Just like our Great Friends at Monroe Bay Campground, we are soooo excited for this wonderful event. Our understanding is that Shag Clubs from around the region are equally excited! We don't want to miss this. Therefore...We will be open for Lunch only on Sept 22nd, and close at 3PM. But...We will be 'Remotely' open for Dinner on the Town Hill afterwards, where we will serving Crab Cakes, Oysters and More! Rocky has his 'Shaggin' Shoes (Weejuns) Polished and Ready!

Here is our Fresh 'Heavy on the Chesapeake' Lunch Menu for Thursday July 19th today! SOUPS AND SALADS NORTHERN NECK OYSTER STEW- Fresh Virginia Oysters , Oyster Liquor, Butter, a ‘Little’ Sea Eagle Seasoning, and a ‘Splash’ of Heavy Cream for Color- CREAMY ASPARAGUS SOUP TOPPED WITH BLUE CRAB- Fresh Asparagus served up in a creamy and delicious broth. Topped with Chesapeake Bay Blue Crab - GRILLED ROMAINE SALAD- A Romaine Half drizzled with Extra Virgin Olive Oil and seasoned with Sea Salt and Cracked Black Pepper and Grilled. Topped with Diced Red Onion, Diced Tomato, Crumbled Bacon, and Bleu Cheese- $7.99. ( PRETTY DARN GOOD CAESAR SALAD- Fresh Romaine Lettuce, Shredded Imported Parmesan Cheese, Imported Anchovy fillets, and Croutons tossed in Caesar Dressing- BLUE CRAB SUMMER SALAD – Fresh Spring Mix and Romaine, Fresh cooked ‘Off the Cob’ Sweet Corn, Hanover Tomato, Red and Yellow Cubed Watermelon with Jumbo Lump Blue Crab. Served with Balsamic Vinaigrette- FLAMINGO SALAD- Created for those that LOVE our Flamingo Sub, but would like to ‘Skip’ the Bread and Mayo. Instead… A Bed of Blenheim Organic Salad Mix, Boars Head Genoa Salami, Boars Head Sweet Ham, Boar’s Head Peppered Turkey, Mild Banana Peppers, and Diced Tomato. Finished with our Boars Head Deli dressing.- EXTRAS AND SMALL PLATES OUR HAND CUT IDAHO POTATO FRENCH FRIES- We cut them ‘In House’ Every Day. Served with our House Made Ketchup- AN EAR OF ‘OLD BAY’ BUTTERED SWEET GEORGIA WHITE CORN- HOUSEMADE PORK RINDS AND PIMENTO CHEESE- We fry our own Pork rinds and they come to you warm and still Crackling. Served with our House Made Pimento Cheese- DENSON’S FRIED BRUSSELS SPROUTS- Finished with Balsamic Glaze- DENSON’S MAC & CHEESE- Made ‘In House’- DENSON’S COLE SLAW- CUCUMBER/ONION AND WATERMELON SALAD- SANDWICHES AND MORE AUTHENTIC CRAB CAKE SANDWICH- It’s the ‘REAL DEAL! Made with 100% Chesapeake Bay Blue Crab Meat and made from our family recipe. Award winning!- FRIED SOFT SHELL CRAB SANDWICH- A Fresh ‘Whale Grade’ Softshell, Coated with House Autry and Fried until Golden. Served the Chesapeake Way between two slices of White Bread- B.L.A.T WITH CRAB - Neuske’s Applewood Smoked Bacon, Crispy Green Leaf Lettuce, Fresh Avocado Slices, Ripe, Delicious Vine Ripe Florida Tomato, Chesapeake Blue Crab Claw Meat, and Duke’s Mayo on Toasted Sourdough Bread- CHESAPEAKE CRAB ROLL PLATE- Our ‘Special’ and Unconventional Twist on a New England Favorite. Jumbo Lump Chesapeake Bay Blue Crab, Fresh Avocado, Shredded Crispy Lettuce, and Served on a Split Top Roll. Finished with Sea Eagle Seasoning. Served with our House Made Cole Slaw, Slices of Hanover Tomato drizzled with Apple Cider Vinegar and a ‘Dollup’ of Duke’s Mayo, and an ear of Old Bay Buttered Sweet Corn- - LENORE’S CHICKEN SALAD PITA- With Avocado, Neuske’s Applewood Smoked Bacon, Spring Onion, Olive Oil, Fresh Squeezed Lemon, Sweet Corn and NO Mayonnaise with this delicious Sandwich. Fold and Enjoy Every Bite (We Did)- COLD CUT GRINDER- Fresh Cold Cuts, Cheddar and Provolone, Hot Pepper Relish, Mild Banana Pepper rings, Shredded Lettuce, Sliced Hanover Tomato and Duke’s Mayo with a ‘Drizzle’ of Deli Dressing on a ‘Crusty on the outside, soft on the inside’ Demi-Baguette- . FRIED CHESAPEAKE BAY SUGAR TOADS- The Northern Puffer Fish of our Chesapeake bay is not the poisonous variety. It’s Sweet, Tender and Delicious. Coated with House Autry and Fried until Golden. Finished with Sweet Chili Sauce- BLACKENED, FRIED, OR GRILLED ROCKFISH SANDWICH- A generous portion of Fresh, Never frozen, Wild Caught Chesapeake Bay Rockfish prepared your favorite way. Served on a Soft Kaiser Roll with a Thick Slice of Fresh, Ripe Tomato and Green Leaf Lettuce. FRIED ROCKFISH BITES- Fresh Chesapeake Bay Wild Caught Rockfish cut into ‘Bite Sized Portions, dipped in Fresh Buttermilk and coated with House Autry. Fried until golden- GRILLED CHEESE ‘SOUTHERN STYLE’- Our Housemade Pimento Cheese, Neuske’s Applewood d Bacon and Fried Green Tomato grilled until Melted and Crispy on Sourdough- FRIED POINT JUDITH, RI CALAMARI- Hand Cut, REALLY FRESH, Cleaned Squid Tubes,fried until golden. Finished with Sweet Chili Sauce- FRIED LOCAL OYSTER OR CAROLINA SHRIMP PLATE- (6) FRESH and Fried Local Chesapeake Bay Region Oysters, Hand Cut Fries and Cole Slaw- FRIED OYSTER OR SHRIMP PO’ BOY- Your Choice of Fresh Virginia Oysters or Carolina White Shrimp Fried until Golden. Served with Shredded Lettuce, Chopped Tomato and Remoulade on an ‘Authentic’ Leidenheimer (New Orleans, LA) Po’ Boy Roll-

Two of our dearest and oldest friends recently opened a new state of the art restaurant on Amelia Island, Florida. This has been their 1st Week. and...The have 'Rocked It'. Frankly, we are not surprised. Chef Brian and Melanie Grimley are true talents and loving partners! We love the influence and Friendship that they have brought to us at Denson's! When heading south... Make it a point to stop at Lagniappe on Amelia Island!

Tuesday is probably Rocky's favorite day of the week because he gets to create his Lunch and Dinner menus. Look for Creamy Asparagus Soup topped with Chesapeake Bay Blue Crab. This combination works extremely well! and is DELICIOUS! A Rappahannock 'Fish and Chips, Fresh Rappahannock River Blue Catfish, Idaho Potato Rounds and our Creamy Cole Slaw. Don't forget the Tartar and Malt Vinegar! We are also going to highlight THE GRINDER! Layers of Boar's Head Meat and Cheese on a 'Crusty on the outside, Soft on the inside Roll. Last week we offered up Alan's Amazing Gazpacho topped with Blue Crab. This Week we will be introducing Lenore's Avocado Bacon Chicken Salad. We have tried it and it is definitely Denson's Menu Worthy! NO MAYONNAISE! Served on Soft Pita. Dinner....Start with our Housemade Smoked Pepper Bluefish Dip served with Diced Red Onion, Stone Ground Mustard, Diced Hanover Tomato, Capers and our delicious Denson's Pita Chips! A Chilled Fresh Watermelon Salad. Cubed RFed and Yellow Watermelon topped with Feta and a drizzle of Balsamic Glaze. Chesapeake Bay Rockfish...Wild and Fresh Blackened, Grilled or Fried. We source a variety of Fresh Fish, but the 'Go To' is the Chesapeake's Pride! Rockfish! This week, look for 'Rockfish Dinner' for Two! Served family Style with a bowl of our Creamy Cole Slaw and ears of buttered Sweet Corn! Finish up with Sweet Seedless Watermelon! 4 For the Beef Lover...We will be offering 16 Ounce 'Cowboy Cut' Ribeyes, Grilled and served with your choice of (2) Sides.

Here are some very good Demographics ref: Neptune Festival, Virginia Beach...Looking to make this happen in Colonial Beach! The Norhern Neck Beach Music Festival is a wonderful opportunity for our community! https://www.neptunefestival.com/about/demographics

Very excited about an amazing Music Event in Colonial Beach on September 22nd. The Sweet Sounds of Carolina Beach Music featuring the Original Rhondels and The Embers. Brought to us by The Colonial Beach Foundation. Yesterday, Denson's Grocery and R&B Oyster Bar was at Ingleside Plantation Winery serving up Oysters and Crab Cakes during their Summer Sunday Concert Series. And the 1st Annual Northern Neck Beach Music Festival in Colonial Beach was the 'Buzz"! More details will follow as they become available! 'Save the Date'!