St. Mary's Landing - Charlotte Hall, MD

This tavern is one of the few restaurants that regularly offers the St. Mary's County, Maryland, specialty of stuffed ham. In addition to the pungent-greens-and-pigmeat signature dish, St. Mary's also makes good crabcakes and shrimp and hearty breakfasts.

60% Approval Rating (5 votes)

Overall: Worth planning a day around

Must Eats

Stuffed Ham ($10.00)

Liver & Onions ($10.00)

Spiced Boiled Shrimp ($12.00)

Potato Cakes ($2.00)

Crab Cakes ($10.00)

Written Reviews

Michael Stern

" “How are the crab cakes?” we asked Lynda the waitress one evening at St. Mary’s Landing. “They’re huge!” she replied. “Softballs! And very, very crabby.” We love the enthusiasm with which food is served in this comfy St. Mary’s Country Roadhouse along ..." [Read More].

Logbooks

4/25/2003 - Michael Stern, $12

Map & Directions

29935 Three Notch Rd., Charlotte Hall, MD
301-884-6124

Hours & Policies

Seasons:	Open Year Round
Meals Served:	Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Operational Hours:	Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:	Yes
Alcohol Served:	Yes
Outdoor Seating:	No
Reservations Accepted:	No
Delivery Available:	No
Takeout Counters:	Yes

"In this part of the world, boiling shellfish with a hail of spice is an art. That's a cup of drawn butter to the left of the shrimp."
Michael Stern

"A friendly roadhouse along Route 5 ... where regional specialties define the menu."
Michael Stern

"Many of the most interesting restaurants in this part of Maryland are also drinking places."
Michael Stern

"Here's a plate of stuffed ham for breakfast. It is heaped with peppery spiced greens and sided by an excellent mashed potato cake."
Michael Stern

"Half-and-half: shrimp and ribs"
Michael Stern

"Crab is the best-known specialty in this area, and these crab cakes are superb. That big globe on the right is mashed potatoes and gravy."
Michael Stern