Diners' Choice: Innovative restaurants in Eastern Shore

OpenTable

Updated December 05, 2024

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Osprey Point Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (543)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Rock Hall

About the restaurant

Our fine dining restaurant has a reputation for being one of the best in Kent County. We pride ourselves on having a fresh seasonal menu, high quality ingredients and a chef that puts care into preparing every meal. The dining room's casual elegance will make you feel at home whether you are stepping off the dock or celebrating that special occasion. Please stop in for a drink and hors d'oeuvres at the bar or make a reservation for dinner. We welcome transient boaters throughout the season and offer free dockage while dining in our restaurant.

Top review

EileenVIP

Dined on Dec 7, 2024

This is a charming restaurant aimed at a mature guest. The menu is somewhat limited but we were able to make a nice selection. The main portions are on the small side and not quite as tasty as we had hoped. We were left wanting more for the price and build up of this establishment.

Bas Rouge

4.9

4.9 (959)

$50 and over

Contemporary European

Easton

About the restaurant

For party sizes of 6 guests or more, please call the restaurant at (410) 822-1637.
Bas Rouge is a modern European restaurant offering an impeccable integration of fine dining, a world class wine list, and elegant service. The high style and gorgeous interior offer inspiration in one of the Eastern Seaboard's cultural and historic gems, Easton, Talbot County, Maryland. The dining experience is refined, and the dishes are characterized by their polished adaptation of traditional Viennese and European classics, with ingredients from the finest local purveyors and farms.

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Sandy

Dined 1 day ago

Always love the treat of dining at Bas Rouge. Great food, excellent service, in a beautiful setting.

The Stewart

4.9

4.9 (159)

$31 to $50

Dining Bar

Easton

About the restaurant

The Stewart is an intimate bar-and-lounge in the heart of Easton, MD, with an unparalleled focus on the very finest of single malt Scotch whiskeys and vintage Champagnes. Upon entrance, guests are transported to a sphere of sheer refinement and spirit sophistication where one of the most impressive assemblages of Scotch in America is gloriously ensconced in the eloquent Federal Street enclave. An elegant evening progresses in an atmosphere of updated and distinguished Highland splendor: gleaming dark woods, handsomely refurbished period seating, gilt-framed oil paintings of Highland scenes, an intricately pargeted plaster ceiling, and, naturally, tartans galore. A crackling fire in the cooler months provides cozy ambient undertones within an 18th century walnut and brass trumeau chimney.

Top review

Macey

Dined 6 days ago

The Stewart was a little piece of heaven on our getaway to the Eastern Shore! Def recommend for a fabulous date night.

The Wardroom

4.9

4.9 (237)

$31 to $50

Market Cuisine

Easton

About the restaurant

The Wardroom is situated on a prominent corner in historic downtown Easton, Maryland, in what was formerly The Brick Hotel — considered a marvel of its time in the mid-19th century. The gastronomic, European-style shop and bistro offers handmade pastas, house-cured meats, and artisanal chocolates from top French chocolatier, La Maison du Chocolat. Both a pasta and wine bar, the Wardroom’s menu consists of authentic Italian pasta dishes, cheese and charcuterie plates customized for each guest, and seasonal salads and antipasto dishes. The basement houses an extensive wine cellar and intimate tasting room called The Locker, as well as a temperature-controlled cheese “cave,” and a kitchen where chefs produce fresh pasta each day.

Top review

ScottVIP

Dined on Dec 11, 2024

Great service and food, as usual. Never had a disappointing experience

t at The General Store

4.8

4.8 (744)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

St Michaels / Tilghman Island

About the restaurant

We offer a local farm-to-table menu. Best described as American cuisine with a healthy twist, we prepare our dishes fresh daily. We use no added salt, bringing tea infusion as a flavor and spice. We have a full bar with hand-crafted cocktail specials. Located inside the historic Royal Oak General Store, you will find a fun, modern decor.

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AnneVIP

Dined today

As always everything was great! The food and service never disappoints! I’ve never had a bad meal and neither has anyone I’ve had dinner with at t at the General Store !

Momma Maria's

4.8

4.8 (84)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Trappe

About the restaurant

Welcome to Momma Maria’s Mediterranean Bistro & Bar. Our menu offers mouth-watering, stone-hearth artisan pizzas created right in front of you, or a variety of dishes that embody the bold tastes of Italy and Greece. Chef Christopher Clark combines classic Mediterranean flavors with local seasonal ingredients and has created a menu that tastes as exquisite as it looks. Whether you’re in the mood for a beer & wings or a glass of Cabernet & a filet mignon— at Momma Maria’s we offer something for everyone.

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Sue

Dined on Dec 12, 2024

Lovely interior. Food very good… and half price bottle of wine! Highly recommend

The Dive Club

4.8

4.8 (134)

$30 and under

Seafood

Cambridge

About the restaurant

Join us on the USS N. Nectar as we set sail across the Chesapeake Bay in search of the infamous Chessie.

During your journey, enjoy Shareable Plates, and Tropical Cocktails inspired by the Captains many adventures around the globe.

*We are a themed restaurant, and not an actual boat on the water*

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HeatherVIP

Dined today

We had not been in awhile, and it never disappoints!

RUDE BODEGA

4.8

4.8 (183)

$31 to $50

Latin American

Easton

About the restaurant

La Bodega is a celebration. Celebrating all of life by sharing in the freshest most authentic Latin American foods & drinks. Recognized by OpenTable for Eastern Shore's Best Overall, Best Food & Best Value. Amor y Risa (Love & Laughter).

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Steve

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

Fun spot, service was very good, we need to understand the menu better, but overall pleased with our meal

The Retriever Bar & The Decoy Bottle Shop

4.8

4.8 (49)

$30 and under

American

Chestertown

About the restaurant

The Retriever is a bar with great dining and the most extensive spirits selection around. Please note that even though we serve food we are classified as a bar and all guests must be 21 years old.

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Peter

Dined 4 days ago

Hidden treasure. Incredible extra long narrow marble bar in the front and beautiful dining room in the back with a wine lounge feel. Wait staff was phenomenal.

Limoncello

4.6

4.6 (1244)

$30 and under

Italian

St Michaels / Tilghman Island

About the restaurant

Benvenuti! Join us for traditional Italian food reflecting the flavors of Southern Italy in a casual trattoria setting. We offer you and your guests a lovely Italian atmosphere with a friendly, courteous, attentive staff.

Located in the heart of St. Michaels, one of the nation’s best small coastal towns, Limoncello Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar serves up authentic and approachable favorites for lunch and dinner daily.

Whether you are just docking from a morning boat adventure, strolling the irresistible boutiques on Talbot St. or crossed the Bay Bridge for some Eastern Shore fun, be sure to fuel up at St. Michaels’ favorite spot in town for Italian fare.

Top review

BrianVIP

Dined 7 days ago

We had a great experience this weekend at Limoncello in St. Michaels. We had the seafood pasta and orecchiette with sausage. The restaurant is in a great location, the staff is very friendly, and the food quality is superb. It's definitely a mainstay.

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