We asked. You voted.

This is the 5th year of The Best of the Rivah Contest and once again, our readers let us know what makes the Rivah special!  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!

We asked “What is the best…”

Waterfront Dining

1st: Hole in the Wall Waterfront Grill – Gwynn’s Island

2nd: Merroir – Topping

3rd: Portside Grill on Urbanna Creek – Urbanna

Place to find Rivah Art

1st: RAL Art Center – Kilmarnock

2nd: The Rivah – Kilmarnock

3rd: Urbanna Harbor Gallery – Urbanna
Objects Art and More – Irvington
Crying Shame – Tappahannock

Real Estate Company

1st: IsaBell K. Horsley Real Estate – Lancaster, Middlesex, Mathews

2nd: Shore Realty – Northumberland

3rd: Mason Realty – Middlesex

Campground

1st: Bethpage Camp-Resort – Urbanna

2nd: Grey’s Point Camp – Topping

3rd: Bush Park Camping Resort – Wake

Rivah Main Street

1st: Kilmarnock, Main Street     

2nd: Urbanna, Virginia Street       

3rd: Gloucester, Main Street

Local Band

1st: Stuck on a Name

2nd: Tom Euler

3rd: Beer Money

Winery

1st: Good Luck Cellars – Kilmarnock

2nd: The Dog and Oyster Vineyard – Irvington

3rd: Ingleside Vineyards and Winery – Oak Grove
Zoll Vineyards – Dutton

Fresh Seafood Market

1st: J&W Seafood – Deltaville

2nd: Miss Mary Seafood – White Stone

3rd: Little River Seafood – Burgess

 Beach

1st: Hughlett Point – Chesapeake Bay

2nd: Wake Beach – Rappahannock River

3rd: Cedars Beach – Little Bay

Oyster Roast

1st: Chesapeake Academy – Irvington

2nd: Reedville Fishermen’s Museum – Reedville
Urbanna Oyster Festival – Urbanna

3rd: Urbanna Fire Department – Urbanna

Place to get Pampered

1st: The Glamper Salon – Tappahannock

2nd: Nail Trix – Kilmarnock

3rd: Tides Inn – Irvington

Place for a Burger

1st: NN Burger – Tappahannock, Kilmarnock

2nd: Terrie’s Place – Kilmarnock

3rd: Hole in the Wall Waterfront Grill – Gwynn’s Island

Fresh Produce Stand/Market

1st: Norman’s Produce – Saluda

2nd: Dug In Farms – Kilmarnock

3rd: Garner’s Produce – Warsaw
Merryvalle Farm – Deltaville

Place to have a Cocktail

1st: Indian Creek Yacht and Country Club – Kilmarnock

2nd: Hole in the Wall Waterfront Grill – Gwynn’s Island

3rd: Eckhard’s – Topping

Charter Boat Captain

1st: Billy Pipkin – Capt. Billy’s Fishing Charters

2nd: Ryan Rogers – Midnight Sun Charters

3rd: Wesley Crump – WC SportFishing Charters

Fried Chicken

1st: Tri Star – Kilmarnock

2nd: Deltaville Market – Deltaville

3rd: River Market – White Stone

Charter Boat Captain

1st: Billy Pipkin – Capt. Billy’s Fishing Charters

2nd: Ryan Rogers – Midnight Sun Charters

3rd: Wesley Crump – WC SportFishing Charters

Fried Chicken

1st: Tri Star – Kilmarnock

2nd: Deltaville Market – Deltaville

3rd: River Market – White Stone

Golf Course

1st: Piankatank River Golf Club – Hartfield

2nd: Indian Creek Yacht and Country Club – Kilmarnock

3rd: The Golden Eagle – Irvington

Photographer

1st: Yours Truly Photography        

2nd: Cloud 9 Photography

3rd:  Dawn Howeth

Nautical Gift Shop

1st: The Rivah – Kilmarnock

2nd: Nauti Nell’s – Deltaville

3rd: The Crabby Couple – White Stone

Place to get Crab Soup

1st: The Steamboat Restaurant – Hartfield

2nd: The Crazy Crab – Reedville

3rd: Virginia Street Cafe – Urbanna
Indian Creek Yacht and Country Club – Kilmarnock

Place to get Bait/Tackle

1st: J&W Seafood – Deltaville

2nd: R.W.’s Sports – Lottsburg

3rd: Keepers – Glenns

Wedding Venue

1st: Deltaville Maritime Museum – Deltaville

2nd: Indian Creek Yacht and Country Club – Kilmarnock

3rd: Good Luck Cellars – Kilmarnock

Place for a Soft Crab

1st: Terrie’s Place – Kilmarnock

2nd: Virginia Street Cafe – Urbanna

3rd: Something Different – Urbanna

Place to find Rivah-themed Jewelry

1st: Burkes Fine Jewelers – Kilmarnock

2nd: The Rivah – Kilmarnock

3rd: Ross’s Fine Jewelers – Kilmarnock

Place to get Fried Oysters

1st: Virginia Street Cafe – Urbanna

2nd: Terrie’s Place – Kilmarnock
Hole in the Wall Waterfront Grill – Gwynn’s Island

3rd: Indian Creek Yacht and Country Club – Kilmarnock

Place for Rivah Home Accessories

1st: Bay and River Home Decor – Kilmarnock

2nd: The Rivah – Kilmarnock

3rd: River Birch Gifts – Locust Hill

Place for a Date

1st: Merroir – Topping

2nd: Hole in the Wall Waterfront Grill – Gwynn’s Island

3rd: Tides Inn – Irvington

Museum/Historical Site

1st: Deltaville Maritime Museum – Deltaville

2nd: Historic Christ Church & Museum – Weems

3rd: Steamboat Era Museum – Irvington

Festival

1st: Urbanna Oyster Festival – Urbanna

2nd: Kilmarnock Firemen’s Festival – Kilmarnock

3rd: Mathews Market Days – Mathews

Hotel/B&B

1st: Tides Inn – Irvington

2nd: Kilmarnock Inn – Kilmarnock
Hope and Glory Inn – Irvington

3rd: Dockside Inn – Deltaville

Place for Breakfast/Brunch

1st: Car Wash Cafe – Kilmarnock

2nd: Cafe By The Bay – Deltaville
Java Jacks – Tappahannock
Something Different – Urbanna
Virginia Street Cafe – Urbanna

3rd: Willaby’s Cafe – White Stone
Lee’s Restaurant – Kilmarnock

Place to find Rivah Attire

1st: The Rivah – Kilmarnock

2nd: Waterline – Kilmarnock

3rd: Deltaville Yachting Center Boater’s Boutique – Deltaville
Lowe Tide – Urbanna
Norwood’s – Tappahannock
Weekends – Kilmarnock

Place to get a Crabcake

1st: Terrie’s Place – Kilmarnock

2nd: Hole in the Wall Waterfront Grill – Gwynn’s Island

3rd: Indian Creek Yacht and Country Club – Kilmarnock

Marina

1st: Ingram Bay Marina – Wicomico Church

2nd: Deltaville Yachting Center – Deltaville

3rd: Rappahannock Yachts – Irvington

Place to eat Ice Cream

1st: Country Cottage – White Stone

2nd: Stevie’s Ice Cream – Kilmarnock

3rd: Norman’s Produce – Saluda

Pizza

1st: Colonial Pizza – Urbanna

2nd: Dano’s Pizza – Hartfield

3rd: Anna’s Italian Restaurant – Kilmarnock

Coldest Beer

1st: Hole in the Wall Waterfront Grill – Gwynn’s Island

2nd: Willaby’s Cafe – White Stone

3rd: Something Different – Urbanna