The following information is not an endorsement or recommendation of any of these organizations. It is to highlight the richness and diversity of the Southern Maryland community and identify restaurants/cafes within about a 12-minute drive from campus. That said, many are favorites among SMCM employees.
For other great dining options a bit further away from campus, be sure to explore the St. Mary's County visitor guide's listing of dining options and consult the Calvert County Department of Communication and Media Relations' guide of where to eat and drink in Southern Calvert County.
Hacienda Los Guayabos [19661 Three Notch Rd | Lexington Park, MD 20653 | (240) 237-8345]
St. James Deli [19343 Three Notch Rd | Lexington Park, MD 20653 | (301) 862-2512]
Bubbles Bzzz [46921 S Shangri-La Dr Unit B | Lexington Park, MD 20653 | (240) 237-8276]
Call Signs (offers an Indian lunch buffet) [46580 Expedition Dr | Lexington Park, MD 20653 | (240) 572-0817]
El Rinconcito [Millison Plaza, 21703 Great Mills Rd Unit D | Lexington Park, MD 20653]
The Flashback (50's diner) [21797 Coral Dr. N | Lexington Park, MD 20653 | (240) 237-8087]
Hong Kong Chinese Food [21800 N Shangri-La Dr #5 | Lexington Park, MD 20653] [301.862.4776]
Mi Tierra Restaurant [21591 Great Mills Rd | Lexington Park, MD 20653] [240.237.8044]
Nena's Oriental Store and Carry-Out [21600 Great Mills Rd Ste 27 | Lexington Park, MD 20634 | (240) 237-8162]
Pax River Ale House [46590 Corporate Dr | Lexington Park, MD 20653 | (240) 237-8335]
Pho D’Lite [21736 Great Mills Rd | Lexington Park, MD 20653 | (240) 237-8043]
Plaza Azteca Mexican Restaurant [22201 Three Notch Rd | Lexington Park, MD 20653 | (301) 866-4093]
Puerto Rican Cafe [21600 Great Mills Rd | Lexington Park, Maryland 20653 | (775) 450-8554]
Sawatdee Thai Carryout [21525 Great Mills Rd | Lexington Park, MD 20653 | (301) 737-6158]
Showtime Deli [21719 Great Mills Rd | Lexington Park, MD 20653 | (301) 862-3354]
St. Inie’s Coffee [46915 S Shangri-La Dr | Lexington Park, MD 20653 | (240) 844-1199]
Tacos Hernandez [21009 Great Mills Rd | Lexington Park, MD 20653 | (240) 237-8527]
Uncle D’s (Chicago-style BBQ) [21600 Great Mills Rd # 6 | Lexington Park, MD 20653 | (240) 237-8460]
El Coqui (Puerto Rican) [21030 Point Lookout Rd | Callaway, MD | (301) 956-5586]
Gridiron Grill [20855 Callaway Village Way | Callaway, MD 20620 | (301) 994-1020]
Tacos Hacienda Mexican Grill (sister location to Hacienda Los Guayabos in Lex Park) [20975 Point Lookout Rd | Callaway, MD 20620 | (240) 237-8104]
Baymart & Deli [16591 Three Notch Rd | Ridge, MD 20680 | (301) 872-0033]
Courtney’s Seafood [48290 Wynne Rd | Ridge, MD 20680 | (301) 872-4403]
Pier 450 - POV Restaurant [48342 Wynne Rd | Ridge, MD 20680 | (301) 679-3900]
SALT Waterfront Kitchen [16244 Millers Wharf Rd | Ridge, MD 20680 | (240) 258-5353]