Acme Bar & Grill 163 Main Street, Annapolis, MD 21401, 410-280-6486, Known for its comfortable atmosphere, great food, great people, wonderful service, and live music, this classic saloon serves American cuisine and is a great place to gather, relax and enjoy a good time. 

Hemingway's Restaurant Post Office Box 507, Annapolis, MD 21666, Chesapeake Bay Bridge on the Eastern Shore, 410-643-8825, Named in honour of the writer, this restaurant tries to perpetuate his free-spirit for adventure through its offerings that emphasize a Spanish and Caribbean flavour in dishes that often feature seafood. 

Jerry's Seafood 169 West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401, 410-268-7733, Jerry's Seafood is a fine dining establishment which serves excellent seafood in elegant dining rooms and from its rooftop garden bar. They are known for their "Crab Bomb."  

O'Brien's Oyster Bar and Restaurant 113 Main Street, Annapolis, MD 21401, 410-268-6288, This oyster bar and restaurant offers many oyster specialties, as well as imaginative seafood dishes, sandwiches, salads, soups, burgers, wraps, steaks, chicken and more.  more... 

Old Country Buffet 81A Forest Drive, Annapolis, MD 21401, Forest Plaza, 410-224-0921, Old Country Buffet features a buffet feast and old fashioned hospitality, with sumptuous selections of meats, vegetables, salads, beverages and desserts for one great price.  

Potato Valley Cafe 47 State Circle, Annapolis, MD 21401, 410-267-0902, This restaurant features a unique oven baked potato that is oversized, crispy on the outside and stuffed on the inside with gourmet butter and a choice of over twenty unique fillings. more... 

Rose Restaurant, The 6075 Bell Grove, Annapolis, MD 21225, 410-636-0300, 888-826-1055, This restaurant features fresh seafood, charbroiled steaks, pasta, chicken, sandwiches, a wonderful wine list, and weekly specials; the newly renovated restaurant and bar also offers banquet facilities for special events, such as weddings. more... 

Sam's Waterfront Cafe Chesapeake Harbour Marina, Annapolis, MD 21403, 410-263-3600, Offering true waterfront dining, this restaurant features a modern American menu that stresses strong regional accents.  

Famous Dave's 181 Jennifer Road, Annapolis, MD 21401, 410-224-2207, Also offering catering services, Famous Dave’s is famous for its delicious, mouth-watering pit barbeque specialties; having won over one hundred fifty awards for its tasty offerings, this restaurant is sure to please the lover of fine barbeque ribs and more, flavoured with the special house sauce. more... 

Middleton Tavern 2 Market Space, Annapolis, MD 21401, 410-263-3323, Located on the City Dock in historic downtown Annapolis, this brick tavern presents an 18th century ambience. Middleton features a menu of seafood specialties, an assortment of fine brews, a martini menu, and live musical entertainment in the evenings. more... 

Rams Head Tavern & Fordham Brewing Co. 33 West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401, 410-268-4545, The only restaurant, brewery and venue for national entertainment acts in Annapolis, this English-styled pub features elegant dining and first rate live musical acts. The menu is varied and offers soups, salads, desserts, seafood, steaks, burgers, and many other delicious choices.  more... 

Riordan's Saloon and Restaurant 26 Market Space, Annapolis, MD 21401, 410-263-5449, Located in the Historic District of Annapolis, and having been a landmark for over twenty years, Riordan’s offers a fine selection of house brewed beers and ales, as well as a large selection of appetizers, entrees and desserts. The menu includes such favourites as over-stuffed sandwiches, seafood, pasta dishes, a raw oyster bar, and a menu for the children.  more... 

Garden Cafe, The 173 Jennifer Road, Annapolis, MD 21401, 410-266-3131, This café serves American cuisine and features daily fresh selections of fish and seafood, as well as tender Angus beef, and a host of tempting desserts.  

49 West Coffeehouse 49 West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401, 410-626-9796, Ready to meet almost any mood in which one may find him or herself, this coffee house, wine bar and gallery serves a fine selection of coffees, wine, and martinis, as well as breakfast items, soups, salads, appetizers, and a long list of delicious entrees that lean towards an eclectic assortment of Contemporary American cuisine. The gallery hosts changing exhibitions of original paintings and artwork.  more... 

Pony Espresso, The 33 1/2 West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401, 410-280-6160, Annapolis’ original Espresso Bar and Coffee Shop, Pony Espresso features delicious specialty coffees, espressos, cappuccinos, and lattes, as well as hot and iced non-coffee drinks. Also proffered are fine baked goods that make for a wonderful light meal or snack.  

Aqua Terra of Annapolis 164 Main Street, Annapolis, MD 21401, 410-263-1986, Aqua Terra of Annapolis features fine Contemporary American cuisine in a cosmopolitan atmosphere that yet retains a neighbourhood feel and welcomes casual dress.  

Wild Orchid Cafe 909 Bay Ridge Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21403, 410-268-8009, With al fresco dining offered seasonally, this café serves a wide selection of seafood, meat, and pasta dishes, along with fabulous signature desserts and appetizers. Located in a charming bungalow style house that dates back the 1930s, this restaurant now serves a seasonal menu of Contemporary American cuisine that includes such specialties as soups, fresh breads, duck, meat, poultry, seafood, and vegetarian dishes. Catering services are also offered. more... 

BWI Airport Marriott - Moniker's Grill 1743 West Nursery Road, Annapolis, MD 21240, 410-859-8300, Located at the Airport Marriott, this fine Grille offers a lunch buffet and a dinner menu that includes Continental cuisine and regional favourites, in a setting that overlooks a thirty-foot cascading waterfall.  

Northwoods 609 Melvin Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21401, 410-269-6775, This restaurant offers Continental candlelight dining at its best and is a favourite in the historic town of Annapolis; with elegant dining and superb service, one can choose from dishes such as filet mignon, fresh seafood, or a plethora of other fine choices.  

Cafe Orleans 125 Hillsmere Drive, Annapolis, MD 21403, 410-263-9120, For a taste of old New Orleans in Annapolis, one can savour the authentic New Orleans style Cajun and Creole cuisine offered at this fine dining establishment; live music is featured during the week, and there is a Sunday Jazz Brunch.  

Copeland's of New Orleans 177 Jennifer Road, Annapolis, MD 21401, 410-571-0860, This popular restaurant chain brings the taste of New Orleans to the rest of America, and this one located in Annapolis is no exception; situated in Restaurant Park, this Copeland’s features Cajun-American cuisine.  more... 

Chick & Ruth's Delly 165 Main Street, Annapolis, MD 21401, 410-269-6737, Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, this restaurant is known for its delicious sandwiches, old fashioned milkshakes, and freshly baked goods.  more... 

Mangia Delicatessen and Restaurant 81 Main Street, Annapolis, MD 21401, 410-268-1350, This full-service deli offers catering, packaged goods, and home and boat delivery.  

Cafe Normandie 185 Main Street, Annapolis, MD 21401, 410-263-3382, Voted number one out of the top one hundred restaurants in the Washington D.C. and Baltimore area, Café Normandie features the flavour of France and Europe served with Chesapeake Bay hospitality, all in an ambience that calls to mind the sophistication and warmth of a French country inn. 

Treaty of Paris Restaurant 16 Church Circle, Annapolis, MD 21401, 410-216-6340, Located in the heart of the historic district, one can enjoy the excellent food in an Eighteenth Century styled French restaurant, have a drink in the Drummer’s Lot Pub, or listen to Jazz in the King of France Tavern.  more... 

Yin Yankee Cafe 105 Main Street, Annapolis, MD 21401, 410-268-8703, Offering a fun, unique dining experience, this restaurant specializes in Asian influenced American cuisine and “new wave” sushi. A great selection of fusion cuisine is offered that always promises an exciting and flavourful dining adventure. (The restaurant's web site is also a bit of fun!) more... 

India's Restaurant 257 West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401, 410-263-7900, This restaurant is owned and managed by an Indian family and offers truly authentic and delicious Indian cuisine; one can soak in the ambience of the timeless Indian continent while enjoying a truly relaxed and elegant dinner.  more... 

Galway Bay 61-63 Maryland Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21401, 410-263-8333, With the atmosphere of an authentic, friendly, Irish pub, Galway Bay features wonderful imported Irish beers and traditional pub fare, as well as catering services.  more... 

Killarney House 584 West Central Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21401, Located in Donaldsonville, 410-798-8700, Located just outside Annapolis in Davidsonville, Maryland, this country-style Irish restaurant & pub serves lunch and dinner. They also offer a Sunday brunch. more... 

Maria's Italian Ristorante 12 Market Space, Annapolis, MD 21401, 410-268-2112, Maria’s features authentic Sicilian cuisine, with specialties including chicken, veal, pasta and seafood dishes.  

Ristorante Piccola Roma 200 Main Street, Annapolis, MD 21401, 410-268-7898, Featuring classic Italian favourites, as well as innovative dishes, this restaurant offers a select wine list to complement both the lunch and dinner menus. 

Joss Cafe & Sushi Bar 195 Main Street, Annapolis, MD 21401, 410-263-4688, This Japanese restaurant and sushi bar features the very best and freshest in seafood, sushi and Japanese cuisine.  

Kyma 69 West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401, 410-268-0003, Kyma is a contemporary restaurant serving Mediterranean cuisine, prepared using the freshest ingredients from the Chesapeake region. The restaurant also features an extensive wine list, specialty regional, domestic and imported bottled beers, and innovative signature cocktails. more... 

Armadillo's 132 Dock Street, Annapolis, MD 21401, 410-280-0028, This historic waterfront bar and grille features delicious Southwestern and Mexican dishes.  

Chevys Fresh Mex of Annapolis 2430 Solomons Island Road, Annapolis, MD 21401, 410-573-4932, This restaurant offers the freshest and liveliest Fresh-Mex cuisine in the Annapolis area.  more... 

Chuck E- Cheese 2333 Forest Drive, Suite A, Annapolis, MD 21401, 410-266-1438, If you have ever been to a Chuck E. chesse then you know what its all about. As the company says,"it's where a kid can be a kid" and kids of all ages love Chuck E. Cheese. Great pizza, lots of games, and they make a birthday party for your child both easy and memorable.  more... 

Harry Browne's 66 State Circle, Annapolis, MD 21401, 410-263-4332, Harry Brown’s is a captivating, historic restaurant that features lavish lunches, divine dinners, a sumptuous Sunday Brunch, and a unique wine cellar that offers a wonderful selection of fine wines. Along with seafood specialties, one can also find great steaks and other fine offerings. more... 

Jillian's Annapolis 2072 Somerville Road, Annapolis, MD 21401, 410-841-5599, Offering a unique entertainment experience, Jillian’s offers full bar service for corporate affairs or private parties. There is always a lot going on at Jillian’s, which boasts pool tables, foosball, video games, televisions, live music and karaoke.  

Pusser's Landing 80 Compromise Street, Annapolis, MD 21401, 410-626-0004, One can enjoy fireside or waterfront dining at this restaurant that specializes in seafood, but also offers salads, soups, ribs, chicken, beef, and more.  

Severn Inn 1993 Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard, Annapolis, MD 21401, 410-349-4000, Overlooking the Severn River and the historic United States Naval Academy, the Severn Inn features low country Maryland cuisine, including fresh fish and fine beef. more... 

Aromi d' Italia 8 Dock Street, Annapolis, MD 21401, 410-263-1300, An original Italian Cafe. more... 

Castlebay Irish Pub 193A Main Street, Annapolis, MD 21401, 410-626-0165, Rated as one of the top five places to dine in Annapolis, this Irish pub features an Eighteenth Century feel and a friendly atmosphere. The menu includes both traditional Irish favourites, and regional specialties. "Tree Nuns Ale" brewed on site. more... 

Stan and Joe's Saloon 37 West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401, 410-263-1993 more... 

Buddy's Crabs and Ribs 100 Main Street, Annapolis, MD 21401, Historic Downtown, 410-626-1100, Buddy's offers fantastic crabs, barbequed ribs, local seafood, steaks, chicken, salads, sandwichs and more; daily All You Can Eat Buffets. catering services are also provided on and off premesis. Kid and family friendly.  more... 

Cantler's Riverside Inn 458 Forest Beach Road, Annapolis, MD 21401, 410-757-1311, Open for lunch and dinner, seven days a week, Cantler’s boasts the best hard shell crabs in the area. Its specialties include steamed Maryland blue crabs, oysters, clams, shrimp, and fish dishes. more... 

Carrol's Creek 410 Severn Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21403, 410-269-1406, This restaurant offers fantastic regional American seafood specialties and a wonderful waterfront view of the harbour; located in the historic district of Annapolis, the restaurant is being renovated and is expected to reopen in April of 2004. more... 

Chart House 300 2nd Street, Annapolis, MD 21403, 410-268-7166, Currently closed for extensive renovations, this restaurant plans to reopen in the winter of 2004, and will once again offer its delicious seafood, steaks, prime rib, and much more, along with the wonderful views it affords of historic downtown Annapolis and the United States Naval Academy. more... 

Federal House Bar & Grille 22-24 Market Space, Annapolis, MD 21401, 410-268-2576, Located in the charming historic district of Annapolis, this fine restaurant serves the best in fresh seafood, chicken, steak, sandwiches, appetizers, desserts, and also boasts impressive lists of beers and wines. There is also a children’s menu to keep the little ones happy.  more... 

Kaufmann's Restaurant & Tavern 329 Gambrills Road, Annapolis, MD 21054, 410-923-2005, For over sixty years, Kaufmann’s has offered the finest in seafood, steamed crabs, and fantastic Black Angus prime rib, as well as much more. 

McGarvey's Saloon and Oyster Bar 8 Market Space, Annapolis, MD 21401, 410-263-5700, This traditional American saloon and oyster bar offers a full menu of seafood, other American cuisine, steaks, and many other dishes; also available is a list of fine wines, and the establishment can be booked for private parties.  more... 

Mike's Restaurant & Crab House 3030 Old Riva Road, Annapolis, MD 21140, 410-956-2784, Here, one can relax and enjoy the view of the beautiful South River, from either outdoor or indoor seating, and feast on the some of the best seafood that Maryland has to offer.

O'Learys Seafood Restaurant 310 Third Street, Annapolis, MD 21403, 410-263-0884, This restaurant boasts the best jumbo crab cakes in Maryland, as well as fresh soft shell crabs while in season; also offered is a wide variety of fresh fish, shellfish, and other dining options.  more... 

Phillips Annapolis Harbor 12 Dock Street, Annapolis, MD 21401, 410-990-9888, Phillips offers spectacular waterfront dining, featuring authentic Maryland style seafood, award winning crab cakes, and much more.  more... 

Real Seafood Company Restaurant & Sushi Bar 1915 Towne Centre Boulevard, Suite 150, Annapolis, MD 21401, Annapolis Towne Centre, 410-224-4344, Fresh seafood served simply. They have a sushi bar, raw bar, clams, mussels, seafood paella, clam bake, and a unique personal wine tasting station. more... 

Skippers Pier Waterfront Restaurant 6158 Drum Point Road, Annapolis, MD 20751, 410-867-7110, Specializing in hard shell blue crabs, crab cakes, fresh seafood, soups and more, this restaurant features inside, covered and heated dockside dining; there is also a children’s play area, the legendary Barnacles Dock Bar, and spectacular views.  more... 

The Breeze 126 West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401, 410-295-3232, The Corinthian Restaurant serves the finest in seafood delicacies, as well as the best in dry-aged beef, and much more, in a setting that is stylishly elegant. more... 

Tsunami 51 West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401, 410-990-9868, This restaurant features a sushi bar, as well as the best in Pacific Rim dining; open daily for lunch and dinner, it is located in a setting the has been described as “hip and urban.”  

Chop House, The 1915 Towne Centre Boulevard, Suite 250, Annapolis, MD 21401, 410-224-4344, USDA prime beef, midwestern grain-fed meats, premium wines, classic sides, and exceptional service are featured here.  more... 

Lewnes' Steakhouse 401 Fourth Street, Annapolis, MD 21403, Located on Restaurant Row in Historic Eastport, 410-263-1617, Family owned and operated since 1921, Lewnes’ Steakhouse offers the best in tender, dry-aged, corn-fed, prime Midwestern steaks. 

Ruth's Chris Steak House 301 Severn Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21403, 410-990-0033, Offering truly delicious, sizzling steaks, this steak house uses only the finest USDA prime beef that has been custom aged, is hand-cut daily, and broiled at eighteen hundred degrees, so that every bite is hot, juicy and delicious. One can also choose to enjoy the many offerings of seafood dishes that feature such specialties as the Maine lobster that is flown in fresh daily.  more...