Diners' Choice: Neighborhood gem restaurants in Eastern Shore

OpenTable

Updated July 05, 2025

Looking for the best restaurants that are the best neighborhood gems in Eastern Shore? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Theo's Steak, Sides & Spirits - St. Michael's

4.9

4.9 (1683)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

St Michaels / Tilghman Island

About the restaurant

Established in 2011, Theo's began in St. Michaels, Maryland as a traditional steakhouse. Being in a resort town, Theo's quickly became a casual hot spot offering elevated, high-quality dining for visitors as well as a beloved favorite among locals. Heavily influenced by New Orleans, our flagship property in St. Michaels features eclectic art, moody colors, and comfortable seating in the once-historic home it resides in. Our second location in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware is a well-lit vibrant space with a cozy outdoor patio nestled right downtown on Baltimore Avenue. No matter the location, you're sure to meet local town celebrities and unforgettable characters. We believe that great atmospheres are created by the people who enjoy them.

Top review

Yavuz

Dined 2 days ago

What a gem in St Michaels. Excellent and knowledgavle service by our sommelir/waiter Chance and great steaks and ambiance. Not to be missed.

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4.9

4.9 (221)

$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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John

Dined 3 days ago

Excellent food and service. We weee there for a birthday and they made the birthday boy feel special.

t at The General Store

4.8

4.8 (772)

$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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JamesVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Clearly quality ingredients prepared very well. I had the tuna tartare app. Yum to the homemade tortilla chip twist! Crab cakes were lumps of crab with no fillers. The smoothest mashed potatoes you’ve ever seen. And green beans that you wish your mother would have made in your youth. Wine list was well-priced with something for everyone. Cocktails are great (try the espresso martini)! But that struck me the most on this 4th of July were the friendly, happy people enjoying great food and service.

Amalfi Coast Italian + Wine Bar

4.8

4.8 (1006)

$30 and under

Italian

Stevensville

About the restaurant

Benvenuti! Join us for traditional southern Italian food with a focus on dishes from the sun-splashed Amalfi Coast. Featuring an array of mouth-watering pasta, fresh seafood, char-grilled flatbread and more.

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JohnVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Our second visit was as nice as our first. Cocktails, starters, mains and winelist remain very good and worth the trip. Service is, without doubt, the show. Our server, Sarah, was friendly, professional and caring.

The Wardroom

4.8

4.8 (274)

$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.

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MurrayVIP

Dined 2 days ago

The lobster with pasta special offering for two is always excellent.

The Retriever Bar & The Decoy Bottle Shop

4.8

4.8 (87)

$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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Buck

Dined on Jun 28, 2025

Lauren, our server is terrific and a lot of fun.

Knoxie's Table at The Inn at the Chesapeake Bay Beach Club

4.6

4.6 (1689)

$31 to $50

American

Stevensville

About the restaurant

Rated the number one restaurant in Stevensville, Knoxie’s Table welcomes guests into a warm rustic setting located off the lobby of The Inn at the Chesapeake Bay Beach Club. Knoxie’s Table offers an authentic dining experience for locals and guests with a menu featuring fresh local seafood and seasonal dishes composed of the area’s finest ingredients. The bar features one of the best whiskey selections in the area along with an extensive selection of wine, beer, and hand-crafted cocktails. Offering both indoor and outdoor dining, Knoxie’s Table features 150 seats with booth and table-style seating, indoor and outdoor fireplaces, indoor bar seating, and an outdoor bar and terrace overlooking The Inn’s expansive gardens, fire pits, and fountains.

Top review

Ida

Dined on Jun 22, 2025

The experience was very positive. I had crab cakes and they were excellent. For dessert I highly recommend the honey lavender Crème bueli

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Popular dish

New York Strip

Popular dish

Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes

Caroline's

4.6

4.6 (179)

$31 to $50

Farm-to-table

Denton

About the restaurant

Caroline's Table is a unique farm to table restaurant in the heart of the Eastern Shore. Chef Ken Zellers sources locally grown and harvested seafood, proteins and vegetables and works magic to elevate them into a memorable dining experience. The restaurant is housed in a historic building that has been lovingly restored. It was formally the town doctors house with his office in a small adjacent building. In addition to the main restaurant, THE SIDEBAR is located in the small building and serves up more casual fare including house made sourdough pizzas, fresh soups, salads and unique charcuterie boards. Reservations are encouraged for Caroline's Table and can be made by calling/texting the restaurant directly at 410-490-4495. Please note that The Sidebar is open only seasonally and closed in the Fall/Winter months.

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Nancy

Dined on Jun 23, 2025

Excellent meal, first time diners, we will be back!

Hunters' Tavern at the Tidewater Inn

4.5

4.5 (672)

$31 to $50

American

Easton

About the restaurant

Situated in the historic Tidewater Inn, Hunters’ Tavern brings relaxed fine dining and impeccable service to Easton, Maryland. Offering award-winning happy hour specials, breakfast, lunch, dinner, and Sunday Brunch, Hunters’ Tavern is one of the finest Easton restaurants for any occasion. If you’re searching for restaurants in Easton with a true Maryland dining experience, try our fresh crab cakes or cream of crab soup. Looking for something new? Order one of our inspired appetizers ½ off during our signature happy hour. Hunters’ Tavern is proud to offer fresh and delicious American cuisine in Easton, MD. Make a reservation today and inquire about our private dining room for intimate gatherings.

Top review

Mike and Margot

Dined on Jun 28, 2025

Our waitress, Becky, went out of her way to accommodate and serve our group. Thank you Becky

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Popular dish

6 oz Filet Mignon

Limoncello

4.5

4.5 (1325)

$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

SusanVIP

Dined on Jun 23, 2025

We were two friends enjoying.a nice evening out. The restaurant is cute and the service was prompt and friendly. My dish, pasta stuffed with pear and Gorgonzola was delicious - rich, but delicious. My friend’s dinner of shrimp over fettuccini looked beautiful but the shrimp was a bit overcooked. Could have just been the night.

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