Dock Bars of the Chesapeake Bay
We have compiled a PropTalk and reader-suggested list of some of the best dock bars in Chesapeake Bay Country. We’ve sorted the bars alphabetically by Upper (north of the Bay Bridge), Middle (Bay Bridge to Virginia line), and Lower Bay (Virginia line to Virginia Beach), but we understand that we may have missed a few. Always remember to take along a designated skipper/driver for your adventures, and if we missed your favorite spot, email [email protected] for inclusion.
Broken Oar Bar and Grill
(Previously Nabbs Creek Dock Bar)
Nabbs Creek Marina, Nabbs Creek
(443) 818-9070
https://brokenoarbarandgrill.com/
Chesapeake Inn Restaurant and Marina
-2040 C&D Canal Mooring Basin
(410) 885-2040
39° 31.5N 75° 17.19W
Jellyfish Joel’s Tiki Bar
Mears Great Oak Landing Marina, Fairlee Creek
(410) 778-2101
Jellyfish Joel's Facebook
Long Beach Marina Restaurant
Long Beach Marina, Frog Mortar Creek
410.335.7547
http://www.lbmrestaurant.com/
River Watch Restaurant and Marina
Middle River at Hopkins Creek
(410) 687-1422
www.riverwatchrestaurant.com
Row Boat Willie’s Dock Bar
Miller’s Island, Bill's Yacht Basin
(410) 477-5137
Row Boat Willie's Dock Bar Facebook
Shanty Beach Bar
Eastern Shore Chesapeake Bay, Tolchester Marina
(410) 778-1400
http://www.tolchestermarina.com/
Signals Caribbean Grille
Skipjack Cove Yachting Resort and Marina, Sassafras River
(410) 275-1352
http://www.skipjackcove.com/restaurant
Sue Island Grill and Crab House
Sue Creek, off Middle River
(410) 574-0009
sueislandgrillandcrabhouse.com
The Beach Bar
(Previously: Point Pleasant Beach Tavern)
Furnace Creek
(410) 553-0600
The Beach Bar Facebook
Waterman’s Crab House Restaurant and Dock Bar
Rock Hall Harbor
(410) 639-2261
https://www.watermanscrabhouse.com/
Angler’s Seafood Bar & Grill
Back Creek, off Patuxent River
(410) 326-2772
http://anglers-seafood.com/
Blue Point Provision Company
Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay, Choptank River
(410) 901-6410
Blue Point Provision Company Facebook
Boatyard Bar and Grill
(not technically a dock bar, but come on, this place is a boater’s paradise with plenty of nearby marinas)
(410) 216-6206
www.boatyardbarandgrill.com
Charles Street Brasserie
Back Creek, off Patuxent River
(443) 404-5332
http://charlesstreetbrass.com/
Courtney’s Seafood Restaurant
Smith Creek, off St. Mary’s River
(301) 872-4403
http://courtneysseafoodrestaurant.com/
Davis’s Pub
(again, not technically a dock bar but an Eastport institution)
(410) 268-7432
davispub.com
Deep Creek Restaurant and Marina
Deep Creek, off Magothy River
(410) 757-4045
www.deepcreekrestaurant.com
Dockside Restaurant and Sports Bar
Rockhold Creek
(410) 867-1138
http://www.docksiderestaurantmd.com/
Dockside Restaurant and Tiki Bar
Monroe Creek, off Potomac River
(804) 224-8726
https://www.docksidetikibar.com/
Hemingway’s Restaurant
Bay Bridge Marina, Kent Island
(410) 604-0999
http://hemingwaysbaybridge.com/
Hidden Harbour Café
(previously Four Winds Café)
Back Creek, off Patuxent River
(410) 326-1100
Hidden Harbour Cafe Facebook
Kentmorr Restaurant and Crab House
Kentmorr Marina, Kent Island
(410) 643-2263
https://www.kentmorr.com/
Mike’s Crab House North
White Rocks Marina, Rock Creek, Pasadena
(410) 255-7946
http://www.mikesnorth.com/
Morris Point Restaurant
Canoe Neck Creek, off Potomac River
(301) 769-2500
http://www.morris-point.com/
Palm Beach Willies Floating Dock Bar and Grill
Slaughter Creek
(410) 221-5111
http://palmbeachwilliesti.com/
Pirate’s Cove Restaurant & Dock Bar
Pirates Cove Marina, West River
(410) 867-3600
piratescovemd.com/
Portside Seafood Restaurant
Cambridge Creek, off Choptank River
(410) 228-9007
http://www.portsidemaryland.com/
Reluctant Navigator Restaurant
Tall Timbers Marina, Herring Creek
(301) 994-1508
http://www.talltimbersmarinasomd.com/
Sam’s on the Waterfront
Chesapeake Harbour Marina, off Severn River
(410) 263-3600
samsonthewaterfront.com
Snappers Waterfront Café
Cambridge Creek, off Choptank River
(410) 228-0112
http://www.snapperswaterfrontcafe.com/
Stoney’s Kingfishers Seafood Bar and Grill
Back Creek, off Patuxent River
(410) 394-0236
http://stoneysseafoodhouse.com/kingfishers/
Stoney’s Seafood House at Broomes Island
Island Creek, off Patuxent River
(410) 586-1888
stoneysseafoodhouse.com
Stoney’s Seafood House at Clarke’s Landing
Cuckold Creek, off Patuxent River
(301) 373-3986
http://stoneysseafoodhouse.com/
Suicide Bridge Restaurant
Cabin Creek, off Choptank River
(410) 943-4689
https://www.suicide-bridge-restaurant.com/
Sunset Cove Waterfront Restaurant and Snorkel’s Bar
Smith Creek, off St. Mary’s River
(301) 872-5020
Sunset Cove Waterfront Restaurant Facebook
The Boathouse at Anchored Inn
Hidden Harbour Marina, Rockhold Creek
(410) 867-9668
The Boathouse at Anchored Inn Facebook
The Island Hideaway
Back Creek, off Patuxent River
(410) 449-6382
http://www.theislandhideawaysolomons.com/
The Jetty Restaurant and Dock Bar
Wells Cove, Kent Narrows
(410) 827-4959
http://www.jettydockbar.com/
The Lighthouse Restaurant and Dock Bar
Back Creek, off Patuxent River
(410) 231-2256
http://www.lighthouserestaurantanddockbar.com/
The Pier Oyster Bar and Grill
(formerly Coconut Joe’s)
South River
(443) 837-6057
http://www.coconutjoesusa.com/
The Point Crab House and Grill
Ferry Point Marina, Mill Creek, off the Magothy
(410) 544-5448
www.thepointcrabhouse.com
Tim’s Restaurant and Crab House
Coles Point Marina, Potomac River
(804) 472-4011
http://timsrivershore.com/
Tim’s Rivershore Restaurant and Crabhouse
Potomac River, VA
(703) 441-1375
http://timsrivershore.com/
Vera’s White Sands Beach Club Restaurant and Marina
St. Leonard Creek, off Patuxent River
(410) 586-1182
http://www.verasbeachclub.net/
Marker 12 Pop-Up Bar
Mile Marker 12 on the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway
(757) 296-3404
http://gochesapeake.net/marker-12/
Restaurant at Smithfield Station
Smithfield Station Marina, Pagan River
(757) 357-7700
http://smithfieldstation.com/
Rudee’s Restaurant and Cabana Bar
Lake Rudee, off Rudee Inlet
(757) 425-1777
https://www.rudees.com/
Surf Rider Blue Water
Sunset Creek, off Hampton Bar
(757) 723-9366
http://www.surfriderrestaurant.com
Surf Rider Marina Shores
Long Creek, off Broad Bay
(757) 481-5646
http://www.surfriderrestaurant.com
The Oyster Farm at Kings Creek
Oyster Farm Marina, Kings Creek
(757) 331-8660
http://www.theoysterfarmatkingscreek.com/
The Tides Inn
The Tides Inn Marina, Carters Creek, off Rappahannock River
(844) 244-9486
https://www.tidesinn.com/
| Dock Bar | Location |
|---|---|
| Brewer’s Landing Bar and Grill | Back River |
| Broken Oar Bar and Grill | (Previously Nabbs Creek Dock Bar) |
| Carson's Creekside | Dark Head Creek |
| Chesapeake Inn Restaurant and Marina | -2040 C&D Canal Mooring Basin |
| Dock of the Bay | Miller’s Island |
| Harbor Shack | Rock Hall Harbor |
| Hard Yacht Café | Anchor Bay East Marina, Bear Creek |
| Island View Waterfront Café | Browns Creek, Essex |
| Jellyfish Joel’s Tiki Bar | Mears Great Oak Landing Marina, Fairlee Creek |
| Lee’s Landing Dock Bar | Susquehanna River |
| Long Beach Marina Restaurant | Long Beach Marina, Frog Mortar Creek |
| Nauti-Goose Restaurant | North East River |
| Nick’s Fish House | Middle Branch Patapsco River |
| Rams Head Dockside | Furnace Creek, off Curtis Creek |
| River Watch Restaurant and Marina | Middle River at Hopkins Creek |
| Row Boat Willie’s Dock Bar | Miller’s Island, Bill's Yacht Basin |
| Schaefer’s Canal House | Back Creek, off Elk River |
| Sea Horse Inn | Oakleigh Cove, off Bear Creek |
| Shanty Beach Bar | Eastern Shore Chesapeake Bay, Tolchester Marina |
| Signals Caribbean Grille | Skipjack Cove Yachting Resort and Marina, Sassafras River |
| Sue Island Grill and Crab House | Sue Creek, off Middle River |
| Sunset Cove | Frog Mortar Creek, off Middle River |
| The Beach Bar | (Previously: Point Pleasant Beach Tavern) |
| The River Shack | The Wellwood, North East River |
| The Seasoned Mariner | Bear Creek, off Patapsco River |
| The Wellwood | North East River |
| Tidewater Grille | Susquehanna River |
| Tiki Lee's Dock Bar | Back River |
| Waterman’s Crab House Restaurant and Dock Bar | Rock Hall Harbor |