Hey, Southern Marylanders! We asked you to share your favorite hidden gems, and you delivered! Here are the top spots you love, as voted by you. Get ready to discover some local treasures in Southern Maryland!
Southern Maryland’s Hidden Gems: Voted by You!

- Chaptico Market & Deli: Shrimp salad and stuffed ham sandwiches
- Chiefs Your Neighborhood Bar: Stuffed ham, chicken salad sandwich & cheese steaks
- St. James Deli & Spirits
- Olde Town Pub: Garlic parm fries, Lemon basil vinaigrette salad dressing and black and gold wings
- La Pasadita Mexican Food Truck at DJ’s one stop in Mechanicsville
- Southern Trail Distillery: Potato Dippers, chicken tenders, pulled pork pizza
- Smokehouse BBQ Shack
- Rita B Catering: Macaroni salad
- Seabreeze Restaurant & Tiki Bar
- Baymart and Deli
- Ka’Ribbean Fire: Mac and cheese
- Pier 450
- Ruddy Duck Brewery & Grill: Duck rolls, shrimp and grits
- Captain Pat’s Seafood
- Boomerangs Original Ribs & Seafood: Cream of crab soup
- The RAD House
- The Pier Restaurant: Sunday brunch buffet
- Captain Leonard’s Seafood Restaurant
- Social on Fenwick: BLT Bagel
- Roland’s of Chesapeake Station: Potato salad
- Bruster’s Real Ice Cream
- Randy’s Ribs & BBQ: Potato salad
- Crabknockers Seafood
- Bussler’s Seafood: Crab cake egg rolls
- Hacienda Los Guayabos: Street nachos
- Thompson’s Seafood Corner Market: Steamed shrimp
- Showtime Deli: Steak n Cheese, breakfast bagel sandwiches
- The Blue Dog Saloon: Peach/blueberry cobbler
- Salsa’s Mexican Cafe: California shrimp burrito, Arroz Texano, and Queso
- Bucket’s Bar and Grill
- Studio 614 Salon + Boutique
- Twin Kiss
- Abell’s Diner: Burger cheese fries
- Moreland’s Produce & Market: Breakfast sandwich
- Fitzie's Marina & PUB: Cream of crab soup
- Scuttlebutt Restaurant & Marina: Crabcakes
- The Real Food Studio
- Drift Inn Crab House: Crab dip fries and pizza
- Fiesta Pollo: Chicharron pupusas
- Antoinette’s Garden
- The Lighthouse Restaurant & Dockbar: Crab dip
- Captain Billy’s Crab House: Seafood platter
- Clarke’s Landing Restaurant: Cream of crab soup
- Jerry’s Place: Crab cakes
- Smokers Delight BBQ, LLC in White Plains: Mac and cheese and brisket
- County Fair: Roasted peanuts and Wawa hot turkey bowl
- Courtney’s Restaurant- Seafood: Stuffed rockfish
- Bayside Bull: Pulled pork
- Thompson Seafood Corner Market
- Marie’s Diner
- The Rex: Old Bay wings
- Morgan’s Barber Shop
- Smash House MD: Burgers
Why These Spots Are a Must-Visit
These hidden gems are more than just cool places—they offer a true taste of what makes Southern Maryland special. Whether you're a local or just visiting, these spots showcase the unique charm and character of our community.
Share Your Favorites!
Do you have a secret spot you adore? Let us know in the comments or join the conversation on Facebook. Keep the adventure alive and let’s discover more together!
Happy exploring! 🌟
June 25, 2026




