50 Best American Restaurants in Annapolis

“Great small plates and cocktails. Love the rooftop atmosphere“

“I had a rehearsal dinner for 97 people including 11 children and a welcome party after for about 100 people. The food was outstanding and the service was exceptional! The children loved the pizza! Taylor, the event coordinator, made this a five star event in every category including STRESS FREE for me being I live in New York! My son and now daughter in law said it couldn’t have been better! Their wedding was on Gibson Island the next day so it was a great start to the weekend!“

“Unique food focused on local products and sustainability. The food is like nothing I’ve had before. Highly recommend the crispy kale appetizer. Love the homemade “sodas” especially the citrus soda and ginger soda.“

“Best restaurant 5stars and clean“

“Incredible food, great service, and a great atmosphere.“

“I just want to shout out our amazing waitress Nicole ! She was amazing and so kind ! You could tell she cares about what she does and works hard ! Please request her on Saturday nights you won’t regret it ! Also the food was bomb 😂“

“Cindy and Ashley are amazing they never stop moving“

“I had a large catering order for a construction meeting in DC. They asked for something new. Since I love Julep's, I brought some for my customers. Emily was great from start to finish and helped me make a good menu. I asked for the order to be ready by 1030am and they made it happen. Everyone loved the food. You don't win friends with salad. Highly recommend!“

“From start to finish, it was awesome. Food, Wine, Dessert & Coffee perfection. The Hostess and our server Jennifer were very friendly and wonderful. First time here but definitely not our last. 10/10 complements to the Chef👍. Our meal started with the Chefs Selection Board, then the special of the day Mushroom Soup, my Husband had the Cast Iron Skirt Steak (flavor was Delish) I had the Chicory Salad with Bacon Bits (minus the pecan nuts) for Dessert I had the FIG & BRIOCHE BREAD PUDDING (heaven in a plate) with the yummy Coffee.“

“I can’t say enough good things about this place! Don Chico’s just opened a few months ago, and it’s one of the best dining experiences I’ve had in Annapolis. I had the flank steak with rice and beans — it was incredible, slow cooked and perfectly seasoned. The hospitality is next level — warm, welcoming, and genuinely attentive. You can feel the pride they take in every detail. No doubt this will become a local favorite! Highly recommend!“

“This restaurant is my happy place! My favorite restaurant in Maryland. I have never had a bad experience here. The food is always delicious, the service is wonderful, and the location can’t be beat.“

“This place had zero misses. The lady who greeted us was kind and moved swiftly when we asked if we could sit outside with a fire pit. they got the table set up and brought us extra blankets to make sure we were super comfortable (it was about 50 degrees outside). Between the heated lamp above head and fire pit at the table, we were surprised at how warm we actually felt. Rory was our server and he was so nice, knew the menu and specials, and helped us narrow down what to order. he regularly checked on us in between brining out food. Speaking of food.., the STAR OF THE SHOW. crab dip was 10/10. brussel sprouts were 10/10. fried lobster tails were 10/10. salmon salad was 10/10. bread pudding was 10/10. i kept waiting for an average item to be brought out and it never happened !!! i just went last night and already have it on my calendar to go with family in 2 weeks!“

“On our first visit we all enjoyed what we ordered and the staff couldn't have been nicer. We will all return. Thank you, Eastport Kitchen!!“

“Great staff, great food, great hospitality“

“I would highly recommend going and when you go ask for a woman named Cory to be your server. She greeted my family and I right at the entrance and made us feel right at home. I’d say she was close to a kind reader as it comes because she basically knew what we needed before we ever said anything. Our drinks stayed filled and any questions about the menu we had she had the answers. The food came out quickly and was delicious. We will be showing our faces again and will be making Cory our regular server.“

“I came in for a quick breakfast sandwich and found it to be a cozy grab and go vibe. There were no frills. It was a prefect, simple bacon, egg and cheese sandwich for a reasonable price. The 2 people there were super friendly and quick. A great local vibe.“

“Excellent meal with friendly and quick service. The Club, as expected, has nautical theme. Visit their website to view a menu and find the times the Club is opened for members only and available to the general public. If you are visiting the Academy, visit the Club for a meal or a drink at the bar.“

“Outstanding food and desserts“

“Hidden gem on Tuesdays for the BEST burgers!!! 🍔 Sooooo good!“

“Level is our favorite spot in Annapolis! It’s perfect for a romantic date night or for a casual dinner, you can truly dress up or down and fit in here. The food is always amazing, even our family (who can be tough critics) were very happy with their food choices. The menu rotates a little seasonally and it’s always fun to try the new items and revisit the permanent items. The cocktails are super creative and you can’t really go wrong with any of them! Some of our current favorites: Harvest Mule, Agave Please for drinks and for food… house fries, tuna poke, ribs, brussel sprouts, and the oysters! Crab Mac and cheese is a must if it’s on the menu! Oh and don’t forget to leave room for dessert, we love all the choices but banana bread pudding is our favorite! 11/10 love coming here.“

“Great selection, good portions of food. Yummy dessert and ever flowing selections of beer. Oh did I mention great attentive service! First time we visited here to try something new and we will definitely visit again. Thank you 😊“

“When we first stopped there they offered us a free sample. The guy was careful enough to pick a really fresh piece and we decided to buy from there based on that. However, when we got the food, the selected chicken teriyaki was now dry as if it was the bunch that had been warming up all day. It was dry and rough on the edges. The soda is a 1 time refill. I will probably not eat there again.“

“It's good food. I like it.“

“The Alley restaurant at the Naval Academy provided a wonderful lunch in the middle of our self-guided tour, and it exceeded our expectations tremendously. Our waitress was so kind and caring for our family, and the crab cake was one of the best I've ever had. Don't miss it!“

“Wonderful establishment. Great wine selection and the pizza and bartending staff are awesome.“

“Everything about this place was great. Erin, the bartender was very personable and knowledgable about all aspects of the F and B service. Her attention to detail was inspiring. Her connection with her guests made each of us feel as though we were the only ones there. Rashaan , the Chef made some incredible good. It was clean and satisfying. When I asked Erin to give our compliments to the Chef he came out and personally thanked us. This was in the top 2 of hotel restaurants. Those two made it easy to love.“

“Maddie is an amazing waitress! So accommodating and kind.“

“Food was amazing. Very unique little spot. Cannot wait to return Our waitress Allie was sweet and attentive !!!“

“Heroes Pub is my new favorite spot! Had lunch there yesterday and Kristi was great! Can't wait to go back!“

“I have been a patron at McGarvey's for years. I love your food and service. However, first time I have a complaint. I was anxious to try the crab balls, as pictured in your menu. Although they weren't horrible, they looked nothing like the picture on your menu, very disappointed. I expected pieces of white crab meat and we got very crusted, fried little round balls. I bragged to my grandson about the picture on your menu and it was certainly not what we got. I must say, it is the first thing I have been disappointed with. Either change the picture or take them off your menu.“

“Some of the best pizza we’ve had! Tried the Marissa and Traditional White and both were amazing. Cool atmosphere, but loud, so be prepared. Staff was very friendly.“

“Delish Lobsta roll!!!! I’m hooked….. young man that waited on us was 5 star!“

“Their food is very professionally prepared. It tastes great and I also like their health-conscious options.“

“TGIF has been one of 2 go-to eating places any time I travel. Always love-me some whiskey glaze chicken strips!“

“If I could give more than 5 stars, I would! Baba’s Halal in Annapolis is truly a hidden gem. The food is absolutely delicious—fresh, flavorful, and made with care. From the juicy chicken to the perfectly seasoned rice and sauces, everything tastes amazing! But what really makes this place stand out is the kindness and professionalism of the staff. They treat you like family and make sure you’re taken care of from the moment you walk in. You can tell they put love into everything they do. Highly recommend this place—you’ll keep coming back!“

“First time there today. Atmosphere, food, and service were perfect!😊“

“Great food, especially for breakfast!“

“Got takeout a pretzel with crab dip and half order of deviled eggs. Good food, fair price, friendly service. Plan to return to try some of their other items. Edit: Returned to try their fish & chips, came with ketchup and tarter sauce, enough food for 2 people and very good!“

“ambiance. ✔️ drinks ✔️ food ✔️“

“Good food. Beer was cold. Perfect location. Nice people !“

“This place was great! We stayed in the rooms above which were really comfortable and we dined in the restaurant for lunch and had breakfast there. Highly recommend! It was also neat that they do the Pledge of Allegiance daily! The staff was also very friendly. Again, highly recommend!“

“Great beer, good food, and always a good time! Forward never disappoints and is a great local spot!“

“Bartenders are trained to perfection! No attitude, very cool natures, and they actually introduce themselves!! I am a new regular, after my second visit the staff knew who I was. This is so nice , and the food is delicious. I cant believe they have specials EVERY DAY ! Im trying to spread the word.“

“I’ve been coming here since they’ve opened and I haven’t been disappointed. Yeah, there are times just like any restaurant where things might not be perfect or what you’d expect. But since I am a chef and I’ve worked in several restaurants, the difference between how something is cooked one day can be a difference between who’s working that day. They do make some of the best pizzas around! They have a bar, game nights, special pizza nights, buy one get one on Tuesday and even Social nights where you can cook things in the kitchen. What I recommend about Neo Pizza? Everything! It’s a good restaurant, not too overpriced. A great place to hang, socialize, have a beer and enjoy good times with friends or family.“

“The food is delicious and affordable, the portions large, staff friendly and attentive. We had several chef specials including : bbq bacon wrapped shrimp, street corn soup and the spaghetti squash bowl. Everything we ate was yummy! I highly recommend you visit.“

“Great food. Friendly staff“

“Fantastic staff and the owners are the best!“

“We love the steaks, pancakes and milkshakes and everything else. Comfort foods“

“Great food and great service! We sat outside with our pups and the staff brought them out a much appreciated bowl of water. Cannot recommend enough!“