60+ Cape Charles Businesses/Organizations Named Winners of Best of Virginia Campaigns
From fine dining to landscaping, Cape Charles business owners go above and beyond to provide guests and clients with top-notch experiences. This town is made special not by the individual items we procure, but how we use them to create the perfect seaside dish, exquisite spirits, a cozy place to stay minutes from the beach, or a unique display of locally-inspired merchandise. In Cape Charles, everyone is treated like family, precisely why our tiny town of 1,200 boasts 66 winning businesses and organizations across Virginia Living Magazine’s Best of Virginia campaign and Coastal Virginia Magazine’s Best of the Eastern Shore campaign. Oh, and not to mention that the town of Cape Charles won Overall Gold for Best Weekend Getaway in Coastal Virginia Magazine’s Reader’s Choice Awards.
Browse our list of winners & plan your next getaway to Cape Charles!
Best of Virginia Winners via Virginia Living Magazine:
Bailey’s Bait & Tackle : Silver Best Sporting Goods or Outdoor Outfitter
Barrier Islands Center: Gold Best Annual Charity Event (Oyster Roast), Gold Best Museum, Bronze Best Art Event (Art & Music on the Farm)
Bay Creek: Bronze Best Resort, Bronze Best Golf Course
Bay Haven Inn: Bronze Best Bed & Breakfast
Bayside Chiropractic Rehabilitation & Laser: Bronze Best Chiropractic Practice
Blue Heron Realty: Gold Best Real Estate Firm
Brown Dog Ice Cream : Silver Best Ice Cream Shop
Cape Charles Beach : Bronze Best Tourist Attraction, Bronze Best Family Entertainment
Cape Charles Brewing Company: Silver Best Brewery
Cape Charles Distillery: Gold Best Distillery, Silver Best Cocktails
Chatham Vineyards: Bronze Best Winery
Chuckletown Productions: Silver Best Children’s Store
Deadrise Italian Kitchen: Gold Best Pizzaria
Eastern Shore Dog: Silver Best Dog Training Company
Edible Picasso: Silver Best Vegan, Vegetarian, or Gluten Free Fare
Gull Hummock Gourmet Market: Gold Best Specialty/Gourmet Food Shop, Bronze Best Wine Shop
Historic Palace Theatre: Bronze Best Performing Arts Theatre
Hook @ Harvey: Silver Best Fine Dining
Jeff Klingel Landscape Design: Silver Best Landscape Design
Kiptopeke State Park: Silver Best State Park
LemonTree Gallery and Studio: Silver Best Entertainment for Adults
Peach Street Books: Silver Best Bookstore
The Shanty: Gold Best Seafood Restaurant, Bronze Best Outdoor Dining
Best of the Eastern Shore Winners via Coastal Virginia Magazine:
A1 Seafood: Gold Best Seafood Market
AJ’s Bar & Grill: Gold Best Casual Eatery, Gold Best Place for Oysters, Gold Best Nightlife, Silver Best Cocktails
Ambrogia Caffè & Enoteca: Gold Best Dinner (Tie), Gold Best Restaurant Overall, Silver Best Wine Selection
At Altitude Gallery: Bronze Best Art Gallery, Bronze Best Art Store
Bailey’s Bait & Tackle: Gold Best Bait and Tackle Store, Gold Best Outdoor Sporting Store
Barrier Islands Center: Gold Best Historical Attraction, Gold Best Museum, Silver Best Kid-Friendly Attraction
Bay Creek Resort: Gold Best Resort
Bay Creek Realty: Silver Best Real Estate Agent (Linda Buskey)
Bay Creek Vacation Rentals: Bronze Best Vacation Rental Company (Tie)
Bay Haven Inn: Gold Best Bed and Breakfast
Beach Market: Bronze Best Seafood Market
Brown Dog Ice Cream: Gold Best Ice Cream Shop
Blue Heron Realty Co: Silver Best Real Estate Company
Buoy 56: Gold Best Women’s Boutique
Cape Charles Brewing Co: Gold Best Winery/Brewery/Distillery, Silver Best Outdoor Dining, Silver Best Nightlife
Cape Charles Candy Co: Gold Best Candy Store
Cape Charles Coffee House: Gold Best Breakfast, Gold Best Coffee, Silver Best Brunch
Cape Charles Distillery: Gold Best Cocktails, Bronze Best Winery/Brewery/Distillery
Cape Charles Fishing Adventure: Bronze Best Fishing Guide/Charter (Tie)
Cape Charles Main St: Gold Best Event/Festival (Festive Fridays)
Cape Charles Marina: Gold Best Marina
Cape Charles Mini Golf: Gold Best Kid-Friendly Attraction
Cape Charles Museum: Silver Best Historical Attraction, Silver Best Museum
Cape Charles Tiny Livin’: Bronze Best Wedding Venue, Bronze Best Hotel/Motel
Cape Charles Vacation Rentals: Silver Best Vacation Rental Company (Tie)
Chatham Vineyards & Winery: Silver Best Winery/Brewery/Distillery
Chesapeake Bay KOA: Bronze Best Campground
Chesapeake Properties: Gold Best Real Estate Agent (Kim Starr), Gold Best Real Estate Company, Gold Best Vacation Rental Company (Tie), Bronze Best Real Estate Agent (Eva Noonan)
Chessie’s Toys & Games: Gold Best Toy Store
Chuckletown Productions: Gold Best Gift Shop, Bronze Best Toy Store
Citizens for Central Park: Silver Best Event/Festival (Concerts in the Park)
Coastal Baking Co: Bronze Best Bakery
Coldwell Banker Harbour Realty: Silver Best Real Estate Company (Tie)
Cowlick’s Creamery: Bronze Best Ice Cream Shop
Cravings Grab-N-Go: Silver Best Lunch
Deadrise Italian Kitchen: Gold Best Pizza, Silver Best Casual Eatery, Bronze Best Dinner
Drizzles: Silver Best Gourmet/Specialty Foods Store
Edible Picasso: Gold Best Lunch, Bronze Best Casual Eatery
Fig Street Inn: Silver Best Bed and Breakfast
Grant’s Grinds: Bronze Best Coffee
Gull Hummock: Gold Best Wine Selection, Gold Best Gourmet/Specialty Foods Store
Historic Palace Theatre: Gold Best Place for Live Entertainment
Hook @ Harvey: Gold Best Dinner (Tie), Silver Best Restaurant Overall, Silver Best Waterfront Restaurant
Hotel Cape Charles: Gold Best Hotel/Motel
K-Coast: Gold Best Surf/Skate Shop
Kiptopeke State Park: Gold Best Hiking Spot, Silver Best Place for Birding, Silver Best Campground
Lemon Tree Gallery and Studio: Gold Best Art Gallery, Gold Best Art Store
Live Local-ISH: Silver Best Vacation Rental Company (Tie)
Local-ISH Art: Silver Best Art Gallery, Silver Best Art Store, Bronze Best Home Goods/Decor
Love Letters: Silver Best Consignment Store, Silver Best Women’s Boutique
Love Sign: Gold Best Place for Photos; Most Instagrammable
Mason Avenue Bakery: Gold Best Bakery
Mimosa Barn: Silver Best Wedding Venue
Moonrise: Gold Best Jewelry Store
Poseidon Watersports: Silver Best Water Sport Rental Company
SHO-NUF Sportfishing: Silver Best Fishing Guide/Charter
Southeast Expeditions: Gold Best Kayak Rental Company, Gold Best Water Sport Rental Company, Silver Best Tour Company
Sun Outdoors Cape Charles: Gold Best Campground
Sunset Beach Resort: Bronze Best Resort
Table & Tonic: Silver Best Gift Shop, Silver Best Home Goods/Decor
Tidewater Charters: Gold Best Fishing Guide/Charter, Gold Best Tour Company
The Boardwalk: Gold Best Home Goods/Decor, Silver Best Toy Store, Bronze Best Gift Shop
The Northampton Hotel: Gold Best Brunch, Silver Best Hotel/Motel, Silver Best Breakfast
The Oyster Farm: Gold Best Wedding Venue, Silver Best Place for Oysters, Silver Best Marina, Silver Best Resort, Bronze Best Farmers Market, Bronze Best Seafood Restaurant, Bronze Best Waterfront Restaurant
The Shanty: Gold Best Outdoor Dining, Gold Best Seafood Restaurant, Gold Best Waterfront Restaurant, Bronze Best Event/Festival (Crab Slam), Bronze Best Cocktails
Top Dog Charters: Bronze Best Fishing Guide/Charter
Vance’s Furniture Store: Gold Best Furniture Store
Posted August 7, 2025 by Allie Etheridge
