I do not say this lightly: this was best fried shrimp I've ever had. Also the best crabcake and…read morefried catfish that have ever graced my palate. The sides were perfection. Just look at the photos- you can see the perfection. Family owned- there were three (maybe four) generations behind the counter and we watched them bread and fry the shrimp and cook everything on demand. Nothing is frozen or pre made. The guys were friendly and fun to chat with; felt like you're at home. This is by far the best soul food seafood restaurant I've ever been to, and besides one other place in Front Royal that offers very different fare it's the best place to get a meal. Please visit this establishment so they stay in business forever. This is the food we all deserve.

Incredible crab cakes! Did not disappoint! Smoky Mac & Cheese was fantastic. Definitely worth a…read morestop!

Wow! This is a must visit if you're at Deep Creek. A local establishment with plenty of room for…read moreindoor or outdoor dining. Honestly, Dutch's exceeded my expectations, as the fine dining options in the area are limited. I got the pork chop with apple crisp and it was delectable! Thick-cut and juicy, which are hard to find. Others at the table got the salmon and they liked it. You get bread, salad, and a side with the entrees, so come hungry! Our waiter was attentive and very professional. Look forward to the next visit.

We arranged to come here for my friend's bachelorette dinner. The restaurant is beautiful just like…read moreits sister restaurant in Frederick, Dutch's Daughter. The food was delicious as expected. The service was amazing. Not only were all the staff friendly but our server in particular made our bride to be feel extra special. We still talk about that dinner years later!

First time in DCL and we wanted a dinner that was light and enjoyable. Thanks to Yelp I was able…read moreto survey the local food scene and this was one of the ones that I tagged. Well we are glad I did, first the location is a little off the main road but up atop a small rise. Outside tables and inside greet you at this great little restaurant. We had Calamari appetizer that was lightly breaded and served with sweet chili dipping sauce very good. Then main courses included Crab cake sandwich NO filler most crab, fish and onion rings (yep), cod sandwich and seared ahi tuna (seasoned with old Bay and Blackened seasoning). All members throughly enjoyed dinner and would go back. So if you are looking for a seafood restaurant in DCL here you go. Sorry no pictures as we were really hungry and ate the food immediately. Next time.

Had the blackened Mahi mahi tacos. Absolutely brilliant. Can't wait to try the dinner…read more Friendly and professional staff,

large and spacious with plenty of seating inside, at the bar and outdoor patio…read more food is good portions. available multiple stalls bathroom inside. good amount of free parking in the lot. located right off the lake.

Great location and wonderful atmosphere with a lake view and outdoor seating available. Our party…read moreof 5 was seated immediately and our orders were taken but we ended up waiting 45 minutes for our food. Our party ordered the shepherds pie, the blackened chicken sandwich, the oven roasted herb chicken, the salmon and the wedge salad. Everyone's food was delicious and the shepherds pie was mentioned as being excellent. When it was time for dessert, I wanted to order the affogatto but their espresso machine wasn't working so we skipped dessert. The food and ambience were good but the time it took to get our food and the espresso machine being broken knocked what would've been a 4 star review to a 3.

We had crab legs and shrimp as part of a birthday celebration. These were by far the best crab legs…read morethat my husband and I have ever eaten. They were huge, had a ton of meat in them, and were cooked to perfection. We are seafood people and have eaten in several places along the eastern coast, and Captain Billy's far surpasses them all. The shrimp were great too - not over done, large, and had the perfect amount of seasoning. We will definitely be ordering from here!

Friendly service and the food is always top notch. Capt. Billys is our family favorite place to get…read moreseafood here in the valley.

Ate here with the family while at DCL. Got a table fairly easily which was a feat in and of itself…read morewith the baseball tourney in town. Service was fairly prompt and knowledgable, our server did a great job of keeping our drinks filled and the food was brought out within a reasonable amount of time. The place has log cabin / frontier vibes, and it kind of works! Nothing super remarkable, but a solid meal that didn't break the bank.

I ordered the $43 Cowboy Ribeye Steak and a loaded baked potato, the steak came out cooked to my…read moreliking but it was drowning in butter and didn't taste great. The loaded baked potato was shameful, like 5 bacon bits and a very small amount of cheese is considered loaded apparently? The fries were good at first but by the end of the meal were rock hard and inedible. It was also interesting to have classical music playing while crazy train by ozzy in the background. this may be a restaurant choice but the bread was served without a side of butter or anything. The only redeeming part of my meal was when I got my check and wasn't given a pen, then asking another server for a pen, and hearing them say to my waiter "no won you haven't been getting tips, you haven't been giving them pens!" which made me laugh. but overall I payed $93 pre tip for poor quality food. would not eat here again.

Friendly help, good food, great view…read more Your review needs at least 85 characters. Add a few more thoughts to post review.

Late spring may not be high season in the Deep Creek Lake area but that doesn't mean that the area…read moreisn't beautiful. I've spent a bunch of time in the area in the other seasons but seeing it spring was new for me. So was lunch at Firewater. I enjoyed both. As you might think from the name, Firewater is all about the drinks. Not only do they look beautiful but they punch above their weight in a tourist mecca. My Baby Got Daq was so much better than one would imagine for a cocktail on tap. Served in a coupe, this traditional daiquiri was made with anjeo rum, which gave it a gorgeous brown color. The simple (traditional with a twist -- pineapple!) recipe (lime and sugar) allowed all the ingredients to sing and you would be hard-pressed to tell that it came from a tap, rather than a bartender's careful hand. Drink in hand, the food menu acquitted itself just as nicely. My large (Southern) party made short work of the deviled egg appetizer. Likewise, my brisket sandwich (on gluten-free bread and served with a side of grits) was filling, smoky (with a crunchy bark) and deeply-flavorful.My group took advantage of the nice weather and are outside, enjoying the lovely water views and pleasant service. With a population the size of a New England liberal arts college, odds are if you're patronizing Firewater you're not a local. That's fine. Tourist cities need tourist dollars. Spend yours here. While in Deep Creek, this will become a trusted lunch destination. I'm just surprised I 'discovered' it so late after multiple trips.

They no longer have chicken noodle soup- sooooo disappointed. The noodles were awesome. BRING BACK…read moreTHE CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP!!!!!

The good points are many... great setting , nice servers, good menu, clean, and some darn good…read morefood... the room is open and can get noisy, the appetizers are great- the friend green tomatoes with pimento cheese !!!! The seafood decent except my oysters were chewy and hard to eat. But the cream of crab soup was really good. My husband had the chicken with crab and sauce in top and enjoyed that...the fried chicken was moist and pretty good.. my roasted potatoes were so salty, I couldn't eat them. We didn't have dessert.. I would definitely go back , especially for the bread and soup.