Annapolis Maryland is a rich city, brimming with history, music, and an almost limitless supply of things to do. Dining in Annapolis is especially delectable; restaurant choices range from upscale establishments to small but tasty pubs and family-run diners. Built on the Chesapeake Bay, the city of Annapolis MD has a wonderful selection of seafood restaurants that serve fresh and delicious dishes. For those who do not have a taste for seafood, French, Italian, Japanese, and traditional American fare are only a few of the options available. The majority of Annapolis restaurants are clustered around the Main Street area, spilling into Church Circle and Dock Street, which is built along the Annapolis waterfront.

Main Street in downtown Annapolis boasts a wide variety of high quality dining establishments. There are several family style restaurants including Buddy’s Crabs and Ribs and Chick and Ruth’s Delly. Sushi bars can also be found in abundance. Joss’ is the oldest and most beloved, a must for those in Annapolis who love sushi — or teriyaki — or seafood salad — any any of the other traditional Japanese fare. Nano Sushi Bar also serves lunch and dinner and is one of the longest Sushi bars in the city. Those looking for more of a gourmet dining experience will not be disappointed with the selection of upscale establishments among downtown Annapolis restaurants. Café Normandie provides a spread of fine French food including several seafood dishes such as salmon and cream of crab soup. Maria’s Sicilian Restaurant & Bar on Market Space offers Italian food served with wonderful service and an authentic Italian atmosphere. Other shops such as Kilwin’s Chocolate or Nostalgia Cupcake Bakery sell specialty products that are a special treat for visitors to Annapolis.

Waterfront restaurants serve some of the freshest seafood offered in Annapolis. Pusser’s in the Downtown Annapolis Marriott Waterfront Hotel is a great place to have dinner, watch the goings on in Ego Alley, and listen to live music. You can’t beat the Carribbean themed food or music on a sultry summer day. Delicious Maryland blue crabs are a specialty of Cantler’s, a waterfront restaurant just outside of Annapolis which is open for lunch and dinner. In addition to their unbeatable seafood, Cantler’s provides an atmosphere full of Chesapeake Bay history and artifacts. Pick all you can eat crabs with brown paper on your table and your beer and wine served in cans and plastic cups. Crabcakes are fabulous too if you don’t like the mess of picking your own. You can even watch blue crabs peel in the peeler trays along the water behind the restaurant. Hell Point Seafood, a fine dining restaurant located on Dock Street, serves dishes such as crabcakes and clam chowder in high style. Other Annapolis seafood restaurants can be found by simply walking along the waterfront. Bars and casual dining establishments line Dock Street, offering a variety of local and international dishes and drinks for famished visitors. Especially of note is Dock Street Bar and Grill, which serves up a vibrant slice of Annapolis night life along with a hearty menu that includes several kinds of cheesecake.

Inner West Street is filled with favorite Annapolis restaurants. Don’t miss Ram’s Head Tavern for traditional bar fare and great live music and concerts. The Breeze inside the Loews Annapolis Hotel is fabulous. The Westin Hotel is host to several favorite restaurants and there are several others located on your walk out West Street to the Westin. Stop in at Crush for a glass of wine. It has a great atmosphere and serves truffle honey with French bread to snack on while you enjoy one of the diverse selections of wine.

You can’t beat the dining options offered by the restaurants in Annapolis. What are you waiting for, take a day trip or spend the night. The hotel options are great too!