Small town bistro with an extensive wine list. The menu features a variety of shareable, small…read moreplates, and maybe six entrees. We had the short rib pierogis, spinach salad, and crab cakes. The ambience was nice and the service was decent. The menu, particularly the entrees, seemed a little pricey for the area but the food we had was all good. Havre De Grace is a small waterfront town, so I have to say that considering the context and location, our dinner was really quite good and exceeded my expectations. If you're in town, it's a nice place to come for wine and an elevated dinner.

Every town, burg, or community - however large or small - should be the proud possessor of at least…read moreone... Bistro, that is. A cozy little restaurant that serves up delightfully delicious food in a decidedly casual setting. And in Havre de Grace, The Vineyard Wine Bar fills this niche with a subtle sense of style. As the name suggests, wine has played a significant role in Vineyard's obvious success. So much so, in fact, that not only does the restaurant sport a superb compendium of vintages by the glass and bottle, its lunch and dinner menus are also divided into categories - Light Bodied, Medium Bodied, Full Bodied - that correspond to specific types of wines. Yes, wine is definitely the name of the game... But don't let that fool you. The kitchen also has a great deal to say... and all of it good. The food here is excellent in every respect, as is the service. If I lived in HdG, I have absolutely no doubt that I would be tempted to dine here every day of the week. The Vineyard is everything a great bistro should be - and then some. But I begin to digress... As you have undoubtedly surmised from the above remarks, our dinner here was an extraordinarily satisfying experience. My dining partner and I began by sharing the Bruschetta Trio. Bruschetta is an Italian appetizer that begins with grilled bread topped with garlic and olive oil and then adds a variety of toppings. In this case, the finishing touches consisted of a luscious garlic spread, sundried tomato and basil pestos, melted mozzarella, and house marinated tomatoes with a balsamic glaze. While most incarnations of bruschetta may be consumed manually, Vineyard's substantially succulent variations on the theme (as you will note from the photograph above) demanded the ministrations of both knife & fork and were well worth the effort... Incredibly and unforgettably delicious. As we moved on to what would be considered the entrée or main course, options were numerous and varied... from Cornish Game Hen to Crispy Skin Duck... Venison to Dakota Steak... Lamb Vindaloo to Pesto Bucatini... ... On this particular evening, however, matters piscatorial appeared to take precedence. My dining partner was absolutely ecstatic with her Tuna Bites. Which is precisely what they were... diminutive squares of blackened tuna luxuriating in a Creole remoulade (a creamy, mayonnaise-based sauce originating in France). A definite "wow" factor at work here. On the other hand, my Mango Glazed Salmon was equally up to the mark... First of all, it was wild caught, which I much prefer (with rare exception) to the farmed variety. Secondly, as with most species of fish, salmon tends to be prone to both over and under cooking. Here, however, it was perfectly prepared - cooked through but still moist and succulent at the core - superbly complemented by a slightly smokey red pepper coulis (a smooth sauce made from puréed and strained fruits or vegetables), and companioned by lemon & herb risotto and roasted asparagus spears. On to the wine... With regard to both taste and texture, tuna and salmon are certainly among finny fare's heartiest representatives. Thus, despite the oft-quoted dictum, "Red wine with meat, white wine with fish," and the gentle urgings of our server in that direction, I have always found that salmon and pinot noir are - somewhat akin to lamb and red Bordeaux - a match made in heaven. And, in this instance, the 2022 Lundeen Mon Père Pinot Noir from Oregon's Willamette Valley proved to be a perfect match for my companion's blackened tuna bites as well. Dessert was a special treat. Naturally, many of the usual familiar sweet endings were present and accounted for. And, given the superior quality of the cuisine thus far, I had no doubt whatsoever that they would have acquitted themselves with suitable aplomb. For some reason, however, my dining companion and I were both drawn to the Crème Brûlée Cheesecake (pictured), which we decided to share... and, which, as it turned out, proved to be one of the high points of our evening. This was an intriguing amalgam indeed: The sweetness of taste being more influenced by the former; the firmness of texture by the latter. It is - if you will pardon the seemingly psychological digression - what we might consider a type of "gastronomic Gestalt," in which the whole is greater than the mere sum of its parts. In other words, the components of Crème Brûlée and Cheesecake have been combined... and from this fascinating combination there has emerged a new dessert that is even more desirable than the components have been individually. Well... call it what you will. I just know that it was so incredibly delicious that I would return at a moment's notice just to indulge my taste buds once again.

Cute, good selections, great space. Good and the coffee are both great. It's a fun place to hang…read moreout and meet a friend!

Came early to meet up with friends and had coffee and breakfast. Janet was super friendly and…read morehelpful and brought us takeout cups for our coffee. I know food prices and other things are expensive right now and tourist season is important. However the menu prices appeared very much tourist pricing for the quantity and quality. Funny enough I realized I checked into a different Vintage cafe on the other side of town.

The food is amazing. The staff is king and attentive. The atmosphere is wonderful. We will…read morecontinue to have our date nights there.

I do not write five star reviews very often, but Water Street seafood absolutely earned 5+…read more An absolute surprise was the exceptional food quality. This is absolutely Fine Dining in a casual atmosphere. Great wine list. Michelle was a superb server. Her recommendation for the Sea Bass Florentine was spot-on! Easily one of the best meals we have had in a long time! We were visiting Havre de Grace for our wedding anniversary and use the restaurant's toast app to make the reservation. It asked if this was a special occasion, and I entered "anniversary" when I made the reservation. Upon arrival we found that they had held the best seat in the house for us: a great table overlooking the water plus an unexpected congratulations note for our anniversary signed by the staff and a beautiful handmade Maryland tree ornament. Many thanks for a great anniversary celebration!

As with their other locations, this one did not miss. We ordered takeout because we were in the…read morearea to visit great wolf. The food was cooked to order (medium burger) and was delicious. I can't speak to the customer service since my husband picked up the food but he had no complaints. Glad to have this location open because there are poor food options here.

I came here during first Fridays so I am not sure if that affected the quality. I "made my own"…read moreburger and wanted to make a "black and bleu" and my burger tasted good but there was only a few pieces of bleu cheese on it which was weird. The potato fries were limp and soggy. Service was average due to the amount of people were here. It's SOO LOUD inside and it echos badly.

I am now an Abbey Burger fan! The bacon cheddar hamburger was soooo good! I look forward to more…read more Abbey Burger delivered to Market Street Brewery with minimal wait time. Great service! Food prepared as ordered and everything was carefully packaged.

My boyfriend and I were looking for something to do yesterday, to shake off some bad vibes were…read morewere experiencing after an irritating text conversation with my mother, so we decided to take a trip to Havre De Grace. We both hadn't been there in a while, and he had never seen the lighthouse. We accidentally stumbled upon an Octoberfest celebration, but the line for the German food was so long that we decided to find a permanent local spot. He was craving burgers (as usual), and Yelp suggested Abbey Burger was within walking distance. It's a cute little spot. We walked passed the door, as it's set back in a nook. Even though it was Sunday and there were sports on the televisions (and "Medium" - oddly enough), and they have sports-related specials, there were surprisingly few patrons. We were seated in the back, passed the shuffleboard table, where there are average height tables. The restaurant is decorated in loads of adorable fall decorations. I ordered a whiskey sour, and it seems that the bartender doesn't actually know how to make one of those because I basically received a shot of whiskey with an orange wheel and a cherry. Whiskey sours are supposed to have simple sugar, or a whiskey sour mix, in them to cut the bite of the whiskey. I drank it anyway, but I certainly wasn't going back for a second. My boyfriend ordered ginger ale, no ice - but got ice anyway. We had the GAME MEAT SLIDER TRIO, which consisted of venison, dry-aged beef (which I wouldn't consider a game meat), and CAMEL. When I woke up that morning I never would have guessed I'd be crossing tasting camel off my bucketlist. It was the best of the trio, too. Slightly sweet, great toppings (roasted red pepper and a sweet/spicy mayo). My boyfriend created his own burger with Kobe beef, a fried egg, special sauce, bacon and onion straws on a pretzel bun, with pickles. He HATED the pickle on the top of the bun, which were not the same as the ones inside the bun. He was so adorable when he bit into his burger and the egg yolk exploded everywhere (like a good yolk should). He was like a 3-year-old with yolk all over his face. I had the waffle fry nachos (chili, black beans, avocado, jalapenos, pico de gallo, nacho cheese, spicy crème fraiche). They were incredible. The chili is spectacular. And I realized that waffle fries won't get so soggy that they ruin any nacho leftovers. I plan on throwing these bad boys into the air fryer, when I ready to finish them off. We had a great impromptu date night.

As soon as you walk in you are hit with a delectable smell of garlic, onion and Italian meats. If…read moreyou love pizza this is the place for you. The pizza sauce is good and the toppings generous. The only down side is the parking situation as it's downtown. Definitely worth it.

Got a piece of lasagna and a pizza for pickup after hearing great things and it was some of the…read moremost bland food I've ever had. The tomato sauce might as well have been ketchup as it had no sign of salt, garlic, herbs or anything you would expect from a red sauce. Had to throw it all away; couldn't even push through just to get some value out of the $40+ (which btw is ridiculous) I spent.

I have been here a couple of times and always pleasant. This…read moretime was middle of a Wednesday afternoon. Chose to sit outside. Great view of the water. It was happy hour . Drinks were very reasonable and good portions. Crab cakes, potatoes and Mac and cheese. Very good. Actually loved the Mac and cheese. The waiter was awesome and friendly that made our afternoon pleasant. Definitely my favorite place to go.

Stopped in on a Saturday on the back porch bar. Very welcoming, attentive, and fast service. Wanted…read moreto post after reading some negative reviews about service and warmth.

Super quick service, fresh food, and the food truck looks clean! One of my fav food trucks to eat…read morefrom!!

Service was lovely. They were a truck outside, now they have a dedicated restaurant inside the…read morebowling alley. Plenty of options, huge menu. Very polite and friendly staff.

Delicious! Was visiting great wolf lodge and stopped at Ercole's. Had an amazing Stromboli. Highly…read morerecommend

Wow. Just wow. Spent the day in Havre de grace, and was headed to a pizza chain when I happened to…read morelook this spot up. Food was fresh, well cooked, and made with care. Steak and cheese were amazing and excellent portions for a "small". Bruschetta bread was a meal in and of itself. Service was fast, friendly, and you can tell it's family owned and operated. Will make this a consistent stop when we are in the area.

Coakley's is that neighborhood pub that's lively, busy and friendly. It doesn't hurt that the food…read moreis delicious. Yesterday, my friend and I took a bike ride around town, and then stopped in for an appetizer and a beverage. It was about 2:30 on the afternoon on a Friday, yet there was a nice gathering of folks enjoying themselves. We were promptly served, and left alone while we browsed the menu. My friend ordered the blackened ahi tuna starter, which she proclaimed bright with flavor and prepared exactly as requested (extra rare). I chose the cream of crab soup, which might be the best I've ever eaten, full of huge lumps of crab meat, delicately flavored with Old Bay, but not too salty. I would've preferred it a tad thinner, but it was not too thick to enjoy. Since I love meatballs, I also ordered the Margherita meatballs, and they were delicious! Three medium sized meatballs, tasting like your Italian Nonna made them, with a rich Sunday sauce and a sprinkling of parmesan. Yum yum yum. My friend and I also decided to splurge on a plate of onion rings, neither of us having had them for a long while. They came out overdone (or left under a lamp too long) and were burned around the edges. One bite and yuck. No worries, our bartender said she'd get them to make us another plate. The second plate came out looking perfectly, and we enjoyed a few, however, they were rather bland and lacked some flavor. Nonetheless, our experience was delightful and our dissatisfaction with the onion rings was not enough to take off a star from my rating. Havre de Grace is a charming small town at the base of the Susquehanna River where it meets the Chesapeake Bay. Come visit, browse the cute shops, and stop in Coakley's for some delicious food, expert cocktails and local energy.

Excellent fresh cooked food. Great service. Nice environment. With only one visit it became my…read morefavorite place to eat in Havre de Grace. Will definitely be coming back here soon!!