If I could give Pope's Tavern 6 stars, I would. I've been here on 5 occasions and every time it has been epic! My husband and I ate here tonight for our anniversary and it was once again amazing. I was a little disappointed that they didn't have soft shell crabs only because they are the best I've ever had. They're not really in season now so we got the filet mignon with the mashed potato cannoli. Phenomenal! You can't go wrong with any dish! read more

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Stopped here for a drink while in Oxford. Bartender was friendly enough. Not a wide selection of beer but the bar was cozy. Not really built for a big crowd but good for couples. Didn't eat here but reviewed the menu. Short list of options to eat. read more

We went due the positive reviews and we were not disappointed. My wife decided on a meal of appetizers: French Onion Soup, Beet carpaccio, and Fig Ravioli. I had the BLT Salad and Veal Saltimboca. Everything was excellent. We both had Creme Brule for desert, with cappuccino For my wife and espresso for me. The only off note was my espresso, though good, was only warm, not hot. In addition, the service was excellent. read more

Delicious!! We ordered the cream of crab soup. It was perfectly spiced and rich and creamy. Yum. Also ordered the fig pizza which was an interesting take on pizza. Different but still tasty. Although this restaurant isn't waterfront, it has a romantic, fancy feel inside. Service was fantastic too. read more

Bad service: Two of three parties seated after us received their food first (within sight lines). Bad food: The gaspacho appeared to be salsa from a refrigerator, the swordfish was bland, and the succotash was creamy and gross, as though it'd been pre-chewed. Overpriced: Hotel pricing for middling fare. I was much more satisfied by Latitude 38, three blocks away. read more

FANTASTIC. This is our first time in Oxford- such a quaint and beautiful town. Arrived late in a Friday and relied on Yelp to guide us to some good food. We were not disappointed! The restaurant staff and /owners are warm and inviting. The atmosphere is comfortable. We started with appetizers- gazpacho with tequila ice cream and beef carpaccio - both fabulous. For entrees we had the filet mignon (meat cooked perfectly and comes with a mashed potato cannoli that is a must try) and the organic chicken with cauliflower rice which satisfies my low carb preference. The chicken was done perfectly. The food is fresh and we will be back again! read more

A Manhattanite visits the country...with her parents. At this charming B & B the chef and the inn-keeper (her husband) greet you at the door. The chef takes advantage of local produce and seafood and creates an inventive and delicious menu. Although the wine list was not extensive it offered wines that complimented the dishes and the service was solid. Take advantage of the small town atmosphere and drink away Manhattan. But go 25 mph and don't swerve on the way home, the cops' vicious in this town! read more

I had college friends in town who stayed at the Inn during Oxford Day Weekend. When my friends checked in we went straight to the bar for drinks. They had a great jazz band which made for a wonderful atmosphere. Everyone made us feel very welcomed as we enjoyed some great whiskey drinks made by Cathy. After afternoon drinks we walked around town and came back for dinner. The menu had a good variety of dishes to choose from and all of us enjoyed our selections. My friend has a 9 year old who really enjoyed his burger and fries. I recommend Popes Tavern and the Oxford inn for anyone looking for a friendly and inviting place while visiting Oxford. read more

We just got married. This is our first meal as a happily married couple and we couldn't be happier!! The soft shell crab was a blessing: so lightly floured in rice flour, it showcases the delicacy perfectly. And to start, we had the rockfish ceviche which was effortlessly fresh and gently limey. Oh and the succotash was perky and perfect. A+! The only downside is that my gorgeous husband's filet was a teeny bit overcooked. Overall, fives stars for service and food quality. read more

We have been to Oxford several times by land and boat. This is our first time at Pope's and will not be the last. By far it is the best meal we have had in Oxford. Sat at the bar, on a recommendation by a local. Good suggestion as there were more people there than in the restaurant. I had the special, two soft shell crabs on succotash. Sounds odd but the crabs were Eastern Shore, hot July, good and the succotash was really delicious. The bartender told us it is one of their specialties. My wife had the rockfish tacos. She is not a fan of rockfish but since it was fresh these too were delicious. Overall a great meal and the tab was not much more than some of the local spots that cannot compare on quality. read more

Made reservations for four but found they only had six items on the MAIN Menu!! Great waitress but we decided to leave after realizing we were the only guests there. Obvious they were closing for the season. read more

We went to Pope's last night in search of a good local meal while in Oxford. There aren't many (any?) places with vegetarian gluten free options but we decided to give Pope's Tavern a try based on one vegetarian reviewer saying how the chef made something special for her. The chef did the same for my husband and it was fantastic. The service was great as was the rockfish (for the non-vegetarian). They should really have at least one vegetarian entree on their menu for those just searching for a place or not comfortable asking. You'd be the only game in town! read more

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This is my favorite restaurant on the Eastern Shore. The environment is as cozy and warm as the couple who own it. There is no attitude and the food is consistently terrific! One must: save room for the flourless chocolate cake. It is rich and delicious and I've never been able to finish the slice. You simply can't compare it to other places here - it is more on par with NYC bistros like Spotted Pig. read more

Delicious crab cake dinner, and don't miss Bread pudding dessert. Glass of wine could have beeen a little more generous amount, but cocktails were great. Service was good, and very nice atmosphere. read more

The food and service were great. I was there in the midst of mid-October (what I would think of as "off-season") and I was surprised by the number of people showing up for dinner on a weeknight. The dining room did not feel crowded, but just right. As for the inn, it is truly a place with a charming, turn-of-the-century (1900's) feel, but with turn-of-this-century conveniences - I got a full night's solid sleep both nights we stayed. The area that is Popes Tavern is small and cozy, filled with locals stopping by for a drink or for dinner. The Inn has a long and interesting history, and any renovations done in the past have been careful to respect that history. From the tin ceiling in the restaurant to the front "sitting" porch to the stained glass doors, this Inn conveys warmth, welcome, and 1890's Americana. read more

In a nutshell.... a terrific, incredible meal ! During a recent boat delivery we stopped at Brewers Marina in Oxford. We found ourselves at the end of a long day, hungry, and in need of transportation to a nearby restaurant. We checked YELP for help and found POPE'S TAVERN close by the marina. Ready for this....it was about an hour before closing on a Sunday evening. The owner (and chef) happened to pick up the phone when we called. SHE came to the boatyard and picked us up herself. I am mentioning this because it is what this restaurant and management is all about.....customer service. The warm and friendly service was only outdone by the incredibly delicious and well prepared food we enjoyed. We chose to be seated in the cozy bar area with several other patrons. Our waitress, Kim, was truly delightful, very friendly and efficient.....a local girl with a wonderfully engaging personality. To the food.....I ordered the most delicious pan fried soft shell crab (2) presented on a bed of succulent succotash.....truly the best soft shell crab I have EVER eaten. The owner has these local crabs delivered to the restaurant and they don't last very long on the menu before selling out. Many folks reserve them beforehand we were told. My friend had the sautéed rockfish. ......also a WOW !......crispy skin and all. All in all it was a killer meal and delivered by an incredibly caring staff. If you are in the area and looking for a recommendation, don't miss the opportunity to dine there. You won't be disappointed, I promise. read more

We recently purchased a home on nearby Tilghman Island and decided to wander over to Oxford for Easter brunch. Although we had visited the small harbor town before, it was our first experience at Pope's Tavern and we could not have been more pleased. The service was attentive and the ambiance inviting. The restaurant offered a special menu for the holiday, which had traditional items with unique twists - our starter was a crispy shrimp appetizer that consisted of three large shrimp wrapped in angel hair pasta, deep fried, and served with a pesto aioli. After that, my husband had a perfect portion of croissant French toast (nice and eggy, not at all dry) with a generous side of thick cut bacon; I enjoyed an eggs benedict that boasted crispy beef hash (in place of the usual Canadian bacon) over house-made biscuits (rather than an English muffin) and a nice hollandaise. The desserts were tempting, but we were much too full to indulge! The brunch portions were generous and kept us satisfied long after we left. Definitely worth a try, I know we will be returning. read more

MEMORABLE. I've been sampling the top rated restaurants within 10-15 miles of Easton this summer, and this was the first WOW! experience. Picturesque inn, romantic setting. We chose a table on the porch to watch the sun set over the boats in the harbor, then enjoyed wine and drinks (shaken right at the table), and warm bread. Husband was delighted with the rockfish and asparagus--and gorgeous "architectural" presentation of the succulent, generous portion. I slowly savored the melt-in-your-mouth beef filet and the potato puree filled cannoli (a decorator's twist on mashed potatoes to be sure!) and the best green beans I've had in my life. Seems the chef grows her herbs and veggies right there. Wait staff was friendly and appropriately attentive (without being chummy). After our two capuccinos with dessert, we agreed Pope's was a 9.5. Only thing keeping it from a 10 was a fairly long wait for bread (or something to accompany our drinks), and we noticed that patrons who arrived after us were offered something before us (and the couple before us). A minor point that could easily be fixed. We'll be back. read more

My wife and I have eaten here in the past - imaginative menu, great food, great service. We stopped by this evening to check the menu and to reserve a table for later - they are only open Thursday to Sunday! The menu looks really basic - hamburgers, chicken, etc. The menu that is on their website was last updated Fall 2014 - much better than what is on their door. I guess if you just want mass quantities and familiar fare, it would be OK. If you are looking for something special, walk down the street to the Robert Morris Inn. That is what we chose to do. read more

Anyone who has actually been to Pope's Tavern will know it's absolutely the very best food, drink, service, and atmosphere in Oxford, if not on the whole Eastern Shore! Nothing else compares and I'd give them 10 stars if I could. The crab cakes and succotash were out of this world, as are the fish tacos and crab Napoleon (it was so good I ate there twice during my 2 days in Oxford... why go anywhere else?) Everything else on the menu and wine list looked so good I can't wait to go back. read more

First rate dining in this cozy and classy little Inn...creative cooking and the freshest ingredients. The owners are the friendliest team in the business! Its the definition of Charm... read more

So happy that we found this place!!! Service was impeccable. Food was outstanding! We were in Oxford on a quick vacation and wanted to stay local. I knew that there would be some constraints considering its winter and its a small town. This place rivals many DC restaurants. I thoroughly enjoyed myself. First, we had oysters which were on special: any style, at $1 a piece!!! We both did half a dozen. His were raw and mine were Pope's(?) style which was their version of Rockefeller. Great flavor. Can't go wrong with cheese and bacon! For the main course, I had the prime rib and my friend had the duck. I sopped up every bit of the sauce I could find. Then it came with a potato cannoli that was cheesy and light. And braised brussel sprouts. First time eating brussel sprouts ever (yea I know). I now love brussel sprouts. We finished with apple pie based on yelp reviews and ya'll didn't steer me wrong. If I'm ever in the area again, I'm definitely making reservations. read more

Seeking someplace special for an anniversary is always a daunting task. We heard about Pope's Tavern and, not having visited Oxford for years, decided to take the leap. Pope's Tavern is a a very attractive venue on the first floor of the Oxford Inn. The room is divided into a dining room located to the left of the bar counter and the bar itself on the right. We didn't know when we booked but it was Restaurant Week in Talbot County. Restaurant Week is generally a mixed blessing but here it was all positive. Escargots for my wife and a goat cheese souffle for me. Monkfish and veal skirt steak with a tomato hollandaise were the main course with the fish accompanied by risotto and the veal by a Parmesan pasta cake. Dessert was creme brule and pineapple bread pudding. The main menu was similarly wonderful. Prices were totally reasonable on the main menu. Not inexpensive but commensurate with the quality of the food. This is a definite go back to place! read more

Really good food, great service. I had the chicken and my boyfriend had the crabcakes, and both were delicious. And I highly recommend the apple pie for dessert--probably the best part of the meal! read more

We had ventured to Oxford, MD to check out the award-winning ice cream at the Scottish Creamery but Pope's Tavern will be tops on our reasons why we must return again to this lovely town - and soon. Our server was warm, efficient and fun, with great guidance and suggestions. The food was fantastic. I could have walked out happy on merely the bread and olive oil/roasted garlic combo, but then I would have missed indulging in my series of small plates (salad, gazpacho, fish tacos). We demurred on dessert due to the aforementioned ice cream and had a lovely, sunset stroll from the Inn. A perfect evening. read more