St. Mary's County Maryland Visitor Guide 2025 - Magazine - Page 15
DINING
L E T ’S
Eat
Explore the Original
Flavors of St. Mary's
C
rack crabs waterside at Captain Pat’s Seafood. Dine al fresco on Leonardtown Square at
Sweet Bay Restaurant. Feast on slow-smoked barbecue at Smokehouse BBQ Shack and
Uncle D’s Grill. There's so much to savor in St. Mary’s, Maryland. Your vacation memories
are sure to include the fabulous foods you eat along the way. Below are just a few of our
scrumptious food finds to add to your travel itinerary.
B UC
Kneaded Bakery
Layered, buttery goodness
defines the chocolate croissants
and other divine treats at this
charming bakery in Leonardtown.
Chief’s
When this Southern Maryland
staple was enveloped in a crispy
wrapper and fried, the Stuffed
Ham Egg roll was born. And the
world was a little bit better.
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Brüdergarten
The fresh Oysters Rockefeller at
this tree-filled, family-friendly
beer garden are as rich in flavor
as the name implies.
Chaptico Market
Locals rave about the crunchy,
crispy, and juicy fried chicken at
this market, located steps away
from a notable site on Maryland’s
Civil War Trail.
VISIT ST. MARY’S MARYLAND
POV Restaurant
Forrest Hall Farm
Local crabs transcend to
greatness in this iconic Maryland
Crab Cake. Enjoy this flaky
delicacy on their beachside patio
or in their chic dining room.
Fuel your adventure with
small-batch kettle corn from
Crabby Corn among the many
local products available at
this family farm store.
Clover Hill Dairy
Blue Wind Gourmet
From sharp, smoked cheddar
to rustic, salty cotija, pick up
farm-fresh cheese at this
Amish-owned co-op.
Find tempting treats from
Black Point Chocolates to pair
with local wines (also found
here), or take some home
to share with friends!
