by Margaret Worrall

August 4, 2010

Located on Rt. 16 (about 15 miles from Cambridge), just before the bridge over Slaughter Creek to Taylor's Island, Palm Beach Willie’s is accessible by car or by boat. The restaurant is a reincarnation of the floating barge that was once Boondocks and, more recently, Dockside. The new name comes from the owner’s gun dog, Willie. It seems that the Labrador retriever was very good at his job, at least in the fall. Once winter came, however, Willie didn’t like to retrieve in the cold water; hence he was renamed Palm Beach Willie.

Dogs, of course, are welcome on the covered outside deck where the sunset is awesome. Inside is air-conditioned and all spiffed-up with a bar and dining tables. Dress is casual, while the menu varies from hamburgers to specials such as roast pork with pineapple salsa or steak with feta cheese and caramelized onions. Seafood is what most of us come for, and the soft shell crabs are among the best I've ever had. The crab cakes, while not jumbo lump, are all crab meat and well-seasoned.

This destination is perfect for boaters. Just up the Little Choptank River from where it empties into the Chesapeake Bay, Slaughter Creek is well marked and docking is easy. The restaurant is small so reservations are advised, especially on the weekends and for more than four people. Also, they are not open all day/every day: Wednesday-Thursday, lunch is 12-2 pm, dinner 5:30-8 pm, bar 4 pm-'til; Friday-Saturday, 12 pm-9pm; Sunday, 12 pm-8 pm; Friday-Saturday-Sunday, bar 12 pm - 'til; closed Monday-Tuesday. To make your reservation, call 410-221-5111.

by Margaret Worrall

August 4, 2010

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