If you want a "just average" eating experience you should skip Rock Salt. It was fantastic. But, get there early, make a reservation, or be prepared to wait. My brother and I wanted something for lunch after going to a car swap meet. We landed on Rock Salt Grille. I'd eaten there several times before. We arrived at 11:45 AM (Saturday) and there was a 30 minute wait, so we grabbed two comfortable seats at the bar. A good call. I had the Rock Salt Oysters, broiled with bacon and parmigiana. Delightful. I also had the cream of, and Maryland crab, soup combination. My brother had the crab cake sandwich. I'd had it before, but wanted the oysters. His crab cake sandwich was double the size of any I'd ever seen, without exaggeration. He guessed it was 8 ounces or more, without exaggeration, with no visible filler, (Broiled). I had a few beers and we split the Bread pudding with Grand Marnier sauce. It was enough for four. The bar and food service was spectacular with "tag teaming" to make sure we didn't wait for anything. I'd like to thank the bartenders who served us perfectly: Kelsey and Nikkea. Award winners. Rock Salt is not inexpensive, but the quality of the food and the great service justify the premium. I'll be back more often read more

First visit for lunch at this popular grill in the Westminster Maryland downtown. While away from the sea, the menu features many appetizers and entrees on the seafood side. The food was very good, as we tried the crab soup, steamed mussels, fried oysters & oyster sandwich, tuna poke, and key lime pie. My fave were the mussels. Service was prompt and attentive. They have full bar and seating in the bar, main dining room or patio. read more

Mad Expensive. Have the audacity to want to charge $95 per crab cake . I would order beer because the drinks taste good but dont hit like that. read more

Rock Salt has been on my list for a couple years, but it was always hard to get a table when I wanted one (holidays, usually). We called ahead and reserved a table of 8 for my birthday. They do not take online reservations but do accept them via phone for parties of 6. You'll receive confirmation via text. The menu is a seafood lover's dream. Make sure you scan it before you visit. Otherwise it will prove impossible to choose just one entree. We ordered drinks, appetizers, and entrees. I ordered old bay friend green tomatoes, which were topped with cherry tomatoes and jumbo lump crab meat. When I tell you this was the best bite I've had this year, I mean it. WOW!! Incredible flavor, crunch, the tomatoes weren't cut too thin or thick, and the crab pushed it over the top. For my entree, I ordered steak and cake. The serving sizes are huge so don't even try to finish - just ask for a to-go tray at the onset. The steak wasn't seasoned very well, but a little steak sauce helped. Not sure I would order it again but I did come for the seafood, which did not disappoint. The 10 oz jumbo lump crab cake will last you for a couple meals. A dash of old bay would have make it a perfect 10. I was given the flourless chocolate cake for my birthday treat. Nothing spectacular but the plating was pretty and appreciated. The restaurant was modest in decoration and has a nice size bar, and an outdoor patio with a bar. While this place is 25 minutes away, I do plan to return...alone...to eat the fried green tomatoes...in my car. So good! 8.5/10 read more

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Recently celebrated my dad's birthday at Rocksalt. The food was delicious! Most of us enjoyed the crabcake platter. Service was friendly and efficient. The restaurant was decorated nicely for the holidays. At the end of the meal they brought out a complimentary piece of Italian lemon creme cake which was really yummy! read more

RockSalt Grille - Crabcake Platter - Seafood Near Me - Westminster, Maryland

Was hungry and running out of places to try. Hit the bullseye here. Sevicel was fantastic. On point at every step, and the food.... the food. I got a french onion burger. They legit served me a burger with a ramekin of French onion soup as a dipping sauce. I just about smacked myself for never thinking of this genius activity. Came out perfectly cooked to the temp i asked, topped with gruyere. Dipped it the french onion just about went into some other sort of space time continuum. Go here. read more

Had a great dinner at RockSalt Grille with my family, and it definitely lived up to the buzz! We started off with complimentary rolls that were warm, fluffy, and honestly on the same level as Texas Roadhouse -- seriously, so good. The calamari was another standout -- perfectly cooked with just the right crisp. I tried the rockfish bites, which weren't my favorite, but my dad absolutely loved them. Same with the cream of crab soup -- it wasn't for me, but that's just my personal taste. On the other hand, the Caesar salad with anchovy Caesar dressing was excellent -- fresh, crisp, and flavorful. My parents both ordered the burgers, and they were cooked perfectly to order. I went with the stuffed rockfish, and I'm still thinking about it! It was topped generously with jumbo lump crab and the fish itself was perfectly flaky -- easily my favorite dish of the night. Service was friendly and attentive without being rushed, and the overall vibe was warm and inviting -- perfect for a family dinner or date night. RockSalt Grille hits a great balance of comfort and quality. Already looking forward to my next visit Pro tip: if you're coming during the week, bring a little extra change for parking but they also take parkmobile read more

There was a wait inside and outside We went to the bar area and a couple was leaving and offered their seats, bar area was clean , well stocked and the bartender was attentive (forgot his name).. drinks were delicious and flavorful, food was appetizing and full of flavor, the 1/2 & 1/2 crab soup had flavor but was watery. Blue point oysters were good but very small. We will visit again, thanks for a great date night on a cool evening. read more

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We've been here a few times and have always gotten the Best service. The place has different sections (indoor and outdoor). Known for their orange crushes drink from the rear outdoor bar. The indoor bar area is small but nice. The food is great from the seafood to the steaks. The raw bar if always fresh and the salads are amazing. The menu can be pricey but well worth it. Definitely a nice place for a date or a family celebration. Our favorite restaurant in Westminster. read more

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Great food and good serving sizes but pretty expensive after they realized stables had raised their prices.

Lunch was fabulous the seafood wrap is more than delicious food is top tier !! Service is impeccable!! read more

RockSalt Grille - Seafood wrap - Seafood Near Me - Westminster, Maryland

On 11.09.25 (Sunday), dined in and arrived @ 6:15 pm. The restaurant was almost at capacity. There were four of us and we were seated immediately in the back. Two of us ordered the stuffed rockfish which both said was delicious and there were no problems with the dish. Did have a problem with a photo so that is why you don't see one below. The old bay wings were cooked perfectly. The dressing was extremely good and the celery was the best I have ever had. It was light and crispy. I normally don't eat celery, but this was incredible. I was impressed. The double crab cake dinner was perfect, along with the green beans and baked potato. The lobster and filet mignon were cooked well and to order. The accompanying green beans and baked potato were also perfect. The waiter was prompt, polite and accommodating. We were checked on by the hostess, and the general manager was seen monitoring the restaurant. The ambiance was excellent. The restaurant was noisy, but this is to be expected since the restaurant was almost at capacity. I only saw one table for two that was empty. When we left an hour later, we were the only guests left in the back dining room. The rest of the restaurant was at or near capacity. read more

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Today is my husband's birthday. We just played 18 holes on a beautiful Maryland golf course and I wanted to find a restaurant that featured Maryland crab - nailed it!!! Monica was our server. She told us "Maryland has the sweetest crab and the best crab cakes - and we make the best crab cakes in Maryland!" Husband had the Cream of Crab soup - a chunk of crab in every bite! And the crab cake "lunch" plate which was one huge crab cake (ALL crab - didn't have, didn't need any stuffing!) along with their fabulous cranberry coleslaw and perfectly cooked green beans. I enjoyed some of his soup and bites of the crab cake and a yummy bowl of mussels. We were stuffed and very happy and then Monica brought him a beautiful, delicious Italian lemon, mascarpone cream birthday cake - OMG!! read more

RockSalt Grille - My 75 year old hubby still is a little boy at heart - this generous surprise pleased him dearly - and it shows! - Seafood Near Me - Westminster, Maryland

Wife and I went for the first time, treated like a king! Sat at the bar bartender off the hook, oyster shucker excellent dude. The guy who brought out my food said thanx for coming in. Food excellent service premiere, I'm coming back for more. Thanx guys! read more

Service was very good. Kitchen needs to season the meals. Tuna looked great but was devoid of any flavor. No soy sauce and the seaweed tasted like wood (it had oxidized). Sauce that did come with it was too sweet and a bit sticky. Quality wasn't the best but passable. Burgers too need even some simple salt and pepper at the very least. Crab omelette was decent. Home fries should have stayed in the kitchen. read more

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All I can say is WOW. What a first impression. We always go to our go to Pappas but decided to go somewhere new. RockSalt not really sounds appetizing but checked online looked good. So we show up and there was a waiting list of 45 mins. Decided to wait it out which turned out to be only 25 minutes. Very nice Ambiance cozy. Ordered our drinks and appetizers. Cream of crab yummy. Rock fish bites were so good. Then crab dip very good. Main course I ordered the Steak and the 10oz crab cake with slaw OMG . Worth the wait and drive. Highly recommend read more

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This was my fourth time dining here in the last 12 months. This restaurant never disappoints. My wife and I met two friends from Rhode Island here Monday for a reunion luncheon visit. The Calamari portion was generous and delicious. Enough for all four of us for an appetizer. I also ordered a half dozen oysters on the half shell as an appetizer. They were the Sand Dunes oysters from Prince Edward Island...... and they were fresh and delicious. This restaurant has an incredible raw bar oyster list see photos. One of us had the crab imperial luncheon plate. and said it was delicious. Three of us had a luncheon special of blackened grouper with shrimp and that was also outstanding. The portions are very large, which makes it difficult to have room for a dessert. So we all shared a piece of Keylime pie with four forks... It was very good. The service by our waiter was very efficient and prompt. This is a very popular restaurant and even on a Monday it soon filled up for lunch. If you want to avoid the luncheon wait make sure you arrive by 11:45 AM. Rocksalt grill has turned out to be my restaurant of choice when dining in Westminster, Maryland read more

RockSalt Grille - raw bar oyster list - Seafood Near Me - Westminster, Maryland

This restaurant was selected by a family member for our Father's Day gathering for dinner. I had never heard of the restaurant so I was excited to try something new. There was a festival going on so street parking was a little tight they also have a lot for parking up the street. We were served by G which he was on point and very attentive for handling a party of 12. The food was so fresh and really good. I had the special of the day which was the salmon with mango salsa and Brussels sprouts and green beans. The green beans lacked favor but, I was able to take care of that when I got home. I was impressed that management was very attentive to the guest while walking around to greet and speak to the guests. Overall, I will definitely return as the food and service combined was excellent. read more

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Visiting from the West Coast, and this has got to be the best meal of the trip, and best crab cake I've ever had! We drove an hour up to this hidden gem based on reviews, and it did NOT disappoint. Our group sampled the rockfish, seafood Mac and cheese, and the award-winning CRAB CAKES. You cannot go wrong with any of these options! The food was well worth the wait. A very big shout out to our waitress Monica, who has the greatest hospitality we may have ever experienced. The staff as a whole was so welcoming and entertained all of our questions. The restaurant has a great ambiance, with the back dining room feeling elevated but still warm and family friendly. I could not recommend this establishment any more than: YOU. MUST. GO. read more

RockSalt Grille - Outside, parking just to the right of the building! - Seafood Near Me - Westminster, Maryland

This place was great. I got a burger that was so big I couldn't finish it. The service was perfect. I think we were lucky enough to be there when they weren't busy. It wasn't crowded or noisy, so it was very relaxing. I'm sure we'll be back again at some point. read more

Food was great. Drinks are way overpriced including the wine. Would have given it a 5 if not for that. read more

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Rock Salt continues to never disappoint. Celebrated an early anniversary dinner with the soft carb entree. Plump, crunchy and delicious crabs cooked perfectly. Cheesy crab dip was our starter. Rich and topped with lots of gooey cheese. And to finish off, peach cheesecake made in house. It was a "wow!" Service was great. Our favorite place to get Maryland style seafood! read more

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Good music. Good atmosphere. Good food. Five of us descended on the RockSalt Grille for happy hour appetizers,drinks, and dinner. Happy hour runs from 3 to 6 with dollar off beer choices, and a few appetizerselections. Raw oysters and old bay seasoned french fries were the choice of the group. Yeah I know, they don't exactly go together, but it's not like we were eating them together. I tried one of the raw oysters and though I am no connoisseur, it was pretty good. Everyone else really enjoyed them. The old bay season french fries had cheese melted on top. These too were pretty good. You have a lot of seafood choices as well as non-seafood choices so for me it was the Seafood club. Huge sandwich which I could not finish, but it was outstanding. It comes with lump crab, shrimp, tomato, lettuce, and seasoning with your choice of breads. Wheat bread for me. It also comes with a choice of sides so I selected the coleslaw and it was fabulous. Service at the bar was excellent. read more

RockSalt Grille - seafood club - Seafood Near Me - Westminster, Maryland

Excellent food! Ambiance was great, chill on a Sunday evening which was the perfect vibe. Service was ok. App of fried green tomatoes with crab was delish! Perfect crispy tangy taste! Guest had the half n half soup and thought it was sooooo good! Smoked salmon BLT on brioche was delightful! Guest had the crab cake sandwich and loved it! French fries were meh....not hot, not crispy. read more

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Our Waiter was Jack he has the most impeccable service I have ever had.On time with everything. The food was out of this world. We started with 2 wonderful appetizers, the Fried Green Tomatoes w/ Lump Crab meat and Firecracker Shrimp. When our meal arrived we were already stuffed! The atmosphere was a low light setting perfect for a rainy day. read more

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Rock Salt Grill is truly a hidden gem. In the heart of Westminster ,everything was amazing from start to finish. We ordered quite a variety off the menu. For Starters the fried green tomatoes were the perfect. A true southern dish, they were fried to perfection and were topped of with limp crab and a great remoulade. The crab pretzel was delish as well as the rockfish! Our entrees were Steak and cake, salmon and braised short ribs. The braised short rib was my absolute favorite! Tender and juicy pact full of flavor! We also had cocktails, including the lemon drop 10/10, the blueberry bourbon and the house cocktail which included peach snaps! Our service was wonderful! The ambiance was fun and perfect for a family night out or a birthday celebration. Which was our reason for the outing. They made our sister feel special, bringing out a slice of the chocolate cake and helped sing to her! Let me not forget to mention the crab cakes...probably the BEST I've had since moving to MD! read more

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I visited recently for my mom's birthday and it was our first time, it was such a great experience. Javier our server was really knowledgeable and helped us decide on menu items, everything we had was delicious. Even the table bread is really good. I appreciated the large portion sizes, and my mom really enjoyed the crab cakes. The vibe is chill and all of the staff is very courteous. read more

First time for me, but my wife has been here before. Since it was her birthday I was happy to take her back and try it for myself. We were greeted upon our arrival and promptly seated. Within moments our waiter, Javier greeted us and told us about the specials and brought us bread as a starter. We ordered the Curry mussels as an appetizer and it was amazing. I ordered the Stuffed Rockfish and my wife ordered the Salmon and Shrimp. They were both amazing. Even though the restaurant got busy during the meal, the over all feel of the place was warm and inviting. Javier had asked us if we were celebrating and we did say it was my wife's birthday. At the end of the meal he brought her a lemon caprese cake and it was delicious. Over all we loved our experience at Rocksalt and will return soon. read more

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What a wonderful place. Outstanding service from Sam S.!!! Our appetizers were spot on the Ceviche and the Riptide Shrimp!!! Oh then the Crab Cakes and the Stuffed Rockfish delicious and the portions were huge. The staff makes the difference and in this case a huge difference!!! Thank you for making my wife's birthday special!!! read more

RockSalt Grille - 2 beautifully broiled crab cakes - Seafood Near Me - Westminster, Maryland

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Stopped in for lunch over the holidays, for the first time in about a year. Yes there have been a few menu tweaks but the biggest change was how crowded the dining room was, even on a cold December Thursday. Nevertheless. the competent staff was not crushed and the seafood entrees we had (Teriyaki Salmon and Fried Oysters) both were superb. Rock Salt Grille continues to set a high bar, as the local standard. read more

SO much better the past few years under new management. Night and day difference. I'm so grateful for their friendly service and exceptional food. The physical space is well-designed, welcoming and comfortable, with a cozy bar space, larger main dining area with contemporary decor that fronts Main Street, and quieter back room with ample natural light. Sunday brunch is spectacular. My husband loves their oysters. Eating here is a treat. One of the best menus in town! read more

RockSalt Grille - Chicken & Waffles! - Seafood Near Me - Westminster, Maryland

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My fish was overcooked. Vegetables turned out steamed and bland after ordering roasted. The manager said all the right things but I declined a replacement entre. Oysters were delicious. Then as I was finished the manager (not my server) stopped by with the most beautiful desert tray ever. I ordered the Key Lime pie which is my fav, it did not disappoint. What did disappoint was the $95 bill. Was I out of line for expecting a desert on the house since my meal was a disappointment and the manager brought the trey out? read more

I can't believe how great this place is! Although I don't live far, this is my 1st visit to this establishment. My friends and I had an activity not too far from here. So we decided to visit. I found this place on Yelp. Would you believe this is the only place with high ratings in this area? 100% earned, and now, I fully understand why. After arriving to establishment, one of my girlfriends said she visited there before and mentioned how delicious their food is. She named a plethora of things she's tried while visiting w a large party. Everything was highly recommended. Our table person was really kind. Her name was Mickey, and she always came over at the right time and took our orders efficiently. Everything was brought out exactly the way requested. Collectively, we ordered the following. Cranberry Apple Cider Sangria Salmon BLT Hot Toddy Crisfield Chicken Wrap Oyster Rockefeller Broiled Jumbo Lump Crab Cake Each and everything was well prepared, plated well and tasty. By the end of our meal, I was looking for a reason to return back. I think I found it. Valentine's Day. I have to share this wonderful experience with my husband asap! Oh, and to seal this visit off w a kiss, Manager Lisa paid our table a visit to greet us and to make sure we were comfy. Oh, Jada C loved that so much. Job perfectly done! read more

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I have given this place at least three tries to impress me and it has failed every single time. Most recently, I got some red snapper that I just didn't like, the taste was not pleasing. The side of "Island rice" was bland and tasted like it came out of a woman named Karen's kitchen. Potato salad was super good though. But, I assume because I didn't throw a fit or say that it was spoiled I was forced to pay for it so in essence I paid $76 for two drinks and a small bowl of potato salad. Oh I forgot they gave us one free dessert they probably got off of Cisco truck like two hours earlier. It wasn't even homemade. Boo. read more

Rock Salt grille has been a favorite for years. My late husband and I went there with friends a few times a year for many years, even though it was a 45 minute drive. He loved the oysters and I loved the crab. I went there yesterday with the same friends to toast my late husband. I ordered the cream of crab soup, as always, and the oyster basket in his memory. When I took the first spoonful of soup, I knew something was wrong. It was very salty, and when I stirred it, instead of finding the usual clumps of crabmeat, there were just a few strands. And the oyster basket... Well .. The fries were chewy and tough. And the oysters, once I cut through the heavy and dry coating, I found a very tiny oyster. I can't begin to tell you how sad I was to have such a disappointing experience. I will not be back. read more

Food is amazing Service is always amazing Inside and outside is always clean. Over all the place is amazing. Sometimes there is a wait, but sometimes you have to wait for greatness. I've never had anything I did not like here! Way to goo! read more

One of my all-time favorite restaurants in the greater Washington-Baltimore Metropolitan area. What can I say? The food is fresh, high quality, original and has that country delicious state to it from the seafood to the meat and vegetables. The salmon BLT is scrumptious and mouthwatering. The roasted Brussels sprouts are grilled to perfection. (I don't believe anything is perfect, but somethings are darn near close.) I have not had the carrots as a side dish, but they always look freshly grown from Carroll County farms and are radiant and earthy. You cannot go wrong with the many salads, sandwiches, wraps, entre items among others here. The menus is expansive enough without being overwhelming and confusing to the general populace. The portion sizes are nice for the amount of money spent and reminds me of Southern destinations such as New Orleans and Memphis for the bang for the buck, tasty, well-seasoned, large portion sizes of food without breaking the bank like one would venturing to those bougie white table cloth restaurants in DC providing you a small yet expensive portion size that the anorexic community would die for! The customer service is what separates this place from many others. The friendly, warm, small-town charm, rural, country politeness, kindness, patience, and dedication from the waitstaff, kitchen, bussers, and management are noteworthy and very commendable in a world where there is a struggle with consistent top-tier customer service. The staff is likeable and memorable. You even will remember servers by name. The small-town charm is there. The ambiance and interior designing are modern, sleek, inviting, and has natural charm, simple yet elegant but not too gaudy or too ole timey. I like the modern curb appeal with the design and feel of the restaurant from the walls, tables, booths, wall ornaments etc. Nothing is a bigger turn off than a restaurant with hideous, ugly big ole pictures on the wall from the stone age or 1800s just yuck! Modern art rules! Ole timey drools! Leadership is interactive and comes to tables and cares about the experience and the aura that clientele is having which is a pro to the restaurant. They are courteous, genuinely nice, empathetic, and believe in providing you the best service. Leadership does a bang-up job just awesome and consistent. People such as I visit the Rock Salt Grille from other counties such as Prince Georges (PG) and Montgomery County, as the food is worth the commute time whenever one has spare time. Sure, I can cook from home a lot, but the ambiance, peacefulness, rural charm, and Southern hospitality culture of the Westminster dining scene is worth the road trip occasionally from the DMV and Baltimore communities. The rural landscape in and around Westminster itself is a breath of fresh air from the fast paced, stressful, anxiety induced culture of DC and its immediate suburbs. This is like a mini getaway without travelling too long distance, nice for day trips. I am glad to have discovered this hidden gem. The mom and pops certainly beat the chains closer in the DC. I grew up on chains nothing wrong with them, but the fresh quality, original ingredients and stellar mom and pop customer service experience here are outstanding and noteworthy. read more

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Really sad I have to give this so few stars considering all of the good reviews I've heard/read on Yelp. I came here with friends who have visited several times and highly recommended it. Maybe I just ordered the wrong things or had too high expectations, but I wasn't impressed during my visit. A redeeming quality was the service - our party of five was seated immediately despite a packed restaurant, and everything came out pretty quickly. Our waitress was also consistently attentive, interactive, and friendly throughout our dinner. I started with an orange crush, which honestly might have been the worst orange crush I have ever had. There was hardly any orange flavor at all. It tasted like they used orange seltzer water or something instead of orange juice. My boyfriend ordered one as well and his was the same. I wanted another drink but knew I definitely wasn't going to get a crush again. The sangria was a special for that day and I enjoyed it a lot more. The friends I came with raved about the seafood skins, so we got some of those to share. Again, I wasn't super impressed. They were decent, but I thought they could have used more of the seafood filling. I had the mahi mahi tacos as my entree, which I thought were bland. The cilantro slaw it came with was mostly kale or some other leafy green, which I felt was too tough to chew as a slaw on a taco. Everyone else was pleased with the food they got, which included a fried shrimp basket, seafood club, and one of their salads. Nothing I had was horrible - it wasn't so bad I felt I had to send it back, but it really was such an average experience, I have to only give three stars. I'd like to come back again to try and understand what all of the excitement is about, but for now, I can't say I see it. read more

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Good food, way too busy. We had a Saturday early dinner a few weeks ago at Rock Salt Grille. I don't think reservations were an option, so we went early at 4:30ish, and we still waited a long time in the little anteroom. When we finally got in, we were given a marginal table (as we'd said first available), a high 4-top in the bar just inside the door, in a constant cold breeze from the opening front door. The rest of the bar was full of folks watching the games. Monica, our server, was friendly and efficient and knew it was a difficult spot, but the place was just packed. Our friends had been but we hadn't. We had a drink, then dove in, with a pretty good cream of crab soup and some very tasty rockfish bites, plentiful and with an irresistible Old Bay ranch dip. Then my bride had the mahi mahi tacos and I had the enormous seafood club. This towering sandwich, including a crab cake, bacon, and lots of shrimp salad, was very good, if logistically difficult to eat. It came with good fries alongside. We still managed (many leftovers were boxed) to try some desserts, including a good red velvet Smith Island cake and peanut butter "bomb". With a round of drinks, apps, and desserts, we ended up around $50 per couple before tip. We enjoyed the food and the service, and would try again, though not on such a busy day. read more

My favorite restaurant in Carroll County! The food is always amazing, as is the service! Everyone I've had join me here loves it as well. I always get the seafood club deconstructed with a side of potato salad. The portion are generous and the food is delicious! read more