Visited for the first time this morning. I love how homey and comfy the place looks and feels. The…read morestaff is super friendly and attentive. Once we received our order, staff asked if everything tasted okay. The cafe is small but cozy enough to sit and enjoy your food and/or drink in. Its also located right on the water, so we stopped and took a stroll while we drank our lattes. I had the strawberry shortcake latte & a sausage, egg, + cheese on wheat toast. The latte was just okay, as I like my lattes on the sweeter side but the sandwich was arguably the BEST breakfast sandwich ive ever had.

I stopped in here with a friend the other day for a good lunch! The inside is very small with…read morelimited seating, but there are plenty of benches outdoors on the water to enjoy your food if it is a nice day. It was a little hot for us, but we were able to find seating indoors. We both ordered the Bacon Turkey Avocado Panini. This sandwich also comes with your choice of cheese.The size of the sandwich is pretty substantial and the turkey meat was legit! I would have liked more avocado and less cheese, or even no cheese next time. The cafe is hard to judge just from this one experience and one menu item, but overall the cafe is cute and I would try more menu items if I happened to be in the area again!

Chesapeake City is a real hidden gem, and the center of its crown must be the Bayard House…read more Eighteenth Century is construction, sitting on a knoll above the C&D Canal, its picturesque solid manse is a pleasure to enter and a delight to sit on the enclosed back porch for lunch or dinner. It wasn't busy on an overcast rainy Thursday, and the staff took great care of us with brief history lesson and tips on what to see and do while in town. The weather kept our walking to a minimum, but what we saw was pure Americana. Lunch was also very good. We shared a new recipe for Brussel Sprouts that was delicious with bacon and balsamic mixed throughout. The tart, slightly bitter, mildly sweet composition hit the spot. Too, we shared a fresh Rockfish Sandwich, that was thinly coated and fried with something like aioli spread across the top, with pickles for contrast to the white fish filet. Tasty. Right beneath the back porch in what appears to be the basement, was the Hole in the Wall Bar, right next to another larger dining room that opened out onto a small patio for better weather, and just beyond the wide canal. We checked it out, but it wasn't quite ready for customers at that hour. If you enjoy American history in a picturesque colonial setting, check out Chesapeake City and Bayard House. Its unassuming charm is captivating.

First time in Chesapeake City. My main issue with this restaurant is the food. The prices are kinda…read morehigh (which makes sense since the restaurant is on the water), but you would expect the food quality to reflect the price. We started with crab bisque and raw oysters. The crab bisque was $16 for a cup. It was gray, mostly tasteless, and the crab pieces were microscopic. Definitely didn't taste like crab bisque. It was more like something out of can. The oysters came and their shells were huge, but the actual oysters were tiny. And they didn't taste like oysters -- I actually wanted to add salt because they didn't taste briny at all. We finished with the BLT, which was great. The tomatoes were beautiful and red all the way through, the bread was fresh, and the bacon was cooked perfectly. It definitely could have used more bacon, but overall the BLT was good.

We came here to celebrate my mom's birthday over the weekend. Due to their large windows, our…read moremiddle table had a fantastic view of the water and scenery. The dining room manager even brought my mom flowers for the table (which she brought home, too). We shared some oysters Rockefeller, which were phenomenal. I ordered the fettuccine because it came with beef tenderloin, bacon, arugula, roasted tomatoes, and crispy onion straws. All of our meals came out piping hot, which was appreciated. I liked that with all the add-ons, it wasn't your traditional, just-cheese fettuccine. The staff here know how to take of their guests for sure.

I eat here periodically with my family and most recently had dinner upstairs. Service was very…read moregood, our waitress was very friendly and helpful when inquiring about GF options (we have family members with gluten allergies so it can make things complicated). We weren't out for a super expensive dinner and everyone wanted something different Pizza: The pizzas are excellent, yes even the GF crust. Sushi: had two specialty rolls, one we have never tried and it was fresh and very tasty Lobster Mac and Cheese: GF pasta and again it was delicious. From our experience the upstairs price for what you get is hard to beat in value and consistent food quality - from pizza to steaks, pasta or seafood they have a wide variety of options in both price and cuisine.

First time back at Schaefer's this season on a perfect Saturday afternoon---sunny and temps in the…read morehigh 70s. With plenty of outside seating and perfect views of all the boating action on the canal Schaefer's is the perfect spot for an early dinner. While the place is always busy, especially when the weather is nice, we were seated within 15 minutes---just enough time to order a few drinks from the large outside bar. Our server was exceptional given the number of tables he seemed to be handling as he stopped at our table frequently between trips to other tables and getting orders in. I think it was great he had help---our appetizers and food were brought to the table by another staff allowing our server to focus on taking orders and getting them to the kitchen---a very well run restaurant! We had the Fresh Berries & Greens salad---Served with honey raspberry dressing, gorgonzola cheese, mandarin oranges and toasted almonds. Portion was on the larger size and worth the price. Also tried one of their specials for the day--a Mediterranean garlic chicken flatbread and it was baked to a crispy crust and topped with a balsamic glaze. Highly recommend if you see it on the menu. While we waited for our dinners we sipped on a couple glasses of red blend and enjoyed their Chips & Salsa which included Tortilla chips served with tomato and mango salsa and guacamole. Chips were fresh, the mango salsa had a nice kick, and the guac was tasty and not bland. An appetizer very much worth trying! Lastly, if you go on Saturday's during the summer there will be live entertainment....sound was just about right for an outdoor venue.

Nice place on the water under a spectacular scary bridge. This place is one the locals love so…read morelet's see what we thought. My lobster, shrimp, crab and asparagus soup was nice with every spoonful being a different bisque. My crab melt was, meh. Backfin crab, that didn't resemble crab imperial, too many shell fragments in addition to filler, an invisible slice of tomato and a very dense pretzel roll made for a very mediocre experience. A companion had coconut shrimp, which he liked. Another had a crabcake, which like mine was backfin meat with a lot of filler. She was unimpressed. Another had crab tacos, which she said were "fine". She also had sweet potato fries with a marshmallow dipping sauce. Do I need to rate that? (Our friends are from coastal Maryland and they were convinced we were not eating Maryland crab.) The restaurant is large with water views and clean bathrooms. Lastly, the service: Sophia was 10 out of 5. Checked on us often, went to lengths to ensure she got our orders right, and was a delight to interact with...and her pen collection was impressive, both for me and the mechanical engineer in our party. We all wish you well with the remainder of your education. All in all was just okay for $180 for lunch for four, including tip, with no alcohol.

Always tasty and fresh food! Great for breakfast or lunch and always on time for pickup!read more

Reviewed this establishment during Covid. Never dined in…read more Had take out several times. Met lady friends here today. Wow. Disappointed. Had the classic eggs Benedict. Eggs were hard boiled. I ate less than half of it. The server said she would show the chef. Bill arrived. No explanation about what was said. No new egg served. Nothing taken off the bill. For a $22.00 breakfast, you'd better make it right! PS: my friend ordered the Benedict with avocado, and her eggs were served hard boiled also!

What a neat place! I was looking for a new historic spot to take my sister, who was visiting from…read moreMissouri, and found this gem. I love the history and really appreciated the photos throughout the tavern that share its story. There are two dining options: the bar area or the dining room. Since my sister and I were there for lunch and in a more casual mood, we opted for the bar. They offered a nice selection of beers, wines, and cocktails, along with plenty of variety on the food menu. We started with the oysters, which were meaty and full of flavor, then topped things off with the Chesapeake flatbread. They were generous with the toppings, and the crabmeat was fabulous! We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and will definitely be back!

The young ladies at the door weren't very inviting plan yes and no answers... no warm welcome or…read morewelcoming smiling. However my barkeep made up for it, she was very inviting and welcoming. My bourbon roasted oysters lacked Body the flavor was good. It was not shucked /open properly. The oyster were totally destroyed. A kitchen staff members didn't know how to open oysters without destroying them. The atmosphere or ambience is old world atmosphere early 1900s. Or later 1800s Far as food nothing exciting at all very plain.

I have a unique and new take to share. But first I want to say that this place is so ADORABLE and…read morethe owner is a very sweet woman. She's running the cafe by herself but has helpers on some occasions. Her menu is especially unique because, although it's mostly an American menu, it also has Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options. The food is always fresh and yummy and menu prices are super low. This place is an excellent option if you want a quick bite and your goal is to satisfy your hunger. Similar comments have already been made repeatedly in other reviews. But here's what might be a new take. Cobbleston Cafe's average rating should be at least 4.7 and above and I'll tell you why I think it's not. It's because people are ridiculous. Honestly. I read the other reviews and their expectations of a CAFE are incredibly nonsensical. You can't enter a cafe and expect a full kitchen. Cafes like Starbucks, Peet's Coffee and even Panera are much larger places and don't have full kitchens. We all know Starbucks is overpriced and often sell stale menu items. This place is incredibly affordable, has a LOT more to choose from, and is 1000% better because it's so much more fresh! It's a cozy and smaller place. There's a reason locals love this cafe because it's satisfying, fresh and is priced very fairly. Have the right expectations and you'll also be giving it 5 stars! And if you prefer supporting local businesses, please stop by Cobblestone Cafe and support this wonderful lady too.

It is Monday morning at 10 AM. The hours say this place is open. The door is locked and the sign…read moresays closed. It is really frustrating for people that have visual impairment or drive a long ways.

The food was sooo delicious! We went for our anniversary dinner and left feeling like stuffed…read moreturkeys! Everything except the mac and cheese (way too oily) was to our liking and more! Our server was nice and friendly. The ambience was nice for a romantic dinner if you don't mind it being a little dark. We will definitely return.

Such a mixed review & experience. We made reservations for Sunday brunch and glad we did as the…read moreplace got crowded quickly. On one hand I want to try again for dinner but for the price, I'm not sure it's worth it. Pros: Amazing service - very attentive server(s); we had one in training/shadowing and she was just as good as our primary server, offering refills, clearing plates, overall greet banter Cocktails are fantastic - had the Minnie Ripperton and loved it - creamy yet refreshing and bright which is a tough combo to achieve Cons: Hidden entrance - after circling what looked like an abandoned building 2x we finally figured out the entrance was in the backy and down a set of stairs. I now understand the "speakeasy vibe" but the clutter in the front made the building look abandoned or under construction; not a great start to the experience for us Food service - the other couple we were dining with got their entrees about 10 minutes before ours and we were some of the first orders & diners of the day. Usually you might hold the whole table or refire some of the dishes so it all comes out at the same time. They finished theirs before we even got our to start, making it a strange eating experience Small print menu - with the low light of the speakeasy, the menu had the teeeeniest print I've ever seen making it very difficult to read the menu options. We also didn't realize that the menu changes/is seasonal (not called out on the website) so many of the items we had wanted to try were not an available option. I love a menu that changes but hope it's indicated on the website (aka: sample menu, subject to seasonal change) Hit-n-miss: Fried chicken Benedict- huge portions, amazing biscuits and perfectly poached (but unseasoned?) eggs. I don't know if the hollandaise soaked into the fried chicken or never existed at all - and that's the thing you want with a Benedict. If it existed, it never reached the biscuits because while they were good, but were completely dry Shrimp and grits - perfectly cooked, great consistency, but very under-seasoned Water - just an observation and maybe it's just the local tap water flavor but it tasted off or as off the soap hadn't been washed from the glasses Pro Tip: be aware of the automatic gratuity in some circumstances; if you don't know, check the website before your meal!