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.

Our family loved, loved, loved our lunch here! California chicken sandwich, shrimp tacos, and…read morecollossal burger were all excellent! Nice, relaxing vibe for a weekday lunch!

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.

They have gotten alot better more friendly more patient They actually have been cooking all the…read morecrabs not just the top cuz I leave less then 5 mins away some time the bottom be ice cold but it seems they have been all hot !!! G pretty good size as decribe!!

We ate 24 of the most delectably seasoned crabs we have had in a long while. The shrimp salad was…read morealso delicious. Top notch customer service. Never disappointed.

After church we were looking for a place for lunch and the CD Cafe was really close by…read more It's a cute little hole-in-the-wall sort of place. It's not very big (I counted only 11 tables), but definitely very cozy. The menu was fairly similar to some other places in the area (fish tacos are always temping, lol), but I managed to find something different. Service was a little slow, as we were part of a big rush and there were only 4 employees (2 servers, 2 kitchen). But it was worth the wait. My wife had the French toast from the Sunday brunch menu, while I had the chicken banh mi wrap. Both were very good. Since it's right around the corner from our church, we will definitely come back again.

Stopped by for lunch after touring. We found it on Yelp, in fact…read more A pretty little restaurant with a formal atmosphere, but everyone was dressed very casually. My wife started with a Cosmo, her favorite cocktail, and said it was excellent. We shared the strawberry salad lunch special and the Popeye burger with fries. The fries were an unusual and cool wide spiral cut, and some of the best we'd ever had. The burger was wagyu beef with Boursin and spinach. The salad had a nice touch of candied walnuts. We got dessert. The flourless lava cake and the key lime pie. Both were amazing and took us to the threshold of diabetes. This has to be one of the best restaurants in the area! It's absolutely wonderful.

After church, we wanted to stay in Solomons and have lunch. We were originally gonna go to one…read moreplace, but it turned out they are closed on Sunday, so decided to try The Pier. Everyone was friendly and we were able to be seated right away. It's right on the water, so we could see Pax River right from our booth. They offered outdoor seating, but it was almost 90 degrees out, so we opted for indoor. There was a very good selection of food items available, plus with it being Sunday, they had brunch going on as well. We decided to not do brunch; since we were going to a seafood restaurant we didn't really want breakfast foods (bacon, eggs, sausage, waffles, etc). I got shrimp tacos and my wife got the Captain's Platter (4 breaded shrimp and 2 mini crab cakes, plus sides). Meals were very good. A little pricey, but that's to be expected with seafood. Will definitely come back again. Perhaps we'll come earlier in the day on Sunday and actually do the brunch buffet.

Third time's a charm! I hadn't been here in over 15 years and remembered it as a solid 3/5, so when…read morea few friends and I rode down to Southern Maryland for a scenic lunch trip, I told them to manage their expectations. I couldn't have been more wrong. The service was fantastic despite a busy floor, and the food was on another level. The shrimp tacos got two thumbs up, the hushpuppies with cinnamon butter were spot-on, and the chicken tenders were hands-down the best we've ever tasted--crispy on the outside, insanely juicy on the inside, and massive portions. Couldn't be happier with our experience. We're already planning our next ride down!

People like to complain more than compliment, so you need to try this place for yourself. Rockfish…read morebites were tender, fresh, and lightly fried. The burger and chicken salad were also very good with crispy lettuce, onions and fresh tomatoes. Above all, this is one of the most reasonably priced waterfront restaurants you will find. Service was also excellent, and Catey was very friendly to our dog "Goose" also.

This is the worst restaurant I've ever been to. Let me tell you why you should never go…read more We made a reservation in advance, as we were coming as a large group. We received a phone call to confirm the reservation, the staff member who called was very rude to us. We were told there is an automatic 18% gratuity for large groups. We were also very rudely told we cannot be loud, and we cannot move tables. We called to reserve for a group of 12 and were placed at three separate tables! When we arrived and told the staff we had a reservation, we were rudely told, "It's the three tables setup outside." as if we were supposed to know that. We were not led to our tables, we were told that our waiter would be with us shortly. We waited for an incredibly long time after we ordered, someone got a side salad after about half an hour and no one else got food (even though other people also ordered salads). After 1hr15mins we finally started getting our food. Coleslaw tasted spoiled and gross - basically rotten. The chicken tenders were dry, tough, and we were only given three tenders for how expensive they were. Caesar salad was also overpriced for what it is and the dressing was not very good. Burger tasted freezer burnt. The mac and cheese would have been better if it were Kraft mac and cheese, it's like they just put shredded cheese over some old mac and cheese. Fries were bland. The Maryland crab soup just looked gross - it was barely any crab and just large chunks of vegetables. not a single food item we received tasted good. While it does not impact the food, there were many spelling errors on the menu. The chairs and tables outside were also incredibly uncomfortable - and we would know, as we were sitting on them for almost two hours. We had to get food after leaving this restaurant because the food was either not filling or so bad we didn't want to eat it. The cherry on top was when we got the check, and they added a THIRTY percent auto gratuity. 30%!!!! That's obscene, especially since we were told it would be 18% on the phone, and the food and service was barely even worthy of a 15% tip. We had to argue back and forth to get the gratuity removed. Ridiculous. After everything, it was ten minutes before they closed. The waiters started cleaning up around us - but they were the ones who took over an hour to get us food and then a million years as we argued about the 30 percent gratuity. When we did get the checks, the auto gratuity was still 20%. We just paid it because we were sick and tired of being there. Overall - horrible ambience, horrible service, horrible food. Not ever worth trying. I wish I could give it 0 stars.

They roast their own coffee! Wow! Yum!…read more On a weekend morning (Jun 2026), we were in the vicinity of Solomons MD, and friends said that Bugeye Grill roasts their own coffee. That got our attention! We stopped in at this bright clean restaurant on a late weekend morning, (weekdays they open at 5pm). The French-press coffee was a tasty fragrant medium Brazilian blend. The flavor was well balanced, and it was a good smooth non-acidic coffee We found it to be a creamier fragrant brew, not a darker roasty flavor. It had a lightly malty sweetness and nuttiness, characteristic of its blend of Brazilian arabica, robusta, and hybrid beans. They have different blends from time to time. They really are a full-menu restaurant terrific views of Back Creek, and a midscale-classy vibe. They focus on seafood and steaks and lobster! We saw sandwiches around $20. This time, we came for the coffee. It was luscious!

First timers on Solomon and at Bugeye Grill. I will admit that we stopped by this restaurant…read morebecause it was one of the first ones that had outdoor seating (we were visiting with a dog). The restaurant had a nice variety of dishes and specialty cocktails...I think that I was more interested in the latter. ;) Since I have not visited Solomons, MD before, I cannot comment if the prices are comparable to other places in the area. However, most of the entrees were in the $25 and up range. I thought my fish and chips (I forget the actual name of the dish) were fine, and my spouse really enjoyed the crab cake sandwich. Although I thought the portion sizes for the sandwiches and fries were fine, the serving size of the mussels seemed a bit small. However, this could have been an optical illusion because the serving bowl for the mussels was HUGE, so the amount of mussels could have appeared to be smaller than what it was. I thought the outdoor patio was great especially with a view of the water and folks going about their business. However, some may not like the setup because you are right on the main street, which can be a bit noisy especially if a lot of bikers are cruising up and down the strip. Parking was a bit of a struggle (not the fault of the restaurant). During our visit, all of the public parking lots were full. However, we visited on Mother's Day weekend so maybe there were more folks (including us ) in the area than normal. I'll admit that since this was my first time visiting the area that I'm not too familiar about the ebb and flow of parking. Overall, our server (who reminded me a bit of a young Jodie Foster) was amazing. One thing that I really appreciated was her telling us about a potential delay for the food due to a large party. Although no one wants to hear that after ordering food, I think it's nice and considerate when a server provides a heads-up so diners can adjust accordingly.

LOVED this place! Music, good drinks, friendly staff, on the water - what more could you really…read morewant? We came in about 4:50 with no reservations on a Saturday. How incredibly hidden and unexpected. This gem is right on the water and our 5 year old LOVED their fries and Mac and cheese. John made her chocolate milk in the back to accommodate us and every single piece of food we had was divine. The crab ball entree was soooo filling. I couldn't even finish the calamari (crunchy and the sauce was clearly homemade with so much love). My husband had the platter and I wish I took a photo because it's now an empty plate. Writing this review while sitting in the restaurant. It's that good. We WILL be back by next week. Highly recommend. Thanks, John!

This place is closed............has been for over a year..... …read more. Closed Closed Closed Closed

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.

Food was subpar... especially for what we paid. Got the meatloaf and salmon dinners. Pricey…read more Ambiance subpar as I was fighting off gnats at my table. Service was just ok. Need to take down the military discount offers on site since it's not offered. Won't go there again.

10/10 hidden gem! I definitely recommend this restaurant…read morefor lunch or dinner. If you want outdoor seating on the weekend, make a reservation ahead of time. For starters we had the Italian boat, basically charcuterie it was okay wouldn't get again. The Filet Mignon was by far one of the best I've ever had, cooked to perfection and literally melted in my mouth. The Fettuccine Bolognese was incredible and is another must-order. For dessert, the Crème Brûlée was delicious, but the Sabayon N' Berries was easily a 100/10. It was so light, fluffy, and the perfect way to end the meal. I've been here back-to-back, and both experiences were amazing. Every dish was outstanding

This was one of the blandest meals I've had in a very long time. No flavor or seasoning, at all. I…read moreordered the shrimp gondola appetizer and branzino entree. It was all just flavorless. I had to add salt and pepper to amplify what originally tasted like nothing. The service was decent. The restaurant sits right on the water and is probably a great place to stop and get drinks on a nice day. The food is a no for me though.