The Annapolis dining scene is diverse and creative. You’ll find national chains as well as locally-owned eateries full of delicious dishes from comfort food to international and award-wining cuisine. You’ll have your pick of ‘come as you are’ atmospheres, to classic and refined to hip places. Here’s a list from All My Sons of Maryland of great dining options to help you get familiar.
Aqua Terra: Since 1999, this happening joint is situated at 164 Main Street in historic Annapolis. Lunch or dinner, you can expect inspiring and savory dishes as well as a wonderful presentation. The menu boasts indulgences like steamed mussels, seared Cajun tuna, Korean barbecue beef, crispy Thai whole fish and so much more. Aqua Terra also serves up creative sushi rolls with the freshest tuna, salmon, seabass, shrimp along with dreamy sauces including ponzu, chili mango, honey soy, wasabi, and sweet aioli. This place will truly please every palate.
Cantler’s Riverside Inn: This iconic place, actually voted ‘Best Crab House in Annapolis’, is located at 458 Forest Beach Road, just minutes away from the Annapolis City Dock. The atmosphere is casual and laid back thanks to plenty of watermen and boaters and the food is divine. The menu includes soft crab sandwich, charred tuna on ciabatta, mussels, snow crabs, fried jumbo shrimp, seafood crepes and ravioli, fired scallops and more delicious goodness. For meat lovers, there’s plenty too including filet mignon, sirloin steak, fiend chicken and barbecue ribs.
Harry Browne’s Restaurant: This ‘see and be seen’, elegant restaurant is located at 66 State Circle across from the Maryland State House. This 1920’s-style supperclub serves up award-winning cuisines 7 days a week. It’s open for lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. The menu includes pan-seared rockfish, classic Maryland crab cakes, filet mignon, beef carpaccio, langoustine spring rolls, fried Virginia oysters, wild boar sausage and so much more. And if you like wine with your meal, the selection includes zinfandels, merlots, cabernet sauvignons, pinot noirs, Italian reds and more. There are rave reviews about this place: Southern Living called this place the best restaurant in town, Evening Capital called it an Annapolis institution and the Baltimore Sun called it warm and inviting.
Jalapenos: This Mexican and Spanish-inspired restaurant is situated at 85 Forest Drive. It’s famous for its Tapas bar and also serves Yucatecan dishes like had-stuffed jalapeno and chiles rellenos. The menu also includes carabineros (sautéed shrimp), pollo borracho (chicken breast and jalapenos), cordero asado (rack of lamb), corn tortillas, refried black beans, Spanish rice and more. A large selection of Spanish wines is available along with imported beers and margaritas.
Annapolis really has some delicious food. If you’re thinking of moving into the area, trust All My Sons Moving and Storage of Maryland for all your moving needs. Our All My Sons of Maryland movers are professionals and experts at their jobs. They’re efficient, friendly and care about customer satisfaction. Give us a call for your next residential or office move.