The Dry Dock - Solomons

Nestled away from the boardwalk area of Solomon's Island, this charming restaurant boasts a lovely view of the Back River and offers a delightful surf and turf... read more Nestled away from the boardwalk area of Solomon's Island, this charming restaurant boasts a lovely view of the Back River and offers a delightful surf and turf menu. We chose the ribeye along with shrimp and lobster served on polenta, complemented by a bottle of Argentinian Malbec. It was a wonderful way to enjoy a Saturday evening. Highly recommended!

My family and I dined at this restaurant last weekend, and I'm still daydreaming about the Amaretto shrimp and crab tomato appetizers. What a fantastic discover... read more My family and I dined at this restaurant last weekend, and I'm still daydreaming about the Amaretto shrimp and crab tomato appetizers. What a fantastic discovery, especially with the stunning view of the marina! I ordered the scallop and crab bake, and it was absolutely divine. We enjoyed our dinners so much that we decided to return the next morning for brunch, which did not disappoint either. The quiche of the day was incredibly delicious and practically melted in my mouth. The hostess and waitstaff were all very friendly and accommodating. This was our first visit to Solomon's Island, and I can already tell we will come back just for this restaurant!

Cute this place tucked into the yachting center. We sat outside and enjoyed the view of the boats on the water. We ordered a lavender lemonade, brown derby, oys... read more Cute this place tucked into the yachting center. We sat outside and enjoyed the view of the boats on the water. We ordered a lavender lemonade, brown derby, oyster Benedict, and ham hash. Everything was delicious and the portions were very generous. Easily the best place we dined in Solomon's.

I admit, I brought a hungry toddler to this restaurant. This was not the best move. However it WAS Mother's Day brunch and I was far from the only one. I also h... read more I admit, I brought a hungry toddler to this restaurant. This was not the best move. However it WAS Mother's Day brunch and I was far from the only one. I also had a solid 3:1 adult: child ratio. We had a reservation for opening time so there was a queue to get in and be seated. We ordered our drinks, the waitress disappears and eventually lets us know that they are out of the purée needed to make one of the drink specials. Not a great start. In my experience at fancier establishments, the wise server throws some milk/ straws/ bread in front of the children and makes sure we get the hell out of his/ her section ASAP through super efficient service. Unfortunately the waitress was clueless in both her service for the adults and the child. Everything took FOREVER due solely to delays by our waitress which left the adults hungry and my toddler chomping at the bit. The good: The kitchen knows what it's doing. Good brunch food. Standard classic fare at your range of upper mid places in DC. Benedicts were very good, I enjoyed the sauce and overall composition of the plate. However, again, the waitress brought the (full order straight off the menu, no special requests) plate for my son out LAST. A full few minutes after the 3 adults. Amateur hour. The food was not special enough to tempt me back for dinner. Go for brunch or dinner if you are a retired couple with no concern for time.

Small place in a great location on the water. Fantastic menu and food, beautiful view w outdoor seating. Simple wine menu w great wines, too. : I will say, my b... read more Small place in a great location on the water. Fantastic menu and food, beautiful view w outdoor seating. Simple wine menu w great wines, too. : I will say, my boyfriends steak was cooked opposite as he asked, but my seafood was great.