From Where We Began to Today

The Dry Dock Restaurant at Zahniser's Yachting Center was built by Skip and Ellen Zahniser in 1980, as a small informal space, with a 6’ x 8’ sauté kitchen, serving fresh and creative dinners for marina patrons. The good news spread, and before long the little restaurant was full every night!

The view from our dining deck

 

Continuing the tradition of excellence, the “new” Dry Dock was built in 2000. Once again, upstairs overlooking the waters of Back Creek, but with a much larger kitchen, and a wonderful outdoor porch! Décor includes a classic wooden sail boat built by Zahniser’s in 1980, which hangs in the rafters; a collection of antique Chesapeake Bay decoys; yacht club and personal burgees gifted to The Dry Dock Restaurant over the years are colorful  accents, and photographs and half models of boats built by Zahniser’s adorn the walls.

Built by Zahniser's
 

 

 

Lovely, nautical decor

 

Using as many local sources as is practical, the food continues to be fresh and hearty, and attracts a loyal and always growing following!