From upscale dining and casual meals, to fresh local seafood and good ol’ fashioned hamburgers, Charles County offers it all, and only minutes from your doorstep! There’s a multitude of eateries including Red Hot & Blue BBQ, Golden Corral, Great American Steak & Buffet Co., Old Country Buffet, Outback Steakhouse, Damon’s, Ledo Pizza, Sakura Japanese Steak and Seafood House, and Olive Garden to name only a few.

Crab Houses
Southern Maryland is known for its great seafood! And, these restaurants are sure to give you the flavors you crave!

Captain Billy’s Crab House, Pope’s Creek
301.932.4323
From fried clams, oysters, and shrimp, to chicken, steak, and sandwiches, this place has it all! Take in the beautiful scenery as you linger over a steaming bowl of famous vegetable crab soup and their homemade potato salad or coleslaw. Home of the annual “When the Hammer Falls” Crab Fest held in October!

Robertson’s Crab House, Pope’s Creek
301.934.3300
Enjoy views of the Potomac River as you choose your favorites from an extensive menu that includes fried and broiled seafood, surf & turf, sandwiches, and delicious side items!

Captain John’s Crab House, Cobb Island
301.259.2315
Come and enjoy what over 40 years of experience has created! Great food from the shore and the sea, all served with a smile! Less than an hour south of Waldorf.

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Fine Dining
Celebrate a special occasion or simply reward yourself with an elegant dining experience at any of these nearby fine dining establishments.

The Crossing at Casey Jones, La Plata
301.932.6226
Enjoy a lavish afternoon tea party. Or, for dinner, choose from a sumptuous gourmet menu with enticing items like homemade pumpkin and mascarpone cheese ravioli and maple and apple butter-glazed chicken.

Claudia’s Steakhouse, La Plata
301.609.7900
Located at the Hawthorne Country Club, this restaurant overlooks the tenth hole of their beautiful golf course. Come for lunch or dinner and savor a juicy burger, thick steak, or plump shrimp. Or, choose from many other culinary delights. Add to the experience with a bottle of wine selected from their extensive wine list.

Gustavo’s, La Plata
301.934.6200
Elegant and upscale, Gustavo’s offers fine Italian dining for the discriminating pasta lover!

Brome-Howard Inn, St. Mary’s City
301.866.0656
As a circa 1840 farmhouse, the Inn offers you a step back in time with candle-lit tables, fireplaces, and original family furnishings. The menu is sophisticated, and celebrates local ingredients and flavors that are sure to please!

Shymansky’s Dockside, Cobb Island
301.259.2221
Watch the boats sail into the sunset as you enjoy the best cream of crab soup in the area! Less than an hour south of Waldorf.

Willows Restaurant and Tavern, Leonardtown
301.475.6553
Enjoy choosing savory favorites from extensive lunch and dinner menus at this beautiful, historical, St. Mary’s County landmark! Live music every Friday night. About 1 hour southeast of Waldorf in St. Mary’s County.

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Fun & Casual Fare
For fun, casual dining with local flair, be sure to try out the following:

Wall’s Bakery Wigwam, Waldorf
301.645.2833
For a fun, unique treat, head over to the world’s most unusual bakery shaped like an Indian wigwam! Choose from fresh baked goods, unique gifts, and collectibles. Indulge in a world-famous chocolate éclair!

Lefty’s Bar-B-Que Unlimited, Waldorf
301.870.8998
Roasted ribs, pork, and chicken cooked slowly over hickory wood and then served with savory hot or mild sauce! Yummm!

Mamma Maria’s, Waldorf
301.374.2333
Here you can enjoy dinner for 2 or plan an all-you-can-eat Italian feast for groups of 10 or more!

Thai Seafood & Grill, Waldorf
301.932.4388
A huge menu of mild to spicy Thai favorites!

Taste of India, Waldorf
301.632.6999
Enjoy the spice of the many culinary dishes this small gem has to offer!

Twin Kiss Drive Inn, La Plata
301.934.4025
Open since 1959, this true American diner is named for its creation of the first double flavor soft-serve ice cream, the half-vanilla, half-chocolate swirl!

Johnny Boy’s Ribs, La Plata
301.392.3086
Best minced pork sandwich in the area…and the ribs aren’t bad either!

Cindy’s Pancake Plus, La Plata
301.934.1740
Breakfast is their specialty! And you’ll likely end up dining next to a local official!

Bert’s 50’s Diner, Mechanicsville
301.884.3837
Relive the fifties while enjoying subs, sandwiches, pizza, full-course dinner entrees, and soft and hand-dipped ice cream and shakes. There’s even a vintage car rally held almost every Friday night!

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