Talbot County Maryland's renaissance is in high gear, and new restaurants of all varieties have opened like mushrooms. Picturesque streets in our historic villages offer sidewalk cafes, casual pubs, fine-dining, and places where locals gather in the evening for seafood delicacies, a glass of wine and a good song around the piano bar.
The Crab Claw Restaurant
The Crab Claw Restaurant specializes in fresh Chesapeake Bay seafood and steamed Maryland blue crabs. Spectacular harbor view and waterfront deck dining. Carryout available. Located in St. Michaels, we are open from March through early December. 410-745-2900.
304 Mill Street, St. Michaels, MD 21663
Scossa Restaurant & Lounge
Encounter the delectable food and wine of Scossa Restaurant & Lounge where you will savor the classic Northern Italian cuisine created by Chef Giancarlo Tondin. With an emphasis on quality, only the freshest ingredients are selected to create cuisine that reinvigorates traditional Italian recipes. Experience the sophisticated chic decor and lively ambiance of the Scossa dinning room, bar and lounge or dine alfresco at the Scossa Cafe and enjoy the picturesque charm of Easton's historic town center. 410-822-2202
410-822-2202 Downtown Easton across from the Courthouse
Portofino Restaurante Italiano
Welcome to Portofino Ristorante Italiano. Come experience our casually elegant fine dining in an intimate setting. Our promise to you, our patron, is that you will enjoy as good a meal here as you would if you went to Italy. The restaurant features two dining levels - the main floor seats 25 and downstairs seats 45. Our downstairs dining level is perfect for small private dinner parties. Call us for reservations and to discuss menu options. 410-770-9200
4 West Dover St, Easton, MD 21601
Bartlett Pear
Located in historic downtown Easton Bartlett Pear INN is a historic fine dining restaurant. Jordan and Alice Lloyd have proudly taken this beautiful 220-year old home and turned it into a magnificent restaurant and CHIC cocktail lounge.
The full bar offers a warm comfortable ambiance with an extensive wine list. On comfortable days and evenings you may enjoy dining on our outdoor patio.
In Japan Restaurant
Experience the excitement and flavors of Japan as you enjoy succulent seafood, tender chicken, juicy steaks, and garden-fresh vegetables grilled to delicious perfection in an extraordinary theater.At the heart of the “In Japan” experience is the teppanyaki table, around which guests gather and enjoy a meal expertly prepared and cooked to perfection on a steel grill, right before their eyes — by a chef who is as much entertainer as culinary master. The meal begins with a delicate Japanese onion soup, followed by a salad with ginger dressing. The chef will prepare your chicken, beef or seafood, along with vegetables, hibachi-style on the sizzling grill surface. Be sure to enjoy the show, because In Japan chefs entertain you as they cook your meal. Your entrée will be served with homemade dipping sauces and steamed rice, or if you prefer, In Japan’s mouthwatering Hibachi rice. You may also order tempura, sushi and specialty rolls or sushi.We also feature a scrumptious sushi bar menu, with delicious fresh items including specialty rolls, which can be enjoyed as a meal or an appetizer. In Japan Restaurant is open for dinner 7 nights a week, lunch Sunday through Friday, on Marlboro Ave. in Easton. Call 410-443-0681 for reservations.
Tidewater Inn Hunter's Tavern
Recently renovated but still offering the casual elegance that it was once known for, Hunters' Tavern has come back to the Tidewater Inn. Offering traditional American fare and featuring local Chesapeake Bay specials and seafood, our cuisine is certain to delight locals and visitors alike. Reservations 410-822-1300
Martini's Restaurant
Just across from Courthouse Square in historic downtown Easton, Martini’s is a restaurant you must experience! Martini’s redefines the conventional perception of Eastern Shore restaurants. Sophisticated but not pretentious, Martini’s defines contemporary elegance with a jubilant flair. Martini's is elegant. Martini's is casual. Martini's is fun with a very relaxing and attractive dining room. Guests at Martini’s will enjoy a diverse menu featuring items that range from new twists on traditional fare to signature Eastern Shore dishes with generous portions, reasonable prices, and attentive service. The exquisite desserts and breads are made on premises daily! 410-820-4100
14 Washington St, Easton, MD 21601
Osteria Alfredo
Osteria Alfredo is a genuine Italian Restaurant with Italian operators just a short walk from downtown Easton. Open Monday through Saturday serving wonderful pastas and other dishes for lunch and dinner. Osteria Alfredo also offers catering. 410-822-9088
210 Marlboro Ave, Easton, MD 21601
Chick-Fil-A, Easton
Chick-Fil-A is in the Waterside Village Shopping Center just off of Rt. 322 at Marlboro Road.
Washington Street Pub
The owners of the Washington Street Pub invite you to dine and drink in one of Easton's best restaurants. Full lunch and dinner menu with anything from sandwiches to steaks and seafood, and daily specials and great spirits - two floors of dining, located right across from the courthouse. Open seven days for lunch and dinner. 410-822-9011
20 North Washington Street, Easton, MD 21601 - 410-822-9011
Darnell's Grill & Catering
Located right behind the Tidewater Inn in downtown Easton is Darnell's Grill and Catering, featuring barbecue home cooked southern specialties. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Darnell's is locally famous for his home made sauces and his bbq ribs. 410-770-5534
22 N. Harrison St, Easton, MD 21601
How to eat a crab without looking like a tourist
The Chesapeake Bay is famous for the experience of eating steamed Maryland Blue Crabs. This is not an easy task for the uninformed. Watch this brief video for a demonstration on how to eat a crab without looking like a tourist, filmed at the Crab Claw restaurant in St Michaels, MD.
Anywhere in Talbot County
Sherwood's Landing at The Inn at Perry Cabin
The cuisine is based on the riches of the locality, fresh fish and produce and Chesapeake specialties mixed with some fine international fare. 410-745-2200
308 Watkins Lane St. Michaels, MD 21663 - Phone: 410 745 2200 - Toll Free: 1 800 722 2949
Tilghman Recipes
Learn two carefully held seafood recipes from Harrison's Chesapeake House including their famous oyster fritters and soft shell crab.
Legal Spirits Tavern
Serving lunch and dinner, 7 days, 11am-10pm and Sunday supper starting at 2 pm. Happy Hour Monday-Friday, 4-7pm. Try "ShoreBoys" Cream of Crab Soup, the chef's award-winning creation, also available to take home. Seafood, steaks, and extensive menu. 410-820-0765
42 East Dover Street Easton, MD 21601
Inn at 202 Dover
Start with cocktails in our lounge or wood-paneled library. Dine on our enclosed porches for a "window on Easton" or in our adjacent dining room. The restaurant features Dover sole, natural aged steak and whole Maine lobster. Several of our menu items are prepared tableside. Our Easton, MD restaurant is elegant; our food is meticulously prepared; yet, our atmosphere is relaxed. We want you to have a great meal and feel at home in our home. (866) 450-7600
202 E. Dover St, Easton, MD 21601