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
Bacon Wrapped Scallops
Eight skewered sea scallops wrapped in smoked bacon, fried and smothered in sweet bourbon sauce
Fried Calamari
Tubes & tentacles lightly breaded then flash fried until golden brown, served with homemade marinara sauce
Crab Dip Pizza
Naan bread crust, topped with our signature crab dip and cheddar jack cheese then baked until golden
Prince Edward Island Mussels
Sautéed in butter, crushed garlic & oregano, served with garlic bread
Crab Tower
Layer of fresh diced avocado, mango salsa and lump crab meat drizzled with our lime Sriracha sauce, served chilled
Rockfish Bites
Chunks of rockfish lightly breaded & fried until golden, served with spicy Boom-Boom sauce
Oysters Rockefeller
Five oysters on the half shell topped with creamed spinach, crumbled bacon and shaved parmesan cheese, baked until golden
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
Clam Strips
Strips of tender surf clams, hand breaded and fried until golden, served with cocktail sauce
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
Hushpuppies
One dozen hushpuppies, made with a touch of onion, fried until golden and served with honey
Fried Pickle Chips
Pile of crisp fried pickle chips, served with our homemade honey horseradish sauce
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
Boom-Boom Shrimp
Half pound of medium sized shrimp, lightly breaded, fried and tossed in our homemade Boom-Boom sauce
Cream of Crab
Made with a touch of sherry
Maryland Vegetable Crab Soup
Tomato base with vegetables
Half and Half
Mixture of Maryland Crab and Cream of Crab
French Onion
Caramelized sweet onions in a rich beef broth with a touch of sherry, topped with croûtons and Swiss cheese
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
Caesar Salad
Chopped romaine lettuce tossed in our creamy caesar dressing, topped with parmesan cheese and croûtons
Cobb Salad
Chopped romaine lettuce topped with crumbled bacon, avocado, corn, tomato, hard boiled egg, crumbled bleu cheese and croûtons
Spinach Salad
Fresh baby spinach topped with red onion, fresh mushrooms, hard boiled egg, crumbled bacon, frosted walnuts and croûtons
Soba Noodle Salad
Soba noodles tossed with fresh veggies and a sesame ginger vinaigrette, served cold
Greek Salad
Crisp romaine lettuce topped with red onion, cucumbers, grape tomatoes, Kalamata olives, pepperoncinis, crumbled feta cheese, and croûtons
House Salad
Crisp romaine and spring mix lettuce topped with cucumber, red onion, shredded carrot, grape tomatoes and croûtons
Chicken Breast
grilled or blackened
Fried Chicken Tenders (4)
Shrimp (8)
fried, grilled or blackened
"Original" or "Angry Style" Crab Cake
fried or broiled
Rockfish Fillet
broiled, fried or blackened
Sea Scallops (4)
broiled, fried or blackened
Blackened Rare Ahi Tuna
Chilled Jumbo Lump Crabmeat
Top any Salad with Your Choice
Raw or Steamed
Steamed Shrimp
Half pound, Full pound
Snow Crab Legs
2 lbs
Steamed Cherrystone Clams
Oysters
Served on the half shell or steamed
The "Original" Crab Cake
Six ounces of Jumbo Lump crabmeat blended with our secret ingredients, served fried or broiled
"Angry Style" Crab Cake
Spicier version of our "Original" crab cake, served fried or broiled
Crab Imperial Stuffed Rockfish
Rockfish fillet topped with our signature Jumbo Lump Crab Imperial. Then baked until golden
Rockfish
Two rockfish fillets served broiled, blackened or fried
Ultimate Seafood Platter
Combination of rockfish, sea scallops, shrimp and your choice of "Original" or "Angry Style" crab cake, served fried or broiled
Patuxent Chicken Breast
Tender chicken breast topped with our signature Jumbo Lump Crab Imperial, then oven roasted
Crab Imperial
Jumbo Lump crabmeat folded into our rich and flavorful imperial sauce then baked until golden brown
Signature Pasta*
Shrimp and scallops served on top of homemade fettuccine alfredo, then topped with scallions and bacon, served with garlic bread
Chicken Alfredo*
Grilled or blackened chicken breast on top of homemade fettuccine alfredo, served with garlic bread
Twin Lobster Tails
Two six ounce "Cold Water" lobster tails split and basted with butter & seasonings then oven roasted to perfection
Sea Scallops
Fresh sea scallops served broiled, fried or blackened
Cedar Plank Salmon
Fresh salmon oven roasted on a cedar plank topped with our Sriracha Agave glaze
Center Cut Filet Mignon
Center cut Filet Mignon grilled to your liking
Entrées
Steak Additions
Bleu Cheese & Balsamic
Melted Bleu cheese & a sweet balsamic reduction
Double Cut Pork Chop
12 oz. Bone-in double cut pork chop, grilled and basted with our homemade honey rosemary balsamic glaze
Fried Shrimp
Fresh peeled & deveined shrimp hand breaded to order then fried until golden brown
Stuffed Shrimp
Four butterflied shrimp topped with Jumbo Lump crab balls then baked to perfection
Fried Oysters
Fresh oysters, lightly breaded and fried
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
"Original" Crab Cake Sandwich
Six ounces of Jumbo Lump crabmeat blended with our secret ingredients, served fried or broiled
"Angry Style" Crab Cake Sandwich
A spicier version of our "Original" crab cake served fried or broiled
Wanamaker's Steak Sandwich
Center cut 6 oz. Filet Mignon grilled to your liking
Portabella Mushroom Sandwich
Marinated and grilled portabella mushroom topped with grilled red peppers, sautéed spinach, onions and choice of cheese
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
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
Sandwiches
Burgers
Colossal Burger
Sautéed onions, mushrooms, bacon with your choice of cheese
Surf and Turf Burger
Served topped with a fried 6 oz. lobster tail and your choice of cheese
Crab Dip, Cheddar Bacon Burger
Southwest Burger
BBQ sauce, bacon, cheddar cheese, jalapeños, fried onion ring
California Burger
Topped with fresh avocado, bacon, provolone cheese and sweet Thai chili sauce
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