Ropewalk Restaurant - Chincoteague

"I wanted so much for this place to be great. Great atmosphere, right on the water for outside dining...great location. Sadly, that is the best you get with this restaurant. The place was busy, but understaffed. We put our name in for a table. The hostess told us we could wait at their bar outside. That bartender was apparently irritated that he kept having to serve people, as he quickly informed us there were 2 more bars there and we did not have to be at his. (Which I only saw one other inside bar). He then told us we all had to order and pay for drinks together. (6 of us) Since when can you not order an individual drink at a bar? We waited an hour for a table. Had to ask twice as to when we would be seated. Finally got a table. Apps took 30min to come out and were cold upon arrival. Lunch food was average. The waiter did try to hustle. But I do think he was just covering too many tables. All told, we were there for 3 hours for a lunch. 2.5 hours spent waiting. We did eat at their location in Ocean City, MD and did not have any issues. Maybe this location should take notes from the OCMD location and/or hire new management, as this one is poorly run. I don't recommend this place unless you have a whole afternoon to kill. And even then, don't have high expectations."

"Ropewalk is a pretty cool spot on the water. It's bar like atmosphere is fun but the sandy play area also invites children. I particularly like the fried shrimp. The menu is varied and offers a lot of different choices. I recommend a stop if you can."

"Nice atmosphere. Waiter was not very helpful. Made his rounds by saying "You good?" every once in a while, never really stopping to see how we were. Our kids food came 10 minutes before ours did, which isn't a terrible idea, but no one said that's how it was going to be, so we were confused. Overall a good experience that could've had better service."

"I had a group of 11, and I was amazed we were seated right away. The outdoor booth wasn't comfortable, but the atmosphere & location were wonderful. The sand, birds, and water made it feel like the beach was nearby, and we had nice live music playing. The service was great considering how busy the place was on a Wednesday evening. The drinks and food were yummy. I enjoyed the mac n cheese, though I had hoped for a crab dish that was out of the ordinary for me."

"We really enjoyed this restaurant! Called ahead to ask the best time for a table of 11 for dinner, and they were able to advise us (I recommend this for a large group during Summer, as all of the restaurants get quite busy!) Our waitress was incredibly helpful! One of us has a child with a severe peanut + tree nut allergy, and she went out of her way to take photos of package ingredients to make sure all was safe! We actually chose this restaurant because others on an allergen website recommended it for helpfulness and safety. She was also just incredibly kind, efficient, knowledgeable, and timely - which I know is hard during peak season, especially with such a large group! The atmosphere was great! We sat outside, and there was live music and a beautiful view! The kids loved the sand, and the fishbowl slushies, which kept them entertained while we waited for our food. The food was delicious, but felt a little overpriced. However, all the other things made it a very good experience, and we all left happy! I highly recommend the seasoned waffle fries as a side - super yum!"