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Best of Annapolis
Ceremony Coffee Roasters is one of Best of Annapolis.

1. Ceremony Coffee Roasters

8.2
90 Russell St, Annapolis, MD
Coffee Shop · 16 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The descriptions of coffees from Ceremony are more nuanced than any wine tasting notes using terms like “soft pear acidity” and “nougat aromatics” to convey the subtleties in each varietal. Read more.

49 West Coffeehouse Winebar & Gallery is one of Best of Annapolis.

2. 49 West Coffeehouse Winebar & Gallery

8.3
49 West St, Annapolis, MD
Coffee Shop · 32 tips and reviews

Michael H.Michael Heer: A gem of Annapolis. I love to catch live shows here, especially Ben's Bones on Monday nights. They Rock!

City Dock Cafe is one of Best of Annapolis.

3. City Dock Cafe

7.5
18 Market Space, Annapolis, MD
Café · 26 tips and reviews

Sarah J.Sarah Jorgensen: Great coffee! Try the Jamaican iced tea in the summer!

Miss Shirley's Cafe is one of Best of Annapolis.

4. Miss Shirley's Cafe

8.5
1 Park Pl, Annapolis, MD
Breakfast Spot · 61 tips and reviews

Melissa C.Melissa Case: Sweet mother of GOD. Eggs Benedict served atop fried green tomatoes with crabcakes, poached eggs & hollandaise. DUDE! So mind-bendingly good.

Bakers & co. is one of Best of Annapolis.

5. Bakers & co.

9.1
618 Chesapeake Ave. (Burnside St.), Annapolis, MD
Bakery · 10 tips and reviews

Rachel L.Rachel L: Awesome morning bun and latte. They have latte art. Great spot for a quick breakfast.

Naval Bagels is one of Best of Annapolis.

6. Naval Bagels

8.7
609 Taylor Ave, Annapolis, MD
Bagel Shop · 25 tips and reviews

Roxy &.Roxy >_<) ©_©) ♥: The signature Naval Bagel is heavenly, also the Annapolitan. Omnomnom.

Kilwin's is one of Best of Annapolis.

7. Kilwin's

8.7
128 Main St, Annapolis, MD
Dessert Shop · 32 tips and reviews

L. Dijon A.L. Dijon Anderson: The smell alone draws you in. Always a big crowd.

Annapolis Ice Cream Company is one of Best of Annapolis.

8. Annapolis Ice Cream Company

9.1
196 Main St, Annapolis, MD
Ice Cream Parlor · 51 tips and reviews

Kim F.Kim Frum: Some of the best ice cream in town! Generous scoops for the price.

Federal House is one of Best of Annapolis.

9. Federal House

8.1
22 Market Space, Annapolis, MD
Pub · 57 tips and reviews

Brianna T.Brianna Tijerina: Fried Spicy Greenbeans are AMAZING!

Vida is one of Best of Annapolis.

10. Vida

8.6
200 Main St, Annapolis, MD
Taco Restaurant · 9 tips and reviews

Rachel L.Rachel L: Really good queso and the tacos are creative. Delicious sangria as well

LeveL: a small plates lounge is one of Best of Annapolis.

11. LeveL: a small plates lounge

8.1
69 West St (at Calvert St.), Annapolis, MD
New American Restaurant · 47 tips and reviews

Naptown .Naptown 💪 Larry: The food is really good, but the cocktails are INCREDIBLE. Try the Smoked Margarita !!!

Chick & Ruth's Delly is one of Best of Annapolis.

12. Chick & Ruth's Delly

8.7
165 Main St, Annapolis, MD
Deli · 131 tips and reviews

Naptown .Naptown 💪 Larry: Chick & Ruth's isn't a stop on your pub crawl. But it is the place you should remember if you need some late night greasy spoon diner food after your done with your pub crawl.

Boatyard Bar & Grill is one of Best of Annapolis.

13. Boatyard Bar & Grill

9.1
400 Fourth St, Annapolis, MD
Seafood Restaurant · 88 tips and reviews

Naptown .Naptown 💪 Larry: The only place the racing sailors hang out. Good food, good prices, cold beer. What more do you need ?

Severn Inn is one of Best of Annapolis.

14. Severn Inn

8.6
1993 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd, Annapolis, MD
Seafood Restaurant · 21 tips and reviews

Naptown .Naptown 💪 Larry: The food is Excellent & it has the Absolute BEST waterfront view in Annapolis. Go after dark when it's not too windy to see the Naval Academy and Severn Bridge lights reflecting off the water.

Vin909 is one of Best of Annapolis.

15. Vin909

8.8
909 Bay Ridge Ave, Annapolis, MD
Wine Bar · 42 tips and reviews

KTLRKTLR: Start with the warm mozzarella appetizer. Simple ingredients mix come together to make an amazing dish.

Jimmy Cantler's Riverside Inn is one of Best of Annapolis.

16. Jimmy Cantler's Riverside Inn

8.8
458 Forest Beach Rd (Browns Woods Rd), Annapolis, MD
Seafood Restaurant · 107 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: Cantler's waterfront restaurant and crab house has been serving the area's freshest seafood for 3 decades. If seafood is your thing, than this is the place for you.

Carrol's Creek Cafe is one of Best of Annapolis.

17. Carrol's Creek Cafe

8.7
410 Severn Ave, Annapolis, MD
Seafood Restaurant · 52 tips and reviews

Stephen F.Stephen Fraser: The rockfish entree is among the best rockfish entrees I've had. The harbor view is top notch. If there is a negative, it is the wine list, which could use an update.

Yellowfin Steak & Fish House is one of Best of Annapolis.

18. Yellowfin Steak & Fish House

8.5
2840 Solomons Island Rd, Edgewater, MD
Seafood Restaurant · 50 tips and reviews

AaronAaron: The Sunday Brunch is a must!

The Point Grill is one of Best of Annapolis.

19. The Point Grill

9.1
700 Mill Creek Rd, Arnold, MD
Lounge · 28 tips and reviews

Paul W.Paul Williamson: The crab dip with pretzels is among the best in the area. The fried pickles are pretty darn good too! Also, they do accept reservations, so call ahead because it gets packed during dinner time!

O'Learys Seafood Restaurant is one of Best of Annapolis.

20. O'Learys Seafood Restaurant

8.5
310 Third St, Annapolis, MD
Seafood Restaurant · 12 tips and reviews

Sunny S.Sunny Sims: Best Crabcakes in Maryland, and therefore the world.

Osteria 177 is one of Best of Annapolis.

21. Osteria 177

7.9
177 Main St, Annapolis, MD
Italian Restaurant · 11 tips and reviews

Naptown .Naptown 💪 Larry: Try the "Petto D'Anatra Al Porto Con Mirtilli" (Sliced duck breast with blueberries, mint, and port wine reduction) - Awesome !

McGarvey's Saloon & Oyster Bar is one of Best of Annapolis.

22. McGarvey's Saloon & Oyster Bar

7.5
8 Market Space, Annapolis, MD
American Restaurant · 51 tips and reviews

laurie j.laurie jones: Crab dip IS excellent, but you should always get the nachos - extra cheese. Get both - they go really well together. Not for dieters, of course:)

Lewnes' Steakhouse is one of Best of Annapolis.

23. Lewnes' Steakhouse

8.8
401 Fourth St, Annapolis, MD
Steakhouse · 19 tips and reviews

Naptown .Naptown 💪 Larry: The best place in Annapolis for Steak ! Go for the Filet Mignon & the Etude Pinot Noir !

Harry Browne's is one of Best of Annapolis.

24. Harry Browne's

7.9
66 State Cir, Annapolis, MD
Steakhouse · 12 tips and reviews

Naptown .Naptown 💪 Larry: A white table cloth restaurant with an intimate and cozy atmosphere. Notice the Zodiac lights on the ceiling salvaged from the ocean liner Normandie. Try the Roasted Duck Breast over Butternut Squash.

Blackwall Hitch is one of Best of Annapolis.

25. Blackwall Hitch

7.6
400 Sixth St, Annapolis, MD
American Restaurant · Eastport · 13 tips and reviews

MMMM: Great roof deck and views!

Buddy's Crabs & Ribs is one of Best of Annapolis.

26. Buddy's Crabs & Ribs

7.2
100 Main St, Annapolis, MD
Seafood Restaurant · 43 tips and reviews

Maddie H.Maddie Hogue: Try the Old Bay chicken wings!! To die for!

Union Jack's British Pub is one of Best of Annapolis.

27. Union Jack's British Pub

2072 Somerville Rd, Annapolis, MD
Restaurant · 21 tips and reviews

Gene D.Gene Deems: Iron Skillet Cottage Pie is excellent.

DRY 85 is one of Best of Annapolis.

28. DRY 85

8.3
193B Main St, Annapolis, MD
Bar · 30 tips and reviews

Washington PostWashington Post: Though it's tough to get a seat, whiskey lovers will delight in the gems on the extensive drink menu, including exclusive bottles of Four Roses and Catoctin Creek rye. Read more.

Fado Irish Pub is one of Best of Annapolis.

29. Fado Irish Pub

7.0
275 West St (at Park Pl), Annapolis, MD
Irish Pub · 17 tips and reviews

U.S. SoccerU.S. Soccer: With a robust soccer offering, Fado Irish Pubs provide fans with an authentic U.S. Soccer experience with the flair of a traditional Irish Pub.

Galway Bay Irish Restaurant is one of Best of Annapolis.

30. Galway Bay Irish Restaurant

8.5
63 Maryland Ave, Annapolis, MD
Irish Pub · 46 tips and reviews

Maureen P.Maureen Peterson: Galway is a great Irish pub...came in place of little campus years ago and been going strong ever since... Great burgers and pretty darn good Irish food!

Red Red Wine Bar is one of Best of Annapolis.

31. Red Red Wine Bar

8.2
189B Main St, Annapolis, MD
Wine Bar · 42 tips and reviews

Tara C.Tara Christianson: Fantastic place: from the wine descriptions and menu to the service to the delicious food, this place has it all.

Rams Head Tavern is one of Best of Annapolis.

32. Rams Head Tavern

8.8
33 West St, Annapolis, MD
Bar · 80 tips and reviews

Naptown .Naptown 💪 Larry: Head straight to Rams Head's below street level pub, which is separate from the upstairs venue and was the original tavern.

Castlebay Irish Pub is one of Best of Annapolis.

33. Castlebay Irish Pub

8.3
193A Main St, Annapolis, MD
Pub · 17 tips and reviews

Cleric F.Cleric Fries: The Guinness is the best in town. The crowd is so diverse, It's hard to describe, but I love it! I go back every weekend!!

Davis' Pub is one of Best of Annapolis.

34. Davis' Pub

9.0
400 Chester Ave (at 3rd St), Annapolis, MD
Pub · 46 tips and reviews

Naptown .Naptown 💪 Larry: A great place to get away from the tourists, enjoy a cold beer, and hang with some locals! Don't miss their Colossal 8 oz Crab Cake Sandwich!

1747 Pub is one of Best of Annapolis.

35. 1747 Pub

8.7
7 Church Cir (Franklin Street), Annapolis, MD
Pub · 10 tips and reviews

MMMM: Fireplace, excellent beer, cream of crab soup, 1747 fries (truffle)!

36. Dock Street Grill

7.6
142 Dock St, Annapolis, MD
Pub · 22 tips and reviews

Naptown .Naptown 💪 Larry: Dock Street has more of a city club atmosphere with the music they play and the crowd they attract, but it's still in a historic building and has that turn of the century pub feel inside.

Back Creek Books is one of Best of Annapolis.

37. Back Creek Books

48 West St, Annapolis, MD
Bookstore · 2 tips and reviews

C-SPANC-SPAN: Back Creek Books has many rare books, including a copy of the play President Lincoln was watching when he was assassinated and one of the last books published in a confederate state. Read more.

Annapolis Bookstore & Cafe is one of Best of Annapolis.

38. Annapolis Bookstore & Cafe

7.4
35 Maryland Ave (Prince George St.), Annapolis, MD
Bookstore · 7 tips and reviews

Markus T.Markus Tarjamo: Quiet, lots of books, and not too far from the rest of the action of Historic Annapolis.

Annapolis Yacht Club is one of Best of Annapolis.

39. Annapolis Yacht Club

2 Compromise St, Annapolis, MD
Harbor or Marina · 6 tips and reviews

Kira M.Kira Maixner: This place has amazing views of the dock. After lunch, check out the boat rentals and maybe get out on the water! Read more.

Annapolis City Dock is one of Best of Annapolis.

40. Annapolis City Dock

9.3
Dock Street, Annapolis, MD
Harbor or Marina · 21 tips and reviews

MarylandMaryland: More 18th century buildings are here than anywhere else in the U.S. Can you find them all? Probably not, but have fun! Oh, and remember to ask a local why the dock’s called “ego alley”

Annapolis City Marina is one of Best of Annapolis.

41. Annapolis City Marina

410 Severn Ave, Annapolis, MD
Harbor or Marina · 3 tips and reviews

Kenneth T.Kenneth Taylor: Awesome on a summer night it's a must go

Maryland State House is one of Best of Annapolis.

42. Maryland State House

8.7
100 State Cir, Annapolis, MD
Capitol Building · 17 tips and reviews

MarylandMaryland: Star-Spangled Site: The wooden dome of the state house, the largest in the U.S., was used as an observation station for British movements on the Chesapeake Bay during the War of 1812.

United States Naval Academy is one of Best of Annapolis.

43. United States Naval Academy

121 Blake Rd, Annapolis, MD
University · 32 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: Officers of the United States Navy have trained at this college since 1845. Over the years, the original 10-acre campus, built on the site of old Fort Severn, has grown to 338 acres.

Iron Rooster is one of Best of Annapolis.

44. Iron Rooster

8.8
12 Market Space, Annapolis, MD
Comfort Food Restaurant · 55 tips and reviews

45. Woodberry Kitchen

9.1
2010 Clipper Park Rd (btwn Clipper & Parkdale), Baltimore, MD
New American Restaurant · Woodberry · 209 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The kitchen at Spike and Amy Gjerde’s always-thronged flagship mines the Chesapeake region’s under-rated culinary treasures, which reach far beyond blue crab. Read more.

Mama's on the Half Shell is one of Best of Annapolis.

46. Mama's on the Half Shell

8.8
2901 Odonnell St (at Linwood Ave), Baltimore, MD
Seafood Restaurant · Canton · 139 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: Their bread-crumb-topped masterpiece mac and cheese gets extra bonus points because you can order it with crab cakes. Read more.