Diners' Choice: Lively restaurants in Eastern Shore

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that have the most vibrant bar scenes 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!

The Retriever Bar & The Decoy Bottle Shop

4.9

4.9 (81)

$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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Tony

Dined 4 days ago

All ways a great deal on buck a shuck night. Curated wine list with value pricing. Excellent recommendation from the waitress. Good food.

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.

The Stewart

4.8

4.8 (187)

$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.

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ColeVIP

Dined on May 31, 2025

Adam’s fantastic at his job, and all of the staff have a great level of service

The Dive Club

4.8

4.8 (146)

$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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JaniceVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Went there for the first time. We had a seafood linguine with one of their rum drinks both were a love. We also had the crab fried rice. It really lacked crab, couldn’t find them in the rice, and it was very salty. The decor was tacky/fun a bit too many sound effects going on in the background. Overall a fun night, wish I would’ve ordered something else. Drinks were good.

RUDE BODEGA

4.8

4.8 (219)

$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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Chris

Dined 2 days ago

My family and I always have a great time. Food is always great.

Bridges Restaurant - MD

4.6

4.6 (2143)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Kent Narrows

About the restaurant

Bridges is an OpenTable "Top 100 Scenic View Restaurant in America". Located in the heart of the Chesapeake, Bridges restaurant offers unmatched waterfront dining featuring made-to-order dishes that are prepared from scratch using the finest hand-picked ingredients. Open daily for lunch and dinner, Bridges offers an award-winning happy hour Sunday through Friday. Come enjoy the spectacular views and taste the best of the Chesapeake Bay region!

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GeorgeVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Great food, great service. Venue tends to be noisy and did not disappoint, glad we went early. Well worth the 90 minute drive from home!

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

4.6

4.6 (1686)

$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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BillVIP

Dined 4 days ago

We had a great meal at Knoxie’s Table. The food was tasty and the service was wonderful.

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Popular dish

New York Strip

Popular dish

Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes

Limoncello

4.6

4.6 (1312)

$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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Jennifer

Dined 2 days ago

Everything was amazing!! From the appetizer to dessert!!

Libbey's Coastal Kitchen and Cocktails

4.6

4.6 (753)

$30 and under

Seafood

Stevensville

About the restaurant

Located on the Chesapeake Bay at the base of the Bay Bridge, Libbey's Coastal Kitchen + Cocktails is the perfect place to enjoy breathtaking views, gorgeous sunsets , fresh local seafood and hand crafted cocktails. Unfortunately, we do not take reservations for any of the outdoor seating. If tables are available when you arrive, we will be happy to seat you outside. While pets are allowed when the Below Deck area is open, we only allow SERVICE ANIMALS ( not pets or support) in the upstairs spaces.

Bill Redmond | bredmond@libbeyscoastalkitchen.com or (410) 604-0999

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Megan

Dined 2 days ago

Theresa our waitress was fantastic food was good View was spectacular We will be back for sure

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4.5

4.5 (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

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