Indian Head is a town in Charles County, Maryland, and serves as the home of the Indian Head Naval Support Facility, a manufacturer of U.S. Navy weaponry. This small town's restaurants are primarily found on the Indian Head Highway, or within five minutes of the highway. Before or after dining at one Indian Head's restaurants, hiking trails and bird watching opportunities are available at the Myrtle Grove Wildlife Management Area, less than 20 minutes from Indian Head. Does this Spark an idea?
Calojero's Deli and Pizza
Located in western Indian Head, Calojero's is one of the closest dining options to the Naval Support Facility and the city's Black Box Theater. This casual eatery serves seafood, Italian cuisine and New York-style pizzas for lunch and dinner. The restaurant is open on Mondays through Saturdays, but closed on Sundays. The pizza pies include the combo white pizza -- which includes broccoli and spinach toppings -- and Calojero's Special, a combination of pepperoni, sausage, green peppers, mushrooms and extra cheese. The menu's other dishes include shrimp parmigiana and baked meat lasagna.
Dale's Smokehouse
Dale's Smokehouse sits right off the Indian Head highway in central Indian Head, within 15 minutes of recreation at Mattawoman State Park. Patrons must order food at the restaurant's counter. The restaurant is in an unassuming red building and the dining room has a relaxed atmosphere. Dale's provides Kansas City-style barbecue sauces; these sauces are tomato-based and have mild or spicy flavors. Menu items include a half-rack of ribs, barbecue chicken, sliced beef and minced pork. Side items include baked beans, a mustard-based potato salad and macaroni and cheese. Take-out service is available.
Secret's Restaurant and Lounge
Secret's Restaurant is on the eastern edge of Indian Head, less than 10 minutes from recreation trails and fishing piers in Chapman's State Park. The restaurant is in a red-roofed building within five minutes of the Indian Head Highway. The dining room and lounge area have festive atmospheres, and the lounge offers live music on the weekends. On Fridays through Sundays, Secret's offers an all-you-can-eat buffet with American cuisine and seafood items. Take-out service is available. The restaurant also has a private dining room for parties. Pub-fare items include a bacon cheeseburger and a grilled chicken plate.
Jamrock Cafe
Indian Head's Jamrock Cafe is in the heart of the city's downtown area, within five minutes of the Indian Head Rail Trail -- used for hiking and bicycling -- and the Indian Head Shopping Center. This West Indies-influenced coffeehouse has a casual atmosphere and features Caribbean-style d cor in the dining room. Menu items include plantains, jerk chicken and curry soup. The restaurant also has a selection of coffees and teas. Jamrock Cafe opens every day of the week for lunch and dinner.
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