Modern, dark, speakeasy vibes on the inside with windows overlooking the Main Street, and a…read morespacious outdoor deck quite literally in the shadow of the gorgeous Maryland State House. All housed in the historic Capital Hotel, newly renovated in November of 2022. The atmosphere here is immaculate. It is a must see when enjoying the sights of Annapolis. My girlfriend and I stopped in on a Thursday afternoon after touring the State House. We each ordered the Monkey Smoke (Penicillin), and she ordered a small plate with avocado and lump crabmeat, which we ordered just in time as the kitchen closed between 3 and 4. The standout of the day for me was the old fashioned, made with plum bitters. One of the best old fashioneds I've ever had. The servers were all very friendly and quick. We will definitely come back the next time we're in town, and definitely recommend this to others.

Enjoyed a sampling of small bites and cocktails on the patio overlooking the State House. Stay…read moreaway from the sweeter drinks like the Naked & Famous and steer into the vodkas and whiskeys. The apps were good sized and worked for our table of four: HITS: Prosciutto & Melon; Shrimp MISS: Goat cheese - very sweet :-(

Girls' day turned girl evening and rightfully so. Netflix and chill with a house full of ladies…read more When the stomach started to growl it was easy for the token private chef friend to make the easiest and best recommendation. Full On Craft Eats. The Toast online ordering system was easy to navigate and adorned with pictures of every menu item. I could not get past the onion rings on the starter menu hoping they would taste as good as they looked. My friend offered to split the Slammin Salmon sandwich and onion rings since she has had it before and never finished the entire thing. I took her up on it and the order was placed. A quick ask for mom to grab it on the way home and the food made its way back quickly. WOW is all I can say. When you order food to go there is a level of expectation that it will not be as good as it is at the restaurant, especially fries and onion rings. But in this instance WOW. Talk about food that travels well. Fourteen minutes away and the food was still warm, the onion rings were so crisp, and the garlic and dill aioli and onion ring sauce were just right. The Slammin Salmon was served on ciabatta bread that was not too soft not too hard, with salmon cooked perfectly. The lemon dill aioli was a game changer so much that my friend's advice to order extra was well received and committed to memory. The onion rings lived up to the hype, cooked perfectly with a crust I cannot even explain. The kind you bite into without losing the entire onion from the breading. Dip it into the sauce and you have a match made in heaven. Half the sandwich was more than enough but the next day I would have loved some leftovers. Now for the extra razzle dazzle. I left to visit a friend in DC and sent him the menu, shared my experience and he was locked in to try. Online ordering was closed since they were closing at 10pm so I called as a last-ditch effort since the anticipation was already there. The nicest most warm individual answered ten minutes before closing and was more than happy to take my order. She even made sandwich recommendations. I quickly arrived at a shopping center that was easy to get in and out of. Walking in you immediately arrive at the counter and takeout area to your left with a nice bar area a short walk past on the right. The cooks and wait staff were having the best time using the 6/7 saying that was all over social media late last year. They were considerate when they noticed I was in the restaurant, but I assured them I loved their energy. I see why the food is so good because the energy shows it was made with great vibes and laughter all around. As I grabbed the bag to leave the hostess stopped me to add another fork and extra napkins since I would need them to add the pickled veggies on my sandwich. Such a nice touch. Thirty plus minutes to DC and the food still did not need to be reheated. The Mai Thai sandwich was a hit with flavors that married well and the onion rings delivered again. The Spicy Thai wings were good for wings but typical. They had a lot to compete with. Full On Craft Eats Annapolis, not to be confused with Rockville, is an experience you will want to repeat again and again. Good food fast that travels well (yes that is a thing). A great addition to any table worth gathering at. I did it twice in one day!!

I can't even begin to describe what a great experience this was!…read more Service was amazing, got sat next to a cool couple that eats here regularly so they gave us the scoop on good eats, & the onion rings were literally trip best thing I've ever put in my mouth. 10/10 WILL BE COMING BACK!!!

Stopped by Pearl for a quick lunch and grabbed a seat at the bar. It ended up being such a nice…read morelittle spot. I had the tuna tartare with blood orange and a side of Parmesan fries. The tartare was really well balanced and fresh with just the right hint of citrus. The fries were also tasty and hit the spot. Our bartender was friendly and very accommodating, which also helped make the experienced. Overall, a great quick stop and I would definitely come back.

Tiki bars are in short supply around here, so we decided to check out Pearl for an early drink on…read moreFriday evening. The hostess was helpful and explained that you can get the tiki drinks from both the Pearl and Ponche menus at the tiki bar upstairs, so that is what we did. It was 6pm and still pretty quiet. My partner ordered the caipirinha and I got the Baja blast. We both agreed that they were solid but not amazing. He also ordered a pour from their decently long rum list, which he enjoyed. I would come back if in the neighborhood to try more of their drinks.

Very slow bar service AND they don't tell you an 18% gratuity is automatically included as they…read morestand and watch you double tip them for bad service. It's infuriating to get home and see your 40% unintentional tip. Then you text the people you were with and find out everyone did the same thing. It's a crowded bar and you have to wait a LONG time for service, and then you try to do the right thing by settling your check quick and moving out of the way for the next person... and double tip on overpriced drinks. Rail drinks were $13 and canned domestics were $6. They had a second bar there that was fully stocked and operational that wasn't even staffed all night. Service and surprise tips aside, the venue is beautiful and the sound quality is great at the stage. Really clean. They should add speakers further back so everyone gets the same sound experience. Or at least crisper sound away from the stage. Minor nit though. It's a nice venue. There are some pool tables. They also had this large seating area in the front that was roped off. Not sure what that was about. People were getting food. Looked like nachos, quesadillas and tacos. With the slow bar service we were afraid to try the food. Looked fine, though.

Not sure when this opened but I believe that they are still attempting to get their logistics…read morestraight. Beautiful venue and eye-catching ambience but the staff need some training. We were there to support our friend's band. Though the band is local to Annapolis, they never played at vibe. The band did not favor this venue due to the "incompetent" sound staff. They had their own remarks, but my concerns were with the poorly attended bathrooms, slow to absent wait service and old bottled beer (Blue Moon Bottle surpassed the expiration date and though they normally still taste good after the posted date, this one did NOT).

West End Grill, Naptown -- Unforgiven Edition…read more It's a hell of a thing, killing a plate of green beans. West End happy hour. Adam behind the bar slinging John Dalys for $6.75 like Little Bill forgot to outlaw liquor in Big Whiskey. Then dinner rode into town. Chicken Cordon Bleu: 4.5/5. Moist as hell, ham and cheese doing exactly what God and France intended. Only crime? Needed more sauce. Not enough to hang the cook, but enough to knock half a star off the bounty. Then came the risotto. I believe it was forged somewhere beneath the earth's crust. One million degrees. Molten fucking steel. I tried to approach it. It threatened my family. No rating. By the time that thing reaches an edible temperature, Clint Eastwood will be smiling in a movie. But those slow-cooked green beans? Jesus. Sweet onions, what tasted like some ham-hock sorcery, cooked down until everything knew everybody else's name. I hit them with a dash of Tabasco and suddenly we weren't eating a side anymore. We were settling a score. Top-five green beans I've ever eaten. And understand something: I come from the South. Green beans aren't vegetables down there. They're a competitive sport. I ordered a second damn bowl. Adam kept the John Dalys coming, the happy-hour price stayed ridiculous, and when I asked his favorite movie? Unforgiven. Well, Adam... "Deserve's got nothing to do with it." Except tonight it does. Those green beans deserve five stars, a second order, and their own goddamn horse. Fork around and find out, Naptown.

I stopped here on my way out of town because I saw they have gluten free options. Wow! What a…read moretreat! The crab soup I had was amazing (I didn't even think I liked crab until I ate that). My sandwich was so good and the gluten free bread rocked. Additionally, the woman who took my order at the bar was exceptionally pleasant! What an all around great experience!

Amazing burgers. Ordered two, one for me and a friend. We both enjoyed! Did not eat at the…read morerestaurant so not sure how service is or restaurant is. Very happy with the side of tots and Shirley temple and quality of burger. Simple delicious burger and cute logo!

I had no idea this place existed til a coworker of mine selected this place to go on his last-day…read more Such a cute, clean place to come - with an even better happy hour menu! The staff was super attentive, frequently asking if we needed anything or if our cups or plates needed to be replenished. I would love to return for some of their locally-brewed beer and IPAs as well. Pictured with my review, you'll see my margarita from where I sat at the bar, and happy hour meal, the boneless chicken wings and fries. This place was the perfect place for an office farewell!

Cute vibes, good crab cake, nice staff, cold beer. In the…read moreCUTEST town. Need I say more?!

We came here for lunch for the first time and it was fantastic. The crab dip was okay, it was too…read morecreamy for my taste and I wish it was more chunky but the crab chunks on top were delicious and the flavor was good. The crab cakes were AMAZING. I would love to find a copycat recipe and make them at home. I will come back here for more crab cakes. They were so lumpy with little filler. The service was quick and friendly. I definitely will come back!

For what it is, basically a sandwich and beer restaurant, it's spot on! More so the sandwiches…read more Beers are on tap and in bottles; they're fine, nothing unique but a good selection. Have been here a few times and ordered it from DoorDash and everything has been great. They make an excellent burger. The chicken sandwiches are all good and their salads are not boring. One thing to know when you get up to order is there are two menus. One is the main one, and the other is just chicken. Both are good, and the orders are on the same bill- but it is a little strange. Prices are about normal for these days; have to pay extra for a side and drink, but the serving sizes are fair. Haven't had a bad sandwich yet and the shaved broccoli side is pretty great. Today had frickle fries, very awesomely decadent. Warning they are meal size but that may not be a bad thing depending on what you're after. Overall, go- it's great!

I've been here several times, mostly during lunch, but I've also come in for dinner a couple of…read moretimes with my family. I've never had a long wait, either to order or for the food to come out, which is always appreciated. The staff has been consistently friendly, and the space itself is clean and well kept. High-top tables, good lighting, moderate noise level--everything feels in order whenever I'm there. Food-wise, Regional keeps things simple, and that's what I like about it. The Cubano sticks to the script and does it right. You really can't lose with it--good flavor, balanced, and just a solid sandwich overall. The smashburger is another no-frills win. Fresh beef, fresh ingredients, and everything complements each other without trying too hard. It's just done right. The cheesesteak isn't something I'd call a true Philly, but in a pinch it definitely holds you down. The meat is seasoned well, with onions, mushrooms, and cheese coming together for an enjoyable sandwich. I appreciate that Regional doesn't overcomplicate things. My only real critique was the roasted potato salad. I paid $3 for a cup, and while it tasted good, there was lettuce stuffed at the bottom to make it look fuller than it was. That rubbed me the wrong way, so I wouldn't order it again. Portion sizes overall are fair, prices feel reasonable, and I like that there's something for everyone on the menu. I've already been back multiple times and will continue to return. It's a good spot when you want to get away from all the fast-food options in the area.

We really enjoyed dinner at Dry 85. We dined on a Friday night and the only negatives were that it…read morewas SUPER loud in there. My date and I could barely hear each other and had to yell to chat. Otherwise we loved it. The blueberry bbq ribs were awesome and so was the Mac and cheese. It was supposed to be seafood Mac but it came with only one solitary shrimp on top and we didn't taste any other seafood inside. Service was good, drinks were good and food was great.

After a long day of work (including a reception where I forgot to eat - too busy…read moreworking/networking), I needed a meal and a nightcap this past Wednesday night. I'd had Dry 85 on my list for a while, and it sounded just right on that cold, snowy day. I walked in, grabbed a seat at the bar, and was immediately welcomed and handed menus and given a glass of water. This welcome was consistent with great service throughout. I love sitting at a bar (especially for a solo meal), because it allows you to chat with the bartenders, and the bartenders at Dry 85 were great. I had one of their burgers and fries, and it was delicious. Add a bourbon cocktail and TVs playing college basketball, and I was a happy girl. Truly a good place for a meal or drinks. Cozy, warm, with solid food, drinks, and service. I'd be happy to return.

What wonderful experience! Service is top notch h! Food was absolutely outstanding!!…read moreA definite restaurant to revisit soon!!

Hannah was our waitress and she was great; very friendly and attentive. She was also very…read moreaccomodating to our large party. The brunch was excellent. My favorites were the waffles, sausages, and grits. I highly recommend The Lodge and will be back!