Tilghman Island’s restaurant offerings are built on its location as an authentic waterman’s village that is truly a world apart. Bordered by the Chesapeake Bay and Choptank River, area restaurants offer the freshest seafood dishes. Make a day or weekend out of your visit, and explore places to stay.
Tickler’s Crab Shack & Restaurant
Take a seat for creative, seasonal fare at Wylder Hotel Tilghman Island. With menus built to highlight the freshest local products – from the on-site kitchen garden and orchard to daily seafood fresh from Tilghman Island’s fishing docks — the chef creates dining experiences at Tickler’s Crab Shack and Bar Mumbo that range from relaxed elegance to finger-lickin’ family style. Indoor and outdoor seating is available. Reservations are highly recommended.
21551 Chesapeake House Drive Tilghman, MD 21671
410.886.2121 l wylderhotels.com/tilghman-island/dining
Tilghman Island Country Store
Whether you’re putting together a picnic lunch to bring on the boat or entertaining at sunset at your cottage, the Tilghman Island Country Store has all of your island food necessities! Every Friday night Patricia hosts a Fridays@Five, a free wine tasting, that brings locals, waterman, and visitors together. This is the first ‘must stop’ for most visitors when they arrive for their Tilghman Island weekend. For locals, it’s a time to catch up, relax, and set the pace for the weekend. It’s also the perfect time to stock up on your new favorite wine, beer and spirits!
5949 Tilghman Island Road Tilghman Island, MD 21671
410.886.2777 l www.facebook.com/tilghmanislandcountrystore
Tilghman Island Inn’s Blue Waterfront Restaurant
The Tilghman Island Inn’s Blue Waterfront Restaurant offers a serene dining experience where every dish is a celebration of the season. All meat, seafood, and produce are locally sources to ensure guests enjoy the freshest of ingredients from Tilghman Island. Enjoy breathtaking waterfront views in both the indoor and outdoor seating areas.
21384 Coopertown Road Tilghman, MD 21671
410.886.1170 – tilghmanislandinn.com
Two if By Sea Restaurant
Dine at the best little diner/cafe on Maryland’s Eastern Shore and enjoy an award-winning breakfast. Known as the ‘go-to’ spot on the island for breakfast, this restaurant was established in 2008 by chef/owner Henry Miller. Surrounded by the work of local artisans, a library of cook books, and a great collection of antique cookie jars, guests are taken back to a period of time where life moved more slowly and people had time to discuss the events of the day.
5776 Tilghman Island Road Tilghman, MD 21617
410.886.2447 l www.twoifbysearestaurant.net