25 Essential Cambridge Institutions
From neighborhood classics to high-wire tasting rooms, these are the places shaping the modern dining identity of Cambridge.
Ava's Pizzeria & Wine Bar - St. Michaels
Maryland
Creative Italian fare featuring wood-fired pizzas & local seafood is on the menu at this cozy find.
The CD Cafe
Maryland
Homey nook serving an eclectic American menu & drinks, with the attached Next Door Lounge.
The Island Hideaway
Maryland
Comfortable bistro & bar offering New American eats & seafood, plus a deck with marina views.
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
Cambridge, Maryland
Soft-serve ice cream & signature shakes top the menu at this classic burger & fries fast-food chain.
Carpenter Street Saloon
Cambridge, Maryland
Local pub serving hearty American fare in a laid-back setting with a model train, pool & live music.
Pax River Ale House
Cambridge, Maryland
Easygoing bar & grill with classic pub fare & a big selection of drinks, including 30+ beers on tap.
The Lighthouse Restaurant and Dockbar
Cambridge, Maryland
Casual harbor-side locale featuring classic seafood & steaks, plus cocktails & local craft beers.
Piazza Italian Market
Cambridge, Maryland
Small business. Service options: Delivery, Onsite services. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot. Offerings: Food.
Carmela's Cucina
Cambridge, Maryland
Italian-American pastas, pizzas, & dishes in a rustic, no-frills setting with yellow walls & murals.
Rusticana Pizza
Cambridge, Maryland
Service options: Outdoor seating, Curbside pickup, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection.
Firehouse Subs Lexington Park
Cambridge, Maryland
Counter-serve sandwich chain offering made-to-order hot & cold subs, plus a variety of hot sauces.
Salsa's Mexican Cafe
Cambridge, Maryland
Service options: Outdoor seating, Curbside pickup, No-contact delivery, Delivery, Drive-through, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service.
Ava's Pizzeria & Wine Bar - Cambridge
Cambridge, Maryland
Service options: Outdoor seating, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great dessert, Great wine list.
Black Water Bakery + Eats
Cambridge, Maryland
Service options: Outdoor seating, Curbside pickup, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great coffee, Great dessert.
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
Cambridge, Maryland
Homey chain restaurant serving American comfort food, with an on-site general store.
Hardee's
Cambridge, Maryland
Fast-food chain serving fried chicken, big burgers & made-from-scratch breakfast biscuits.
Talbot St. Tavern
Cambridge, Maryland
Service options: Outdoor seating, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Serves local specialty.
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
Cambridge, Maryland
Soft-serve ice cream & signature shakes top the menu at this classic burger & fries fast-food chain.
Tiki Bar & Grill Solomons Island MD
Cambridge, Maryland
Seasonal, open-air riverside destination known for tropical drinks, live music & karaoke.
Olive Branch
Cambridge, Maryland
Service options: Outdoor seating, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility.
Peking House Restaurant
Cambridge, Maryland
Familiar fare & sushi in a traditional Chinese dining room with white tablecloths & a full bar.
Two if by Sea
Cambridge, Maryland
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Wheelchair accessible restroom, Wheelchair accessible seating.
Doc's Downtown Grille
Cambridge, Maryland
Upbeat American restaurant featuring a full bar, TVs for sports & a regular happy hour.
MOD Pizza
Cambridge, Maryland
Counter-serve, industrial-chic chain restaurant known for build-your-own pizzas.
Checkers
Cambridge, Maryland
Chain eatery serving fast-food classics like burgers, hot dogs, french fries & shakes.