After moving to Southern Maryland almost 50 years ago, my brother, sister and myself have worked in…read moremultiple restaurants and bars on Solomons over the years. Including The Naughty Gull, Solomon's Pier, Harbor Lights and The Lighthouse. We have had a lot of "good" and "not so good" meals over the years. But for the last several years we have been opting for The Island Hideaway. Every time has been truly exceptional!! Service, food and atmosphere!! Easter brunch today was no different! "Angie", "Angelina", "Gina"was the best server we have had yet!! We will be back again soon!! Senn/Graves Party

About a 1-1.5: The Island Hideaway is a family-owned and -operated restaurant in Solomon's Island -…read moretheir menu is pretty extensive, offering various apps, soups, salads, sandwiches, pastas, entrees, and kid options. We stopped by while we were in the area to have a late lunch - we ordered: +the Seafood Cannelloni - stuffed with shrimp, crab, and ricotta in a housemade pasta, baked, and topped with a choice of cabernet marinara or Parm alfredo sauce; you can also do half and half!; this was actually a pretty okay dish, with the sauces being thick and creamy; the best part, however, as the side of garlic bread that was super garlicky and had a nice crisp to it - amazing when dipping in the sauce! The cannelloni itself was okay, but the seafood filling was a bit overcooked, making both the shrimp bits and the crab rubbery +the Crab Cake Dinner - you can choose 1 or 2 5oz crabcakes; served with a choice of 2 sides; we went for the House Salad and the Skinny Fries; the salad that was served had old/wrinkled tomatoes; just couldn't see why a restaurant would serve something like that to its patrons; we were excited for the crabcakes, but they were less than mediocre; the hot sauce that they had was not a good complement at all; fries were not seasoned at all and forgettable Service was fine, and the place is dim-lit and slightly cramped - if you're sitting at one of the tables set in an angular way, you're bound to be constantly bumped into by the passing service staff and patrons. Gravel parking available, as well as street parking. +garlic bread with cabernet marinara & Parm alfredo sauce +avoid the crabcakes +avoid the salads +ample parking

One of those 'hole in the wall' places that serves tasty food! This spot was recommended by an…read moreemployee at the hotel we stayed at. So glad we tried it out. The chipped beef on toast was outstanding - - they actually put some of it between the two slices and stack the toast up. The potatoes were very tasty. My husband enjoyed his eggs, scrapple and potatoes. The prices were very reasonable. From what I understand, this place might only have two or three employees so if you hit them up at a busy time, please be patient.

Ordered a combo with silver dollar pancakes but asked if we could sub-out the pancakes with toast…read more Waitress says well right now we are out of pancakes and "Chef" does not like people swapping out... But you're out of pancakes... what would someone do if they wanted to order that and you are out of pancakes... just get the combo without pancakes? Or just 86 the combo off the menu? Okay well how about we take 3$ off the price of the combo since you are out of pancakes and we'll just order a side of toast for 1.50 so you lose almost two dollars on that meal????! So then I order an omelette which comes with one choice of meat and three additional toppings and asked if we could put the sausage on the side instead of in the omelette to which again she replied 'chef' does not like changes to the meals. So I said, that's fine I'll just pick it out. When it comes out, all it is, is two sausage patties whole (see pic) laid in the omelet and folded over... well, I guess it just made it easier to pick out. I'm still confused... Other than that, the kids working we're sweet. Just not really nonsensical. The meal was decent and I cannot say that I would not go back. But, kind of primarily because it's the only breakfast gig in town.

Great food. Super awesome and friendly staff. Cute outdoor setting. GET THE BBQ PLATTER. It rocks…read more The baked beans and the mac and cheese were amazing. Churros where so good too. They serve beer too. Enjoy!

We have been going to Raven's Point for several years and the food and service are outstanding…read more Always look forward to going to Raven's Point when we are in Colonial Beach. The two women who are there are wonderful.

I've been going to this restaurant since August of 2025. I'm amazed that the service has not…read morechanged. The food is great. The service is phenomenal and the staff top notch. Cydney was our waitress. She was superb. We had a party of twelve. She was there for us while also waiting on other tables. She anticipated our needs. The food came out in a timely manner and was hot as well. I recommend this restaurant for anyone who wants to enjoy a meal, that's not only delicious but reasonably priced. Happy eating!

Made a reservation on ToastTab for Thursday evening live jazz. There were about 13 of us in total…read moreall seated at different tables, but in the same section. The service was fine. There was a woman (maybe a manager or owner) who walked around to every table asking if things were okay. My husband ordered the pasta with marinara (not realizing it came with cheese- he had to send it back, he does not do dairy or meat). They should note that cheese is on it on the menu. I ordered three chicken wings (they were oversized - not my preference), potato salad, black eyed peas and one piece of cornbread. The chicken lacked flavor. It was just big and kind of greasy. The sides were fine. Ordered a piece of sweet potato pie to go and that was fine. The jazz contained a lot of talking. It was nice when they started playing line dancing music and there was a small area to dance. The dancing wasn't offensive or in the way...it was just right. Then came more talking. And advertising of a cruise, etc. It was okay, but I wish they played more music than talking. The same night, the restaurant attempted to charge me for a missed reservation fee ($5 per person). Luckily, I keep my AMEX locked. Weird, I gave my name to the hostess upon check-in. Wonder if that's happened to others. All-in-all, it was an okay experience. Not opposed to trying the restaurant again, but not necessarily rushing to get there.

Just stopped in for lunch with the wife while running errands. Emily, behind the bar, was great…read more Quick service. Good food. Had the burger that comes in Queso. Very tasty. Both the burger and the queso. The only issue with this place, is the facility. It's old and needs a remodel. Mismatched ceiling tiles. Old nasty looking ceiling tiles. Ceiling tiles with obviously evidence of water leakage. And the bathrooms are disgusting. Corporate, upgrade this location!

Took a long time to get our order. Had to send the burger back. The bacon was so burnt and the top…read morebun was ice cold for some reason. We also had to cancel a chicken sandwich since everyone else (other than me since I returned my burger) was finishing their meal and that one was still "being prepared". Not a good experience at all.

Great food, nice spot…read more Restaurant was nice and inviting with plenty of seating. When you sit the first thing they bring you is their fresh honey butter croissants. These are fantastic and have to be house-made. They are so flaky and delicious! Our party of 3 sampled the trio appetizers with spinach dip, chicken tenders, and cheese bites. All were excellent! The chips light and crispy. The spinach dip was creamy. The cheese bites were great. The fried chicken tenders had an amazing light and crunchy coating. I'm picky with fried foods and this place is top notch. The battered foods don't feel greasy and have a great crunch. The homemade ranch and honey mustard dressings were a great accompaniment. I had the chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes and broccoli. The sides were perfect. The chicken fried steak had that great crunchy coating. The steak would have been a little better if the meat had been pounded a little thinner, but was still okay. My friend had a Caesar salad that was too heavy on the dressing, so recommend you order your dressing on the side if you get a salad. The facilities were clean, but I did notice a few issues that needed attention. A broke stall lock and a tile falling off the wall. Our server was fantastic. There was plenty of parking out front. I enjoyed this spot. A great place to eat.

We've dined here a few times while running errands in Waldorf. The day and time of your visit plays…read morea part in how busy it'll be. Pros: Nostalgic and has something for everyone Respectable price point Has happy hour drink options Servers have positive attitudes and good energy Cons: Could use some improvement in cleanliness of tables, cutlery and seating Can get crowded, loud and hectic Overall, I would dine here again. The honey butter croissants are my favorite and you receive them complimentary at the start of your meal. On the latest visit, our server forgot but when asked, she boxed a fresh order up to go. I appreciate her for acknowledging the oversight and immediately making it right. The non-alcoholic drinks have add in options but I've found the syrup to be overpowering and optional. Portion sizes are appropriate for the price point and I've been happy with my choices thus far. Sign up for their emails if you want to receive notices of any promotions they have as well as a birthday freebie. Subject to change so read the offer carefully. There is booth seating, a bar and they do have alcohol based drinks. This is a good spot if you want to grab and go, have a date night, group gathering and solo dining. No automatic gratuity is added but the young adults do a great job and tipping appropriately is encouraged. I'd dine here again and I look forward to exploring more of their menu.

Some of the best food we have ever had. Small spot with excellent service and cuisine. The…read moreroasted vege sandwich was the best I have ever tried.

Pick the place after reading other reviews since I was just passing through. New item on the menu…read morewas a Ruben sandwich which I ordered. Upon arrival at my table the corned beef looked like beef jerky and after attempting to separate the corn beef for 15 minutes I finally broke it down far enough to swallow. I placed the remainder of the sandwich in my survival kit for future generations.

Wow! Traveling from Annapolis to Chesapeake, VA; we pulled up to the restaurant my husband was…read morehesitant because there was no customers inside. However, we entered and ate some of the best food we've had in a long time. We had catfish, collards, yams, coleslaw, wings we dined in. Decor could be better. After the deliciousness of what we ate, we ordered oxtails (not carribbean style), w/rice and green beans to go. Also delicious! The food was so delicious that we placed an order for pickup on our way home. I'll have to give you an update later on the curry butter fish, scallops, smothered chicken, and meatloaf. BE PATIENT the food is made to order and worth the wait.

The food here is priced really well and you get large portions. The menu is also quite varied and…read morehas many options for vegetarians. I chose the potatoes over the rice for my chickpea curry dish and am so glad I did. Their mashed potatoes are scrumptious! Be sure to allow extra time; they make it when you arrive. But, they're not always perfect. I waited about 10 minutes before they told me they did not have one of the side orders I had already purchased. So, I had to choose a different option and continue to wait.

Best Cornbread, EVER! Great coffee and Chai tea that is…read morenever weak! Excellent salads and brisket! In short the , creations on the menu are delicious! The staff is caring as is the Manager. Oh, and did I mention, there are gluten free items, including gluten free buns for the burgers! *****

I had a 1:30 reservation on a Saturday. I had arrived with my party of 8. The hostess sat another…read more1:30 party down before ours. We told the hostess we were there first. She told us to wait until our reservation time to be seated (it WAS our reservation time). Hostess accused us of yelling at her when she was the one yelling at us! She asked if we wanted to speak to the manager, which we did and the manager finally sat us down. The server was phenomenal and attentive to our needs, however. She served my food first and service was quick. Manager also gave us free appetizers. Although, appetizers on the house will not substitute how poorly we were treated by the hostess. It was my masters graduation and she ruined it! 1.5/5 Stars, 2/10 (I'm adding an extra point for the server). Am never coming back!

I went to Linda's cafe the morning my grandmother passed. Our favorite thing to do was to try…read moredifferent breakfast spots, but we weren't ever able to get around to trying Linda's. I thought it was fitting to have breakfast there to honor her memory. Nobody serving knew that however. I was sat in a booth, teary eyed. But I was greeted by exceptionally friendly people with radiating smiles. Even the kitchen staff were smiling and cracking jokes with each other. It was warm. The food was delicious. I ordered a country fried steak, and everything was wonderful. The entire experience was really comforting. I don't think anyone at that restaurant knows it, but their hospitality and service really helped me. I'm very grateful for the opportunity to eat there, and I'll most definitely be going back.

Fantastic service. Great comfort food. Clean and tidy. Been coming here for years and the new…read morelocation is better than ever. A+