Our Favorite Local Places
Food scene
It seems we eat here weekly. Dark, noisy and usually a younger crowd…dinner only but kitchen stays open late. Great bartenders, plenty of seating, they take reservations, but we usually sit at the first come first served bar. Try the Metropolitan roll, the Tsunami nigiri, crispy pork belly fried rice, or the budda bowl.
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Tsunami Sushi Bar and Lounge
51 West StIt seems we eat here weekly. Dark, noisy and usually a younger crowd…dinner only but kitchen stays open late. Great bartenders, plenty of seating, they take reservations, but we usually sit at the first come first served bar. Try the Metropolitan roll, the Tsunami nigiri, crispy pork belly fried rice, or the budda bowl.
The most creative food coming out of any kitchen in Annapolis. No oven or stove in this place. A toaster, blow torch, over qualified bartenders and attention to detail rule. We often just ask the owner Scott or one the waiters to bring us whatever is good and keep it coming until we say stop. Toasts, smoked trout dip, Crudo, small sandwiches and of course oysters. Dinner hours only.
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Sailor Oyster Bar
196 West StThe most creative food coming out of any kitchen in Annapolis. No oven or stove in this place. A toaster, blow torch, over qualified bartenders and attention to detail rule. We often just ask the owner Scott or one the waiters to bring us whatever is good and keep it coming until we say stop. Toasts, smoked trout dip, Crudo, small sandwiches and of course oysters. Dinner hours only.
Recently re-imagined historic market house sits right in the center of downtown with an unobstructed view of Ego Alley. Walk up to any of the counters and order a burger, Ahi bowl, crab cake sandwich or any of the daily entrée specials. Pick a seat indoors, outdoors or at the oyster bar. Stroller friendly, board games for the kids and craft beers and wine for the adults. Hours vary so check the web.
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Market House
25 Market SpaceRecently re-imagined historic market house sits right in the center of downtown with an unobstructed view of Ego Alley. Walk up to any of the counters and order a burger, Ahi bowl, crab cake sandwich or any of the daily entrée specials. Pick a seat indoors, outdoors or at the oyster bar. Stroller friendly, board games for the kids and craft beers and wine for the adults. Hours vary so check the web.
Just voted the #2 Best Sailing Bar in the US. Lots of local sail boat racing memorabilia and fishing trophies. Big menu and great specials. Kid friendly, loud and can be crowded on nice days. Go crab cake or fish sandwich here. No reservations but the wait list moves fast. Walk across the Spa Creek Drawbridge to funky Eastport for this one.
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Boatyard Bar & Grill
400 Fourth StJust voted the #2 Best Sailing Bar in the US. Lots of local sail boat racing memorabilia and fishing trophies. Big menu and great specials. Kid friendly, loud and can be crowded on nice days. Go crab cake or fish sandwich here. No reservations but the wait list moves fast. Walk across the Spa Creek Drawbridge to funky Eastport for this one.
This one is worth the few-mile drive, or better, boat ride. Quite literally a few homes in a residential area that have been converted into a restaurant by the crabbing family who live there. Sit outside on picnic tables and ask a neighbor how to pick crabs the Maryland way. Lots of other seafood choices as well.
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Cantler's Riverside Inn
458 Forest Beach RdThis one is worth the few-mile drive, or better, boat ride. Quite literally a few homes in a residential area that have been converted into a restaurant by the crabbing family who live there. Sit outside on picnic tables and ask a neighbor how to pick crabs the Maryland way. Lots of other seafood choices as well.
Voted #1 Dock Bar in Annapolis. Situated behind the Annapolis Waterfront Hotel and right on the heavily boat-trafficked Ego Alley, Pussers is the place to eat outside and watch the boats go by. The better the weather, the bigger the crowd. Hourly paid boat docking is first-come-first-served. Late nights attract the younger club crowd.
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Pusser's Caribbean Grille
80 Compromise StreetVoted #1 Dock Bar in Annapolis. Situated behind the Annapolis Waterfront Hotel and right on the heavily boat-trafficked Ego Alley, Pussers is the place to eat outside and watch the boats go by. The better the weather, the bigger the crowd. Hourly paid boat docking is first-come-first-served. Late nights attract the younger club crowd.
Located downtown Iron Rooster is THE place in the Historic District for breakfast or lunch. It is popular on weekends so put your name on the list and walk around City Dock. House-made Pop Tarts, Benedicts and Waffles are their strengths. Line too long? Head across the street to the Market House for a coffee and egg sandwich.
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Iron Rooster - Annapolis
12 Market SpaceLocated downtown Iron Rooster is THE place in the Historic District for breakfast or lunch. It is popular on weekends so put your name on the list and walk around City Dock. House-made Pop Tarts, Benedicts and Waffles are their strengths. Line too long? Head across the street to the Market House for a coffee and egg sandwich.
If you are a member of a Yacht or Country Club (or have friends who are) the Annapolis Yacht club is consistently rated as one of the top 10 Yacht Clubs in the world. Recently reopened after a near total loss fire, the club is all new right down to the menu. Check if your club has reciprocity and make the arrangements. Best waterfront dining on the bay.
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Annapolis Yacht Club
2 Compromise StIf you are a member of a Yacht or Country Club (or have friends who are) the Annapolis Yacht club is consistently rated as one of the top 10 Yacht Clubs in the world. Recently reopened after a near total loss fire, the club is all new right down to the menu. Check if your club has reciprocity and make the arrangements. Best waterfront dining on the bay.
The closest place to the house…like right around the corner. Dark sports bar with good bar food. Dozens of craft beers on tap and lots of TV’s. A local’s place away from downtown but very welcoming. We may eat here more than Tsunami!
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Heroes Pub
1 Riverview AveThe closest place to the house…like right around the corner. Dark sports bar with good bar food. Dozens of craft beers on tap and lots of TV’s. A local’s place away from downtown but very welcoming. We may eat here more than Tsunami!
Less than a mile from the house. Site-made bagels and the usual accompaniments. Popular with Naval Academy Mids (students) but super quick service and very local.
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Naval Bagels
609 Taylor AveLess than a mile from the house. Site-made bagels and the usual accompaniments. Popular with Naval Academy Mids (students) but super quick service and very local.
Sightseeing
Kayak and SUP Rentals. Do a day rental and paddle downtown, or be more adventurous, rent longer term and paddle back to our dock. Sadly they do not offer delivery to the house.
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Annapolis Canoe and Kayak, LLC
311 Third StKayak and SUP Rentals. Do a day rental and paddle downtown, or be more adventurous, rent longer term and paddle back to our dock. Sadly they do not offer delivery to the house.
Boat rentals options are limited but these folks offer a way to get on the water with an electric boat that can hold a group.
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Annapolis Electric Boat Rentals
300 Second StBoat rentals options are limited but these folks offer a way to get on the water with an electric boat that can hold a group.
Take a short day or sunset sail on the Woodwind. Yes that's the Woodwind from "Wedding Crashers".
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Schooner Woodwind Sailing Cruises
80 Compromise StTake a short day or sunset sail on the Woodwind. Yes that's the Woodwind from "Wedding Crashers".