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Waterside Dining

You can always find something to tempt your palette at one of the many spectacular waterside dining establishments in Annapolis and Anne Arundel County. These quaint restaurants offer you a unique and delectable dining experience. From Carrol's Creek Café with its stunning view of the Annapolis skyline and harbor to dockside eating at the tropical-themed Pusser’s Caribbean Grille, you’ll discover a wide variety of choices for your dining pleasure.

Buddy's Crabs & Ribs
Family-owned and operated. Twenty-two windows overlooking Main Street and City Dock. Specializing in steamed crabs, baby back ribs, seafood, chicken, salads, daily buffets. Kids five and under eat free.

Cantler's Riverside Inn
"Best hard shell crabs at the water's edge," Washington Magazine. "The crabs are top notch, the view is without parallel," Baltimore Magazine. Cantler boats bring in seafood daily.

Carrol's Creek
Annapolis’ premier waterfront restaurant with a stunning view of the historic skyline and harbor. Located on Restaurant Row along Spa Creek, we feature regional American dishes with an emphasis on seafood. Popular Sunday brunch and outside dining. Ample parking. Cuisine: American

Chart House
Located in historic Trumpy Boathouse on Spa Creek with breathtaking waterfront view of City Dock and the U.S. Naval Academy. Seafood, steaks and prime rib, decadent desserts, Sunday brunch.

Chesapeake Beach Resort & Spa
Enjoy luxury accommodations with balconies overlooking the Chesapeake Bay, a full-service spa, marinas, slip rentals, charter fishing, two restaurants an outdoor cafe. Create memories for a day, weekend or lifetime.

Deep Creek Restaurant
A local Maryland gem, serving incredible crab cakes, great steaks and fresh seafood. Deep Creek is tucked away in a beautiful waterfront setting only 15 minutes from downtown Annapolis. Dine inside or out for lunch, dinner, or Sunday Brunch.

Felix Charter
Felix the cat is a unique 45' sailing catamaran! We can accommodate up to 12 people. This could be a birthday, corporate outing, boat and breakfast, wedding, etc. No sharing the boat with people you do not know. This will be your own event! Charter guests may choose from any number of food and drink options. Light snacks and soft drinks are included in our basic package. We cruise out of the Magothy, Severn and nearby rivers. Trips are generally 2-4 hrs. Please see website, or contact us for more specific information.

Mike's Restaurant & Crab House
Come bay land or sea! Featuring the best seafood Maryland has to offer. Relax and enjoy the view of the beautiful South River with your choice of inside or outside seating. Celebrate a Maryland Tradition!

Pusser's Caribbean Restaurant
Experience the only dockside eating in Annapolis! With tropical, nautical décor Pusser's offers Chesapeake favorites, a "taste of the Caribbean," and its world-famous " Painkillers" all right on the harbor.

Sam's Waterfront Cafe
Sam’s on the Waterfront serves American cuisine using the freshest ingredients from local Maryland Farmers. The menus change seasonally with weekly specials. Visit Proud Mary’s Dock Bar and come by boat or by land. Open 6 days a week during winter months for lunch and dinner. Jazz Saturday nights.

Severn Inn
Finest waterfront dining in Annapolis. Overlooking the Severn River and the historic United States Naval Academy, the Severn Inn features low country Maryland cuisine, with a creole influence.

Skippers Pier Waterfront Restaurant
Located on the Chesapeake Bay in Deale, Maryland. Specializing in hard blue crabs, crabcakes, soups and fresh seafood. A unique boaters destination featuring inside and covered, heated deckside dining, children's play area, and legendary Barnacles Dock Bar. Great views, Great food, Fun for the whole family.

Yellowfin Steak & Fish House
Located on the scenic South River in Annapolis. Serving fresh seafood, steaks and chops. Enjoy stunning sunsets in a contemporary setting. Private waterfront catering facilities. Sunday Brunch.

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