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Sweetbay Restaurant & Bar, Leonardtown, MD

Sweetbay Restaurant & Bar

4.8
4.8
804 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
Sweetbay Restaurant and Bar is a neighborhood restaurant designed to complement and enhance the lifestyle of our patrons from Southern Maryland. Our food is upscale american with a heavy seafood focus.


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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (240) 309-4148
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    The Private Dining Room seats between 8 and 14 diners. This room is by reservation only. Please call the restaurant to make reservations.
  • Neighborhood
    Leonardtown
  • Cross street
    Park Ave
  • Parking details
    Parking available on the Square. Large Town Parking Lot directly behind the building. Large Town Parking Lot behind hotel.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 804 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    American

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Best Overall

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Best Food

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Best Service

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Best Ambiance

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    American

804 Reviews
  1. RandyJ

    Washington DC

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Service was wonderful. Our server, Mia could not have been any better! She was very professional and helpful.

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  2. Artiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    The food and the service were excellent. The noise level is still too high and too many tables are "crammed in".

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  3. Debbiem

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and cocktails are always delicious and service is good

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Another wonderful experience! Reservation was simple and accommodated. Food was exceptional, mocktails complex, balanced and delicious, and service wonderful! Ask for Mya as your service provider! She was a gem!

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  5. jery

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Kenny our service did an outstanding job! Very knowledgeable about the menu and made great recommendations on customer favorites. The mussels were cooked perfectly, halibut was amazing!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was fantastic. Maddie was attentive and Israel behind the bar was on point. The entire team made my wife feel special on her birthday! Thanks bunches

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    Our food was cold when it got to us and it was just way too loud for our taste. Maybe more appropriate for young bar goers.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experiance for wife’s birthday! JP was attentive and an awesome server!

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  9. GlennO

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Please add Grand Marnier Soufflé to your dessert menu.

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  10. Kathie

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very delicious and delightful way to celebrate a friend’s birthday. Especially recommend starting with their Espresso Martini!. Each dish whether a shareable starter or main course is beautifully presented and of course delicious.

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  11. AnitaS

    Salt Lake City

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, service and location! One of our go to places!

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  12. WeLoveWilliamsburg

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience2
    Sweetbay offers excellent selections and generous portions. Our first visit was enough to prompt us to return, and now we consider Sweetbay one of our preferred go-to experiences for a nice getaway and great food.

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  13. Leslies

    Richmond

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was very good! Always a great meal there

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  14. DuaneW

    Naples

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is one of our favorite restaurants. My wife and I went there for Sunday Brunch. Our waiter, Kenny, was very personable and very attentive to our dining needs. He offered wonderful suggestions regarding our menu selections and helped make our whole experience all the more enjoyable. The food was delicious and the atmosphere (we opted for outdoor dining) was very pleasant and relaxing.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent food as always, a bit noisy inside but the food is worth it.

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  16. MeghannA

    Washington DC

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As usual, amazing date night at Sweetbay! It was Halloween weekend and it was fun to see all of the staff dressed up. Maddy was our server and she was fantastic!

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  17. piercefnp

    Exclusive

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our second time here and LOVE the food and atmosphere!! Wish we lived closer!

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful time celebrating our anniversary. The food was delicious and our server Maddie(sp?) was sweet and very attentive.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Creative cuisine and attentive service ! Great variety of specialty cocktails as well !

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food. Great service.

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  21. Chris

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    My wife and I really like this place. It's clean and modern-looking. It feels more like a bistro in NYC or Paris than Southern Maryland. Our waiter was outstanding. He managed both a party of 20, us, and a half dozen other tables. I was very impressed with his knowledge about the menu and drinks as well as his skill as a waiter. It is not cheap, but, unlike some other restaurants in the area, it is definitely worth the price.

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  22. Jadedtravelista

    Washington DC

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on October 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious, perfectly cooked with wonderful flavors. Highly recommend the tuna tartare and the duck breast. The creme brulee was creamy and crunchy the way it is supposed to be. The cocktails were half price signature cocktails on Tuesday, and the raspberry marguerita and Paloma were yummy! I can't wait to go back.

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  23. EricDC

    Washington DC

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Mia was our server and fantastic as always. With Isaac and Eric behind the bar, and the owner/GM Peter, all did a great job in quietly helping us a celebrate a birthday among our party.

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  24. Christopher

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service fantastic. Quaint outdoor seating.

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  25. KevinC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service and recommendations were perfect. The food was amazing in presentation as well as the in flavor. One of the best steaks I have had.

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  26. tjqtasters

    Washington DC

    40 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Consistently delicious and fresh. Maddie provided top notch service, as she has done for our previous visits. It's great to see the same staff members at Sweet Bay season to season.

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  27. PageG

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Even with a town square all day bar crawl crowded event . . . Our food was absolutely delicious . . Came in a timely manner . . Our server was impeccable and the restaurant did a fabulous job being prepared . . . !! Great job Sweetbay .

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  28. CarlosF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    A very pleasant dining experience. The staff was exceptional. The menu was varied and interesting.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Maddie is an excellent server! We enjoyed our meal and are proud to show Sweetbay off to our out of town friends

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  30. SandyW

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Good , Noise and expensive ..............,,,,,,,,,,,

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  31. CaitlinS

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 29, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    The food was excellent and we felt as though we got our money’s worth. However our waitress was very soft spoken and at times difficult to hear. Overall, I would recommend this to others and return again myself.

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  32. JimJ

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Maddie is exceptional, the paella and Caesar salad was spot on as usual. The Calling cab was delicious as well as the Fig bourbon.

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  33. davidc

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious and the servers were very attentive and friendly and helpful and fun. Their paella was the best we have ever had and one of us lived in Spain for a number of years. the Mushroom risotto was also very great and the crab stuffed mushrooms were delicious. Key lime pie!!!!!

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  34. MaryAnnB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The staff was cheerful and accommodating after we got caught up in County Fair traffic and were a bit late for our reservation. Our meals were delicious and the presentation appealing.

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  35. piercefnp

    Exclusive

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    In the area on a business trip. Had been staying in Lexington Park Maryland at local hotel but our reservations got changed to The Inn in Leonardtown and we are glad they did or we never would have found this slice of heaven!! Food was amazing, waitress Cameran was so nice and the environment was lovely (we ate outside). Our only regret is we did not find this place sooner.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    First time here but won't be our last... really enjoyed the environment

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  37. CareyB

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Not cheap but we are fans. We go there once a week and are very glad to have found the place. Find downtown Leonardtown very charming.

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  38. TIME

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall4food2service4ambience5
    The outdoor dining was beautiful. However my salad was disappointing. The lettuce was warm, as if it had been out of the refrigerator for a while. I asked for dressing on the side, but the salad was dressed. The chicken was dry.

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  39. JimB

    Dallas

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Eric was great as always. Top level staff across the board and outstanding management make SweetBay consistently a great place to dine.

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  40. Pete

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    If you’re looking for a phenomenal dining experience, look no further than Sweetbay Restaurant & Bar. The menu is a culinary masterpiece, offering an incredible selection of dishes that cater to diverse tastes and preferences. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and our waiter Kenneth was friendly, attentive and truly cared about our experience. Highly recommend!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Sweetbay Restaurant & Bar using the Order Online button. Sweetbay Restaurant & Bar also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (240) 309-4148.

Sweetbay Restaurant & Bar is rated 4.8 stars by 804 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Sweetbay Restaurant & Bar

22680 Washington St, Leonardtown, MD 20650-3882

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Park Ave
  • Neighborhood
    Leonardtown
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking available on the Square. Large Town Parking Lot directly behind the building. Large Town Parking Lot behind hotel.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (240) 309-4148
  • Private party facilities
    The Private Dining Room seats between 8 and 14 diners. This room is by reservation only. Please call the restaurant to make reservations.
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