Located in Garrett County, Deep Creek Lake covers 3,900 acres and is the largest freshwater lake in Maryland. The lake is a popular destination for boating and fishing, and many vacation homes are located in the area surrounding it. Visitors to Deep Creek Lake in 2010 have a variety of dining options to choose from within 30 minutes of the lake area, including upscale inns and casual pizzerias.
The Casselman Inn is in Grantsville, approximately 19 miles from Deep Creek Lake (about 30 minutes by automobile). The breakfast menu includes omelets, french toast, biscuits in sausage gravy and buttermilk or buckwheat pancakes. On Saturdays, the restaurant features a breakfast buffet. The menu features American classics like honey-dipped fried chicken, grilled ham, chopped sirloin steak and roast turkey. For dessert, try one of the daily featured pies, made at the restaurant and served with or without ice cream. The Casselman Inn serves breakfast, lunch and dinner Mondays through Saturdays and closes on Sundays. Reservations are suggested. Business casual attire is appropriate. A children's menu is available for young diners.
The Casselman Inn
113 E. Main St.
Grantsville, MD 21536
301-895-5055
thecasselman.com
Located in McHenry, Black Bear Tavern and Restaurant is about seven miles from Deep Creek Lake (about 14 minutes by automobile). Fourteen appetizers lead the menu, such as the Black Bear sampler, which contains chicken wings, fried mozzarella, chicken tenders, fried zucchini, cheese bites, onion rings and fried shrimp. Entrees include baby back ribs, baked tilapia, delmonico steak with Jack Daniels sauce and crab cakes. To finish the meal, consider the funnel cake fries topped with cinnamon or powdered sugar. Black Bear Tavern and Restaurant serves lunch and dinner daily. Reservations are not taken. Casual attire is the norm when dining at the restaurant. A children's menu is available.
Black Bear Tavern and Restaurant
102 Fort Drive
McHenry, MD 21541
301-387-6800
blackbeartavern.com
Brenda's Pizzeria is in Oakland, Maryland, in the Trader's Landing condominium plan, overlooking Deep Creek Lake. To start the meal, the restaurant serves five appetizers, such as the hot cherry peppers stuffed with prosciutto and provolone cheese, served alongside roasted red peppers and bread sticks. The restaurant serves 14 specialty pizzas like the sei cosi, topped with extra cheese, pepperoni, mushrooms, sausage, onions and green peppers. A featured entree is the clam boat, chopped clams served in a wine sauce covered in seasoned breadcrumbs. Another is the shrimp calzone, filled with a blend of Italian cheeses and a sauce made from butter, garlic and lemon. Brenda's Pizzeria serves lunch and dinner daily. Reservations are not accepted. Casual attire is suggested.
Brenda's Pizzeria
21311 Garrett Highway
Oakland, MD 21550
301-387-1007
brendaspizzeria.com
