Headwaters – Seafood
Headwaters captures the spirit of the coast, inviting guests into a lively space where the air is thick with the savory scent of bubbling crab dip and warm, salted pretzels. The kitchen transforms regional staples into indulgent shared plates, from the golden crunch of fried green tomatoes to the zesty kick of buffalo tuna bites, creating a convivial atmosphere perfect for lingering over comfort-driven fare.
28510 Marlboro Avenue, 21601 https://headwatersmd.com/Rating: 5/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Seafood
Price range: $$
Currently closed
Hours
- Tuesday - Thursday
- 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners rave about the exceptional bourbon salmon salad, highlighting the generous portion of perfectly cooked fish and the original combination of pears, fresh cranberries, pecans, and goat cheese. Standout dishes also include the flavorful shrimp and grits, which guests praise for its satisfying taste and high quality. Celebrated for its creative flavor profiles and impressive value, the dining experience is frequently noted for its fresh ingredients and well-balanced dressings that leave a lasting impression.
Menu
Starters
- Crab Dip - $18.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Crab Pretzel - $18.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Crabby Tots - $18.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Fried Green Tomatoes - $12.95: Served with chipotle aioli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Fried Spanish Olives - $10.95: Lightly battered and served with garlic aioli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Homemade Pimento Cheese - $10.95: Served with toasted bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Fried Pickles - $9.95: Served with sriracha aioli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Brussel Sprouts - $10.95: Fried and tossed in our house Old Bay lemon vinaigrette Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Buffalo Tuna Bites - $14.95: Fresh-cut tuna in a buffalo sauce, served with ranch or bleu cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach
- Clam Strips - $15.95: Hand-breaded fresh clam strips served with tartar or cocktail sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Fried Oysters - $16.95: Hand-breaded local oysters, served with cocktail or tartar sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Calamari - $15.95: Hand-breaded and served with sweet chili sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Drunken Cherrystone Clams or Mussels - $18.95: Steamed in white wine with thyme, bacon, basil, and cream and served with a toasted bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Garlic Cherrystone Clams or Mussels - $17.95: Steamed and served with garlic butter Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Peel & Eat Shrimp (1/2 lb) - $16.95: Steamed in beer and Eastern Shore spices Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Lectin-Free
- Peel & Eat Shrimp (1 lb) - $28.95: Steamed in beer and Eastern Shore spices Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Lectin-Free
Soups & Salads
- Cream of Crab - $11.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Maryland Crab - $11.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Volumetrics
- Red and White Soup - $11.95: A blend of cream of crab and Maryland crab soups Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Oyster Stew - $13.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Caesar Salad - $12.95: Served with house-made caesar dressing Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Volumetrics
- House Salad - $11.95 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- Bourbon Glazed Salmon Salad - $19.95: Spring mix with diced apples, bourbon pecans, goat cheese, candied cranberries, and served with Old Bay lemon vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Chesapeake Waldorf Salad - $19.95: Lump crab, green grapes, diced apples, and candied walnuts over spring mix with a fresh basil and lemon mayo dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Atkins, High-Fiber, Volumetrics
- Southern Fried Salad - $15.95: Fried chicken on a bed of romaine & spring mix with red cabbage slaw, roasted corn salsa, grape tomatoes, cucumbers, and southwest ranch Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Wedge Salad - $12.95: Iceberg lettuce with tomatoes, cucumbers, bacon, and bleu cheese crumbles and bleu cheese dressing Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins
- Headwaters Cobb Salad - $15.95: With chopped greens, sliced hard-boiled egg, tomato, bacon, and bleu cheese crumbles Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Zone, Volumetrics
- Fall Apple Salad - $14.95: Spring mix, arugula, honey crisp apples, feta, bourbon pecans, prosciutto, and an apple cider vinaigrette Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
Sandwiches & Wraps
- Crab Cake Sandwich - $25.95: Maryland lump crab cake served on a brioche bun with tartar or cocktail sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Crab Melt - $30.95: Crab imperial served over a toasted brioche bun, topped with tomato and melted cheddar Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Headwaters Fish Sandwich - $15.95: Beer-battered cod on a brioche bun with sriracha aioli, Swiss cheese and red cabbage slaw Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Fried Oyster Sandwich or Wrap - $18.95: Served with lettuce, tomato, and sriracha aioli on a brioche bun or wrap Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Grilled or Blackened Tuna Sandwich - $16.95: Served on a brioche bun with lettuce, tomato, and garlic aioli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chicken Caesar Wrap - $15.95: Grilled chicken breast mixed with crisp romaine lettuce and Caesar dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Cuban Sandwich - $15.95: Ham, pulled pork, Swiss, provolone, and homemade mustard Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Shrimp Salad Sandwich - $16.95: Made fresh daily and served on lettuce, whole-wheat wrap, or brioche bun Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Shrimp Po'Boy - $14.95: Sweet boom-boom sauce with lettuce and tomato on a toasted French roll or whole wheat wrap Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Rockfish Po'Boy - $15.95: Sweet boom-boom sauce with lettuce and tomato on a toasted French roll or whole wheat wrap Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Oyster Po'Boy - $18.95: Sweet boom-boom sauce with lettuce and tomato on a toasted French roll or whole wheat wrap Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Grilled Salmon BLT - $17.95: Served on brioche bun with basil mayo, fresh tomato, lettuce, and bacon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Headwaters BLT - $11.95: Served on a brioche bun with a fresh tomato and leaf lettuce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Lamb Burger - $15.95: Locally sourced lamb from Wye Heights Plantation topped with caramelized onions, goat cheese, and roasted garlic aioli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Blackened Mahi Mahi Tacos - $19.95: 3 Flour tortillas with red cabbage slaw, topped with sweet corn salsa, queso fresco crumble, poblano cream sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Blackened Shrimp Tacos - $19.95: 3 Flour tortillas with red cabbage slaw, topped with sweet corn salsa, queso fresco crumble, poblano cream sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chesapeake Chicken Sandwich - $24.95: Baked boneless chicken breast topped with crab imperial and served on a brioche bun Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Fried Blue Catfish Sandwich - $14.95: Lettuce, tomato, pickles and Cajun tartar sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Grilled Chicken Sandwich - $15.95: Marinated and grilled chicken served on a brioche bun with lettuce, tomato, and basil mayo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Build Your Own Headwaters Burger - $15.95: Made to order, served on a brioche bun with lettuce, tomato, and cheddar cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Entrees
- Grilled or Blackened Tuna Entree - $20.95: Served with lemon dill sauce and your choice of 2 sides Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach
- Blackened Scallops - $29.95: Served with sautéed arugula, parmesan grits, and tomato-bacon-bourbon jam Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Broiled Rockfish - $22.95: Served with your choice of 2 sides Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory
- Rockfish Stuffed with Crab Imperial - $30.95: Served with your choice of 2 sides Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chicken Chesapeake - $23.95: Grilled boneless chicken breast topped with crab imperial and 2 sides Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Fried Oysters Entree - $23.95: Select oysters, hand-breaded, fried and served with tartar or cocktail sauce and 2 sides Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Crab Cake Platter - $26.95: Broiled or fried Maryland jumbo lump crab cake served with 2 sides Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Grilled or Blackened Salmon Entree - $20.95: Served with a lemon dill sauce and 2 sides Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory
- Crab Imperial - $31.95: Jumbo lump crab meat mixed in a cream sauce and baked until golden and bubbly, served with 2 sides Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Atkins
- Fish and Tots - $17.95: Beer-battered wild-caught Atlantic cod served with seasoned tater tots and 1 side Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Butterfly Shrimp - $18.95: Lightly breaded and fried, served with sweet Thai chili dipping sauce, and 2 sides Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Fried Blue Catfish Entree - $16.95: Marinated in buttermilk and served with 2 sides Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Steamer Platter - $34.95: Steamed cherrystone clams, mussels, and shrimp, with 2 sides Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating
- Fried Seafood Platter - $35.95: Fried crab cake, shrimp and clam strips with 2 sides Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Shrimp & Grits - $18.95: Savory stone-ground parmesan grits with fresh shrimp, andouille, and ground sage sausage Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
Sides
- Garden Salad - $3.95 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan
- Green Beans - $3.95 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Parmesan Grits - $3.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Roasted New Potatoes - $3.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Caesar Salad Side - $3.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Collard Greens - $3.95 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Hush Puppies - $3.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Seasoned Tater Tots - $3.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Cole Slaw - $3.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Roasted Carrots - $3.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Seasoned Chips - $3.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Stewed Tomatoes - $3.95 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Mini Baguette - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
Kids
- Homemade Mac & Cheese - $8.95: Served with choice of 1 side Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chicken Tenders - $8.95: Served with choice of 1 side Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Fried Shrimp - $8.95: Served with choice of 1 side Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Clam Strips - $8.95: Served with choice of 1 side Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Desserts
- Key Lime Pie - $6.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Lemon Meringue Pie - $6.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Smith Island Cake - $7.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Homemade Bourbon Pecan Bread Pudding - $7.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Crushes - $7.95: Orange, Grapefruit, Lemon, or Lime
- Red or White Sangria - $5.95
- House Wines - $5.95
- Rail Drinks - $4.95
- 12 oz. Domestic Cans - $3
- Natural Light Cans - $2
- Michelob Ultra - $3
- Big Truck - $4.5
- RAR Nanticoke Nectar - $6
- Stella Artois - $4.5
- Vienna Lager - $4.5