Annapolis is the capital city of Maryland and the government seat of Anne Arundel County. The city is part of the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area and includes a variety of attractions including the United States Naval Academy, Banneker-Douglass Museum and the Kunta Kinte – Alex Haley Memorial. Many of the restaurants and bars in Annapolis offer a happy hour during the week, and the menus feature extensive seafood options because of the city’s proximity to the Atlantic Ocean.
The Boatyard Bar and Grill is open seven days a week and offers a variety of lunch and dinner options. In addition to the specialty seafood, the restaurant serves soups and salads, gourmet pizzas, burgers and deli sandwiches. Specials during the week include a Crisfield Crab Cake Platter, 90 Miles to Cuban Chicken, Mama’s Meatloaf Platter and Wednesday Night Race Beef Tacos. The venue can sit up to 40 people for private parties, and audio/visual equipment, slideshows and microphones are available. There is a full bar in the restaurant serving beer, wine and mixed drinks.
Boatyard Bar and Grill
400 4th St
Annapolis, MD 21403
410-216-6206
boatyardbarandgrill.com
The Rockfish Raw Bar and Grill is located in the Eastport Maritime district of Annapolis and can sit 218 guests. The restaurant uses a ceramic hearth oven and hardwood grill to make seafood, steaks, pizza, barbecue and pasta dishes. Happy hour is Monday through Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. The bar features 10 draft beers, including Rogue Dead Guy Ale, Magic Hat #9 and Chimay Triple. The venue also has a Sunday brunch that includes a buffet, a la carte menu items, Bloody Marys and mimosas.
Rockfish Raw Bar and Grill
400 6th St.
Annapolis, MD 21403
410-267-1800
rockfishmd.com
Located in the Historical District of Annapolis, the Federal House Bar and Grill offers both indoor and outdoor seating and hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including festivals, DJs and poker leagues. Featured menu items include the bake honey brie, crab tart, cream of crab soup, black and bleu salad, rosemary chicken and crab-stuffed shrimp. The venue has private party and banquet seating for 50 guests and offers them an opportunity to create their own menu. There is also an extensive beer and wine selection for patrons at the restaurant, and happy hour is from Monday through Friday, 4 to 7 p.m.
Federal House Bar and Grill
22 Market Space
Annapolis, MD 21401
410-268-2576
federalhouserestaurant.com