50 Best American Restaurants in Annapolis

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

“The food was so good I cried on my plate. My server was attentive. 10/10 for me“

“In town for a wedding, and came here. Pleasantly surprised and impressed!! All the food was delicious and very authentic! The entire staff was extremely friendly and let my girlfriend and I stay a little after close to enjoy one last drink. Thank you so much for a warm welcome and great food!! If you are in the area make sure you try it out!!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

“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!!“

“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 went in today for a yummy sandwich, I called for pick up and they were very kind. It’s an older Korean American couple that run the shop and the wife is a great cook. They serve no frills American food, made with care and good service. Pls be patient and understanding to our elders they are hard working 🙏“

“My first visit to The Lodge Annapolis was on Father's Day (2026). I brought my love out to experience the Sunday brunch and live music. Its reputation did not disappoint. The variety of foods was abundant and delicious. The service was on point as well. We already have plans to return.“

“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.“

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

“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.“

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

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

“Great staff, great food, great hospitality“

“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.“

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

“We had an early dinner at Firebirds over the weekend and it was great- our server, Phil, made the experience! He was charismatic, thoughtful, and funny. His recommendations were delicious, and his attentiveness was spot on. Excellent service and meal, thank you.“

“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.“

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

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

“Very impressed for a quick easy meal. These meals once heated definitely do not taste like frozen it literally tasted homemade. I think these are my go to frozen meals and nothing else.“

“We had a great experience tonight. The restaurant was able to accommodate our party of 15+. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Food and drinks were awesome and everyone enjoyed themselves, especially the 6 year birthday boy!“

“Outstanding food and desserts“

“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!“

“My family and I went to Treaty of Paris for Thanksgiving and we had an amazing experience. The buffet they had set up was diverse and delicious. Our server was attentive and we definitely appreciate that he was away from his family and serving ours on this holiday. Drinks were top notch and the atmosphere was cozy.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“Cindy and Ashley are amazing they never stop moving“

“Dry Dock is a true guilty pleasure, I love sneaking over here for a big meal in the morning. Nice atmosphere for sitting down and enjoying. Skip the salad and go straight for the Dry Dock wings baby. One way train to flavor town! Got my waistline spreading faster than rumors!“

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

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

“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!“

“excellent food, excellent service. 10/10 reccomend“

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

“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 😂“

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

“To be honest, the food tastes very good. It has a good balance between the spiciness of Mediterranean cuisine and what I'm used to eating. Congratulations! The cashier was super friendly to me, but I also want to congratulate the cook for their hard work.“

“Great food, especially for breakfast!“

“A great local bar for adults living nearby
A water hole / dive bar with local vibe
Great bartenders
American food cuisine
Simple drink menu
Good price and enjoyable service
Long time local bar since 1981
Great for social time, meet up, and watch sports
A lot and lot tvs for sports
Great for who likes darting
Very very busy during peak sports watching

Recommend for mellow meet up or want to watch sports

Only wish is more draft beer options however as a local simple bar, simplicity is the dark horse s virtue“

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

“Fantastic staff and the owners are the best!“

“Ordered two hamburgers to go last 7/23/26 night and they were perfect! Large patties, cooked to our exact order! The add ons were fresh and the buns were fresh too!!! What is not to like...Thanks you...good burgers are so hard to find....please keep up the great kitchen work..... Bruce“

“Great food. Friendly staff“

“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.“

“ambiance. ✔️ drinks ✔️ food ✔️“

“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.“