We asked. You voted.
Once again, our readers let us know what makes the Rivah special in our 7th annual Best of the Rivah Contest! From wineries to oysters, chicken to bait, art to ice cream and much, much more… you have chosen our area’s favorites.
Thank you for helping us salute this one-of-a-kind area that we are proud to call The Rivah!
Congratulations to the winners!
Congratulations to the winners!We asked “What is the best…”
SEAFOOD
Crab Soup
1. The Crazy Crab – Reedville
2. The Steamboat Restaurant – Hartfield
3. Willaby’s – White Stone
Fried Oysters
1. The Steamboat Restaurant – Hartfield
2. Dredge – Irvington
3. Reedville Market – Reedville
Terrie’s Place – Kilmarnock
Willaby’s – White Stone
Soft Crab
1. Dredge – Irvington
2. Terrie’s Place – Kilmarnock
The Crazy Crab – Reedville
3. Virginia Street Cafe – Urbanna
Crabcake
1. Terrie’s Place – Kilmarnock
2. Hole in the Wall – Gwynn’s Island
3. The Crazy Crab – Reedville
Fresh Seafood Market
1.Miss Mary Seafood – White Stone
2. J&W Seafood – Deltaville
3. Jim Dan Dee Seafood – Kilmarnock
FOOD
Pizza
1. Sal’s Italian Pizza – Kilmarnock
2. Dano’s Pizza – Hartfield
3. Delta Pie – Deltaville
Burger
1. NN Burger – Tappahannock
2. Terrie’s Place – Kilmarnock
3. Hole in the Wall – Gwynn’s Island
Ice Cream
1. Norman’s Produce – Saluda
2. Chitterchats Ice Cream Parlor – Reedville
3. Country Cottage – White Stone
Fried Chicken for a day on the boat
1. Tri Star – Kilmarnock
2. Deltaville Market – Deltaville
3. The River Market – White Stone
Breakfast/Brunch
1. Car Wash Cafe – Kilmarnock
Kilmarnock Inn, Filibusters – Kilmarnock
2. Java Jacks Cafe – Tappahannock
3. One Cracked Yolk Food Truck
Inland Restaurant
1. Adrift – White Stone
2. The Steamboat Restaurant – Hartfield
3. Lee’s Restaurant – Kilmarnock
Dredge – Irvington
Waterfront Dining
1. Hole in the Wall – Gwynn’s Island
2. The Crazy Crab – Reedville
3. Merroir – Topping
Reedville Market – Reedville
Sweet Treat
1. Country Cottage – White Stone
2. Out of the Oven Bakery – White Stone
3. Norman’s Produce – Saluda
Fresh Produce Stand/Market
1. Norman’s Produce – Saluda
2. Dug In Farms – Kilmarnock
3. Garner’s Produce – Westmoreland
DRINKS
Coldest Beer (restaurant)
1. The Steamboat Restaurant – Hartfield
2. The Corner Bar & Grill – Lively
3. Hole in the Wall – Gwynn’s Island
Cocktail
1. Hole in the Wall – Gwynn’s Island
2. Reedville Market – Reedville
3. The Steamboat Restaurant – Hartfield
Dredge – Irvington
Winery
1. Good Luck Cellars – Kilmarnock
2. Wind Vineyards – Tappahannock
3. Zoll Vineyards – Dutton
Brewery
1. Callao Brewing Company – Callao
Gloucester Brewing Company – Gloucester
2. Kilmarnock Brewhaus – Kilmarnock
3. That Damn Mary Brewing Company – Gloucester
RETAIL
Nautical Gift Shop
1. River Birch Gifts – Locust Hill
2. The Rivah – Kilmarnock
3. Nauti Nells – Deltaville
Place to find Rivah Art
1. Crying Shame Frame Shop and Gifts – Tappahannock
2. River Birch Gifts – Locust Hill
3. The Rivah – Kilmarnock
Rivah-themed Jewelry
1. Burkes Fine Jewelers – Kilmarnock, Warsaw
2. River Birch Gifts – Locust Hill
3. Ross’s Fine Jewelers – Kilmarnock
Rivah Home Accessories
1. River Birch Gifts – Locust Hill
2. The Rivah – Kilmarnock
Bay & River Home Decor – Kilmarnock
3. W.F. Booth & Son – Kilmarnock
Rivah Attire
1. The Rivah – Kilmarnock
2. River Birch Gifts – Locust Hill
3. Weekends – Kilmarnock
EXPERIENCES
Local Band
1. Rip Tide
2. Stuck on a Name
3. HonkyTonk Heroes
Festival
1. Urbanna Oyster Festival – Urbanna
2. Taste By The Bay – Irvington
3. Arts In The Middle – Urbanna
Oyster Roast
1. Urbanna Oyster Festival – Urbanna
2. Reedville Fishermen’s Museum Oyster Roast – Reedville
3. Chesapeake Academy Oyster Roast – Irvington
Golf Course
1. Piankatank River Golf Club – Hartfield
2. Golden Eagle Golf Club – Irvington
3. Hobbs Hole Golf Course – Tappahannock
Museum/Historical Site
1. Deltaville Maritime Museum – Deltaville
2. Historic Christ Church & Museum – Weems
3. Reedville Fishermen’s Museum – Reedville
Place for a Date
1. COMPASS Entertainment Complex – Irvington
2. Merroir – Topping
Reedville Market – Reedville
3. Hole in the Wall – Gwynn’s Island
Rivah Main Street
1. Kilmarnock, Main Street
2. Warsaw, Main Street
3. Urbanna, Virginia Street
Hike
1. Hughlett Point Natural Area Preserve – Kilmarnock
2. Beaverdam Park – Gloucester
3. Westmoreland State Park – Montross
Beach
1. Hughlett Point Natural Area Preserve – Chesapeake Bay
2. Gloucester Point Beach – York River
3. Wake Beach – Rappahannock River
Yorktown Beach – York River
BUSINESS SERVICES
Realtor/Real Estate Company
1. IsaBell K. Horsley Real Estate – Lancaster, Middlesex, Mathews
2. Bragg & Company Real Estate – Lancaster
3. Shore Realty – Northumberland
Middle Bay Realty – Northumberland, Lancaster
Photographer
1. Ashley Hall Photography
2. Ashley Peterson
3. Yours Truly Photography
Stephen Blue
Place to get Pampered (spa, nails, salon)
1. The Glamper Salon – Tappahannock
2. Casey Bolt’s Massage – Tappahannock
3. Estetista – Warsaw
Bait/Tackle
1. GTown Bait N Tackle – Hayes
2. J&W Seafood/The Tackle Shop – Deltaville
3. R.W.’s Sports – Lottsburg
Charter Boat Captain
1. Puddin Glasco – G&G Charters
2. Billy Pipkin – Capt. Billy’s Fishing Charters
3. Ryan Rogers – Midnight Sun Charters
HOSPITALITY
Marina
1. Ingram Bay Marina – Wicomico Church
2. Deltaville Yachting Center – Deltaville
3. Garrett’s Marina – Tappahannock
Hotel/B&B
1. Kilmarnock Inn – Kilmarnock
2. Tides Inn – Irvington
3. Dockside Inn – Deltaville
Campground
1. Bush Park Camping Resort – Wake
2. Bethpage Camp-Resort – Urbanna
3. Grey’s Point Camp – Topping
