Your crabcakes, fried fish, potato salad, and coleslaw and french fries out of this world unreal. Very delicious. Recommended to everybody. read more

gateway restaurant and lounge - Picture of me after eating there and enjoyed it was outstanding - American Near Me - Port Republic, Maryland

Amazing home cooked food. Always delicious and generous portions. A friendly atmosphere.

For what it was, it was very solid. Good service, cheap food & nothing gross or disgusting. Probally wouldn't comeback here again, but I left feeling full & satisfied. read more

Good home cooking! It's all good: the portions, variety, price and darned good service. Seating is the only items that could use a little updating, but it's comfortable enough. read more

Wow! Surprisingly really good. I had the seafood combo, everything was great. The sweet potato casserole, yummy!! Service was great!

Good food and great staff. Happy with our meal and how close it is to home. Small town tavern type atmosphere. read more

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A wonderful down the home restaurant and lounge. Food and service is fantastic. Would definitely recommend this place.

The food is not bad, the service is terrible. You called there to do a carryout. They'll put you on hold for 10 minutes like you forgot about you. read more

Make sure you make a reservation if you want to come to Gateway, we made one for 5:15 our table was ready when we arrived at 5. While we were waiting for our food many other people were trying to get a table and were turned around for no reservations even though they had plenty of tables empty. We left at 5:45 and there were groups of people coming in for 6pm reservation. They do try to get the food out fast and it has been fresh and very good but there's always those tables that just sit around and talk. If you not eating get up and let someone else be able to eat and the restaurant and waitresses can make more money. It's lint and Friday night so the wife and I got the fried shrimp they are a goto because they are very good. They don't have a lit of breading and the coleslaw and fries are very good, you can get any other side you would like. They have scalloped potatoes sweet potato casserole a side salad beats fries backed potato and a few other. read more

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We had fried shrimp, flounder, BBQ chicken, and wings. The BBQ chicken was meh (simply covered in a bunch of sauce). The shrimp and flounder were ok. One of my six wings was really raw in the middle. I told the hostess and she acknowledged it, but did not do anything to remedy the situation. It would also be nice to have salt and pepper on the table for our baked potato. Our server kind of disappeared during the main part of our meal. Oh, well. We have been here many times. This was not one of the best ones, obviously. read more

Great food, great service! The salmon is to die for and the deserts, well you might die from sugar overload but its worth it!!

6//11/2021 update. First time here for lunch and first time eating in the bar. Lunch menu is different than dinner menu but still varied. Today the special was snakehead bites; didn't try them. We did get the cheesesteak platter, the shrimp basket and the burger. All of it was very good and reasonably priced. Food was also prepared and plated pretty rapidly. Service was fast and friendly. read more

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We had 6 people in our group.,Everyone had something different . We we're all very satisfied with the service, the food and atmosphere. We we're only in the area for the weekend so we went to other places on different nights. This was all of our favorite places. We will be back. And we recommend that everyone try them out.they really did a great job. read more

Okay so normally I rate 5 stars for places with outstanding food or services. However this little whole in the wall really impressed me. It seriously looks like it could be anything from the outside. Once you walk in... still unsure of the place. But the service and quality of food was fantastic- especially when you take a look at the bill! This is the kind of place you want to go for a good time and comfort seafood. Enjoy. read more

gateway restaurant and lounge - Thai Salmon (Special), green beans, sweet potato casserole - American Near Me - Port Republic, Maryland

Visited The Gateway on Wednesday, July 26. Food was terrific, and when the bill came the price left me astounded -- very modest price for excellent food and wonderful service. Spoke with the owner-operator, who is wonderfully warm and friendly. This restaurant really cares about its patrons, and provides a very personal touch. It is clearly a favorite with local neighbors. Normally, I am very picky about posting a five-star review. This establishment wins it because it won my heart as well as providing a wonderful quality-price balance. I will definitely be going back. My meal was the oysters casino (I was going to get fried oysters but they were not available because the proprietor had not been sufficiently happy with the size and quality of the fryers from her supplier and sent them back), along with a wonderful tangy-sweet cucumber salad and their signature sweet potato casserole. My dinner companion had a beautiful and filling chicken chef salad. I don't usually order dessert, but I was impressed enough to order the bourbon pecan pie, which I got a la mode (another almost-never-do): it was warm, scrumptuous ,and came with two dollops of ice cream plus whipped cream. This restaurant is a gem. Not much atmosphere, but the rest more than makes up the difference. If you're in Calvert, check it out! read more

It's always the best wen u want something out to eat an I have ate from there my whole life grew up in the area it is one of my favorite places to go to read more

Great steak and cheese. They use prime rib.The old bay wings with honey are great as well.

The food is delicious ! We always do Friday night takeout and they mess up the order occasionally but we don't even care because the food is so good!! read more

Five of us went to dinner. Upon being seated, we were told there were no mashed potatoes, scalloped potatoes, nor crab legs. We ordered fried pickles and jalapeño poppers. These were very good. Two people ordered cream of crab soup. This was a disappointment. We asked our server if the recipe had changed because it tasted different and was not very good. Three people ordered side salads and they were good. One person ordered fried shrimp and that was good. One person ordered Broiled Scallops in garlic butter. That was very good. One person ordered the Cobb Salad. It had a lot of lettuce and very little of everything else that makes up a true Cobb Salad.This was a disappointment. Two people ordered the Chicken Parmesan special. The chicken was nothing more than chicken tenders from the kids' menu. The pasta had very little flavor and was a disappointment. In the past we have had delicious meals. It will be awhile before we return. read more

Food is great and service is quick and friendly. It's just a little hole in the wall restaurant but definitely a family friendly place to eat. read more

This was worth the drive. The prime rib was tender. The fried chicken was crisp. Loved the crab bisque, full of chunk crab meat. Service was quick and friendly. Want to come back and try more off the menu. read more

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A hidden gem for great food! It's a bit off the beaten path and easy to miss, but worth the stop. We were down in this neck of the woods for the Calvert County Fair, but rain put a damper on the fair, causing us to look for dinner elsewhere. Yelp reviews encouraged us to give Gateway a try. The review that said, "What it lacks in atmosphere, it makes up in quality of food," said it all. It's the kind of restaurant I used to find growing up in small towns. Family-friendly with a small community atmosphere, they serve great tasting food in a fast and friendly manner in a setting reminiscent of a VFW Hall. It was so loud that we had trouble communicating at times. That said, the food was delicious and the service was fast and friendly! read more

Hidden gem in Broomes Island! The lunch menu offers a variety of different items that are always on point and the staff is super friendly! Love that this place provides a drive in for quick purchases and pickups! I personally haven't tried the Prime Rib but word of mouths says it's the best in the county! My only qualm is that there is no dedicated website for online ordering or to view the menu. read more

Great restaurant and bar. Light on the atmosphere but heavy on the value and quality/quantity of food.

The food is always good. I enjoy the chicken cordon blue sandwich. Always a large chicken breast, plenty of ham and cheese. Wait and bartender staff are friendly and competent. read more

Good home cooking and family atmosphere. The desserts are a must do. Make sure to get one.

Wow what a gem of a place that you probably would find it hard to locate. Came here because I heard so many great things about the prime rib which they only offer Thursday through Sunday. However before I tried the Prime Rib, I had the crabmeat bisque. Wow what a very delicious start before the big meal. This soup was very smooth, rich and chunky because it had lots of crabmeat in it for a cup which was the size I asked for. It was indeed very delicious. They also gave me some cheese and crackers before the big meal which was great as well. Then came my meal finally. I had it with the sweet potato casserole and the fresh steamed broccoli for my sides. The Prime Rib was on point and absolutely delicious. Cooked to perfection which was medium rare. The meat was very tender and soft and the horseradish and what appeared to be au jus for the sauce added more great flavor to the meat. The sweet potato casserole was probably one of the best I ever had. It wasn't like some that you are used which is usually marshmallows along with some cinnamon sprinkles. This one was very creamy, on point sweet and it had walnuts on it. Super fresh and delicious. So was the steamed broccoli. Really enjoyed my meal at this place as well as the service. read more

gateway restaurant and lounge - 12 Oz queen cut Prime Rib with sweet potato casserole and fresh steamed broccoli. Delicious! - American Near Me - Port Republic, Maryland

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Even though busy for Mothers day weekend and busy, food was great, service was great, drinks were great! Without reservations...

Very surprising! Today was the first day open at 50% since closing indoors seating for Covid-19. I went there and was seated pretty soon after arriving. I went there for carry out.I ordered and drank a beer while I waited. Before I finished the second beer my food was ready. I took my food home to eat and found my crab legs were still steaming and the crab dip was still very warm when I arrived. The food was just as I remembered it, very good! Welcome back read more

Amazing service by Hailey. Prime rib was melt in your mouth. We also had shrimp which was cooked nicely. We love this Calvert County staple. read more

This place is a hidden gem. It's not fancy or pretentious, but the staff is super friendly and welcoming and the food is amazing. Even the kids' chicken tenders are hand breaded and fresh. Prices are surprisingly reasonable, considering portion and quality. The evening special, steak imperial, was out of this world! Our server, Kim, was friendly and accommodating. A wonderful place with southern Maryland charm! read more

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We have visited Gateway on many occasions. We have had many great meals there. Most recently we enjoyed the Snow Crab dinner. There was some excellent sides as well. We have certainly never gone home hungry! And the prices are very good. read more

Great place to eat. Broiled salmon, veggies all cooked perfectly. Shila took care of our table along with another. Service was great, no pressure. Came by when needed always asking if all was good. Well made drinks, consistently spot on. Friendly atmosphere... Recommend for all read more

Top-notch service and family friendly! A great community bar/restaurant with friendly staff and patrons. Food is great too!

Service is excellent! Friendly and attentive small-town restaurant/bar. Large selection of appetizers!

A great little place with very tasty home cooking. I love everything I have eaten here....and I have tried almost everything. My favorite the parmesan crusted pork chops (2), sweet potato casserole, steamed broccoli, and stewed tomatoes (not too sweet but perfect). Also, the oysters are insanely good (fried and casino are my fav's). Very nice staff and owners. My outage guys (vacation rentals) come every year and stop in during their stay and they all have such great things to say about Gateway's food, service and hospitality. Keep up the good work, my vacationers love the place as much as me. ~Christine and Jeff read more

We have been going here at least once a week for the past 3 years. Great food and staff. Great environment. Thank you all for being awesome!

Local vibe at this place. The crackers with butter and imitation cheese that you are first given is interesting. Staff is friendly and knows the community (sits down with folks at their tables to chat) I got the fish and chips... flounder. unfortunately the breading was awful. Fish was good however. We got the hush puppies app which I thought was really good. Not sure if we'd try again, food was pretty meh though I did like the hometown local feel. read more

We felt like going out to eat, but wanted to try to find a locally owned restaurant to try. This one came up in our search and had great ratings, so we decided to give it a try. While the food was very mediocre, the service was surprisingly great. We ordered the loaded tater tots ($7- just bacon and cheese, not really "loaded") for an appetizer- they were okay. For our meals, the fried shrimp platter ($18) and the combination fried seafood platter ($25, recommended by our waitress- flounder, clam strips, oysters, crab cake and shrimp). My husband wasn't impressed with the shrimp or the French fries. I wasn't crazy about anything on mine, either. It all tasted like pre-frozen seafood with medium-heavy breading. For sides, we had the broccoli, Mac 'n Cheese and lima beans. The veggies were cooked/ steamed with minimal to no seasoning. The mac 'n cheese was the best part of the meal. It definitely tasted homemade. Kinda sad that this hidden spot didn't work out well for us, but it was worth the try and- as I said before- our waitress was very attentive and great. read more

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We are new to MD just moved here. Read the reviews & came here for seafood. The drink was good, however we waited for over an hour & no food served other than my son's salad. Sorry to say we finally got up & left since we were given no explanations. Only 2 ladies working! I think their focus was on the bar & no the customers ordering food. I have Never walked out of a restaurant before but my grandson was hungry & we were all tired of waiting for dinner! read more