Pax River Ale House in Lexington Park (basically California area) is a decent local hangout if…read moreyou're into craft beer and pub grub--nothing absolutely mind-blowing, but it gets the job done. They've got a solid tap list ...Wings, burgers, Cajun pasta, and fish n chips, etc. Vibe is casual neighborhood bar: laid-back, clean enough, good for watching games or grabbing a quick bite after work/base stuff. Service is usually friendly and quick, even when busy or during weird weather. It's spread out, so it can feel a bit empty at times, but that means no waiting forever for a table.

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!

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!

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.

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

About a 1-1.5: The Island Hideaway is a family-owned and -operated restaurant in Solomon's Island -…read moretheir menu is pretty extensive, offering various apps, soups, salads, sandwiches, pastas, entrees, and kid options. We stopped by while we were in the area to have a late lunch - we ordered: +the Seafood Cannelloni - stuffed with shrimp, crab, and ricotta in a housemade pasta, baked, and topped with a choice of cabernet marinara or Parm alfredo sauce; you can also do half and half!; this was actually a pretty okay dish, with the sauces being thick and creamy; the best part, however, as the side of garlic bread that was super garlicky and had a nice crisp to it - amazing when dipping in the sauce! The cannelloni itself was okay, but the seafood filling was a bit overcooked, making both the shrimp bits and the crab rubbery +the Crab Cake Dinner - you can choose 1 or 2 5oz crabcakes; served with a choice of 2 sides; we went for the House Salad and the Skinny Fries; the salad that was served had old/wrinkled tomatoes; just couldn't see why a restaurant would serve something like that to its patrons; we were excited for the crabcakes, but they were less than mediocre; the hot sauce that they had was not a good complement at all; fries were not seasoned at all and forgettable Service was fine, and the place is dim-lit and slightly cramped - if you're sitting at one of the tables set in an angular way, you're bound to be constantly bumped into by the passing service staff and patrons. Gravel parking available, as well as street parking. +garlic bread with cabernet marinara & Parm alfredo sauce +avoid the crabcakes +avoid the salads +ample parking

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.

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!!!!

Lighthouse was delicious as always. We started with bacon wrapped scallops and fresh shucked…read moreoysters. The medium rare filet mignon was on point and loaded baked potato was the best I've had in some time. Now to the libations - the drinks were fantastic. Their "crush" drinks were about as good as I've had. Great variety. The service was rapid but not hovering and the ambiance was just right n

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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...