12 Best Bar & Grill near Shady Side

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

“Everything was fantastic! The food was tasty and delicious, with very generous portions. Every side dish was excellent, and the chocolate mousse was a real highlight.
Cream of crab soup is a must try.
The restaurant was clean, and the staff were friendly and welcoming.“

“Great place! Did not know that you were there.Excellent food!“

“ambiance. ✔️ drinks ✔️ food ✔️“

“Fantastic staff and the owners are the best!“

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“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!“

“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.“

“Five stars, no hesitation. We went on Saturday and every dish was outstanding. We ordered the Tikka Masala, the Biryani, and the Chickpea Curry, and each one was so good it stopped conversation. I actually woke up the next morning craving that Biryani. I’m now creating extra “projects” for my husband just so we have an excuse to swing by Sneades and then hop across the street for another round at Thursday. Please don’t stop making this food. It’s genuinely one of the best meals I’ve had in Calvert.“

“Always love my experience here 😊“

“This restaurant resides in what once was Pete's pool hall. I spent many hours of my misspent youth there. Acme is more of a local haunt, in a city full of tourists, legislative staff, and academy related visitors. The attire is marina casual. The beer is cold, the menu is basic, but every entree is excellent. The wings are the star and the best you will find anywhere. Lauren was working the bar where my son and I sat. She was friendly and very professional. She instinctively remembered my name, my drink, and respected my association with the environment. Acme is my most favorite restaurant in Annapolis, as it hasn't lost its local heart and doesn't try to be anymore than what it is. Pete would have approved of this transition.“

“Just left ra and now server am bar a #300.waitress did a job. Food was good n she did a fantastic job. Hats off to her“