Compact, quaint oyster specialist offering seasonal seafood small plates, wine & craft beers. Based on 905 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No delivery
Address:
784 Locklies Creek Rd, Topping, VA 23169
Phone: (804) 758-2871
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Hours
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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11:30 AM–9 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
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Reviews
Daniel Ruthman
Absolutely delicious seafood!!! The puffin stuffing is to die for and my fish tacos were really good! It’s such a little hole in the wall style place by the water, but with the flavor of a high end restaurant. Definitely recommend calling ahead for a reservation to avoid long waits, particularly on the weekend.
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Larry Anderson
The food was absolutely delicious and the view is beautiful, but I expected more attentive service considering the caliber of this place. Our water glasses went dry and remained dry until we asked for a refill. And water was all we were drinking. Our server attended the table right next to ours three times before finally taking our payment so we could leave. She didn’t even look in our direction for us to get her attention. Still, the fish tacos were some of the best I have had, and the oyster po boy was very tasty as well. Seating is mostly outside but even on a 90+ degree day, the breeze and shade made dining comfortable.
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Alexandra Brown
The best oysters I’ve had in the rivah area yet. We chose the Olde Salt variety which were smooth and briny. Watching the sun set on the quiet harbor, we enjoyed their crab cake (which the waitress promised had “no fillers” and she didn’t lie) and the steamed clams in a wine garlic broth. Both dishes were delicious and would only have been better if there were more of them! My only complaint is the appetizer of red pepper clam soup came out luke warm. I didn’t have the heart to tell the waitress who was very sweet and efficient. It was the end of a long shift, after all, and everything else was divine, including my “sour beer” which grew on me over the course of the meal. We plan on returning for sure!
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Melissa Canada
Best kept secret in the area. Food was very fresh and cooked perfectly. Right on the water with beautiful views. I had the crab cake & steamed shrimp. Husband had the raw rap oysters. He said they were so good he had to get a second dozen. It is mostly outdoor seating but with that view who would want to sit inside?! It was a little pricey but totally worth it. Dog friendly outside. We will definitely be coming back!
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D Canfield
It was a very hot and busy afternoon but the service and our food was exceptional. I appreciate the time and attention that the wait staff gave us along with the cooking staff. It must have been a challenge for them but they stayed pleasant with all. Merroir is a very special place to us and that is why we drove across Virginia to spend part of our anniversary weekend with them.
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Sydney Thomas
I cannot find a single fault with this place other than it’s waaaay far from our location but hey- it’s worth the drive. The serene and nature soaked view is something you’ll only find tucked out of the way.
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Denise Simmons
I found this place just by chance when searching for a seafood restaurant and oh my goodness, were we delighted with our view our service and most of All the food . It was a little out of the way, but oh my goodness, the view was just gorgeous . Thank you so much. we loved your place..
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Pam Rodriguez
The oysters were incredible! Loved the oyster stew as well. The crab soup was way too spicy for us, but we were warned by the waitress, so that was on us. The scallops were tender, flavorful, and cooked for perfection. We can’t wait to cone back during the warm weather! This place is a gem!
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Lee Jury
Take note that we visited on Father’s Day, and we are not big seafood eaters.
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Marci Fradkin
This place is in the middle of nowhere and it’s completely worth the drive. I could’ve spent the whole afternoon just looking at the beautiful view and relaxing. The food is mostly small plates and you can order a variety of things and get a sampling of different seafood. It is very seafood focused and the oysters are incredibly fresh. The one dish that disappointed a little bit was the red pepper crab soup the red pepper overpowered everything and you didn’t really get the taste of the crab!
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