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    Tidewater Inn

    3.5 (126 reviews)
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    Very loud
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Court yard
    Matt W.

    We splurged for the Family Suite in the middle of a long-overdue family vacation after my spouse had been quite ill, and as a respite this was just incredibly welcoming. The "Suite" is a little oddly configured, with one bedroom off the master bedroom, which had what was once clearly another separate entrance to the hall, and two very strangely-configured bathrooms. (The modern glass wall shower could not contain the water). The gap under the door in the main bedroom was a problem in getting to sleep, with light leaking underneath it, but once I figured out throwing a few towels on it solved that problem it was quite comfy. The halls were ever so slightly noisy, perhaps because of the older construction and the aforementioned door gaps. But we were at the end of the hall and each room had independent air to put on a little white noise, so we were fine with that. (Oddly, the sitting room heaters were on the entire time we were there; we had to turn the AC on and open the windows a crack to control the temp, as the thermostat in that room had no apparent effect on the heating, just weather the cooling came on.) The sitting room, however, really made the experience great. It has a gas fireplace (remote controlled), and corner windows, the rear ones overlooking the little courtyard to the rear. We used this as a sanctuary and a place to convene, but the junior member of our party could retreat to his very own room with his very own TV (albeit with a limited number of channels) while the elder members of the party had a quiet evening together in the sitting room. The downstairs is a small version of what grand hotels used to be like, with some elegant overstuffed furniture and a public sitting room off the lobby that may have once been the smoking and billiards room, but which now is the foyer for the event room. Somewhat oddly this is also the way out to the back to the parking area. (We also had construction out front when we were there, which somewhat complicated the process of unloading and reloading upon arrival and departure.) I do not believe there is bell service, although they had full old school luggage carts. It has the feel of a boutique hotel, but one from a parallel universe where the old school hotel vibe never died out. Staff were courteous and stayed out of the way as one would expect from an upper end hotel, and that was appreciated. Because it's an old hotel, there's not a lot in the way of amenities here. But what you do have is the cute downtown of Easton right out your front door. The town has upscale, non-chain businesses all about, and a certain vibrancy hard to find in many towns its size. We were there to follow Frederick Douglass (the Tidewater is built on the site of the Avalon Hotel, where he stayed on his final return trip to the town) and stuck to the historical attractions, but there's a legit theater and a performance space within a block, and a variety of dining options, although oddly nothing that I'd call fine dining except the hotel's Hunter's Tavern (which we did not try, in part because the bar closed so early we couldn't make it back even for a nightcap, which is a pity.) In any event, the proximity to downtown was a unique amenity all in and of itself, that had many little surprises for us. If it sounds like I'm complaining and whining and nitpicking here and there in this review, it's because I'd describe the overall experience as a bit eccentric, but with considerable charm. You do not get charm without idiosyncracies. If that sounds good to you, and you have some extra money in the budget, this is your spot. We got a reasonable rate considering it was the off-season and mid-week, although one night here was as much as two nights at any other place we stayed during our trip up and down the shore. Your mileage may or may not vary.

    The Reuben with a side of Cream of Crab soup. Fries were soggy and there was no flavor to the sauerkraut
    Megan K.

    We've been here several times and we won't be going back. The food was good (except the steak was so tough and the sauerkraut had no flavor) but the service was horrendous. The hostess was so rude, nothing good came from her mouth. And the last time, the waiter was unbelievably mean and not to mention SLOW. I like to give second chances but this was the second strike so Tidewater Inn is out. My family used to come here often but this place has really gone down. If you're wanting a nice eating experience, the Tidewater Inn is not it anymore. Also, why are they so picky about their parking??

    Gold room for wedding reception
    Brenda K.

    We spent 3 nights at the tidewater inn for my step-daughters wedding. I can say enough good things about how the staff treated us. The did a great job with the COVID protocol considering there were about 90 of us. It was such a busy time I forgot to take pictures of everything. I will be back soon for a relaxing weekend. A tip it takes awhile for hot water in the shower so don't plan to jump in right after starting. Melanie was great to meet she seem to be on top of everything. She let us in the reception site early in the morning so we could get flowers set up. The wait staff was phenomenal they had appetizers out and the meals out quickly. I can't say enough good things about the weekend.

    Burger with fries
    Jenna G.

    Honestly this hotel is adorable and quaint. The lobby and outside is gorgeous. Very vintage coastal vibes inside and the garden is beautiful. Free parking is such a great perk and it's located in a very cute town perfect for exploring and walking around the historic places. The front desk was so accommodating to us. Our first room had a very small shower my only complaints about this hotel are the rooms are a little outdated, but honestly the staff is SO NICE and sweet I don't have anything negative to say. Jordan was the SWEETEST concierge in the world they need to promote her. They gave us a bigger room for our disappointment (for the pictures not exactly matching the actual room) because we are celebrating our anniversary and my birthday. We were just looking for something a little different but we would return for the sheer kindness and hospitality alone and the on site restaurant was perfect for a bite. I ordered the crab cakes and I loved them and the crab dip was good too! My bf got the burger and fries and I won't lie it wasn't great but our server Liam was very nice, we didn't complain. I would definitely just order seafood since we are in Maryland. Honestly thank you so much Tidewater your staff was the best.

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    Nice little brewery and pub in Easton! Tried a flight of two wit beers and two IPAs. The wits were…read morereally awesome, I really enjoyed the Bloodhound Orange. I also got a LTFGB sandwich which was messy but delicious! Also really good fries on the side. I'd definitely come back and try more beers. Had a nice large room with pool and games for a fun time.

    This is MY KIND OF PLACE!…read more Hubby was bored at Martinak and said *Let's go for a ride!*. I didn't want to let him down. So it just started out riding through the small areas of the Eastern Shore and a gas run. He asked me if I wanted to go get a coffee....I said no, let's find a pub or brewery. I consulted with my phone like all of us do these days and found 4 Dogs. Waze kind of messed us up, but it actually worked out because in our being turned around for a few minutes, we found another place that we will be returning to before the summer season starts to try out and I will review on that at some point. We pulled up to this very pleasant looking building with some dogs painted on it. We walked in and it was just this nice place with pool tables, some tables to sit at and of course a bar. We selected to sit at the bar. We were served by Chris who was just fantastic and makes a great orange crush. The vibe is just so nice in the pub, just the way I like it. You can hear yourself think, you can talk to your partner without screaming, yet there is music playing and laughter....it's just a nice friendly place. We ordered a Hot Honey Old Bay order of wings as we were going back to our campsite to have dinner. Would for sure order these again. They were meaty, and the sauce was sticking to the wing, not laying all over the basket. Very impressed with the taste. We thought the drinks were a great price, but then living in the Baltimore area, we get hammered on price here when we go out, which is why more often than not, hubby makes our drinks at home these days.....but this is a nice little place in the town of Easton which looks like it has a bunch of hidden little gems and we are going to take another trip down soon! Really enjoyed our time at this pub!

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    Bar area with awesome, friendly servers. 4Dogs craft beers and other brands, liquor drinks and wine.

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    Bar area with awesome, friendly servers. 4Dogs craft beers and other brands, liquor drinks and wine.

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