Guidebook for Chris' Property
Places to Eat Calvert and St. Mary's County
Great local seafood- on the pricier side, but worth it
The Rex is in the historic district of Leonardtown approximately 25 minutes from the Cedar House. http://therexmd.net/ A great place to pop in for mid day appetizer or lunch. This use to be an old theatre and is a very unique place. Also, check out a few other places in Leonardtown. http://thefrontporchmd.com/
http://www.oldetownpub.com/
https://www.heritagechocolateshop.com/
http://www.socialcoffeehouse.company/
9 locals recommend
The Rex
22695 Washington StThe Rex is in the historic district of Leonardtown approximately 25 minutes from the Cedar House. http://therexmd.net/ A great place to pop in for mid day appetizer or lunch. This use to be an old theatre and is a very unique place. Also, check out a few other places in Leonardtown. http://thefrontporchmd.com/
http://www.oldetownpub.com/
https://www.heritagechocolateshop.com/
http://www.socialcoffeehouse.company/
Hook & Vine - Kitchen and Bar
4114 7th StSweet Sues Bake Shop & Coffee
9124 Bay AveBrick Wood Fired Bistro
60 Sherry LnHidden Harbor
14755 Dowell RdCone Island Ice Cream Shoppe
14441 Solomons Island Rd SIce cream cones
Rita's Italian Ice
13450 H G Trueman RdLedo Pizza
3072 Solomons Island RdAbners Crab House
3748 Harbor RdThe CD Cafe
14350 Solomons Island Road SouthGreat food and daily specials.
Charles Street Brasserie
120 Charles StIf you like Tapas this is the place for you.
The Pier Restaurant
14575 Solomons Island Rd SGood food, great sunsets overlooking the Patuxent River
Gateway Restaurant & Lounge
5455 Broomes Island RdNot a fancy place but good home cooking.
Happy Buddha
4985 St Leonard RdAsian cuisine-carry out and close to the cozy cottage house.
Sakura Japanese Steak, Seafood House & Sushi Bar
106 Solomons Island Rd SChipotle Mexican Grill
158 National PlazaOutback Steakhouse
6804 Richmond HwyFive Guys
870 Costley WayBob Evans
3345 Crain HwyStarbucks
55 N Prince Frederick BlvdGreat Tapa restaurant and scenic views of the backside of Solomon's Island
www.charlesstreetbrass.com
22 locals recommend
Charles Street Brasserie
120 Charles StGreat Tapa restaurant and scenic views of the backside of Solomon's Island
www.charlesstreetbrass.com
A revised new menu Spring 2021. Beautiful view overlooks the Patuxent River, St Leonard Creek
19 locals recommend
Veras Restaurant & Marina
1200 White Sands DrA revised new menu Spring 2021. Beautiful view overlooks the Patuxent River, St Leonard Creek
Anglers Seafood Bar And Grill
275 Lore Rdkid friendly casual dining
Excellent seafood. Get there early. Open Thursday through Sunday 5pm to 9 pm
30 locals recommend
Jerry's Place
1541 Solomons Island Rd SExcellent seafood. Get there early. Open Thursday through Sunday 5pm to 9 pm
Beautiful waterfront dining on Solomon's Island
45 locals recommend
The Lighthouse Restaurant and Dockbar
14636 Solomons Island Rd SBeautiful waterfront dining on Solomon's Island
Bugeye Grill
14470 Solomons Island Rd SNice atmosphere with good food and nice scenery on Solomons Island.
La Vela Italian Restaurant
251 C StreetNice atmosphere and good Italian cuisine
Outdoor bar (3 bars) with beautiful waterfront views, live music, sand and palm trees. The Tiki Bar restaurant is on the right side facing the Tiki Bar. Inside restaurant and small inside bar are open all year.
47 locals recommend
The Tiki Bar
85 Charles StOutdoor bar (3 bars) with beautiful waterfront views, live music, sand and palm trees. The Tiki Bar restaurant is on the right side facing the Tiki Bar. Inside restaurant and small inside bar are open all year.
Stoney's Seafood House
3939 Oyster House RdGood seafood open all year. Bar and restaurant are casual.
Traders Seafood Steak & Ale
8132 Bayside RdGood local food and seafood dishes.
The Front Porch
22770 Washington StGreat food and atmosphere in Leonardtown
Sweetbay Restaurant & Bar
22680 Washington StExcellent food
Olde Town Pub
22785 Washington StCasual atmosphere and great food
Clarks Landing, Hollywood, MD 20636, USA
Casual dining on the water
Gluten Free and many food options. Homemade food with fresh choices.
14 locals recommend
Dream Weaver Events & Catering
114 Solomons Island Rd NGluten Free and many food options. Homemade food with fresh choices.
Arts & Culture
Drum Point Lighthouse
14150 Solomons Island Rd SPiney Point Lighthouse Museum & Historic Park
44720 Lighthouse RdAnnmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center
13470 Dowell RdSOF Market
22725 Duke StA cool shopping experience, farmers market and brewery
Entertainment & Activities
Running Hare Vineyard
150 Adelina RdPerigeaux Vineyards & Winery
8650 Mackall RdFlagship Cinemas
200 W Dares Beach RdMovie theatre 15 minutes away
Cove Point Park
750 Cove Point RdWater Park. Fun in the sun for all ages.
Nice brewery to visit during the day...kid friendly and foot trucks.
15 locals recommend
Mully's Brewery
141 Schooner LnNice brewery to visit during the day...kid friendly and foot trucks.
Essentials
Safeway
80 W Dares Beach RdGiant Food
655 Solomons Island Rd NGiant
11740 Rousby Hall RdHarris Teeter is across the bridge from Solomon's Isl;and, approximately 20 minutes from the Cedar cottage.
18 locals recommend
Harris Teeter
44900 St Andrews Church RdHarris Teeter is across the bridge from Solomon's Isl;and, approximately 20 minutes from the Cedar cottage.
Nick's is known for the butcher shop, seafood, wine and a huge selection of craft beers.
15 locals recommend
Nick's of Calvert
930 Costley WayNick's is known for the butcher shop, seafood, wine and a huge selection of craft beers.
Weis Markets
210 H G Trueman RdWeis Market has two locations, Lusby and Prince Frederick.
Drinks & Nightlife
This fun indoor and outdoor store is also a wine bar, live music, craft beer and a great little boutique. https://thewheel-store.com/tavern
18 locals recommend
The Wheel House Beer Garden
4109 7th StThis fun indoor and outdoor store is also a wine bar, live music, craft beer and a great little boutique. https://thewheel-store.com/tavern
Local bar and grill just one mile from the Cedar Cottage. Live music on Saturday nights.
6 locals recommend
The Tavern
4975 St Leonard RdLocal bar and grill just one mile from the Cedar Cottage. Live music on Saturday nights.
Vera's is on the Patuxent River and offers live music Saturday evenings. Also, they have an all you can eat seafood buffet on Friday nights and menu specials through out the week and most weekends. http://www.verasbeachclub.net/
19 locals recommend
Veras Restaurant & Marina
1200 White Sands DrVera's is on the Patuxent River and offers live music Saturday evenings. Also, they have an all you can eat seafood buffet on Friday nights and menu specials through out the week and most weekends. http://www.verasbeachclub.net/
Tap House 1637
23418 Three Notch RdLive music can often be heard here
Brick Wood Fired Bistro
www.brickwfb.com
Great place for couples or families for dinner, drinks and excellent pizza. Happy hour all week long.
22 locals recommend
Brick Wood Fired Bistro
60 Sherry LnBrick Wood Fired Bistro
www.brickwfb.com
Great place for couples or families for dinner, drinks and excellent pizza. Happy hour all week long.
Take a wine tour, tasting and live music.
https://perigeaux.com/
26 locals recommend
Perigeaux Vineyards & Winery
8650 Mackall RdTake a wine tour, tasting and live music.
https://perigeaux.com/
Beautiful view of Solomon's backside of island.
45 locals recommend
The Lighthouse Restaurant and Dockbar
14636 Solomons Island Rd SBeautiful view of Solomon's backside of island.
Restaurant, tastings, outdoor space for kids, farmers market, art market and very cool spot to shop.
9 locals recommend
Brudergarten (Bru)
22725 Duke StRestaurant, tastings, outdoor space for kids, farmers market, art market and very cool spot to shop.
Nice waterfront restaurant, marina, outdoor bar, live music, and slot machines
51 locals recommend
Rod 'N' Reel Restaurant
4160 Mears AveNice waterfront restaurant, marina, outdoor bar, live music, and slot machines
Amish Market in St. Mary's County
A great place to get fresh produce, breads and pastries, flower, plants, cakes, pies and local honey etc....
37600 New Market Road, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622
A great little town along the Chesapeake Bay, enjoy a stroll on the boardwalk, small shops, art gallery, coffee and antiques.
24 locals recommend
North Beach Farmers' Market
9010 Chesapeake AveA great little town along the Chesapeake Bay, enjoy a stroll on the boardwalk, small shops, art gallery, coffee and antiques.
Chesapeake Beach
Small town along the Chesapeake Bay.
Solomons Island Gazebo
Solomons BoardwalkParks & Nature
Flag Ponds Nature Park
1525 Flag Ponds PkwyAmerican Chestnut Land Trust South Side Trailhead
1985 Scientists Cliffs RdThis portion of the Land Trust hiking trails has a kayak launch. Check their website for more information. https://www.acltweb.org/
20 locals recommend
American Chestnut Land Trust
676 Double Oak Rd This portion of the Land Trust hiking trails has a kayak launch. Check their website for more information. https://www.acltweb.org/
Hike to the beach! (1.5 each way) may not be suited for small children. The park has a playground, pond and hiking trails.
102 locals recommend
Calvert Cliffs State Park
10540 H G Trueman RdHike to the beach! (1.5 each way) may not be suited for small children. The park has a playground, pond and hiking trails.
Battle Creek Cypress Swamp Sanctuary
2880 Grays RdLeonardtown Wharf Park
State Highway 326Kayak to the wharf from Leonardtown Winery, McIntosh Run
Chesapeake Beach Water Park
4079 Gordon Stinnett Avehttps://chesapeakebeachwaterpark.com/
A fun family day learning about historic Calvert County, small museum, beach, archeology tours, kayak launch and more.
http://www.jefpat.org/
38 locals recommend
Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum
10515 Mackall RdA fun family day learning about historic Calvert County, small museum, beach, archeology tours, kayak launch and more.
http://www.jefpat.org/
A nice park with multiple playgrounds. Very well kept up and during summer season the water park is open.
17 locals recommend
Cove Point Park
750 Cove Point RdA nice park with multiple playgrounds. Very well kept up and during summer season the water park is open.
A great place to visit to learn about life here hundreds of years ago. Learn about the Native American culture and early settlers. Beautiful scenery along the St. Mary's River.
14 locals recommend
Historic St Mary's City Visitor Center
18751 Hogaboom LnA great place to visit to learn about life here hundreds of years ago. Learn about the Native American culture and early settlers. Beautiful scenery along the St. Mary's River.
Leonardtown Wharf Park
State Highway 326Piney Point Lighthouse Museum & Historic Park
44720 Lighthouse Rd