Tangier Island is a bucket-list fly-in. Lorraine's serves crab cakes that locals swear by, in a place only reachable by boat or plane.
🍽️Restaurant
Lorraine's Café
Island dining on the Chesapeake
Tangier Island, VA
$Chesapeake BayCP
The Crabby Take
Crabby Pilot's take
🔥 What to Order
1
Crab Cake Sandwich
The island classic — fresh-picked, pan-fried, served on white bread.
2
Soft Shell Crab
In season, the best you will find anywhere.
✈️ Getting There
KTGI
Tangier Island Airport
0.2 miles / 5 min walk
Grass strip on the island, 2,300 ft. Watch for crosswinds. Tie-downs available. You walk from the runway to town — no car needed.
