The Chesapeake Bay is the largest estuary, or place where salt and fresh waters mix, in North America. As a result, the bay supports hundreds of types of plants, fish, mollusks and other wildlife. Visitors to the area, also known as the Susquehanna River Valley, often spend time gazing at the waterfront while dining on area specialties including blue crabs and oysters.
Sam's on the Waterfront is tucked away in the middle of Chesapeake Harbor Marina in Annapolis. It serves traditional crab- and steak-house fare, including lamb, filet mignon and jumbo lump crab cakes in addition to contemporary specialties such as Vietnamese lobster rice noodle salad, lobster mac and tuna tartare with quail egg. The restaurant serves an array of double and single malt scotches, specialty rums and flavored martinis. Dockside dining is available, as is an outdoor bar and indoor lounge. Sam's on the Waterfront is open for lunch, dinner and late-night fare throughout the year and is closed on Mondays from October through April.
Sam's On the Waterfront
2020 Chesapeake Harbour Drive East
Annapolis, MD 21403
410-263-3600
samsonthewaterfront.com
Carrol's Creek Waterfront Restaurant is located on Restaurant Row in the Eastport area of Annapolis on the Annapolis City Marina. Local favorites and contemporary cuisine are served at the waterside restaurant. House specialties include a crab cheesecake appetizer with candied pecans, baked oysters with spicy mango coulis, cream of crab soup and jumbo lump crab cakes. Carrol's Creek is open for lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday and for Sunday brunch and dinner. A full bar with a large wine list offers cocktails that complement the wide array of dishes.
Carrol's Creek Waterfront Restaurant
410 Severn Ave.
Annapolis, MD 21403
410-263-8102
carrolscreek.com
Jimmy Cantler's Riverside Inn has been serving food to tourists, boatmen and locals in Annapolis for more than 30 years and has been recognized in Southern Living magazine. Specialties include a crab dip appetizer, baked crab imperial, a jumbo bay-style shrimp boil and a soft crab sandwich. Jimmy Cantler's also specializes in group crab-boil feasts for 10 or more. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner every day year-round. Free boat docking is available for restaurant patrons, and a full bar offers a variety of spirits, beer and wines.
Jimmy Cantler's Riverside Inn
458 Forest Beach Road
Annapolis, MD 21401
410-757-1311
cantlers.com
The Severn Inn is located on the waterfront near the Naval Academy in Annapolis. A large dockside dining area provides guests views of the academy as well as the water. Specialties include a jumbo lump crab salad, house-cured salmon gravlax with warm potato cakes, Chesapeake cioppino, and chateubriand for two. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday and for Sunday buffet brunch and dinner. The pub menu offers lighter fare and smaller plates from mid-morning to late night seven days a week. According to its website, the restaurant was recognized with a "Best of Award of Excellence 2009" by Wine Spectator magazine.
Severn Inn
1993 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd.
Annapolis, MD 21409
410-349-4000
severninn.com
The Deep Creek Restaurant is located on the Magothy River on the waterfront about 10 miles from downtown Annapolis. The restaurant offers regional fare as well as creative cuisine. Specialties include crab dip, clams casino and a jumbo lump crab-cake sandwich. A full bar serves beer, wine and specialty drinks. The Deep Creek Restaurant is open for lunch and dinner daily, and the marina offers both shallow and deep boat slips for rental. Overnight docking as well as carryout food and liquor are available to boaters.
Deep Creek Restaurant and Marina
1050 Deep Creek Ave.
Arnold, MD 21012
410-974-1408
thedeepcreekrestaurant.com
