Food was good. Server did not ask what souce level we wanted and had to resort to adding spices…read morefrom the jar.

We really enjoyed this spot for lunch. Three of us dined and we all enjoyed our lunch specials…read more Prices were reasonable. Their spice levels run a bit warm/hot so if you don't like spicy order level 1. We would definitely return. Nice for Solomon to have an excellent family owned Thai restaurant

I like this spot quite a bit. Their pizza is great and never overcooked. The indoor decor is unique…read more(those pizza boxes!) and it's always very chill. Definitely two thumbs up.

Great location to hang out and to hang out and watch the Annual Solomons Island Fire Fighter…read moreParade. Didn't think I'd eat the whole pizza but accept for a shared slice, I did. Great crunch and interesting combinations. I decided to go with the Gandalf when the sage, ricotta, and garlic caught my attention and had me wonder how that'd play together. The sage was a little off-putting but once I added some crushed red pepper, everything came together. Even if there was some caramelized onions and mushrooms along with it elevated it as well. Can you really have too many toppings on a pizza? NOOOO course not. Definitely a spot that locals frequent but they welcomed us with open arms. It was good chatting with some of the employees and the owner's dad who came in to grab his pizza as well.

La Vela is a fantastic addition to the Solomons Island area. Great service, good location,…read morefantastic food and a brilliant menu. The vibe inside the restaurant is perfect. The duck breast and penne Santa Luca are excellent. Drink service is likewise on point. One of the very best Italian restaurants in St Mary's County!

We tried La Vela for lunch today on the recommendation of a friend. We arrived a few minutes…read morebefore noon when they open. Several other people were waiting outside. You climb a flight of stairs to get to the restaurant. The inside is attractively decorated. Since it was a beautiful day, we chose to sit out on the covered porch, with views of the water. There were a number of parties there for Friday at lunch, but it was not full. We did not make a reservation for lunch, but I understand it is necessary at dinner. Our server was pleasant. We shared the fried green tomato appetizer (four slices, with marinara sauce & cheese). I ordered the chicken Milanese off the lighter menu. It was a fried cutlet, served with arugula and shaved parmesan, with a touch of a lemon dressing. Quite tasty. Others in the party ordered the lobster ravioli (which looked delicious) and the Bolognese. I would give the food five stars. There were a few hiccups with the service (having to repeat requests for bread, for a box for leftovers), but nothing that detracted from an overall nice experience. I would definitely go again.

Very good food, consistently so. Staff is gracious and very accommodating. We have been customers…read moresince it originally opened.

This was the first restaurant we found after a long drive; what luck! the service was attentive…read morewithout being annoying. The menu is very original. The food was hot when it arrived and was delicious. We both had seafood: scallops, salmon and shrimp and it was all nicely seasoned without relying on salt. The atmosphere is calming. I woukd definitely stop here again on any subsequent visits to the area.

Very happy to visit Hidden Harbor for breakfast. The staff…read morewas very nice, and friendly. The server checked with us if we need anything else and everything was ok every few minutes. Eating is sitting outside which was great to enjoy the weather, atmosphere, and the beautiful environment around the area.

Food is mediocre You…read moreare paying for the view and half of the view is a dusty parking lot Way overpriced - club sodas from the gun = $5 Gave it three chances - doesn't get better Too bad - it could be much more than it is

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

My husband I have dined here several times over the last 5 years. We have been married for nearly…read more30 years. Where ever we dine I am always respectful and accommodating to the staff at each restaurant we enter. When greeted by a waiter or waitress after they ask how we are and introduce themselves, I always respond with, "We are fine, how are you ?". At the close of our meal on June 11 at about 2pm, our waitress asked if we would like separate checks. I have no idea of why she asked this of my husband and I except that we are a bi racial couple. Nonetheless, I find it offensive, and my guess is almost all married couples would also be offended. At no time did we ask or require her to make any assumptions regarding our order, we engaged with her respectfully and directly. I just don't understand why she could ask this and react to us this way, particularly because we were nothing but appreciative and respectful to her. Why couldn't she return that ? What is very revealing is that this never happens when we dine at CD Cafe, Tiki Bar, La Vela, Solomons Pier, Sweetbay, Pier 450, Courtneys, Black Salt, Charleston in Baltimore, Elizabeths in DC, Le Diplomat in DC, or any of the restaurants we have ever dined in Chicago, NYC, London, Paris, or Tokyo.

Lexi and Alexa and Mary and holly were all fantastic! I love this place! Everytime I come in…read moreeveryone is always so nice to me and i have zero complaints about the food it's always fresh and good!

We stopped by after my son's basketball game and we were not disappointed. Everything we ordered…read morewas so good. The ribs were delicious and perfectly cooked, the cole slaw was amazing, the pierogies were really tasty and flavorful, and the wings were seriously good too. The service was excellent--friendly, attentive, and welcoming. You can really feel that this is a family-owned, down-to-earth restaurant that takes pride in their food and their customers. We'll definitely be back. Such a great spot in Solomons!

Fresh and good!!! Very fast service!! Always a good place to stop and get a little snackread more

I tried this place for the first time and placed an order through yelp for sushi and chicken katsu…read moreto go. When I arrived, the staff greeted me and handed me my food. I ordered the salmon avocado roll and spicy tuna roll. Both rolls were pretty warm despite it having raw fish in it because it was stacked under the piping hot chicken katsu. I also got the shrimp tempura roll, which tasted fine, but all the rolls had too much rice. As for the chicken katsu , it was over fried and very dry. I was pretty disappointed with the food here and won't be back.

Casual local friendly brewery. Nice vibe…read more The food was good. The duck fat fries with the sauce was amazing. The chicken wings were nicely done. The Brussels sprout with hoisin sauce wasn't the best combination. It was too salty and I already have asked for less sauce. The meat lovers pizza crust was too soft. Decent beer selection.

Decided to give Ruddy Duck a revisit on a spur of the moment decision with the wife. It's always a…read moretreat to come here. Immediately greeted upon entry and chose the dining room and maybe had 3 other couples at the same time. Cole was our server and they were fantastic! Attentive and never let the beer get empty and was willing to suggest substitutions or modifications with ease and expertise! We had the crab dip to start and honestly I'd give it a 3.2/5. Definitely had a crab flavor but it had much more cheese than meat. Wifey ordered the Brussels sprouts and old bay wings as her meal and I went with the prime dip with bacon and duck fat fries. Brussels weren't hoisin like on menu but left dry with a balsamic sauce on the side! Crunchy and flavorful! 4.4/5! Wings were perfectly seasoned and huge! Perfectly crispy and delicious. 4.7/5! As for the Prime Dip! Sooo much cheese. Must have a Green Bay Packer fan in the kitchen or something but hot damn. Prime rib was flavorful. Bacon was a genius addition by yours truly. Would order again. 4.89/5. Would love a seeded hoagie roll with this. Love this old watering hole. Irish Stout was a banger and Rud Light never fails! Will return!! 4.85/5!!!!

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.