We have never had a bad meal here. The food is ALWAYS excellent. I got engaged in the dining room this past January so this restaurant means a lot to me. $2 mystery beer Fridays are the best deal ever! read more

Phenomenal food!! However, while waiting briefly for a table I could see directly into the kitchen. One of the chef with a beard (and glasses) was standing by the grill stroking his beard for 5 to 10 seconds. He did not wash his hands after touching his beard. Unsanitary! read more

First, let me say the CD Cafe is very accommodating to Gluten Intolerance folks. They have many GF entrees on their menu and can make some of their daily specials GF upon request. The food is AMAZING!!! I had the Sunday brunch pork steamed tamales with eggs, savory, smokey refried beans (yum). My wife had the salmon eggs Benedict with peach chutney (modified GF). The service was outstanding, so friendly and, again, always gluten accommodating. We will be back in two weeks for dinner and are so looking forward to that foody encounter! read more

My wife and I ate again at CD Cafe. It was jammed at Sunday lunch, but the waitresses and the kitchen staff were hustling. She had the goat cheese appetizer as her lunch entree. I had what may have been the best ever crab cake. Gigantic lumps of crab meat sauteed on a grill, not fried. R-e-a-l expensive, but worth it. If you want the typical beach fried food, try the places down on the river walk. But if you want a variety of Mediterranean style dishes in a very pleasant atmosphere, give Cathie and Dottie a try. read more

We have been here twice before and gave it 5 stars. This year it is still good but not up to 2 years ago. I attribute this to lack of help and price of crab. We will be back! read more

I don't even have that much to say because everyone has said everything. Went here twice - once for dinner & once for lunch. My first experience was dinner. I was staying up the road and called to see what time they closed on a Sunday night. The guy on the phone told me 9:30pm. I went around 8:30pm or so. After talking to be for a few minutes, my waiter asked if I was the person who had just called. He said that he accidentally said 9:30pm when they actually close at 9:00pm. He felt bad and tried to figure out a way to get back in touch with me. I thought that was really nice. That being said - I only had about a 1/2 hour to eat - but I never, ever, ever felt rushed. There was a woman playing keyboard & singing which was kind of cool. I got the Popeye Burger - which had some amazing cheese and the Green Goddess (made in-house!) dressing on it. OH. MY. GOD. I couldn't put it down but I also didn't want to finish it. It was so good. Definitely top ten burgers. It came with a caesar salad which was also delicious (see picture). I got the apple maple cake thingie to go which was good. All their desserts are made in-house. For lunch I got the CD salad which was awesome. Chicken on top of salad with their Green Goddess dressing. All the staff are so, so, so friendly. If you're ever in the area - it's a must visit!! read more

The CD Cafe - Popeyes burger with side Caesar! - New American Near Me - Solomons, Maryland

Awesome meal last night. I had the breaded pork tenderloin special with mashed red pepper potatoes and asparagus. Others at the table ordered the Asian wrap, seafood pasta special and buffalo chick wrap. Everyone loved the food. Dessert is pretty awesome with crime brûlée and a salted Carmel pretzel brownie sundae. The place is small so you might have to wait on a table. There is a bar in the same building that you can wait in. Now my favorite place on Solomon's. read more

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This was a quaint and fun place. Great service. Solid food from start to finish. Great atmosphere. Good value. This was worth the visit. I will return and I will put this on top of the list for the area. You won't be disappointed. read more

I had to eat something before heading to the Tiki bar opening, so I stopped in to the CD cafe with my best friend for an early dinner. Service was friendly, our waitress was attentive even though they were busy. I ordered the crab cake dinner with garlic mashed potatoes, and my friend ordered the burger. My crab cake was pretty good, but my potatoes probably could have been a little more creamy. My friend enjoyed the burger. Overall, everything was very tasty, and I wouldn't mind going back the next time I'm in town. 4 Stars! read more

Great food in a very pleasant setting. I love the quaintness of this restaurant. I always have a great lunch here.

Delicious!! Amazing!!! Bangkok Scallops were beyond description. I don't give 5 stars unless the food "breaks my mouth" and I'm in pieces! 3 for the scallops 1 for the Special Rack of Lamb, which was to die for says Jim! read more

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The food was good and the waitress was very pleasant would definitely recommend to friends and colleagues

This was a total find...on Yelp. We attended a family event in the morning and were looking for an off-the-beaten-path place that wasn't a chain. Other than the reviews we had no knowledge of it, but afterward we are big fans and will taut this place for anyone looking for absolutely great food! I had curried chicken salad on pita and it came with a side salad. I've been eating curried chicken salad from Whole Foods for years and this was even better. I could eat this every day. It was the perfect balance of curry (not overly curried) with crushed walnuts and grapes. Delicious! My folks each had salads that they said were amazing. So go go go go GO! (P.S. - I had the Kentucky Derby Pie for dessert and it was so good. I hadn't seen that on a menu in 20 years.) read more

very very cute inside I went with my sister, our friend and her family for dessert. We were moved to the cafe in the back (more for dessert, wine, tea/coffee, etc) and the service was just AMAZING! The guy who greeted us accommodated our group of 6 and was so so so nice! We each ordered a dessert. We went there for our friend's 21st bday and he brought out the flourless chocolate cake with a candle and even sang for her :) the flourless chocolate cake is different from what I'm use to.. This was really really good. I also liked the key lime pie, creme brulee, and blueberry sour cream crumble? We also ordered the bread pudding which was also popular and the mounds cake (it's like a mounds bar but cake version). I cannot wait to go here again when I'm back in Solomons, MD. read more

This place is fabulous. I take my boys here every time they come up. One of our go to places for hubby and I also.

I'm a local Calvert County resident, so I've been to Solomon's Island quite frequently. I had not, however visited this place until today. My mother raves about this place so we took her for her birthday. Solomon's waterfront views are awesome as you enter. This place is across the street from the waterfront. Easy seating for a group of 4 at lunchtime. I would imagine this place is not very suited for large groups though. They had a specials board for lunch. I ordered the chorizo/cheese soup as an appetizer. It was excellent! Great pieces of spicy sausage and potatoes with vegetables. Very good flavor. I thoroughly enjoyed the pork and shrimp pad Thai lunch special. It was $26, so I almost didn't order it, as I thought that was pretty expensive for lunch. However, I did and it was phenomenal! Pork slices were tender and well seasoned, and the shrimp was tasty and not overdone. The pad Thai noodles and veggies were perfect. It came in a generous portion (probably enough for two people) but this fat boy ate it all and followed with the Key lime pie dessert! Great first impression, but was a little expensive for lunch. They did have other options in the $10-$15 range. My uncle likes the crab cake sandwich. For a Marylander, that's a big compliment! Definitely recommend this place if you're in the area. Lots of fresh, interesting, and fun food with new specials regularly. read more

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Had the buffalo chicken wrap. Usually I'm hesitant to anything with buffalo sauce because it can be very heavy... this wrap was amazing. It was filled with melted cheese and had a nice herb flavor. Got fries as a side and they were perfectly seasoned and piping hot. Thoroughly enjoyed my meal. The girls who took my order were also very nice. Im very indecisive and they were patient while answering all my questions and providing recommendations. read more

2.5 Stars. A friend of ours recommended this place & with all the positive reviews, it didn't seem like a bad place to hit up while we were down at Solomon's Island. Appetizer - Mussels were horrible (old, mushy, and not even close to fresh. I almost yacked while eating so I just had to stop). Neopolitan Pizza was bbq sauce, onions and dry chicken. Entree - Steak (marinade was good but meat was dry and not marinated at all; the sauce was thrown on over). The basil pesto pasta with shrimp & scallop I got was undercooked pasta with almost like a white-wine sauce reduction you steam mussels in - Not good at all. Dessert - A nestle drumstick with 2 "extra" scoops of ice cream, whipped cream, and chocolate sauce - All for a whopping $6. So 2 appetizers, 2 drinks, 2 entrees, 1 dessert, and a $100 later made me feel like I should've at least enjoyed my meal. Seats about 40 people with a "bar" 2 doors down to wait for your table. Waitress was nice but the place felt very "for Causcasian only." Mediocre food. Not for foodies. read more

Very good food and nice people. The fish has always been delicious. The tables are socially distant and carry out is available too.

Cute and cozy restaurant tucked in to Solomon's island. We had the special-tuna on a bed of Israeli couscous and kale. It was topped with two delectable shrimp. Delish! I had to fight my children off of the shrimp. What can I say? They know good food. We also had amazing New England clam chowder. Definitely get the New England clam chowder. They make their own ice tea. You can have it sweetened or unsweetened. The staff was charming and very nice. Plenty of parking behind the building. Tip: Save room for dessert. They have lots to choose from listed on the board next to the door. read more

We were leaving Solomon's Island when I spotted this place serving espresso and pastries, so we pulled over to get some dessert. We actually ate in the Nextdoor lounge section. The hostesses for both CD Cafe and Nextdoor were very friendly. The lounge was very cozy and they spaced the tables out to maintain social distancing. Our desserts and boozy coffees were delicious! I would love to return there the next time I'm in Solomon's Island to try more of their food and drinks. read more

I had the chicken artichoke Mediterranean pasta and omg was it good! Enough for two or leftovers the next day for sure. Came back weeks later and had the salmon Caesar salad. It was meh especially for $20! Not even homemade croutons. Idk, maybe they had an off day, but you can't love everything from one place. Would definitely go there again! read more

Small place but huge flavor in their menu! There was so much to choose from but I decided on shrimp tacos - awesome!! The service was top notch and super friendly. If you stop in Solomons Island you must eat here. I highly recommend. read more

Hands down the best customer service. The food was absolutely delicious. I had a raspberry cheese cake and my friend had a chocolate peanut butter mousse cheese cake I think but his was better than mine. But still both very delicious. It wasn't too sweet but just right for my taste. I live when coffees aren't watered down and that was perfect with some honey it was great! We are but it was so good we wanted to try their food so we orders crab cake sandwich with a side of salad and the salad was so yummy! So the whole experience was great and I definitely recommend you give this place a try bc if you aren't...well.. you're missing out. read more

I wish I had better pictures of our meals but I was halfway through with my food before I began this review! I would come to this place at least once every week last summer, the staff and food is still as great as it was then maybe even better. I often come as a pair or the occasional group. Despite the small limited area, they always have the room to accommodate. The staff and management are friendly, know their menu items and are quick to tend to their tables. As for the food, it is simply delicious and worth the price it is served for. I regularly order the filet, always cooked in the correct temperature and their choice of the vegetable of the day somehow always seems to compliment the whole dish itself. The mushroom peppercorn sauce works perfectly as a dressing for the stake and as well as a gravy for the mashed potatoes. I wish I could have the room to finish it all! The selection of desserts is always changing and always have a variety of delicious treats. I've never ordered for dessert for myself but my colleagues have ordered for themselves, items like the apple pie, cheesecake and lava cake. I only had a bite or two from these desserts and they were the perfect topping to an excellent meal. read more

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Don't let the bland atmosphere of the restaurant fool you, the food is exquisite. My daughter and I ordered the special brisket dish which was plentiful and flavorful. Maybe one of the best things I've eaten this year. Go there! read more

Amazing!!! High quality meals with so much flavor. I had the Pad Thai, and my wife had the Mediterranean. read more

The CD Cafe - Mediterranean. Delicious - New American Near Me - Solomons, Maryland

I ordered the crab cake sandwich with a salad and a side of fries. Overall, it was a pretty good meal and the food tasted fresh!

My daughter and I enjoyed our lunch very much. She had crab cake and I ate soft crab sandwich. We shared the perfectly divine Salted Caramel Brownie Sundae, shown in the picture. I have eaten here many times and the food and service are always top notch. read more

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

The food here is delicious every time. As of late, we have only gotten takeout but I've eaten at the restaurant a few times before. I really love the bistro burger and the savory cheesecake. read more

Top dining experience in Solomons - does not disappoint. This is our go-to spot. Be ready for flavor and charm.

Pleasantly surprised by this small but, tasty restaurant on Solomons island! If you're planning a trip make sure you check it out!!!

My family and I have owned a house in Solomons for 3 years, but we have visited the island for over 30 years. We have dined, or lunched in every restaurant on the Island and close by. The CD Cafe is beyond any measure our favorite restaurant. The food is fabulous, the staff is warm, helpful, gracious and very professional. The prices are extremely reasonable, and the ambiance is very inviting. Every single time we go to Solomons which now is 2-3 times a month we treat ourselves and visit CD. The food is so predictably good, I have surprised my wife and kids by venturing from my usual menu selections, and trying just about every dish they offer, and I've never been disappointed once. I do however have one weakness in life, and that is a authentic Caribbean Black bean soup as my grandmother used to make me regularly when I was a child, and that is the one dish I start with on every visit it's so incredible, the black bean soup and a side dish of white rice to mix into it and I'm in heaven. I've never used Yelp before, nor written a review for any business, but the CD Cafe seems to constantly be expanding my self imposed limitations. I, and my family recommend the CD Cafe whole heartedly. read more

Would recommend coming here again. The specials do not disappoint! We walked in here on a Thursday night around 7 pm. We were planning on getting the normal menu items but chose the special over that. Everything was local and fresh. The food was cooked to perfection. Nothing was over cooked and the waitstaff was more than welcoming. read more

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Had a great time here for a solo dinner while in town on business. The atmosphere is warm and inviting with friendly staff. My server was great and gave some great recommendations. I had the steak au poivre with veggies and mashed potatoes. I added scallops to my entrée. All delicious. For dessert, I had a chocolate-dipped key lime pie dish that is my new obsession! I'd definitely stop in to CD cafe if you're in the area. It's a small space with limited seating, so prepare to wait if you're in a group. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in the Solomons! read more

Always great! Nice atmosphere, wait staff, and interesting menu options. Been there 3 times and haven't had a complaint yet. Really enjoyed the basil+watermelon drink they had on special. read more

What a fantastic experience! Cozy, clean atmosphere. Friendly, low-key waitresses. No reservation required. And the food. Wow! We highly recommend the savory cheesecake app. Incredible! Also, the waitress ended up giving us two free meals after a very minor mistake was made with our original order. We didn't even mind the mistake! Incredible service. read more

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The Next Door Lounge is the perfect spot for a good bottle of wine and great food. Cozy atmosphere and wonderful service...highly recommend! read more

Autumn is here and the soups are fabulous. Potato leek soup today with the best house made croutons I've had. Ask for the specials, I'm not sure why they even have a menu here, In 10 years I may have ordered off the menu a dozen times. If you're in Solomons Island, CD's the place!!! read more

The CD Cafe - Rib-eye with béarnaise sauce, asparagus, & Garlic mash. - New American Near Me - Solomons, Maryland

The chef here is excellent! The food artfully conceived and excellently executed.I opted for a dish of the day - a pork saltimbocca. It really jumped in the mouth! Tender meat with layers of now this now that then fresh sage. We finished with cheese cake which was as good as it gets! This is the best food you will find anywhere near Solomons. Hands down winner! read more