Dining Guide
Caroline County
Cohees 404 Restaurant
26171 Shore Highway, Denton, MD | 410-479-9833
Family style burgers, steaks, seafood, and more. $5 – $15
Harry’s on the Green
4 S. First Street, Denton, MD | 410-479-1919
Charbroiled steaks and chops, wild game dishes and Maryland Seafood. Cozy bar area with lite fare. $8 – $29
Market Street Public House
200 Market Street, Denton, MD | 410-479-4720
Traditional Irish pub fare plus American dishes. Open daily. Live entertainment. $10 – $20
Taphouse 404
42 Denton Plaza, Denton, MD 21629 | 410-479-1400
This casual hotspot offers everything from nachos to a juicy ribeye, and much more. $7 – $25
Dorchester County
Ava’s Pizzeria & Wine Bar
543 Poplar St, Cambridge, MD | 443-205-4350
409 S Talbot St, St. Michaels, MD | 410-745-3081
Gourmet pizzas, salads, pastas, an extensive wine list and a lively bar make Ava’s a fun time! $15 – $25
Bistro Poplar
535 Poplar Street, Cambridge, MD | 410-228-4884
Bistro Poplar stays true to classic French cuisine while blending Mediterranean and Asian flavors for a uniquely American result. $15 – $30
Blue Point Provision | Hyatt Regency Chesapeake
100 Heron Blvd, Cambridge, MD | 410-901-6410
Discover magnificent water views and the most delicious seafood specialties at our family friendly fine dining restaurant, Blue Point Provision Company.
Bombay Tadka
1721 Race Street, Cambridge | 443-515-0853
Serving fresh and heart warming food for Indian cuisine lovers. Try a wide selection of appetizers, entrees, desserts and beverages. $5 – $18
Carmela’s Cucina
400 Academy Street, Cambridge | 410-221-8082
Authentic Italian cuisine in the heart of the Chesapeake Bay. Treat your family and friends to Italian cuisine that is homemade daily. Authentic pizzas are hand-tossed and the food is prepared when you order. Pizza, subs, stromboli, and more tasty menu options.
Eagle’s Nest Bar & Grille | Hyatt Regency Chesapeake
100 Heron Blvd, Cambridge, MD | 410-901-6396
Arrayed in hues of green with modern furnishings, soaring vaulted ceilings and walls of windows for spectacular golf course views, The Eagle’s Nest offers the perfect place to enjoy light fare and beverages like grilled sandwiches, burgers, healthy wraps and unique salads, plus regional draft beers and your favorite 19th-hole cocktail.
The Water’s Edge Bar & Grille | Hyatt Regency Chesapeake
100 Heron Blvd, Cambridge, MD | 410-901-6400
The Water’s Edge Grill is a full-service Maryland restaurant accented by a two-story stone fireplace and balcony, soaring ceilings and wide windows. Casually relaxed, this family-oriented waterfront Chesapeake Bay restaurant boasts gorgeous views. The new decor, style of service and newly created menu all reflect the Italian Grill concept.
Ocean Odyssey
316 Sunburst Highway, Cambridge, MD | 410-228-8633
Open seasonally. Cream of crab soup a specialty with crab cakes, stuffed flounder, and more. $5 – $15
Plaza Tapatia
315 Sunburst Highway, Cambridge, MD | 410-228-7808
Plaza Tapatia proudly serves authentic Mexican cuisine with prompt, friendly service. $6 – $19
Portside Restaurant
201 Trenton Street, Cambridge, MD | 410-228-9007
Local waterfront hangout with seafood and steaks. Outdoor dining. $8 – $29
Snapper’s Waterfront Café
112 Commerce Street, Cambridge, MD | 410-228-0112
Local watering hole with seafood, steaks and burgers. Waterfront, outdoor dining. As a local Eastern Shore staple since 1994, Snappers has been serving up the area’s freshest seafood dishes, southwestern & Jamaican-inspired cuisine, and terrific exotic drinks and refreshments. $10 – $35
Suicide Bridge
6304 Suicide Bridge Road, Hurlock, MD | 410-943-4689
Local dishes, with emphasis on seafood, in a waterfront setting since 1983. $8 – $33
ThaiTalian Infusion Cuisine
300B Washington Street, Cambridge | 443-225-6615
The Riverview at the Point
1A Sunburst Highway, Cambridge | 410-228-0870
River View at the Point is a family-owned and operated restaurant. Extensive menu, including gluten-free dishes, daily specials, free meal for kids every Thursday, free parking, and more. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Wednesday through Sunday.
Kent County
Bay Wolf Restaurant
21270 Rock Hall Avenue, Rock Hall, MD | 410-639-2000
Austrian and Eastern Shore cuisine. $8 – $29
Bluebird Tavern
512 Washington Ave, Chestertown, MD | 410-778-2885
Casual local hangout offering pub food and cold beer. $5 – $15
Harbor House Restaurant
23145 Buck Neck Road, Chestertown, MD | 410-778-0669
Traditional NY strip, Eastern Shore dishes, Maine lobster and more in a waterfront setting. Menu changes nightly. $8 – $31
Harbor Shack Waterfront Bar & Grill
20895 Bayside Ave, Rock Hall, MD | 410-639-9996
Seafood, steaks, and Mexican. Waterfront, outdoor/indoor dining, live entertainment. $8 – $31
Kitty Knight House
14028 Augustine Herman Highway, Georgetown, MD | 410-648-5200
Tradition Eastern Shore fine dining in an historical waterfront setting. Live entertainment Memorial Day to Labor Day. $25 – $50
Luisa’s Cucina Italiana
849 Washington Avenue, Chestertown, MD | 410-778-5360
Italian cuisine, gourmet pizzas, sandwiches, salads, and much more. $5 – $30
Pearl on Main
5757 N. Main Street, Rock Hall, MD | 410-639-9000
An American style bistro restaurant with a finer yet casual flare in the evening. Open Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Saturdays, 8 a.m.-9:30 p.m.; and Sundays, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Osprey Point
20786 Rock Hall Ave, Rock Hall, MD | 410-639-2194
Waterfront fine dining on Swan Creek offering contemporary American cuisine. Weddings and special events. $8-$32.
Plaza Tapatia
715 Washington Ave, Chestertown, MD | 410-810-1952
Authentic Mexican cuisine with prompt, friendly service. $6 – $17
Swan Point Inn
Coleman Road & Rock Hall Avenue, Rock Hall, MD | 410-639-2500
Casual American cuisine specializing in prime rib and seafood. Pizza parlor, too. Waterfront. $15 – $28
The Front Room at the Imperial Hotel
208 High Street, Chestertown, MD | 410-778-5000
The Front Room at the Imperial Hotel
Upscale dining with Eastern Shore flair; duck, crab cakes and more. Indoor and outdoor dining. $8 – $36
The Granary Restaurant
100 George St, Georgetown, MD | 410-275-1603
Sample menu items include Cajun dishes, filet mignon and inventive seafood dishes. $10 – $30
The Retriever Bar & Oysters
337 1/2 High Street, Chestertown | neyah@theretrieverbar.com
This bar features oysters and other victuals. There is a dining area open from 5 to 8:30 p.m. $2 – $12
Two Tree Restaurant
401 Cypress Street, Millington, MD | 410-928-5887
Traditional Eastern Shore dishes to Cajun catfish and exotic ceviche. Weekend specials. $8 – $27
Waterman’s Crab House
21055 Sharp Street, Rock Hall, MD | 410-639-2261
Award winning steamed crabs and local seafood plus chicken, steaks and more. Waterfront, indoor/outdoor dining, live entertainment. Docking available. $8 – $31
Queen Anne’s County
Adam’s Ribs
100 Abruzzi Dr, Chester, MD | 410-643-5050
The “Place for ribs” and other tasty dishes. $8 – $31
Big Owl Tiki Bar
3015 Kent Narrows Way, Grasonville, MD | 410-827-6523
Casual, friendly local’s waterfront bar and grill. $5 – $18
Bridges Restaurant
321 Wells Cove Rd, Grasonville, MD | 410-827-0282
Expertly crafted seafood favorites and more. Waterfront, live entertainment. $8 – $29
Café Sado
205 Tackle Circle, Grasonville, MD | 410-604-4688
French and SE Asian fusion with expansive sushi bar. Waterfront $10 – $29
Doc’s Riverside Grille
511 Chesterfield Avenue, Centreville, MD | 410-758-1707
American cuisine, homemade soups, and daily specials. Outdoor seating. $5 – $24
Fisherman’s Inn & Crab Deck
3116 Main Street, Grasonville, MD | 410-827-8807
Crabs, seafood and more. Indoor and outdoor dining on the Crab Deck, plus Seafood Market. Waterfront, $8 – $31
Harris Crab House
433 Kent Narrows Way, Grasonville, MD | 410-827-9500
Large variety of fresh fish and seafood as well as salads, sandwiches, specialties, raw bar, steaks, poultry and pasta.
$10 – $30
Historic Kent Manor Inn
500 Kent Manor Drive, Stevensville, MD | 410-643-5757
The 1820 Historic Kent Manor Inn and Hotel, restored to its original beauty, combines history with contemporary comforts for Maryland business meetings, group retreats, waterfront weddings, special events and overnight stays. Special dining packages are available.
Hot Off the Coals
Corner of 309 and 409
Corner of Route 309 and 409. Best barbecue on the Shore. Open daily at 7 a.m. $6 – 25
Kentmorr Restaurant
910 Kentmorr Rd, Stevensville, MD | 410-643-2263
Local favorite for surf & turf, ribs, pasta, seafood, steaks and more. Waterfront, event venue. Live entertainment. $10 – $35
Knoxie’s Table at the Inn at the Chesapeake Bay Beach Club
180 Pier 1 Rd., Stevensville, MD 21666 | 443-249-5777
Located on the first floor of The Inn at the Chesapeake Bay Beach Club, Knoxie’s Table offers a daily happy hour, weekend brunch from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and dinner. The menu is varied and features local seafood, steaks and chicken.
Luke’s Grille
388 Thompson Creek Mall, Stevensville, MD | 410-643-9435
Comfort food and drink, local favorite. Live entertainment. $5 – $15
Ram’s Head Shore House
800 Main Street, Stevensville, MD | 410-643-2466
Brewery offering classic American dining and emphasis on live entertainment/concerts. $5 – $25
Red Eye’s Dock Bar
428 Kent Narrows Way, Grasonville, MD | 410-827-EYES
Crab cakes, clams, bikini contests and live music in a gorgeous waterfront setting. Docking available. $5 – $24
Rustico Restaurant & Wine Bar
401 Love Point Rd, Stevensville, MD | 410-643-9444
North Italian cuisine, extensive wine bar, gourmet sandwiches, and more. Catering available. $8 – $31
The Jetty
201 Wells Cove Rd, Grasonville, MD 410-827-4959
Beer, crabs, fine dining and fun. Waterfront, live entertainment and docking available. $5 – $29
The Narrows
3023 Kent Narrows Way, Grasonville, MD | 410-827-8113
Fine dining offering regional seafood, prime beef and more. Waterfront, docking available. $12 – $39
O’ Shucks Irish Bar
122 Commerce Street, across from Court House Square, Centreville | 410-758-3619
Irish cuisine mixed with traditional Eastern Shore food including seafood, extensive beer and wine list, live weekend entertainment, Happy Hour specials and a kids menu.
Talbot County
Amish Country Farmers Market
101 Marlboro Ave, Easton, MD | 410-822-8989
Casual dining area with great homestyle comfort food from various vendors, organically grown and raised. Take-out available. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner Thursday and Friday 9am – 7pm, Saturday 8am – 3pm. $5 – $9
Ava’s Pizzeria & Wine Bar
409 S Talbot St, St. Michaels, MD | 410-745-3081
543 Poplar St, Cambridge, MD | 443-205-4350
Gourmet pizzas, salads, pastas, an extensive wine list and a lively bar make Ava’s a fun time! $15 – $25
Awful Arthur’s Seafood Company
402 So Talbot St., St. Michaels, MD 21663 | 410-745-3474
Offering fare 7 days a week, including an oyster bar, sandwiches, lobster and more. $7 – $22
Bas Rouge
19 Federal Street, Easton, MD | 410-822-1637
Bas Rouge is a contemporary European restaurant offering an impeccable integration of fine dining, a world-class wine list, and elegant service. Lunch served 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday and Friday. Dinner starts at 6 p.m. by reservation on Friday and Saturdays.
Bistro St. Michaels
403 Talbot St., St. Michaels | 410-745-9111
Open for dinner at 5 p.m. daily, except Sunday. Open for brunch Saturday and Sunday at 10 a.m. The food is rooted in traditional culinary styles, yet modern. Many items are gluten free.
Bombay Tadka
508 Idlewild Avenue, Easton | 443-746-2135
Serving fresh and heart warming food for Indian cuisine lovers. Try a wide selection of appetizers, entrées, desserts and beverages. $5 – $18
Capsize
314 Tilghman Street, Oxford | 410-226-5900
Capsize serves American favorites on the calm waters of Town Creek. It’s a place locals like to frequent, where you can grab a drink and enjoy the waterfront dining experience with friends, family and even Fido in a casual, relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Relax with a drink on the deck overlooking Town Creek or dine in the waterside dining room. Comfortable lounge seating and dining options both inside and out. If you are coming by boat, there is free dockage while you dine, and overnight space is available as well for a nominal fee. Seasonal.
Carpenter Street Saloon
113 Talbot St, St Michaels, MD | 410-745-5111
Prime rib, pizza, crab cakes and burgers in a casual tavern setting. Live entertainment. $8 – $19
Chesapeake Landing Restaurant & Seafood Market
23713 St Michaels Rd, St Michaels, MD | 410-745-9600
Fresh steamed crabs in season, steaks, pasta and seafood to eat in or carry out. $15 – $25
Coffee Trappe
4016 Main Street, Trappe | 410-476-6164
Proudly serving amazing home-cooked breakfast, lunch, daily specials, local and international coffee drinks & a variety of other refreshments. Local coffee beans are roasted by Coastal Coffee Roasting in West Ocean City, MD and international beans are hand-selected from around the world. Open from 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. $2 – $12
Crab Claw
304 Burns St, St Michaels, MD | 410-745-2900
Casual dining known for their Maryland blue crabs and other choice seafood. Also offer Delmarva fried chicken and beef among entrees. Steam Crabs – Daily market price. $13 -$31. Seasonal hours.
Doc’s Downtown Grill
14 N. Washington St., Easton | 410-822-7700
Located in the heart of downtown across from the Courthouse serving traditional American fare. Open daily at 11 a.m. Happy hour weekdays 3 to 7 p.m. Regular entertainment. $8 – $22
Doc’s Sunset Grille
104 W. Pier Street, Oxford | 410-226-5550
Located on the water in Oxford, Doc’s Sunset Grille offers indoor and outdoor dining, entertainment and great food.
Easton Diner
8451 Ocean Gateway, Easton, MD | 410-819-0535
Comfort food and plenty of it! Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. $5 – $15
El Dorado Bar & Grill
201-C Marlboro Ave., Easton, MD | 410-820-4002
Offering a second Easton location in late 2015, El Dorado Bar & Grill offers a larger space and fresh Mexican and Latin fare. $6 – $15
Foxy’s Marina Bar
125 Mulberry St, St Michaels, MD | 410-745-4340
Seasonal. Casual outdoor waterfront dining, offering burgers, steamers, and more. Live entertainment. $5 – $15
Genesis Restorante
Easton, MD | 410-690-4489
Featuring a blend of Italian and Mexican food. Everything from a kid’s menu, pasta dishes, weekend specials, subs, pizza, fajitas, burritos, and everything in between. $8-18
Gina’s Cafe
601 S Talbot St, St. Michaels | 410-745-6400
A southwest restaurant and bar nestled in the heart of St. Michaels. Casual, quirky and delicious! Open seasonally.
Giuffrida’s
101 Marlboro Ave, Easton, MD | 410-770-3500
Giuffrida’s Pizzeria is a family owned restaurant offering up hand-made pizza, soups, salads, pasta dishes, and Stromboli along with subs and sandwiches. In addition to offering a children’s menu our regular menu can be served in half portions.
Harrison’s Chesapeake House
Within Harbour Inn, St. Michaels, MD | 410-745-8090
Family owned, traditional seafood & more restaurant, specializing in Eastern Shore cuisine. Bud & Leslie Harrison are continuing their family tradition of hospitality with their new restaurant in St. Michaels, Maryland. With a focus on delicious local cuisine and considerate service, the Harrison’s hope to create a new local favorite. $7+
Headwaters Seafood & Grille
28510 Marlboro Avenue, Easton (next to Harris Teeter) | 410-443-0471
Something for everyone, including soup, sandwiches, oysters, seafood, and much more. $7.95 – $28.95
House of Hunan
201 Marlboro Ave, Easton, MD | 410-822-4015
Traditional Chinese cuisine. $6 – $15
Hunter’s Tavern at the Tidewater Inn
101 E Dover St, Easton, MD | 410-822-1300
Enjoy seafood and creative specials in this recently renovated casually elegant tavern. Breakfast, lunch, dinner. $19 – $32
In Japan
101 Marlboro Ave, Easton, MD | 410-443-0681
Traditional and modern Japanese food at an affordable price. $15 – $25
Limoncello Italian Restaurant
200 South Talbot Street, St. Michaels, MD | 410-745-3111
A dining experience reminiscent of the quaint eateries and wine bars of coastal Italy and the countrysides. Serving up authentic and approachable favorites for lunch and dinner daily. $12-29
Lowe’s Wharf Bayside Grill & Tiki Bar
21651 Lowe’s Wharf Rd, Sherwood, MD | 410-745-6684
Casual dining in a spectacular family friendly waterfront setting. $6 – $20
Marker 5
6178 Tilghman Road, Tilghman, MD | 410-886-1122
Waterfront Dining where excellence is the only option. Featuring a waterfront bar, 41 beers on tap, friendly wine list and pet friendly facility. The food is simply fresh and delicious and the atmosphere is simply casual. Open Thursday-Sunday, 4-9 pm.
Momma Maria’s
4021 Main Street, Trappe | 410-476-6266
The menu offers mouth-watering, stone-hearth artisan pizzas created right in front of you, or a variety of dishes that embody the bold tastes of Italy and Greece. Chef Michael Quattrucci has combined those classic Mediterranean flavors with local seasonal ingredients to create a menu that tastes as exquisite as it looks. $7 – $34
Osteria Alfredo
210 Marlboro Ave, Easton, MD | 410-822-9088
Casual Italian dining. $8 – $24
Out of the Fire Café & Wine Bar
Easton, MD | 410-770-4777
Crab cakes, specialty pizzas and salads and more created with high quality, fresh ingredients. $14 – $28
Piazza Italian Market
218 North Washington St, Easton, MD | 410-820-8281
Piazza Italian Market is an Italian grocery store that sells fresh and packaged Italian products, as well as ready-to-eat Italian sandwiches and Panini, side salads and main dishes to take home for a meal. $8+
Plaza Jalisco
7813 Ocean Gateway, Easton, MD | 410-770-8550
Authentic Mexican cuisine with prompt, friendly service. $6 – $17
Pope’s Tavern at Oxford Inn
504 S Morris St, Oxford, MD | 410-226-5220
A European bistro with a water view. $24 – $30
Robert Morris Inn
315 N Morris St, Oxford, MD | 410-226-5111
Seasonal menu with signature dishes. Enjoy fine dining in the historic Inn or a casual evening in Salter’s Tap Room. Waterfront. $22 – $29
Rusticana Pizza
810 Dover Street, Easton | 410-820-5110
Great pizza, salads, sandwiches and casual Italian dishes in a lively setting. Wine and beer served. $5 – $15
Sam’s Pizza & Restaurant
1110 S Talbot St, St Michaels, MD
Extensive menu with pizza, Greek and Italian dishes and wine and beer. Delivery service. $8 – $21
Scossa Restaurant & Lounge
8 N Washington St, Easton, MD | 410-822-2202
Fine dining with Northern Italian cuisine in a beautiful setting. Lounge menu available. $15 – $32
Snifter’s Craft Beer and Wine Bistro
219 Marlboro Avenue, Easton, MD | 410-820-4700
317 High Street, Cambridge, MD | 410-228-2027
Offering over 25 Maryland craft beers on draft and a wine list with over 40 wines. Small plate menu.
Stars Restaurant at the Inn at Perry Cabin
308 Watkins Lane, St Michaels, MD | 410-745-2200
Experience waterside dining at a four-star restaurant on the Eastern Shore. Breakfast, lunch, tea and dinner daily. $12 – $85
Sunflowers & Greens
11 Federal Street, Easton, MD | 410-822-7972
Chef Harley Peet meticulously guides Sunflowers & Greens commitment to excellence. His culinary skills are inspired and informed by 14 years of living on the Eastern Shore as an avid outdoorsman, an experienced sports fisherman with a Charterboat Captain’s License and a devoted farmer and gardener. Offering lunch six days a week. Offering savory salads, homemade soups and gourmet sandwiches, and more. $12
T at the General Store
25942 Royal Oak Rd., Easton, MD 21662 | 410-745-8402
T at the General Store, located in Royal Oak, is a community gathering spot for fresh loose leaf tea, tea inspired spirits and food, specializing in American, French, Southern and Vegetarian.
Theo’s Steaks, Sides & Spirits
407 S. Talbot Street, St. Michaels, MD | 410-745-2106
Hand cut steaks, seafood and sides prepared in a 1,400 degree steakhouse broiler. $15 – $50
Tilghman Island Inn
21384 Coopertown Rd, Tilghman, MD | 410-866-2141
Fine dining featuring local produce and seafood. Waterfront, indoor/outdoor dining. $19 – $35
Two If By Sea
5776 Tilghman Island Rd, Tilghman, MD | 410-886-2447
Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner on Saturdays. $5 – $15
U-Sushi Japanese Cuisine
108 Marlboro Ave, Easton | 410-763-8868
Serving authentic Japanese cuisine including a full sushi bar, lunch specials, Bento boxes, teriyaki, tempura, noodles and everything in between. Gluten free options are now available. $7+