The Lighthouse Restaurant and Dockbar Menu

Welcome to The Lighthouse Restaurant and Dockbar, where the charm of waterfront dining meets a menu brimming with flavorful options. Nestled in Solomons, MD, this casual eatery specializes in bars, burgers, and seafood, making it the perfect spot for families, kids, and groups alike.

The menu is a fisherman’s dream, featuring everything from original crab cakes to steamed shrimp and snow crab legs. Diners rave about the fried or grilled crab cakes and the inventive hush puppies served with honey. For those seeking lighter fare, salads topped with grilled chicken or shrimp offer a delightful twist.

Enjoy relaxed outdoor seating with breathtaking views, and indulge in a selection of crafted cocktails, including the much-loved key lime pie crush. With its friendly service, vibrant atmosphere, and diverse offerings, The Lighthouse is a must-visit for an unforgettable dining experience.

Appetizers

Signature Crab Dip

Our blend of crabmeat, rich cream cheese, sour cream & spices baked until golden, served with warm bread baguettes

$14.00

Bacon Wrapped Scallops

Eight skewered sea scallops wrapped in smoked bacon, fried and smothered in sweet bourbon sauce

$16.00

Fried Calamari

Tubes & tentacles lightly breaded then flash fried until golden brown, served with homemade marinara sauce

$12.00

Crab Dip Pizza

Naan bread crust, topped with our signature crab dip and cheddar jack cheese then baked until golden

$15.00

Prince Edward Island Mussels

Sautéed in butter, crushed garlic & oregano, served with garlic bread

$12.00

Crab Tower

Layer of fresh diced avocado, mango salsa and lump crab meat drizzled with our lime Sriracha sauce, served chilled

$18.00

Rockfish Bites

Chunks of rockfish lightly breaded & fried until golden, served with spicy Boom-Boom sauce

$13.00

Oysters Rockefeller

Five oysters on the half shell topped with creamed spinach, crumbled bacon and shaved parmesan cheese, baked until golden

$16.00

Ahi Tuna Nachos

Blackened rare Ahi tuna sliced thin, layered on wonton chips with seaweed salad, mango-pineapple salsa then drizzled with cucumber-wasabi sauce

$16.00

Clam Strips

Strips of tender surf clams, hand breaded and fried until golden, served with cocktail sauce

$12.00

Wings

Fresh wings fried until golden, tossed in your choice of Buffalo, Sweet Bourbon, Smoky BBQ, Old Bay, Sweet Thai Chili sauce or Jamaican Jerk sauce. Served with celery sticks and your choice of homemade bleu cheese or ranch dressing

$11.00

Hushpuppies

One dozen hushpuppies, made with a touch of onion, fried until golden and served with honey

$5.00

Fried Pickle Chips

Pile of crisp fried pickle chips, served with our homemade honey horseradish sauce

$7.00

Crab Dip Potato Skins

Five potato skins stuffed with our signature crab dip, cheddar jack cheese and crumbled bacon, then baked until golden. Served with salsa and sour cream

$15.00

Boom-Boom Shrimp

Half pound of medium sized shrimp, lightly breaded, fried and tossed in our homemade Boom-Boom sauce

$13.00

Cream of Crab

Made with a touch of sherry

$6.00

Maryland Vegetable Crab Soup

Tomato base with vegetables

$5.00

Half and Half

Mixture of Maryland Crab and Cream of Crab

$5.50

French Onion

Caramelized sweet onions in a rich beef broth with a touch of sherry, topped with croûtons and Swiss cheese

$6.00

Homemade Soup

Salads

Super Food Salad

Chopped kale and romaine lettuce topped with crumbled feta, diced beets, craisins, shredded carrots, red onion, quinoa and frosted walnuts and croûtons

$14.00

Caesar Salad

Chopped romaine lettuce tossed in our creamy caesar dressing, topped with parmesan cheese and croûtons

$7.00

Cobb Salad

Chopped romaine lettuce topped with crumbled bacon, avocado, corn, tomato, hard boiled egg, crumbled bleu cheese and croûtons

$12.00

Spinach Salad

Fresh baby spinach topped with red onion, fresh mushrooms, hard boiled egg, crumbled bacon, frosted walnuts and croûtons

$10.00

Soba Noodle Salad

Soba noodles tossed with fresh veggies and a sesame ginger vinaigrette, served cold

$10.00

Greek Salad

Crisp romaine lettuce topped with red onion, cucumbers, grape tomatoes, Kalamata olives, pepperoncinis, crumbled feta cheese, and croûtons

$11.00

House Salad

Crisp romaine and spring mix lettuce topped with cucumber, red onion, shredded carrot, grape tomatoes and croûtons

$6.00

Chicken Breast

grilled or blackened

$5.00

Fried Chicken Tenders (4)

$5.00

Shrimp (8)

fried, grilled or blackened

$9.00

"Original" or "Angry Style" Crab Cake

fried or broiled

$16.00

Rockfish Fillet

broiled, fried or blackened

$9.00

Sea Scallops (4)

broiled, fried or blackened

$12.00

Blackened Rare Ahi Tuna

$11.00

Chilled Jumbo Lump Crabmeat

$14.00

Top any Salad with Your Choice

Raw or Steamed

Steamed Shrimp

Half pound, Full pound

Snow Crab Legs

2 lbs

Steamed Cherrystone Clams

$6.00

Oysters

Served on the half shell or steamed

$11.00

The "Original" Crab Cake

Six ounces of Jumbo Lump crabmeat blended with our secret ingredients, served fried or broiled

$23.00

"Angry Style" Crab Cake

Spicier version of our "Original" crab cake, served fried or broiled

$23.00

Crab Imperial Stuffed Rockfish

Rockfish fillet topped with our signature Jumbo Lump Crab Imperial. Then baked until golden

$35.00

Rockfish

Two rockfish fillets served broiled, blackened or fried

$25.00

Ultimate Seafood Platter

Combination of rockfish, sea scallops, shrimp and your choice of "Original" or "Angry Style" crab cake, served fried or broiled

$39.00

Patuxent Chicken Breast

Tender chicken breast topped with our signature Jumbo Lump Crab Imperial, then oven roasted

$25.00

Crab Imperial

Jumbo Lump crabmeat folded into our rich and flavorful imperial sauce then baked until golden brown

$31.00

Signature Pasta*

Shrimp and scallops served on top of homemade fettuccine alfredo, then topped with scallions and bacon, served with garlic bread

$26.00

Chicken Alfredo*

Grilled or blackened chicken breast on top of homemade fettuccine alfredo, served with garlic bread

$16.00

Twin Lobster Tails

Two six ounce "Cold Water" lobster tails split and basted with butter & seasonings then oven roasted to perfection

$34.00

Sea Scallops

Fresh sea scallops served broiled, fried or blackened

$32.00

Cedar Plank Salmon

Fresh salmon oven roasted on a cedar plank topped with our Sriracha Agave glaze

$25.00

Center Cut Filet Mignon

Center cut Filet Mignon grilled to your liking

$29.00

Entrées

Steak Additions

Bleu Cheese & Balsamic

Melted Bleu cheese & a sweet balsamic reduction

$3.00

Double Cut Pork Chop

12 oz. Bone-in double cut pork chop, grilled and basted with our homemade honey rosemary balsamic glaze

$23.00

Fried Shrimp

Fresh peeled & deveined shrimp hand breaded to order then fried until golden brown

$21.00

Stuffed Shrimp

Four butterflied shrimp topped with Jumbo Lump crab balls then baked to perfection

$29.00

Fried Oysters

Fresh oysters, lightly breaded and fried

$26.00

Steak & Cake

The best of both worlds! Our center cut 8 ounce Filet Mignon accompanied by one of our Jumbo Lump crab cakes. Your choice of "Original" or "Angry Style", served fried or broiled

$47.00

"Original" Crab Cake Sandwich

Six ounces of Jumbo Lump crabmeat blended with our secret ingredients, served fried or broiled

$20.00

"Angry Style" Crab Cake Sandwich

A spicier version of our "Original" crab cake served fried or broiled

$20.00

Wanamaker's Steak Sandwich

Center cut 6 oz. Filet Mignon grilled to your liking

$23.00

Portabella Mushroom Sandwich

Marinated and grilled portabella mushroom topped with grilled red peppers, sautéed spinach, onions and choice of cheese

$11.00

Chicken Chesapeake Wrap

Tender grilled chicken breast, our signature crab dip, shredded cheddar jack cheese and crumbled bacon wrapped in a warm Old Bay tortilla

$15.00

Boom-Boom Shrimp Wrap

Half pound of medium sized shrimp, lightly breaded, fried and tossed in our homemade Boom-Boom sauce, wrapped in an warm Old Bay tortilla with lettuce and tomato

$15.00

Sandwiches

Burgers

Colossal Burger

Sautéed onions, mushrooms, bacon with your choice of cheese

$13.00

Surf and Turf Burger

Served topped with a fried 6 oz. lobster tail and your choice of cheese

$25.00

Crab Dip, Cheddar Bacon Burger

$15.00

Southwest Burger

BBQ sauce, bacon, cheddar cheese, jalapeños, fried onion ring

$15.00

California Burger

Topped with fresh avocado, bacon, provolone cheese and sweet Thai chili sauce

$15.00

Ahi Tuna Burger

Fresh ground Ahi tuna, ginger, garlic and Sriracha, then grilled to a medium rare, served topped with provolone cheese, cucumber wasabi sauce and seaweed salad

$16.00

Bleu Cheese, Bacon and Balsamic Glaze Burger

$14.00

Our Famous Crab Chips

$2.00

Baked Potato

$3.00

Baked Sweet Potato

$3.00

Coleslaw

$3.00

French Fries

$4.00

Onion Rings

$6.00

Side Salad

$4.00

Cinnamon and Vanilla Applesauce

$2.00

Vegetable of the Day

$4.00

Mashed Red Potatoes

$3.00

Hushpuppies (6)

$3.00

Sweet & Sour Cucumber Salad

$3.00

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