The Rustic River thread got me thinking of how many restaurants have failed in this area.

Friendly's
Arby's
Roost
Taste of india
Roy Rogers
Three brothers pizza
Arizona pizza
Damians
Chicken coop

I know I haven't thought of a quarter of them

Willows.

The Rustic River thread got me thinking of how many restaurants have failed in this area.

Friendly's
Arby's
Roost
Taste of india
Roy Rogers
Three brothers pizza
Arizona pizza
Damians
Chicken coop

I know I haven't thought of a quarter of them

Rustic River was Perkins then Alice's Restaurant then Arizona Pizza then Rustic River.

CiCi, Catarmarans, Lone Star

How many have opened and closed just in the old Perkins location in Wildwood?

How many reincarnations of "Evans Seafood" since the Evans family sold it?

Or the old "Bay Cargo" or whatever it started out and all the failed attemtps at that location? (now, mercifully, an Autozone..)

BWB next to McKays in Leonardtown

Rustic River was Perkins then Alice's Restaurant then Arizona Pizza then Rustic River.

I'd like to see a Denny's go in there. Love the Grand Slam breakfasts.

Emily's. No more lumpia. :ohwell:

BWB next to McKays in Leonardtown

Does anybody remember the old Belvedere Inn. Used to have great steaks.

How many have opened and closed just in the old Perkins location in Wildwood?

How many reincarnations of "Evans Seafood" since the Evans family sold it?

Or the old "Bay Cargo" or whatever it started out and all the failed attemtps at that location? (now, mercifully, an Autozone..)

Let's face it.....if we want anything other than Mickey D's or Domino's; the first two to come to mind; we're gonna have to go out of the county.

Does anybody remember the old Belvedere Inn. Used to have great steaks.

Of course! Then again...Belvedere and Rue's Roost were about it. Good thing both were good.

Rustic River was Perkins then Alice's Restaurant then Arizona Pizza then Rustic River.

Ah, yes, Perkins.....I vaguely recall many a "foggy" morning at 3 a.m.; made a beeline from Noklebys (sp?) back in my drinkin' days.

Indigo Grill and Petruzzis were both there before DB McMillans... and before that it was perkins. :ohwell:

Leone's was where part of Tantaztic is.. I liked that place.


Rick's Cheesesteaks?

Does anybody remember the old Belvedere Inn. Used to have great steaks.

Speaking of "great steaks" where's a good place to go for my Birthday?
TRH?

Hardees in Leonardtown. I spent a many of hours at that place during school lunch time. I loved their hot ham and cheese. :bawl:

Indigo Grill and Petruzzis were both there before DB McMillans... and before that it was perkins. :ohwell:

Leone's was where part of Tantaztic is.. I liked that place.


Rick's Cheesesteaks?

They were pretty tasty.

Speaking of "great steaks" where's a good place to go for my Birthday?
TRH?

I happen to like their steaks, but then again steak is my favorite so it's hard NOT to like one. JMO.

Lonestar :ohwell:

Golden Corral
Western Steer
Sizzlers

I happen to like their steaks, but then again steak is my favorite so it's hard NOT to like one. JMO.

My problem is, my dislike list is really short.

In Prince Frederick Jaspers has been closed since October, with the building still empty. Also Arby's and Red Hot & Blue closed.

Hill's Club, can kinda count the Halfway House but that was a sell out, Henson's Steaks,CH House of Ribs.

Ponderosa...I miss that place

Golden Corral
Western Steer
Sizzlers

I didnt know there was a Sizzlers here? I thought that was a west coast thing.

Arbys in Charlotte Hall is still open, so not all off them closed..

Wish Bennigans was still open in waldorf! Just sitting there empty, as well as UNOs, even though its a BWW now, which IMO, their wings suck

Ponderosa...I miss that place

Remeber Rustler Steak House in the square in L.P.?

The Rustic River thread got me thinking of how many restaurants have failed in this area.

Friendly's
Arby's
Roost
Taste of india
Roy Rogers
Three brothers pizza
Arizona pizza
Damians
Chicken coop

I know I haven't thought of a quarter of them

Shakey's
Bambino's
Gino's
Rustler
Golden Corral
Western Steer
Damon's
Lone Star

Solomons Crab House
Navarro's
Jethro's

Rhumb Line
Lighthouse

I didnt know there was a Sizzlers here? I thought that was a west coast thing.

I thought it was a sizzlers before it was Rustlers, but I may be wrong. It's been a long time. :killingme

Someone older and wiser than me can confirm or deny. St. Mary's Square early 80's. Anyone?

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I happen to like their steaks, but then again steak is my favorite so it's hard NOT to like one. JMO.

My problem is, my dislike list is really short.

THAT'S why you and VenusDoom hit it off! :barf:

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THAT'S why you and VenusDoom hit it off! :barf:

Are you seriously comparing me to that? I'm gonna :gossip: you up!

I thought it was a sizzlers before it was Rustlers, but I may be wrong. It's been a long time. :killingme

Someone older and wiser than me can confirm or deny. St. Mary's Square early 80's. Anyone?

Rustler's was the first and the best.

I thought it was a sizzlers before it was Rustlers, but I may be wrong. It's been a long time. :killingme

Someone older and wiser than me can confirm or deny. St. Mary's Square early 80's. Anyone?

I'm pretty sure it was Rustlers first. Been here all muh life.....so far.....

Are you seriously comparing me to that? I'm gonna :gossip: you up!

DKP was trying to hit that, but even VD had standards.

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THAT'S why you and VenusDoom hit it off! :barf:

Don't think so

Did the Naughty Gull close?

DKP was trying to hit that, but even VD had standards.

Thanks for clarifying for me. I thought he was comparing me to VD and I was going to have to hunt his purty little apple butt down and choke him out.

DKP was trying to hit that, but even VD had standards.

In WHAT universe? I have never even seen VD IRL.

I have never even seen VD IRL.

Because even she had standards.

Did the Naughty Gull close?

Yes, dammit. Used to like that place and Bowens in Solomons.

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THAT'S why you and VenusDoom hit it off! :barf:

Are you seriously comparing me to that? I'm gonna :gossip: you up!

:lol: No.. Dee and VD fell in love via SoMD.com, but VD wasn't enough for him since he can have any chick he wants so she broke it off...

Did the Naughty Gull close?

Yes

Fractured Prune
Jake and Al's (soon)
Chamnari
Mexico in Lusby
Pizza Hut on GMR

Because even she had standards.

Well that's good.

Razzberries/Monk's

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:lol: No.. Dee and VD fell in love via SoMD.com, but VD wasn't enough for him since he can have any chick he wants so she broke it off...

You should write fiction.

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THAT'S why you and VenusDoom hit it off! :barf:

I've got my eye on you War. Don't compare me to that!

Chesapeak bagel bakery
Bambino's

Del Taco
What was the Mexican place in San Souci before Monterrey?
Hot Noodle

Mexican place on the South end of K-Mart

Yes

Fractured Prune
Jake and Al's (soon)Chamnari
Mexico in Lusby
Pizza Hut on GMR

Why would Jake and Al's close? I thought they were doing well?

Did the Naughty Gull close?

The Dirty Bird used to have the best nachos!

The Dirty Bird used to have the best nachos!

That is where my parents met 30 years ago. :roflmao:

My dad just stopped in to go to the bathroom and my mom was all :drool: "can I buy you a drink?" and he then bought HER a drink instead.

Not a super exciting story but it's all I got. :ohwell:

Why would Jake and Al's close? I thought they were doing well?

It appears they've given up on the food and are concentrating on the drunks.

The Dirty Bird used to have the best nachos!

Their closing was a real bummer..not only because I've been going there for decades, but also because I keep the cruiser at Spring Cove every once in a while and now its a real hike to get to a restaurant.

I'm surprised that nobody has picked up the challenge to re-open that place. Sign of the times, I guess...I know I sure wouldn't try it.

It appears they've given up on the food and are concentrating on the drunks.

Yeah, That'll do it. :coffee:

That is where my parents met 30 years ago. :roflmao:

My dad just stopped in to go to the bathroom and my mom was all :drool: "can I buy you a drink?" and he then bought HER a drink instead.

Not a super exciting story but it's all I got. :ohwell:

How tweet! :lol:

Did the Naughty Gull close?

Yes.

Well seeing how we left St. Mary's a few pages ago - the Old Forge and Howard's, and Rip's in Waldorf.

Wasn't Thai Inter a Roy Rogers then a Three Brothers?


I hope Thai Inter never closes... I will :cds:

T's Cove in Bushwood. *sniff*

Wasn't Thai Inter a Roy Rogers then a Three Brothers?


I hope Thai Inter never closes... I will :cds:

Yep.

Yes

Fractured Prune
Jake and Al's (soon)
Chamnari
Mexico in Lusby
Pizza Hut on GMR

Guido's

Oakwood lodge. I liked that place, Stupid hurricane

Emily's. No more lumpia. :ohwell:

You can get lumpia/pansic at Oriental Market where Flat Iron and rte 5 intersec, they have a hot bar in there now.

You can get lumpia/pansic at Oriental Market where Flat Iron and rte 5 intersec, they have a hot bar in there now.

Thank you for that info - I miss Emily's terribly. :yay:

Vittles and Grog in Solomons.

Nook and Monk's?

How many have opened and closed just in the old Perkins location in Wildwood?

Several

There was a southwestern place in San Soucci - Baja or something like that.
I believe ti was owned by the same people who ran Broome Howard for a while (now gone btw).

Same questin would apply to the restuarants that are in the Wildewood retirement village - Tavern, La Tabala, ?

Looks like Mom and Pops Pizza is gone

There was a chinese restuarant where Monterey is now.

But the restuarant business is tough, it's hard work and low margin.

Because of location, I would guess getting fresh ingredients is tough as well. I remember talking to the IGA manager about his problems getting truckers to deliver. Not enough volume to warrant a one way trip.

Fast Food and other chain restuarants don't have that problem, most of the food comes prepackaged / frozen. The corporation manages the shipping and there is economy in mubers i.e. this Olive Garden is one of dozens in Maryland alone.

That old Bambino's in Lexington Park had this sassy waitress that was a strange mix of perky yet opinionated... wonder whatever happened to her...:confused:

in Lusby.

That old Bambino's in Lexington Park had this sassy waitress that was a strange mix of perky yet opinionated... wonder whatever happened to her...:confused:

You talking about the cute blonde?

i ordered mom and pops yesterday...slow but not closed.


Several

There was a southwestern place in San Soucci - Baja or something like that.
I believe ti was owned by the same people who ran Broome Howard for a while (now gone btw).

Same questin would apply to the restuarants that are in the Wildewood retirement village - Tavern, La Tabala, ?

Looks like Mom and Pops Pizza is gone

There was a chinese restuarant where Monterey is now.

But the restuarant business is tough, it's hard work and low margin.

Because of location, I would guess getting fresh ingredients is tough as well. I remember talking to the IGA manager about his problems getting truckers to deliver. Not enough volume to warrant a one way trip.

Fast Food and other chain restuarants don't have that problem, most of the food comes prepackaged / frozen. The corporation manages the shipping and there is economy in mubers i.e. this Olive Garden is one of dozens in Maryland alone.

Oakwood lodge. I liked that place, Stupid hurricane

x10..so do I. But the closing was already planned at the time anyway..

You talking about the cute blonde?

Kind of old though?

Luchiano's
Ye old Ice Cream Shoppe
doo dah deli

You talking about the cute blonde?
:whistle:

You talking about the cute blonde?
:snort:
Several


Looks like Mom and Pops Pizza is gone




Really?? Rats... That means I have to go all the way down to St James to get a pizza now...

Kind of old though?

Only if you think mid-20s is "old". Should we be locking up the teenagers around you?

Kind of depressing to think about those establishments that have shut their doors down. I'm glad we have access to the Outbacks and Cracker Barrells of the world but St. Mary's County has lost its identity with these mom and pops closures.

Belvedeer

Halfway House

Hill's Club

That little restaurant on the Hill, before San Souci was built

At least they will always be remembered

T's Cove in Bushwood. *sniff*

Trishes mexican food was the BEST!!:drool:

i ordered mom and pops yesterday...slow but not closed.

Oh, it looked like the shop was closed. Did they move?

antoher place that has been a proven dump is the building next door to the Pax Inn. Rick is reopend as Grid Iron Grill but nothing seems to have lived long there.

BWB next to McKays in Leonardtown

I've seen workers going in an out of there recently. I wonder what it's going to be now.

Emily's. No more lumpia. :ohwell:

Emily's didn't technically fail. She retired.

I've seen workers going in an out of there recently. I wonder what it's going to be now.
Rat infestation

Emily's. No more lumpia. :ohwell:

What!!!???


:cds:

Emily's. No more lumpia. :ohwell:

that's sad i really liked her lumpia

O Rick is reopend as Grid Iron Grill but nothing seems to have lived long there.

Actually..Rick helped the owner, Greg, start up Grid Iron but now Rick is head honcho at the restaurant in Chiefs, Tall Timbers. That move happened some time ago, in fact.

Grid Iron is still going..and Chief's restaurant is doing well..as is the Reluctant Navigator at Tall Timbers Marina. Seems the Piney Point Rd corridor restuarants are treading water at least.

And speaking of Piney Point Rd... *newsflash*: the old Knott's Kitchen (then Pat's Seafood after that) is re-opening apparently..not sure what as yet though. Looks like remodeling is almost complete...

Actually..Rick helped the owner, Greg, start up Grid Iron but now Rick is head honcho at the restaurant in Chiefs, Tall Timbers. That move happened some time ago, in fact.

Grid Iron is still going..and Chief's restaurant is doing well..as is the Reluctant Navigator at Tall Timbers Marina. Seems the Piney Point Rd corridor restuarants are treading water at least.

And speaking of Piney Point Rd... *newsflash*: the old Knott's Kitchen (then Pat's Seafood after that) is re-opening apparently..not sure what as yet though. Looks like remodeling is almost complete...

Where is Chiefs and does Rick have cheese steaks on the menu? :D

Where is Chiefs and does Rick have cheese steaks on the menu? :D

Where is Chief's??? Good grief man....are you from another planet??
:killingme

Chief's bar is right off 249 at the Tall Timbers Rd junction.The business has been there forever..and operating as Chief's Bar behind the WJ Dent (as its now called) general store for decades.

And yes..of course a killer cheese steak is on the menu, as are some other Rick Toth favorites and carry-overs from Oakwood days..

Chessie's in Lexington Park had the best cheese steaks. The original store up in Huntington is still open. :drool:

Frankensteins
Pat's Carry Out
Pat's Bar and Grill
Duffy's
Pearl's Coffee Shop
Pub La Casa
Sunset Manor
Brass Ass
Jack's Shack
Happy Hamburger
Poor Boy's
Shakey's Pizza Parlor
Arthur Treachers
Pete's Galley
Mike's
Duff's Tavern

Captain Pats (Hollywood)

That old Bambino's in Lexington Park had this sassy waitress that was a strange mix of perky yet opinionated... wonder whatever happened to her...:confused:

I don't know, but I loved those burgers.

Was there TJ's in Hollywood where Capt. Pat's used to be? I'm talking about back in the 80s.

Frankensteins
Pat's Carry Out
Pat's Bar and Grill
Duffy's
Pearl's Coffee Shop
Pub La Casa
Sunset Manor
Brass Ass
Jack's Shack
Happy Hamburger
Poor Boy's
Shakey's Pizza Parlor
Arthur Treachers
Pete's Galley
Mike's
Duff's Tavern

Used to eat at The Happy Hamburger several times a week.

And speaking of Piney Point Rd... *newsflash*: the old Knott's Kitchen (then Pat's Seafood after that) is re-opening apparently..not sure what as yet though. Looks like remodeling is almost complete...

I was wondering if someone bought it or if they were just fixing it up some more since its been up for sale for so long. I hope it's something good! Not a fan of a&w, and grid iron is too pricey for frequent lunches.

Showtime Deli :drool:

Showtime Deli :drool:

OMG!! We used to eat there all the time when I worked at the Tester. :drool:

Don't know if there was ever one here but as a kid my favorite fast food was Burger Chef, yea it was a chain.

Chessie's in Lexington Park had the best cheese steaks. The original store up in Huntington is still open. :drool:

I LOVED their cheesesteaks, till I discovered they had a roach problem during their operation.

Talk about a stroll down memory lane, huh?

I worked at Bay Cargo in High School. The boss was a jerk who never let us take any time for breaks even though legally we were supposed to be able to after working the shift all the required hours. All his waitresses were skanks anyway.

Captain Pats (Hollywood)

I believe that only lasted about a nano-second.

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How many have opened and closed just in the old Perkins location in Wildwood?

How many reincarnations of "Evans Seafood" since the Evans family sold it?

Or the old "Bay Cargo" or whatever it started out and all the failed attemtps at that location? (now, mercifully, an Autozone..)

Started as some sort of steakhouse, like a ponderosa.... Lots of failed attempts after that.

I believe that only lasted about a nano-second.

Little place right on 235? I think that's the one my 7D buddy bought and immediately regretted. It was a tiny quick-stop kind of place before that..IIRC

Little place right on 235? I think that's the one my 7D buddy bought and immediately regretted. It was a tiny quick-stop kind of place before that..IIRC

Yes.

Did anyone mention Jumping Jacks?

Did anyone mention Swann's? :whistle:

O yea

Well, historically, about 90% of every restaurant ever started has failed or closed for whatever reason since stats have been kept.

The food business is perhaps the toughest to keep going.

Your area is no different than any other in a free enterprise society.:buddies:

Bailey's
Green Lantern
Duke's

Rose's :belvak:

I LOVED their cheesesteaks, till I discovered they had a roach problem during their operation.

Talk about a stroll down memory lane, huh?

I don't seem to remember Chessies. Where and When?

Rose's :belvak:

That's not a restaurant.



Thank gawd. Although I guess it doesn't mean some people had something to eat there... :blech:

That's not a restaurant.



Thank gawd. Although I guess it doesn't mean some people had something to eat there... :blech:

You d'int have to go there. (Not go to Rose's, I mean).

That's Hanks fav spot and who are we to to say anyting about what he did..or d'int ...eat there.

Tani was a friend of mine..but we don't need to go there either:killingme

The Rustic River thread got me thinking of how many restaurants have failed in this area.

Bennagian's

I know I haven't thought of a quarter of them

:coffee:

Roy Rogers is comin back in la plata from what I heard. Taking spot of Arby's

The Galley (on Great Mills Rd next to the old original Rosey's)
Arthur Treacher's Fish & Chips
South Ridge
The Nav Air Grill (right across the 235 from Gate 2)

There used to be a grill/sandwich shop in California on the west side of 235...Tennyson's bar was on the east almost right acros from it. That was about the only thing btwn LP and the corner at Chancellor's Run.

The Galley (on Great Mills Rd next to the old original Rosey's)
Arthur Treacher's Fish & Chips
South Ridge
The Nav Air Grill (right across the 235 from Gate 2)

There used to be a grill/sandwich shop in California on the west side of 235...Tennyson's bar was on the east almost right acros from it. That was about the only thing btwn LP and the corner at Chancellor's Run.

The Galley - Pete's Galley
Arthur Treacher's
Already listed.
I forgot about Nav Air Grill

The only I ever remember ever being across the road from Tennyson's is Hickory Hills.

Hickory House, Steak House I believe.
Spinning Wheel, I think it was a restaurant and bar.

Rustic Farm
Surrey Inn
The Black Steer
D&L's
Vittles & Grog
Fish Feathers
Captain Seaweed's
Pat's Toadstool :lmao:

Rustic Farm
Surrey Inn
The Black Steer
D&L's
Vittles & Grog
Fish Feathers
Captain Seaweed's
Pat's Toadstool :lmao:

Sounds like a Disney lineup.... :lol:

Rustic Farm
Surrey Inn
The Black Steer
D&L's
Vittles & Grog
Fish Feathers
Captain Seaweed's
Pat's Toadstool :lmao:
I've heard of the Surrey Inn, but none of the rest.

I've heard of the Surrey Inn, but none of the rest.
Rustic Farm (where Adam's the place for Ribs is now)
Surrey Inn (where the Mexico Restaurant is now)
The Black Steer (Charlotte Hall - Northbound 5, old place that had a swimming pool beside it)
D&L's (the Malt shoppe right beside the Solomons theatre - old strip mall that has the kayak store on the north side of the Laughing Buddha)
Vittles & Grog (beside the Tiki Bar that used to be China Harbor)
Fish Feathers (Where Boomerangs is now - the old '21 Club')
Captain Seaweed's (one of the previous names of Catamaran's)
Pat's Toadstool :lmao: (Calvert's famed version of a Rosies Place)

I haven't read all the pages. How about these?

Jacks Shack (Park Hall/Willows Road)

Happy Hamburger (San Sousi/Taco Bell)

Dukes (Leonardtown)

Giovani's (now Park Hall Post Office/Cooks)

Shakey's Pizza (LP City)

Elsie D's and Oakwood Lodge (Piney Point)

Bowen's
Castaways
Rhumb Line
Lighthouse
Naughty Gull
Beacon
21 Club

That's all I can remember on Solomons...

I don't seem to remember Chessies. Where and When?

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but it was located where Capt'n Pat's is now in Lexington Park... next door to Ledo's. If my memory serves me correctly, it was the early 90's.

There was a Burger Chef in Waldorf. Right in front of the Drive-in theater.

Don't know if there was ever one here but as a kid my favorite fast food was Burger Chef, yea it was a chain.

There was a Burger Chef in Waldorf. It was right in front of the drive-in theatre

Though it was a bakery/sandwich shop- add Spyros in Solomons to the list.

One of my favorite places circa 1990 was Border Willie's in the center where KMart (California/Lex Park) is. They had $1 Lone Star nights and $1 was about all I could afford then.

One of my favorite places circa 1990 was Border Willie's in the center where KMart (California/Lex Park) is. They had $1 Lone Star nights and $1 was about all I could afford then.

I remember that place!...went there quite a few times.

An amazing number come and gone. Glad I got out of the hospitality business with at least half of my shirt.

Bull on a Bun (if that was even the correct name) Leonardtown

I don't seem to remember Chessies. Where and When?

chessie's was in huntingtown next to the 7-11. probably about 10 years ago? good subs.

wish they would put a joe's crab shack down here. there was one in jacksonville, fl that was always a blast to go to.

chessie's was in huntingtown next to the 7-11. probably about 10 years ago? good subs.

wish they would put a joe's crab shack down here. there was one in jacksonville, fl that was always a blast to go to.

Pretty sure it is still there though ownership has changed hands at least 3 times. I remember at one time they also had one up in Dunkirk, but that is long gone. Knew the original owner pretty well, Walt he went to work at the
Nuke plant. My sil worked up there for a while at the Huntingtown one. Believe it or not they used to have the best chicken wings. IMHO

chessie's was in huntingtown next to the 7-11. probably about 10 years ago? good subs.

wish they would put a joe's crab shack down here. there was one in jacksonville, fl that was always a blast to go to.

still there, but expensive for so-so food... I went to the Chesapeake Grill in Dunkirk today and it was really good.

still there, but expensive for so-so food... I went to the Chesapeake Grill in Dunkirk today and it was really good.

Hank, where is that am not familiar with the name??

Hank, where is that am not familiar with the name??

Same shopping center as Mama Lucias next to M&T Bank

Same shopping center as Mama Lucias next to M&T Bank

Shhhhhh!!! don't tell everyone about the Chesapeake Grill. The place isn't that big for all the new business from here. Rockfish nuggets are great. Had a few other items there also and all is good. Friendly staff too!!

Speaking of Huntingtown, who remembers the 'Sugar Shack' ?

Shhhhhh!!! don't tell everyone about the Chesapeake Grill. The place isn't that big for all the new business from here. Rockfish nuggets are great. Had a few other items there also and all is good. Friendly staff too!!

Yeah, first time there today! They are a good little secret in Calvert, indeed!

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but it was located where Capt'n Pat's is now in Lexington Park... next door to Ledo's. If my memory serves me correctly, it was the early 90's.

That sounds vaguely familiar.

Man, there sure are alot of posts here from the regulars,
95% fattys. You know who you are.

Man, there sure are alot of posts here from the regulars,
95% fattys. You know who you are.

:eyebrow:

Doo Dah Deli... :coffee:

One of my favorite places circa 1990 was Border Willie's in the center where KMart (California/Lex Park) is. They had $1 Lone Star nights and $1 was about all I could afford then.

When they first opened the food was adequate, but then they concentrated on the drinking crowd and went to crap.

Some of my favorites:

Arthur Treacher's (Great Mills Road)
Charlie Brown's (Shangri-La Drive beside Sherwin Williams)
Bambinos (where the pet place is now behind Big Lots)
Poor Boys (Where the Mixing Bowl is now)
Hardees (The old Arby's building in LPC)
Vesuvius (Wildewood shopping center)
Smokey Joe's (bbq place beside the old 7-11 on GMR)
Shelly's Deli (on Shangri-La drive)

Didn't see on the thread:

Old Field Inn
Quiznos Prince Frederick
Thai & Viet place in White Plains
Korean place in Lusby closed right?
Robertsons in Prince Frederick (now yo mamas).
Big Daddys in Prince Frederick

Remind me not to open an eatery in Prince Frederick...

Didn't see on the thread:

Old Field Inn
Quiznos Prince Frederick
Thai & Viet place in White Plains
Korean place in Lusby closed right?
Robertsons in Prince Frederick (now yo mamas).
Big Daddys in Prince Frederick

Remind me not to open an eatery in Prince Frederick...

Surrey Inn was in Huntingtown :lol:
I miss their breakfasts.

Also, not to nit-pick, but it was Robert's Deli where Yo Mama's is now.

I used to work at Big-Daddy's. Worst job I ever had :lol:

Not to mention the 50 BBQ joints that come and go behind the Huntingtown 7-11.

Korean place in Lusby closed right?

That place was only open for about 3.5 seconds. They had the Opening Soon! sign up for over a year, then they finally opened, then shut down within a few months.

Remind me not to open an eatery in Prince Frederick...

My one and only foray in the the food and beverage business was enough to remind me not to open an eatery anywhere ever again.

That place was only open for about 3.5 seconds. They had the Opening Soon! sign up for over a year, then they finally opened, then shut down within a few months.

It wasn't bad either, just a little over priced. They didn't fail as a restaurant per se, the fraud caught up to them.

Surrey Inn was in Huntingtown :lol:
I miss their breakfasts.

Also, not to nit-pick, but it was Robert's Deli where Yo Mama's is now.

I used to work at Big-Daddy's. Worst job I ever had :lol:

Not to mention the 50 BBQ joints that come and go behind the Huntingtown 7-11.

Robert's Deli become Robertsons Restaurant, then went to Yo Mama's... We liked it as the deli, loved it as the restaurant (awesome flat iron steak dinner, great wine list), never been in to Yo Mama's for some reason... [edited to add]: I think I remember it going back to a deli style when they got rid of the back two portions of the building...

Never got in the Surrey Inn either... Live right off Plum Point road too...

It wasn't bad either, just a little over priced. They didn't fail as a restaurant per se, the fraud caught up to them.

Fraud? We ate there once... it was just 'okay'...

Razzberries/Monk's

Buzzed by the old Monk's last week and notice that something new has opened there, but did not catch the name.

Robert's Deli become Robertsons Restaurant, then went to Yo Mama's... We liked it as the deli, loved it as the restaurant (awesome flat iron steak dinner, great wine list), never been in to Yo Mama's for some reason... [edited to add]: I think I remember it going back to a deli style when they got rid of the back two portions of the building...

Never got in the Surrey Inn either... Live right off Plum Point road too...

I had an ex work at Robert's. Food was ok. They had the back part (where LaTolteca's is now), then got rid of it. I vaguely remember another restaurant going in there after Robert's , but before Yo Mamas.

Yo Mamas is nice. Personally, I prefer smaller bars. I find the staff very nice, and the owner is nice also. The wings are delicious.

Surrey Inn had the BEST breakfast! (I'm right up the road from you)

When they first opened the food was adequate, but then they concentrated on the drinking crowd and went to crap.

I only went there once. The atmosphere was like a school cafeteria and the food was almost as good.

I only went there once. The atmosphere was like a school cafeteria and the food was almost as good.

Yep. That's what it was like the last time I went there. At first the servers were good, and the food was decent. The last time I went there the servers acted like we were in the way and the food sucked. A few months later they were out of business.

Yo Mama's ..

Fried Pickles!

My one and only foray in the the food and beverage business was enough to remind me not to open an eatery anywhere ever again.

Which place was yours?

Buzzed by the old Monk's last week and notice that something new has opened there, but did not catch the name.

Retriever's Grill is the new name. Something about an eating establishment being named after a dog that doesn't make it sound too appealing, but have heard good things so far. It should be a good option for the NESEA crowd.

Retriever's Grill is the new name. Something about an eating establishment being named after a dog that doesn't make it sound too appealing, but have heard good things so far. It should be a good option for the NESEA crowd.

Well, there may be something comforting about the "hair of the dog" to some folks...just sayin....

And speaking of Piney Point Rd... *newsflash*: the old Knott's Kitchen (then Pat's Seafood after that) is re-opening apparently..not sure what as yet though. Looks like remodeling is almost complete...

Bear Creek BBQ is moving there. A notice on their FB page yesterday:

BEAR CREEK IS MOVING!

We will be closed for the month of January, but don't worry you can come and see us when we re-open AT OUR NEW LOCATION in February. We will be just in on the left on Route 249 (the old Knott's Kitchen) across from the Callaway Post Office. We are still available for catering.

Please e-mail bearcreekbbq@aol.com for more information.

Leonardtown Arby's has reopened!

Was there TJ's in Hollywood where Capt. Pat's used to be? I'm talking about back in the 80s.

Yeah, It was TJ's Carryout. I worked there in the 80's.

Bear Creek BBQ is moving there. A notice on their FB page yesterday:

What?? There is no sitting space there..its nothing but a carry-out setup and a tiny one at that.

I saw Chuck was recently drilling a new well there too...

What?? There is no sitting space there..its nothing but a carry-out setup and a tiny one at that.

I saw Chuck was recently drilling a new well there too...

I thought it was weird when I saw the announcement as it seems like quite a step back for them. I haven't seen Curtis in awhile to talk to him so I don't know what the scoop is. :shrug:

I thought it was weird when I saw the announcement as it seems like quite a step back for them. I haven't seen Curtis in awhile to talk to him so I don't know what the scoop is. :shrug:
I would suspect they are after the location... wanting to capture more of the base lunch/dinner crowd.

I would suspect they are after the location... wanting to capture more of the base lunch/dinner crowd.

Huh? This is down 249 in Callaway so I don't think that's happening. :lol:

Huh? This is down 249 in Callaway so I don't think that's happening. :lol:

Between the recent poor reports and relocating away from the main road, I'd be surprised they last until spring.

Huh? This is down 249 in Callaway so I don't think that's happening. :lol:

Oh... the only Capt Pat's I know of is right outside the base...:lol:

Huh? This is down 249 in Callaway so I don't think that's happening. :lol:

Not TOO far down, and more importantly within easy walking distance of la casa de edinsomd!

Score!:yahoo:

Between the recent poor reports and relocating away from the main road, I'd be surprised they last until spring.

I've always had good food and service there. :shrug:

Oh... the only Capt Pat's I know of is right outside the base...:lol:

Not sure where you got Capt. Pat's from as they're moving to the old Knott's Kitchen. :confused:

I thought it was weird when I saw the announcement as it seems like quite a step back for them. I haven't seen Curtis in awhile to talk to him so I don't know what the scoop is. :shrug:

The only stretch of time that place ever managed to hang was when Jockey and his crew did the fried chicken and "everything else" carry-out thing. Their chicken was rockin good. But that was long ago ...

Maybe Curtis has decided the mobile chuckwagon part of the business is where the money is. ??

I've always had good food and service there. :shrug:



Not sure where you got Capt. Pat's from as they're moving to the old Knott's Kitchen. :confused:
The post said 'then became Pat's Seafood'... I assumed Pat was a captain...:shrug: If you recall I don't eat seafood so all these seafood places are confusing to me...:wr:

The post said 'then became Pat's Seafood'... I assumed Pat was a captain...:shrug: If you recall I don't eat seafood so all these seafood places are confusing to me...:wr:

You are correct. Cap'nt Pat is indeed a captain and a waterman and has been all his life. He and a couple other guys like Greg (H. Gass Seafood) tried to add the retail angle to their business portfolios some years back. Its a tough row to hoe.

The post said 'then became Pat's Seafood'... I assumed Pat was a captain...:shrug: If you recall I don't eat seafood so all these seafood places are confusing to me...:wr:

Okay, I see that now and don't remember ever going to it when it was Pat's Seafood.

The only stretch of time that place ever managed to hang was when Jockey and his crew did the fried chicken and "everything else" carry-out thing. Their chicken was rockin good. But that was long ago ...

I do remember Knott's Kitchen had some banging fried chicken but be prepared to wait a LONG time as it was cooked to order. :lol:

Maybe Curtis has decided the mobile chuckwagon part of the business is where the money is. ??

Maybe, but I doubt it. Last time I talked to Curtis was right before the fire and then only briefly but I got the impression business was good. It will be interesting to see how the move pans out but I personally don't think it's a good idea as they have much more visibility on Route 5.

I do remember Knott's Kitchen had some banging fried chicken but be prepared to wait a LONG time as it was cooked to order. :lol:

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Back then I was working on Great Mills Rd...and live on the island as I still do. So it was easy peasy to make the call and time the pickup so the barrel of chikin was ready about the minute I drove by. If it was behind schedule..I'd just go have a beer at Abell's.:coffee:

but I personally don't think it's a good idea as they have much more visibility on Route 5.

Agree with that 100%.

Yeah, It was TJ's Carryout. I worked there in the 80's.

I remember it well. I used to stop in there after work and pick up BBQ pork sandwiches. They had good pizza too. :popcorn:

Bear Creek BBQ is moving there. A notice on their FB page yesterday:

I hope that fixes their just so-so food, attidude filled staff, broken fryer, broken ATM machine, and acceptance of credit/debit card issues. :yay:

I thought rustic river was supposed to reopen? no?



The Rustic River thread got me thinking of how many restaurants have failed in this area.

Friendly's
Arby's
Roost
Taste of india
Roy Rogers
Three brothers pizza
Arizona pizza
Damians
Chicken coop

I know I haven't thought of a quarter of them

This is really more of a "opening again soon" post...but I'm looking forward to the restaurant at Dennis Point Marina re-opening this coming year. I know the food will finally be good there again.:yahoo:

This is really more of a "opening again soon" post...but I'm looking forward to the restaurant at Dennis Point Marina re-opening this coming year. I know the food will finally be good there again.:yahoo:

That was Torpedos? I didn't know they had closed. Haven't been down that way in a while.

That was Torpedos? I didn't know they had closed. Haven't been down that way in a while.

They close down every winter. :lol:

They close down every winter. :lol:


For all practical purposes, its been some years since they were "open"...or should have been.:whistle:


But next year should be better.

This is really more of a "opening again soon" post...but I'm looking forward to the restaurant at Dennis Point Marina re-opening this coming year. I know the food will finally be good there again.:yahoo:
I went there about 5 years ago with a few others, I ordered the 1lb snow crab dinner, they sent half of a small crab out. I asked if that was there idea of a joke and they said that's the standard size. When I told them to take it back they said I'd have to pay for it anyways, I gave them my address so they'd know where to send the police.

In case anyone is interested, Bear Creek BBQ reopened yesterday at their new location on Rt 249 in Callaway. It's across the road from the Callaway Post Office. Take-out only. I think I'll head up there tomorrow evening. I've had a hankering for their beef brisket.

In case anyone is interested, Bear Creek BBQ reopened yesterday at their new location on Rt 249 in Callaway. It's across the road from the Callaway Post Office. Take-out only. I think I'll head up there tomorrow evening. I've had a hankering for their beef brisket.

Not interested. Their food and customer service leave alot to be desired.

Country Buffet in Waldorf is closed
Mexico Rest has moved to Loredos in White Plains
Roy Rogers has taken Arbys in La Plata

Lorenzo's in California.....I think.....closed a while back.

Shakey's
Bambino's
Gino's
Rustler
Golden Corral
Western Steer
Damon's
Lone Star

Most all 7-11's :whistle:

San Souci had an Italian place. It was something like Sardo's or Sarinellis.

The place in St. Mary's square that was a lot of different places including a stint as a watering hole called Skool Daze.

That big white house in L'town, not far from the square. Interesting place, but it wasn't around too long. It was more high end type dining.

There was an Indian place after Northridge closed. They had a nice lunch buffet. The butter chicken was pretty good.

San Souci had an Italian place. It was something like Sardo's or Sarinellis.

The place in St. Mary's square that was a lot of different places including a stint as a watering hole called Skool Daze.

That big white house in L'town, not far from the square. Interesting place, but it wasn't around too long. It was more high end type dining.

There was an Indian place after Northridge closed. They had a nice lunch buffet. The butter chicken was pretty good.

When you say "That big white house in L'town", are you referring to the Sterling House, which is now the Front Porch? Isn't that still open?

When you say "That big white house in L'town", are you referring to the Sterling House, which is now the Front Porch? Isn't that still open?

I don't live in SOMD any longer. I'm trying to recall places that were opened and closed while I was there and were not already mentioned. I do remember reading in 1 of the local newspapers that the restaurant had a significant amount of outstanding gift certificates that I believe Cafe De Artistes was going to honor.

I wasn't aware they reopened under a new name

I don't live in SOMD any longer. I'm trying to recall places that were opened and closed while I was there and were not already mentioned. I do remember reading in 1 of the local newspapers that the restaurant had a significant amount of outstanding gift certificates that I believe Cafe De Artistes was going to honor.

I wasn't aware they reopened under a new name

Yep, it originally opened as Corbel's...

San Souci had an Italian place. It was something like Sardo's or Sarinellis.

The place in St. Mary's square that was a lot of different places including a stint as a watering hole called Skool Daze.

That big white house in L'town, not far from the square. Interesting place, but it wasn't around too long. It was more high end type dining.

There was an Indian place after Northridge closed. They had a nice lunch buffet. The butter chicken was pretty good.

It was something or other bistro at one time also.

When you say "That big white house in L'town", are you referring to the Sterling House, which is now the Front Porch? Isn't that still open?

I was there about a month ago- couldn't get a cold bottled beer to save my life. Manager asked how we were doing, I told him nicely about it and he brought me another slightly colder beer. Good Manager would have comp'ed it in my opinion. I'm not looking for free stuff but just some thing I think should have been done is all.

They were out of Crown Royal and a few of the appetizers as well. Kind of odd for a 6PM Friday night outing.

I think I just have bad luck. I went to Saphron downtown PF because of recommendations on SOMD.com and it was so-so as well. The fried chicken was awesome!

I know- must be me- but it is not, I swear. 8 people at Front Porch and 12 of us at Saphron and we all said the same thing. I caught the brunt of it because both places were my ideas.

Winners have been Jerry's Place and The Ruddy Duck.

I was there about a month ago- couldn't get a cold bottled beer to save my life. Manager asked how we were doing, I told him nicely about it and he brought me another slightly colder beer. Good Manager would have comp'ed it in my opinion. I'm not looking for free stuff but just some thing I think should have been done is all.

They were out of Crown Royal and a few of the appetizers as well. Kind of odd for a 6PM Friday night outing.j

I think I just have bad luck. I went to Saphron downtown PF because of recommendations on SOMD.com and it was so-so as well. The fried chicken was awesome!

I know- must be me- but it is not, I swear. 8 people at Front Porch and 12 of us at Saphron and we all said the same thing. I caught the brunt of it because both places were my ideas.

Winners have been Jerry's Place and The Ruddy Duck.

Being out of some things is not surprising at a local, non chain, restaurant. When you're using fresh, local ingredients, if it's not available or if you question the quality would you want to serve it? Remember this is your reputation on the line. As far as the liquor, I got nothing.

Add St Jame's Pub to this list.

Being out of some things is not surprising at a local, non chain, restaurant. When you're using fresh, local ingredients, if it's not available or if you question the quality would you want to serve it? Remember this is your reputation on the line. As far as the liquor, I got nothing.

Valid point and I don't remember what it was but it was some thing I think would have been frozen. Out of local oysters, understandable. Out of frozen cocktail shrimp, not so much. Was glad we went none the less, cool house!

Valid point and I don't remember what it was but it was some thing I think would have been frozen. Out of local oysters, understandable. Out of frozen cocktail shrimp, not so much. Was glad we went none the less, cool house!

I've been to Ruby Tuesday when they have been out of something like lemons and I'm thinking, you are out of lemons and there is a Giant across the parking lot with a bin full of lemons....