50 Best American Restaurants near Lake Shore

“Here for brunch on Sunday and it NEVER has disappointed us, excellent service and the food is incredible!“

“We were looking for a place to grab a bite and watch the sunset so we ended up here. There was music outside and it was busy so we went for a walk on the beach while we had time. We came back about an hour before sunset and the music was over and most of the crowd gone. Weird. Anyway, we ordered shrimp tacos and chicken tacos. We weren't expecting much from a place called snack shack but the food was delicious. The chicken and shrimp had som much flavor, they were amazing. It's a great spot to sit back and watch the sunset over the ocean too.“

“We loved this place. Great food and great service. The prices were very reasonable. We had a party of 7 and we were seated immediately. The sweet tea was great, and my husband loved the biscuits with pepper jelly, wings, chicken sandwich, and greens. We will be back!“

“Great food and drink, with live music on weekends!“

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

“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.“

“Stopped by for a late outdoor dinner. Ordered at the window and staff was amazing and friendly. Amira was especially friendly. We were devastated you ran out of cotton candy ice cream, but we still had a great night with great service.“

“This is the first time I went to this restaurant and was very pleased with the service, the food was great and we received our food fast. It was very clean and all the employees were very friendly. I will be returning for another great meal.“

“Great staff, great food, great hospitality“

“For as expensive as it can be to order food for a family from here, we do expect warm and fresh food. our food was barely room tempature and definitely old fries. The ice cream had hair in it. This place has gone down hill fast. Would not recommend.“

“Best restaurant 5stars and clean“

“Tonight I dined with my friend and our server was Ryan. We have nothing but great things to say about him! He was very attentive and knew the menu very well and gave us great recommendations. We had the crab dip and then the mahi tacos and pasta for dinner. My friend didn't like the pasta but they had no issues with getting her a substitute. Overall amazing experience. The managers also checked on us multiple times. Great job Ryan and team!!“

“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!!“

“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.“

“Excellent service, delicious menu and beautiful decor. We had our rehearsal dinner and anniversary dinner here and plan to make it a tradition ❤️“

“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.“

“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.“

“My daughter and I had lunch at the Annapolis Mall location today. There was only one waitress who just started a month ago she said from the waffle house. She was one of the best waitresses I have had. She was out going and thoughtful. The food was fresh and delicious. I, would highly recommend this place. 12/9/24“

“Todo está muy rico 😋 lo recomiendo 💯“

“Great Cocktails, Great Food, Great Atmosphere. If you’re only in Annapolis one night, go to Level and you won’t regret it.“

“Great place! Great food, service and atmosphere ❤️“

“First time here & was it was a great experience. The food tasted amazing , served at a perfect temperature. Not a fan of corn bread usually but damn that cornbread melted in my mouth.. more cake like & loved every bite. I had the classic breakfast. All the dishes served around us looked stunning w/ lots of food on the plates. You will have a full belly after eating here“

“Went on Friday afternoon for lunch with family, they were not very busy. Our server was very polite, energetic, and very fun personality all around.
Food, on the other hand, was not very good. I got the Santa Fe burger. It was not seasoned very well, lacking flavor and spice, I also ordered fries instead of chips. The fries were cold. Hubby ordered a mushroom burger, and again, it was not very good.
He ordered med rare, and it was med well and not seasoned again with the fries cold.
The atmosphere was great but the food needs some improvement. And for 45$ we wish it would have been better.“

“We came from out of town to visit and WOW…. Meal was delicious! Wings were spot on and the service was excellent! Highly recommend the crab soup and Philly cheesesteak also!!!“

“obsessed with this place! great staff, Wonderful food!!“

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

“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.“

“Great food and drinks. Staff is friendly and accommodating.“

“My husband and I had not been here in a while. Went in at 10:30 am on 2/08/25, and I was craving lunch food. They had no issues prepping our lunch and the young man who waited on us was very nice, polite and answered my questions. Food was good and dining room was very clean.“

“Stopped by for a quick take-out lunch because I was running an errand in the area. Modest interior with very friendly folks behind the counter. Ordered a cheese steak and Italian sub and fries. Both subs were good and what I hoped for. The fries were exceptional! Battered and super crispy. I would definitely stop by again if I’m in the area.“

“Always a great time! Great live music, yummy food!“

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

“We went tonight to the Annapolis MD restaurant and our service with Steven Brown was amazing! He was knowledgeable, caring, kind and went above and beyond for our dinner with Coopers Hawk. Both my husband and I shared the Bbq chicken chopped salad which was absolutely delicious. Steven thank you so much for the wonderful customer service!!!“

“We love Pat's for delivery. They've never missed with their food, which is rare for places that also have an expensive menu. They are very good deal for the price, since they give you a lot of high quality food. They definitely have our repeat business!“

“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 😊“

“The food tasted amazing! But sometimes the chicken is too hard and too over-cooked, though sometimes it taste amazing! I mostly like eating the Shrimp Cerole I recomend it for people who don't like the chicken! :DYea sure U have some tummy aches here and there but this is a fast food place, even I have some tummy aches. Also, you need to understand that it is really hard to make perfect chicken, so don't blame them, It's hard work staying there doing the best they can because I see them working hard everyday...when I stay late I see them get out Weary and tired...I hope u all understand how much work they put into it and some of the new recruits making the chicken that you eat, they try yall, they try their best so I hope u understand because looking to what the veiwers acually think of the place is making me really sad :/“

“This was our third time at Gary’s, and once again it was spectacular. Although your table has a primary server, the whole team works in concert to keep the customers happy. We had several special requests, and every time the response was “let me see if we can do that.” It just so happened that they could accommodate all of our requests. The food was fantastic as always. But the real magic happened at the end of the meal – just as we were asking for the check, there was a medical incident with one of our kids. All available staff immediately came to our rescue with resources and reassurances and enough bodies to create a privacy wall while we stabilized the situation, and I was able to get our kiddo bundled up and in the car in a hurry while my spouse payed the check.“

“Their breakfast foods are 🔥 and the staff/owners are great too. Prices are perfect as well. Definitely recommend this spot.“

“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!“

“the bartender rocks 🖖✌🤟🤘🤙👌👏👏👏“

“Best Halal you'll ever get!!! This was my first time at this location and this is now going to be the ONLY place I got for Halal... Extremely fresh and delicious. What a perfect meal!!

And fast delivery!!! Thank you all so much!“

“The place was packed for dinner time but had great service. Best Italian Cold Cut since Pastore’s. Will return soon!“

“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.“

“I love there food. never disappointed .. The subs are always full.. I drive from Solomons Island Maryland over 1 hr to get this food. We see you soon!“

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

“Really good food with huge portions. Loved their nachos (they are smart and included cheese on the bottom), buffalo cauliflower, and the burgers and wraps were all great. Beer and cocktail selection was good. Service was on point. We sat inside although the back area looked like fun since people were out on a nice day. All for a very reasonable price. Would gladly come back again and recommend to others!“

“The food was excellent!! When we went in, there were some people who needed extra help, and the staff took great care of them, which is something I don't see very often. I will happily give this place five stars and as much business as I can!“

“Cindy and Ashley are amazing they never stop moving“

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