Guidebook for Rock Hall
Parks & Nature
The perfect place to spot local wildlife, especially waterfowl! Eastern Neck has a combination of trails, boardwalks, viewing platforms, and even a water trail for paddlers. Our personal favorite is the Duck Inn Trail, which has a small beach at the end of it. Leashed dogs are permitted, so this is a great place to take your pup. Keep an eye out for bald eagles, blue herons, swans, hawks, ospreys, and more! Just remember bug spray during the warmer months.
https://www.fws.gov/refuge/Eastern_Neck/
27 habitants recommandent
Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge
1730 Eastern Neck Island RdThe perfect place to spot local wildlife, especially waterfowl! Eastern Neck has a combination of trails, boardwalks, viewing platforms, and even a water trail for paddlers. Our personal favorite is the Duck Inn Trail, which has a small beach at the end of it. Leashed dogs are permitted, so this is a great place to take your pup. Keep an eye out for bald eagles, blue herons, swans, hawks, ospreys, and more! Just remember bug spray during the warmer months.
https://www.fws.gov/refuge/Eastern_Neck/
Drinks & Nightlife
Intimate live music venue - like a better version of your living room, complete with great live music. There's something for everyone - jazz, blues, bluegrass, country, classical. Ticket prices are reasonable and check out their Mainstay Mondays for $10. Bring your own dinner, grab a beverage from the cash bar, and enjoy!
https://mainstayrockhall.org
9 habitants recommandent
Mainstay
5753 N Main StIntimate live music venue - like a better version of your living room, complete with great live music. There's something for everyone - jazz, blues, bluegrass, country, classical. Ticket prices are reasonable and check out their Mainstay Mondays for $10. Bring your own dinner, grab a beverage from the cash bar, and enjoy!
https://mainstayrockhall.org
Food Scene
One of our favorite ways to start the day in Rock Hall! Can't beat a coffee and breakfast burrito from Java Rock. They also offer paninis, bagels, frozen lattes and smoothies, salads, and baked goods. Outdoor seating available, vegetarian and dairy alternative options, selection of funky gifts and wine.
https://www.javarockcoffeehouse.com
14 habitants recommandent
Java Rock
21309 E Sharp StOne of our favorite ways to start the day in Rock Hall! Can't beat a coffee and breakfast burrito from Java Rock. They also offer paninis, bagels, frozen lattes and smoothies, salads, and baked goods. Outdoor seating available, vegetarian and dairy alternative options, selection of funky gifts and wine.
https://www.javarockcoffeehouse.com
This casual place on the waterfront is a favorite of both locals and visitors. Nothing fancy (burgers, crab cakes, blackened fish sandwiches are always a good bet), but a great place to sit outside, get a bite to eat or a drink, and watch the happenings at the marina - whether that's boats or blue herons. The crowd can get a bit lively on weekends, especially during the summer when there's live music.
25 habitants recommandent
Harbor Shack
20895 Bayside AveThis casual place on the waterfront is a favorite of both locals and visitors. Nothing fancy (burgers, crab cakes, blackened fish sandwiches are always a good bet), but a great place to sit outside, get a bite to eat or a drink, and watch the happenings at the marina - whether that's boats or blue herons. The crowd can get a bit lively on weekends, especially during the summer when there's live music.
Quaint walk-up ice cream shop in Rock Hall Village. Offers a variety of flavors in cones or cups, as well as milkshakes and sundaes. Perfect place for dessert on a summer evening!
Get the Scoop is seasonal and typically closes in December. Check their social media for season opening and closing dates. Get the Scoop is now open for the 2023 season!
8 habitants recommandent
Get the Scoop
21267 Rock Hall AveQuaint walk-up ice cream shop in Rock Hall Village. Offers a variety of flavors in cones or cups, as well as milkshakes and sundaes. Perfect place for dessert on a summer evening!
Get the Scoop is seasonal and typically closes in December. Check their social media for season opening and closing dates. Get the Scoop is now open for the 2023 season!
If you love wine (especially European-style dry wines crafted by a family-owned winery) Casa Carmen in nearby Chestertown is a must. When the weather is nice, enjoy a tasting and tapas on their porch or at their tucked away alley seating. During wet or winter weather, get cozy in the small dining and bar area, which makes you feel like you're at a (very cool) friend's house. Favorite combination - splitting a bottle of red, a plate of olives, and a cheese board with friends. If it's available, don't miss the vermouth! The whole vibe takes us right back to our time in Spain.
Check their website for current hours. Reservations are encouraged for larger groups. Children are welcome (and pups too, at outside tables).
https://casacarmenwines.com/
13 habitants recommandent
Casa Carmen Wines
312 Cannon StIf you love wine (especially European-style dry wines crafted by a family-owned winery) Casa Carmen in nearby Chestertown is a must. When the weather is nice, enjoy a tasting and tapas on their porch or at their tucked away alley seating. During wet or winter weather, get cozy in the small dining and bar area, which makes you feel like you're at a (very cool) friend's house. Favorite combination - splitting a bottle of red, a plate of olives, and a cheese board with friends. If it's available, don't miss the vermouth! The whole vibe takes us right back to our time in Spain.
Check their website for current hours. Reservations are encouraged for larger groups. Children are welcome (and pups too, at outside tables).
https://casacarmenwines.com/
The restaurant at Osprey Point is a Rock Hall classic offering both traditional dishes and new takes on your Eastern Shore surf and turf favorites. Cosy up near the fireplace in the dining room during the winter or sit on the patio in warmer weather. Perfect for a special dinner!
https://www.ospreypoint.com/osprey-point-restaurant-dining-food-wine-tasting-dinner-dessert-local-night-rock-hall-md/
7 habitants recommandent
Osprey Point Inn
20786 Rock Hall AveThe restaurant at Osprey Point is a Rock Hall classic offering both traditional dishes and new takes on your Eastern Shore surf and turf favorites. Cosy up near the fireplace in the dining room during the winter or sit on the patio in warmer weather. Perfect for a special dinner!
https://www.ospreypoint.com/osprey-point-restaurant-dining-food-wine-tasting-dinner-dessert-local-night-rock-hall-md/
Essentials
Small-town grocery store that stocks the essentials, including beer and wine, ice, firewood for the fire pit, and gas for the grill. They also have a deli for made-to-order subs and sandwiches.
8 habitants recommandent
Bayside Foods Inc
21309 Rock Hall AveSmall-town grocery store that stocks the essentials, including beer and wine, ice, firewood for the fire pit, and gas for the grill. They also have a deli for made-to-order subs and sandwiches.
Your standard liquor store, but worth a stop for their deli. Definitely not going to win any design awards, but the best place in town to pick up subs before a day out on the water or just a quick takeout lunch.
Rock Hall Liquors
21318 Rock Hall AveYour standard liquor store, but worth a stop for their deli. Definitely not going to win any design awards, but the best place in town to pick up subs before a day out on the water or just a quick takeout lunch.
This seafood market specializes in local blue crabs - an Eastern Shore tradition! Order live or steamed crabs, then pick them in the backyard at the picnic table - it's an essential summer experience. Chester River Seafood also has fish, oysters, and shrimp (depending on season and availability). Call ahead to reserve your order.
http://www.chesterriverseafood.com
410-639-7018
9 habitants recommandent
Chester River Seafood
4954 Ashley RdThis seafood market specializes in local blue crabs - an Eastern Shore tradition! Order live or steamed crabs, then pick them in the backyard at the picnic table - it's an essential summer experience. Chester River Seafood also has fish, oysters, and shrimp (depending on season and availability). Call ahead to reserve your order.
http://www.chesterriverseafood.com
410-639-7018
This market is conveniently located across from Java Rock and is the perfect place to pick up fresh produce for your stay. They also offer a selection of local cheese, specialty salsas and sauces, fine pickles, jams, and jellies, Chesapeake Bay Roasting Co. coffees, natural products and other quality essentials. They have a deli with sandwiches and prepared salads. A great addition to Rock Hall and a personal fave for quick and easy fresh groceries!
7 habitants recommandent
Fresh Start Food and Garden
21318 E Sharp StThis market is conveniently located across from Java Rock and is the perfect place to pick up fresh produce for your stay. They also offer a selection of local cheese, specialty salsas and sauces, fine pickles, jams, and jellies, Chesapeake Bay Roasting Co. coffees, natural products and other quality essentials. They have a deli with sandwiches and prepared salads. A great addition to Rock Hall and a personal fave for quick and easy fresh groceries!
Entertainment & Activities
A family-owned and operated farm that offers "U-pick" produce. Open to the public from May strawberries to October pumpkins, with blackberries, blueberries, and more in between. Don't miss their small batch ice cream, with a selection of flavors that features their berries and cream and other local ingredients like lavender, honey, and mint.
Remember to bring sunscreen, bug spray, and wear comfy shoes. Great for kids, but they ask that you leave any furry family members at home.
Don't feel like picking your own? Visit their farm stand instead!
http://www.lockbriarfarms.com
Lockbriar Farms
10051 Worton RdA family-owned and operated farm that offers "U-pick" produce. Open to the public from May strawberries to October pumpkins, with blackberries, blueberries, and more in between. Don't miss their small batch ice cream, with a selection of flavors that features their berries and cream and other local ingredients like lavender, honey, and mint.
Remember to bring sunscreen, bug spray, and wear comfy shoes. Great for kids, but they ask that you leave any furry family members at home.
Don't feel like picking your own? Visit their farm stand instead!
http://www.lockbriarfarms.com
A veteran-owned brewery located on a family-run farm, featuring a variety of delicious beers, what more could you want? Great place for families and groups - sip craft beer while making friends with chickens, goats, alpacas, and friendly farm dogs. They have lawn games, a small playground, and barrel train rides for the kids (weather permitting). Bring your own food or check their schedule for food trucks.
6 habitants recommandent
Patriot Acres Farm Brewery
1621 Millington RdA veteran-owned brewery located on a family-run farm, featuring a variety of delicious beers, what more could you want? Great place for families and groups - sip craft beer while making friends with chickens, goats, alpacas, and friendly farm dogs. They have lawn games, a small playground, and barrel train rides for the kids (weather permitting). Bring your own food or check their schedule for food trucks.
Book a cruise on the historic Chester River Packet boat and enjoy stunning views of the Chester River. The boat offers brunch, sunset, special event and themed cruises, and can be booked for private events. Cruises normally feature a catered meal (contact them directly about dietary considerations) and beverages can be purchased from the bar onboard. There's nothing better than watching the sunset from the top deck!
https://chesterriverpacketco.com/
12 habitants recommandent
Chester River Packet Company
Book a cruise on the historic Chester River Packet boat and enjoy stunning views of the Chester River. The boat offers brunch, sunset, special event and themed cruises, and can be booked for private events. Cruises normally feature a catered meal (contact them directly about dietary considerations) and beverages can be purchased from the bar onboard. There's nothing better than watching the sunset from the top deck!
https://chesterriverpacketco.com/