The Island House
The Island House Restaurant is a 200 seat facility located overlooking the picturesque Wachapreague Harbor. We specialize in Fresh Local Seafood, Clams, Oysters, Certified Angus Beef Burgers & Prime Rib. Come enjoy our award-winning Crab Cakes while overlooking the Barrier Islands of Virginia’s Eastern Shore!
The Island House Restaurant is designed after the old Parramore Island Life Saving Station, which was built in the 1800s. This fine dining establishment is situated overlooking the tranquil Wachapreage waterfront. In addition to the view from the dining room, you may also climb the spiral staircase to reach the lookout tower. There you will find a panoramic view of the barrier islands, which is quite spectacular.
For Reservations call (757) 787-4242 or book online through OpenTable.com.
Captain Zed’s Bait & Tackle
Captain Zed’s Bait & Tackle Shop is the retailer of fishing, hunting & commercial (VMRC) licenses in Wachapreague. Saltwater fishing license is good for one year from the date of purchase. Our Marina has recently been completely redone, along with the fuel pier, dispensers, and hoses.
We also want to remind folks that we are the booking agent for some of the local charter boat captains. Captain Zed’s is open at 5:30 a.m., offering breakfast sandwiches and hot coffee, along with all your bait and tackle needs.
Please call Captain Zed’s at 757-789-3222 with any questions or for a fishing report. You can also contact us via e-mail at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Enjoy the world famous flounder fishing at Wachapreague, VA this summer, or try bluefin tuna at the 21 or 26 Mile Hills, excellent wreck fishing for sea bass or tautog, Inshore trout, drum and croakers, or offshore marlin, tuna & dolphin.
Tucked behind pristine barrier beach islands on the seaside of Virginia’s Eastern Shore lies the little town of Wachapreague. The region, recognized as a Biosphere Reserve by the United Nations, is truly one of the last large wetland habitats in the world.
Attractions other than just the mere beauty of Wachapreague include a vigorous fleet of offshore fishing yachts, terrific inshore flounder fishing, birdwatching, unfettered barrier island beaches, hunting, and in short an abundance of nature.
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If you feel that we are not abiding by this privacy policy, you should contact us immediately via telephone at (757) 787-4242 or via email at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Contact Us
We enjoy hearing from our guests! Please use either of the below contact vessels to get in-touch with us for any reason. Reservations for The Island House are taken by giving us a call or you can book online through OpenTable.com.
- Main Restaurant
(757) 787-4242 .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) - Captain Zed’s
(757) 789-3222 .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) - Mailing Address
P.O. Box 197 / 17 Atlantic Ave. Wachapreague, Va. 23480
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REFUND POLICY
The Island House does not provide a refund policy, all sales are final.
RISK OF LOSS
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The Little City by the Sea
Tucked behind pristine barrier beach islands on the seaside of Virginia’s Eastern Shore lies the little town of Wachapreague. The region, recognized as a Biosphere Reserve by the United Nations, is truly one of the last large wetland habitats in the world. Attractions other than just the mere beauty of Wachapreague include a vigorous fleet of offshore fishing yachts, terrific inshore flounder fishing, bird watching, unfettered barrier island beaches, hunting, and in short an abundance of nature.
Old Wachapreague Hotel - (Destroyed by fire) Three Tiers of verandas, aggregating over 10,000 sqft.; Halls at right angles on each floor; Rooms are all Outside and are Perfectly ventilated, excellent bedding. Large Airy Dining-room.
Fresh and Salt water baths Free to Guests. Shady Lawns. Navigable water where power or sail boats may be had for fishing, sailing or shooting.
Fishing at Wachapreague
First of May until First of November. May and June for Big Fish (Drums, Channel Bass, 25 to 55 lbs. each); also good trout fishing. Best dates for Drum fishing, 5 days before full of the moon until 3 days after; also bite some on New Moon. Possibly June better that May this year. July and August, Trout King, Hog, Spots, Perch and other varieties. September and October. Sea Trout and Drum.
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Directions
23rd Annual Flounder Tournament
Thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s flounder tournament and congratulations to the winners!
Tournament Results
- 1st place- Charles Crouse Sr from York PA -8lb 4oz- 26in
- 2nd place- Turk Ridenour from Chestertown MD-6lb 9oz- 26in
- 3rd place-Mark Hill from Belle Haven VA-5lb 11oz-25in
- 4th place-Ernie Shiflett from Dundalk MD-5lb 7oz- 24 1/2 in
- 5th place- Mark Jeffers from Pasadena MD-5lb 6 1/2oz-23 3/4oz
Reservations
Our hours of operation are Tuesday through Sunday from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm.
To make a reservation, please call us at (757) 787-4242. You can also book a reservation online using the form
to the right. Simply select a date, time and the number of guests who will be attending and click the Find a Table
button to view available reservation times.
Banquet Catering
Tournament Results
- 1st place- Charles Crouse Sr from York PA -8lb 4oz- 26in
- 2nd place- Turk Ridenour from Chestertown MD-6lb 9oz- 26in
- 3rd place-Mark Hill from Belle Haven VA-5lb 11oz-25in
- 4th place-Ernie Shiflett from Dundalk MD-5lb 7oz- 24 1/2 in
- 5th place- Mark Jeffers from Pasadena MD-5lb 6 1/2oz-23 3/4oz
Reservations
Banquet Catering
The Island House banquet & party facilities can accomodate up to 200 people. To book your event please fill out the form below or call us at (757) 787-4242. Thank you for choosing The Island House to plan and prepare your special event!
Fishing Charters
Captain Zed’s is your one-stop shop for both in-shore and off-shore fishing charters, water taxis to Dawson Shoal, duck hunting charters, and eco-tours. We don’t charge you OR the guide a fee for this service, we are simply a conduit to get you in touch with some of the best outdoor guides and captains on the East Coast! Simply fill out the form below to book your trip.
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About Us
The current owners purchased this property from the Lewis family in October of 2010. The newest of the “Come Here’s” as the locals call it, the Johnson family has been living on the Eastern Shore since 2008, and spent much time here for the last ten years. Our goal is to provide customers with exceptional food, great service, and an atmosphere that is as welcoming for shorts and flip-flops as it is a shirt and tie… all while representing the Eastern Shore people and maintaining the history and nostalgia that makes the Eastern Shore so special! The bottom line? We strive to make the Island House Restaurant an establishment that locals and “Come Here’s” alike are proud of to gather with their friends and family.
Our Partners
Rental Boats
Our small fleet of 16ft Carolina Skiff’s can put you on top of the fishing action at Wachapreague. Each boat is equipped with an 18 H.P. Yamaha outboard and carries a maximum of 4 persons. Grab your tackle, bait and a cooler and shove off! You’ll be on the Wachapreague hot spots in a matter of moments. No Fishing License required, each of our rental boats are already licensed for Virginia saltwater fishing.
Water Taxis
Duck Hunting
Eco-Tours
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