Some of the best food we have ever had. Small spot with excellent service and cuisine. The roasted vege sandwich was the best I have ever tried. read more

Pick the place after reading other reviews since I was just passing through. New item on the menu was a Ruben sandwich which I ordered. Upon arrival at my table the corned beef looked like beef jerky and after attempting to separate the corn beef for 15 minutes I finally broke it down far enough to swallow. I placed the remainder of the sandwich in my survival kit for future generations. read more

The CD Cafe - Beef jerky ruben sandwich..... - New American Near Me - Solomons, Maryland

Good food, great service. A tight menu. A chill spot to eat. You can't go wrong here. Two thumbs up!

Restaurant is super small but very cute. Service was slow but friendly. The cocktails were pretty good and we were impressed by the variety. Overall the food was okay. The beef tenderloin was overcooked - when inquiring about it they said our obviously well done entree was medium well. For $47 it's a steep price to not be done correctly and if it was priced differently we may not have cared as much. I likely wouldn't go here again but I'm a big foodie and there are a lot of other options to try out. However, I think it's a decent spot. read more

The CD Cafe - Pasta - New American Near Me - Solomons, Maryland

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We stopped in for lunch for this afternoon (7/19/25) for the first time after living here for a few years. We are pretty disappointed that we haven't been here sooner!!!! Such a quaint spot (maybe 10ish tables). Just the way I like it, so every table gets the attention they need without being ignored or too bothered. My husband got the Buffalo Chicken Wrap with fries. Listen...he doesn't rave about food often but he couldn't stop saying how good it was. And don't get me started on their amazingly unique fries!!!!! I could go back and just order those! They are like spiral wedges with a crisp that I can't even explain. I'd say they are one of the best I've ever had, and I'd consider myself a bit of a foodie. I got the Asian Shrimp Tacos and " the soup of the day "-Asparagus Bisque. The bisque was more like a soup in my opinion, but the taste was there so I didn't even care! It was so delicious! *If you had an event here or catered...Id serve it as mini shooters! Thats how good it was. The tacos were pretty good too. Definitely a yummy hint of umami flavor with Bulgogi- if you are familiar with it. Shrimp was a tad overcooked (but that's easy to do with smaller sized shrimp)-I'm guilty of that too. It was a perfect light lunch for me! I also like how there's parking behind the building as well (in case there's no street parking out front). We are already planning our next visit! Highly recommended. You won't be disappointed. No fluff. No stuffiness. Just great food and friendly service. read more

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Food was great. Great service. The Napoleon had a sherry flare on it that kind of threw omit off but still good. I really have nothing bad to say about this place. Very small & intimate. The food wasn't AMAZING but definitely good. read more

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The food is amazing. Things you have seen before, but done so perfectly. My wife was laughing hysterically as I moaned compliments at every bite of the pork ribeye and the mashed potatoes and the green beans. And the dirty blue cheese martini is fantastic. The bartendertrix is very personable and attentive. read more

Popeyes burger was on point, fries are delish, and the best potato salad. Service was solid and it's a good quaint setup. read more

Dropped in for afternoon snack after doing museum, so it was 3 pmish in late September. Let's say off season. We took yelp advise and had the savory cheesecake. I would have called it an amazing baked cheese. The staff were attentive, letting us know food service would be suspended at 3:30, but order would go quickly. We did water and bottled beverages. All that worked. What didn't work was the family meeting going on at the next table. Small space, noisy family with hard floors etc. I'm calling it an energizing space, not a restful one. Also the bread served with the baked cheese was crusty on outside and frozen in the middle. Not a fail but didn't make me want to hurry back. read more

What a terrific little restaurant! We were here in 2022 and I made a note of the DELICIOUS golden cosmos. It's still on the menu!!! Fabulous service and delicious dinner. We had shrimp w gnocchi and duck. Loved it. Will be back! read more

Had a super tasty lunch here. Food was fresh out of the kitchen and well made. I appreciated them having a gluten free option for the Mediterranean pasta. Service was great and very professional. Would highly recommend the calm atmosphere and cute cafe space for a lunch date etc! read more

The CD Cafe - Flourless Chocolate Lava Cake and Key Lime Pie - New American Near Me - Solomons, Maryland

Great restaurant! The food is delicious and they have great options on the menu. I only wish the dining room was bigger. Its a very popular restaurant, but they have very few tables for dine-in and they dont take reservations. read more

Great brunch and service at reasonable prices. Salads and tortilla soup very tasty. Breakfast bowl and tacos were excellent.

Totally delicious lunch at the CD Cafe! I never order appetizers but I could not pass up the Savory Cheesecake. A spread of goat cheese, walnuts and herbs with a sweet roasted red pepper sauce. So yummy. The roasted vegetarian sandwich was with a touch of feta cheese was tasty. My friend had the Popeye burger which he said was lip smacking (and he was). We both shared the key lime pie for dessert which was a perfect combination of light and dense. The cafe is intimate and light and just as refreshing as the food. Service was terrific. My only complaint is that I live in DC and the CD Cafe is too far away to just drop in. But it will be a destination. read more

The food was amazing, Fabulous French fries! One of the few vegetarian friendly restaurants we found in the area. Staff was excellent and friendly! read more

I shared a New York strip steak with my boyfriend. The portions are huge... So if you're taking Ozempic, Wegovy etc. you will need to share ...And they had dinner specials which was awesome for a restaurant of this caliber. This gets an A for presentation and the steak ... The cream sauce was a nice touch. This place is great for a date if you want someplace quiet and intimate. Overall I was pleasantly surprised. read more

The CD Cafe - New American Near Me - Solomons, Maryland

I am here for desserts. Couldn't find the preferred after dinner drink, I paired my Butterscotch Pecan Creme Brulee with the French St Hilaire champagne, and they made a good match. Our servers, Holly and Kaitlyn, were super friendly. read more

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Staff was professional, friendly, and attentive. Food was amazing (duck, mashed potatoes, corn n crab hush puppies and pork n shrimp pad Thai) But the savory cheesecake appetizer was phenomenal! A must have!! Small restaurant with just ~8 tables so keep that in mind for wait time. read more

If you are looking for something different and original this is the place to go. They have a menu that has selections for the upscale palette. They have a single dining room that is open and inviting. I have enjoyed everything I have eaten there. The service is with a smile. read more

Riding the fence on this one friends. I will review honestly and leave it to you to decide if it suits you. Parking: There was ample street parking, so that was a plus! Ambiance: The dining room was small, so everyone was close together, making the volume somewhat loud. It was very convivial and everyone was friendly. Attire was relaxed. Drinks: I had a Tin Lizzie that was yummy. My friend had a Mule and while tasty, she searched for any alcohol in it. I had my entree with a glass of house Chardonnay and I have to give bonus points for the crazy generous pour! Food: Here is where we had a true mixed bag. We started with the Savory Cheesecake as an appetizer and it was beautiful and tasty. My friend had the Black Bean Soup and the House Salad. The salad was great but the soup was served lukewarm and while it brought mild heat, was under seasoned. I had the Crab Risotto. While not offensive, it was bland and had a sweet quality in both the sauce and dried fruit that I didn't love. It made my wine taste sour. I had to ask for salt! When I brought home the leftovers, I removed the sauce and added a healthy amount of truffle salt and pepper to revive it. While my experience this time lands at three stars, I would give them another shot. It seemed a friendly establishment and while nothing stood out as amazing, it was a nice atmosphere to enjoy a meal. read more

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The food and service were excellent! Scallops appetizer was amazing!!! Dessert options made it hard to choose, but the Key Lime pie with chocolate ganache and the Butterscotch Tiramisu were both winners! read more

The food is amazing. The menu is always updated with fresh new recipes and some are permanently available like the sea scallops and the butterfly pork tenderloin. I have eaten here many times and never had a bad meal. The portions are large. The service is always friendly and attentive. I would recommend this as a regular stop when in the Solomons. The dining room has been remodeled and is open and bright. read more

What can I say? So glad we made it back to the CD Cafe on Solomons Island. Happy to see Kara, her dad and her fiancé Austin before the new changes coming at the beginning of the year. Mother, me and "aunt" Gloria wined, dined and socialized for a few hours while we eat some of our favorites and tried a few new things. The two for $22 menu is a must, that was one of the new things that we tried. Great food, service and atmosphere make the CD Cafe a great place for a truly wonderful meal. Black Bean Soup, Curry Chicken Salad, Pad Thai are just a few favorites. I'd give a 5+ star rating!! read more

The CD Cafe - A great time being had with family and friends - New American Near Me - Solomons, Maryland

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Hats off to the chef at CD Cafe. The food is always excellent. The seasoning is on point. I adore the salmon dish with risotto and the curried chicken salad. It's a lovely little spot for breakfast, lunch or dinner overlooking the water. My go to when in Solomons! read more

How things have changed and not for the better. It's been about 3 years since we were there last. First things first, the service was very nice. Pleasant and friendly. Secondly, the meal, not so much. Steak Au Poivre is NOT served as a half-inch thick over done strip steak smothered with some sort of mushroom sauce ever. It is a Filet with a Cognac cream sauce with a heavy accent of black pepper. Don't take shortcuts with such an elegant dish. The filter on the menu was only 2 dollars more, so why not use the steak it was designed for? The chicken pasta and veggies dish was also very unappealing. Lacked a good amount of veggies, and the chicken breast was dry and tasteless. This was our favorite place on the island for many years, but with food like this, we will pass. read more

While in town for a few days I stopped in with a friend during a freak thunderstorm, as this was the quickest place to park and get inside. Well, thank you mother nature. This place is awesome! There's ample parking in the back of the building with tree cover. The restaurant side is small, but we again lucked out and was able to slide right in to a two person table. I ordered one of the daily specials; the grilled Char, with mashed potatoes, pesto, green beans, and a mushroom gravy. It was delicious! The best thing I've eaten in a while. Well worth the price. My friend ordered the NY strip steak, and was just as impressed. The service was swift and friendly. It is a really nice and intimate place. It is on the expensive side, but based on this one experience, it's worth it. Highly recommended. read more

The CD Cafe - Grilled Char, on a bed of green beans and mashed potatoes, with pesto and a mushroom gravy. - New American Near Me - Solomons, Maryland

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I was bopping around in Solomans Island the other day and came across CD Cafe while walking around. It was crowded and there was no social distancing indoors and the servers were not wearing masks, so just keep that in mind. Service was friendly, and I had the curry chicken sandwich, which was much better than I expected. The curry had grape pieces, celery, and other bits in there that gave it a nice texture. In case you're wondering, it was like a Jamaican yellow curry. I was happy to find this place while walking around. read more

The CD Cafe - Curry chicken sandwich (and my Yelp hand sanitizer!) - New American Near Me - Solomons, Maryland

I have never had anything that wasn't amazing. I always get my favorite, which is Curry Chicken Salad and a soup.

Excellent curry chicken salad! Cute place with great service. Wish I had room for dessert

Best food in Southern Maryland! Small and sweet. Get the cheese app and daily specials! read more

Umm... this was a zany experience. And not in a fun way. This "cafe" had bistro classics like Caesar salad and grilled steaks. But also... pad Thai? My wife was feeling wild and ordered the pad Thai. Holy crap is was awful. For the noodles were cooked to mush, and the sauce neared zero resemblance to pad Thai sauce. Fish sauce? Nope. Sugar? Nope. Tamarind. Nope. Then it had steamed broccoli, carrots, and then a grilled pork chop sliced on top with sautéed shrimp. It seems like the cook knew some basics of Chinese stir fry, and added it to rice noodles cooked with a bullion cube. And it was $27, y'all! Also got a beef fillet, which we ordered med-rare and was definitely mid-well. Well seasoned, but still... for almost $40?! Our meal (to go) was quoted at 20 minutes and took 40- and cost $79 two entrees. As I waited for them to overcook my $80 meal, I was told to wait out in the office park hallway where I read pamphlet for the chiropractor next door. The next day we're still laughing at that "pad Thai". If you don't know how to make a dish, that's okay. Just don't sell it for $30! read more

Well established with local specials and great atmosphere, we arrived very near closing but the staff were awesome and accommodating, food and service was great. Will revisit when in the area.... read more

Great service. Local place with good food. Went there for seafood and ribs. Cannot go wrong!

My wife and decided to break the monotony of the hustle and bustle of the day and switch up and not run to our regular spot to indulge.. So you know what came next, "Yelp"?, who fit our style.. Based on the recommendation from Yelp we found CD Cafe.. Now funny thing is we've road past this place several times on travel through Solomon's Island.. But this time we were intentional and actually stopped in to check it out.. I must say, we were greeted with. smile and sincere welcome and were allowed to choose which table for 2 best suited us.. The environment is definitely conducive for couples and reconnecting.. Now we didn't go- in normally like we do in past with how much food order on our first experience at place. This time we literally were just stopping through to grab something quick before dinner.. So we did use some restraint .. Ok, Finally, the food; we had Crab Cake Sandwich with Stir Fry, Scallops dish with bread and tomatoes and some special sauce and Cajun Chicken Salad with a side of Fries.. Well, the Crab Sandwich and Fries were the top for us.. We actually ordered one to go as we dine.. Bottomline, definitely worth you dropping in and experiencing it for yourself.. read more

The CD Cafe - Crab Cake Sandwich, with side Stir Fry Vegetables and top middle is the Cajun Chicken Salad with side of Fries.. - New American Near Me - Solomons, Maryland

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Ate there last night. The interior has been nicely updated since my last visit, more sophisticated , but noisy because of all the hard surfaces. They could use some sound baffles. Front of the the house was a bit too relaxed, instead of being seated and presented with menus, we were waved to empty tables and told to seat ourselves. Long wait for menus to be offered. The cocktails were comical, my seasonal martini was presented in a huge beer glass full of ice and garnished with a soda straw. Very pedestrian wine list. But the kitchen! Those guys were rocking. The hushpuppies, scallop toasts and tenderloin appetizers were prepared perfectly. Definitely A+. read more

Great food. Service was great. Shrimp tacos were outstanding! Immaculate. Would love to return.

Ambiance is good. Staffs are friendly and efficient. My starters were fine, they are the scallop and risotto on the photo. Dessert was delicious. The Pad Thai is so-so. The noodles were mushy. Overall I had a good dinner. read more

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Calling all seafood/Thai food lovers....I was in the mood for something different today and was I glad I was because it was literally one of the best scallop/shrimp/Thai dishes I've ever eaten. I'm telling you, this dish is amazing and I can't wait for my daughter to try it. The curry sauce was rich creamy deliciousness and while it was packed with flavor it didn't overwhelm the delicate scallops. They were large, tender and totally amazing. For dessert I had the Pecan Crème Brûlée which was rich and delicious. Hints of vanilla & cinnamon with pecans and a perfectly crusted topping...it was delightful and this is coming from someone who isn't easily impressed by crème brûlée. Grace and Kara did an amazing job making my dining experience enjoyable and answering my menu questions. I truly love it when staff make recommendations and are knowledgeable about the menu items. This is one of my favorite spots and if you haven't had their food yet, do yourself a favor and stop by for lunch or on your next date night. read more

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Good food and service. Location is not great. It's a small place in an office building. read more

Sweet little café, as we walked from the Maritime museum. Nice and cool inside with a comfortable casual atmosphere. Very clean and the decorating was on point and classy (the blue and white floral table runner was absolutely gorgeous!) While it was a small café, the tables were not too close together, so you still felt that you had privacy at your table. The fish tacos were full of flavor and a couple unusual ingredients that I actually had to look up. This place really knew what they were doing as far as combining flavors for an excellent meal -well done Chef! Truth be told I knew I was getting the shrimp tacos as soon as I saw them on the menu because of the pickled onions. My husband got the beef tips, which was more like someone cooking a hearty home-cooked meal and serving it for lunch. Absolutely delicious- felt like you were in somebody's own personal kitchen. Our waitress was lovely and very attentive. Would definitely go back next time we are on Solomons Island. read more

The CD Cafe - Beef tips - New American Near Me - Solomons, Maryland

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