50 Best Seafood Restaurants near Riva

“very clean old school look and feel, heather was an excellent server and the food was delicious“

“Sooo good!! Seen reviews online about the crab cake so we went and tried it and we’re not disappointed!! The crab cake was so good and so were our sides, the mashed potatoes and veggies. Also had to try the crab and spinach artichoke dip!! Sooo good!! Can’t wait to come back!! Our server at the bar was also super friendly and attentive!“

“Lovely ,dark , hide away from the world. Drinks , food, service was awesome.Big Thank You to the Crew. Made Mark's Birthday fun. Well done!“

“Excellent crabs! Great!!!“

“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.“

“The softshell crabs for so great“

“Always a great experience whether I am eating there or taking it home.“

“Josh e was a great server of the great wagu burger !!“

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

“Great food and Katina is awesome! Thank you for a nice relaxing anniversary meal“

“Looove the point!! Beautiful atmosphere and view, wonderful service and delicious food! The fried pickles are a must for an appetizer when you go!!“

“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 😂“

“We love this place. The food is always consistently good, we have always had great service, and the view is beautiful. Nice place to stop in and get good food with beautiful water views. They also have a kid’s menu and my kids really enjoyed all the oyster shells they had around the building.“

“I had some of there crabs Sunday and all of them had meat inside me and my family enjoy them I will be going back for more“

“Food was great I highly recommend going for sushi“

“Best seafood! I love their crab cakes .“

“My husband and I spent our 15th wedding anniversary, enjoying the atmosphere, delicious cocktails, fresh oysters, and delicious meal at SEASALT! The staff were so friendly and very accommodating when making a reservation! Planning on returning this weekend!“

“We came to Annapolis specifically to have steamed blue crab, but on day one of three, after navigating the 495 Beltway, we were tired and hangry.

We chilled with a glass of Pinot Grigio served by Carlos at the bar.

Then we reluctantly opted to eat at our Doubletree hotel, Ports of Call. Wow were we glad we decided to stay in.

Our veggie crab soup was so tasty, and where restaurants usually over-salt, this one was perfect.

Then there were the crab cakes with a tad of our no-no Canola mayo, we succumbed because it was mostly amazing lump crabmeat. It’s our rule and ours to break!

My lump crabmeat appetizer was layered with avocado and mango with wasabi drizzle and was outstanding. I want it every day! I’m not kidding.

Even my small garden salad with balsamic and olive oil on the side was fresh and garden good.

Our server Craig listened, reported answers to all of our oil questions, and even brought me warmed rolls since I wouldn’t go so far as eating crackers which were likely laced with “vegetable” oil. It IS our rule, and we can’t break it for crackers.

Our second night Rodger cheerfully served us, even introducing Chef Jeff, who assured me no veggie oils and all butter. His rockfish Imperial featured tender fish topped with crabmeat and his amazing all-butter remoulade with sides of creamy garlic mash and asparagus. So good I can’t see why there isn’t a wait line to enjoy this very caring gifted chef’s culinary delights.

The disco and pop rock offered enhanced ambiance and we were even tempted to do Al fresco patio seating but stayed comfy in our booth

Dinner 3, why not, it’s that good, was the creamy crab soup (a bit salty), and the oysters Rockefeller, which I last had at Bookbinders in Philadelphia. Chef Jeff did it again and surpassed my expectations, making these less salty than some—maybe still a tad too salty, but cut by a generous wedge of lemon. And speaking of generous, FIVE oysters filled to the top with spinach and buttered breadcrumbs.

Rodger again was superb serving with attentiveness.

My two breakfasts were for Doubletree’s delicious yogurt parfaits—day one with sweet Kim and day two with Julie, who went over the top to serve and make sure everything was perfectly to my liking.

I’m pretty sure we’ll be dining here again whenever we’re in Annapolis.“

“The Blue Dolphin never disappoints! Fantastic service and great food. Hold your next corporate event at the Blue Dolphin - they do an amazing job!“

“I'm from NY/NJ and can be pretty critical of food from out of state. However, the food here exceeded my expectations. The service was above average and the atmosphere was great. I tried to visit again over Labor Day weekend, but it was packed and I know why! This is definitely a place I'll visit again when in town.“

“Artaviap2022, stop it with the black thing and stop using your race as a crutch for everything that goes wrong in your life, as I'm sure you do! Just like the majority of your race. Im sick of it. Everything is a black thing with blacks! I'm white, and I have had the same bad experiences that you've mentioned in many restaurants! I guess it's all the fault of people of color! Sounds ridiculous doesn't it? So does what you've written! You are what's wrong with the racial problems in this country! People like you, who refuse to let go of history that happened when neither one of us was alive, yet, you're constantly looking for reparations for something that no one alive is responsible for. Just list your complaint, and leave the race out of it! People like you make me sick! It's people like you that make me dislike blacks, as that word was mentioned in your post! People of color don't typically drag the fact that they are people of color into a conversation! However, blacks make sure to say they are black when complaining about the perceived injustices that have happened to them! Just say what you have to say, and leave the fact that you're black out of the conversation! If you didn't like Buddy's, then just list your complaints and leave your race out of it! You should contact Black Lives Matter about your issue! Oooooops, I forgot, they ran off with your money and are nowhere to be found now!“

“First time our family went to dinner there. Everyone had a wonderful time they especially like the hibachi.“

“Amazing ambiance and great service on Thanksgiving. Restaurant has great views of the water and the food is presented very well. Most likely will return for a seafood dinner as everything looks very fresh.“

“Crabs, FriedFish sandwich“

“Fatboys crab shack (the original location) is always a great spot for seafood, crushes and chill atmosphere. We love the firecracker shrimp and the fish platter. We would’ve gotten the crabs but they had sold out (it was a busy Friday evening). Staff is always friendly and the kitchen and bartenders are quick. Only downside that we personally have is the good food draws flies while eating, but that comes with the territory of sitting outside. Definitely a local fave.“

“Great food and the service was amazing. They have an interesting mix between Venezuelan and Spanish tapas. I recomend the cheese arepa, pastelitos andinos , and the tostones they are full of flavor. If your looking for authentic and unique dishes this is the place!“

“Visited Annapolis today and randomly chose O'Briens bc of the outdoor seating (I had my dog with me). I ordered the oyster sampler, ceasar salad, and Crab pretzel. Everything was great. They also offered water for my dog, which was a nice touch. Will definitely return!“

“We had a wonderful dinner here. Michel and Kitt were serving us, and they were kind and made the dinner special. The food was great, and it's definitely a place I have passed on the road many times without noticing and I wish I found this place sooner. I will be back many times in the future. Thank you for the amazing experience we had“

“we had the best mussels in a savory wine sauce for lunch 😋“

“Very old school tavern, and a dying breed style of bar. This place feels lived in, and like the walls could tell some stories if they could talk. I just stopped in for a few brews, but the atmosphere was great. The bartenders were very friendly and made for a memorable experience. + for having Natty Boh on draft.“

“this place is awesome. atmosphere, food, drinks. everyone's so nice. always come here for crab boils“

“Great food. Very tasty!!“

“The location and food is exceptional. My favorite is the Eastern Shore Cobb Salad with the champagne vinaigrette. I could eat that every day. Piled high with crab and seafood, so delicious.“

“I regularly visit both the café and dining locations, and both have a wonderful ambiance for solo working (reading, studying, etc.), as well as meeting with friends for coffee. Scrumptious and interesting food fare, and truly warm and memorable service. Everyone I’ve interacted with has been lovely, but special mention to Eric, Daniel, and Grant, whose hospitality has been inviting and impeccable every time. Always looking forward to my next visit!“

“I love this place ♥️🔥 The food was really good & the cheddar cheese biscuits are amazing ‼️ The speed of service was incredible being as though they were super busy tonight ‼️I was really impressed 👍🏾“

“A truly special place to eat with a wide selection of food and wines.“

“Great customer service, quick service good food“

“Best Seafood around! Awesome Customer Service!“

“Friendly staff, cozy atmosphere, delicious food! We loved our brunch! It's our new favorite spot!“

“We went for the crabcakes on a recommendation we heard from someone. There definitely was plenty of crabmeat in them but in our opinion they lacked a bit of flavor. The cream crab soup was great. The staff was very helpful and friendly. It’s a very casual family oriented restaurant.“

“TOP GEM!🤩 delicious, quality, freshly made to order Chinese food, easy on wallet w big portions!😍 BEST DEAL- Over 30 Lunch combos @$9-9.50 wAny soup & rice til 3 pm!😋 Family owned 25+ yrs. Egg foo young pkg. soo tasty, fresh! Clean, friendly atmosphere. See all pics. LOVE This place!! 😍“

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

“Aztk food truck catered an 85 guest (post wedding reception) event for us at Port Annapolis Marina last month.
Lalo, the owner, was easy to work with and very helpful throughout the planning process.
He worked well with the venue, DJ and the photographer to make sure that the evening was perfect.
We did an assortment of appetizers and four different items off his menu for our guest to choose from.
Our guests were very complementary about the appetizers, food and the time it took to get their meal after ordering from the food truck.
Aztk specializes in Mexican cuisine, but can do anything.
My husband and I strongly suggest that you try their food and consider using them for your next event.“

“Awesome place,great choice of food. And our waiter tonight, Gus Z was awesome! We stop here everytime we're in town.“

“Best restaurant 5stars and clean“

“Yum, great service and great atmosphere“

“3 Stars for generic decor. There's nothing wrong with it. If 5 stars is the fanciest restaurant you've been to, this won't be it. It's a bar and grille. Food is delicious, haven't bought anything that wasn't something I wasn't going to eat.“

“the food is amazing. I will be back!“

“Always great food and a wonderful atmosphere. We come here frequently for the Wednesday networking event and the entire staff is always so friendly.“