We drove to southern Maryland to pick crabs. Captain John's has in the past been dependably good…read more This time the food did not disappoint but the service was very rough. We ordered a dozen crabs, a pound of jumbo shrimp, a bowl of cream of crab soup, an order of hush puppies and an order of fried pickles. The soup had plenty of lumps of crab meat and a nice flavor, and the portion was ample. The crabs were described as jumbo but were closer to large. At $115 for the crabs, a dozen was enough. (Side note: when the market price is that high you really should disclose it on a specials sheet or chalkboard or something. The first mention of it was on the final bill.) The crabs were steamed well and did not taste muddy at all. The shrimp likewise was perfectly cooked. The pickles and puppies were delicious. Total bill before tip came to $200. On the high side versus expectations but not alarming. Service was worse than spotty. At times it was clear that the server had tables in multiple areas of the restaurant and needed roller skates to keep up. And there were times that she was sitting talking to other employees or with her regulars. Several things we had to ask for multiple times (melted butter for crab, drink refills, a few crackers) some of which we finally gave up on ever getting and went to the bar to request. Things like silverware had to be requested. Getting the bill took longer than necessary. All in all, service was 2 to 3 stars. Setting: Worn chairs and tables. Many televisions, all set to Maryland Lottery channels for fake horse races and keno that ran nonstop. Large lottery machine near the bar that did a steady business. This was distracting and not conducive to pleasant dining. Overall the food made the trip worth it. Will go back but not for the atmosphere or the service.

Love it! Great service and fresh seafood. What else could you want? Pro tip: watch their…read moreFacebook page for updates on food offerings. Parking can be tough sometimes so get there early. They also have a seafood market that is worth checking out.

WOW! The hype is real!…read more Manager fit us in when our res did not show up! I mean it was packed and she made it happen. Literally why I am writing this review! John behind the bar is you're go to guy! He asked our names and then remembered them throughout the whole night (2hrs on a sat night)! Ordered the Mussels in white sauce-which was light & huge-yum. 12 raw oysters-4 different kinds, loved all 8 options! Had the special-trust the chef or John. We had the crab cakes which were delicious-as expected! The main room or bar is ideal but the covered patio is worth the wait! Oh yeah, and the free fries they brought us-delicious!

Public Fish & Oyster is a very vibrant , cozy and welcoming restaurant. The staff is very…read moreprofessional and friendly; the food is excellent. I highly recommend reservations.

I walked in expecting Mexican and I got seafood.. Pleasant surprise! I ordered the fried shrimp…read morebasket and it was FABULOUS! I've been back several times and, for the most part, I order the same thing.. don't fix what ain't broke. It's consistently fabulous. I have tried the calamari appetizer and the fried oysters. The calamari was cooked perfectly. I wasn't a fan of the oysters, just because the batter was soft and I prefer a crunchy exterior to offset the soft oyster. Looking over at the seafood boil makes me jealous. It seems to be a family owned business.. the owners seem very involved and can be seen at the front of the house. Servers are friendly and attentive. The slights: there is a mix between fine (?) dining and fast (?) food... the atmosphere is nice, and I don't mind paper on the table for a seafood joint, however, the sauces come out in plastic tubs with the lids on, and there is no salt and pepper on the table. Glass plates, plastic cups.. that kind of thing. The menu is also of two extremes.. overly reasonable to overly expensive. Give it a try! (And never critique the fried shrimp basket, because I never want it to change! :)

The food was good - but nothing to really rave about. The portions were huge though! The shrimp…read morethat came in my Po' boy sandwich were all Jumbo sized (see pic) and the Bang-Bang Sauce was very tasty. The service was excellent, though. I took away 2 stars because of: (a) PRICES - not very affordable. and (b) ENVIRONMENT - they were playing "urban music" with a lot of bass SO FREAKING LOUD, it was downright uncomfortable. The music just did not mesh with the "Cajun" theme whatsoever. I don't really foresee me coming back unless they lower their prices AND tone down the music.

Love it outstanding food and great prices you will love it. Great service and some of best food…read moreever the cook is great.

We saw an ad for this place at the campground we were staying at and it sounded good. Wasn't what…read morewe had expected. It is a store front restaurant in a strip mall. The atmosphere is "parking lot chic". The staff was friendly enough. They were ok with us having our dog on the outdoor eating area. Limited menu, Chinese and seafood. My wife had shrimp in oyster sauce, and spring rolls.I had shrimp and sausage boil. Servings were generous and the food was good. Shrimp were large and tasty. We would probably do take out if we go back.

I love their pho! It's so delicious. The meat was very good, and the veggies were nice and fresh…read more The people working there were very nice and even the owner came out to thank us for checking out the restaurant. The whole place seemed very nice and clean. I will definitely return to try their other items on the menu

I ordered take out: Shrimp head off 1/2 pound…read moreA1 special No spicy Extra sausage White rice Spring roll with sweet and sour sauce and fish sauce. Cons: The A1 sauce tasted like watered down oil bay seasoning. So there wasn't any taste. The potatoes were so soft it broke when I took it out of the bag. Spring roll was only veggies no meat. Pros: Shrimp was big. Order was correct. I'd give it 3

The steamed shrimp were huge and perfectly cooked. The service is always amazing and the owner is…read morevery welcoming and friendly. Lighting is warm and setting is cozy. Highly recommend this locally owned business!

If you are looking for a place to eat in the area, stop reading reviews, get in the car, and head…read morestraight to Crabby Maggie's! Five enthusiastic stars up for everything! We had to drop off some items in the area and wanted to get dinner before heading back, so we looked over the menu and reviews. It seemed like it would be perfect for seafood lovers, and we were able to snag one of the last tables available. From the time we walked in, the service was amazing. The staff made great recommendations, checked on us frequently without being intrusive, and made sure we were enjoying our first experience there. Even the other customers were super friendly and told us they had been coming back for years for the great food and service. We both loved our meals. The breading on my fish was really crispy (a recommendation from the server), and the hush puppies were delicious. The portions were very generous, and I really enjoyed my leftovers the next day! The decor there is also super cute. They have several old soda machines outside and adorable crab-themed items inside and outside. Even though it's a bit of a drive, we both agreed that it will be well worth another trip in the future!

Visited the restaurant today and had a variety of appetizers and 2 drinks. Everything was good. I…read morewill definitely be returning, especially when the weather warms up and tables are placed outside near the water!!!

Our first time trying this restaurant and it's our favorite in the area now! Our group ordered a…read morevariety of appetizers and everything was excellent. The best wings we've had so far, the fried shrimp was so flavorful it didn't need sauce and tasted fresh, and we would order the crab fries and the seafood deviled eggs again. Can't wait to go again and try the brunch!

Love Boatyard. Have been going there for years and never been disappointed the service is always…read moregood and the ambience is great‍

First time in Annapolis and had the pleasure of dining with Kelsey at Boatyard Bar & Grill. She…read moregave great recommendations and the food came out fantastic. If ever in the area we will definitely come back!!!

I always have a wonderful experience at Fisherman's Crab Deck. This is one of the best and my…read morefavorite place to grab some crabs. Their food is always fresh, and full of flavor. Servers are welcoming, and attentive, which made the visit even more enjoyable each time. They are waterfront so you get to enjoy the relaxing and scenic water view which is a plus. Don't forget to try their famous ice cream!

Great casual food at a place with a cool vibe. They said only 'inside' tables were available as…read morethere was a wait for outside tables. Pro tip, the inside tables are next to the windows all and the back windows are open, so it feels like you are outside. Don't wait for an outside table. Gunther was our server. He was really attentive and got us our drinks and food quickly. He also did a great job spacing our appetizers from our lunch entree. I would come here again!!