Stopped in on a Tuesday night; it's our first visit. The place was relatively quiet and there were…read morenot many visitors. It's a very clean establishment and the staff that greeted us were professional and very friendly. We perused the menu and decided on Thai chili mussels and cheesesteak egg rolls for apps, water and a fig martini for our drinks. The egg rolls came with marinara dipping sauce which was different. Both appetizers were good but lacked in flavor. They were both missing an umami flavor that would have elevated them. The eggs rolls specifically could have benefited from more cheese, a better quality of steak (the menu described it as having rib eye but it was very chewy..I know good ribeye has a nice fat cap but this wasn't that), and salt. The mussels had the spice from the red curry paste but again was missing salt. Sea salt or even soy sauce being added would have elevated that dish. It could have also benefited from some fresh garlic and a fresh herb like Thai basil. To note my martini was very sweet. It was comprised of fig vodka which intrigued me but it just wasn't for me. Our mains were the double crab cake dinner and I ordered a Caesar salad with cajun salmon. My salad was executed okay but with one exception: the dressing. I don't know what it was but it was definitely not a classic Caesar dressing. If you love a good Caesar salad you know the dressing is a crucial element to that salad and as much as I was looking forward to this dish, it failed. The salmon was cooked perfectly, there were shards of parm and not shreds which was a welcome addition and the romaine lettuce fell a bit short as well as it wasn't crisp. Overall I finished the salmon but not all of the remainder of the salad. It was just ok but the salmon definitely saved it. My husband had the crab cake dinner and he enjoyed it very much. There was not much filler in them and they were made with lump crab meat..I venture to say maybe even jumbo lump. I tasted them; they were seasoned very well. The dinner came with fingerling potatoes and coleslaw. I didn't get to taste the potatoes because my husband devoured those..so I guess they were good. I had a bit of the coleslaw and it was dressed well and flavorful; the celery seed in it was pronounced and it wasn't overly dressed in sauce which was good; the cabbage and other vegetables were able to retain a nice crunch. All in all we agreed although some things about our meal could be improved, we would certainly come back. There was a nice vibe in there, that allowed for a great laid back early week date night.

Good food and service. Kind of spread out, but that's OK. If these guys were in a better location…read moreor had slightly better visibility, I feel like they'd be a lot busier. Chill vibe inside. Regardless, it's a solid place for a meal or to get friends from work together. Thumbs up!

Honestly. Just absolutely incredible experience at this place. All of the food was outstanding and…read moreabsolutely surprised me. This place kind of looks like a dive bar yet the food is on par with many high end bars I've been to. Kudos to this team. The cocktails were all delicious. Again, exceeded my expectations. Service phenomenal. 10/10. No notes. Keep doing your thing, Buckets.

Came for lunch today with friends. Cobb Salad was huge and didn't need any meat to make it a great…read morechoice. Reuben with onion rings looked great and the wings were a hit. Fast, friendly service and a nice crowd. Buckets is a great hole in the wall that pleased all and will be back to try the crab cake and pizza soon!

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.

I'm not sure Yelp will give me enough space to really explain how great this place is, on so many…read moredifferent levels. Let's start with the beer selection -- out of this world. Verified Untappd venue (iykyk), with what seems like endless taps and an even more impressive selection of cans/bottles. Bartenders are pretty damn knowledgeable about the product as well, which as a beer nerd is perfect. The food is fantastic. From appetizers (the fried vegetables are heaven) to entrees, it's the perfect amalgamation of classic bar food and Indian cuisine. Today when I was in I had the Taphouse (Lamb) Burger with fries and a side of their Makhani sauce (Pic attached). If a place has a lamb burger it's my immediate go to every time, and I have to say Taphouse has the best I've ever had. The lamb was cooked and seasoned perfectly, the vegetables were fresh, and that feta is that perfect accompaniment to round it off. The Makhani sauce is just good on everything. Could drink it. Not kidding. The venue offers a welcoming outdoor area and a semi-private indoor space perfect for events. I've booked Taphouse for both corporate and personal gatherings, and it's the easiest, most reliable spot in the County for hosting by far. Beyond the food and drink, Taphouse, and especially Sunny (the owner) are one of the most community engaged businesses in Southern Maryland. They have put on countless events supporting all types of local organizations, and always work with nonprofits when they need anything. Taphouse and Sunny himself really serve as one of the best ambassadors of St. Mary's County, especially since a large portion of the customers are transient. All in all, 100% a must try if in the area. But be warned, if you do, you will be coming back constantly.

Katelyn was amazing! She never made our party feel ignored. The ambiance of the room was welcoming…read moreand the advice on the types of beers to try were welcomed. Will definitely be returning.

the bus boy Justice was very helpful with my problems today. he provided an excellent service and…read morework ethic was great. he works above his pay grade and deserves a promotion. food was okay they ran out of crab meet so I couldn't get what i came for.

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.

Good food good drinks, and great service. Nice atmosphere in a restaurant of looked in the water…read morewith a lot of light. I particularly like the bar. Drinks are good. I love their crabcakes!

When we had a boat, we would visit the Chesapeake bay for long weekend and Solomons Island is a…read morefavorite. Lighthouse is on main strip, so picturesque and easy to walk to. The vibe is light and casual, esp at bar area where we sat. Basically paying $$ for convenience & views. The food average. Calamari was crunchy but the plain cocktail sauce so uncreative, the crab burger looked better than it tasted, my shrimp grits was on salty side. Hubs did enjoy his shrimp tacos. It was pleasant visit, can't say I would highly recommend.

The pumpkin espresso martini is soooo good! Holy moly! Also had two flights and the beer list was…read moreextensive. Almost everything we tried was tasty. I loved the inside, too. It was spacious but still small enough to still feel cozy. Service was also fantastic - attentive and quick. I don't get back to MD often, but will definitely put this on the list to visit again when I'm there!

We had a lovely lunch at Brass Tap. We ordered the chicken tenders, fish and chips, and the white…read moresangria. Everything was amazing and the service was fantastic.

Serviceable in the most basic sense. Wings are reliable, but could be so much better. Kind of has a…read morefunky odor in the walkway and dining room. Service is pretty basic but not bad. It seems like they really cut back on people working unless it's a weekend, which often means waiting around for someone to come to the front. All of this could be easily fixed with better, more experienced management.

Was in the mood for some wings and decided to come here as it's been a while since I've been to a…read moreBWW. Came in and sat down and it didn't take long for the waitress to come by and take our order. The food came out shortly after which was amazingly fast. Our drinks were refilled without having to ask and we were checked on periodically. Ordered the hot and buffalo dry rub wings and regular cheeseburger. The dry rub wings were nice and crispy but the wet wings meat were half slightly dry. The hot was surprisingly hot and the buffalo was a little hot but good. The cheeseburger was a bit greasy bit tasted so good. Definitely goes well with a beer. Not many games on that night so old games were playing but there are so many tvs in here game day would be great. I would come back again.

Another five star review for the Grid! Consistently one of the best places to eat nearby. Great…read morefood, fantastic service and a real chill environment. A+ across the board.

This little I've bar is a hidden gem! It definitely doesn't look like much, but don't let that fool…read moreyou! We came to watch football and stayed for the cheap beer and good food. They have different specials everyday and on Saturday was $15 beer buckets. Can't beat that! My chicken Philly cheesesteak was surprisingly good and the fries were awesome!! They also have options for kids which is helpful while the adults enjoy the games. I felt bad for our server because she was by herself but did a great job. There's a full bar and lots of TVs so the perfect place to catch any sport!

Went here for my husband's colleague's retirement lunch... and was impressed by the quick service…read morefor such a large party... The venue was also nice for fitting the whole party with plenty of televisions surrounding the restaurant. What brings my rating to a "2" is simply the food. It was not bad, but also not good. I had the crab soup. It was very salty and had a weak flavor. If you are going here to hangout, great; going to enjoy a delicious dinner? I think not...

Ok I'm actually shocked at how good the food is for it being a sports bar. I never really…read moreconsidered that they would have tasty food and I was so pleasantly surprised! The sweet potato fries were perfectly salted and the chicken quesadilla was better than anything I've ever made for myself. It's a pretty big quesadilla and I ate 3/4 of it. I also liked the salsa it came with. Yuengling's were on Happy Hour so I had the large size. I also liked the decor inside - locally themed is always super cool.