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Readers, when it comes to determining the very best that local businesses offer our communities, who better to ask than you? You know the best in dining, shopping, and services. After all, the customer is always right. Voting took place in January of this year, both online and via paper-submitted ballots. Readers submitted more than 10,000 ballots overall, covering 100-plus categories of winners. Ballots and finalists were carefully vetted to ensure honest and accurate voting. Enjoy the results, which include each company’s contact information.
br433 Kent Narrows Way N., Grasonville
br410-827-9500
harriscrabhouse.com
br337 High Street, Chestertown
br443-282-0004
thellcafe.com
br3116 Main Street, Grasonville
br410-827-6666
crabdeck.com
Lounge
Fisherman’s Inn
Back to Annapolis and West County Winners
FOOD, DINING & ENTERTAINMENT
Steamed Crabs
Harris Crab House & Seafood Restaurantbr433 Kent Narrows Way N., Grasonville
br410-827-9500
harriscrabhouse.com
Cream of Crab Soup
Lemon Leaf Cafébr337 High Street, Chestertown
br443-282-0004
thellcafe.com
Maryland Crab Soup
Fisherman’s Crab Deckbr3116 Main Street, Grasonville
br410-827-6666
crabdeck.com
Lounge
brCrab Cake
brAppetizers
brBar Food
brSeafood Restaurant
brPlace to Take the Out of Towners
Fisherman’s Inn 3116 Main Street, Grasonville
br410-827-8807
fishermansinn.com
br402 S. Talbot Street, St. Michaels
br410-463-0531
awfularthursusa.com
br409 S. Talbot Street, St. Michaels
br410-745-3081
avaspizzeria.com
br413 Muir St, Cambridge
br443-477-6040
stokedwoodfiredeatery.com
br305 High Street, Cambridge
br410-228-7420
thehighspotgastropub.com
br216 E. Dover Street, Ste. 201, Easton
br410-690-3641
andrewevansbbqjoint.com
br109 Main Street, Stevensville
br410-604-2447
lovepointdeli.com
br314 Tilghman Street, Oxford
br410-924-6298
scottishhighlandcreamery.com
br535 Poplar Street, Cambridge
br410-228-4884
bistropoplar.com
br103 Freemount Street, St. Michaels
br410-745-8001
lanstapasandwine.com
Tea
T at the General Store
br25942 Royal Oak Road, Easton
br410-745-8402
tatthegeneralstore.com
Sushi
Café Sado
br205 Tackle Circle, Chester
br410-604-1688
cafesado.com
br8 N. Washington Street, Easton
br410-822-2202
scossarestaurant.com
br122 N. Commerce Road, Centerville
br410-758-3619
oshucksirishpub.com
br1110 S. Talbot Street, St. Michaels
br410-745-5955
samspizzastmichaels.com
br410-827-8807
fishermansinn.com
Raw Bar
Awful Arthur’sbr402 S. Talbot Street, St. Michaels
br410-463-0531
awfularthursusa.com
Local Pizza
Ava’s Pizzeria and Wine Barbr409 S. Talbot Street, St. Michaels
br410-745-3081
avaspizzeria.com
Wings
Stoked Wood Fire Eaterybr413 Muir St, Cambridge
br443-477-6040
stokedwoodfiredeatery.com
Burger
The High Spotbr305 High Street, Cambridge
br410-228-7420
thehighspotgastropub.com
Barbecue
The BBQ Jointbr216 E. Dover Street, Ste. 201, Easton
br410-690-3641
andrewevansbbqjoint.com
Neighborhood Deli
Love Point Delibr109 Main Street, Stevensville
br410-604-2447
lovepointdeli.com
Ice Cream
Scottish Highland Creamerybr314 Tilghman Street, Oxford
br410-924-6298
scottishhighlandcreamery.com
French
Bistro Poplarbr535 Poplar Street, Cambridge
br410-228-4884
bistropoplar.com
Small Plates/Tapas
Lan’s Wine & Tapas Barbr103 Freemount Street, St. Michaels
br410-745-8001
lanstapasandwine.com
Tea
brBest Kept Secret
brSignature Cocktails
T at the General Storebr25942 Royal Oak Road, Easton
br410-745-8402
tatthegeneralstore.com
Sushi
brThai
Café Sadobr205 Tackle Circle, Chester
br410-604-1688
cafesado.com
Italian
Scossa Restaurant & Loungebr8 N. Washington Street, Easton
br410-822-2202
scossarestaurant.com
Irish
O’Shucks Irish Pubbr122 N. Commerce Road, Centerville
br410-758-3619
oshucksirishpub.com
Greek
Sam’s Pizza and Restaurantbr1110 S. Talbot Street, St. Michaels
br410-745-5955
samspizzastmichaels.com
Chinese
Hong Kong Kitchen148 Kent Landing, Stevensville
br410-643-9337
hongkongkitchenseaston.com
br101 Marlboro Avenue, Ste. 51, Easton
br410-443-0681
injapansushi.com
br7813 Ocean Gateway, Easton
br410-770-8550
plazatapatia.com
br1216 St. Michaels Road, St. Michaels
br410-745-5555
riseupcoffee.com
br5776 Tilghman Island Rd, Tilghman
br410-886-2447
twoifbysearestaurant.com
br119 Gay Street, Denton
br443-448-4782
turnbridgepoint.com
br2951 Ocean Gateway, Cambridge
br410-228-9111
baycountrybakery.com
br314 North Morris Street, Oxford
br410-226-5111
robertmorrisinn.com
br415 S. Talbot Street, St. Michaels
br410-924-9849
gourmetbythebay.net
br516 Poplar Street, Cambridge
br443-477-6413
br407 S. Talbot Street, St. Michaels
br410-745-2106
theossteakhouse.com
br22 Goldsborough Street, Easton
br410-770-4777
outofthefire.com
Gluten Free Menu
The Kitchen at the Imperial
br208 High Street, Chestertown
br410-778-5000
imperialchestertown.com
br8249 Teal Drive, Easton
br410-820-0500
thebarnofeaston.com
br20786 Rock Hall Avenue, Rock Hall
br410-639-2194
ospreypoint.com
br23713 St. Michaels Road, St. Michaels
br410-745-9600
chesapeakelandingrestaurant.com
br28 South Harrison Street, Easton
br410-924-1776
bartlettpearinn.com
br112 Commerce Street, Cambridge
br410-228-0112
snapperswaterfrontcafe.com
br305 Mulberry Street, St. Michaels
br410-745-3737
stmichaelscrabhouse.com
br3023 Kent Narrows Way S., Grasonville
br410-827-8113
thenarrowsrestaurant.com
br21085 Tolchester Beach Road, Chestertown
br410-778-1400
tolchestermarina.com
br101 E. Dover Street, Easton
br410-822-1300
tidewaterinn.com/hunters-tavern
br206 N. Washington Street, Easton
br410-819-3838
brasseriebrightwell.com
br125 Mulberry Street, St. Michaels
br410-745-4340
foxysharborgrille.com
br511 Chester-Field Avenue, Centreville
br410-758-1707
docsriversidegrille.com
Craft Beer
Eastern Shore Brewing
br605 S. Talbot Street, St. Michaels
br410-745-8010
easternshorebrewing.com
Draft Beer
RAR Brewing
br504 Popular Street, Cambridge
br443-325-5664
rarbrewing.com
br108 Marlboro Avenue, Easton
br410-822-4852
earthoriginsmarket.com
br40 E. Dover Street, Easton
br410-822-0345
br218 N. Washington Street, Ste. 54, Easton
br410-820-8281
piazzaitalianmarket.com
br205 N. Talbot Street, St. Michaels
br410-745-2062
olivinsstmichaels.com
br219 Marlboro Ave, #52 A, Easton
br410-820-4700
hair-o-the-dog.com
br28248 St. Michaels Road, Easton
br410-822-1433
tandcwines.com
br800 Main Street, Stevensville
br410-643-2466
ramsheadshorehouse.com
Wesley Spangler
wesleyspangler.com
br441 Outlet Center Drive, Queenstown
premiumoutlets.com/outlet/queenstown
br111 S. Talbot Street, St. Michaels
br410-745-2626
dbsjewelers.com
br101 N. Talbot Street, St. Michaels
br410-745-5544
guilfordandcompany.com
br500 Abruzzi Drive, Ste. C, Chester
br410-449-4385
tntjeweler.com
br214 N. Talbot Street, St. Michaels
silvawear.net
br203 S. Talbot Street, St. Michaels
br410-745-0266
silverliningsmd.com
Watches
Shearer the Jeweler
br22 N. Washington Street, Easton
br410-822-2279
shearerthejeweler.com
br21 Goldsborough Street, Easton
br410-763-9262
br410-643-9337
hongkongkitchenseaston.com
Japanese
In Japanbr101 Marlboro Avenue, Ste. 51, Easton
br410-443-0681
injapansushi.com
Mexican
Plaza Tapatiabr7813 Ocean Gateway, Easton
br410-770-8550
plazatapatia.com
Local Coffee Shop
Rise Up Coffee Roastersbr1216 St. Michaels Road, St. Michaels
br410-745-5555
riseupcoffee.com
Weekday Breakfast
Two if By Seabr5776 Tilghman Island Rd, Tilghman
br410-886-2447
twoifbysearestaurant.com
Sunday Brunch
Turnbridge Pointbr119 Gay Street, Denton
br443-448-4782
turnbridgepoint.com
Bakery
Bay Country Bakerybr2951 Ocean Gateway, Cambridge
br410-228-9111
baycountrybakery.com
Chef
Mark Salter of Robert Morris Innbr314 North Morris Street, Oxford
br410-226-5111
robertmorrisinn.com
Caterer
Gourmet by the Baybr415 S. Talbot Street, St. Michaels
br410-924-9849
gourmetbythebay.net
Wait Staff
Katie Mae’s Country Shoppebr516 Poplar Street, Cambridge
br443-477-6413
Steakhouse
Theo’s Steaks, Sides & Spiritsbr407 S. Talbot Street, St. Michaels
br410-745-2106
theossteakhouse.com
Vegetarian Menu
Out of the Firebr22 Goldsborough Street, Easton
br410-770-4777
outofthefire.com
Gluten Free Menu
brRomantic Restaurant
The Kitchen at the Imperialbr208 High Street, Chestertown
br410-778-5000
imperialchestertown.com
New Restaurant
The Barn Steakhouse & Sports Barbr8249 Teal Drive, Easton
br410-820-0500
thebarnofeaston.com
Special Occasion Restaurant
Osprey Pointbr20786 Rock Hall Avenue, Rock Hall
br410-639-2194
ospreypoint.com
Family Friendly Restaurant
Chesapeake Landing Restaurant & Seafood Marketbr23713 St. Michaels Road, St. Michaels
br410-745-9600
chesapeakelandingrestaurant.com
Farm-to-Table Menu
Bartlett Pear Innbr28 South Harrison Street, Easton
br410-924-1776
bartlettpearinn.com
Dock & Dine Restaurant
Snapper’s Waterfront Cafébr112 Commerce Street, Cambridge
br410-228-0112
snapperswaterfrontcafe.com
Outdoor Restaurant
St. Michaels Crab & Steak Housebr305 Mulberry Street, St. Michaels
br410-745-3737
stmichaelscrabhouse.com
Waterfront Restaurant
The Narrowsbr3023 Kent Narrows Way S., Grasonville
br410-827-8113
thenarrowsrestaurant.com
Bar with a View
Shanty Beach Bar at Tolchester Marinabr21085 Tolchester Beach Road, Chestertown
br410-778-1400
tolchestermarina.com
Happy Hour
Hunters' Tavern at Tidewater Innbr101 E. Dover Street, Easton
br410-822-1300
tidewaterinn.com/hunters-tavern
Late Night Nosh
Brassierie Brightwellbr206 N. Washington Street, Easton
br410-819-3838
brasseriebrightwell.com
Boaters Bar
Foxy’s Harbor Grillebr125 Mulberry Street, St. Michaels
br410-745-4340
foxysharborgrille.com
Sports Bar
Doc’s Riverside Grillebr511 Chester-Field Avenue, Centreville
br410-758-1707
docsriversidegrille.com
Craft Beer
brTasting Flights
Eastern Shore Brewingbr605 S. Talbot Street, St. Michaels
br410-745-8010
easternshorebrewing.com
Draft Beer
brMircobrewery
brPlace to Mix and Mingle
RAR Brewingbr504 Popular Street, Cambridge
br443-325-5664
rarbrewing.com
Organic Selection
Earth Originsbr108 Marlboro Avenue, Easton
br410-822-4852
earthoriginsmarket.com
Farmers’ Market
Easton Farmers’ Marketbr40 E. Dover Street, Easton
br410-822-0345
Speciality Grocer
Piazza Italian Marketbr218 N. Washington Street, Ste. 54, Easton
br410-820-8281
piazzaitalianmarket.com
Oil/Vinegar Shop
Olivin’sbr205 N. Talbot Street, St. Michaels
br410-745-2062
olivinsstmichaels.com
Retail Wine Selection
Hair O’ the Dog Wine & Spiritsbr219 Marlboro Ave, #52 A, Easton
br410-820-4700
hair-o-the-dog.com
Retail Beer Selection
Town & Country Wine, Liquor, Etc.br28248 St. Michaels Road, Easton
br410-822-1433
tandcwines.com
Live Music Venue
Rams Head Shore Housebr800 Main Street, Stevensville
br410-643-2466
ramsheadshorehouse.com
Live Musican/Band
Wesley Spangler
wesleyspangler.com
SHOPPING & SERVICES
Shopping Hub
Queenstown Premium Outletsbr441 Outlet Center Drive, Queenstown
premiumoutlets.com/outlet/queenstown
Designer Jewelry
DBS Fine Jewelersbr111 S. Talbot Street, St. Michaels
br410-745-2626
dbsjewelers.com
Estate Jewelry
Guilford & Companybr101 N. Talbot Street, St. Michaels
br410-745-5544
guilfordandcompany.com
Engagement Rings
TNT Jewelersbr500 Abruzzi Drive, Ste. C, Chester
br410-449-4385
tntjeweler.com
Artisan Jewelry
Silva*Wearbr214 N. Talbot Street, St. Michaels
silvawear.net
Silver Jewelry
Silver Liningsbr203 S. Talbot Street, St. Michaels
br410-745-0266
silverliningsmd.com
Watches
brDiamonds/Precious Stones
Shearer the Jewelerbr22 N. Washington Street, Easton
br410-822-2279
shearerthejeweler.com
Women’s Clothing
Dragonfly Boutiquebr21 Goldsborough Street, Easton
br410-763-9262
Handbags/Purses
Sunnyside Shop500 Poplar Street, Cambridge
br410-901-9009
sunnysideshop.com
Customer Service
Little Rascals
br7924 Ocean Gateway, Easton
br410-822-6806
br210 Malboro Avenue, #31, Easton
br410-822-2652
eastoneyecare.net
br7100 Cambridge Plaza, Cambridge
br410-221-2884
cambridgefloralsunique.net
br609 S. Talbot Street, St. Michaels
br410-745-8057
ophiuroidea.com
br112 S. Cross Street, Chestertown
br410-778-4167
bookplate.biz
br7 S. Washington Street, Easton
br410-822-7716
crackerjackstoys.com
br25 Goldsborough Street, Easton
br410-714-4741
chefandshower.com
br100 Olde Point Village, Ste. 102, Chester
br410-827-8811
friellumber.com
br902 S. Talbot Street, St. Michaels
br410-745-5192
higginsandspencer.com
br13 Goldsborough Street, Easton
br410-822-2211
dwellinganddesign.com
br9 S. Harrison Street, Easton
br410-770-9190
troikagallery.com
br218 N. Washington Street, Easton
br410-819-8666
bountifuldecor.com
br311 High Street, Chestertown
br410-778-5292
finishingtouchshop.com
br29516 Dover Road, Easton
br410-770-3717
choptankclosets.com
Home Builder
Lundberg Builders, Inc.
br314 Main Street, Stevensville
br410-643-3334
lundbergbuilders.com
br8057 Veterans Highway, Millersville
br410-969-4444
fenceanddeckconnection.com
br8801 Mistletoe Drive, Easton
br410-822-7000
aqua74.com
br29459 Pintail Drive, Easton
br410-770-9449
mchalelandscape.com
br9189 Rockcliff Drive, Easton
br410-251-2838
tidewatercleaningservice.com
br700 Port Street, Ste.148, Easton
br410-820-8732
londonderrytredavon.com
br29328 Matthewstown Road, Easton
br410-820-6568
br6211 Tilghman Island Road, Tilghman
br410-886-9833
bridgesautomotive.com
br121 Flatland Road, Chestertown
br410-778-6133
elbincorporated.com
br325 Cleat Street, Stevensville
br866-735-5926
boemarine.com
br3033 Kent Narrows Way S., Grasonville
br844-815-0508
knot10.com
br9231 Centreville Road, Easton
br410-924-7987
jcscomp.net
br2010 Marion Quimby Drive, Ste. 100, Stevensville
br410-643-8058
bevsgrooming.com
br7894 Ocean Gateway, Easton
br410-822-0107
talbothumane.org
br18 East Dover Street, Easton
410-822-1400
talbot-bank.com
br100 Heron Boulevard, Cambridge
br410-901-1234
chesapeakebay.hyatt.com
br100 Heron Blvd, Cambridge
410-901-1234
rivermarshgolfclub.com
br4303 Bucktown Road, Cambridge
br410-901-9255
blackwaterpaddleandpedal.com
br929 S. Talbot Street, St. Michaels
br410-745-2836
tricycleandrun.com
br21211 Rock Hall Avenue, Rock Hall
br410-708-1803
bluecrabcharters.com
br3093 Beverly Lane, Ste. E & F, Cambridge
br410-221-0037
easternshoredanceacademy.com
brP.O. Box 405, Rock Hall
br410-775-TACK
rockhallyachtclub.org
br410-901-9009
sunnysideshop.com
Customer Service
brConsignment Shop
Little Rascalsbr7924 Ocean Gateway, Easton
br410-822-6806
Optician
Easton Eye Carebr210 Malboro Avenue, #31, Easton
br410-822-2652
eastoneyecare.net
Florist/Floral Design
Florals Uniquebr7100 Cambridge Plaza, Cambridge
br410-221-2884
cambridgefloralsunique.net
Unique Gifts
Ophiuroideabr609 S. Talbot Street, St. Michaels
br410-745-8057
ophiuroidea.com
Book Store
The Bookplatebr112 S. Cross Street, Chestertown
br410-778-4167
bookplate.biz
Toy Store
Crackerjacks Toys & Children’s Booksbr7 S. Washington Street, Easton
br410-822-7716
crackerjackstoys.com
Kitchen Store
Chef and Showerbr25 Goldsborough Street, Easton
br410-714-4741
chefandshower.com
Kitchen Design
Friel Lumber Companybr100 Olde Point Village, Ste. 102, Chester
br410-827-8811
friellumber.com
Furniture Store
Higgins & Spencerbr902 S. Talbot Street, St. Michaels
br410-745-5192
higginsandspencer.com
Home Decorating Store
Dwelling and Designbr13 Goldsborough Street, Easton
br410-822-2211
dwellinganddesign.com
Art Gallery
Troika Gallerybr9 S. Harrison Street, Easton
br410-770-9190
troikagallery.com
Interior Design Services
Bountiful interiorsbr218 N. Washington Street, Easton
br410-819-8666
bountifuldecor.com
Framing Shop
The Finishing Touchbr311 High Street, Chestertown
br410-778-5292
finishingtouchshop.com
Home Design
Choptank Closet and Storage Professionalsbr29516 Dover Road, Easton
br410-770-3717
choptankclosets.com
Home Builder
brRemodeling/Custom Building
Lundberg Builders, Inc.br314 Main Street, Stevensville
br410-643-3334
lundbergbuilders.com
Fence & Deck Install
Fence and Deck Connectionbr8057 Veterans Highway, Millersville
br410-969-4444
fenceanddeckconnection.com
Pool & Hot Tub Install/Service
AQUA Pools & Spasbr8801 Mistletoe Drive, Easton
br410-822-7000
aqua74.com
Landscape Design
McHale Landscape Designbr29459 Pintail Drive, Easton
br410-770-9449
mchalelandscape.com
Home Cleaning Services
Tidewater Cleaning Servicebr9189 Rockcliff Drive, Easton
br410-251-2838
tidewatercleaningservice.com
Senior Living Facility
Londonderry on the Tred Avonbr700 Port Street, Ste.148, Easton
br410-820-8732
londonderrytredavon.com
Car Wash/Auto Detailing
WetDog Car Washbr29328 Matthewstown Road, Easton
br410-820-6568
Auto Repair
Bridges Automotivebr6211 Tilghman Island Road, Tilghman
br410-886-9833
bridgesautomotive.com
Auto Body Shop
ELB Incorporatedbr121 Flatland Road, Chestertown
br410-778-6133
elbincorporated.com
Marine Mechanical Services
BOE Marinebr325 Cleat Street, Stevensville
br866-735-5926
boemarine.com
Boat Dealer
Knot 10 Yacht Salesbr3033 Kent Narrows Way S., Grasonville
br844-815-0508
knot10.com
Computer Repair
Jason’s Computer Servicesbr9231 Centreville Road, Easton
br410-924-7987
jcscomp.net
Pet Services
Bev’s Groomingbr2010 Marion Quimby Drive, Ste. 100, Stevensville
br410-643-8058
bevsgrooming.com
Local Nonprofit
Talbot Humane Societybr7894 Ocean Gateway, Easton
br410-822-0107
talbothumane.org
Bank
The Talbot Bankbr18 East Dover Street, Easton
410-822-1400
talbot-bank.com
Hotel
Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Baybr100 Heron Boulevard, Cambridge
br410-901-1234
chesapeakebay.hyatt.com
Golf Pro Shop
River Marsh Golf Clubbr100 Heron Blvd, Cambridge
410-901-1234
rivermarshgolfclub.com
Kayak/Paddleboard Rentals
Blackwater Paddle and Pedal Adventuresbr4303 Bucktown Road, Cambridge
br410-901-9255
blackwaterpaddleandpedal.com
Bike Shop
TriCycle and Runbr929 S. Talbot Street, St. Michaels
br410-745-2836
tricycleandrun.com
Tour of the Bay
Blue Crab Chesapeake Chartersbr21211 Rock Hall Avenue, Rock Hall
br410-708-1803
bluecrabcharters.com
Summer Camp
Eastern Shore Dance Academybr3093 Beverly Lane, Ste. E & F, Cambridge
br410-221-0037
easternshoredanceacademy.com
Sailing School
Rock Hall Yacht Club Sailing SchoolbrP.O. Box 405, Rock Hall
br410-775-TACK
rockhallyachtclub.org