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Old Salty's Restaurant
Cuisines: Seafood
Dining options: Reservations
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Dining options: Reservations
Reviewed 9 January 2021 via mobile

Best Maryland seafood! Our dinners were absolutely delicious. Best cream of crab ever tasted. My stuffed oysters were phenomenal and enough for 2 meals! Staff was so friendly with great service! Ty Old Saltys! We will return...your Annapolis friends.

Date of visit: January 2021
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Reviewed 11 September 2020

Very memorable, but, unfortunately, in a bad way. Prices are not cheap (about $22 or so for "Rockfish"). What we got was not Rockfish, that's for sure. It was some kind of chewy, very thin fish filets that seemed as though they were grilled frozen. We threw them in the trash. We know Maryland Rockfish and this was not it. Take out order missing sides and rolls. Owner behind bar and in kitchen with NO MASK (staff did have masks. Nice example to set, right? Staff was harried and disorganized. Two pies --- lemon meringue and chocolate cream were sitting out on a low table, uncovered/unrefrigerated on a table in the open area behind the bar seats where customers and staff walk by freely. Disgusting. The time spent waiting for the food was ridiculous. The bright side is that the local General Store/cafe/grill has fantastic cheesesteaks! Highly recommended. Old Salty's is the local monopoly as there are no other restaurants in Fishing Creek, so they get away with high prices and poor everything else. They need to get their act together before the health department closes them down or more people get sick from their lack of hygiene. Just a horrible place and a complete waste of money at any price. It would make a good SNL skit.

Date of visit: September 2020
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3  Thank craftman2015
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Reviewed 18 August 2020

We picked up food to go, so I can't comment on the dining in experience, but mine was good. The food took a bit longer than we were told on the phone, so I spent some time waiting in the bar area. All the locals were very nice and the servers were friendly. We ordered a variety of meals and all were great. My only issue is that the price for crabcakes seemed a bit high given that there are literally crabs running around the entire island. I expected the prices to be a bit lower than what we pay at home. The view from the restaurant over the bay during sunset is unmatched though. We stayed near the restaurant and I could see tables out near the water - that would be a great time, but bring BUG SPRAY!

Date of visit: August 2020
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Reviewed 23 July 2020

We have been to Old Salty's once in the past. We decided to take an hour boat ride and go for dinner last Saturday. We called a day ahead and made a reservation and to order the Prime Rib Special. (3 out of the 4 of us)

Went to the Restaurant wearing masks. Once we were promptly seated, we were able to take off the mask but the server wore hers. There was plenty of room between patrons, so we never felt crowded or uncomfortable with what is going on.

The service was good, but there was a bit of a lag between the salad and the dinner. We didn't mind because it was relaxing to finally get out and dine!!

Three of us ordered the Prime Rib Special and had it topped with Crab Imperial ($34 + $10). The size of the Prime Rib at about 34oz was impressive and they gave a very nice portion of imperial for only $10. Nice lumps of crab. The rib was excellent, juicy, and seasoned very nicely. My main complaint was that I ordered it medium rare, and it came out medium. My friends ordered medium and that is what they got. Next time I will order rare.

My wife got the Crab Trio which was a crab cake, soft crab, and crab imperial. She loved all 3 and said it was excellent. The vegetables were good.

All in all if was a very good meal. It could have received 5 stars if my rib was cooked more to my liking. I still enjoyed it and definitely did not finish it! It made for a nice lunch on Sunday. We will definitely go back!!

Date of visit: July 2020
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2  Thank M B
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Reviewed 25 January 2020 via mobile

We had dinner at Old Salty’s on January 24, 2020. Our waitress was very attentive. Where do I start. The she crab soup was packed with crabmeat. My wife does not particularly care for soft shell crabs, but these soft shell crab appetizers will change your mind. She sampled one and it melted in her mouth. The special was white perch fillets. Oh my goodness. This was the very best seafood that I have had in a very long time. I can see why they serve one thousand people on Mother’s Day! The couple behind us were from Saint Michael’s island Maryland. I can see why there is no off season for this restaurant. If you are ever in Cambridge, Maryland, please make the effort to eat at this restaurant. You will not be disappointed.

Date of visit: January 2020
1  Thank BruceF951
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