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The Wellwood Club

Full-Service Restaurant; Seafood, Crabs, Steak, Chicken and More!

410-287-6666

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Experience The Wellwood Club’s delicious seafood, entrées and casual fare offering year round at The Wellwood Restaurant. Our menu has something for every taste. We have tablecloth, casual and outdoor dining options available.

CASUAL, OUTDOOR & FINE DINING

Wellwood hours:.

Fri & Sat 11:30 am – 10 pm Sun 11:30 am – 9 pm Monday – CLOSED Tues – Thurs 11:30 am – 9 pm

RESERVATIONS

Our dining menu includes our award winning soups such as crab bisque. Start out with scrumptious crab dip or drunken shellfish appetizers. Enjoy our many salads with a choice of some of the best homemade salad dressings on the planet. You have many choices when choosing your entrée at The Wellwood – seafood, chicken, pasta, prime rib & hand-cut steaks, sandwiches & salads too! Pair your meal with a delicious cocktail, wine or beverage of your choice. Finish off your evening with one of our signature dessert cocktails!

The formal dining rooms feature historic antiques tables and lamps donated to the Wellwood in addition to a bust of George Washington, a lithograph of Abraham Lincoln, and a hand-carved eagle donated by President Theodore Roosevelt.

Enjoy the dining experience with an upscale atmosphere featuring white tablecloths, linen napkins and a fireplace (in season) to chase away the cold for romantic evenings.

We offer special dining events throughout the year: wine dinners, seafood specials, holiday evenings, special events and our annual Candlelight Valentines’ Day dinner—an event that sells out quickly each year.

View our events calendar or visit our Facebook page to make plans with family and friends!

Our stellar service and fabulous menu options are also available for off-site catering. Talk to us about your next special event.

Reservations

Reservations are not required but are suggested for parties of 5 or more. The Wellwood accepts reservations for smaller parties as well. Upon arrival please check in with our host station. Your full party needs to be present for you to be seated at your table.

Please note: Per our restaurant policy we do not allow outside food, desserts, cakes, etc. or drinks. The Wellwood offers ice-cream cakes for purchase as well as individual desserts.

Host your next private event or special occasion with The Wellwood

The following information is provided as an overview of how the Wellwood Restaurant works with different sized dining groups and event groups. We allocate two hours for your group.

20% staff gratuity will be added for any reservation/group of 8 or more regardless of whether there is one check or separate checks.

If your group is less than 20 people they may order from the regular restaurant menu . (can pay as one check or separate checks)

If your group is between 20-30 people we require a limited menu option folks can order from the day of the gathering. A limited menu is simply you selecting up to five items from our restaurant menu that would then make up the limited menu for your event.

Food & drink prices are the same as the restaurant menu plus 20% staff gratuity and MD tax
If your group is requesting separate checks the prices will be printed on the menu
When making menu selections keep in mind all entrees will have the same two sides unless the sides are pre-selected

Events with a larger guest list size of 30 guests and more In accordance with company policy, group events with a guest list size of 30 or more we require pre-ordered event package and agreement.

Kindly contact us for more information about dining groups and event groups or give us a call at 410-287-6666 .

TO MAKE A RESERVATION, PLEASE GIVE US A CALL AT 410-287-6666 OR CONTACT US ONLINE .

The club room at the wellwood featuring crabs all year long.

The Wellwood Club room is a casual , friendly dining atmosphere that features comfortable seating arrangements and a 72” flat screen. Steamed crabs are available year-round. (subject to availability).

The Wellwood Club room is a great area for an informal business dinner , a family gathering, or watching your favorite sporting event. You can also join our Rewards Program for special discounts and promotions.

We offer group Crab Feast options for groups 30-300 on-site at the Wellwood or off-site at your location – contact us for details!

Visit our Facebook page or our events page to stay up to date on events and entertainment. Don’t wait until the weekend!

Have your next special occasion or private event at The Wellwood and let us make it everything you dream it to be!

To make a reservation, please give us a call at 410-287-6666 or contact us online.

Enjoy the best crab in maryland on the outdoor patio at the wellwood.

The outdoor patio is a great place to relax & unwind while enjoying your fresh Crabs and Seafood. This dining area is furnished with teak wood furniture overlooking the North East River. Watch the boats go by and enjoy this unique atmosphere in Historic Charlestown.

During summer weekends we have live music that will have you dancing the night away.

Visit our Facebook page or our events page to stay up to date on events and entertainment. Don’t wait until the weekend!

Celebrate your next special occasion or private event with The Wellwood!

To make a reservation,, please give us a call at 410-287-6666 or contact us online., check out our other reviews:.

523 Water Street Charlestown, Maryland 21914

Call 410-287-6666 for reservations.

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Fried Chicken

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Oysters Rockefeller

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Owned by the Metz family for over 50 years, The Wellwood offers our guests two unique settings. The Historic Wellwood is a beautiful water view venue that delivers elegant dining for weeknights, weekends, special occasions, and more. We offer: an outdoor brick patio with live music. (in season) fireside seating. (in season) casual & comfortable pub seating in our Club Room. private dining rooms for corporate events and social occasions. a wedding venue like no other. At the Historic Wellwood, we host bridal and baby showers, class and family reunions, business meetings and banquets, holiday gatherings, bar and bat mitzvahs, retirement and anniversary parties, and more. No matter what celebration brings you together, let our dedicated staff make it an experience you'll remember. Don't miss The River Shack, which has been cheerfully described as the 'ideal hidden local spot' and a 'crab hunter's dream come true'. …

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Missy was great and took care of us well. Spent a few minutes to go over the history of the restaurant including the president who had visited and where some of the decor accents came from. I enjoyed the Oysters Rockefeller, a family recipe; it had a lot of bacon if one loves bacon, a hare too much for my palate. The crab cakes rival the best I have had so far, lots of lump crab meat. The bananas Wellwood was a bit interesting of a dessert, was not a fan of the cereal on the bottom but a lighter dessert. Would like to try the creme brûlée next time.

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Jul 23, 2024

Stephanie, thank you for your kind words and detailed review! We're delighted to hear that Missy provided such an engaging experience for you. We're glad you enjoyed the Oysters Rockefeller and the crab cakes, and we appreciate your feedback on the Bananas Wellwood. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

This place is one of my favorite hidden gems! Nestled away in southern Cecil County just pass Perryville lies a culinary oasis. The items pictured in my review are from their special Valentine Day menu. Everything was divine! I've been there two years running on V-Day and I plan to make it 3. Outside of Valentine day you can't go wrong with their everyday menu as well, a few of my faves are the crabs, fried chicken, cornbread and the waffle fries. If you're feeling froggy try The River Shack next door that (their spin off restaurant). I'm a huge fan and I decided today I would no longer keep this goodness to myself, I had to share with my trusted community! The servers are always on point and aim to please!

Jun 11, 2024

Brandon, thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you consider us one of your favorite hidden gems and that you enjoyed our special Valentine’s Day menu. We’re delighted to know our everyday dishes are also among your favorites. Your kind words about our service and your recommendation of The River Shack mean a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back!

Met up with some old friends for lunch today. We all had quite the drive, some coming from as far as Philadelphia. When I tell you we had a great time and enjoyed the food. We started with the crab bisque, crab soup for and calamari. They were absolutely delicious. I had a 1/2 dozen of large crabs and fries! Yum!!! The only thing that was missing was corn on the cob. But understandably so, it's not corn season yet. I'll be back in the near future!! By the way, our waiter Haydyn was the absolute best. Very polite and very helpful when it came to choosing our meals. We are looking forward to our next lunch date!!

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May 7, 2024

Lyndell, thank you so much for joining us for lunch and for taking the time to share your experience! We're thrilled to hear that you and your friends had a fantastic time and enjoyed our food. We're delighted that Haydyn provided excellent service, and we can't wait to welcome you all back for another enjoyable lunch date soon! See you then!

Appreciated this restaurant accommodating our large (9) party on a Saturday night. The waitstaff was attentive and checked in often. The food was prepared in a timely manner and everything was cooked really well. The fries and calamari were crisp, the order of hushpuppies was generous and FREAKING DELICIOUS. My rockfish Oscar style was tender which I was impressed at because rockfish often gets dry. The shrimp tacos were dressed in a delightful sauce with a respectable kick. Definitely recommend!

Mar 20, 2024

Rebecca, thank you so much for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at our restaurant. Accommodating large parties on busy nights is something we take pride in, and it's wonderful to know that our waitstaff provided attentive service throughout your meal. Your recommendation means the world to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon for another enjoyable dining experience!

So my girlfriend and I were in the mood for local seafood. We decided to go here. We started off with a mussels appetizer. It wasn't bad, but the mussels themselves were tiny, but the sauce they were in was good. For a main dish I opted for the jumbo stuffed shrimp with crab stuffing. For 36$ they gave me a whole 4 shrimp (see pictures). The shrimp were good, but the stuffing was very bad. Not pictured were the sides. One was a sad salad and the other was overcooked, mushy brocolli. My girlfriend opted for the broiled seafood platter. This ran about 45$. For the extra 10$ she received a better meal and much better portion which included shrimp, crab cake, lobster tail and scallops. I really questioned my decision in paying 1

First time visiting this restaurant on the advice of friends, and it was on point! The food was terrific and the service spot on by Todd. We had the calamari and crab dip for starters and delicious meals pictured below. Although this was a 40 minute drive, we will definitely return here!

Apr 30, 2024

Mark, thank you so much for the 5 star review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience with us. We truly appreciate you making the drive to dine with us and look forward to welcoming you back soon!

Listen !!! This place had it all! Big restaurant right on the water with a casual side for all-you-can-eat crab crackin' and a more formal side for any other dining. It's Feb. so I don't think we have seen even a fraction of what this spot has to offer... can't wait to come back. Service was soooo good... especially Rose! wondering about the food? I had what is now my favorite crab cake in MD and their legendary fried chicken is legit. Oh and I loved the coleslaw (more on the sweet side than the vinegar-y side).

Legendary Fried Chicken

My favorite crab cake in MD

Wow, thank you Nikole for such an enthusiastic review! We're thrilled that you enjoyed your experience at our restaurant. We can't wait to welcome you back to explore even more of what we have to offer!

And yet another restaurant that I use to like but not passes another fee on to their customers. Yes, the customer has to pay an additional 3.4% to dine in their restaurant and use a credit card. I have found plenty of other places that welcome customers and don't charge this fee for using a card. And it gets even better. In a time when you need to protect your personal information, why does my receipt have another person's full name on it?

This one of my favorite places to eat. The food is always delicious and the service is impeccable. I couldn't ask for a better atmosphere and place is always clean from the dining room to the bathrooms.

Feb 13, 2024

Steven, thank you for the positive feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoy dining with us! Your kind words mean a lot, and we look forward to serving you again soon.

Great food, location and service! We dine at the Wellwood yesterday evening for the 1st time. We took a couple of friends from Indiana there, they stated it was probable the best food they had in their life time. The food was indeed excellence. I had the broiled sea combo, my girl had the crab ravioli, our guests had something they must of really enjoyed, because they did not offer me a bite. Great Experience. This a place I highly recommend!

Jul 9, 2024

James, thank you for the fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you and your friends from Indiana enjoyed your dining experience at The Wellwood. It's wonderful to know that our food, location, and service made such a great impression. We look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable meal soon!

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