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Summer Dining Guide 2006
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For Marylanders, what could be finer summer dining on the waterfront, on a lovely patio, or in a garden while enjoying good drink and cheer? For our annual Summer Dining Guide we present to you the most comprehensive list of restaurants to date that offer waterfront, outdoor, and/or dock your boat and walk-to dining, from Anne Arundel County to the reaches of Easton and St. Michaels on the Eastern Shore. Whether you seek “backyard” bistros or a gourmet inn, you’ll find the restaurant that suits your taste. For a more comprehensive look at all restaurant in this guide, including information about special occasion celebrations, visit our website at www.whatsupmag.com.
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Downtown Annapolis
Waterview
Armadillo’s
132 Dock Street, Annapolis
(410) 280-0028
Lunch, Dinner
In proximity to boat hub Ego Alley, a signature meal at Armadillo’s means sampling the Cajun Steak Bites, or other favorites like the Southwest Salad or the quesadillas. Live music is on the second floor five nights a week for a cover of $3, and Mon.-Fri. from 4-7 p.m., wings and nachos are the same price. Open daily 11:30 a.m.-2 a.m.
Price range: $5-10
Buddy’s Crabs & Ribs
100 Main Street, Annapolis
(410) 626-1100
Lunch, Dinner, Sun. Brunch
Buddy’s has great City Dock and Main St. views and recently won Best of Annapolis 2006 for Best Restaurant to Take the Kids. Buddy’s serves much more than crabs and ribs: all types of seafood, steaks, chicken, pasta, a children’s menu (bonus: kids 10 years and younger eat free with each adult entrée purchased), and a daily all-you-can-eat buffet. Open Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri. & Sat. until 11 p.m., and Sun. 8:30 a.m.-10 p.m.
Price range: $10-25
Dock Street Bar and Grill
136 Dock Street, Annapolis
(410) 268-7278
Lunch, Dinner
Traditional pub-style food includes burgers and crab cake sandwiches available when you’re watching the game on any one of the six high-definition plasma televisions. Two happy hours from 3-7 p.m. and 11 p.m. to close as well as an attentive and experienced staff keep patrons coming back for more. Open Wed.-Mon. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 a.m. and Tues. 5 p.m.-1:30 a.m.
Price range: $9-28
Mangia’s Italian Grille & Sports Café
81 Main Street, Annapolis
(410) 268-1350
Lunch, Dinner
Signature pizza or Italian fare, take your pick. The restaurant provides a perfect view of the dock and the length of Main Street from their four tables out front. Stand up at the bistro table on the ground floor or choose to dine inside on the second floor. With handicap access, public parking within a block, happy hour specials during the week from 3-6 p.m., a kids’ menu, wine list, and vegetarian selections. Open Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m.-12 a.m., and Sun. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. The bistro is open Sun.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-2 a.m. and Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
Price range: $6-27
Middleton Tavern
2 Market Space, Annapolis
(410) 263-3323
Lunch, Dinner, Sun. Brunch
Middleton has always delighted with casual, upscale dining and a great view of the dock. For those who want to party, there is live music every night, and an upstairs piano bar for those in a quiet mood. The oyster shooters are a popular choice among the wide mix of tourists and locals who frequent the restaurant, and the happy hour is a hit with reduced price drinks from 4 to 7 p.m. during the week.
Open Mon.-Fri. 11.30 p.m.-1 a.m. and Sat. & Sun. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m.
Price range: $10-20
Moe’s Southwest Grill
122 Dock Street, Annapolis
(410) 980-9292
Lunch, Dinner
The new restaurant that replaced Dock Street’s Einstein Bros, serves generous burritos for a humble $6. Burritos and tacos are their most popular selections while the Homewrecker-a mix of rice, beans, choice of meat, shredded cheese, salsa, guacamole, sour cream, and lettuce-is their signature menu item. Moe’s offers a choice for vegetarians and kids, is handicap friendly, and provides window side bar seats with a waterfront view. Open daily 11 a.m.; closing hours not yet decided.
Price range: $5-9
Ninja Café
118 Dock Street, Annapolis
(410) 269-0490
Lunch, Dinner
A simplistic café with a perfect view of the water, Ninja Café provides customers with an array of sushi and oyster selections at casual dining tables that sit across from Ego Alley, which also serves popular miso soup and strawberry sushi-one of many vegetarian selections. The café is handicap friendly and parking can be accessed in the immediate 2-hour meter area. Open December 1-March 31, 11-7 p.m. and April 1-November 1 11-8 p.m.
Price range: $1-20.
Phillips Annapolis Harbor
12 Dock Street, Annapolis
(410) 990-9888
Lunch, Dinner
On the open terrace overlooking the dock at the mouth of Ego Alley, enjoy crab cakes, their number-one seller, crab-stuffed mushroom caps, and the full gamut of delicious ocean-going crustaceans that Phillips prepares so well. Live entertainment varies with the season, but the restaurant remains kid- and handicap-friendly year ‘round. Open Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. and Fri.-Sun. until 11 p.m.
Price range: $16-24
Pusser’s Caribbean Grill
80 Compromise Street, Annapolis
(410) 626-0004
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Sun. Brunch
The only “true” waterfront restaurant in Annapolis, Pusser’s is a British pub-style restaurant that serves up fine food and drink in a Caribbean atmosphere. With a full bar, weekday happy hours, and all sorts of fresh seafood dishes (including a kid’s menu!), there is something for everybody, boasting the best crab cakes in Annapolis. Open Sun.-Thurs. 7 a.m.-12 a.m. and Fri. & Sat. until 2 a.m.
Price range: $18-25
Yin Yankee Café
105 Main Street, Annapolis
(410) 268-8703
Lunch, Dinner
Fun and funky Yin Yankee captures the taste buds with a “chef-driven menu.” Enjoy their signature meal, the jade seared tuna, or the chili pod fried calamari at the tables out front, or come inside for a great atmosphere. Also voted Best Vegetarian Selections. Handicap accessible. Open Mon.-Thurs. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. & 5-9:30 p.m., Fri. 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. & 5-10.30 p.m., Sat. 11:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m., and Sun. 12-9 p.m.
Price range: $12-34
Downtown Annapolis
Outdoor Dining
Griffin’s City Dock
22 Market Space, Annapolis
(410) 268-2576
Lunch, Dinner, Sun. Brunch
Griffin’s down by the dock has a turn-of-the-century ambience and an ever-changing selection of food. The chef takes note of the season and creates recipes that feature steak, pasta, and seafood. Daily drink and food specials at happy hour mean you’ll always have a chance to try the new flavor of the month. Live entertainment can be found on Wed., Fri., and Sat. Open Sun.-Fri. 11 a.m.-2 a.m. and Sat. 10 a.m.-2 a.m.
Price range: $14-26
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Harry Browne’s
66 State Circle, Annapolis
(410) 263-4332
Lunch, Dinner, Sun. Brunch
Harry Browne’s provides elegant, continental and seafood dining. It now offers limited al fresco seating outside. Patrons looking for a fine meal can enjoy a large rack of lamb or jumbo crab cakes. Those who just want a drink can choose from their entire wine cellar for a good vintage or have a pint in the upstairs bar with 50¢ Oysters during happy hour. Valet parking is offered on Friday and Saturday evenings. During weekdays on-street parking and garage parking (a 5 minute walk) are available. Open for Mon.-Sat. 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. & 5:30-10 p.m., Fri. & Sat. until 11 p.m., and Sun. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Price range: $22-31
Maria’s Sicilian Ristorante
12 Market Space, Annapolis
(410) 268-2112
Lunch, Dinner
Family-operated since 1974, Maria’s started with a vision to create an intimate restaurant in true Sicilian style. Only family recipes direct from Sicily are used, like the Seafood a la Maria’s, a shrimp, mussels, clam, and lobster served with a marinara sauce over pasta. Top it off with the homemade tiramisu and espresso. Reservations are recommended, though valet parking on the weekends means you won’t be late. Open daily 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
Price range: $14-45
O’Brien’s Oyster Bar
113 Main Street, Annapolis
(410) 268-6288
Lunch, Dinner, Sun. Brunch
Whether dining inside or out, customers at O’Brien’s can enjoy a view of the water while taking in all the activity on Main Street and Market Space. Daily happy hour specials include popular menu items: oysters and seafood and a full wine list and bar. Voted Annapolis’s 2006 winner of the Best Place to Move Your Hips & Feet, they have a dancing area toward the back of the restaurant with entertainment every night of the week. Open daily 11:30 a.m.-12 a.m. and Sun. 10 a.m.-12 a.m.
Price range: $6.50-28.95
Downtown Annapolis
Dock and Walk
Acme Bar & Grill
163 Main Street, Annapolis
(410) 280-6486
Lunch, Dinner
Acme Bar & Grill is the only operating Acme in the world. A casual and friendly atmosphere, Acme’s signature menu item is their wings, which were voted Best of Annapolis for 2006. Catering to all ages, Acme offers vegetarian quesadillas and burritos and is handicap friendly. Local music entertainment is available seven nights a week and happy hour specials fall on daily 4-7 p.m. except Sat. Open every day 11:30 a.m.-2 a.m.
Price range: $5.95-16.95
aqua terra
164 Main Street, Annapolis
(410) 268-1985
Dinner
As the name suggests, the menu pulls equally from land and from sea. Try the mixed grill of veal sausage, semi boneless quail, and beef tenderloin medallions served over asparagus and tomato risotto or the sesame-seared, sushi-grade tuna atop lemongrass risotto with a caramel soy glaze. If you’re stuck for a choice, there’s always a daily special. Voted Best Place to Seal the Deal. Open Mon. 5:30-9 p.m., Tues.-Thurs. until 10 p.m., Fri. & Sat. until 11 p.m., and Sun. 5-9 p.m.
Price range: $19-26
Aromi D’Italia’s
8 Dock Street, Annapolis
(410) 263-1300
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Infamous for their gelato, which won Best of Annapolis for 2006, Aromi D’Italia’s is a great stop on the way down to the water for any time of day. Serving sandwiches, soup, pizza, salads, desserts, and more, a large dining area is provided inside as well as a few outdoor tables with a view of the water. They are alcohol-free, handicap accessible, vegetarian friendly, and are happy to dole out gelato samples for curious customers. Open daily 8 a.m.-10 p.m. and Fri. until 12 a.m..
Price range: start at $7
Café Normandie
185 Main Street, Annapolis
(410) 263-3382
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Café Normandie’s décor is warm, inviting, and comfortably reminiscent of a French bistro. The signature dish is Salmon with blueberries, while other favorites include baked brie, escargots, steak au poivre, and their indulgent dessert crepes. The early-bird prix fixe menu (offered 5-6:30 p.m., Mon.-Sun.) and tapas menu are two great ways to enjoy this establishment’s fare. Open Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and 5-10 p.m. and Sat. & Sun. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. and 5-10:30 p.m.
Price range: Lunch $8-16, Dinner $15-28, Prix fixe $25
Castlebay Irish Pub
193A Main Street
(410) 626-0165
Lunch, Dinner, Sun. Brunch
A traditional Irish pub with family friendly atmosphere, Castlebay specializes in traditional Irish cuisine, like fish and chips, shepherds pie, Irish Reuben and pork T’ir Na Nog. Handicap friendly and with a kid’s menu, Castlebay has a few outside tables and offers vegetarian selections as well as entertainment six nights a week. Stop by for their weekday happy hour 4-7 p.m., excluding holidays, and receive $1 off draft pints and reduced price appetizers. Full bar and wine list. Open Mon.-Sat. 11:00 a.m.-2:00 a.m. and Sun. 10:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.
Price range: $6.95- 20.95
Chick & Ruth’s Deli
165 Main Street, Annapolis
(410) 269-6737
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Just a few blocks from the city dock, almost any heart-stopping dish can be had for cheaper than a mixed drink at nearby bars. Can’t decide? Try the Reuben & Corned Beef Hash. They also serve beer and wine, with $1.25 beers during happy hour from 4 to 10 p.m. Open daily 6:30 a.m.-11:30 p.m.
Price range: $1-16
Galway Bay
63 Maryland Avenue, Annapolis
(410) 263-8333
Lunch, Dinner, Sun. Brunch
A traditional Irish restaurant serving authentic Irish far and premium, imported beverages, Galway Bay’s signature dishes are corned beef and cabbage and crab cake salad. Customer favorites include crab dip and crab ball appetizers, the Rueben sandwich, and bread pudding for dessert. There are vegetarian selections, kids menus, and the facility is handicap-friendly. Come by during happy hour and enjoy $3 drafts and special appetizers. Open daily 11 a.m.-12 a.m..
Price range: $6-19
Joss Café & Sushi Bar
195 Main Street, Annapolis
(410) 263-4688
Lunch, Dinner
Serving up authentic Japanese cuisine, Joss holds the crown for Annapolis’s Best Sushi for the third year in a row. Joss provides signature spring rolls and a variety of sushi and tempura. Joss offers a wine and sake list, has a selection of vegetarian items, and is handicap friendly. Open Mon.-Thurs. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and 5:30-10 p.m., Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and 5:30-11 p.m., Sat. 12 p.m.-11 p.m., and Sun. 4-10 p.m.
Price range: $6-31.
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La Piccola Roma
200 Main Street, Annapolis
(410) 268-7898
Lunch, Dinner
Voted Best Italian 2006, “Little Rome” brings fine Italian dining and an upscale atmosphere to Annapolis. All sorts come to dine on favorites such as the grilled Portobello mushroom appetizer and the catch of the day cooked in parchment paper. A wide range of tasty pasta dishes is a given, as is a proper wine list. Open for lunch Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Dinner Mon.-Thurs. 5:30-10 p.m., Fri. & Sat. until 11 p.m., and Sun. 5-9 p.m.
Price range: $16-29
McGarvey’s Saloon
8 Market Space, Annapolis
(410) 263-5700
Lunch, Dinner, Sun. Brunch
A classic saloon in the heart of downtown Annapolis, McGarvey’s is well known for fresh seafood, aged beef, and burgers. Of note are their oysters-they’ve won Best Raw Oyster Bar three years in a row-and their Aviator Lager. Visit Mon.-Fri. 4-8 p.m. and partake in Oyster Happy House where these fresh succulent local oysters can be purchased for $4 per dozen. (Not available on holidays and special event days.) They have an outside dining area and full bar with wine list. Open Mon.-Sat. 11:30-2 a.m. and Sun. 10 a.m.- 2 a.m.
Price range: $4.95-26.95
Nano Asian Dining
189 Main Street, Annapolis
(410) 267-6688
Lunch, Dinner
Nano is pan-Asian dining at its best and offers a full wine list and bar. Try their signature dish, the chili sea bass, or their Japanese “big roll” sushi. The menu also features great Chinese, Korean, and other authentic Asian specialties. Try to get a seat at their large glass windows in front and enjoy people watching with your meal. Open Mon.-Thurs. 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri. & Sat. until 11 p.m., and Sun. 12-10 p.m.
Price range: $10-25
O.B.’s Prime Steakhouse
111 Main Street, Annapolis
(410) 269-1210
Dinner
O.B.’s offers luxurious appointments, exquisite steaks, and an award-winning wine list. A wine lounge and cigar lounge await diners for the pre- and post-meal enjoyment, respectively. Handicapped patrons take note: the restaurant is located on the second floor, though the staff is willing to help you upstairs. They are known for their steaks, but vegetarian meals are available by request. Be sure to make a reservation. Open Thurs.-Sat. 5-10 p.m.
Price range: $22-38
Potato Valley Café
47 State Circle, Suite 100, Annapolis
(410) 267-0902
http://pages.annearundelcounty.com/dining/potato.htm
Lunch
Home of the oven roasted baked potato; Potato Valley caters to a busy professional clientele and provides delicious nutritious meals for folks on the go as well as a perfect spot for people watching on State Circle. A favorite is their potato topped with Cuban chicken, chile and lime sour cream. Sandwiches and salads are also on the menu and half of the offerings are vegetarian. One of the vegetarian potato favorites is the artichoke hearts and green chile topping. Potato Valley Café is handicap friendly and a favorite with children because everything is made to order. Open Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Sat. 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., closed Sundays.
Price range: $4-10
Riordan’s Saloon
26 Market Space, Annapolis
(410) 263-5449
Lunch, Dinner, Sun. Brunch
Riordan’s has long stood as a testament to the success of local watering holes in Annapolis. Its saloon atmosphere gives tourists and townsfolk alike a feeling of intimacy with the other patrons. Twenty-one draft beers, a full wine list, fresh seafood, and overstuffed sandwiches await diners and those just popping in; and six televisions means this is the perfect place to watch the game. Keep in mind: though the first floor is handicap-accessible, there are narrow steps leading to bathrooms on the second floor. Open Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-2 a.m.; Sun. 10 a.m.-2 a.m.
Price range: $5-21
The Corner Café
137 Prince George Street, Annapolis
(410) 280-1956
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Set in a private and charming setting, Donna’s Corner Café provides intimate outdoor garden dining and indoor dining just a block from the Naval Academy and Main Street. Signature dishes include crab all around with the crab gyro, crab wrap, and crab cakes. The café is alcohol free. It offers kids menus, vegetarian selections, and is handicap accessible. Open Mon.-Thurs. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. and Fri.-Sun. 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Price range: $5-10.
Treaty
of Paris
58 State Circle, Annapolis
(410) 216-6340
www.historicinnsofannapolis.com
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Treaty of Paris offers an elegant, American-Continental dining experience in an 18th century historic atmosphere where many historical figures once frequented. The restaurant is known for their roasted Rockfish and crab cakes, crab bisque and pan seared duck, and banana Foster pie. Vegetarians and vegans are accounted for upon request. Treaty of Paris provides a full wine list and bar, is handicap accessible, kid-friendly, and takes great pride in their wait staff. Open Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m.-10 p.m., 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., and 5:30-9 p.m. On weekends, 5:30-10 p.m.
Price range: $27-35
Uptown Annapolis
Outdoor Dining
Lemongrass
167 West Street, Annapolis
(410) 280-0086
Lunch, Dinner
Best of Annapolis 2006 winner for Best Thai. The fresh and inviting atmosphere is a palette of bright yellows and browns, enjoyed indoors or on the side patio outdoors. Serving authentic Thai cuisine offered at very affordable prices. Extremely popular during lunch hour, favorite dishes include pad Thai, crispy string beans, Tom Ka Gai soup, Ka Pow Jae, and mango sticky-rice (for dessert). Open Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sat. until 11 p.m., and Sun. 4-10 p.m.
Price range: $4.50-16
Metropolitan
169 West Street, Annapolis
(410) 268-7733
Dinner
The elegant restaurant voted Annapolis’s Best Place to Be Seen is set on a rooftop patio accented with a bar, area lounge seating, and tables overlooking West Street. Signature dishes include the black truffle lobster risotto entrée and the Delmonico steak. Parking is available in the garage behind the restaurant, which is also handicap friendly. Drink specials are offered daily courtesy of their full wine list and bar, and if cosmopolitans are your drink, they’re half price from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. on Thursdays. Music spins 3-8 p.m. on Sundays on the rooftop patio. Open Mon.-Sat. 5 p.m.-2 a.m. and Sun. 2-10 p.m.
Price range: $6-38.
Rams Head Tavern
33 West Street, Annapolis
(410) 268-4545
Lunch, Dinner, Sun. Brunch
A big menu, big beer selection, and big fun define this award winning restaurant, brewery, and live music venue-a Best of Annapolis 2006 winner for Best Live Music Venue and Best Bottle Selection. Locals and tourists flock to Rams Head for its ambiance, robust offerings, relaxed atmosphere, outdoor patio and dining. Crowd-pleasing dishes include El Jefe Nachos and Academy Calamari. Mainstay mains include chicken Santa Anna and their steaks and cake combo. The house brewed Fordham drafts are a hit (don’t pass on the seasonal selection), as are the live music performers. Open Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-2 a.m. and Sun. 10 a.m.-2 a.m.
Price range: $6-33
Sean Donlon’s Pub and Restaurant
37 West Street, Annapolis
(410) 263-1993
Lunch, Dinner
You may have been to Donlon’s to get down with the nearly nightly live music or to toss a couple of darts. But did you know that they also have an outdoor patio that seats forty guests? There you’ll find good Irish food as well as keen local favorites, including large fish and crab dishes that will leave you basking in post-consumption bliss. Nothing starts the night better than the daily happy hour, with dollar-off drinks from 4-7 p.m. Open daily 11 a.m.-2 a.m.
Price range: $13-23
Sly Fox Pub
7 Church Circle, Annapolis
(443) 482-9000
Lunch, Dinner
The Sly Fox pub is an outdoor dining Mecca in Annapolis. It was named Best 2006 Place to Unwind. Their large outdoor patio plays host to Annapolis’s younger crowd, offering them pub fare in a relaxed atmosphere with live bands every night except Mon. Mon.-Thurs. is happy hour with a dollar off all drinks and $5 selected appetizers. Open daily 11:30 a.m.-12 a.m.
Price range: $8-29
Uptown Annapolis
Dock and Walk
49 West Coffeehouse, Wine Bar & Gallery
49 West Street, Annapolis
(410) 626-9796
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
A cross between European coffeehouse, Jazz wine bar, and art gallery, 49 West offers excellent respite from city struggles. The venue offers highbrow fare at lowbrow prices (Coronation chicken salad is a winner). Popular items include their crab dip with Tuscan cheese, veggie blanket, quesadillas, and burritos. Full bar and wine list as well. 49 West offers live music on a nightly basis and monthly displays by local artists. The venue recently took Best of Annapolis 2006 awards for Best Jazz Venue and Best Coffeehouse Entertainment. Open Sun.-Thurs. 7:30 a.m.-12 a.m. and Fri. & Sat. until 2 a.m.
Price range: $8-18
Breeze
Loews Annapolis Hotel
126 West Street, Annapolis
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Sat. & Sun. Brunch
Offering fine dining inside the lovely appointed dining room or outside on the patio, Breeze prides itself in utilizing local seasonal ingredients. Special needs are always accommodated, whether the request is salt free or entirely vegan. A breakfast favorite is the Chesapeake omelet made with crabmeat and cream cheese. There is also a breakfast buffet. Lunchtime brings the made-to-order “interaction bar,” where you choose the ingredients. Full bar and wine list offered. For dinner the Tapas style small plates enable diners to sample several gourmet entrees in smaller portions. Handicap-friendly, valet parking is provided free to guests dining in the restaurant. The Weather Bar/Pronto Coffee Bar, also located in the hotel, offering casual dining and was voted 2006 Best Place to Catch Up With a Friend. Open Mon.-Fri. 6:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Sat. & Sun. 6:30-12 p.m.. Dinner daily 5-10.
Price range: $8-30
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El Toro Bravo
50 West Street, Annapolis
(410) 267-5949
Lunch, Dinner
El Toro Bravo is decorated with hanging plants and wall murals with themes of south of the border and serves signature Mexican fajitas, con queso, chips, and salsa. It also offers vegetarian selections, kids’ menus, handicap accessibility, and a full wine list and bar. Open Mon. 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Tues.-Thurs. 11-3 p.m. & 5-10 p.m., Fri. 11-3 p.m. & 5-11 p.m., Sat., 12 p.m.-11 p.m., and Sun., 12 p.m.-9 p.m.
Prices range: $5 and up
Kyma
69 West Street, Annapolis
(410) 268-0003
Lunch, Dinner
Kyma, the new kid on the block in the ever-changing Upper West Street, is where the Mediterranean and Chesapeake meet. Locally grown and caught produce and seafood are prepared in delicious Spanish, Greek, Italian, and other coastal country manners. Paella, tapas, and more grace the menu, with plenty of vegetarian selections, too. There’s also a lounge with 80 different wines and DJ entertainment Thurs.-Sat. after 9:30 p.m. Open for lunch Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sat. & Sun. 12-5 p.m. Dinner Sun.-Thurs. 5-11 p.m. and Fri. & Sat. until 12 a.m. Lounge until 2 a.m. nightly.
Price range: $8-50
Luna Blu
36 West Street, Annapolis
(410) 267-9950
Lunch, Dinner
Yellow and blue painted Luna creates Italian fare prepared with a personal touch like signature dishes lobster ravioli and veal Annapolis. They provide a full wine list and bar and are also handicap accessible. Open Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Mon.-Thurs. 5-9:30 p.m., and Fri. & Sat. 5-11 p.m.
Price range: $13-30
Reynolds Tavern
7 Church Circle, Annapolis
(410) 295-9555
Lunch, Dinner, Traditional English Tea
Offering casual upscale dining in a historic 18th century tavern, Reynolds Tavern was voted the Best Hidden Gem. For dinner their signature dish is the Chilean Sea bass. Customers love the Hazelnut salmon and the Gorgonzola filet. Vegetarian creations will be made to order. Several quiche selections are offered at lunchtime as well as gourmet toasted sandwich selections and salads. Join them for after12 p.m. tea with fresh-baked scones and finger sandwiches. Sit outside or inside. They have a full bar, wine list, and are handicap-friendly. Open daily 11 a.m.-5 p.m. for lunch & tea and Wed.-Sun. 5-9:30 p.m. for dinner.
Price range: $7.95-29
The Commodore John Barry
In O’Callaghan’s Hotel
174 West St, Annapolis
(410) 263-7700
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Named after the famed native Irishman and “father of the US Navy,” John Barry’s is no common hotel bar. Fine cuisine with Irish, European, and local influences, like their signature Irish Lamb Stew, is created by world-class chefs and can be enjoyed outside during the summer months. Happy hour is every Thurs. and Fri. 5:30-7:30 p.m. and includes discount drinks and appetizers. Open daily 6.30 a.m.-11 p.m.
Price range: $18-30
Tsunami
51 West Street, Annapolis
(410) 990-9868
Lunch, Dinner
Tsunami is known for its Pan-Asian cuisine, fresh sushi, hand-cut steaks, and, of course, its inspired Martini list (Best of Annapolis 2006 winner for Best Martini). Popular at all hours of the evening. Another favorite is the wok-seared pepper tenderloin. Shrimp and scallop pot stickers, miso glazed Chilean sea bass, and bananas lumpia make for an excellent starter, entree, and dessert, respectively. On a nice day or evening, sidewalk dining is available outdoors. Open Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2 a.m. and Sat. & Sun. 5:30 p.m.-2 a.m.
Price range: $3-29
Eastport
Waterview
Carrol’s Creek
410 Severn Avenue, Eastport
(410) 263-8102
Lunch, Dinner, Sun. Brunch
Carrol’s Creek was voted Annapolis’s Best of Cream of Crab Soup and Best Sunday. Brunch to Miss Church For. Boasting a waterfront setting, accessible by both boat and on foot, it features regional cuisine with an emphasis on seafood. They provide a full wine list and bar, half-price appetizers during happy hour, vegetarian selections, and outdoor dining. Open Mon.-Sat. for lunch 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. and for dinner 5-10 p.m. Sun. for brunch 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and dinner 3-10 p.m.
Price range: $20-30
The Chart House Restaurant
300 2nd Street, Eastport
(410) 268-7166
Dinner, Sun. Brunch
A wide mix comes to enjoy the fine dining and unparalleled views of downtown Annapolis and the Naval Academy across Spa Creek. A popular treat is the complex macadamia crusted mahi mahi, which comes with teriyaki and mango sauce and coconut ginger rice. Voted 2006 Best Salad Bar, Best Place to Impress Your In-Laws, and Best Place to Spoil Your Inner Chocoholic. Open Mon.-Thurs. 5-10 p.m., Fri. & Sat. until 11 p.m., and Sun. 11-2 p.m. & 4-10 p.m.
Price range: $15-40
Davis’ Pub
400 Chester Avenue, Eastport
410-268-7432
Lunch, Dinner
A casual neighborhood spot, Davis Pub boasts, “We have no strangers, only friends you haven’t met.” They were voted Best Comfort Food 2006 and their most popular entrée, not surprisingly, is their hamburgers. A favorite appetizer is steamed shrimp. Near the 4th street dinghy dock for boat docking, Davis’ is handicap-friendly, has kid’s menus, and a full bar, with a small selection of wine. Open Sun.-Sat. 11 a.m.-2 a.m.
Price range: $6-15.
O’Learys Seafood Restaurant
310 3rd Street, Eastport
(410) 263-0884
Dinner
Innovative seafood dishes, utilizing fresh and exotic ingredients is what O’Learys is known for among locals. A customer favorite is the crispy grouper with fresh gulf shrimp served with salsa, black beans, and rice. Summer favorites are the crab cakes and soft shell crabs. Once again O’Learys was voted Best Seafood 2006. But O’Learys is not just about fish. There is the six point Berkshire pork, roasted chicken with mashed potatoes, and filet mignon. They have a full bar and wine list, ample parking and are handicap friendly. Reservations are recommended. Open Sun.-Thurs. 5-10 p.m. and Fri. & Sat. until 11 p.m.
Price range: $25-32
The Back Porch at Ken’s Creative Kitchen
980 Awald Road, Annapolis
(410) 280-0380
Breakfast, Lunch
Located in the boat hub of the Annapolis Landing Marina, the seasonal Back Porch provides nine elegant tables overlooking a waterfront view of the mouth of the Severn River and the Bay Bridge. The charming restaurant creates signature crab cakes and popular menu items: cream of crab soup with jumbo lump crab meat for lunch, and crème Brulee French toast for breakfast. The menu accommodates vegetarians and they encourage patrons to bring their own wine. The Back Porch is handicap accessible and boat and dog friendly, too. Open Wed.-Sun., 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Price range: $6-14
Eastport
Outdoor Dining
Wild Orchid Café
909 Bay Ridge Avenue, Eastport
(410) 268-8009
Lunch, Dinner, Sun. Brunch
Winner of Best of Annapolis 2006 for Best Last Meal on Earth, the Wild Orchid Café combines fine dining and home-style environment that includes a lovely dining patio. Butternut squash with crab soup and scallops Napoleon are two of his signature recipes. Lunch is an ideal meal worth sampling if you’re in the mood for top-notch selections for slim prices. Ditto for Sun. brunch. With a full wine list and bar, dinner patrons will enjoy all aspects of the gourmet experience. Open Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri. & Sat. until 10 p.m., and Sun. 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Price range: Lunch $10, Brunch $12, Dinner $28-30
Eastport
Dock and Walk
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The Boatyard Bar and Grill
400 4th Street, Eastport
(410) 216-6206
Lunch, Dinner
Voted Best Restaurant Where Everybody Knows Your Name, Boatyard is a favorite amongst local boaters of the 30-40 crowds. Their popular Fish and Chips, half-price drinks during happy hour on Fri. and Sat., and live music on Thurs. also draw the people in. For a quick bite, their sandwiches hit the spot. More substantial dishes like their massive crab cakes are for bigger appetites. Families are not left out, as a kids’ menu is also available. Open Sun.-Thurs. 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri. & Sat. until 11 p.m., and the Bar is open until 12 a.m.
Price range: $6-26
Lewnes’ Steakhouse
401 4th Street, Annapolis
(410) 263-1617
Dinner
Locally known for their Best Steak to Cut Into for 2006 and their seafood, Lewnes’ Steakhouse hosts a mix of patrons and offers popular dishes like filet mignon, crab balls, and the perfect way to top off a meal: the brownie sundae. With a full bar and extensive wine list recognized as the Best of Annapolis, the restaurant has a public lot for parking, is mostly handicap friendly, and offers a limited selection of vegetarian dishes. Open daily 5-10 p.m., Fri. & Sat. until 10:30 p.m., and Sundays 4-10 p.m.
Price range: $30-65
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
301 Severn Avenue. Eastport
(410) 990-0033
Dinner
Expect nothing less than an extraordinary meal and first-class service from one of the most outstanding prime steak houses in the world: Ruth’s Chris Steak House. Voted Best Restaurant When Somebody Else is Paying 2006, Ruth’s Chris is known for their steak, but also popular are their barbecue shrimp and crème brulee. Wine list, full bar, valet parking, outdoor dining, and happy hour specials attract a diverse clientele. Handicap-friendly. Open Mon.-Thurs. 5-10 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 5-11 p.m., and Sun. 4-9 p.m. Their lounge opens daily at 4 p.m.
Price range: $31-50
The Rockfish
400 Sixth Street, Annapolis
(410) 267-1800
Lunch, Dinner, Sun. Brunch
This casually elegant restaurant boasts seafood selections, steaks, ribs and much more prepared by Best of Annapolis 2006 winning chef Charlie Bauer. A thoughtful selection of wine, beer and cocktails complement the well-rounded menu. Rockfish is well attended during happy hour-the draw being 1/2-price appetizer specials and drink specials. Signature dishes include rockfish, crab cakes, and steaks, while freshly shucked oysters are a popular starter. Wed.-Sat. enjoy live music. Open for lunch, diner, and Sun. Brunch. Open Mon.-Wed. 11:30 a.m.-12 a.m., Thurs.-Sat. 11:30 a.m.-2 a.m., and Sun. 10 a.m.-12 a.m. Price range: $12-32
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