Ferry Ride Leads to Some Good Food

Would you like to take a trip where you can enjoy some good food as well as a take a ride on the James River in just a day? Then make plans to take the Jamestown-Scotland Ferry and head over to the Surry Seafood Co. in Surry County. The 20-minute river ride just gets you in the mood for a seafood, steak, chicken, or sandwich meal overlooking Gray’s Creek.

The restaurant offers indoor and outdoor dining as well as a bar with views of the creek and marshes. The owners, who also operate Smithfield Station in Smithfield, have made Surry Seafood Co. a showpiece for the county.

Restaurant hours are 11 a.m.- 9 p.m. Monday to Saturday and 11 to 8 p.m. on Sunday. The restaurant is located just a couple of miles from the ferry at 633 Marina Road. Check out the menu at https://surryseafoodco.com/. The phone number is 757-294-3700.

The Jamestown-Scotland Ferry crosses the James River between James City County and Surry County. The ferry is free and operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, including major holidays. The ferry, located near the Jamestown Settlement on Jamestown Road, runs about every 30 minutes until midnight at this time of year. For ferry traffic updates and operational status, dial 1-800-823-3779.