Island View Waterfront Cafe

the island view was built during prohibition as a waterfront dance hall, and picnic grove for people from baltimore city to escape the summer heat. tom & fran laing purchased the property in 1968 and operated it as tom's tavern until 1983 and then changed the name to the island view. in 2000 the building was completely renovated to take advantage of the great waterfront view. although mr.tom and ms. fran have passed along, the grandchildren continue to crack the whip and people from all over still come to relax and enjoy the view. the third generation, jessica and bryan are now running the restaurant.. it is a quiet, friendly, out-of-the-way place that offers great food at great prices…and a spectacular view of the chesapeake bay.