Diners' Choice: Good for special occasions restaurants in Eastern Shore

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Updated June 05, 2025

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Bas Rouge

4.9

4.9 (1048)

$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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KathleenVIP

Dined 2 days ago

As always an exquisite meal and lovely dining experience.

Osprey Point Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (561)

$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.

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BarbaraVIP

Dined on May 22, 2025

The Fried Oysters App is delicious. Came out hot, outside had a nice crisp that was seasoned well, good size and the dipping sauce was very good. The menu is limited but has a nice variety of options. The steak special was cooked perfectly. Pretty much everything is delicious.

Market Street Inn

4.8

4.8 (276)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Salisbury

About the restaurant

Since 1979, Market Street Inn has been an icon on the river in downtown Salisbury. Market Street Inn values every guest and strives to make each meal a unique and magical dining experience.

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Sabrina

Dined on May 22, 2025

We went there to celebrate my son’s graduation from SU. Our table was ready when we arrived. We received excellent service and had a wonderful experience dining at the Market Street Inn. I had a couple of foodies in my party and everyone enjoyed their food and did not have a single complaint.

Amalfi Coast Italian + Wine Bar

4.8

4.8 (999)

$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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JenniferVIP

Dined 6 days ago

The carpaccio appetizer was a perfect starter. For dinner we had the rockfish piccata with roasted potatoes and asparagus as well as the shrimp, crab and saffron risotto - excellent flavor and depth for both. Our waitress was a dream - polite, friendly and checked us just enough times.

The Wardroom

4.8

4.8 (272)

$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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KathleenVIP

Dined 4 days ago

We always enjoy The Wardroom, such good food and service. My favorite is the bolognese!

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

4.6

4.6 (1688)

$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.

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Gordon

Dined 2 days ago

5 stars across the board! We sat outside on the most beautiful night which helps, but we can't think of anything that could have been improved.

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Popular dish

New York Strip

Popular dish

Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes

Limoncello

4.6

4.6 (1315)

$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.

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Maureen

Dined 1 day ago

The food was excellent but portions are large. Two of us split the lobster ravioli and we each a salad. The burrata salad was excellent. Our server was excellent and we enjoyed the limoncello martini! Our server was extremely pleasant even when we asked about splitting an entree. Try it …

Caroline's

4.6

4.6 (173)

$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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JenniferVIP

Dined on Jun 12, 2025

The soft crab poutine is simple and delicious. The flavors are amazing and I guarantee you will be full from this appetizer. The bartender was really great. He waited on tables, prepared the drinks, and made awesome suggestions according to our taste. Everyone is friendly and helpful. We will definitely be back.

18Twenty

4.6

4.6 (202)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Stevensville

About the restaurant

18TWENTY Bar & Restaurant features house-made dishes with the finest locally sourced ingredients from Chesapeake Bay to mouth-watering desserts and cocktails. Savor grass-fed, perfectly aged beef or regionally inspired seafood dishes with international-influenced flavors.

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TracyVIP

Dined on May 4, 2025

We went on Sunday night for their date night offering. It was a fixed price menu, and the menu had a little bit of everything that worked for meat, eaters, and seafood eaters. The food was great, and dessert was also with the crème brûlée. After dinner, we stroll the grounds And enjoy the scenery. We will definitely be back.

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Popular dish

Sauteed Mussels

Passwaters

4.5

4.5 (13)

$30 and under

American

Bridgeville

About the restaurant

Heritage Shores Bridgeville's clubhouse offers an unparalleled dining experience. Showcasing the elegant 1730 Tavern, Passwaters Restaurant as well with outdoor veranda seating overlooking a stunning pond, spacious banquet facilities, and an impeccably maintained golf course.

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Jackie

Dined on Jun 1, 2025

My husband and I went for the brunch with our neighbors and had a fabulous time! The food was great and the service was wonderful. Kyle, the general manager checked on us a couple times and is really doing a great job! Can’t wait for the Father’s Day brunch!!

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