Chesapeake Landing Restaurant

Epically bad. Honestly, we couldn't truly tell if it was the service, the kitchen or both. But all we know is it was a terrible experience - worst I've had in a long, long time. We tend not to post bad reviews, only good reviews for places we really enjoy. But this was bad; so bad I just felt compelled.

I've lived in Maryland for many years, most of those years on the Eastern Shore, and I just don't know how a place with the reputation that this place has could so badly mess up seafood. Imitation lobster in the $30 pasta dish. Cream of crab soup that was as pasty and gross as they come - straight out of the Sysco can. Stuffed flounder that, if it wasn't for the mayonnaise that was the "crab imperial," it may have been the driest flounder I've ever had. Stewed tomatoes that were just bland. At least the onion rings and corn bread was good - gave us enough sustenance to make the drive home.

And did I mention that we walked in at 4:30pm on Sunday afternoon and walked out at 6:45pm? There was only one other table (of 2!) when we sat down. Not kidding. Service was painfully slow and inept.

As common of a place there is.  And if you're from the lower shore, you know what I mean.

Located just 3.5 miles west of St Michaels. Ample parking. Friendly employees and helpful too. Great prices, GOOD FOOD, and good portions. Clean restaurant and rest rooms. Large seafood menu but also has other foods. (see additional tips)

While spending the day in St. Michael's I asked around for a restaurant suggestion for crab legs. Chesapeake Landing I was told was the place to go, and boy am I glad we did. I got 2 lbs of crab legs and was in crab heaven.

If I lived closer, I'd be a regular there. The service was a little slow and left something to be desired, but the food more than made up for it since it was so good. I had a baked potato and a salad as my two sides that came with the crab legs, and both were fair. The crab was definitely the star of the meal.