Tim's II at Fairview

My mom and I came out in the 4th of July for crabs, appetizers, and relaxation hg the water. We wanted to stay for the live music but it got too hot so we had to leave. The food was great, highly recommend the bang bang shrimp. The crabs were a fun experience but slightly high for the effort and amount of crab you get in each soft shell. They were $35 for a dozen. The waitresses and staff were all super nice and made sure to check on us for all our needs. Overall, would come back but might come in the spring of end of summer when it's not quite as hot outside as there was very little breeze.

If you want an authentic crab house in Virginia, look no further than Tim's II at Fairview,located in King George, Virginia. Right on the Potomac River, you can enjoy fresh seafood, wings, or just their intensive list of drinks. You really can't go wrong. We sat on the back deck enjoying the evening air, relaxed atmosphere, and friendly staff. Golf cart parking for the locals, parking for vehicles, and a water taxi at the end of the pier. Family and kid friendly. Tim's was a great way to spend our Friday evening. I even got to meet Tim... Nice guy. We will be back! #NomNomNom #OwlsTweet #BirdLife #worldtraveler #traveler #Owlcoholic @MeetMrOwl

My hubby and I came here the other day since it was nice outside and we wanted to see a beach. We drove 1.5 hours to get here and we had a fantastic time. Our server was great and super friendly. We got the steamed shrimp, hushpuppies and the smoked whiskey wings (a must get) and everything was very good. The prices are very reasonable and the view from the deck is great. The outdoor area was spread out so we were comfortable during this time of socially distancing. We will definitely be back!

All you can eat is the way to go! Great boating spot

We went to the original Tim's River shore many times. When we recently moved to Fredericksburg, Tim's II is now 25 miles away. My wife always gets crabs. The Broiled scallops are among the best I've ever had. And if you can be there at Sunset on a clear day, it's spectacular. We will be regular visitors.

08/26/2023: Another very good dinner at a very nice relaxed island-atmosphere restaurant. Been here in between these posts, but i guess i am getting old and didn't always post... Every part of the experience was outstanding with only one exception in that i had ordered the blackened cod, which wasn't apparently "blackened" (seared) in any sense, other than it was spiced. When i mentioned this to our waitress, another person came back and advised that this was how THEY do blackened cod, that it was strictly a spice matter. This isn't consistent with the definitions of the cooking of the fish that i subsequently looked up on internet searches (as i was questioning my sanity), and as our dinners were getting cold, it wasn't worth arguing over. Kind of like ordering a Coke, being served an iced tea, and then being told that this is what they call Coke. I will say that "their version" was still delicious, as was my wife's shrimp and scallops, and we do look forward to visiting again, just posting a word of warning to anyone expecting "blackened" to mean that which it means to the rest of the world expecting searing. Nonetheless, both texture and flavor were outstanding, just not what i had my heart set on. Oh - and though the entertainment is nice, a little flashy laser light show is more appropriate for a disco, not an "Jimmy Buffet island atmosphere bar", imho... 2022: First time visiting this local hangout, for a couple hours we were on vacation! I had blackened cod, my wife had shrimp, both were excellent. Wish i noted the name of the guitarist, he was excellent. And the scenery, what can i say but excellent! Will be going back without a doubt!

Food was good. Don't get the fried clams or oysters. They're basically just little nuggets of fried breading. No meat. Ordered a Bloody Mary and it tasted like there was no alcohol in it. A couple of appetizers and three main dishes plus tip was $175.

Worst seafood I’ve ever had. Got the crab dip, had 1% crab and 99% cream cheese, gross. Shrimp and crab cakes tasted like some old plastic. Key lime pie was overpriced and tasted horrible. Bill was over $130 for 5 people, small portions and awful value. Fries came out cold and had zero flavor. Dirty and smelly place. Never again.

Nice location on the water. It's a bit out of the way but has ample seating outside to take advantage of the views. Normal pub fare. Prices were reasonable and good service

My mom and I came out in the 4th of July for crabs, appetizers, and relaxation hg the water. We wanted to stay for the live music but it got too hot so we had to leave. The food was great, highly recommend the bang bang shrimp. The crabs were a fun experience but slightly high for the effort and amount of crab you get in each soft shell. They were $35 for a dozen. The waitresses and staff were all super nice and made sure to check on us for all our needs. Overall, would come back but might come in the spring of end of summer when it's not quite as hot outside as there was very little breeze.

Had a dinner salad with crab and the crab soup. They charged an additional $12 for the crab on the salad and there was less than a 1/4 cup of crab. Way overpriced! They crab soup was good.

What a disappointment Tims II is as a place to eat on the river. Growing up in Woodbridge and going to Tim's in Cherry Hill (Dumfries) was always a great dining experience. I even attended company Christmas parties at Tim's -and the food was always great. Decades later to decide to dine at Tim's II and think it would be the same experience was me being naive. It was not and will never be like Tim's at Cherry Hill. The restaurant is what you would expect for a destination for boaters and people driving in, it's almost a dive bar but looks fun. The menu has plenty of choices for food and drinks and you really expect a good dining experience. The wife and I have not dined at Tim's II in about 10 years even though we boat on the river and drop anchor nearby but we normally just bring food or we would go in to Ricks on the River (Closed now) a few miles away along the river. So we decided to dine there yesterday and walked away so disappointed that we said we would never return again. Our server was nice and friendly but it seemed they had him spread out all over the restaurant from inside dining to outside dining so it seemed he was stretched thin. Anyway he got our drink order and appetizer order and we waited. The first appetizer to come out was the Crab dip with Ritz crackers. I would not recommend this to anyone as the dip was extremely hard to eat due to so much salt in it. My wife who loves salty foods could not eat it and only had a little bit. The next appetizers out was the stuffed mushrooms and what a joke that was. They weren't stuffed mushrooms instead they were tiny mushrooms about the size of a dime and the filler was dumped over top with a sliced tomato and melted cheese. Terrible presentation. The next appetizer was the bacon wrapped scallops, this was okay and the best of the three. With the appetizers finished we waited for our meals. I ordered the Broiled Rivershore platter, this consists of a piece of fish (Cod), shrimp, scallops, oysters, crab cake, and 3 hush puppies and it comes with 2 sides which I opted for potato salad and 6 hush puppies for a total of 9. What a disaster this platter turned out to be. The oysters were rubbery and the shrimp over cooked, shriveled up and rubbery. The scallops were okay, the crab cake should have been buried at sea as it was the most inedible crab cake I have ever eaten in my life. It was over salted and over seasoned, the seasoning was so thick it burned just trying to swallow it. The crab cake is nowhere near a Maryland style crab cake so do not expect it to be. The wife ordered a shrimp basket and she said it was fine which normally means she hated it. The mixed drinks that offer are laughable at best, they are served in a 10-12 oz clear Solo cup packed with Ice so a couple of pulls and it's empty, probably 6-7 oz. of fluid in them and you Barely taste alcohol so the bartender is probably pouring 1/2 the liquor required for a drink. One think that has never changed though is seeing Tim running food out of the kitchen, I guess they are short staffed and from the taste of the food are in serious need of real cooks and kitchen staff. I didn't take a picture of the food but I did get a picture of the mixed drink. Attached is a picture of our receipt and the over priced food we ate. I would not recommend eating here if you are looking for a good seafood place.

We were in the mood for seafood, so Nate's cousins took us to Tim's. Located right on the Potomac River, the views from the deck were amazing! We also appreciated the covered area when it started sprinkling. Our server was awesome - super polite and on top of service throughout our whole visit. The menu consists of all types of seafood prepared in different ways. Nate got the fried Rivershore platter that has a crabcake, cod, scallops, oysters, shrimp, and clam strips. It also comes with hush puppies and two sides. I got the fried rockfish platter with baked beans and fries. We also got corn nuggets, crab dip, and calamari for the table. The appetizers came out quickly, which was appreciated as I was starving! The crab dip was definitely my favorite, and the best crab dip I've ever had. It was super creamy, crabby, and delicious! The portion size was generous and great for sharing. The calamari was a little too breaded and salty for me. The corn nuggets were sweet and a bit savory - I really enjoyed them. Our meals came out shortly afterwards - I liked the flakiness of the rockfish. It's not a super flavorful fish, but it was cooked nicely. The fried breading was a bit soggy on the bottom and fell off in pieces. The hush puppies weren't fresh and a bit dry, so I skipped those. The fries were just ok as well, not the freshest. The best part of the whole meal was the fried scallops that Nate was kind enough to share with me - holy yum! They were perfectly cooked, juicy, and tender. I wish I'd gotten a whole platter of them.

We used to love this place but felt very discriminated against today. There were many people smoking today, and a waitress came and told us to please stop smoking. It's Fathers Day, my husband for once had all our kids together and was trying to enjoy the music, a drink, and a cigar. It put a huge damper on our day. We can get past that everyone else got food before us and we didn't get our sides. But this wasn't ok. He also asked our waitress when we sat down and she said yes, please smoke and let me get you an ashtray. If they don't want to be around smoke, they should eat indoors.

We have been going here for at least 4 years. About 3 weeks ago came here for dinner it was around 4pm . Sat at the outdoor bar, they had 2 bartenders a male who was very nice and doing all the work. The female bartender walked by us 3 times made eye contact each time and would walk off as soon as I start speak. A few people arrive whom she knows she goes over starts talking to them and hanging out lamenting that it is the summer season and only regulars should be allowed here. She refused to help us refused to take our order and was over at the other people's table hanging out and only get them drinks and food . Meanwhile the male bartender was super busy he ended up getting our order . I'm not talking about a 5 minute deal it was 45 minutes of her rude nonsense behavior. We have not been back nor will we. We used to go once a week.

Good was amazing, service was great and who could beat the ambiance. In fact my family said that this is the place they want to come back to when they come to King George again! It is the shining star in the woods!!!

We had the ayce crabs 34.95 they were small and medium mixed but heavy. Also had some hush puppies that were delicious. It was a perfect day on the water. Everyone is friendly and service was great.

The food is awesome. I recommend the fried snakehead sandwich (it is off the menu). It is amazing. Ask for K'aress as server. She is the best. Friendly, efficient, and just a wonderful personality.

Friendly staff, clean bathroom, nice shaded tends for dining, fresh crabs, neat little outdoor bar, nice deck, shuttle service from your boat once docked to the restaurant pier, amazing lightly battered pickles. Star of our meal. Hush puppies were good too. Trick or treat beer (pumpkin & chocolate porter from evil genius on tap) was good too. A must try! I think the fried food here is better than broiled options. I ordered the broiled riverside platter. The crab cake was big, but lots of filler. Shrimp & scallops were overcooked but edible, but rubbery. The fish was so over cooked that it was so tough, I was unable to eat it. We fed it to the gigantic catfish off the pier. The oysters that came with the platter, my friend said was ok. Overall even though it was only $29 for a lot of good, didn't taste good at all, even after adding lemon, tarter sauce, cocktail sauce, salt & pepper and more of the seasoning. The 2 sides I ordered were hush puppies (yum) and vegetables medley (meh). My first time here, only came here because the other place is closing & had a very limited menu. I'd definitely come back for the friendly staff, great drink options & the fried food.

Hot summer day. Service was fast and very accommodating. I would totally recommend. Water taxi was great too

Had the fresh crabs and they were good (#1's and #2"s ). Price seemed reasoinable $24.95 for a dozen.. Server was pleasant and attentive. Atmosphere was typical waterside eating, nothing fancy but enjoyable. Went on a Saturday afternoon (around 3:30PM), and it was already busy, so be aware. We would go back. Inside the restaurant is typical waterfront eating. Outside on the deck is the place to be.

tasty beach food. excellent service. chill place to hang out. great views of the river.

We ordered some food from here the other night. My husband ordered the steaming tray, and it was well worth the $80! I ordered the prime rib, and it was super tasty as well. I felt very welcomed when we walked in. They were very nice! We don't live in the area but will definitely visit again, and we will make sure to go to Tim's 2 again!

We went to Tim'sII on Mothers day and after the meal I was embarrassed to take my girls there. It was truly awful! From the poor service to the bad drinks,inedible appetizers to the worst crab cake on the planet including cheap,frozen,over cooked scallops,shrimp and oysters.What a disaster,I apologized to my girls for subjecting them to this horrible evening out. The view was the only saving grace.This place is only for people with no taste buds and the very brave!

Great view , the bar outside is pretty chill . If you're looking for good customer service , you might as well crumble that up and throw it out the door . Quantity and quality of food does not match the price. It is subpar at best . you literally have to seat yourself and holler for drinks . Unfortunately this is where my hubs and I come to get oyster shots . The manager never have a welcoming attitude when we come in. She is always going off on her staffs which I now understands why they can never keep workers . No one wants to work under a leader with crap attitude. She tells them they are unprofessional but professionalism starts with the leader . honestly I'm not sure why we keep giving this place many tries because each time ends up in disappointment . This place has so many potential and could be a great place with better leaders . good luck to Tim .

Wow. Tim's has gone downhill. The food is not worth the price. The location and potential is there but I've been patronizing this restaurant for ever and I don't like what I'm seeing just a boater looking for good food with a view.

One of our favorite fish restaurants, esp now the Tim's in Dumfries is closed. LOVE the oysters and the crab cakes! Not fancy -at all!!! Indoor and lots of outdoor seating. BEWARE: closed on Mondays even tho website says it is open. Went last Monday and was sorely disappointed.

Tim's II was a fun place. It's very rustic and it doesn't even have a wide beer selection. Still, the service was friendly and prompt. The food came out quickly and was very good (ask them for the snakehead - it's not on the menu). While I didn't get a chance to sit outdoors, they have a really great outdoor seating with a great view. Tim's II is a great place to stop by for food and/or drinks.

Great service and food! We opted to eat out despite overcast cool weather. View was still beautiful! Ashley was a wonderful server and we will definitely be back !

The food was great customer service was on point I will recommend this location always

Mediocre at best. Hostess had an attitude the entire time and seemed too bothered to be there. Employees just standing around while tables are dirty and sticky. We were sat at a dirty table and then when we asked to have it cleaned, the girl rolled her eyes and had a young man wipe the table. The only decent thing to get is the crab platter we saw others getting.

This place has an amazing location- on top of the water! It's not fine dining, so if you're looking for exquisite dishes with a diverse menu, this isn't your place... BUT if you're looking for a chill spot on the water with a decent splattering of bar food, then look no further! Everyone is friendly and the view is great. The best thing to do is eat simply; meaning eat their specialties off the menu and you'll have a good time. The cheeseburger - staple item and hard to mess up. It was good and the person eating this enjoyed their meal. The kids hotdog - my daughter at it all... so that works! Crab cake sandwich- not so good. Skip this and get the crabs or something else. Shrimp- this was a win! These were good! Grilled fish sandwich- skip. This was over cooked and like rubber. Oysters in the 1/2 shell - meh. Not that great, but not awful. Overall, good place to grab a beer, a burger and crack it yourself crabs. Sit back, relax and enjoy the view.

My son and I stopped in for dinner by boat. Atmosphere was good, nice being on the water. Service was okay. The food sucked. I have the blackened Rockfish. It was horrible. I believe it had been cooked earlier, refrigerated to frozen and microwaved to warm up. There was water around the fish, it wasn't firm and flaky at all and was a grayish color and kinda tough. The flavor of the seasoning was hardly existent. All that for $26 for that dish. My son got the seafood and Seafood Pasta which was so creamy it was like a soup. It did not have a lot of flavor either. Total bill was about $60 for the 2 of us with no drinks. I may go back and try the steamed crabs but I won't get anything else there.

My husband and I enjoyed lunch here. Located on the Potomac River. The views were amazing especially if you choose to eat outdoors. I enjoyed my soft shell crab sandwich and my husband enjoyed his rockfish sandwich. Live music was great too! Pleasant service as well!

I've been here a few times, and stopped in on a whim while out riding around. At first, I was disappointed that there weren't any open tables inside, but the hostess offered me a table out on the deck, and it had plenty of shade. Almost immediately, the bartender/waitress popped up and greeted me, and knew what they had on tap and bottled without looking or asking. I got the fried fish sandwich, and some corn nuggets. The nuggets came first, and were amazing. Lots of flavor, not overdone. And the basket was overflowing!!! The sandwich came out next, and was delicious. Nice flaky cod, very fresh and cooked just right. Not tough or spiny at all. The musician on stage kept me from getting bored as I looked out over the river, playing a good variety of tunes without being corny. The parking lot takes some skill to maneuver on a motorcycle, since it's varying grades of gravel and is hilly. Bring your kickstand puck. The boat parking is also served by a water taxi which is a cool thing too. I'm pretty sure that even though it has a VA address, and you enter the restaurant from VA, that the bar is actually in Maryland since it's over the water... just a fun tidbit. The service, food, and setting combine to make Tim's II a hidden treasure!

So as I sit here waiting on my food, I will write this review. My plate arrived completely cold, which means it sat on the counter forever. I sent it back and asked if it could be reheated, it has now been 25 minutes and no food. My friends are done eating and I still don't have a plate. Last time here.

I've been coming to both Tim's locations for many years and had very few bad experiences. The food is great and the service is almost always stellar. If you're looking for a low-key, "local" spot, this is the place to go. I'd recommend trying the crab dip, crab balls, steamed muscles, and hush puppies. In addition, this restaurant may seem off the beaten path, but it's a popular spot for locals and regulars. This place can get packed during the summer, especially over holidays.

Atmosphere gets a 10! Food gets a 5...Crab's were small and light. Spiced shrimp need improvement...spice was weak...cocktail sauce poor. Crab balls were very weak...big but carb meal...no lump. Beer was ice cold. Did I say ice cold? Bar tender was awesome. Johnny! Johnny, Johnny! People were very friendly. Sun set was worth the trip! If they could bump up the food...it would be a destination stop. Bikini's were very nice...

Atmosphere terriable, loud rude people, Over priced, butter dip appeared to be watered down, food cold, ice tea was bitter like old, will not be back and the prices did not meet a suitable environment. This place would be more suitable for drinking, hollering and dancing but not at all a family environment for dining. Good Bye never again.

Hushpuppies were really good, as well as the clams. Your basic fried items. The drinks were really strong! I didn't like that the vegetables were in tiny containers, like five pieces in each one. I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here, but I would for the view and drinks!

The worst ever the best thing was the soda Popcorn shrimp was cold as soon as it came out and the fried fish had skin on it so that made it extra slimy

Great atmosphere, big variety of drinks. Food is a little pricey, but then again it's seafood and that's at a high right now. Staff is friendly and fun. They have inside and outside tables and bars. It's cool to sit outside on the water.

I wouldn't even give this restaurant a one star if it was possible. My family and I (6 of us in total) went to eat here for Father's Day, and we spent $200 on food that was worth $30 at most. Three of us ordered the broiled platter, each platter cost $30 and promised us an excellent array of oysters, crabcakes, shrimp and scallops. Our high expectations were immediately crumpled up and tossed over the dock when our food arrive and it was a) Lukewarm and b) minuscule. The lemon pepper seasoning was practically nonexistent. My sister ordered the seafood pasta, which ultimately showed up watered down and tasting too much of crab. We sat in the outdoor seating, which included live music that was so loud I couldn't even have a conversation with my brother, who was sitting next to me. The only thing this place may have going for them is their alcohol.

Food was less than mediocre. Shrimp were tough and oysters were dirty and very fishy. Scallops were undercooked and crab cake had no flavor. Service was slow and less than desirable. Would not recommend.

Crabs were awful. They were very small with no meat. When we brought it to the attention of the waiter, they threatened to call the cops. We ordered additional food before kitchen closed but refused to cook and serve to us. Quite disappointed but I still left the server a tip. Please don't waste your time with this place where the food is poor quality and pricey.

TERRIBLE food, unclean, slow service.Tims in Dumfries was so much better! The food at this one was WAY overpriced and tasted like buffet food. VERY disappointed and won't be returning. Outside is filthy and not well cared for at all.

I really enjoyed the food and the ambiance of this restaurant. I went with friends and was acknowledge and served fast. The only things I didn't like much was the drink I ordered. I got the pina colada sorta drink and did not have much alcohol or taste to it. That was my only disappointment.

If I could describe this place in 3 words? Missing genetic material. Took about 10 minutes to get waters Took about 20 minutes to get 1 drink delivered Crab soup had flakes, nay, splinters of crab in it Spoons given to us for said crab soup might as well have been from the just-finished-eating-their-soup table. We could scrape old food off one of the spoons and could re grease a squeaky door with the other. Asked for new spoons....waited...and waited....and then left. With all due respect to the local population I would skip this place at all costs.

Just got a dozen mixed crabs for $35. No refund, no swap. Bought on 0hone without acknowledging above agreement. Got mealy, crabs with very little meat. Beware of crab scams. Don't fall prey to no refund scams. If they sold good crabs they wouldn't need this policy. Beware.

So we take our boat there and it's not super packed . The menu is simple enough. We order food and it takes about 1 hour for our dishes.... AWFUL DISORGANIZED SERVICE. Very slow very chaotic. Also they can't even make 2 pbj sandwiches!!! They gave us a pre made wrapped one from the grocery store!! Only One .

Still catching up on my reviews. Went on a weekend with some family. We got a table in the sand. The people are friendly and nice. They know the food by heart. Price was good for the portions. We ordered a few things I never had as I like to do to try new things. What I ordered I knew I liked was perfect in every way. The texture was great. The flavors were a bit weird for me. I couldn't decide if I liked a few things. I didn't spit anything out so that's a plus. My taste buds were going wild. It really took me 20 minutes or so to decide if I liked a few dishes or thought it was ok. None of it was bad. It was just so new and wild to me. Tip ask to go light on the old bay or it will be very heavy. The mood was very good. Note you will have to keep a eye on your little ones a little more. As they have plenty of room to run around and play in the sand. I will be going back again later.

Been here for an hour, and my felon server just now decided to tell me that they ran out of wings. Terrible.

First of all let me just say this is an awesome place to relax and enjoy some awesome food. The seafood tastes fresh and cooked just right. On a nice day it is so nice to sit out on the deck eat and have a drink with family and friends. I can't think of anything negative to say about Tims 2. Except maybe a little on the pricey side,but well worth it. An experience you must try if in the area. Also some nights they have karoke and or a live dj on the deck. Also there famous after the 4th fireworks show. Good people good times.

Worst food in the region. Crab dip consisted of a microwaved block of cream cheese with crappy lump crab meat thrown on top. The flys and gnats let you know just how clean the place is.

Rated "5" for great location thru the woods and down to the Potomac. Rated "0" for service. We had a new server (day 3 wearing black shirt) who just disappeared. She lost sales and we had to ask another server to go find her and get our bill. She was the worst. Food runner (young fellow in orange shirt) was almost as bad. No other server bothered to ask if they could assist. Rated "5" for fried clams. Rated "0" for portion size on crawfish. Reveived small serving and charged $12 for large. Rated "3" for fried cod. Rated "3" for crawfish Po' Boy. Rated "1" for beer selection. Rated "0" for passing out 'smoked' menu when they were out of Ribs and Brisket. Rated "0" for being charged for Hushpuppies we did not receive. We will try again to see if service and food improves. Sure hope it does!

$72 for two broiled dinners and two beers. Dinners consisted of crab cake (which was marginally ok) and FOUR!! Little baby oysters. I know, I should have sent them back; each oyster was about an inch long and just pitiful. The sides? Glad you asked. Wife got about two tablespoons of baked beans right out of a can and hush puppies each just a little bigger than a marble. I got my draft local beer in a Miller Lite glass. Should have just got a bottle. Furniture is the plastic (and STICKY) stuff you buy at Walmart. BTW, menus were even sticky. There were so many clues, but we stuck it out hoping for the best; nope didn't work out. There is a $40,000 smoker on the deck and nothing smoked on the menu. Bottom line - The folks are super nice. This is a local dive bar. Come there for the bottled beer, but nothing else. If you order anything more than a basket of fries, you will be disappointed.

Great veggie burger. Great fries. Delicious hush puppies. We enjoyed time outside on the deck while eating with great service.