New American Restaurants near Lake Shore, MD

“Eating at the Picantillo is always a wonderful experience. Whenever my husband and I visit my parents, this is one of our favorite spots to eat with them. The food is always great (my favorites being the smothered burrito and the chimichanga) and the service is always excellent.“

“A step up for Annapolis and West Street. Nice atmosphere - a bit more upscale than you would expect. Nice wine list by the glass and bottle. Reasonable.Menu is a bit limited but what they do offer they do well. Farm to table. Had the catfish -excellent. Chicken a bit dry but nice sauce. Presentation was best I have seen in annapolis. Nice app selection. Service was excellent! Great deserts. Will be back.“

“I hosted a board of directors meeting here and it was amazing. The second floor space was more than enough for our group of 25. The atmosphere was relaxing and food was delicious. We enjoyed getting to know the staff members and they did a great job taking care of us. If you are looking for a space to host a private event, I highly recommend.“

“Meh, very expensive for a small portions and low quality. I ordered the ancient grain bowl and added steak, 25$! The steak - chewie The grains - hard and crunch The sauce and flavor is there but cmon for this price I want everything to HIT! If I order an expensive boogie salad that's what I want :/ My food should've been fresh. Especially since I ordered and waited with enough time order a drink.“

“We went on a Friday night, and boy was it busy. It was about a 45 min wait, but we didn't mind. It was worth the wait! We ordered clams, skirt steak and pizza. Everything was delicious and fresh. Overall, we would definitely be back...one of my fave pizzas ever!“

“We apparently came on a bar crawl night but we still got seated for dinner immediately. Our server, Brooke, was great. She gave us time to ask questions and read through the menu/drinks. We ordered a calamari appetizer, chicken Riesling and crab cake dinner. All was great and my husband said the crab cake was one of the best he ever ate. My chicken had a creamier sauce with mushrooms and bacon. Very tasty! For dessert we had the special Bailey's cheesecake. It was topped with a thick piece of chocolate (not my favorite) but the creamy center was delicious. It was extremely loud but beyond that the food was good!“

“We’ve been coming here for years, and they’ve always been pleasant, fast, and accurate. Their menu is regularly updated, and they also do a good job with all the staples. They have gluten-friendly pizza, too, which allows us to keep coming back. When we dine in, we appreciate the interior which is far more upscale than your typical pizza/pasta joint.Dietary restrictions: Gluten-friendly pizza!“

“It can get a little loud in the restaurant at times, but boisterous is better than deathly quiet for sure. Especially when the food is as good as it is here. We haven't had anything bad since we started coming over five years ago and the drinks are great too. Really solid rotating lineup of local draft beers and a great whiskey selection too. Cant recommend Fox's Den enough!“

“I wanted to stay in Annapolis but wasn't quite sure what I wanted to eat. Did a quick search and found this delight of a place. I was able to make reservations on the same day (Saturday) My wife and I arrived and were quickly seated. The restaurant has a nice intimate feel however this place was jumping. Tons of people inside with everyone having a good time. Our waitress was sweet. Made good suggestions and was very attentive. For starters we ordered the Crispy Calamri while my wife had a lemon drop for a drink. The Clamari was in fact crispy. Very solid crunch. The marinara sauce was PIPING hot. Good start to our dinner. The lemon drop was a good mix of alcohol and juice. They provide you the cup along with the remainder on the side. BIG TIME PLUS. For Dinner, I was starving. I ordered the Steak N Fries, along with the Rockfish and Not your Ordinary Mac & Cheese. The steak was delicious! Nice and juicy. Cooks to perfection. Fries were crispy. The Fish was tasty and the mashed potatoes were GREAT!!! The Mac & Cheese is definitely not ordinary. There was a tangy taste that I could do without. It was missing something but the rest of my food was so good I could easily overcook it. My wife ordered the Steak Brazil with mashed Potatoes & Broccoli. She also enjoyed her food. Broccoli was fresh. Mashed Potatoes were delicious. She preferred the filet cooked a little more but still ate them. I'd happily come back and plan on returning to J. Alexander. It was a great time. Great service, Wonderful atmosphere, and good food. I enjoyed myself.“

“After we were turned away from Harry Browne's because there was only one waitress and she couldn't handle additional guests, we saw this place and were delighted by the woman at the counter who was so warm and friendly and a pure delight. The food was delicious and came out FAST! We were surprised at how quickly 5 orders (sandwiches, salad, and loaded potatoes) all came out boom boom boom .... but the woman at the counter said it best, "we've been doing this for 28 years, we have it down." I loved seeing her chit chat with customers and making them each feel welcomed. Definitely loved the service and the food and wouldn't have even thought to try it until we stopped in front of the cafe wondering where to go eat at 2pm on President's Day. Definitely recommend!“

“We gave this place a try last week when we had a friend staying with us from out of town. It is about what you'd expect from the branding and menu! Our server was super friendly and on the ball with refilling our drinks. There was a band warming up on a Saturday night around 6/630, but the waitress said they didn't start playing until later that night (like 8 or 9pm, I forget the exact time!). It seemed like it would be loud when they started playing, though. The menu was diverse and had tons of options for everyone. We ordered two appetizers (loaded cauliflower/Brussels sprouts and steamed shrimp). Two of us ordered burgers and the third ordered a salad. The appetizers came out quickly and then less than five minutes later our entrees came out- we could have used slower pacing between the two to relax and enjoy our meal. All of the food was good- although it wasn't amazing, everything was solid. Our only complaint was that some of the shrimp were overcooked, but the majority were cooked well. While we were able to get seated right away, there was a few groups waiting by the time we left. Overall, we are glad we gave this place a try and will likely be back!“

“I love a good local place. The coffee is amazing and so is the food but that isn't what makes this place the best. It's the staff. They care and thats important. From the owner to the dishwasher. They care and it shows. It's a staple in the community and I enjoy going every day.“

“Idk what they do with their crab dip but it’s so airy and delicious. The pretzel/bread it comes in is so good it’s insane. The bartenders here are also incredible and super accommodating! We loved this place when it was Magothy seafood and we were so skeptical when it became the point…we’re fools. They gave this place such a glow up.Parking: There are a ton of spots all over the marina. Just make sure you’re noting if the spot has signs for marina parking only. There are only a few and the signs will make them really obvious :)“

“As always, Coopers Hawk lives up to it's reputation. I try to visit these no matter where in the country I am. My "only" concern was the waitress had a difficult applying my membership perks to my bill (ie: $25 credit on my account and using my tastings for a glass of wine). Highly recommend to experience the restaurant, tasting area, and shop for wine glasses, decanters and wine.“

“We LOVE Romanos! We’ve been loyal customers for several years. Whether we just want a good pizza, or fine dining for a celebration, their food checks all the boxes! I don’t know what they put in their Greek dressing, but we’re addicted!!“

“Both the service and food here are excellent. Everything came out rapidly and delicious, even though we were a party of ten. And the waitress was super nice and friendly. Never had to worry about a drink or chips running low the entire night. Excited to bring our group back again.“

“We stumbled on Ellie’s Place and I’m so glad we did! It’s definitely a locals spot, which I love! The vibe is super chill, the bar is stocked and everyone was so nice the food is made to order and it was totally worth the wait.It’s locally owned and family owned.“

“Based on recent experience. Onion soup was so spicy and unable to eat last week to carry home. Today, a different waitress kindly exchange it for another one or the money back. Maryland cream of crab was outstanding. Thanks for recognizing the mistake and improving your service. Happy Easter 2024??Parking: Busy parking in downtown Annapolis. Parking is available next to the building.“

“We had a small pepperoni pizza, a veggie pizza, and chicken tenders. It was great food and super service. A doordash driver came in ahead of us and was rude, insulting, and obscene. The staff at Neo's was very apologetic. They reported the driver on our behalf and made us feel welcome. Great place. Great food. Great people.“

“Libations is one of those rare places that make you reconsider how you evaluate food. Their dishes are unique. The least enjoyable part of dinner is having to actually make a choice. I recommend going with a group so everyone can experience different dishes. Don't forget to save room for dessert!“

“I've been to many restaurants in this area, several on the water and this spot has better food than any of them! It's basically a bar with a dining room attached. My husband and I decided to give this spot a try because of the good reviews, it didn't disappoint. We were waited on quickly, they handed us menus and showed us there is a board of specials. I ordered the fried shrimp with two sides, everything was cooked perfectly and nicely seasoned. My husband got the Steam shrimp with potatoes and onions and the portion was perfect, cooked well, and easy to peel. I just kept saying I couldn't believe we didn't try this place sooner! Server is very attentive and refilled our drinks whenever it was getting low, kept asking if we needed anything. The prices are excellent! This place is a great spot to eat and I highly recommend it.“

“Dry 85 has one of the most creative cocktails menus in downtown Annapolis. Situated on Main Street which means street parking is challenging, so your best bet is the parking garage nearby. Inside it is dark and slightly industrial looking small space. The servers have always been friendly. I mostly go for the drinks, but you can't go wrong with veggie burger or the fries. The fries are really good if you're a connoisseur of fresh cut and freshly fried ones. Theirs are slightly thicker cut like how the British do their chips. Here they garnish with Parmesan, garlic, and parsley.“