Your One-Stop Guide to Eating Well in Dorchester County During the Pandemic
Updated July 27, 2020
As of June 12, Dorchester County restaurants and bars are allowed to offer indoor service (at 50% capacity, with tables spaced apart, masks worn when not eating, and other safety precautions). Also, in Cambridge, rules have been temporarily loosened to allow restaurants to add additional outdoor seating. Poplar Street in Downtown Cambridge is closed to vehicles (except emergency vehicles) for even more restaurant seating three days a week: Thursdays 3-10pm, Fridays and Saturdays 11am-10pm. Not all restaurants are offering indoor seating at this time. Also, some restaurants continue to offer carry-out.
The listing below includes independent Dorchester County restaurants that are currently open, as well as local food producers serving up everything from tomatoes to crabs and oysters. Delivery service and some errands are offered through the local business Beat the Rush Delivery.
Also, if you want to help, consider making a tax-deductible donation to Feed the Front MES (Maryland’s Eastern Shore). The campaign uses donations to have Dorchester and Talbot County restaurants prepare meals for front-line workers in the COVID-19 crisis. So your donation helps both the restaurants and the front-line workers. Find out more.
If you have any updates to this guide, please send them to info@visitdorchester.org. You can also join the Facebook group What’sCooking, where local restaurants are being invited to post their daily menus.
Ava’s Pizzeria
Indoor and outdoor dining available. 443-205-4350. Open daily, 12-8pm.
Website
Bay Country
Bakery
Donuts, breads, breakfast sandwiches, and more. Open Mon-Sat 7am-1pm, in store and drive-through. They’re also accepting cake orders.
Facebook page
Bella’s of
Cambridge
Pizza, strombolis, more. Carryout; 410-901-3394; Ooutdoor seating available. Menu on their Facebook page.
Facebook page
Bistro Poplar
Classic French bistro offering indoor dining. See the summer menu. Reserve at 410-228-4884. Open Thurs-Sun at 5pm.
Facebook page
Black Water
Bakery
Indoor and outdoor seating as well as carry-out. Open daily, 7am-3pm. Order online at black-water-bakery.com.
Facebook page | Instagram
Blue
Ruin
Serving both inside and outside with cocktails, beer, and wine. (Outdoor seating is in the alley behind Blue Ruin.) Order their cheese plate or bring carry-out from one of the nearby restaurants.
Facebook page | Instagram
Bombay
Tadka
Offering dine-in service, reservations required; call 443-515-0853. Also offering carryout and delivery. Order online or at 443-515-0853. Open 4-8pm on Mondays and Tues-Sun 11am-8pm.
Facebook page
Cambridge
Diner
Open for indoor dining, 8am-8pm daily. See menu on their website.
Cambridge
Farmers Market
Now open for the season: Thursdays, 3-6pm at Long Wharf in Cambridge. Check the social media for current vendors and details.
Facebook page | Instagram
Canvasback
Restaurant
Open with indoor and outdoor dining. 410-221-7888; menu on Facebook page. Some Wednesday evenings feature open mic night.
Facebook page
Carmela’s
Cucina
Indoor dining with full menu. Outdoor seating available only for limited menu items. Reserve at 410-221-8082. More details on their Facebook page.
Facebook page
Choptank
Oyster Co.
Oysters available to general public; 443-521-6425.
Facebook page
Cindy’s
Kitchen
Offering indoor dining. Open for breakfast and lunch; Mon-Sat, 6am-2pm. See menu and specials on their Facebook page.
Facebook page
Creek
Deli
Take-out for all; delivery to businesses; call 410-228-1161. Open 8am-2pm.
Facebook page
DoCo Vino
Wine Bar
Open both inside and outside (in the alley behind the wine bar) with adult beverages and light fare menu. Often there’s live music on weekends; check their social media for the latest. You can even BYOF (Bring Your Own Carry-Out Food) from a downtown restaurant and enjoy their outdoor seating. Also, sangria and wine slushes available for carryout.
Facebook page | Instagram
Don Chuy
Taqueria
Open for dine-in or carry-out. 410-228-2969.
Facebook page
Dorchester Pizza
Serving pizza, wings, burgers, subs, and more. 100% fresh homemade dough. See menu on Facebook page. Located in Secretary.
Facebook page
E&L Quick
Freeze
Open with breakfast, sandwiches, burgers, more. Carry-out. Check their Facebook page for daily specials.
Facebook page
Emily’s
Produce
Open with fresh, frozen, and prepared local food, including local corn. Shop inside or, on Thursdays only, use curbside pickup (available at 3 locations in area) or delivery. Order online. Outdoor dining available under their big tent. U-Pick opportunities change with the season. Open daily, 9am-5pm.
Facebook page
Farmer’s Daughter
Inside market is open with produce, local honey, free-range eggs, and more. Drive-through also available; call 442-521-5298. Open Mon-Thurs 10am-6pm, Fri-Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 9am-5pm. Located in Vienna.
Facebook page
Fat Ricky’s
Pub & Grub
Extensive remodeling just completed. Offering indoor and outdoor dining as well as drive-through and delivery. Open Tues-Sat 11am-10pm and Sun 8am-8pm. Offering full, beer, wine, and liquor, including on-site and off-site carry-out alcohol. Offering outdoor dining. See the menu on their Facebook page. 443-382-0257.
Facebook page
Great Expectations
Farm
Beef and pork, chicken, and speciality sausages; check Facebook page for latest. Located in Rhodesdale.
Facebook page
Harris
Farms
Their Waddell’s Corner Farm Market is open. Get your produce and plants/flower direct from the grower. Open Mon-Fri, 10am-6pm; Sat, 10am-5pm.
Facebook page
Hoopers Isl.
General Store
Cafe closed until further notice. Offering carryout service inside and call-ahead curbside delivery outside; 410-397-3123. Store is open with food/supplies. Open Mon-Sat 5am-7pm, Sun 8am-7pm.
Facebook page
Hoopers Isl.
Oyster Co.
Oysters available to the public at retail store in Cambridge; open Mon, Wed, Fri. Call or text your order at 443-812-8366 or email
oystersales@hoopersisland.com.
Facebook page
Jimmie &
Sook’s
Offering full-service indoor and outdoor dining. Multiple outdoor choices include dog-friendly (complete with dog menu) and separate smoking section. Reserve your spot at jimmieandsooks.com. Also offering curbside service at back entrance off Gay Street; order online at jimmieandsooks.com. Open Thurs, 11:30am-8:30pm; Fri-Sat, 11:30am-9:30pm.
Facebook page | Instagram
J.M. Clayton
Company
Open 9am-1pm with pasteurized crab meat and fresh crab. Order at 410-228-1661.
Facebook page
Johnny’s
Tavern
Indoor and outdoor dining (weather permitting). See new menu on their Facebook page (click on Menu tab). Open Wed-Thurs, 11am-9pm; Fri-Sat, 11am-2am; Sun 12-8pm. 410-943-3624.
Facebook page
Jones
Mini Mart
Open with snacks, alcohol, more.
Facebook page
Katie’s at the
Airport
Offering indoor dining and limited outdoor seating. Also offering carry-out; call 410-901-8844. Open Thurs-Fri 11am-7pm; Sat 8am-7pm; Sun 8-11am.
Facebook page
Kool’s
Carry Out
Open 7am-8pm; 410-228-2828.
Facebook page
Kool Ice
& Seafood
Open with lots of sales on seafood; Open Mon-Sat 8am-6pm; Sun 9am-3pm. 410-228-2300.
Facebook page
Layton’s Chance
Winery
Open for to-go orders. Open with outside seating, or you can bring your own seating. For full details on safety precautions, see the Facebook Live video on their Facebook page. Order online at laytonschance.com or at 410-228-1205. They’ll also ship. Weekend hours are back to normal: Saturday 11am-6pm and Sunday 12-5pm.
Facebook page
Lil Bitta
Bull BBQ
Indoor dining and outdoor dining under their 20’ x 40’ tent rain or shine at the restaurant on Glasgow Street in Cambridge. Live music every Saturday evening under the tent for the summer. Open Wed-Thurs, 11am-8pm; Fri-Sat, 11am-9pm. There are also two food trucks; check their social media for the latest locations. Also offering an “Express” location at 201 Jackson St. in Hurlock.
Facebook page
Lindy’s
Seafood
Open with crabs, oysters, mussels, clams, shrimp; order at 410-228-5032. Open Mon-Sat, 9am-5pm.
Facebook page
Maiden Maryland
Sweets & Treats
Open for carry-out. Enter on Poplar Street side. Outdoor seating available.
Facebook page
Mandala
Pies
Offering whole pies, both sweet and savory. See the menu and pre-order on the Mandala Pies website. Pie window open for pick-up Wed, Thurs, and Sat, 11am-4 pm; Fri 12-6pm.
Facebook page
Mom & Pop’s Family
Restaurant
Offering inside dining, take-out and delivery; 410-943-0222. Open Sun-Wed 8am-2pm, Thurs-Sat 8am-8pm.
Facebook page
Neck District
Grill
Indoor dining and carry-out. Reserve at 410-228 3052. Outdoor seating available.
Facebook page
Ocean Odyssey Crab House
Open with indoor and outdoor dining as well as carry-out (order online at toddseafoodorder.com) or by phone at 410-228-8633. Open Mon, Thurs, Sun 11am-8pm; Fri-Sat 11am-9pm.
Facebook page | Instagram page
Old Salty’s
Restaurant
Inside seating available; must reserve at 410-397-3752. Carry-out also available. Open Wed-Sat, 11am-8 pm and Sun, 11am-6pm. See menu at oldsaltys.com/menu.
Facebook page
The Osprey’s
Nest
Open for curbside pick-up. Menu on their Facebook page. Order at 443-477-6276. Outdoor seating also available. Open Wed-Thurs 12-9pm; Fri-Sat 12pm-12am.
Facebook page
Overflow
Cafe
Take-out; 443-477-6291. Offering dinners to go from 5:30-8pm, Tues-Fri. See Facebook page for each day’s menu. Soups, hot dogs, hamburgers also available. Quantities will be limited. Call to pre-order: 443-477-6291. Pay what you want. The base cost is usually $8 per meal.
Facebook page
Palm Beach
Willie’s
Offering indoor dining by reservation only; call 410-221-5111. Also offering outdoor dining and carry-out. Menu changes each week; see Facebook page. Open Thurs 4-8pm, Fri-Sun 12-8pm. They often have live music on weekends.
Facebook page
Paul’s
Pub
Eat in, carry out, curbside pick-up and business delivery; 410-901-1212. Beer, wine, mixed drinks also available. Outdoor seating available. Open Mon-Fri, 10:30am-4pm. At Choptank Bowling Alley.
Facebook page
Peking
House
Open for carry-out only. Order online at pekinghousecambridge.com. Open Mon-Thurs, 11am-9:30pm; Fri 11am-10pm; Sat 12-10pm; Sun 12-9:30pm.
Facebook page
Pizza
Ziya
Open for carry-out and delivery; call 410-221-8585.
Plaza
Tapatia
Offering indoor dining and carry-out; 410-228-7808; menu at plazatapatia.com. Open Mon-Fri 11am-10pm; Sun 12pm-10pm; Sun 12pm-9:pm.
Pop’s Old
Place
Store usually open on weekends with beef, lamb, pork, eggs. Check the Facebook page for the latest.
Facebook page
Porter Soul Food
Restaurant
Open for take-out and drive-thru. See menu on their Facebook page. Order at 443-225-5175. Open Wed-Sat 11am-7pm.
Facebook page
Portside
Restaurant
Full-service indoor and outdoor seating. No bar seating available. Outdoor seating is on both upper and lower decks as well as side parking lot. 410-228-9007. Open Sun-Mon and Wed-Thurs, 11am-8pm; Tues, 4-8pm; Fri-Sat, 11am-9pm. See menu.
Facebook page
RAR Brewing
& RAR Eats
Serving up food and beverages inside, as well as outside on Poplar Street at these times: Thurs 3-10pm, Fri -Sat 11am-10pm. No reservations. Bar to be used only for carry-out service.
Facebook page | Instagram
Rise Up
Coffee
Cambridge location open regular hours. Outdoor seating available. Order online or by phone at 443-225-5734. Open daily, 6am-7pm.
Facebook page | Instagram
River View
at the Point
Offering inside and outside dining as well as carry-out. Open Wed-Sun 11am-8pm; 410-228-0870; River View Pantry offers fresh produce and goods; info at riverviewpantry.com.
Website | Facebook
Simmons
Center Market
Produce, meats, paper products, cleaning supplies, etc. As of July 17, no walk-up service and no customers allowed in the shop. Limited curbside orders; call 410-228-4313.
Faceebook page
Snapper’s
Waterfront Cafe
Open for indoor or outdoor dining as well as carryout; order by phone at 410-228-0112. See the menu.
Website
Soft & Salty
Seafood
Hard crabs, peelers, crab meat, crab cakes, shrimp, and hot and cold prepared foods. Plus homemade ice cream and milkshakes. Call 410-476-3069.
Facebook page
Suicide Bridge
Restaurant
Full-service indoor and outdoor dining (with waterviews) as well as carry-out. Open Tues-Thurs 4-9pm, Fri-Sun 11am-9pm, Call 410-943-4689 to order carry-out; menu on Facebook page.
Facebook page
Taylors Island
Campground Store
Open Fri-Sun. Delivery available; call 410-397-3275. (Campground itself is closed.)
T’s Divine
Sweets
Order online or call 443-477-6263; curbside pick-up.
Facebook page
Thaitalian
Infusion Cuisine
Pick-up only (no indoor dining because of limited space). Delivery through Beat the Rush Delivery Service; order at 443-225-6615. Open Wed-Fri, 11am-8pm; Sat, 1-8pm.
Facebook page
Theo’s Steaks,
Sides & Spirits
Full-service indoor and outdoor dining. Open starting at 3pm Wed-Sun. Reserve at 410-264-1295 or on their website.
Facebook page | Instagram
Verona
Pizza
Open for carry-out and delivery; order at 410-228-2399.
Facebook page
Vienna Farmers Market
Market is scheduled from 3 to 6pm on Fridays starting on July 10. The market is located next to the Nanticoke Inn, 113 Ocean Gateway.
Facebook page
Vintage 414 Wine Bar
Grand opening was July 23. Wine, beer, and cocktails served with small plates, cheese boards, and flatbreads. Dine inside or outside or carry-out. They’re also a retail shop with wine, beer, specialty foods, and gifts. Located at 414 Race St.
Facebook page
Instagram
Website
Warwick
River Cafe
Offering indoor seating. Open Mon-Wed 7am-2pm, Thurs-Fri 7am-8pm.
Facebook page
Williamsburg
Country Kitchen
Inside and outside dining, carry-out, curbside, and delivery. 410-943-1351. Open 6:30am-1:30pm.
Facebook page
W.M. Abbott & Son
Oyster Co.
Now offering their farm-raised Fat Duck Oysters to the general public. Order at 443-614-4033. Learn more on their website.
Facebook page
Woolford
Store
Store open; pick up groceries or food to eat at home or in their limited outdoor seating. 410-228-3020; menu online here; Mon-Sat 6am-9pm; Sun 7am-6pm.
Facebook page
