50pounds) available $250
08/02/2026

Sunday special!!! One box of heads on shrimp (50pounds) available $250

Well not everybody can go home with a pony, but you can take some fresh seafood!So much to choose from! Ray and Tucker w...
07/30/2026

Well not everybody can go home with a pony, but you can take some fresh seafood!

So much to choose from! Ray and Tucker will help you pack for travel with some ice.

Also tonight is Lobster dinner night in the restaurant which opens at 4pm.🦞
2 sizes of lobster again
1.5 lb lobster 32.95
2-3 lbs lobster 42.95
Comes with hushpuppies, coleslaw and either salad, handcut fries OR local Dublin Farms gold baked potato.

Market open
Thurs-Sun 10-6
Restaurant open For dine in and carryouts
Thurs-Fri 4-8
Sat-Sun 11-8
757-824-3429 for questions
*NO RESERVATIONS
** NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINKS ALLOWED

***NO BATHING ATTIRE ALLOWED including coverups***

Sea you all sπŸ‘€n!πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈπŸ¦žπŸ¦πŸ¦€πŸ¦ͺ🍀πŸ₯©πŸ—πŸ”πŸŒ­πŸŸπŸ₯ͺπŸ₯—πŸ₯£πŸΊπŸ·

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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