Do as the locals do! My mom and I were visiting North Beach for the day and saw great reviews for this place. We were able to grab a spot on the patio before the bourbon activation that was taking place. It was giving local hang out, beach town vibes Our server was great - very attentive and helpful with suggestions. We ordered hush puppies to start with a Paloma & Blackberry Margarita. The hush puppies were delicious! Slightly sweet with a cinnamon whipped butter that was amazing! The cocktails left a lot to be desired - sweeter than anything and the taste of the purees/juice was off for both. Our lunch options were fabulous! My mom had the Southern Fish & Chips (I think it was catfish) and I had Barramundi for the first time. Pleasantly surprised with no complaints! This is a great option if you like seafood and want that down home vibe read more

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We felt like locals as soon as we walked into this charming beach cottage restaurant a block from the Bay. Our server Lucy couldn't have been more sweet and fun, even laughing at my dumb joke about celebrating Grandma's 21st bday. We ordered: Crab cake sandwich with zucchini and squash Single crab cake with roasted Brussels, maple, bacon Steak fajita bowl Mojitos Non-alcoholic cocktails (blueberry lemon and raspberry lavender) Flourless chocolate cake Peanut butter pie Loved the crabcakes - all big meat, no filler. Son reports the steak bowl was 7/10, delicious but could have used sauce for more flavor. ADORED the drinks, the mocktails were muddled with fresh fruit. Deserts were very very high quality. Can't wait to come back. read more

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Very disappointing, won't be back. Over a half hour wait for food and not a busy time in late afternoon.

Made a reservation and was 5 minutes late, they called to make sure we were coming and reconfirmed. We got seated upon arrival. Kailey (sorry if i spelled your name wrong) was amazing. She had firecracker energy with amazing customer service...Great recommendations and everything you want for service. They had a great beer selection and the menu was full of options for the entire group. We asked questions and Kailey had all the answers. They let me sub out rice for angel hair on the etoufee, which was great and showed its not just pre planned. The room was moderate in noise and felt very comfortable. We also had the fried pickles, deviled eggs and hushpuppies for apps and all were really good. Honestly the service was the best part of our dinner, but the food was right behind it read more

Hook & Vine - Kitchen and Bar - Birthday Cake!! - Seafood Near Me - North Beach, Maryland

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Quaint coastal dining. Love the ambience. It's a cute cozy place to grab a bite to eat and drink, all less than a 5 minute walk from the beach/boardwalk. I ordered the Captain Hook chicken sandwich. The Captain Hook sauce....chef's kiss. They also have a variety of seafood dishes, cocktails, and desserts. One of my favorite spots to eat at in the summer/early fall. The porch seating is some of the best seating in the house! read more

Hook & Vine - Kitchen and Bar - Captain Hook Sandwich, sauce on the side. - Seafood Near Me - North Beach, Maryland

We have been members for over 10 years. The wine is good and the food is excellent. Prices are good and we always have had great wait staff.

Lovely, charming and cozy. I love that is so close the beach and boardwalk. There's nothing better than a waterfront stroll after brunch. The peach Bellini was refreshing and vibing as was the mango cider I was nice and lubricated. The shrimp and grits is savory with a lovely kick of spice. The hush puppies accompanied by cinnamon butter is a decadently dangerous confection. I will most assured return. read more

Hook & Vine - Kitchen and Bar - Hush puppies - Seafood Near Me - North Beach, Maryland

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Let me start with this establishment is selective in whom they chose to serve. (read between the lines) On the outside it looked like a inviting restaurant. So was interested in visiting the restaurant. Entering the restaurant, was small and no servers was available for about five minutes. When the server came out, all they said was "I can't serve you"". So we thought they did have enough staff ( it was a joke) at that time. But as the conversation continued we realize it was not about not having enough staff but who we were sitting in front of the person and that said " I am just the messenger". It is so disheartening to know that in 2026 we are still dealing with close minded individuals. Unfortunately, I can't give this place more stars and if there was a way to give it less than one star, that would be a less than. read more

This was my favorite date night spot when we lived in Maryland. The seafood was amazing! We always got seafood pasta with delicious garlic bread, crab dip, dynamite/bang bang shrimp, and some of the beautifully crafted cocktails. My favorite cocktail was one of their cranberry martinis. I think it was... They served it with beautiful garnishes and it was so smooth and refreshing. The service was always very friendly and very quick. The atmosphere was gorgeous whether you were sitting out on the porch or patio taking in the night air, or inside by the fireplace. I miss being able to have date night, just a few steps away from the North Beach boardwalk and all the cute little shops along the route. I wish I could give this place 5.5+ stars because really it's got such a special place in my heart. read more

A gr8 space and place to enjoy an intimate resolution to a hard day. Service is on point and food is worth taking home after having a meal. Bread pudding is to write home about; management is friendly and kind and will work with you. C'mon in and enjoy a space across from the beach... read more

We dine at this spot frequently. The location, atmosphere and food are wonderful! Our only comment is we always feel rushed. I understand customer service is important, but it can be a fine line between good service and rushing your patrons - - wanting to take drink, appetizer and dinner orders when your server comes to your table. Slow it down please. read more

02.03.24 Stopped in for lunch wife had the chicken sandwich with fries and I had the hook n vine burger with fries, they gave us a lot less fries than what they usually do. At least they were cooked nice and crispy, the chicken sandwich was very good the burger was good just wish it was cooked to the proper temperature. They do have a very nice drink menu, I wish they would get large ice cubes for the bourbon drinks. If I'm going to pay top dollar for top shelf bourbon I surely don't want a cup full of ice cubes. read more

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I've only been once, it was a very nice place. I liked the decor, service was very good. We sat at the bar and had a couple drinks and appetizers which were very good. read more

Understaffed and the restaurant has a lot of rules and regulations, for example, if you walk in with a nearly empty can of soda, you are asked to go outside to drink it. Also, we repositioned the chair to sit so that we could see the water at a better angle, and the waitress said it was blocking an aisle, yet it was far from the passage way and steps. These "rules" make customers feel unwelcome! read more

I don't know why everyone carries on about this place, the name is probably the best thing they have going for them. Tonight we came in early, had mediocre service, just a little too relaxed, kitchen communicated a half hour in that they didn't have salmon, not when we ordered And my jambalaya was room temp and whatever the substitute fish was my wife could not cut with the knife provided They service then acted like I was asking for too much so Let the drunks love this place cause you need to be and drunk to think it's a good place In the end,they didn't even charge me for the drek food, they were most interested in my bar bill and wanted the cash for alcohol, food comes second to alcohol in this place, it's not the fine restaurant it pretends to be just a bar with some over priced bar food, terrible, wish I went elsewhere on a Friday night with my wife, save some money and trouble by finding another place, these people are posers read more

TLDR; our food took a lil longer than expected.But we didn't even notice because of the service and the flavor Visited Hook & Vine for the first time with my wife. The atmosphere is busy and the restaurant is surprisingly spacious which you wouldn't believe by just looking at the outside. What we had : Fried Pickles - Hands down the best I have ever had. Thinly sliced and crunchy batter paired well with the house made spicy ranch. Hushpuppies- These were good; the honey butter (house made) made them insanely good! Hook Fried Chicken Sandwich- hefty portion of fried chicken breast on a delicious brioche bun. The chicken is tossed lightly in another house made sauce "hook sauce" which played games with my mind. No too spicy , not too smoky, not too sweet, just a perfect blend of all 3. Buffalo Chicken Tacos- unique twist on the taco made with fresh and flavorful ingredients. Another generous portion . All in all. Hook & Vine offered me and my wife a 1st time experience of an explosion of flavor and unique delicious dishes. I'm upset it took us this long to give it a try, I doubt that will be the case moving forward. Can't wait to come back and cannot recommend this place any more! read more

Hook & Vine - Kitchen and Bar - Pictured: Fried Pickles and Hushpuppies - Seafood Near Me - North Beach, Maryland

So so disappointed. We were here a year ago and it was fabulous. The Bloody Mary had basically a salad coming out of the top and a full strip of apple smoked bacon. Today it was small toppings and no where near fabulous. Today they are out of the fish sandwich, which we loved before. The chicken sandwich was "ok". The cobb salad was "meh-I had better at a tavern the other night", and the ceasar salad was gas station quality. The side of fries was like it came from a kids meal. Waitress eventually had more delivered. Service was so much better last year as well--the wait for service this time was confusing given the staffing amount. What a difference a year makes. read more

We ordered the meatloaf and ravioli butternut squash and a cesar salad. What a big mistake, the squash ravioli was a rip off 7 ravioli for 17.00 dollars and greasy. The cesar salad not bad but chintzy on the dressing. But the worst thing was the meatloaf. Every stay away, it has not changed the food is bad and overpriced. read more

We had a reservation but had to wait with 6 2-tops and 2 4-tops open. Our waitress went on break which confused coverage. All night, the servers took food to wrong tables. The table next to us, seated before us with same waitress, never received their entrées but they did get OUR orders, packed into to-go containers. The clue was they comp'd them a gluten-free dessert after they had hust finished off 4 pretzel rolls. Their resolution was to unpack, plate, and serve our entrées (no longer fresh or hot, but tasty) and charge those next to us for their appetizer and possibly the extra pretzel rolls. They did comp my dessert after having to wait an inordinate time. read more

Love Hook and Vibe. Great food, slow service but worth the wait ! Great burger. Crab cake receipt changed or something it was not good really gross and they knew it was a birthday and didn't do anything read more

"Charming outdoor patio with excellent service--such a delightful spot! I highly recommend the mussels; they were fantastic. Plus, it's pet-friendly and definitely pet-approved, making it perfect for a summer day out." read more

I went here by myself after a fun beach day. I sat at the bar. It's a very cozy bar and I liked that the stools were comfortable. The bartenders are super kind and knowledgeable about all the food and drinks they offered. I got the blueberry and lavender Mocktail with the crab dip, and both were divine! The mock tail was very refreshing after the day at the beach, and the crab dip was very well seasoned and had a good amount of crab meat incorporated into it. The pretzel breadsticks were super crunchy on the outside and super fluffy on the inside, and they were very hot and fresh. All and all I do recommend this place to anyone who is spending a day at the beach. It's not that far from the beach maybe a couple blocks so you can walk. However, if you want to drive, it's a it's a two minute drive. Parking is very limited in front of the building, but I would suggest parking down the street and walking. read more

Hook & Vine - Kitchen and Bar - Crab dip with pretzels sticks & Blueberry Lavender Non-Alcoholic Drink - Seafood Near Me - North Beach, Maryland

A Fb Friend recommendation!!! went to this place for a nice date out on an amazing day. North Beach is new to me so I was looking at my surroundings of beautiful houses and the views of the water with every turn just about. The place/vibe was chill , not too tight and compact but enough seats for a party of Six-8 .Kelly was our waitress and a server assistant both were very nice, other servers were suggestive Next time I'm getting the bbq rubbed Mahi Mahi !!.. We ordered the Crab Dip which was ABSOLUTELY hot, Worth It, delicious, packed with so much flavor and the cheese to crab ratio is PERFECT!! THEE BEST IVE EVER HAD. The Pretzel bread which I've never seen in all of my crab dip ordering is so soft pull apart was good!... I ordered the 12oz THICK Bourbon Peach glazed pork chop, 2 sides I chose were the house salad and mashed potatoes. The Bf got the Jambalaya and Caesar side salad. Trying to kick my dark soda habit got water he's being supportive and got the same!. Unbeknownst to him He was bought out a birthday dessert! Beignets!!! with strawberry letters. They were so warm fluffy and divinely delicious!! it was his first time having one and knowing what it was . So thank you for making his experience a good one for dessert!. The Staff was so nice and friendly, the food was seasoned and full of flavor. The Pretzel Bread was soo good got some to take home! My mom Looooved it and the crab dip too!! Definitely gotta bring her here!!...All in All this is a wonderful spot for a Day Date, Friend Date(yes they exist), Self Care Solo date and end with journaling by the calming waters! Or walking the boardwalk!.. Definitely My Go to now! For a Amazing lunch dinner with a serene view and Experience read more

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I was meeting my girlfriend but I was early and hangry! The bartender hooked me up with some of the best emergency crab dip ever and a glass of wine! The folks at the bar were cool too! With immediate food crisis handled I shared two of the ravioli dishes with my favorite person ... and more wine. We had to go back the following week. It's a small place but has been full of people each time I've been. read more

I've always liked Hook & Vine, but it seems they just don't care about service or quality anymore. At lunch today, the (simple) burger and fries took almost thirty minutes, and the fries were served cold. The service was slow and the waitstaff couldn't be bothered to check on us. Had to ask for water several times. The strange thing is the constant deliveries brought in and dumped in the main dining area. Lots of noise coming from the kitchen. All told, a bad experience. read more

We had dinner at this location on Thursday May 29. The restaurant was not busy yet the service was slow. The waitress took 15 minutes from the time we sat til she stopped by. Never offered us a beverage other than water nor were specials suggested. We ordered hush puppies which were dry and NOT drizzled with honey. The crab soup had lots of shells. The chicken piccata had NO lemon, capers nor was it served with garlic bread. Very disappointed. The waitress never stopped by to ask us how everything was, if she had, this review might not have happened. To add insult to the whole experience, they took 15% off the 18.95. Will never go back, oh and no bruschetta or chicken bruschetta pasta yet it's advertised on the menu read more

The atmosphere of the restaurant was very cute and well decorated. I had ordered the Crab Cake Sandwich which tbh i wasn't the biggest fan of. It really didn't taste that well and was more of a letdown than what i'd expect a crab sandwich from a beachside seafood restaurant. My husband had the fried fish sandwich, and seemed to enjoy it so maybe I just had bad luck with my order. The hostess and staff seemed friendly enough, but our waitress didn't exude any similar friendliness. She had kept her words with us brief and seemed like she's rather not be there. I give people the benefit of the doubt and she's welcomed to feel how she feels, but it did put a damper on our experience. I wouldn't necessarily go out of my way to eat here again, but if i'm in a pinch, i wouldn't object. read more

Great food and atmosphere bringing a local and eclectic flavor to the neighborhood! Always new items on the menu to entice me coming back.

Everything was amazing. The appetizers, salad, entrées and cocktails. The Creamsicle, Pecan Pie Martini and Key Lime Pie Martini are my favs. I sat on the patio, with the cool ocean breeze blowing in, it was just perfect. I recommend the "Kickin' Tempura Shrimp" and Crab-cakes. read more

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I visited Hook & Vine for dinner recently while in the area for a festival. I think it's cool that the restaurant was formerly a house. Service was good but slower due to the festival outside. I loved the Halloween decorations on the walls. I ordered the Crab Cakes & mashed potatoes for dinner. The Crab Cakes were delicious but I wished they had the sauce inside instead of dipping it in the cup. The mashed potatoes were also good but I think some garlic would bring it to 5 stars. If you're in the area, go check them out. read more

Hook & Vine - Kitchen and Bar - Crab cakes and mashed potatoes - Seafood Near Me - North Beach, Maryland

Our server was Krista K. She was amazing Good vibes to her all year round Hook & Vine is near the boardwalk with indoor and two types of outdoor seating. There is the shade room on the deck, or the exposed seating fully outside. If the weather decides to coordinate with me and my friends outings, I will always recommend this! If you aren't afraid of messy and want something with a bright flavor profile, I'd recommend the Shrimp Tacos with a side of Brussel Sprouts, loaded with the glaze if you're feeling it. Their take on a bourbon bacon burger, the Hook and Vine Burger, was done more than right. More protein & more sauce always. If you want to visit North Beach, or even if you're local and want to explore more restaurants - please check then out. read more

Hook & Vine - Kitchen and Bar - Hook & Vine Burger with a side of macaroni - Seafood Near Me - North Beach, Maryland

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I come here almost every time I'm at my beach house. Unfortunately, not the usual level of great food at this visit. We had 4 people in our party and ordered deviled eggs, French toast, breakfast taco, a big hook and a little hook, each took a LONG while to come out, one at a time. Devilled eggs were tasty, but the bed of spring mix had leaves that were yellowing (getting old). French toast had fresh berries which was great, the toast part itself was dry and not very eggy. Tacos were good and the grits that came with them were nice a creamy. My poor friend's dish came out with scrambled eggs when she had ordered over easy. The redo finally came out after the rest of us were done. My other friend who ordered the big hook, also had over easy eggs that came over well. And his potatoes were not good and the toast didn't arrive until he mentioned it to our server. We did feel like our server, Brittany, was very accommodating and on top of filling up our coffee and water refills. And someone did come out to apologize about the scrambled egg mix up. In the end, we did enjoy having our meal on the covered porch, with a nice breeze. read more

Hook & Vine - Kitchen and Bar - French toast - Seafood Near Me - North Beach, Maryland

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Soooo happy we happened upon this great spot!! Our trip was actually to John's Hopkins in Baltimore, but we decided to stay in Chesapeake Beach and also explore North Beach. We ordered crab dip that was probably the best we've had! It was amazing! We got cream of crab soup, berry salad and shrimp and grits. All were awesome!! #yummo We HIGHLY recommend and will come back next time we are in the area. For you Bourbon lovers, they have a great and big selection. Such a cute place and the staff were super friendly and knowledgeable about the area. Give them your money!! You will be happy!! read more

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This our favorite restaurant to bring out of town guests to. Always a hit, never has a bad dish, and a very warm welcome feeling with decent wait staff. read more

We really enjoyed our brunch experience here. I got the cake and eggs with grits, and the quality of the crab cake was great! There wasn't much filler and it was mostly crab, which was enjoyable. The service was great and we were promptly seated. The atmosphere and ambiance was nice and homey as well. I'd definitely recommend it! read more

Great food and service highly recommended good wine selection. Chicken, shrimp, and shrimp and grits were right it from the lol country. Plenty of great wines to choose from and service is impeccable. read more

Terrible wait time. Over 40 minute wait for dinner. Outdoor seating infested with flies. We spent the whole dinner swatting flies away from our food. read more

This place is very cute and the service was great. I really enjoyed my lunch here and we will be going back.

We were walking along the beach and decided to stop in. They were at full capacity, so it was a short wait. I really wanted to try the crab cakes, but unfortunately they were not serving them yesterday. I opted not to get anything else. My husband ordered the hush puppies which came with honey butter that he thought were delicious. He ordered the shrimp and grits and loved them. My daughter didn't want much so I ordered the chicken tenders and a side Caesar. The chicken tenders were really good. She liked the salad, but would have liked a little more dressing (she forgot to ask for more). My husband got a mojito and I got the Captain Hook. I didn't like either drink, but my husband enjoyed his mojito. I also ordered the flourless chocolate cake. It was so bitter it was close to being disgusting. I couldn't even swallow it. I definitely wouldn't get that again. My daughter didn't care for it either. We don't really live close, so I'm not sure I would choose this restaurant again unless we found ourselves on the beach. read more

Hook & Vine - Kitchen and Bar - Captain Hook - Seafood Near Me - North Beach, Maryland

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Fourth time here in a year; we're local. Favorite restaurant in this coastal Maryland region on the Bay. Burger, Marsala, Poutine fries/curds, Cajun pasta.... It's all amazing and cooked so well. Rockfish bites also were a great starter. read more

Hook & Vine - Kitchen and Bar - Best burger in MD; this is the North Beach burger. - Seafood Near Me - North Beach, Maryland

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