Dining

A Farm Kitchen Grounded in Season and Craft

The Farm Kitchen at Windmill Creek offers a seasonal menu built around thoughtful preparation and familiar flavors done well. Dishes are designed to stand on their own, whether you are stopping in for a relaxed lunch or settling in for an evening meal.

Dining is available inside the historic Mariner House as well as outdoors throughout the property during warmer months. Each space reflects the character of the setting and offers a comfortable place to enjoy time at the table.

For parties of 9 or more please give us a call at
(410) 251-6122 to reserve a seating.

Reservations

* Reservations for lawn concert tables must be made through the Events Page for the event you will be attending.

*Parties of 9 or more are subject to a cancellation fee if canceled within 72 hours or in the event of a no-show.

Mariner House Dining

Our seasonal dining menu brings together Eastern Shore seafood, composed plates, flatbreads, shareable boards, and lighter fare designed for relaxed winery dining.

Pair your meal with Windmill Creek wines, enjoy a cocktail or mocktail, and settle in for a farm kitchen experience that feels approachable, fresh, and memorable.

Seasonal Dining

Current Menu

Open Daily

12:00 PM to 8:30 PM

Happy Hour

Monday – Friday | 3 to 5:30 PM

A weekday special — our full Seasonal Dining menu below is served daily.

Lite Bites

Fried Stuffed Jalapeños

$16

Four half jalapeños stuffed with homemade cream cheese mix, topped with a chipotle aioli.

Crab Dip

$20

Eastern Shore crab dip served with toasted bread.

Fried Green Tomatoes

$18

Crispy green tomatoes topped with sweet lump crab and our signature Eastern Shore sauce.

Spanish Ceviche

$20

Shrimp and crab with green and red bell peppers, jalapeño, red onion, and lime juice, served with house-made tortilla chips.

Lump Crab Hush Puppies

$16

Golden hush puppies with lump crab, drizzled with Old Bay honey, served with Eastern Shore sauce.

Happy Hour Drinks

Wine (glass)

$4 off

Wine Bottles

$5 off

Cocktails

$3 off

Beer

$3 off

Seasonal Dining Menu

Seasonal dishes, flatbreads, and chef features.

Soups & Salads

Chef’s Soup of the Day

Seasonally inspired soup prepared fresh daily.

Triple Berry Salad (V, GF)

Fresh strawberries, blackberries and blueberries with red onion and arugula, tossed in Champagne vinaigrette and finished with goat cheese and pistachios.

Add: Chicken 8 / Shrimp 12 / Steak 12 / Scallops 15

Pair with our Dry Rosé

Burrata & Grilled Peaches (V, GF)

Creamy burrata with grilled peppered peaches, heirloom tomatoes and arugula, dressed in honey balsamic vinaigrette and finished with candied pecans and cherry balsamic glaze.

Add: Chicken 8 / Shrimp 12 / Steak 12 / Scallops 15

Pair with our Viognier

Small Plates

Classic Crab Dip

Creamy Eastern Shore crab dip baked until bubbly and served with warm house made pita chips.

Pair with our Winter Red

Eastern Shore Crab Hushpuppies

Crispy house made hushpuppies folded with sweet lump crab, served with our signature Eastern Shore dipping sauce.

Pair with our Chardonnay

Fried Green Tomatoes with Lump Crab

Golden fried green tomatoes topped with sweet lump crab and finished with our signature Eastern Shore sauce.

Pair with our Winter Red

Summer Shrimp Ceviche

Tender shrimp marinated in citrus with cucumber, red onion, fresh cilantro, bell peppers and a hint of jalapeño. Served with warm house made pita chips.

Pair with our Dry Rosé

Farm Kitchen Favorites

Grilled Summer Harvest Bowl (V)

Char-grilled asparagus, sweet corn, summer squash and heirloom tomatoes over Israeli couscous, finished with roasted tomato vinaigrette.

Add: Chicken 8 / Shrimp 12 / Steak 12 / Scallops 15

Pair with our Summer Red

Steakhouse Burger

Our custom blend of chuck, brisket and short rib, flame grilled and topped with applewood smoked cheddar, bourbon mushrooms, caramelized onions, black peppercorn steak sauce and fresh arugula.

Pair with our Bruised Reed Reserve

Petite Strip Au Poivre (GF)

Pepper-crusted 4 oz New York strip finished with Wildfire Blue cheese, house made onion jam and orange-infused oil.

Pair with our Chambourcin

Margherita Flatbread (V)

Vine-ripened tomatoes and fresh basil over melted mozzarella and provolone, finished with roasted garlic oil and balsamic glaze.

Pair with our Merlot

Farmhouse Flatbread

Thin-sliced crispy prosciutto, fig jam and tangy goat cheese, finished with fresh arugula and balsamic glaze.

Pair with our Viognier

Chesapeake Seafood Flatbread

Sweet lump crab and tender shrimp with melted brie and provolone, finished with crispy applewood smoked bacon and a dusting of Old Bay.

Pair with our Dry Rosé

Chef’s Plates

Coastal Fish & Chips

Fresh Atlantic rockfish in our signature house brewed beer batter, fried to a golden finish and served with steak fries, house made coleslaw, cucumber salad and signature house made tartar sauce.

Pair with our Sauvignon Blanc

Eastern Shore Fried Shrimp

Fresh shrimp lightly breaded and fried to a golden finish, served with steak fries, house made coleslaw, cucumber salad and signature house made cocktail sauce.

Pair with our Chardonnay

Pan-Seared Blackened Scallops (GF)

Five scallops seasoned with our signature blackened seasoning, seared and finished with fresh house made tropical mango salsa.

Pair with our Viognier

Blackened Chicken Alfredo

House seasoned blackened chicken breast served atop pappardelle pasta, coated in a velvety house made parmesan Alfredo sauce and finished with shaved parmesan.

Pair with our Chardonnay

Winemaker’s Reserve Steak ~ Our Signature Entrée

Hand-cut 14 oz New York strip, grilled over an open flame to your preferred temperature and finished with our house made Bruised Reed Reserve red wine reduction. Served with smoked cheddar mac & cheese and grilled asparagus.

Pair with our Bruised Reed Reserve

Beverages

Sodas & Juices

Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Ginger Ale, Orange Juice, Apple Juice, Cranberry Juice.

Sparkling & Still Water

Perrier Sparkling, Panna Still; Dasani Water ($3).

Coffee & Teas

Coffee, Decaf Coffee, Iced Tea, Hot Tea.

Mocktails

Lady Mariner

Red grapefruit juice, lavender syrup, grenadine, sparkling water.

Blackberry Smash

Mint, lime, blackberries, grapefruit juice, coconut water, sparkling water.

Italian Spritz

Italian aperitif, lemon-lime soda.

(GF) Gluten-Free | (V) Vegetarian

Please inform your server of any allergies.

A gratuity of 20% will be added to checks for parties of 8 or more. Two credit card checks allowed per table.

Dessert Menu

Dessert Martinis

$14 each

Black Cherry Buzz

Brandy, black cherry, espresso, cream.

Key West Kiss

Brandy, coconut, fresh lime juice, cream, lime zest, whipped cream.

Blueberry Noir

Brandy, blueberries, Demerara, vanilla cream, whipped cream.

Neapolitan

Brandy, strawberry, vanilla, chocolate.

Sweet Treats

$12 each

Chocolate Hazelnut Beignets

Warm French-style beignets filled with rich chocolate hazelnut cream and dusted with powdered sugar.

Pair with our Summer Red

Chocolate Mousse Cake

Decadent layers of rich chocolate mousse and moist chocolate cake finished with chocolate ganache.

Pair with our Merlot

Strawberry Symphony Cheesecake

Creamy New York-style cheesecake with strawberry sauce.

Pair with our Rosé

Chef’s Seasonal Dessert

Pairing: Ask your server for today’s recommendation.

A gratuity of 20% will be added to parties of 8 or more. Max of 2 checks per table.

Yappy Hour

Wine and Wags

For the Pups

Pup Cup

Pup Cup with Berries & a Biscuit

Frozen Peanut Butter Cup

Plain Chicken Breast

For the Humans

Featured Yappy Hour Cocktail

$1 from this cocktail will be donated to a local animal shelter.

25% Off Bottles of Wine

10% Off Wine Glasses

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