Island View Waterfront Cafe
2542 Island View Rd, Baltimore, MD, 21221
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Address :
2542 Island View Rd
Baltimore, MD, 21221 - Phone (410) 687-9799
- Website https://www.islandviewwaterfrontcafe.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 9:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
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Heather D.
Went to the cafe last night to use my groupon for the kayak rental and dinner for two. No complaints about kayaking. Just bring a change of clothes! I saw other couples eating dinner afterwards with wet butts ;) The views at this place are pretty awesome. Restaurant is situation on the tip of a peninsula, so views are all around! Service was very friendly but the kitchen was a tad slow...which we did not mind, just sat and enjoyed some beers. Crab pretzel app was very good. Lots of lump crab meat. For entrees, the crabcake and the fish tacos were good, but not great. I would go back here to try out some other options and enjoy the view!
(4)Casey C.
I really wanted to like this place, and I did, to a point . . . the view is beautiful, but that is where it ends. The food is second-rate, at best. We had old-bay chicken wings, which were so over-seasoned to be nearly inedible - and I like old-bay. The salad was wilted and the salmon was tasteless (perhaps because my taste-buds were fried by the old-bay). The service was prompt, but the server seemed in a hurry, never staying around long enough to completely take our order - and the restaurant was mostly empty. This place has so much potential and really only needs stronger management and a better kitchen to be excellent.
(1)Joey D.
Went Kayaking here, it was a great time. After we stopped in for lunch. Amazing food, the cheesesteak was incredible. Good portion size. Only issue LONG wait for food to come.
(4)David P.
The combination of Kayak rental and eating good food on the deck with the Sun setting was a great experience. The staff was very friendly, the drinks were good, food was fresh and quite good. I had the crab cake sandwich, fries and cole slaw; all were good, especially the freshly made cole slaw. My wife had the tuna and pasta, which she liked; it had a little red pepper flake kick. We will be coming back!
(4)Ma-e M.
There is a new-old place out there, as Columbus did explore the world because he thought about it. We are not alone; we are not the only creatures living and breathing near the Metro DC. This part of Maryland is at the tip of Essex and quiet but something to discover. The restaurant serves delicious food. Perfect time to get those big food after kayak around the Chesapeake Bay. A little cold and windy, we still enjoyed our little water adventure. I'm glad I did not pass this by. I learned more about the side of the county.
(4)Alice S.
Yikes - total disaster. Mussels sauce tasted like they dumped a bottle of white wine in to make the sauce. There was a whole black potato in my mashed potatoes. Green beans were flavorless. Crab cake & chocolate cake were redeeming factors. Maybe it would have been more enjoyable if it wasn't raining, but even a nice view can't make the food better.
(1)Colleen N.
I've eaten here on two separate occasions; once seated outside and more recently seated inside. I've had great meals and service both times. It is a nice, relaxing place with a great view. I recommend the shrimp salad!
(4)Megan S.
Great view and awesome employees!! Food great. Local owners, homemade food owners making the food
(5)Rebeca F.
A friend got me a kayaking groupon, or else I probably wouldn't have tried this place. I did enjoy it overall. The guy who helped with the kayaks was very nice, although some instruction and information could have been helpful for a first-timer! I was glad we were able to have our pick of a single or dual kayak! We stayed for lunch, the service was a little slow, but I have to say that the thing that bothered me the most was that they had ZERO vegetarian options (besides sides). If they expanded their menu, this place would be great.
(3)Brandon S.
It's hard to say something bad about this place. If you had this view and location, you might be able to serve horrible food and people would enjoy it. Want something to do? Rent a kayak and paddle around. When you work up a appetite, head in for a bowl of crab soup, burgers, crab cakes and many other delish options. Service was mediocre, but it's hard to be dissatisfied with this view. Cold beer, with good options. Deduct a star due to pricing. Little too pricey on certain things compared to competitors.
(4)Tiffany C.
Such a gem! I got the Groupon for 2 hours of kayaking and dinner at the café. Kayaking was wonderful. Beautiful area, water was fairly calm (even though we went on a windy day). The staff setting up the kayak gave recommendations on the easiest route to paddle to avoid fighting the wind and currant, which was very much appreciated. Even though it was a bit chilly and windy, we had a great time. I was glad I brought a change of warm, dry clothes to change into after. The restaurant was lovely. Friendly and attentive staff. (I wish I could remember our waitress' name because she was fantastic.) Very warm and relaxing ambiance with great views of the water just outside the window. The Groupon allowed an appetizer, two entrees from a prix fixed menu (with plenty of choices) and two beverages of choice. Our waitress gave great recommendations, although I have a feeling everything on the menu would have been delicious! We decided on the crab pretzel appetizer, which came out piping hot with big chunks of crab meat and melted cheese. For entrees we did the crab cake (broiled - an excellent recommendation) and swordfish. Nothing fancy, but both were very tasty. I would recommend this to others looking to spend a nice, relaxing day on the water and then enjoy a delicious meal. I will definitely come here again!
(5)Natalie B.
Not a fan... Seated outside... Took forever to get our food... Everyone else outside had come after us, ordered after us, gotten their food before us... It took over an hour and a half to get our good... There was only five of us... Not impressed at all....
(1)elizabeth k.
Great night & groupon. Had two hour kayak and dinner for two with an appetizer and wine. The kayaking was perfect. The meal was very good, only selected from a prefix menu but lots of options and very good. Staff was VERY friendly and had homey feel to it. I would go back with friends or for date night.
(4)Liz A.
Beautiful location-- definitely worth taking the kayaks out. It's so peaceful and serene. We did the groupon option and were pleased with our food. Fantastic appetizers and crab cakes. I'd go again for the kayaking and a beer. Definitely avoid if you're in a rush as the service was a little slow.
(3)Ashley W.
I love this place! Pricey, so I don't go often, but their crab pretzels have been the best I have had so far. The salmon was delicious! Very friendly staff.
(5)Vickie L.
We used a deal found on groupon for 2 hour kayaking and dinner for 2. We did this as a fun date for our anniversary. I never went kayaking before, and it was so much fun! we were set up with just what we needed, and they pointed out some places to go see. the weather was lovely and it was a perfect thing to do. dinner was fabulous, and the service was very attentive. The seafood was excellent. Crab cakes were a little heavy handed with mustard but all in all a great experience. Highly recommended! We plan to go back.
(5)TJ B.
Found this place through Yelp so I wanted to be sure to leave a review. Great location, staff was friendly and fun. Food was very good. Our table had a variety of items including the steamed shrimp, crab pretzel, island bowl, pot roast, scallops, chicken and fried shrimp. Everyone was happy. Looking forward to coming back.
(4)Judy W.
A diamond in the rough. Very impressed with the prompt service, delicious crab cake, crab soup and ambiance. Outdoor seating on the water. What a view! How relaxing!
(4)Dave F.
Wonderful view of the water, good food too. First trip I sat at the bar & had a burger, chatted w/ some nice folks while watching the O's game. Returned a couple months later for a full dinner, everything was very good. Try the half & half crab soup - great combo!
(4)Bob T.
When there this evening with a group of 16 for dinner. First i wanted the chicken and biscuits (fond memories of when i was a child and my mother made this from scratch every sun), the waitress comes out and says they are out of chicken and biscuits, sad. I then choose their Meatloaf with mashed potato and applesauce. After an extremely long wait (at least it felt like a long wait), our food comes out. I was expecting a nice size slice of meatloaf, what i got looked like a meatball, and it was so dry and had a crunchy outside (like it was overcooked). Normally i would just tolerate bad food, not wanting to cause i scene, but after that long wait and Russell trying it and agreeing (he is after all a Master Chef, so I value his food opinions), I decided to send it back. The waitress was good and offered me something else, but by the time something else came out the rest of the group would be done theirs (and who likes eating alone). She then offered me some soup, I got the cream of crab in a bowl. I was not charged for the meatloaf or the soup, so not a total loss, but i would have perferred an actual meal like the meatloaf as opposed to a bowl of soup. Anyway, this is my first review ever, hope i did not overdue it the details Bob T
(2)Keith C.
A good place out of the way with a nice soothing view. The food is good as I had cream of crab and a crabcake. The soup had nice lumps of crabmeat and the crabcake was served on a nicely toasted bun with fresh cut fries and slaw. The only problem is the staff and kitchen apparently run on island time, which for me today meant waiting almost 30 minutes from the time the order was placed to the time the cup of soup was served. Likewise to get the check was another 30 minutes. If your not in a hurry or starved looking for fast service, this place is great.
(4)Joe L.
I always like writing reviews on small neighborhood places like this one. We ventured down to Essex during Baltimore County restaurant week in January '12, to check this place out. Unless someone tells you about this place you'll never find it. Its tucked away back in on a small Essex peninsula on the bay. I will like to highlight that we were there in the middle of winter at night. It was clear to me that this place is set up to be a summer time, sit on the deck and enjoy the view of the water while you eat type of place. I also believe they serve breakfast and an expanded menu during Summer months. Even so, we still enjoyed the intimate dining room with a warm fire place. When you first walk in it is evident that this is a neighborhood family restaurant. We were immediately greeted and seated in a clean dining room. The dining room is not very big but there is a nice bar with a few flat screen TVs. This would be a nice place to go watch the game. The casual atmosphere is exactly what you would expect. The food was great. I had the crab cake and my wife had the salmon. Both were prepared well. For restaurant week special we were able to get a salad, main course with sides, and desert for $20 a person. Everything came out fast and hot and tasted great. I had no complaints at all. We plan to return, especially in the summer to enjoy sitting outside near the water. Ill update my review after that, till then go down to the Island View and give them your business. You wont be sorry.
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