Overlooking the marina and the river, I recommend sitting near the patio railing if offered the choice and the weather permits. It was peaceful midday despite being in the middle of an urban city. The staff were extremely friendly and attentive. They gladly helped us switch to a table in the shade when it was determined that it was going to be too windy to open the umbrellas. The waitstaff checked on us frequently without being intrusive. The herb encrusted rockfish is a perfect balance of light summer vegetables (heirloom tomato and asparagus) and comforting fish and crab nestled on an island of mashed purple cauliflower surrounded by a beurre blanc "ocean". It was filling without the heaviness other dishes might bring like ribeye or a burger. The lobster roll with homemade chips was delicious enough to not need the provided tartar sauce - as it should. Snuggled in a buttery, soft roll, the plentiful lobster meat was fresh and sweet. This is another wonderful meal that is filling and decadent without the heaviness. For dessert, we had the seasonal shortcake. A lemon pound cake with seasonal fruit and berries and ice cream. It's a classic spring/summer dessert that you can't go wrong with. read more

A decade later, and my previous rating of "overhyped" stands. The location is excellent, but the restaurant just lacks that je ne sais quoi to take it to the next level. Some of the servers here are great and can handle the pressure, but others seem lost in the sauce during busy dinner rush (to the point of disrupting the flow of the meal). Another nitpick: Carrol's Creek apparently defines "vegetable crudites" to mean just carrot and celery sticks. I guess I expected a little bit more with my crab dip. Alas. read more

It was a beautiful afternoon at Carol's Creek--inside and out. We were treated with a smile and seated quickly by the window with a great view of the docks. Our main entrees were tasty and filling. And everything was cooked well. My only complaints: the scallop appetizer should have had more than two scallops; I had to repeatedly ask for more water; and weren't offered a bread basket and had to request it hoping they had one. We'll still go back but I hope these are resolved. read more

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Review: Carrol's Creek Café - Annapolis, MD Carrol's Creek Café delivers an outstanding waterfront dining experience. The location is unbeatable--right on the harbor with beautiful views that make any meal feel special. Service was excellent from start to finish, attentive without ever being intrusive. The food is a standout. The crab cakes are truly exceptional, and the cream of crab soup might be the best I've ever had. Their lunch menu is perfect for meetings: great variety, well‑executed dishes, and a relaxed but refined atmosphere. Overall, a fantastic spot in Annapolis. I'll definitely be back. read more

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Excellent location, attentive service, average food with above average prices. Portions are fair but quality is just eh imo. I heard a lot about Carrol's Creek, so may have had elevated expectations which they did not quite hit. We started with the scallops, which had a bit too much shredded phyllo. The crab cake was good but a bit dry. The rockfish had a great lump of crab and was cooked appropriately. The cocktail selection was creatively. The old fashioned was smooth. The views were nice, even from the inside. I highly recommend trying to get seated on the deck (reservation required). They validate parking! read more

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My husband and I celebrated our one year wedding anniversary at Carrol's Creek Cafe, and I could not have been happier. I had no clue where he had planned for us to have dinner, I just knew that it was a location in Annapolis. From the minute we walked in to the quite inconspicuously located entrance, I was prepared for just about anything! But every single expectation was met, when we were seated outside, immediately next to Spa Creek and the Drawbridge; just in time to watch the entire sunset in all its glory. The service, food and wine were all impeccable! I started with the house special - the Sea Scallops, and chose the Sautéed Shrimp and Crab Pasta for my main! Both of these were 10/10 and truly seasoned and prepared to perfection. There was no over seasoning, I could taste each and every one of these fresh ingredients in the pasta... From the grilled zucchini to the fresh lump crab, the cherry tomatoes and the lemon zest !! My husband had the Cream of Corn soup & the Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes, both of which he devoured! When my husband made the reservation, he made the note that it was an anniversary dinner, but perhaps they missed this on our reservation when we checked in? There were a few other tables with celebrations like birthdays, and they got a sweet card and that additional special treatment to complement the evening. But this was missed with us - but that's not such a big deal. What a memorable way to end our one year wedding anniversary! Looking forward to going back again, for hopefully more special occasions. read more

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A polished restaurant with strong ambiance and genuine charm. The food ranks among the best in Annapolis, with crab cakes that easily place in the top 10 in the state--well-balanced, flavorful, and expertly prepared. The restaurant is clean and well maintained, the staff is welcoming and attentive, and the added convenience of secure parking makes the overall experience seamless. A standout dining destination that delivers on both quality and comfort. read more

SECRET HAPPY HOUR Eastport locals know how to eat well and stretch their drinking dollars .. Carrol's Creek Happy Hour starts at 5pm (Sunday-Thursday) and features some of the restaurant's best dishes. With savings of $4-7 per dish (relative to the main restaurant), you can feast on crab cakes, tuna tartare, BBQ shrimp, calamari, baked oysters and a number of other local specialties. What you don't get is seating on the water-side porch or in the main restaurant. HOW TO ACCESS: When you enter the restaurant, let the hostess know that you're here for Happy Hour and request a table in the bar area (to the left of the hostess stand). There is sure to be a crowd at the car and a number of tables already filled, but there's always been a 4-top when we've shown up. Staff is great and hard working - Tip them well! read more

Carrol's Creek Cafe - Too late - Baked Oysters! - Seafood Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

Excellent service and fantastic food. We sat on the outside deck and had a great view of the sunset. Highly recommended

The views & ambiance are lovely here, but I was hoping the food would taste better. My family decided to dine at Carrol's Creek before I returned to the West coast. I wanted to eat somewhere close to home and on the water. There restaurant is nestled beautifully on the docks near downtown Annapolis. There is a parking lot out front, and the restaurant will validate the parking. Our waiter was fun, and made a few jokes at our table, so the service wasn't lacking. They honestly just dropped the ball with the food. We started off with the crab guacamole appetizer. Surprisingly, this was the best dish of the night. My mom order some crab dip, and it was extremely watery and lacked flavor. For dinner, I ordered a crab cake and a house salad with raspberry vinaigrette. The salad was actually sad. It had romaine lettuce, sunflower seeds, and cranberries. I would have loved for it to have some additional vegetables or croutons to jazz it up. I have had house salads that came with diced tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, etc. I was just hoping for a little more. The crab cake also missed the mark for me. It needed more old bay or something, just not what i'm use to. For my first time visiting Carrol's Creek, I was expecting more. read more

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Carrols Creek never fail to deliver. The best cream of Crab soup in Abnapolis . The Herb encrusted Rockfish was perfect. Our Server Brandon gets an A+++. AND on the water, who could ask for more. read more

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Better than expected really. Myself and two other girlfriends had hoped to sit outside, but it was packed and about a two hour wait; dissapointed but we settled for the dark somewhat dingey bar area. Our server and bartender was great and helpful. I had a Spirit Free Drink that was worth posting about because it was THAT good. a non-alcoholic Bourbon, tea type drink that was actually quite delicious. Don't judge me but I had a medium well burger, and it was peeerrrfectly cooked, and juicy, and the fries that came with weree on point. Service good. food and drink excellent. Seems I'd have to make reservations this time around to sit outside to enjoy the water view. read more

Carrol's Creek Cafe - Seafood Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

Dropped in last night in Annapolis MD. Restaurant was very nice and close to the water. Jay our server was very attentive and good. I ordered the surf and turf. It was good. Steak was ordered rare but was med rare. Lobster was good as well. I would recommend stopping in. Good choices on the menu. Really wish I got crab cakes but next time.... read more

Carrol's Creek Cafe - Surf and Turf!!! - Seafood Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

This restaurant has amazing views if you can get a table on the deck. We were not so lucky but were seated at a table with a window overlooking the deck. This was still a nice view. All four of us ordered salads. Wedge, Caesars and Chopped. Excellent salads! I ordered the baked oyster appetizer which was fantastic. I should have ordered two. A couple had the fresh fish blackened. Service was over the top. This has always been a top notch restaurant in Annapolis/East Port. I recommend reservations since the place is well known and very popular. Very good price/value relationship. read more

Food was to die for! Such amazing food and the wine was delish! The waiter was so kind and so attentive. The views on the back deck were nice too. Just to see all the sailboats and people docking their boats was cool. Will be back here for sure. read more

Carrol's Creek Cafe - Scallops and crab guacamole with chips - Seafood Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

One of the best spots in Eastport! Steven our bar tender is the best! Has amazing French onion soup and a Manhattan! read more

Carrol's Creek Cafe - Seafood Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

During our long weekend we chose this cafe because the reviews were good and we were also attracted by the fact that the cafe had a view of the water. The food was prepared from fresh ingredients. But the taste was nothing special. And the prices for the dishes are almost like in upscale restaurants. I ordered a cocktail Russ's Rainkiller. I liked the taste. The staff and the waitress were very nice and attentive. read more

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Really nice spot for a view of the water and yummy seafood,. Very pleasant waiter and good service, Nice outdoor seating but fortunately it was too windy to be sitting outside today. I had a lunch special - a Maryland soft shell crab sandwich and it was delicious! So much fun to eat. Served with very good, crispy French fries. Also tried the creamy crab soup. Very tasty and very rich. My husband had the Greek seafood salad snd he really liked it. The ahi tartar was beautifully presented and my friend loved it. Definitely recommend a stop here and, a nice glass of rose. read more

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We had a large group and had lunch at noon time. Excellent service by experienced staff, great seafood. Good selection of delicious desserts, great bar service. Excellent views of the marina and statehouse. read more

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Went to CC yesterday. The place was remodeled in nautical blue and white and is not as lovely as when it was woody looking. So what was good. Yes the place is spotless and the service was pretty much on point. We had to ask for bread numerous times and finally got it with the meals. The meals were not as good as I remembered before the remodel. We all ordered crab cakes and one lobster tail. The crab cakes were priced for perfection but were just shredded crabmeat not lump. The rice sides were served cold as were the mashed potatoes. The veggies were lukewarm. The crab cakes were thoroughly cooked but not served hot. And the mustard sauce was runny and bitter. This is not what we remembered when CC was clad in wood on the interior. We have been eating there for over 20 years and were very disappointed. We will go for lunch in the summer as the menu is expanded. One other thing, the menu choices were reduced. Fewer choices and higher prices with lower quality. read more

The cream of crab soup was very good! The Crab Cakes were just awful though. I could have bought frozen crab cakes from Safeway that would of been MUCH MUCH better. I had the surf and turf and it was only OK. The Crab that topped the lobster was below average. Not worth the money!! It was all very average. read more

Went for a program in one of their private rooms. The service was unbelievably good. But the food, I only took a couple of pictures but the food was really good and presentation was next level. Don't ask me prices, because we ordered from a set menu, but it waz worth it I'm sure. But the food details? She crab soup - thick, almost a paste instead of the soup, but the flavor was sublime, and there was a ton of crab in the soup Salad - it's hard to mess up a good salad, but I've seen it done, thankfully not here. Everything was fresh, presentation was fab, and the vinaigrette dressing was some of the best I've had. Mashed potatoes - mine had a green tint to them, and the flavor had a hint of spinach, but WOW these weee good. Green beans - crisp and well seasoned. Sugar peas - OH MY, these were so good. Crab Cake /Fillet - not my dish, but one of my table mates said the crack cake was amazing. I didn't get any comments on the fillet but it looked good. Salmon - the salmon was good, a tad dry, but the crisp exterior reminded me of a crème brûlée as you could tap the surface and feel that hard coating. The exterior was great, as I said the middle got a little dry. Mushrooms - mushrooms were part of the salmon dish, and they're getting their billing because they were freaking fabulous. You hear me. FREAKING FABULOUS. I could eat mushrooms like this 31 days out of a month and not get tired of them. If the restaurant reads this and wants to slide me the recipe, I would not complain. I used to ride Service to get there, and to leave so I don't really know about the parking but it looked like there was plenty. One of the better parts was you look over the marina and see a number of beautiful boats, small and large and we got to see some of the sunset too. In fact, one of the , one of the teammates had them open up the blinds and let them take a picture of the sunset. It was so beautiful. The service here was so good, really so good. It is direly worth a try. read more

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we had an amazing anniversary dinner here! we had a 7pm reservation on a saturday night. there is a small paid parking lot right out front, and the restaurant validates so bring your ticket inside! we had to wait a few min for our table to be ready. the ambience is very nice, but not toooo fancy. love the view of the water and boats - im sure it's even better in the summer! everything we ate was fabulous! fresh, tasty, and worth the price. we seriously cleaned all of our plates. the menu on their website is slightly different than the one in the restaurant, so don't get too attached to a particular dish. we got a free choice of dessert bc of our special occasion - always appreciated! my only real complaint was that our service was ~too fast~. we had our appetizer for less than 10 min and we were still working on it when our server brought our main courses and asked if he could take the appetizer away. this is a small thing but makes you feel like you're being rushed out. regardless, i would definitely come back! read more

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This is one of my favorite local restaurants for lunch or dinner by the water overlooking the Annapolis Marina. All of the food here is great! The staff is well trained and polite. Not sure what to order? I'm going to make this simple for you: 5oz Filet Mignon, herb mashed potatoes (don't be alarmed looks like guacamole), comes with sauteed pearl onions and mushrooms, broccolini, and I added the grilled shrimp Trust me, this meal looks as good as it tasted. For an additional treat, I did a 3-tier white wine flight. The Italian selection and the French were very good, until we got to the 3rd American varietal, which I sent back, because it completely threw my taste buds off, so they brought me out an extra 2 oz pour of the French selection. This day did not disappoint, the parking is free when you bring in your ticket for validation. The restaurant is also steps away from the water taxi stand if you want a lovely sail to explore other parts of old Annapolis. read more

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Came here for the first time for dinner with a group of friends. Hubby and I ordered the baked oysters, hush puppies, and coconut shrimp appetizer; seafood Greek salad and wedge salad for mains, and; a couple of drinks. Total for us came out to approximately $105. What's hot - Menu. There's something for everyone, including non-seafood, even possibly vegans. The menu isn't long, either, which helps, because it's not overwhelming. - Quality. Delicious! Everything was flavorful and well-seasoned. No weird odors. I loved my baked oysters- great texture and not overly salty. Hubby really liked their coconut shrimp- not overly breaded and a good flavor of coconut. The hush puppies were soft on the inside and slightly crisp on the outside. Their dinner rolls are also served warm and soft, which we all really enjoyed. - Portions. Very good. My salad was enough to get me full and not stuffed. No skimping on the seafood, like the shrimp and crab. Everyone's dishes were good size portions for individuals and to share, but not too much. - Service. Very good. Our group had 6 people, so we chatted for a decent amount of time. The waiter had to come twice to check on us to see if we were ready to order. Very patient. One of our group's husband has a good relationship with some of their staff. When she asked about her husband's friends, the waiter was kind enough to spread the word, so a handful of staff came by to check on her. We also ended up splitting our check amongst us and the waiter got everyone's final balance right. He was so polite about it and on top of his game, which we all appreciated. - Price. Reasonable for the quality and portions. However, it all easily adds up, so be prepared. - Parking. There is a parking lot, which the restaurant will validate. There's a validation machine at the front desk. - Location. Beautiful view of the water nearby. What's not - Service. Highly recommend to make a reservation. This place is popular and busy. They also won't seat you until most or all of your party is there. - Location. Depending on where you're coming from, be prepared for a decent commute time. - Parking. The main option is their parking lot, so availability is dependent on the day and time you come. There's street parking, but it's very limited and not easy to find. Final Answer Would be willing to come back for a special occasion. read more

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Our waitress was lovely. The cream of crab soup was thick tasted like flour and Sherry hardly had any kind of crab meat. I ordered crabcakes but looks like they came fried and full of mush although you guys have great french fries. My parents ordered your fried softshell crabs, although they were prepared in a very strange manner. Thank goodness the dessert was good. We will not be running back to Carol's Creek. read more

My husband and I went to celebrate both our birthdays for lunch. The food was amazing and delicious. Absolutely loved the dockside seating. The weather was perfect for lunch. Service was excellent. Our waiter was funny and very informative. Had great recommendations. read more

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Perfect restaurant for a date night, special occasion, or just a nice dinner outing. They have seating indoors and outdoors. The restaurant is overlooking a beautiful view of the boats and water in downtown Annapolis. The service was very attentive, our waiter John was great! Everything he recommended to us was just as he said it would be. We took my dad here for his birthday and he thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Per the recommendation, most of our party ordered the cream of crab soup and the rockfish entree. Both were delicious! The fried green tomato appetizer was very good as well, the crab is a nice touch. It was more like a small salad, but very good nonetheless. I would return, we had a lovely time. read more

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Oh my God Carol's Creek is now in our top 10 of all-time best restaurants two big reasons 1) incredible food and 2) incredible server, Mike. Now let me tell you about our nights experience -- my wife and I were new into Annapolis. We were celebrating both our birthdays and we were surprised upon searching for best seafood how few places came up and some with mixed reviews; putting that aside we opted to try Carrol's Creek. We had made a reservation prior to our travels and we were absolutely blown away. We only wish we lived closer, can't drive six hours round trip for dinner. Let me tell you about our evening, we had requested an inside table along the window so we can enjoy the view of the marina considering how hot the stretch was in mid June. We were shown to our table immediately upon arrival and Mike, our server, introduced himself, presented us with a happy birthday note card that was on display on the table, he walked us through the evening's special dishes. so many tasty items. It was hard to choose from, but obviously we did and we chose well. We started off our dinner exploration with fried green tomatoes with crab, and as you can see from the photographs, it was a beautifully presented dish and tasted equally as great . Was fresh crisp and it was nice having chunks of crap. For our main dishes, my wife and I shared two dishes, 1) the Thai shrimp and scallops which blew us away. The flavor was just right with the right amount of spice and also 2) the softshell crap, and Mike went and picked two really nice meaty crabs for me, it was cooked to perfection. It was not greasy overly fried. It was really nice. Pleasant taste where the coating basically surrounded the crab, but didn't permeate the crab , this way you tasted the fresh crab flavor underneath. To our great surprise, we learned that our dinner desserts due to our birthdays were on the house that really put a twinkle in our eyes and thank you to the restaurant staff for that ... we were in heaven, enjoying the lime soufflé and a doughnut bread pudding . After dinner, I went enjoy photographing the evening sunset over the marina. Again, what a wonderful evening and a wonderful tasting experience. read more

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The restaurant is quite nice. We sat on the patio. The wait staff was fabulous and friendly. The food was spectacular

Quick seating and service during a busy time (immediately post USNA football game)! Tried the lunch filet mignon (pictured), shrimp and crab pasta, and bruschetta, all winners. Bruschetta was on toasted French bread with pesto, burrata, fresh tomatoes - came with two slices! Annapolis marina was gorgeous, weather was perfect so there were a lot of boats passing by! Cool to be able to see some of the main USNA buildings from our seats! read more

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Certainly there is great view, but waiting for almost an hour for lunch is ridiculous! I saw several people leave before their food arrived. Will not return read more

Wonderful outdoor area! Amazing oysters, great for beautiful weather, wonderful views

The best Sea Scallops we've ever had! Wonderful tastes everywhere, and great presentations with the deep fried phyllo dough on the Scallops. The wine in the Red Wine Onion Soup and Sherry in the Cream of Crab soup are excellent. Nothing is too salty, including the Maryland Crab Dip; it's full of flavors and textures. The view from the covered patio, well it's Annapolis Yacht Basin. The full bar has a great design and is backed up by an extensive wine list. This is full service. read more

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Perfect for a wonderful Sunday brunch experience. Classy place yet not stuffy! Highly recommended!

Had supper there last night both specials short rib with mashed potato's and blackened swordfish over risotto both outstanding had the red onion soup to start which is always well made everything was great including service ! read more

Carrol's Creek Cafe - Blackened swordfish special over risotto outstanding - Seafood Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

We had a group gathering here today with a party of 9. My wife ordered a crab cake platter. I ordered the cream of crab soup and the rockfish tacos. We've experienced plenty of wonderful crab cakes in the MD area over the last 30 years, and this isn't one of them. These were advertised as jumbo lump, and it was devoid of lump and had zero flavor to it. She said her fries were flaccid. I fared better with the cream of crab soup and rockfish tacos. The crab had crab lump in it, and it was supposed to have a bit of sherry in it. I couldn't really tell it had any sherry in it. The rockfish tacos were panko breaded and were tasty, but I couldn't help think how much better they would have been grilled or blackened. This was our first time here and it was over lunch. We might try a different time over dinner. read more

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We checked out this waterfront cafe for dinner one night. The service was terrific and we really enjoyed their signature scallop appetizer. It was so unusual and tasted fabulous. I had a lemony shrimp pasta dish with crab and asparagus that was absolutely divine. It was so light and filled with layers of flavor. Highly recommended. We would definitely return to this terrific place. read more

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We were from out of town, so parking was a little challenging. But our waiter, Adam, was the best; he made sure I ordered a second cocktail. We sat outside overlooking the water, and it was perfect weather. My parents and I tasted each other's food, but my crab cake platter was the best. Don't share the crab cake platter. read more

Carrol's Creek Cafe - View from the pier - Seafood Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

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Stopped in for a quick bite after reading about their Cream of Crab Soup. Parking was found easily in the Marina area which is a pay to park lot. The outdoor seating overlooking spa creek and the drawbridge was awesome. We enjoyed looking out over the water and seeing all of the docked boats. Our server was nice and very thorough with everything. He was helpful with the drink lists and great with the kids. I ended up having a couple of local brews and the Cream Of Crab Soup - $12.00 rich with crabmeat and a touch of sherry. Judged Maryland's best. I was a bit worried about the sherry, but thankfully it is just a touch and doesn't sweeten the soup up much. I'm in no way capable of determining it to be Maryland's best, but I can tell you the soup was delicious. It was creamy, had plenty of crab meat, good portion and filling. My wife had the Maryland vegetable crab - $10 with a classic tomato base and a touch of Old Bay. I had a spoonful or two and enjoyed that as well. I'd have liked more old bay in it!! I'm so glad we stopped in for the view, the soup and the friendly atmosphere. Thanks guys! read more