This is a fun little tiki bar right on the water and a fun local hangout. We stopped in and enjoyed…read morean orange crush and a cucumber jalapeño margarita that was amazing! The rockfish bites were really good and we also tried snake fish bites that were on the menu as a special. We were surprised how good they were - even better than the rockfish!

An established seasonal outdoor neighborhood tiki bar that looks ready for a lively summer crowd…read more While the exterior may seem a bit unassuming at first glance, the service, food, and waterfront setting made for a very enjoyable first visit. We stopped by on a Friday for lunch and they posted a strong emphasis on live entertainment. A friend who frequents the area mentioned their music nights are especially popular and can draw quite a crowd. The location sits right on the waterfront, and I can imagine the sunsets here must be spectacular. Although it is conveniently located just off the main highway not far from the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, traffic noise never intruded on the dining experience. Our server was in the process of training a new staff member, and both were friendly, attentive, and polite throughout the meal. Menus are provided at the table, though prices are accessed by scanning a QR code. Pricing was very reasonable, and the menu offered a nice variety of both seafood and non-seafood options. The fish sandwich can be ordered either fried or grilled. The fish tasted fresh and flavorful, and the sandwich itself was satisfying without being overly heavy. While there was no house-made sauce, the freshly made potato chips were nice and thick, crisp and a standout side. Our friends shared a burger and a basket of fried shrimp, both of which they thoroughly enjoyed. Cold drinks arrived promptly and were perfect for the warm waterfront atmosphere. There were no overly complicated dishes or unexpected twists on the menu, but everything we ordered was well prepared, generously portioned, and tasty. This is definitely a spot I would recommend if you are in the area. Don't let the daytime appearance fool you -- this place clearly comes alive once the crowd and music arrive.

I hate leaving bad reviews--but this was unavoidable…read more Normally, I give a place at least three visits before forming an opinion, but after today's experience at Red Eye's Dock Bar, I just couldn't overlook the service. We were seated at 3:15 PM on a Friday. There were only three tables occupied and three servers working, so it wasn't even remotely busy. Unfortunately, our server, Sydney, disappeared--twice. After taking our drink order, she vanished for over 16 minutes before the drinks arrived. Then, after dropping off our food, she disappeared for good. We literally had to ask the bus girl, Aliyah, to go look for her. And bless her heart--Aliyah searched upstairs, downstairs, far and near trying to locate our server, but no luck. Meanwhile, the other waitstaff--including a young man working the other tables--were attentive and visible. It was frustrating to watch our table become the exception in what should've been a chill, easy service window. We shared our concerns with Sydney before paying. When I asked where she had gone, she told us she had been busy doing her chores--like cleaning bathrooms and things of that nature. That only added to my concern... If you're cleaning bathrooms in the middle of a shift, should you really be serving food and drinks? To be fair, the food was actually pretty good, which makes this review even more disappointing. I live nearby and usually frequent The Jetty or Libbey's, but I wanted to try something different. Sadly, this wasn't the experience I hoped for-

EH. Came on opening day, which was also Cinco de Mayo. We got a table under the tent. Waited 15+…read moremins for someone to come and even offer water. We were actually gathering our things to leave, when someone came. When I asked was there any Cinco de Mayo specials or HH, we were told that after 6pm HH ends, but they had specials for the day. Those specials were $8 for all appetizers. Our waitress was new, so she said she would confirm. We ordered Apps, pending confirmation. Nearly 10 mins later, we get our drinks and ask about the price of apps and were told Apps were not $8, and the order was placed. This was frustrating because I def. would have gone with my original idea of a steak taco for $17+ instead of $17+ rockfish tender apps, that I didn't really want upfront. Since we were told apps were likely $8 we decided to just order from that part of the menu to try out different things. Sigh. This place was never really my go to on the Island. It was cool to check out after so many years. Was hoping for the "Cinco de Mayo" vibes that were posted on social media, and it just fell flat for me. But go - enjoy it for yourself! It's along the water. Crowd is probably mid 30s+ and the music is a mix of county/old school hip hop . plenty of surface level parking

My husband, pup, and I stopped by on a Monday for lunch on our way to St. Michaels. It was fairly…read moreempty, they were power washing the deck area but luckily, they still had their gazebo open so we could still have lunch with our little pup. The hostess and waitress were so kind, friendly, and accommodating! They brought out a water bowl for our dog. We ordered the whole oysters flash fried (special of the day), the shrimp and grits, and the shrimp salad sandwich with island fries (upgraded for 3.50). The oysters were fantastic. Freshly fried and super juicy. We loved them. Our sandwich and shrimp&grits took a while to get to us, but worth the wait. The shrimp in the grits were massive. My husband couldn't finish it all. The shrimp salad was stellar. And the brioche bun went so well. I will say the island fries had a spice we didn't love. The queso dip it came with was good. Didn't love the chili aioli it came with. It was weirdly sweet. I'd probably stick to the regular fries next time. Service is a little slower than were use to, but it definitely fit the vibe of the area. Just low key and relaxing. We would definitely come back!

Fantastic food. Every single thing that I tried from the bruchetta to the cream of crab soup…read more(better than PhilipsCrab House, iykyk) that was full of lumps of crab meat to the fish and chips that had old bay fries and piece of fish that didn't even fit in the basket it was so huge!! On top of the size, the fish was also lightly breaded (I hate when it's thick) and so fresh. I can't say enough nice things about the food at this place but the service was also phenomenal! I will definitely be going back. And if you're reading this review and you are the manager you need to thank all your employees because they really are the best in the business.

"No Brainer" If you're looking for a lively, energetic atmosphere with super cool karaoke music,…read morethen The Jetty definitely should be right at the top of your list. I'm talking good vibes and pretty good food to go along with it. Beautiful setting right there on the water, with friends ducks that may want you to drop a little token of appreciation to show them you care. The steamed shrimp were delicious and the stuffed flounder wasn't bad at all. The cream of crab soup was good ( could have been a little hotter ) And the service was friendly and extremely helpful when needed ( including acting as a photographer before I left !! ) When I feel like taking a cool drive to enjoy a nice upbeat evening... The Jetty is definitely my go to !!!!

Love coming here after visiting the eastern shore. They have a big outdoor area and deck, which is…read morea nice place to sit in the warm weather. During the summer months, they do crabs. They also have bands and events like music bingo.

This place is so cute! My partner & I were in the area for something else. She had already scoped…read morethis place out and wanted to come for an early dinner. First of all, can we just talk about how cute historic Stevensville is?!!! There's a cute little historic Post Office and cute little shops. Anyway, the food here was great! We came a bit early so we were seated right away in the bar portion of the restaurant. But mid-dinner, the place started getting packed! This is a popular place! We started with drinks. She ordered a smoked old fashioned which was an experience! The smoke lingered for a bit. I got the limoncello martin, which had this delicious foam on top. They were both STOUT drinks and very tasty. For dinner I ordered the special, which was the Seafood Cannelloni. OMG, it was so good! The pasta tubes were stuffed with shrimp, scallops, crabmeat, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, and spinach. The sambuca cream sauce was divine! It was sweet. Not overly sweet, but enough to keep you going in for another bite. I ate the whole dish!!! My partner ordered the Linguine Seven Fishes. She loved it. Overall, it was a great experience! Tobias was an attentive server and everyone on the staff was friendly. There's parking in the back. We'll definitely come back!

Absolutely gem that unfortunately gets missed, despite the glorious curb appeal. I had the very…read moredelicious Parpadelle Allo Zafferano, a happy combination of lump crab, shrimp and a larger scallop in a Saffron Cream sauce. Service was friendly and there was a lot on the menu for which I want to come back. Parking off the main drag, block from the restaurant.

Knoxie's Table in Stevensville Maryland! What a gem of a restaurant! A little fancy, a little…read morerelaxed and all very good! The restaurant was hopping. Very crowded and lots of servers, bus people and workers. They were all moving around with great speed, carrying big trays full of food and constantly cleaning up after a table had been vacated. It was like watching some sort of massive choreographed musical number in a Broadway show. Almost every table was full when we arrived. Conservations and laughter rang throughout the restaurant all night. The activity added to the nice ambiance of the busy dining room. The food was very good. I started out with the half and half cream of crab/Maryland vegetable crab soup. Very good! Was it the best I have ever had? Probably not but it has nothing to be ashamed of. Okay, so maybe the thickening agent (flour?) was a bit heavy but I enjoyed the heck out of that soup nonetheless. I ate every drop and wished I had more! My main course was pecan crusted halibut. OMG fantastic! A huge piece of halibut that was perfectly cooked and presented. The sauce was delightfully sweet and savory at the same time. I loved that fish! You know what else I loved at Knoxie's Table? Sarah, our server! She was friendly, talkative, efficient, helpful and really nice to be around. From the moment Sarah introduced herself, she showed us just about the sweetest disposition of anyone I have ever met. And she was a great server on top of that! Thank you, Sarah, for making our dinner at Knoxie's Table a wonderful experience. It is a bit weird to drive over 1 hour to the Eastern Shore to go to a restaurant that is not on the water. Usually, when we drive that far, we are headed to a destination restaurant with beautiful views of the Chesapeake, cool breezes off the water or something to remind ourselves that we are in a different place. Here, in Knoxie's Table, you could be anywhere. You are not on the water, there is no view of a dramatic sunset, you don't see flocks of seagulls agitating each other for a scrap of food. But you go to Knoxie's Table on the strength of the food and, in our case, the luck of having a wonderful server like Sarah. I will have other meals where I see the Chesapeake or smell the fresh air off the Bay. But I will never have a dining experience as perfect as the one I just had at Knoxie's Table. I highly recommend Knoxie's Table to one and all!

What a delightful, cozy and classy joint! Visiting Kent Island over Christmas, my sister-in-law…read morepicked this location as a great family spot to check out. It was a Friday night and started out laid back but soon became the place to be! The crab dip is one of the best around. Thick, a little spice, lumps of crab, and a great cracker/bread to drip ratio! Usually, there's plenty of dip left over once the bread is gone but this dish was perfect with crackers and small naan bread rounds. My main dish was the shrimp and grits - a delightfully delish concoction with blackened shrimp, yellow cheddar grits, andouille sausage, peppers, onions, scallions, and cajun cream. The service was friendly and frequent. With the location and variety of menu options, make plans soon to visit!

This place had me at hello... would you like some chips and salsa…read more First and in full seriousness, I don't know what they do to the chips, but they are something amazing. Free chips & salsa may be a gimmicky thing, but when they are good, they can really hook you. In spite of ruining my appetite with too many chips, I loved the variety on their menu. They have standard mexican fair but also have some very unique dishes and fresh takes. I can recommend the Michelin tacos, especially if you are looking for a variety. Service was quick and friendly. I resisted the urge to get more chips & salsa when offered (multiple times), but I wouldn't fault you if you opt for seconds. The restaurant itself is clean and is decorated in a fun manner for guests to play some eye spy or for kids to enjoy. There are also plenty of TVs to catch whatever games might be on. Enjoy!

As a new resident to Kent Island, the first thing I wanted to find was a local Mexican restaurant…read morethat felt authentic and welcoming--and Senor Chile absolutely delivered! This spot is officially my favorite Mexican restaurant. The atmosphere is vibrant, yet feels genuine. It has that perfect buzz of a neighborhood favorite, and the staff is genuinely friendly, making you feel like a regular even on your first visit. The food is where this place truly shines. I decided to try the steak and guacamole and it was cooked perfectly, with full of flavor. While their entrees are amazing, their tortilla chips are the best I've had. Everything tasted incredibly fresh, and the portions were generous. The service was fast too! If you're new to the area, or just passing through, do yourself a favor and make Senor Chile your stop. It's authentic, delicious, and exactly the kind of local business that makes a community feel special. This will be one of our regular stops.

I'll be honest I'm still conflicted about this location…read more The good: The food is pretty decent and well prepared. Not amazing, but solid. Decent set of breakfast and lunch options for a counter café. Love the curry chicken salad. The dressing for the southwest chicken salad is not great - I would ask for a different dressing or mix it with some ranch at home. The bad: this place is very Variable in turnaround time and wait time. I've gone when they've been empty and had my food prepared rapidly, but l've also gone when they've been pretty empty and waited what seemed like a long time for a simple order. When they're busy and get in the weeds, the line can stretch out the door. All of this seems odd for a location inside of a hotel/event venue like this. Does the management team not coordinate with the hotel staff to know which weekends are hosting weddings, etc.? They should be prepared for a breakfast rush the Saturday after Friday wedding. And regardless, why are they not adequately staffed on weekends in general? I have been here several times on a weekend and it's always understaffed compared to the number of people waiting for food. Recently I walked in and looked at the line, looked at the staffing, and I just walked out. Today (Friday) I came and was the first person in line, although I think one or two people were waiting on active orders. The only dish I ordered was a Caesar salad with blackened salmon. It took 25 minutes for them to cook a single piece of salmon. People who came and got in line after me and ordered after me had their food made and delivered before I got my food. This was despite having tons of people working every station. This was not a staffing issue, but an inefficiency and poor workflow issue. I don't know exactly what the issue is back there but it's clear they have some significant problems with getting orders out on time - and that is not related to the amount of staff they have. Bottom line: if you come on a weekday or in the off hours for lunch, you're probably going to do fine. I would not recommend coming here for breakfast unless you are staying in the hotel and even then I would make sure you leave plenty of time to wait.

Good food. Nice staff. Comfortable enough seating. Nice hotel lobby and Knoxies restaurant is good…read moretoo.

Place is basic inside with tables and bar seating available…read more Food was very good. Prime was excellent. Crab cake was also good. Service was good. Nice large menu. Will return.

Stopped by for cocktails and appetizers while waiting for a friend to reach town…read more Ordered the FGT-BLT (fried green tomato / bacon lettuce tomato). This was four fried green tomatoes with a really delicious sauce that had a kick. And an Irish Nacho. This was potato chips with tomatoes cheese jalapeños. It was also really good! For a cocktail, tried the sweet Georgia peach tea. It was yummy. We came by here on a Wednesday where they were having trivia night. It was pretty fun ! Our server was very helpful and attentive. The bar was quaint. There was an outdoor patio which I'm sure is nice in the summer. Would recommend this fun place!!!

We made a DePoalo's Bagel & Brunch pit stop while en route to Matapeak Beach. It was a perfect stop…read morefor a quick bite before spending a few hours at the beach. Overall, I thought the service was pretty friendly and the restaurant/diner was clean with plenty of seating. DePaoloa seems like a popular place for the locals because the team seemed to know everyone's name and their orders. For my breakfast/brunch, I (as recommended) went with a bacon, egg, cheese on a sun-dried tomato bagel. While the bacon, egg and cheese portion was pretty tasty with a generous portion of bacon and egg, I did not really taste the sun-dried tomato flavor in the bagel. The bagel itself was fine, but I was expecting a bit more of a tomato "kick". I thought the prices were fine because my sandwich, two iced coffees, and tip was about $20. Since we are planning to visit Matapeak Beach a few more times this summer, we hope to stop by again and try more of their bagels.

Visited this cute bagel shop in Kent Island when we were in the area for a wedding at the end of…read moreApril. The shop is located in a strip of several businesses, and has convenient parking right in front. A few of us came to order to-go items for our larger group of about 11 individuals. The menu has a wide selection of items, and a ton of different bagel options. Being that we never had been here before, it took awhile to look over the menu and figure out what we all wanted. The staff was friendly, answered all of our questions, and gave some great product suggestions. Our food came out quick, especially for the volume of the order. The prices of the bagels were fair, and the other items on the menu were average. I am not from this area, so it is hard to say if they were high, but I did not think they were anything egregious. I personally had a Sausage, Egg, and Cheese on a French Toast Bagel. It was very good! Also got to enjoy a Large Cold Brew that was a great size. At the recommendation of the employee who took my order, I got a Rosemary Olive Oil Bagel to try. I never had a bagel quite like it, and I enjoyed it! Lastly, got a small container of the Jalapeño Cheddar Cream Cheese for the group to share. It was fresh and the inclusions really added to the spread. I would recommend this spot for a quick breakfast, or even a coffee date. There is a lot of seating, options, and the atmosphere was welcoming.