The Lighthouse Restaurant and Dockbar
14636 Solomons Island Rd S, Solomons
(410) 231-2256
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Great service and fewd :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The waterfront view was great. But water was never served. Crab cake was just ok. Sushi rice was undercooked. They charged 3% conv fee plus 3% credit card fee. We both had diarrhea after. The bucket drink is way too sweet.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
We had the stuff Hoddock, I had coleslaw and a side salad, wife had a bake potato and a side salad. Food was nothing special which makes me say it was way over priced. I don’t mind paying but price vs/ quality is my goal. Nice place but it’s not worth the cost. >$120
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Best place to eat in Solomon's, if a little pricey
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had to go back again! Such fresh and flavorful food. Sweet staff. No wait this time of year. Yummy. Not cheap but worth the price.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood
The view was great! Food wasn't so much. My scallops were overcooked (which for a seafood place should be a crime) and though it says steakhouse on the menu, they only had filet mignon and no other options.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
I had such high hopes for this dining experience. The setting was drop-dead gorgeous, waterfront location. That is the ONLY 5⭐ aspect about this experience however. While the food can't be described as "bad" but more of a "preference" difference between other previous reviewers and myself, it still was not worth nearly $100 for one person, based on the quality and taste. The bacon wrapped scallops although not "bad" per se, weren't what I was expecting. Mojito was TOO sweet and not enough crushed mint—tasted like concentrated lime SYRUP, when a mojito is all about the power of subtlety shining through fine ingredients. The crab cake was a major FAIL. They have 2 options for their crab cakes: "original" or "angry". Inquiring about the difference, I was told the "angry" added Old Bay and black pepper. As a native Marylander, of course I ordered the "angry", which was a HUGE mistake. Once again subtlety eluded the proprietors here, b/c both Old Bay AND Black pepper COMPLETELY OVERPOWERED the entire dish, masking the most important ingredient—the crab meat! This abomination costs almost $40—and that's for ONE (and small) crab cake, friends!
Trying to "make it work", I took like 4 or 5 sips of the mojito before I just couldn't anymore, sent it back for a Blue Lagoon that came in bucket. Watered down garbage @ $20.00 a pop.
They have the audacity to charge a 3% credit card "processing fee" (receipt shown below)!! The nickel & diming of this institution is shameless and their food nor their lackluster service is worthy of the price tag, shown below in receipt (In all fairness they did not charge me for the mojito I sent back).
I am not a "cheapskate". Look @ my previous reviews—but you have to EARN it. Great location w/ views worth a million bucks, but in the future I'll visit the COUNTLESS other options when I'm on historic downtown Solomons Island's waterfront that feature views just as spectacular.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Oysters on the Half Shell, Bacon Wrapped Scallops
Loved the crabcake sandwich!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food. Beautiful views sitting outside next to the water.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My food had hair in it. I took 3 bites and each bite had hair in it. Our waiter only came by 1 time after we received our food.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Cream of Crab, Crab Legs, Seafood, Haddock
Restaurantji Recommends
Great atmosphere and lots of selection on the menu. Crab cakes could have used a bit more seasoning but the sauce made up for the flavor on the sandwich. Great view and staff was very attentive.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Highest possible recommendation! We had lunch outside overlooking the bay and it was ideal. The shrimp taco was LOADED with shrimp - every bite was perfect; the bobm-boom shrimp wrap was likewise LOADED with shrimp- everybitr had one or two! The onion rings were the best we have ever tasted; the dessert brownie tasted homemade (soft and chocolate-ty!) and the fudge covered ice cream was perfect balance. Great job ... we will definitely come back again!
Parking: Plenty of parking but we came just as they opened... having said that, the restaurant began filling up the longer we were there. Suggest coming early but our experience was very positive.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Boom Boom Shrimp, Seafood, Chips
The food was really good and the view was even better.
Would definitely recommend the tuna nachos and the Brussels. Brussels are incredibly flavorful, given every restaurant had jumped on the Brussels sprouts fad, but these have a unique and yummy flavor I haven't found anywhere else.
The tuna poke bowl was a large portion and very good.
The cream of cream soup was VERY good, it was my favorite.
The service was a little slow, and the server didn't check on drinks or water, but it was a holiday weekend, so idt like to think it was just due to the holiday.
Parking: The restaurant itself has a small number of spots and there is street parking. You may have to park a bit away to find a spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Cream of Crab, Tuna Poke Bowl
We sat outside, the weather was nice. We had great service and the food was great. Inside has a nice atmosphere too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Skip. The little hostess with long black hair is the gatekeeper, not so nice. If you get past her, then it gets a little better. Be aware of the 3% credit use fee as it is not posted at the door or bar, nor did the waitress say a word. We had a mojito that had no rum or VERY little. Got sick when I got home as well.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Boom Boom Shrimp
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