MATHEWS COUNTY

Bartlett’s Cafe: Coffee, teas, tea room, bakery, sandwiches. Mon.-Wed. open 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Thurs-Sun 7 a.m.- 9 p.m. Smoke-free. B/L/D Main St., Mathews. 725-4900.

Hennessey’s Tavern: Steaks, seafood, entertainment. Mon.-Thurs. 11a.m. to 10 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Closed Sundays. L/D/$$. Brickbat Rd. off Main St., Mathews. 725-7900.

Linda’s Diner: Hamburgers, B-B-Q, sandwiches, breakfast specials, eat-in or take-out. Dinner specials until 8 Fridays. Counter or booths - fast, homey, informal. Smoke-free. B/L/$. Rt. 14/198, Mathews. 725-7070.

Lynne’s Family Restaurant: Fresh seafood platter, prime rib on Fri. and Sat., fresh cut steaks. Daily lunch special. Closed Sun. Smoke-free. B/L/D/$$. Rt. 198, Mathews. 725-9996

Pelican Cove Italian Bistro: Upscale Italian Restaurant featuring traditional appetizers such as bruschetta. Entrees veal and chicken dishes. Wine list. Lounge with TV. Smoke-free. L/D $$ Main St., Mathews 725-4560

Richardson’s: Full service family and ice cream shop. Soups, salads, sandwiches, entrees, appetizers, desserts, ice cream. Open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. except Wed. Smoke-free. L.D/$$. 12 Church St., Mathews. 725-3833.

Sal’s Pizza of Mathews: Subs, pizza, pastas. Eat in or take out. $$. Rt. 198, Mathews. 725-9301.

Sandpiper Reef: Rustic setting with a view of the Piankatank River. Features fresh seafood and prime beef. Open Thurs.-Sun. Turn off Rt. 198 on Rt. 626, follow signs. Smoke-free.D/$$. Misti Cove, Hallieford, Mathews. 725-3331.

Seabreeze: Local seafood on the waterfront. Open 7 days. Smoke-free. B/L/D/$$. Gwynn’s Island at the bridge, Mathews. 725-4000.

Shun Xing Chinese Restaurant: Szechwan, Canton and Hunan cuisine. Eat in or take out, open 7 days. Smoke-free. $. Next to Food Lion in Mathews Courthouse. 725-4682.

Southwind Pizza: Homemade pizzas, sandwiches on homemade bread, fresh local seafood, handcrafted beer on tap. Live entertainment some nights. Smoke-free. 44 Church St. L/D/$$. 725-2766