Cantler's Riverside Inn, . One of the best seafood restaurants in the area. About 15 minutes outside of town nestled on the backwaters of the Chesapeake Bay. You can arrive by boat or car. Cantler's is an authentic Maryland Family Style seafood restaurant where you sit at park benches and eat shoulder to shoulder with everyone. Steamed crabs are a favorite but so are lots of local, freshly-caught seafood choices. Cantler's is an Annapolis family-run institution. Try their soft crab sandwich, which is a whole crab with shell and an all but very soft and very delicious.
Joss Cafe. The "in the know" sushi spot in Annapolis. Small, generally crowded and no reservations available. Located towards the top of Main Street on the left. Best sushi in town. Go to Nano's for Chinese food but stick to Joss for sushi.
O'Leary's Seafood in Eastport is by far the best seafood restaurant in the area. It is consistently ranked as one of the Washington, DC area's top 100 restaurants.
Pusser's is right on the water, and a great place to get a couple of drinks on the harbour. Pusser's is also a prime spot to watch fireworks on 4th of July and New Year's Eve. Try their Painkiller mixed drink, a locally famous one that will quickly put you in the mood.
Tsunami on West Street, just of Church Circle is home to delicious Asian and Indian food, known for there $5 lunch bowls.
Pip's Dock Street Dogs is on Dock Street and has many different specialty hot dogs and sausages. It is good value and delicious.
Buddy's is located at the bottom of Main Street and is home to good food with low prices. Watch out for specials like the $14.99 Main Lobster Feast.
Sofi's Crepes is on Craig Street, close to the City Dock and home to delicious, fresh crepes made right in front of you. The selection is fairly large.
Mangia is at the bottom of Main Street, on the circle and home to good Italian food and delicious pizza.
Maria's is on Market Space, near the City Dock and home to delicious Sicilian food, though it can be somewhat pricey.
Osteria is on the corner of Main Street and Conduit Street. It is formal and fairly expensive. Wonderful food, beautiful atmosphere. Excellent bar with a world renowned bar tender.
Harry Browne's- The place for Annapolis insiders on State Circle. Often frequented by visiting politicians, a tourist shouldn't let the minor celebritology stand in the way of what is Annapolis's finest restaurant. The bar upstairs is known for excellent martinis, and often gets very crowded around 11PM. Perhaps the best place for cigars until the cigar ban goes into effect.
Heroes Pub- (Off of Ridgely Road) by St. John Neummann Church. A roast beef and brie are ideal before a big NFL or Terrapin game. THE place for local Terps fans to watch Terps and Duke basketball. Heroes also sponsors a very competitive Sunday Lacrosse league frequented by college recruiters.
Chick N' Ruth's. Located on main street, it is a family owned business which has been around for years. Breakfast all day, meals named after senators, magic shows in the mornings. There are pictures of everyone who has eaten there, from celebrities to presidents. �
Punk's Backyard Grill, 2188 Annapolis Mall, ☎ 410-571-7744, . A backyard cookout restaurant at the mall where everything is made from scratch. Quickly becoming an Annapolis favorite. �
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