50 Best American Restaurants near Shady Side

“Everything I've had has been delicious. It's like your mom is in the kitchen cooking up your food. Highly recommend.“

“Great bar food. Great service. A down-to-earth local bar with a variety of entertaining characters. Everyone is welcomed.“

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

“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.“

“We went to don chicos this weekend off of Riva rd and Truman parkway. It was quite good and had very flavorful offerings. The recipes were authentic carribean and Venezuelan and Cuban styles. This is probably going to be the best Cuban sandwich in all of Annapolis. Being as we have so many Mexican food places. Don chicos is a. Ice and unique option. The owners tools some time to talk with us nd share their story , which was very nice and friendly. We will be going back for sure and will try out more of their menu. I was also glad to hear that they don’t buy ingredients from Sysco, so the food is more fresh. Thank you. Let’s make sure these people can stay in business . !!“

“We had an amazing Sunday Brunch at The Lodge of Annapolis! As we dined in a private wine cellar, the atmosphere was beautiful with great decor, delicious food, and soulful music. A special shoutout to our server, Jenny from the Block—she was exceptional, attentive, and made our experience truly enjoyable.

Also, kudos to Anthony, the General Manager, for his personal attention and professionalism.

Top-tier customer service and even better food—definitely a 5-star experience. We’ll be back!“

“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.“

“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 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!!“

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

“10/10. I've never had a Reuben with such perfectly toasted rye, the fries were perfect, the cheesesteak was just the right balance between dry and soggy, and the prices are very reasonable. Nothing bad to say about the place at all—I actually like the cozy seating and 90s menu board. Definitely coming back next time I'm around.“

“Great staff, great food, great hospitality“

“Their food is so reasonably priced and very good. Crab cakes were tasty and full of lump meat and broiled perfectly. The fries are hand cut and delicious, and the salad bar is nice. I also tried the fried okra ( yum) and the green beans were very tasty too. Wait staff was refreshingly friendly and attentive. Don’t be taken aback by the atmosphere. It’s an older place but it’s kept very clean. They also have a full service bar👍“

“Best restaurant 5stars and clean“

“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.“

“Cute and fun spot with great service and awesome food. A must try!!“

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

“We love Chesapeake Deli...the food is always perfect. My daughter works across the street at Herrington by the Bay & often orders carry-out. Tonight she placed an order...I picked it up for her & the cashiers were so concerned with a customer requesting a large amount of parmesan cheese that i was ignored for a while & then they failed to give me her drink. We didn’t realize it until we were almost home. Hope that man got his 6 ounces of cheese“

“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.“

“Outstanding food and desserts“

“friendly service great food“

“I love everything about this place! Eat in. Eat outside. Carry out. Staff is super nice every time! The cute girls that work the registers are always so sweet and ready to help! The food is always GREAT!!!
My only minor irritation is when the groups of bodysuit, bullet helmet bicycle people stop in and jam things up. :D
Parking is usually fine for the limited spaces.“

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

“Great club with great service“

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

“It’s the best Italian food I’ve ever had !!“

“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!“

“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.“

“was recommended by my father in law while we were in town this weekend. and it did not disappoint. great food, great service and a cool atmosphere. looking forward to our next trip here.“

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

“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.“

“Service and food were very good. We are visiting the area and intend to head back for seconds or thirds before we leave.“

“The Coconut shrimp was a bit burned I think but I am not expert and the cream of crab soup was great, tasty and had crab meat in it. Some places I think they just reheat somthing from a can. This was like home made.
The place was packed and they had a band that was loud in the bar area so we sat at the end of the dining room so we could talk lol“

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

“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.“

“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!“

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

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

“Best BBQ you can find!“

“Dined last Sunday and had a great time. Good food and drinks were both top notch and our server Victor took great care of us!“

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

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

“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!“

“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 ✔️“

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

“Fantastic staff and the owners are the best!“