Mallards Restaurants, Catering, and Entertainment

This joyful Memorial Day Weekend at Mallards at the Wharf was a special weekend that marked two decades of delightful service from our charming spot within the Historic Hopkins and Brothers Building. For the past 20 years, this beloved fixture has offered its unique charm to locals and visitors alike in this storied setting. It's also a fantastic milestone for Johnny Mo and his family, who through dedication, hard work, and plenty of positive changes and upgrades over the years, have truly built a thriving business that the community loves. Here's to celebrating their success and many more years to come!

Harbor Jam 2025

A huge thank you to everyone who made Harbor Jam on Memorial Day so special! It was incredible to see all of you enjoying Johnny Mo and Friends' music from the creek. We really hope those delicious crab cakes and refreshing orange crushes hit the spot. We were so thankful for the beautiful weather that made the day perfect. We're already looking forward to seeing you all at the next one!

Check out our Gallery to see our new Menu items at the Wharf! Enjoy fresh tastes and seasonal dishes made with care, showcasing our dedication to quality seafood!

Our New Look!

Nestled at the Onancock Creek’s helm, Mallards at the Wharf invites you to savor waterside dining in a warm, laid-back ambiance. Let Johnny Mo and his dedicated team craft a waterfront adventure that’ll have you hooked for repeat visits!

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Whether it’s a relaxing lazy afternoon dinner with friends, or a romantic dinner for two, Mallards has something for everyone. With two locations to serve, Mallards restaurants have just what you need!

Unique Locations

At both of our locations we specialize in using the freshest, seasonal ingredients available. Asparagus in the spring, local crabmeat and soft crabs in the summer, fresh oysters and rockfish in the fall, if its from here we use it! We work with local farmers to bring the shore into our kitchen and on to your plate.

All About the Food

Mallards has some of the best happy hour specials around. Our entertainment is top-notch as well. Enjoy Friday night entertainment this summer, Friday and Sunday nights at the Wharf. Plus, you never know when Johnny Mo the Musical Chef will break out his guitar and start jamming out!

Happy Hour

Mallards Catering & Entertainment is known for going “Above & Beyond” all expectations. Catering for over 20 years on the shore, Mallards has done events from 8 people to 800 people! No event or party is too big or small for Mallards.

Catering & Entertainment

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Specialties at the Wharf!

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Martini

Fresh Flounder

ESVA HAS VOTED MALLARDS

#1 BEST CRAB CAKES

#2 BEST ORANGE CRUSHES

#3 BEST WATERFRONT DINING

Customer Reviews


  • "We went for dinner. The food was AMAZING! Everything was good, even the salad! Everything was cooked perfectly. We got the Smoked Pork on Sweet Potato Biscuits appetizer, which was incredible. The Cajun combo was cooked to perfection and was very tasty. It was seasoned very well. I would highly recommend it to the Cajun lovers out there. My girlfriend’s burger was cooked exactly as ordered and the fries were fabulous! We will definitely be going back!"

    Sandibeach808


  • "Great cream of crab soup, huge turkey sandwich, authentic locale! Overall great lunch!! Stop by for a great view!"

    Judy T.

    Naples, Florida

  • "We can’t thank you enough for providing the best hor’dourves and dinner to our wedding guests!!! So many guests made a point to come up to us and make compliments about the food! Thank you for taking trays to the wedding party in the house. What a nice touch and they were most appreciative! The food was over the top! Your help in making the selections was greatly appreciated and I’m sure anything you would have served would have been delicious! Plus, you are so easy to work with, there were no worries. Again, thank you for your help in making Kate and Tim’s day special!!! "

    Sharon

  • "Spent a few hours here and had a few cocktails. The setting is perfect service is excellent. Great place to relax and take in the views"

    soneill0918

  • "Such a cute place to eat on the water. Interesting historical items inside. Enjoyed our lunch and then was convinced to try the Smith Island cake. OMG a definite must. Was delicious. Staff very friendly. Highly recommend."

    tinad808

  • "Spent a few hours here and had a few cocktails. The setting is perfect service is excellent. Great place to relax and take in the views"

    soneill0918

  • "Let me start by saying I’ve eaten here 5 times over the past month. Every meal was top notch. You can’t beat the environment and views of the creek. You can tell that the owner Johnny Mo takes pride in what he does. This place is a must stop!!!!!!"

    Dustin B.

  • "Atmosphere is awesome. Right on the water in Onancock. Outdoor seating when not too cold is terrific."

    David T

  • "We had the Smith Island crab cake with potatoes, asparagus and a salad plus the Terrific Burger. We asked for outdoor seating because it is the safest way to eat at a restaurant these days and got a good table at the pier. Many boaters moor their vessels here for a meal. We even saw an inflatable raft moored here."

    Oldmoviefan.

    Norfolk, Virginia

  • "The location is perfect, Mallards is inside a beautiful old historic building; the interior was nice and cozy and you could see outside towards the wharf. The service was attentive and friendly, giving great recommendations! We loved the specialty crab cakes and the glazed scallops with the mashed potatoes were to die for! The pulled pork on top of sweet potato bread was very tasty too! Good wine selection, all in all a phenomenal experience! Will definitely visit again"

    georgem1989

  • "Stopped in for a drink for my birthday... good drinks! Decided to have a couple starters.. delish. Wish we had stayed for dinner instead of at that “ posh place “ lol. Next time! Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Atmosphere: 5/5"

    Jane Anderson

  • It was my first time dining at Mallard's for my sister's birthday. The space is so quaint and right by the water. The service was very good. Erica was our waitress, and she was very attentive. She also gave us great info about dishes on the menu. The food was delicious, fresh, and great portions. On top of that, they helped us sing happy birthday to my sister!

    Norah Gee