633900 Sat Jul 04 09:14:01 -0700 2009 9 16 Mid-Atlantic 0 4829223 Can anyone recommend some dining havens along the Eastern shore? Anything from the best local stand to an intimate dinner, to the most fun bar and best pizza. I'm relocating from NY/LA. Thanks very much. Sat Jul 04 09:14:01 -0700 2009 1090803 slbphd 1 4829675 intimate dinner — 213 (fruitland) best pizza — ponzetti's (route 13 north), lombardi's (route 50 east) or la roma (route 13, close to downtown) crab house — the red roost, if you feel like driving out into the sticks. if not then the old mill. fun bar — breaktime, great slates if you're in cambridge, peaky's if you're in princess anne, want to see linda hamilton (yeah she goes there) and get some good fried chicken bar food/ribs/steaks/wings — adam's (fruitland) sushi — shogun by bennett high school Sat Jul 04 13:28:10 -0700 2009 4829223 181498 littlew1ng 1 4830493 Here are some good threads from the Mid-Atlantic board about Salisbury and the nearby beaches. http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/617150 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/186513 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/186513 Sun Jul 05 04:36:47 -0700 2009 4829223 240293 Lewes17266 2 4830496 I apologize for the mistake above. Here is the third thread I intended to send: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/631775 Sun Jul 05 04:40:24 -0700 2009 4830493 240293 Lewes17266 1 4840078 Some personal favorites that I've found over the past two years of living here (excuse the relative grouping of location, I'm one of the handful of people who live in Salisbury's barren downtown) Best date restaurant: Market Street Inn (downtown Salisbury) - also great for drinks with its extensive martini list OR Sobo's Bistro (College Ave.), which also has good martinis and a nice wine list Best sushi: Sushi de Kanpai, downtown plaza. Hunan Palace (Route 13) also has great sushi and good chinese food. Best Italian: Flavors Italian Grill, West Main St. - also a good hangout place in the bar with its $2 Peronis (Italian beer). I always get a calzone here, and it's HUGE. Best breakfast: Sage Diner (Route 13) or drive up to Georgetown for breakfast at Tavern on the Circle Best crabs: Old Mill (One in Delmar, Del, and a new one in Ocean City) - though I've heard great things about Red Roost, never been there The most fun bar depends on the season. During the summer, take a ride out to Seacrets in Ocean City, day or not - it's a sight to be seen. In Salisbury itself, it kind of depends on your age. I'm in my mid-20s and spend a lot of time at Brew River, but it's really populated with college kids. There are A LOT more locally owned restaurants in Ocean City, Fenwick, Bethany, Rehoboth and if you're a foodie, I suggest spending time out in those places - especially Rehoboth, which is about an hour away. Wed Jul 08 11:26:46 -0700 2009 4829223 323085 kjc5032 1 4840087 Oh, and in the other threads linked, people recommend Jimmy's Grille in Bridgeville. There is a Jimmy's Grille in Salisbury, but it's not owned by the same people and I wouldn't personally recommend it (despite it's lovely downtown locatin). Wed Jul 08 11:28:33 -0700 2009 4829223 323085 kjc5032 1 4843505 The best restaurants I've been to in Salisbury are Cactus Taverna, Restaurant 213 (intimate dinner), Hunan Palace & Sushi Kanpai (best sushi), Vinnys LaRoma (best Italian), Back Street Grill (my fave local spot - best steak sandwich ever), Plaza Tapatia (good Mexican, but typical), Shalimar (better of the 2 Indian restaurants), Adams Rib (good bbq, good crabcakes). Brew River is probably the best bar, don't bother with the food there. Market Street Inn is popular, but IMHO the food is overpriced and not that good. The best seafood spot is Old Mill Crabhouse in Delmar, only a few minutes from Salisbury. The best pizza is Delmar Pizza, also in Delmar. Thu Jul 09 11:18:24 -0700 2009 4829223 1087111 MelandEd 1 4844622 Bless your hearts! Thank you. To think that I can get a good martini and sushi, when my folks are telling me nothing is here! I knew that couldn't be true--they just don't go out. Now I can really look forward to my move with enthusiasm! I know that this area has the best crab (and etc) anywhere, but you've just delighted me with $2 Peroni's too and great Italian referrals! Okay, this is an aside, but might as well ask: Since I'm such a yummy foodie, you know I'm going to need a great place to work it off. With Salisbury as my central spot, any nice health clubs around... you know, with steam rooms? Thu Jul 09 17:14:13 -0700 2009 4829223 1090803 slbphd 2 4846815 I can't comment on health clubs, but the city park is great for walking & jogging. Check out the farmer's market downtown, Saturdays & Wednesdays. The Crisfield seafood guy is always there with the catch of the day - shrimp, soft shell crabs, fish. I second KJC5032's suggestion to visit Rehobeth Beach and Ocean City. Fri Jul 10 11:26:09 -0700 2009 4844622 1087111 MelandEd 1 4849199 Thank you! Sat Jul 11 11:08:25 -0700 2009 4829223 1090803 slbphd