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“

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

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

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

“The lodge is an absolute must, kind of dining experience. First, every single staff member greeted you with kindness and professionalism. Next, they all were dressed professionally which matched the aesthetic of the establishment. In addition, every single thing my guy and I ate and drank was delicious from the, wonderful Saratoga water, both sparkling, and still, the summer dragon cocktail, the two old fashions I had, along with the complementary cheddar biscuits and butter, shrimp and grits, snake bite pasta, and right down to the apple cinnamon bread pudding. In conclusion, Mikela was an absolutely lovely waitress for us and she was very knowledgeable of the menu. We do intend on returning when we hit the lottery!“

“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.“

“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!!“

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

“I went in today for a yummy sandwich, I called for pick up and they were very kind. It’s an older Korean American couple that run the shop and the wife is a great cook. They serve no frills American food, made with care and good service. Pls be patient and understanding to our elders they are hard working 🙏“

“One of the best places on earth!! Phenomenal crab cakes 🦀!! Out this world .
Great service 👏 🤙🏽 ...... definitely will be back during hunting season again .
-👨🏽‍🍳Chef Dean Nakoa- Mahalo for great service and great food 👌🏽.“

“Best restaurant 5stars and clean“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“Great staff, great food, great hospitality“

“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.“

“Outstanding food and desserts“

“friendly service great food“

“Very impressed for a quick easy meal. These meals once heated definitely do not taste like frozen it literally tasted homemade. I think these are my go to frozen meals and nothing else.“

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

“Great club with great service“

“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 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!“

“So, I admit that I'm picky about my BLT's. Crispy bacon - a must - and portions matter - LOL. Toasted bread - that doesn't destroy the roof of your mouth (you know what I'm talking about). The shmear of mayo that's visible but not oozing. Ripe tomato slices. And, lettuce that's crispy (nobody likes that wilty stuff). So there you have it - check all those boxes and you have the perfect BLT. And that, my friends, is exactly what I was served at South County Cafe! Delish! 😋“

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

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

“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.“

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

“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!“

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

“IHOP is a classic comfort food chain breakfast joint, no, it’s not cuisine, but they do have some healthy choices also. Their best deals are the omelettes. The pancakes, especially the harvest grain are quite good. And most drinks including coffee ☕️ are refillable. Although nothing really beats a good homemade breakfast, but if you’re in the mood to get out of your head, Your house and not cook in the kitchen. IHOP has some great budget friendly breakfast/lunch options.“

“Best BBQ you can find!“

“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.“

“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!“

“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!“

“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!“

“This has always been one of my favorite bars. I’ve had Emily as a bartender for years and she’s so genuinely sweet and attentive; will literally drop anything to help you. The owner is incredible as well!! I can not say enough good things about the employees, the owner, and the bar itself. I love bringing new people here!“

“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 ✔️“

“Great food. Friendly staff“

“Held a baby shower there this past weekend and it couldn't of went any better. Matt made the whole process easy!!! Guest raved about the food and the servers did amazing. I highly recommend booking a larger party at West End. Thank you again for making our baby shower so special.“