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.“

“I had a large catering order for a construction meeting in DC. They asked for something new. Since I love Julep's, I brought some for my customers. Emily was great from start to finish and helped me make a good menu. I asked for the order to be ready by 1030am and they made it happen. Everyone loved the food. You don't win friends with salad. Highly recommend!“

“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.“

“I can’t say enough good things about this place! Don Chico’s just opened a few months ago, and it’s one of the best dining experiences I’ve had in Annapolis. I had the flank steak with rice and beans — it was incredible, slow cooked and perfectly seasoned. The hospitality is next level — warm, welcoming, and genuinely attentive. You can feel the pride they take in every detail. No doubt this will become a local favorite! Highly recommend!“

“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!!“

“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!“

“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.“

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

“This place had zero misses. The lady who greeted us was kind and moved swiftly when we asked if we could sit outside with a fire pit. they got the table set up and brought us extra blankets to make sure we were super comfortable (it was about 50 degrees outside). Between the heated lamp above head and fire pit at the table, we were surprised at how warm we actually felt. Rory was our server and he was so nice, knew the menu and specials, and helped us narrow down what to order. he regularly checked on us in between brining out food. Speaking of food.., the STAR OF THE SHOW. crab dip was 10/10. brussel sprouts were 10/10. fried lobster tails were 10/10. salmon salad was 10/10. bread pudding was 10/10. i kept waiting for an average item to be brought out and it never happened !!! i just went last night and already have it on my calendar to go with family in 2 weeks!“

“Great staff, great food, great hospitality“

“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.“

“Best restaurant 5stars and clean“

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

“Outstanding food and desserts“

“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.“

“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.“

“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“

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

“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.“

“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!“

“We were driving through Deale, Md, on a quiet Friday morning, and saw this bright and attractive looking little café called South County Cafe. A number of local folks were in line to order for take out, and we engaged one of the very friendly locals who told us we can dine in in which you order at the register and they will bring your order to your table. Josie, at the register, was super customer focused. Jackson, our server, was exceptional. Our food was hot, delicious, and at an affordable price. Really lovely establishment, inside and out.“

“friendly service great food“

“It's good food. I like it.“

“We love Happy Harbor Food is great staff is friendly“

“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.“

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

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

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

“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.“

“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.“

“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!😊“

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

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

“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!“

“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!“

“Finally made it by to try some delicious bbq! The ribs, wings, pork bbq and Mac & cheese were very tasty and cooked to perfection! Staff was very friendly and the restaurant has a cute set up! We will be back! Diane Former owner of a BBQ carry out“

“We just got a snack and a drink, which were good, but the place seemed filled with a lot of regulars that were having a great time. The grassy area was perfect for my crawling baby too while we hung out so will def be back to spend some more time looking at the menu.“

“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.“

“Spacious location with a view for all. There is a playground with nearby covered seating so kids can play/family can keep an eye on them and there is tons of additional seating throughout on multiple levels with a river view. Both service and food were great (burgers, coconut shrimp, crab dip).“

“Great food and great service! We sat outside with our pups and the staff brought them out a much appreciated bowl of water. Cannot recommend enough!“

“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!“

“Fantastic staff and the owners are the best!“

“Bartenders are trained to perfection! No attitude, very cool natures, and they actually introduce themselves!! I am a new regular, after my second visit the staff knew who I was. This is so nice , and the food is delicious. I cant believe they have specials EVERY DAY ! Im trying to spread the word.“

“We love the steaks, pancakes and milkshakes and everything else. Comfort foods“