Food was good, service was good, prices were actually better than expected…read more We went after mass on Saturday evening. My wife said it was pretty good food, but also a bit expensive (her work had brought some food in from there previously). She ordered the fish & chips, I had a bacon cheeseburger. Food was great, good portion size, tasted like it should. The only thing that was even slightly negative was that I ordered a Stone Hazy IPA, and it was only 12 oz. Generally expect a full pint when it's on tap... 12 oz is for cans. But with two beers (wife ordered a cider that was really good) and two entrees, the whole meal was still only $46, before tip. So it ended up being a good value.

We made the 25 minutes drive from our hotel in Piney Point to Pax River Ale House. Easy to get to…read more Ample parking but parking lot was a bit dark. We were seated in a booth by the bar. Wait staff was friendly. We ordered crab cake, she crab soup, fish and chips, cheese pizza, and draft beers. Crab cake at $33 was a good size, with healthy lumps here and there, and well seasoned. The sides of slaw and fingerling potatoes that came with it were good. Pizza was cheesy with good crust. The she crab soup could use a little more crab meat, and peas and carrots BUT the fish and chips was underwhelming and could use more seasonings and less time in the frying pan. It was just dry to my taste (meh) and the 2 pieces were small. The side garden salad that came with it were flimsy shreds of iceberg and 3 overripe and soft cherry tomatoes.

Came for lunch today with friends. Cobb Salad was huge and didn't need any meat to make it a great…read morechoice. Reuben with onion rings looked great and the wings were a hit. Fast, friendly service and a nice crowd. Buckets is a great hole in the wall that pleased all and will be back to try the crab cake and pizza soon!

The food here is always very good. The service has been…read moregetting worse over the last several months. On our last two visits the server put in the wrong food orders. We ordered a ceaser salad; they brought out a chopped salad. She then forgot about us. None of the food came out at the same time. (There were four of us.) She never came back and asked if we wanted another drink. Servers and bartenders were too busy talking and checking their phones to check on customers. This was early evening and the place was not very busy yet.

There is a parking lot for it. For appetizers we had fish bites(comes with maybe 12ish) and bacon…read morewrapped scallops(comes with 3). I had pecan crusted mahi mahi and raspberry cake for dessert. We went on Tuesday around 4:30pm. The food was cooked so delicately!! The bacon was as good and the scallops were too, but together I feel the bacon overpowered the scallops a bit. The bites were moist and lightly breaded (not super like fried). The breading had basically no seasoning tho, so you really relied on the sauce. I could have eaten a whole plate of these Fish was moist and I could actually taste the pecans! Bread tasty too. Gnocchi fresh and mushy/springy at the same time. It was more filling than I expected. The cake was a BIG slice of cake! Sweet and fresh and spongy! Ambience was sooo chill. The boat side had a few quiet boats going in and out and there was lots of seating outside (an upper and lower deck). The restaurant got more busy around 5pm. The music was also very chill and romantic. Service was prompt. We didn't have to wait for our food very long at all.

We had a nice lunch at the Island Hideaway on Solomons Island. It was busy in there even for a…read morelater lunch. Our server was very friendly and attentive and refilled our drinks often. We split the crab chowder, which was very tasty! And then I had a fried haddock sandwich with a side caesar salad. I really liked my sandwich. It was perfectly battered and fried. My husband had the crab cake sandwich and a side of the scratch corn. The crabcake was good, but the scratch corn was too greasy for our taste. Overall, the food was really good, and the water view is really nice. Great place for a meal! Side note: their cakes looked incredible, but we didn't try them this time. I would definitely consider going back for a slice of cake.

I'm not sure Yelp will give me enough space to really explain how great this place is, on so many…read moredifferent levels. Let's start with the beer selection -- out of this world. Verified Untappd venue (iykyk), with what seems like endless taps and an even more impressive selection of cans/bottles. Bartenders are pretty damn knowledgeable about the product as well, which as a beer nerd is perfect. The food is fantastic. From appetizers (the fried vegetables are heaven) to entrees, it's the perfect amalgamation of classic bar food and Indian cuisine. Today when I was in I had the Taphouse (Lamb) Burger with fries and a side of their Makhani sauce (Pic attached). If a place has a lamb burger it's my immediate go to every time, and I have to say Taphouse has the best I've ever had. The lamb was cooked and seasoned perfectly, the vegetables were fresh, and that feta is that perfect accompaniment to round it off. The Makhani sauce is just good on everything. Could drink it. Not kidding. The venue offers a welcoming outdoor area and a semi-private indoor space perfect for events. I've booked Taphouse for both corporate and personal gatherings, and it's the easiest, most reliable spot in the County for hosting by far. Beyond the food and drink, Taphouse, and especially Sunny (the owner) are one of the most community engaged businesses in Southern Maryland. They have put on countless events supporting all types of local organizations, and always work with nonprofits when they need anything. Taphouse and Sunny himself really serve as one of the best ambassadors of St. Mary's County, especially since a large portion of the customers are transient. All in all, 100% a must try if in the area. But be warned, if you do, you will be coming back constantly.

Katelyn was amazing! She never made our party feel ignored. The ambiance of the room was welcoming…read moreand the advice on the types of beers to try were welcomed. Will definitely be returning.

Casual local friendly brewery. Nice vibe…read more The food was good. The duck fat fries with the sauce was amazing. The chicken wings were nicely done. The Brussels sprout with hoisin sauce wasn't the best combination. It was too salty and I already have asked for less sauce. The meat lovers pizza crust was too soft. Decent beer selection.

Food was subpar... especially for what we paid. Got the meatloaf and salmon dinners. Pricey…read more Ambiance subpar as I was fighting off gnats at my table. Service was just ok. Need to take down the military discount offers on site since it's not offered. Won't go there again.

Crab cakes are delicious. Nice bar outside with view of water and good selection of beerread more

This was my first time visiting Solomons Island, and I'm so glad I chose The Lighthouse Restaurant!…read moreI was looking for fresh seafood with a nice waterfront view, and this restaurant did not disappoint. There is parking conveniently located near the restaurant, so you don't have to worry about finding street parking. The restaurant was very clean and offered indoor and outdoor seating, along with an indoor bar area. There is also an ATM on-site. I looked at the menu ahead of time and already knew I wanted the Ultimate Seafood Platter, mainly because it included a crab cake. We also ordered oysters as an appetizer, and they were absolutely delicious and incredibly fresh. Hands down, this was some of the best seafood I've had from a restaurant in a long time. The scallops were plump and juicy, and the fish portion was very generous. I'm usually nervous when a crab cake is included as part of a platter because I expect something small or previously frozen.That was definitely not the case here. The crab cake was a great size and tasted fresh. They offer a traditional version and an "angry" version. I ordered the angry crab cake, and it was seasoned to perfection. The other person with me ordered the seafood pasta, and it was just as impressive. The Alfredo sauce was delicious, with plump scallops, juicy shrimp, and a generous portion of pasta. It also came with amazing rustic, buttery toasted bread. The waitstaff was great, the atmosphere was welcoming, and the waterfront view made the experience even better. If you're looking for fresh, delicious seafood with a beautiful view in Solomons Island, I highly, highly recommend The Lighthouse Restaurant!

The pumpkin espresso martini is soooo good! Holy moly! Also had two flights and the beer list was…read moreextensive. Almost everything we tried was tasty. I loved the inside, too. It was spacious but still small enough to still feel cozy. Service was also fantastic - attentive and quick. I don't get back to MD often, but will definitely put this on the list to visit again when I'm there!

I stopped by today and since they had the wing special, $1 per wing, I decided to have 10 wings and…read morefries with a soda. The meal came out pretty quick and the wings were good and the fries were cool but tasty. I ate 6 wings and needed a refill on my soda to finish the other 4 but the server was too busy to even stop by my table. A couple came in and sat close to me and she took their order and served them drinks, still nothing for me. A family of 3 came in, ordered their meals, finished, and paid their check, still no refill for me at the 25 minute mark. The server cleared some table, got other tables refills, but still never came by my table. At about the 35 minute mark, she finally came by and asked if I wanted dessert, even though there were still wings on my plate. I politely said no and told here that I needed a refill before the family of 3 even sat down. You would think that she would have apologized right? Nope, she just handed me the pad to pay for my meal and asked if I wanted a drink to go. I said no, paid the bill and even tipped her and walked out. The food and service is usually great, but this took the cake. I'm not sure if it's just he younger generation or what, but that's the last time I'll go there.

Serviceable in the most basic sense. Wings are reliable, but could be so much better. Kind of has a…read morefunky odor in the walkway and dining room. Service is pretty basic but not bad. It seems like they really cut back on people working unless it's a weekend, which often means waiting around for someone to come to the front. All of this could be easily fixed with better, more experienced management.

Just wanted to say the waitress Maria is awesome. She had 6 tables today before the other waitress…read morecame on duty. She brought drink refills without us even asking.. checked on us as she walked by. I did special order and everything came out right... brought extra napkins without asking... I was truly impressed with her!!! My 13 year old grandson said "she needs a raise".

Another five star review for the Grid! Consistently one of the best places to eat nearby. Great…read morefood, fantastic service and a real chill environment. A+ across the board.

This little I've bar is a hidden gem! It definitely doesn't look like much, but don't let that fool…read moreyou! We came to watch football and stayed for the cheap beer and good food. They have different specials everyday and on Saturday was $15 beer buckets. Can't beat that! My chicken Philly cheesesteak was surprisingly good and the fries were awesome!! They also have options for kids which is helpful while the adults enjoy the games. I felt bad for our server because she was by herself but did a great job. There's a full bar and lots of TVs so the perfect place to catch any sport!

Ordered the Fat Tire Cheesesteak sub because I'm always looking for a good cheesesteak and I was…read morenot disappointed at this location of Greene Turtle's version! Mind you, I've had fantastic cheesesteak subs in Philly (home of the cheesesteak) and was not prepared to give very high marks for this rendition. But thankfully, the thinly-slices ribeye was cooked just right, the sautéed onions added the savory flavoring that only onions can provide and the Fit Tire Beer added to the liquid Orange cheese (Cheez Whiz or a variant) really added a unique cheesy flavoring. The roll was not seeded, but it was soft and held the meat and cheese together just fine. I only added a little salt and pepper because I do like my cheesesteak meat with some seasoning. After only 2 bites, I could tell this cheesesteak was a good one! I am going to try other items on the Greene Turtle menu now that I've sampled their cheesesteak sub! The waitress was friendly, engaging and very pregnant, but she did not appear to be uncomfortable and was attentive to our needs. The volume of the music from the overhead speakers was just a touch too loud, so much so, that waitress had trouble hearing my order, so I had to stand up slightly and talk louder than usual to make sure she could hear my order. Bottom line, the cheesesteak was tasty and satisfying and now I've found good purveyor of the cheesesteak!

Went here for my husband's colleague's retirement lunch... and was impressed by the quick service…read morefor such a large party... The venue was also nice for fitting the whole party with plenty of televisions surrounding the restaurant. What brings my rating to a "2" is simply the food. It was not bad, but also not good. I had the crab soup. It was very salty and had a weak flavor. If you are going here to hangout, great; going to enjoy a delicious dinner? I think not...