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.

After moving to Southern Maryland almost 50 years ago, my brother, sister and myself have worked in…read moremultiple restaurants and bars on Solomons over the years. Including The Naughty Gull, Solomon's Pier, Harbor Lights and The Lighthouse. We have had a lot of "good" and "not so good" meals over the years. But for the last several years we have been opting for The Island Hideaway. Every time has been truly exceptional!! Service, food and atmosphere!! Easter brunch today was no different! "Angie", "Angelina", "Gina"was the best server we have had yet!! We will be back again soon!! Senn/Graves Party

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.

This place is great! Tons of games to play including pool, corn hole and darts. Good prices for…read morebeer and food too!

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!

Very diverse menu of classic American fare. Pretty much if you're craving it and it could be found…read morein a sports bar or fast food restaurant, you'll find it here. The staff is friendly, quick, and management is great at figuring out any issues. Have had a fair amount of the menu, but their wings are a go-to of mine. Decent price, always hot, and great size. Only issue are the wing sauces. They aren't really flavorful, and some I can't even tell apart. Pic is of hot, teriyaki, and hot jerk and they all look and taste the same. The chicken itself is cooked perfect and tasty so it's not a dealbreaker.

Wing aficionado alert! Customer service? Impeccable, 10/10! Those wings? Nothing short of magical!…read moreYou can bet I'll be back for another round (or two, or three) before I depart.

After church we were looking for a place for lunch and the CD Cafe was really close by…read more It's a cute little hole-in-the-wall sort of place. It's not very big (I counted only 11 tables), but definitely very cozy. The menu was fairly similar to some other places in the area (fish tacos are always temping, lol), but I managed to find something different. Service was a little slow, as we were part of a big rush and there were only 4 employees (2 servers, 2 kitchen). But it was worth the wait. My wife had the French toast from the Sunday brunch menu, while I had the chicken banh mi wrap. Both were very good. Since it's right around the corner from our church, we will definitely come back again.

Stopped by for lunch after touring. We found it on Yelp, in fact…read more A pretty little restaurant with a formal atmosphere, but everyone was dressed very casually. My wife started with a Cosmo, her favorite cocktail, and said it was excellent. We shared the strawberry salad lunch special and the Popeye burger with fries. The fries were an unusual and cool wide spiral cut, and some of the best we'd ever had. The burger was wagyu beef with Boursin and spinach. The salad had a nice touch of candied walnuts. We got dessert. The flourless lava cake and the key lime pie. Both were amazing and took us to the threshold of diabetes. This has to be one of the best restaurants in the area! It's absolutely wonderful.

Cracker Barrel - Good Meal, Great Service…read more As you can see from my past reviews, it's been quite some time since I've written an update -- though we've eaten here a few times since then. We just hadn't had a meal worth mentioning until this visit. My wife and I took a drive down to Lexington Park and decided to stop into Cracker Barrel for dinner and to exchange a shirt she had purchased for me a few days earlier. The restaurant was pretty busy for a Sunday afternoon, but we were greeted quickly by a nice young man who took our drink orders right away. My wife ordered the Maple Bacon Chicken with mac and cheese, and I went with the Fried Chicken Sandwich and fries. Our server was attentive, kept our drinks filled, and was friendly to chat with -- it helped that things weren't overly busy at that moment, so he had some time to check in. Overall, the meal was good and the service made the experience even better. I'm sure we'll be back -- my wife enjoys browsing the store up front, which always has a unique mix of gifts, clothing, and seasonal items.

Cracker Barrel was open at 7 AM for breakfast on Easter morning. We were among the few in the…read morerestaurant at that time. The other folks were probably skipping church, but we were taking in breakfast before a long ride home to New York. We were quickly seated at a very large table to accommodate our group of seven. Our server was wonderful. He took our orders and got our food out to us lickety-split. And speaking of the food, we all indulged in the big breakfast. My favorite is the old-fashioned with biscuits, sausage, gravy, and eggs. After a very satisfying breakfast, we all got back on the road and said goodbye to Leonardtown Maryland.

New location is clean and efficient. Staff, as always, are on point. Food has the classic taste of…read morethe old location. Great portions, wonderful service. A+

We're staying in a beachside AirBNB in Leonardtown MD, so breakfast at Linda's Cafe seemed the…read moreperfect solution to our morning breakfast desires. Linda's features a delicious array of innovative breakfast creations such as Fruity Pebbles Pancakes and specialty meats like jalapeño bacon! We ordered a crab cake Benedict was a huge success; authentic and chock full of sweet crab meat! The chicken and waffles was sweet and savory, totally delicious. My omelette was full of cheddar and garnished with jalapeño bacon. Fantastic! The coffee is hearty and robust, a real eye-opener first thing in the morning. The staff is super friendly and welcoming. The decor is solidly maritime and very pleasant to behold. We love Linda's and make time to eat there whenever we travel to this area.

They roast their own coffee! Wow! Yum!…read more On a weekend morning (Jun 2026), we were in the vicinity of Solomons MD, and friends said that Bugeye Grill roasts their own coffee. That got our attention! We stopped in at this bright clean restaurant on a late weekend morning, (weekdays they open at 5pm). The French-press coffee was a tasty fragrant medium Brazilian blend. The flavor was well balanced, and it was a good smooth non-acidic coffee We found it to be a creamier fragrant brew, not a darker roasty flavor. It had a lightly malty sweetness and nuttiness, characteristic of its blend of Brazilian arabica, robusta, and hybrid beans. They have different blends from time to time. They really are a full-menu restaurant terrific views of Back Creek, and a midscale-classy vibe. They focus on seafood and steaks and lobster! We saw sandwiches around $20. This time, we came for the coffee. It was luscious!

First timers on Solomon and at Bugeye Grill. I will admit that we stopped by this restaurant…read morebecause it was one of the first ones that had outdoor seating (we were visiting with a dog). The restaurant had a nice variety of dishes and specialty cocktails...I think that I was more interested in the latter. ;) Since I have not visited Solomons, MD before, I cannot comment if the prices are comparable to other places in the area. However, most of the entrees were in the $25 and up range. I thought my fish and chips (I forget the actual name of the dish) were fine, and my spouse really enjoyed the crab cake sandwich. Although I thought the portion sizes for the sandwiches and fries were fine, the serving size of the mussels seemed a bit small. However, this could have been an optical illusion because the serving bowl for the mussels was HUGE, so the amount of mussels could have appeared to be smaller than what it was. I thought the outdoor patio was great especially with a view of the water and folks going about their business. However, some may not like the setup because you are right on the main street, which can be a bit noisy especially if a lot of bikers are cruising up and down the strip. Parking was a bit of a struggle (not the fault of the restaurant). During our visit, all of the public parking lots were full. However, we visited on Mother's Day weekend so maybe there were more folks (including us ) in the area than normal. I'll admit that since this was my first time visiting the area that I'm not too familiar about the ebb and flow of parking. Overall, our server (who reminded me a bit of a young Jodie Foster) was amazing. One thing that I really appreciated was her telling us about a potential delay for the food due to a large party. Although no one wants to hear that after ordering food, I think it's nice and considerate when a server provides a heads-up so diners can adjust accordingly.

I've been wanting to check out St. Inie's Coffee, which is a combo of a coffee shop/bookstore -…read more We stuck with their Fall Menu, and I tried their Iced Pumpkin Pie Chai - this was prepared with housemade pumpkin pie sauce, cold steeped chai, and a choice of milk - I liked how they served this in a cute glass mason jar. If you can't finish your drink, they have this cool contraption of a paper to-go cup that you can request! The seating area was dimly list and plenty of tables; the only off-putting thing was that it smelled like urine; not sure if they need to do a deep-clean of the carpet? Staff were friendly, and the place seems pretty popular with the locals. Loved their various decor and signages, as they were fun to check out! Parking can be found around the back. +friendly service +bookstore on site +off-putting odors +parking in rear

I don't remember what this space used to be but it was definitely not a cafe. This distinctively…read moreshaped building has been turned into a reading room, children's play area, and cafe, which the community could really use. Food options are basic, but they have made a choice to carry some packaged gluten-free goods and some milk alternatives, so most diets can be accommodated. I got an iced matcha, which was straightforward and not overly sweet. Getting a waffle seemed the freshest option, and it was a sugary, tasty waffle with a few topping options, of which I picked a drizzle of maple syrup. Neither item was very large, but the price was right. It's a distinctive atmosphere, and you can see that this place is trying to bring something new to the area. It's not the kind of stuff you'd get at a high-end urban cafe, but it worked for me on the day.