Restaurants Reopening For The Season – Crabs, Pizza, & More

Reopened on Feb. 4, 2026

T&J’s Cove is a seafood restaurant in Leonardtown that serves a variety of unique dishes. One of the first seafood restaurants to reopen for the season in Southern Maryland, T&J’s Cove offers both indoor and outdoor seating.

Address: 41565 Park Ave., Leonardtown, MD 20650

Reopened in February and March of 2026

Rita’s Italian Ice operates a variety of locations throughout Maryland, and they all reopened for the season in February or early March. You can order Italian ice, custard, and other frozen treats at Rita’s, making it an ideal stop if you’re seeking dessert after a big meal.

Reopened on March 4, 2026

Captain Leonard’s Seafood Restaurant offers a menu full of your favorite dishes, including oysters, crabs, shrimp, and clams. Dine in at their restaurant or get takeout, but no matter where you eat your meal, the seafood entrees are the highlight at Captain Leonard’s Seafood Restaurant.

Address: 27301 Three Notch Rd., Mechanicsville, MD 20659

Reopened on March 6, 2026

Cryptic Pizza in Solomons operates seasonally, and they just recently reopened their doors for 2026. At this pizzeria, you’ll find delicious specialty pies, like the Dungeon Dragon, Goblin King, and Beast Hunter, so it’s a spot worth trying at least once if you enjoy pizza. As the cherry on top, Cryptic Pizza offers outdoor seating, too!

Address: 14618 Solomons Island Rd., Solomons, MD 20688

Reopened on March 9, 2026

Noli’s Italian Cucina reopened a week ago on March 9, and the shop is now under new ownership. An Italian restaurant serving pizza and pasta, Noli’s is one of the most popular Italian restaurants in all of St. Mary’s County.

Address: 26005 Point Lookout Rd., Leonardtown, MD 20650

Reopened on March 13, 2026

Shady Side Soft Serve is an ice cream shop that serves a variety of delicious frozen desserts. Having just reopened on March 13, Shady Side is the ultimate location if you’re seeking local ice cream in Anne Arundel County.

Address: 6171 Shady Side Rd., Shady Side, MD 20764

Reopening on March 21, 2026

Tall Timbers Marina reopened on March 21 with a St. Patrick’s Day celebration featuring live Irish music and an Irish buffet. With outdoor seating often available, the restaurant will serve breakfast exclusively from March 23 through Memorial Day weekend, before expanding to a full lunch and dinner schedule for the holiday weekend.

Address: 18521 Herring Creek Rd., Unit 9, Tall Timbers, MD 20690

Reopening in April 2026

Hidden Harbor is a casual dining restaurant in Southern Maryland that offers waterfront views, and it’s likely to reopen around April 2026 based on previous schedules. With a variety of distinct entrees, Hidden Harbor is the perfect restaurant for a get-together with the whole family.

Address: 14755 Dowell Rd., Dowell, MD 20629

Reopening on April 10, 2026

Capt’ Billy’s Crab House serves a variety of seafood, including their famous crabs. Guests can order crab cakes, hard-shell crabs, and shrimp at Capt’ Billy’s Crab House to create a unique seafood feast while sitting on the waterside or inside the restaurant.

Address: 11495 Popes Creek Rd., Popes Creek, MD 20664

Reopening on May 1, 2026

The Seabreeze Tiki Bar is a restaurant in Mechanicsville that serves delicious seafood and drinks. Located on the waterfront, you can enjoy outdoor seating while viewing the beautiful Patuxent River when the Seabreeze Restaurant reopens for the season on May 1 between 6 and 10 p.m.

Address: 27130 S. Sandgates Rd., Mechanicsville, MD 20659

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