Guidebook for Shady Side, MD

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Guidebook for Shady Side, MD

Food Scene

(410) 867-7110. 3 pm – 9 pm (Tues – Thurs); 11 am – 9 pm (Fri-Sat); 11 am – 8:30 pm (Sun). Great seafood. Extremely popular and busy on the weekends. Try the fresh oysters on the half shell and the buffalo cauliflower bites. Live music at the dock bar on Saturdays and Sundays starting at 3 pm.
48 locals recommend
Skipper's Pier Restaurant & Dock Bar
6158 Drum Point Rd
48 locals recommend
(410) 867-7110. 3 pm – 9 pm (Tues – Thurs); 11 am – 9 pm (Fri-Sat); 11 am – 8:30 pm (Sun). Great seafood. Extremely popular and busy on the weekends. Try the fresh oysters on the half shell and the buffalo cauliflower bites. Live music at the dock bar on Saturdays and Sundays starting at 3 pm.
Now serving the Impossible Burger! The BBQ nachos are enough to be shared as a meal for two. 8 AM – 8 PM most days (closes at 6 PM on Sundays).
Wagonwheel Restaurant
5451 Deale Churchton Rd
Now serving the Impossible Burger! The BBQ nachos are enough to be shared as a meal for two. 8 AM – 8 PM most days (closes at 6 PM on Sundays).
Breakfast & lunch only. Call your order in ahead of time if you are in a rush -- service can be slow. Open 7 AM – 2 PM. (410) 867-441.
8 locals recommend
Drift Wood Diner
1468 Snug Harbor Rd
8 locals recommend
Breakfast & lunch only. Call your order in ahead of time if you are in a rush -- service can be slow. Open 7 AM – 2 PM. (410) 867-441.
Orient Express Carry-Out
(410) 867-7711.
Approx. 30 min. drive. (443) 964-6381. 11 am – 10 pm (Sun – Thurs); 11 am – 11 pm (Fri – Sat).
24 locals recommend
Plaza Mexico
9200 Bay Ave
24 locals recommend
Approx. 30 min. drive. (443) 964-6381. 11 am – 10 pm (Sun – Thurs); 11 am – 11 pm (Fri – Sat).
(410) 867-3003. 10:30 AM – midnight (Sun – Thurs); 10:30 AM – 1 AM (Fri – Sat).
55 locals recommend
Domino's Pizza
9450 Georgia Ave
55 locals recommend
(410) 867-3003. 10:30 AM – midnight (Sun – Thurs); 10:30 AM – 1 AM (Fri – Sat).
(410) 867-2667. 11 am – 10 pm (Mon – Thurs); 11 – 11 pm (Fri – Sat); 12 – 9 pm (Sun).
62 locals recommend
Ledo Pizza
7435 Georgia Ave NW
62 locals recommend
(410) 867-2667. 11 am – 10 pm (Mon – Thurs); 11 – 11 pm (Fri – Sat); 12 – 9 pm (Sun).
Good seafood (especially the scallops). Outdoor area is open for dining in the spring and summer. Open seven days a week for both lunch and dinner. Takes reservations - (410) 867-1138.
25 locals recommend
Dockside Restaurant & Sports Bar
421 Deale Rd
25 locals recommend
Good seafood (especially the scallops). Outdoor area is open for dining in the spring and summer. Open seven days a week for both lunch and dinner. Takes reservations - (410) 867-1138.
Friendly servers. Outdoor seating and seasonal tiki bar. Good seafood options (chile lime shrimp is especially good). Fri and Sat night dancing and live music. Accepts reservations - (410) 867-2300.
44 locals recommend
Pirates Cove Restaurant and Dock Bar
4817 Riverside Dr
44 locals recommend
Friendly servers. Outdoor seating and seasonal tiki bar. Good seafood options (chile lime shrimp is especially good). Fri and Sat night dancing and live music. Accepts reservations - (410) 867-2300.
Super friendly service; excellent margaritas. Try the pulled pork with the black beans! Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 11AM–10PM; Sunday 3–9PM; Monday Closed
16 locals recommend
JesseJay's Latin Inspired Kitchen
5471 Muddy Creek Rd
16 locals recommend
Super friendly service; excellent margaritas. Try the pulled pork with the black beans! Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 11AM–10PM; Sunday 3–9PM; Monday Closed
Small but fresh sushi restaurant -- eat in or carry-out. Hours: Mon-Thurs 11 AM - 9:30 PM; Fri-Sat 11 AM - 10 PM; Sunday Closed
19 locals recommend
Deale Umai Sushi House
657 Deale Rd
19 locals recommend
Small but fresh sushi restaurant -- eat in or carry-out. Hours: Mon-Thurs 11 AM - 9:30 PM; Fri-Sat 11 AM - 10 PM; Sunday Closed
Solid food but less crowded than other nearby options because it is not on the water
13 locals recommend
Petie Greens
6103 Drum Point Rd
13 locals recommend
Solid food but less crowded than other nearby options because it is not on the water
Fresh made-to-order donuts. Limited smoothies and acai bowl options. Call ahead if you're in a rush. 301-325-8783 Friday-Sunday 7 am – 1 pm
Sandy Pony Donuts Deale
620 e Bay Front Rd
Fresh made-to-order donuts. Limited smoothies and acai bowl options. Call ahead if you're in a rush. 301-325-8783 Friday-Sunday 7 am – 1 pm

Essentials

7 am – 9 pm (daily). Standard grocery store with the largest selection of food in the area. Note that you cannot buy beer, wine or alcohol at grocery stores in MD.
30 locals recommend
Christopher's Fine Foods
5570 Shady Side Rd
30 locals recommend
7 am – 9 pm (daily). Standard grocery store with the largest selection of food in the area. Note that you cannot buy beer, wine or alcohol at grocery stores in MD.
Small, family-owned market. Sells beer, wine and liquor. Looking for a quick bite to eat? Head straight to the back to the deli counter. If no one is at the counter, ring the bell. I recommend trying the crab soup or the pulled pork sandwich with coleslaw. Open daily (except Christmas, Thanksgiving, and Easter).
Shady Side Market
1481 Snug Harbor Rd
Small, family-owned market. Sells beer, wine and liquor. Looking for a quick bite to eat? Head straight to the back to the deli counter. If no one is at the counter, ring the bell. I recommend trying the crab soup or the pulled pork sandwich with coleslaw. Open daily (except Christmas, Thanksgiving, and Easter).
Well stocked liquor store. (410) 867-3888. 9 am – 8:30 pm (Sun – Thurs); 9 am – 9:30 pm (Fri-Sat). Try the Charm City Meade -- made locally in Baltimore.
Soco Fine Wines And Craft Beers
5738 Deale Churchton Rd
Well stocked liquor store. (410) 867-3888. 9 am – 8:30 pm (Sun – Thurs); 9 am – 9:30 pm (Fri-Sat). Try the Charm City Meade -- made locally in Baltimore.
This Citgo has a drive through liquor store/window. 6 am – 9 pm (Mon – Fri); 7 am – 9 pm (Sat); 7 am – 7 pm (Sun). Steamed crabs available at red trailer in parking lot and fresh produce often for sale on weekends.
PARK'S GAS & GO
454 E Bay Front Rd
This Citgo has a drive through liquor store/window. 6 am – 9 pm (Mon – Fri); 7 am – 9 pm (Sat); 7 am – 7 pm (Sun). Steamed crabs available at red trailer in parking lot and fresh produce often for sale on weekends.
6 am - midnight.
804 locals recommend
Giant Food
1345 Park Rd NW
804 locals recommend
6 am - midnight.
More than a gas station, Royal Farms is your best bet to pick up pre-made food. Fried chicken, chicken tenders, sandwiches, pre-made salads, yogurt, ice cream and more! Does not sell alcohol, wine or beer.
6 locals recommend
Royal Farms
517 Ritchie Hwy
6 locals recommend
More than a gas station, Royal Farms is your best bet to pick up pre-made food. Fried chicken, chicken tenders, sandwiches, pre-made salads, yogurt, ice cream and more! Does not sell alcohol, wine or beer.

Shopping

Sells fishing licenses as well as tackle/bait if you want to fish off the community pier. Tackle shop is open daily from 6 am - 6 pm. 485 Deale Road, Deale, MD.
Tri-State Marine
5861 Deale Churchton Rd
Sells fishing licenses as well as tackle/bait if you want to fish off the community pier. Tackle shop is open daily from 6 am - 6 pm. 485 Deale Road, Deale, MD.

Drinks & Nightlife

Tasting room open Saturday and Sunday 1-5 pm. Specializes in the production of European-style dry wines. $10 per person for wine tasting. Does not serve food, but you are welcome to bring snacks or a picnic to eat at the tables adjacent to the tasting room.
6 locals recommend
Thanksgiving Farm Winery
195 Harwood Rd
6 locals recommend
Tasting room open Saturday and Sunday 1-5 pm. Specializes in the production of European-style dry wines. $10 per person for wine tasting. Does not serve food, but you are welcome to bring snacks or a picnic to eat at the tables adjacent to the tasting room.
(443) 607-4931. Noon – 2 am (Mon – Sat); Noon – midnight (Sun).
Corner Grille
1406 Cedarhurst Rd
(443) 607-4931. Noon – 2 am (Mon – Sat); Noon – midnight (Sun).
Fri-Sat: noon - 9ish; otherwise: noon - 6 pm. Stop at Gina's next door for food before or after.
8 locals recommend
Eastern Shore Brewing
605 S Talbot St
8 locals recommend
Fri-Sat: noon - 9ish; otherwise: noon - 6 pm. Stop at Gina's next door for food before or after.
Hand-crafted spirits by transforming raw ingredients (molasses, sugar, local grains) into splendid liquor (rum, corn whiskey, rye whiskey) step by step, in very small batches, using traditional pot stills made in Kentucky. Tasting room open for tastings & sales Sunday 11-3PM, Monday - Friday 12-5PM, & Saturday 11-6PM (with tours at 2 & 4PM) - private tours & tastings available by appointment.
6 locals recommend
Lyon Rum Distillery & Tasting Room
605 South Talbot Street
6 locals recommend
Hand-crafted spirits by transforming raw ingredients (molasses, sugar, local grains) into splendid liquor (rum, corn whiskey, rye whiskey) step by step, in very small batches, using traditional pot stills made in Kentucky. Tasting room open for tastings & sales Sunday 11-3PM, Monday - Friday 12-5PM, & Saturday 11-6PM (with tours at 2 & 4PM) - private tours & tastings available by appointment.
Fun bar offering live music (Fri/Sat/Sun late afternoons and early evenings), pub food and a few steamed seafood options. Also offers carry-out if you prefer to eat at the house. (410) 867-0949.
30 locals recommend
Happy Harbor Restaurant
533 Deale Rd
30 locals recommend
Fun bar offering live music (Fri/Sat/Sun late afternoons and early evenings), pub food and a few steamed seafood options. Also offers carry-out if you prefer to eat at the house. (410) 867-0949.

Entertainment & Activities

Kayak rentals ($30/day single, $40/day tandem), kayak fishing (equipment included), SUP rentals ($40/day), eco tours, etc.
13 locals recommend
Chesapeake Paddle Sports
6124 Drum Point Rd
13 locals recommend
Kayak rentals ($30/day single, $40/day tandem), kayak fishing (equipment included), SUP rentals ($40/day), eco tours, etc.
Monday 11:00 am to 6:00 pm; Tuesday through Sunday 11:00 am to 7:00 pm. Summer Camp Days are Wednesdays and Thursdays until 2:00 pm. Fridays - from July 7 through August 11 Extended Hours: 11:00 am to 9:30 pm. Weather Permitting NO outside food or drink allowed. More information about rates here: http://www.chesapeakebeachwaterpark.com/tickets.html.
44 locals recommend
Chesapeake Beach Water Park
4079 Gordon Stinnett Ave
44 locals recommend
Monday 11:00 am to 6:00 pm; Tuesday through Sunday 11:00 am to 7:00 pm. Summer Camp Days are Wednesdays and Thursdays until 2:00 pm. Fridays - from July 7 through August 11 Extended Hours: 11:00 am to 9:30 pm. Weather Permitting NO outside food or drink allowed. More information about rates here: http://www.chesapeakebeachwaterpark.com/tickets.html.
Poker, slots, concerts/live entertainment.
359 locals recommend
MGM National Harbor
101 MGM National Ave
359 locals recommend
Poker, slots, concerts/live entertainment.
143 locals recommend
Six Flags America
13710 Central Ave
143 locals recommend

Arts & Culture

In addition to the museum and gardens, they offer once a month Sundae Sundays where you can purchase sundaes and the kids can play croquet, badminton and other games on the lawn. See their website for event dates: http://captainaverymuseum.org/.
8 locals recommend
Captain Salem Avery Museum
1418 E West Shady Side Rd
8 locals recommend
In addition to the museum and gardens, they offer once a month Sundae Sundays where you can purchase sundaes and the kids can play croquet, badminton and other games on the lawn. See their website for event dates: http://captainaverymuseum.org/.
Collection of Chesapeake Bay artifacts, exhibitions, and vessels. 9 AM - 5 PM daily.
39 locals recommend
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
213 N Talbot St
39 locals recommend
Collection of Chesapeake Bay artifacts, exhibitions, and vessels. 9 AM - 5 PM daily.

Parks & Nature

Free and open to the public from 6am to 10pm. A boardwalk, swimming, sunning, surfing, fishing, kayaking and canoeing. During the summer, free family activities six nights a week, including concerts, movies, even Beach Olympics.
200 locals recommend
Ocean City
200 locals recommend
Free and open to the public from 6am to 10pm. A boardwalk, swimming, sunning, surfing, fishing, kayaking and canoeing. During the summer, free family activities six nights a week, including concerts, movies, even Beach Olympics.
Open daily May 1st through October 31st, 6:00 a.m. to dusk. During periods of high visitation, when Breezy's capacity has reached maximum it will be closed and traffic will be turned away from the entrance. When that occurs, no additional vehicles / visitors will be allowed to enter. Half mile of sandy beach. 200-foot fishing and crabbing pier. Netted swimming area. Playground. Bath houses. Grills. Shaded picnic areas. Summer rates: Adult (Ages 12 and up) $10; Child (Ages 3 to 11) $6; Senior (Ages 60 and up) $6; Children (2 and under) Free.
10 locals recommend
Breezy Point Beach & Campground
5300 Breezy Point Rd
10 locals recommend
Open daily May 1st through October 31st, 6:00 a.m. to dusk. During periods of high visitation, when Breezy's capacity has reached maximum it will be closed and traffic will be turned away from the entrance. When that occurs, no additional vehicles / visitors will be allowed to enter. Half mile of sandy beach. 200-foot fishing and crabbing pier. Netted swimming area. Playground. Bath houses. Grills. Shaded picnic areas. Summer rates: Adult (Ages 12 and up) $10; Child (Ages 3 to 11) $6; Senior (Ages 60 and up) $6; Children (2 and under) Free.
786-acre Maryland State Park. Swimming Beaches, Picnicking, Fishing, Crabbing, Boating, Hiking, Youth Group Camping, Areas of Historical Interest and Wildlife Viewing. The Park also offers a marina store and boat rentals. A portion of South Beach has lifeguards from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays, and 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekends and holidays, Memorial Day to Labor Day.
99 locals recommend
Sandy Point State Park
1100 E College Pkwy
99 locals recommend
786-acre Maryland State Park. Swimming Beaches, Picnicking, Fishing, Crabbing, Boating, Hiking, Youth Group Camping, Areas of Historical Interest and Wildlife Viewing. The Park also offers a marina store and boat rentals. A portion of South Beach has lifeguards from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays, and 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekends and holidays, Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Day-use park featuring a sandy beach, unique fossils, recycled tire playground, fishing, a freshwater and tidal marshland and 13 miles of hiking trails. During periods of high visitation, when the park’s capacity is reached, the park will be closed and traffic will be turned away from the park entrance. Sunrise to sunset daily, year round. $5/vehicle. Cash only.
102 locals recommend
Calvert Cliffs State Park
10540 H G Trueman Rd
102 locals recommend
Day-use park featuring a sandy beach, unique fossils, recycled tire playground, fishing, a freshwater and tidal marshland and 13 miles of hiking trails. During periods of high visitation, when the park’s capacity is reached, the park will be closed and traffic will be turned away from the park entrance. Sunrise to sunset daily, year round. $5/vehicle. Cash only.
Easy boardwalk-type trail. Great for a walk, run or short bike ride.
Chesapeake Beach Railway Trail
Chesapeake Beach Railway Trail
Easy boardwalk-type trail. Great for a walk, run or short bike ride.