The historic city of Annapolis has a wide range of sites and activities to keep you busy and enthralled. While you explore, you will need a bite at some point. Or you could set out on an exploration of Annapolis’ delicacies. We have compiled a list of some of the best restaurants to check out in this beautiful city.
1. Osteria 177
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Osteria 177 was set up in November 2006 and is owned by Arturo Ottaviano. Located near the Naval Academy and Maryland State House, this restaurant is beautifully decorated with modern art on display. The menu consists of delicious Italian and American cuisine. You could try the Gypsy Chicken Panini. Osteria also serves a variety of Italian wines along with your meals.
2. O’Learys Seafood
Are you up for some seafood? O’Learys is the place to be. You will get a variety of tasty, fresh seafood that’s not limited to crabs. You could consider having Pork Frites or Jamaican Salmon.
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If you fancy a drink to complement your meal, there’s a wide range of cocktails and wines. On top of that, O’Learys has mouth-watering appetizers and desserts. Set up in 1983 by Wil Peterson, you will find this restaurant near Hornpoint in the Eastport neighborhood.
3. Lemongrass
Lemongrass serves flavorful, fresh Thai cuisine. If you want to try something with a flavor that pops out, consider the Spice-Ghetti Mahi Mahi or the Duck Curry. The restaurant was set up in 2005 and is situated between Old Woman’s Cove and the Naval Academy.
4. Galway Bay
Galway Bay Irish Pub has been around since 1998 and is the perfect place to eat and drink. It is a pub that also has a dining area. Located in State Circle near the Naval Academy, you will be able to sample some Irish cuisine alongside American food. If you need gluten-free food, you will be glad to know that Galway Bay serves a variety of that. Try their Murphy’s roast, Shepherd’s Pie, or Corned beef and cabbage.
5. Carrol’s Creek Café
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Carrol’s Creek Café in the Eastport neighborhood, overlooking Spa Creek. Here, you can eat loads of mouth-watering steak and seafood. Consider sampling their black truffle pot pie. The café was set up in 1983 by Jeffrey Jacobs.
6. Chick and Ruth’s Delly
Chick and Ruth Levitt started this historic deli in 1965 near the Maryland State House. Some of the things you can sample at this deli are baked goods, milkshakes, and sandwiches. Breakfast here is served all day, and their crab cakes are hailed to be the best in Maryland. Besides crab cakes, you can also try their corned beef sandwich.
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7. Reynold’s Tavern
If you’d like an experience of English tea in Annapolis, this is the place to go. High tea, champagne tea, and afternoon tea, all served with delicious treats. Besides the tea, you will also get good food and drinks. For History enthusiasts, Reynold’s is the oldest tavern in Annapolis, and the building preserves historic Georgian Architecture. It was set up across St.Anne’s church.
8. Jalapeno’s
In Annapolis town center, Jalapeno’s mash-up of Mexican and Spanish cuisine has been appreciated in the city since 1999. Flavor comes to life here, and you can enjoy your meals with your choice from a variety of Mexican and Spanish drinks.
9. Iron Rooster
Iron Rooster has been around since 2014 and is famous for serving all-day breakfast. Please drop in and try their renowned waffle burgers. You can also sample the bacon and egg ramen or smoked brisket benedict.
10. Vin 909
For some Italian and New American cuisine, drop by Vin 909 in Eastport Neighborhood. The menu changes with the seasons, so you can always be sure of fresh food. Check out their Italian Boar Sandwich or Butternut Squash Curry.
The restaurant is famed for its wine collection and brick oven pizza, so you should also try that out.
11. Boatyard Bar and Grill
Dick Franyo’s Boatyard Bar and grill started in 2001 in the Eastport neighborhood. It has a unique design that makes it look like the inside of a boat. Come by for some seafood and make a point to try their famous Maryland crab soup. On top of the delicious seafood, you can also look forward to living music.
12. Preserve
Relatively new, Preserve was put up in 2015 by Jeremy and Michelle Hoffman. Their menu serves New American cuisine. Some foods to try out include the rockfish Crudo and the monkfish gyro.
13. Café Normandie
Café Normandie has been around since 1986, and the Annapolis people know it for delicious, well-priced meals in large portions. Come here for a variety of seafood and French cuisine. The ingredients for these great meals are acquired locally, thus helping boost Annapolis’ economy.
14. Joss Café and Sushi Bar
As the name suggests, you will find it here if you’re looking for sushi. The service is fast and excellent, and once you taste the sushi, you will undoubtedly come back for more.
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Sushi aside, you will find a wide range of Japanese meals, such as dumplings. Joss Café started in 1991, and you will find it right across from the Maryland State House.
15. Miss Shirley’s
Somewhere between older woman’s Cove and College Creek, you will find this restaurant that serves classic American cuisine and tasty cocktails. You can sample their Bubba’s Slider Trio and fried green tomatoes.
Wrapping Up
Annapolis has so many excellent restaurants. No matter what you like eating, you can be sure to find a place that satisfies your food needs in every way. Whether you love American cuisine or international foods like Japanese, Irish, Mexican, French, or Thai, you are in the right place. This would also be the perfect place to go on a food tour and challenge your palette if you feel adventurous.
