Family owned & operated since 1968.
Island View Waterfront is a charming & affordable venue on the Chesapeake Bay in Baltimore County, MD. With a scenic drive from Baltimore, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania, Island View Waterfront offers full day wedding rentals, private party & corporate event rental rates.
Casual eatery serving a seafood-heavy menu of soups, sandwiches & more amid Chesapeake Bay views. Based on 394 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.2 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
2542 Island View Rd, Essex, MD 21221
Phone: (410) 687-9799
Website: http://www.islandviewwaterfrontcafe.com/
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Hours
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–8 PM |
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Reviews
Loran Kachel
Jess and Island View Waterfront were absolutely incredible to work with. Jess shared the same vision as us for our wedding day and helped in every way possible to make that a dream for us. Jess was perfect with communication, extremely accommodating, and upfront and honest about everything during this process. She oversaw all of the set up/clean up as well as the day of our wedding. Jess is organized and laid back and fits into any planning style. The best decision we made is choosing Island View Waterfront and working with Jess! We would recommend her for any event!!
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Maryann_ In_Maryland
Me and my now husband got married on 7-14-2023. Everything about our wedding was perfect. And the sites were so beautiful. We are so thankful we found this place. The owners are such great people. Jessica went above, and beyond to make sure that my day was special. We had a small micro wedding. We chose their catering Buffay, which included beef tenderloin and crabcakes. Both were so delicious. Crabcakes were all meat not much filler and the beef was perfectly cooked. We actually got some to take with us It was that good. The sites at the island view are just so beautiful. And I wish I could go back to this day again because it was just amazing. The island view has a beautiful rustic Look to it, which I myself love. They have multiple choices of which type of arch you would like at your ceremony. They have the perfect outdoor set up for a water front wedding. Their wedding prices are amazing so affordable. You could have any size wedding you would like here. Trust me when I say, it will be one you will never forget. Here are some photos of our beautiful wedding day.
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Katelyn Dailey
We had my friend’s baby shower here. We worked with Jess the entire time, and she was so lovely and helpful. They use a portal to help the host(s) stay organized, which I like, and you can message through it. I thought the price was reasonable for the space, and it’s on the water. We went with the buffet option and got finger foods plus lasagna. I didn’t eat the lasagna, but I was told it tasted good. The sandwiches were sliders of ham and beef. I thought the mac and cheese was good. I didn’t eat the chicken tenders, but they looked good too. My only complaint is that it was hot. We did have to turn the fans off because a balloon got caught in the fan(sorry again), so that could be why. But the cake melted a little, and some balloons started deflating. Granted, it was a very hot and humid day. Overall, I would recommend Island View to anyone, and I would work with Jess again! Thank you for everything.
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Sydney Clark
I can’t even put in to words how grateful I am to Jess and her team. My husband and I got married here and the wedding could not have been more perfect. Not only did the scenery and the quaint cafe make for amazing photos, but even a month later our guests are still telling us how absolutely beautiful the venue was. What’s most important though, is Jess and her team handled EVERYTHING. We didn’t even taste test the food before we used their catering, and we were stunned at how good the food was (the best wedding food we’ve both had). Their professionalism, experience, and friendliness made our day perfect. If I could get married again, I would pick this venue EVERY time without doubt. Thank YOU so much Jess!
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colleen cabrey
Absolutely hands down the perfect venue for our wedding day. I couldn’t have dreamed up a more scenic location to celebrate our love with family and friends. Jessica was wonderful and helpful every step of the way. She had recommendations for vendors and helped the entire day from set up to break down. Her passion for what she does really shines through and would recommend for any bride to have their wedding at Island View!
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Jennifer Roberts
Simply beautiful venue and wonderful people to work with while planning your big day. Cannot say enough amazing things about it and will forever be grateful we chose this spot 🙂 Still waiting on the photographer pics which I am sure will be breathtaking. (The pics attached are from cell phone)
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Jerry Hersl
My wife and I really did enjoy our lunch today. We had the mixed crab soup, coddies, and the Russian burger. The food taste great and the service was fantastic! They did have craft beer. However, it would have been better if they served something from the closest brewery (Key Brewery). That being said, I cannot wait to be a repeat customer. I highly recommend this place if you like a nice relaxing place on the waterfront.
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Auguste
We found Island View Waterfront Restaraunt by accident and we are so pleased that we did. The atmosphere is great, but the food and service is even better. You can sit on the deck and dine while watching the boats go by or sit inside.
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Andrea Straw
A great place to celebrate a wedding.
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Carl Cooper
The Island View Cafe is a nice quaint place to enjoy good food and take in the great views of the waterfront. Rent a kayak in the summer right there. The food and service is always consistently good. Shrimp wrap…..yummy! Nice bar and family friendly.
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