Diners' Choice: Best Ambiance restaurants in Eastern Shore

OpenTable

Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best ambiance 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 Dive Club

4.8

4.8 (134)

$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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HeatherVIP

Dined today

We had not been in awhile, and it never disappoints!

Osprey Point Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (543)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Rock Hall

About the restaurant

Our fine dining restaurant has a reputation for being one of the best in Kent County. We pride ourselves on having a fresh seasonal menu, high quality ingredients and a chef that puts care into preparing every meal. The dining room's casual elegance will make you feel at home whether you are stepping off the dock or celebrating that special occasion. Please stop in for a drink and hors d'oeuvres at the bar or make a reservation for dinner. We welcome transient boaters throughout the season and offer free dockage while dining in our restaurant.

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EileenVIP

Dined on Dec 7, 2024

This is a charming restaurant aimed at a mature guest. The menu is somewhat limited but we were able to make a nice selection. The main portions are on the small side and not quite as tasty as we had hoped. We were left wanting more for the price and build up of this establishment.

The Stewart

4.9

4.9 (159)

$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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Macey

Dined 6 days ago

The Stewart was a little piece of heaven on our getaway to the Eastern Shore! Def recommend for a fabulous date night.

Bas Rouge

4.9

4.9 (959)

$50 and over

Contemporary European

Easton

About the restaurant

For party sizes of 6 guests or more, please call the restaurant at (410) 822-1637.
Bas Rouge is a modern European restaurant offering an impeccable integration of fine dining, a world class wine list, and elegant service. The high style and gorgeous interior offer inspiration in one of the Eastern Seaboard's cultural and historic gems, Easton, Talbot County, Maryland. The dining experience is refined, and the dishes are characterized by their polished adaptation of traditional Viennese and European classics, with ingredients from the finest local purveyors and farms.

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PaulVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Perfection executed consistently … been coming for years….. menu changes regularly but service/ambiance/quality remain incredibly high. Portion sizes are perfect as well. Always an exquisite evening

Bridges Restaurant - MD

4.8

4.8 (2073)

$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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BonnieVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Delicious food abd great service! Decorated beautifully for Christmas too!

18Twenty

4.5

4.5 (173)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Stevensville

About the restaurant

Farm to table dishes, craft cocktails, and a cozy, upscale casual atmosphere.

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Rebecca

Dined on Nov 29, 2024

My adult family of 6 went to 18Twenty the evening after Thanksgiving since my kids were in town. We wound up in a gorgeous private room since it wasn't crowded that evening. The entire Manor was lit up and decorated for Christmas and it was really beautiful and festive. Food was wonderful--from the fresh oysters to the rockfish to the steak tips special of the evening. Service was attentive and lovely. It really was a perfect night.

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Popular dish

Sauteed Mussels

The Retriever Bar & The Decoy Bottle Shop

4.8

4.8 (49)

$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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Peter

Dined 4 days ago

Hidden treasure. Incredible extra long narrow marble bar in the front and beautiful dining room in the back with a wine lounge feel. Wait staff was phenomenal.

Theo's Steak, Sides & Spirits - St. Michael's

4.8

4.8 (1617)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

St Michaels / Tilghman Island

About the restaurant

Welcome to the original Theo's Steakhouse, located on Talbot Street in charming St. Michaels, Maryland. We serve hand-carved steaks, craft cocktails, local seafood, upscale appetizers and all-American classics. Add flair to your meal and book a champagne sabering; extend your dinner party and finish with dessert and a port tonging. Happy hour is 4-6 pm Tuesday through Sunday. Shorts & boat shoes welcome!

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WilliamVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Always wonderful! Chance is the best! Husband loved the Steak Diane & I always order the Thanksgiving dinner

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4.8

4.8 (183)

$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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Steve

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

Fun spot, service was very good, we need to understand the menu better, but overall pleased with our meal

Momma Maria's

4.8

4.8 (84)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Trappe

About the restaurant

Welcome to Momma Maria’s Mediterranean Bistro & Bar. Our menu offers mouth-watering, stone-hearth artisan pizzas created right in front of you, or a variety of dishes that embody the bold tastes of Italy and Greece. Chef Christopher Clark combines classic Mediterranean flavors with local seasonal ingredients and has created a menu that tastes as exquisite as it looks. Whether you’re in the mood for a beer & wings or a glass of Cabernet & a filet mignon— at Momma Maria’s we offer something for everyone.

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Sue

Dined on Dec 12, 2024

Lovely interior. Food very good… and half price bottle of wine! Highly recommend

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