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The Retriever Bar & The Decoy Bottle Shop, Chestertown, MD

The Retriever Bar & The Decoy Bottle Shop

4.8
4.8
40 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2+ people
7:00 pm
Booked 2 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
The Retriever is a bar with great dining and the most extensive spirits selection around. Please note that even though we serve food we are classified as a bar and all guests must be 21 years old.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Oyster Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (410) 934-7242
  • Website
    http://theretrieverbar.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    337 1/2 High St, Chestertown, MD 21620
  • Area
    Chestertown
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 40 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Eastern Shore

    Best Service

  • Eastern Shore

    Best Ambience

  • Eastern Shore

    Best Value

  • Eastern Shore

    Healthy

  • Eastern Shore

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Eastern Shore

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Retriever Bar & The Decoy Bottle Shop offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing cocktails" and "excellent food beautifully presented." This lively spot is cherished by locals and visitors alike, known for its friendly staff and engaging atmosphere. A visit promises "superb" oysters, craft cocktails, and a delightful menu selection.

40 Reviews

  1. Jesse

    Philadelphia

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 7 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We love this place. The food and service are always first rate. GREAT whisky selection, nice warm atmosphere.

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  2. Meg

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 25 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first visit. Excellent food and drink. Super-friendly staff. Great vibe. Sat at bar. Friendly conversations. Interesting decor. Highly recommend!

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  3. Sara

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 25 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really enjoyed our meal in the cozy restaurant. Great service. Great bluefish dip.

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  4. patricia

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 22 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    basically great food and waitress was great thankyou we had a great night with friends

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  5. Saralyn

    Baltimore

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 18 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We LOVE The Retriever! Our go to dinner in Chestertown! The service is incredible. The staff makes you feel like you are dining in their home. The food is exceptional! Clearly a lot of thought goes into the menu... creating dishes you won't get just anywhere.

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  6. Deb

    Baltimore

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on 11 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful overall experience. Wine and food was delicious. Really cool atmosphere. Can’t wait to go back. Hope they eventually put a vegetarian option on the menu.

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  7. patricia

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress was great. Very informative about the food and just great with her service. Unfortunately we did not like the hamburger-very small, no onions or tomatoes - the rest of the food was good and the oysters great

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  8. Christian

    West Palm Beach

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 28 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Can’t beat the fish dip and mussels. Shrimp and grits were also very good.

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  9. Danielle

    New Orleans

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    The crab soup was incredible. I highly recommend. The Smashburger was enjoyed by my husband and he loved it. He said it wasn’t too much food, which was nice. The bartender was amazing and we met him last time oysters so very very good.

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  10. maggie

    Charleston

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on 24 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place for dinner. Cocktails and food are amazing. Service spot on. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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FAQs

The Retriever Bar & The Decoy Bottle Shop offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (410) 934-7242.

The Retriever Bar & The Decoy Bottle Shop is rated 4.8 stars by 40 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2+ people
7:00 pm
Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Retriever Bar & The Decoy Bottle Shop

337 1/2 High St, Chestertown, MD 21620

Additional information

  • Area
    Chestertown
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Oyster Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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