I had no idea this place existed til a coworker of mine selected this place to go on his last-day. 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! read more

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My wife and I were looking to try something new in Annapolis and came across Chessie's Wharf on Yelp. When we arrived, it was pretty busy. All the outdoor seating was full, and inside there was only one table available. Most of the tables are larger, so we noticed some groups sharing space, which actually worked out fine. The restaurant has a great open-air feel even indoors thanks to the large garage-style door that opens up an entire wall. For drinks, my wife ordered iced tea and I had a Peach Mule. The mule was good, but next time I'd skip the rim garnish. They also have a big beer selection, and the prices seemed very reasonable. For food, we ordered the brisket burger (single patty with cheese, topped with shaved brisket, jalapeño slaw, raw onion, pickles, and sauce). They offer a deal where you can add a side and drink for $5, so we added onion rings and also ordered the Serpent Fries as an appetizer. The fries came out first and looked great and they did not disappoint. Fresh cut with bacon, pico, scallions, and a serpent sauce (seemed like a beer cheese). Really flavorful, I did ask for ranch, which was an extra $0.50. I understand charging for extras, but not everyone uses ketchup or mustard, so that felt a little unnecessary. The burger came out shortly after, and it was excellent. We split it, and it was packed with flavor. Honestly, adding bacon would make it even better a "Triple B" (Bacon, Brisket, Burger) would be perfect. The only letdown was the onion rings. The onions inside were very thin and overcooked, leaving them dried out with little flavor. Even without the over-frying, the onions themselves just didn't have much taste. Definitely something they could improve. Overall, it's a great spot for burgers and fries, and we'll definitely be back for that. We saw other dishes come out that looked good too, so there's more to try next time. read more

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BLUF: RAR beer and bar eats like burgers and tots with minimal parking. What I love about Chessie's Wharf is that it plays on the local lore of Chessie the Sea Monster. Also, the decor is great and the tap line is long. Aside from RAR beers there are a few rotating handles with beer from "guest" breweries. But no need to venture out to guest brews, RAR has great selections. If you're not a beer drinker they also have spirits and seltzers. I'm not sure about wine but I suspect they have a few options. Foood selections are comforting and simple - mostly burgers, wings, fries, tots and salads. For slightly more special options they have a brisket burger, crab dip and a few other tantalizing selections. I'll gladly work my way through the whole menu. I love that they brand Chessie into the buns. So cute! Chessie's has bar seating and lots of community tables so introverts be aware. When the weather is nice they have a great patio. To relive the memories of this great neighborhood bar, they sell merch and canned beer. read more

Came in yesterday around 4pm and had a really unpleasant experience with the blonde young women host. From the moment we walked in, she rolled her eyes at us, and it honestly felt like we were bothering her just by being there. She also sighed at us multiple times during the interaction, which came off as very dismissive and unprofessional. There was no welcoming attitude at all--just short responses and clear irritation. We also had some concerns about cleanliness in the host area and the personal hygiene of the blonde host, which added to the negative impression of the visit. I understand restaurants can get busy and people can have off days, but basic courtesy is the bare minimum for a host stand. The rest of the staff and the food were fine, but that first impression really set a negative tone for the visit. Not what you expect when going out to eat. read more

The BEST smash burgers in Annapolis. I'm talking 10/10. Crispy lace beef to perfection. Great drink selection as well! I can't wait to go back. read more

Chessie’s Wharf - Unreal Smash burger - Bars Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

If you're all about that perfect smashburger -- juicy, flavorful, and charred just right -- Chessie's Wharf absolutely delivers. This cozy West Annapolis spot has quickly become my go-to for casual eats, great beer, and big burger satisfaction. The Smashburgers - Hands down the highlight here. The burgers are cooked to juicy perfection with that delicious seared crust every smashburger should have, topped with fresh ingredients, and served with crispy fries or tots on the side. Each bite is rich, savory, and exactly what you're craving when hunger strikes. Atmosphere & Vibe - It's lively without being overwhelming -- perfect for a laid-back lunch, a relaxed dinner with friends, or a pre-game bite before heading out. The beer selection is expansive and pairs incredibly well with the food. Extras That Impress - Beyond the burgers, the menu has great options like wings and sandwiches, and everything tastes fresh and thoughtfully prepared. Service is friendly, the patio seating is a bonus on nice days, and the whole place feels welcoming. Pro Tip: Grab a seat early on weekends -- this place fills up fast because word is out on how good the food is. Bottom Line: If you're craving one of the best smashburgers in Annapolis -- with great beers and a fun, chill atmosphere to match -- Chessie's Wharf deserves a full five stars. read more

Love this place! I'm not a beer drinker at all...BUT this is a fun place to open up your pallet to the idea of bear. Their beer is different than any other beer I've had, and that's not a bad thing. They brew their own beer which makes this place more special.Their beers are lactose so they have a more creamier vibe, especially the sours. They also sell their beers in cans, which I've taken advantage of. I normally get a flight just to taste different beers to see what kind of beer I actually like. They also have regular cocktails which are pretty good (about $13-$15 each). The service has been consistent the 3-4 times I've been. Their servers and bartenders have always been friendly and helpful. The set up makes you feel like you're near a beach with all the windows and patio seating, etc. The music has also been pretty decent. The food is probably the best bar food I've had...seriously. The food is pricey...especially when their 5 $17 crab balls. The crab balls didn't really have filler at all and they were tasty, but too expensive for the quantity. Their burgers/sandwiches are smaller than a regular burger but honestly the perfect size from a business perspective, that's the case with all their serving sizes honestly. Anyways, their burger is juicy well seasoned and the crab cake sandwich is decent. The crab cake sandwich isn't the BEST crab cake sandwich I've had, but it wasn't bad. I would get the burger over the crab cake sandwich. Their Honey Old Bay wings are my favorite so far out of their wing flavors. Their wings are the perfect size and fried just right. The parking lot can be tight but there is also plenty of parking on the street. Check out the cute little ice cream spot down the street too! read more

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A litany of beer options on tap and to go if you like. Well lit atmosphere with great service. The food was top tier. The brisket burger was my favorite. The loaded tots with crab meat on top was a nice change of pace. I plan to try them with their chili next time. I did have a chili cheese dogs. Standard hotdog was the chili was very good might I add. I like that this spot had a guest list for on tap brews. I I'll definitely be returning very soon. I think our bartender was Kenny? He was great. My apologies if I messed up the name. read more

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I thought the food here was decent. The burger was good and came with tater tots. The fish and chips were good too but I think other places in Annapolis have better fish and chips. I liked the cocktail that I had. It had bourbon, mango puree, agave, bitters and lemon. Overall the food was good, but I'm not sure if it was memorable enough to come back again. The service was great and the place had a casual and open layout. read more

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My wife and I came in here the other evening, 6/10, and the treatment we received, I just wasn't able to shake off. We walked in and were maliciously greeted. The young hostess rolled her eyes when we came in and scoffed when we asked to be seated as a party of 2. But once sat, we had beers and our server, Alexa, was amazing! Completely juxtaposing our entrance. Funnily enough, the girl who had "greeted" us was running our food. We were once again treated poorly. She had messed up my wife's meal, and was INSISTING that my wife had lied about the original order (and never came back with our ranch even though we later realized we were charged for it). Overall, beer and food were good... but the hostess was unacceptable!! read more

We stopped by for snacks and drinks. The outdoor patio was perfect for the beautiful Saturday afternoon. This Wharf is walking distance from the Navy Marine Corp Stadium. The RAR Oktoberfest hit the spot. We smacked on the pretzel bites and tater tots. Friendly staff that offered drink suggestions. Nice pre game before heading downtown. read more

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Great beer selection. Most of them were really good. Food was good. Server was pleasant. Appreciated that she took our to-go beers outside while we were enjoying our flights. Wish they had Fresh J's in 4-packs. read more

Picked this place for the chill atmosphere, outdoor seating, and wide beer selection. When we arrived there was some confusion about how to get seated as there's stairs and people waiting around for tables and no real "host service". We went to the counter and surprisingly, even though there were empty tables and bar seats, we were told there's a 25min wait because "there are people ahead of you." I assure you it was not 25 min and there were not many people seated before us. in fact, more people left so this was confusing. Got drinks at the bar but children aren't allowed there and they don't have any waiting area. Just FYI. Otherwise it's a kid- and dog-friendly spot with kid menus. Also asked about the happy hour menus that were displayed on a holiday Monday. Was assured there was happy hour by the host boy, but when we ordered we were told there's host boy was wrong and they took the menus away. Ok. It's not like this was the beginning of the shift at 11am--no it's 2pm and you have to wonder if people who ordered before were able to enjoy a deal that was withheld from us specifically. The food portions were small for kids and even for the burger. Ended up ordering an extra fries just to fill us up better. The affogato martini was special and cute but a little too sweet. I think vanilla ice cream with liquor was just a little too much. Should've been adjusted with something bitter rather than the same formula as an espresso martini. The beers were evidently good and other than the confusion and poor service from a select individual we had a good experience and would return. read more

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Cool spot good beer good food good service I would go again when traveling though Maryland again.

Second time coming here and a great experience both times. It is a small restaurant with a small parking lot - we didn't have to wait for seats or parking this time but be prepared you may have to. There is street parking in case. My husband and I sat right at the bar on a Friday night around 7. It was crowded but there were a few seats. We each got a flight, split tots, and got burgers. There are a TON of beers on tap - definitely recommend a flight! If you've never been, RAR has really crazy sours! We each tried a few and they were all insane and delicious! They had a Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal inspired sour - amazing. Foodwise, it's a small menu but everything we got was great. The burgers are $11 for a single for $13 for a double, no side included. We split an order of cheesy tots. Everything was great - the burgers are kind of smash burger style. Our Bartender was attentive, and our food and drinks came out fast. On our way out we got a bunch of single cans to take home - I love that you don't have to get 4 of a kind! They have a TON of flavors so make sure to check that out. Overall, we had a great time, food and drinks are great. In the summer- they have a nice patio! Only suggestion is to get a few more low top tables as folks with mobility issues need these and there are only 2 inside. We'll be back! read more

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Come here a lot! Love the rotating beers but my fave is country ride and the Hefeweizen! Love their happy hour- I got a $2 hot dog and we also got nachos! $5 RAR beers for HH as well. Love sitting by the bar but the outside is nice too especially in the warmer months. Love the bar tenders/ servers they are great and quick to refill your beer! Definitely recommend! read more

Chessie’s Wharf - Bars Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

First, let me say that we were very surprised at the ratings for this place. We stopped here on our way to the Navy football stadium. When we arrived, we were greeted by a very nice young man who seated us within a few minutes although it was pretty crowded. Our waiter was Douggie and he was not only funny but had great recommendations and answered our questions with detail. He made our experience amazing. I ordered the "You Wild," wings which were a combination of BBQ and Buffalo sauce! I absolutely LOVED them! I asked for a side of sauce and it came out quickly. I also loved the painkiller drink! It was very tropical! My husband had the brisket burger and tater tots. He said both of them were absolutely amazing. It was a very lively restaurant with lots of nice Christmas decorations. We sat family style with other groups and were lucky enough to sit next to 3 people that we talked to the entire time we were there, making the experience all the better. We will definitely be visiting here again when we go to Annapolis! We highly recommend! read more

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So I asked my Waze to take me to Annapolis and it took me straight to Melvin Ave. I was in the mood for a brewery and there was Chessie's, 400' away. I sat at the bar and the bartender immediately provided me with both the food & brews menus and I had to try the mysterious described Dark Side Deluxe and I paired it with an amply portioned fish sandwich. Both were decadently delicious. I also had the coastal shandy, which was just the right balance of sweet and hops. The tasting room was full of good spirits & vibes and the bartender always checked in on me to make sure I was good. read more

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Wonderful burgers and service! We will definitely be back. Ambiance is fun. Great spot off Beaton path.

We were kind of the last customers served for the day at 8:30pm - as an out of towner quite surprising the whole city's restaurants close at 9pm but overall great ambiance, tables were nice and big and mostly inviting Felt a little rushed to finish in 30 mins - beers were good just not great! We would love to come back next time through town read more

Chessie’s Wharf - Locals grabbing a beer - Bars Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

3.5 stars if I could. I was thrilled when RAR accounted they'd be opening a West Annapolis location a few years ago. I anxiously followed all the construction updates and visited sometime during their first couple weeks. I've since been here many times but am just getting around to typing up a review. The good: -happy hour deals! $5 core beers and pretty good food options. I'm partial to the wings & fries option. -guest taps! They've had some fun ones, but by far my favorite is when they have Lunch from Maine Beer Co. -location! Not downtown, closer to home, and walkable to another favorite, Always Ice Cream. The bad: -it's definitely more of a restaurant. With so few breweries in Annapolis I was looking forward to more of the brewery vibe. They have communal tables but there are TONS of kids and you have to wait to be seated there. Since it's server-service only at the tables it doesn't feel right to take that space if you're only coming in for a beer. -the flies. Holy moly, the flies. -the parking. Plan on finding street parking. The staff are hit or miss. Some are super friendly and some don't give you the time of day. Hoping if I go more eventually I'll get to know some of them better! read more

Happy to be able to come to Annapolis instead of Cambridge, it is a shorter drive from where we live. I love a good Chessie burger. The OOOs have dropped a bit to me in the flavor, but still OK. They have a bunch of different cocktails etc. The not so great: the parking is horrible. They opened at 11, got here at 11:30, and we had to find a side street to park on and walk down (this was during the week, not a weekend). The lot is pretty much half of a lot. Also, there are only long tables to seat people at besides the bar stools. It's good for every once in a while. read more

I love love LOVE RAR. But I live in Kent Island and can't justify driving an hour to Cambridge for their draft brews. When I heard they were opening one up in Annapolis, I was so happy! I've been to Chessie's Wharf multiple times since it opened in late January and I gotta say it's always a great experience. A much quicker driver than heading to Cambridge! The staff are friendly and happy to be there, the food is always great and the beer is (as always) incredible. The interior role its namesake provides a nautical vibe that perfectly captures the location it's in. Every hour there's a wall of singing fish that will sing a song! The vibes are all around immaculate. Unfortunately I have to dock a star off although it pains me. Why? Well because as much I love this location it's incredibly small. The first time I went (over a month after it opened) it was packed. I had to wait 2hrs to be seated. It was worth it but I doubt most people will have the same amount of patience as me. Chessie's Wharf is an incredible small area with limited parking. The first time I went, I visited around 6pm on a Saturday night and it was packed the entire time with barely any room to stand. And unfortunately all the beer was tapped out that day (including guest drafts). All they had were cans for sale, which wasn't a problem especially since they offered me a chilled glass but it certainly was disheartening that the cans they had for sale were limited (RAR is a popular brewery i am unsurprised it doesn't help that they get their beer from HQ since there's no space to brew it from the location!) Every other time I go I always try to go when they open because by 1pm it remains packed pretty much the entire day. Even when I go before it opens there's usually a line of at least 10 people formed outside at least 20 mins before the doors open. Small space, parking and always packed. With it getting warmer I expect that to continue or get worse! Overall Chessie's Wharf is a great addition to the Anne Arundel County brewery scene. It's nice RAR is finally expanding beyond Dorchester county and its cans at various liquor stores in the state. I just wish that Chessie's Wharf had a bigger space and more parking. Hopefully RAR continues to expand to to the western shore and open another location in the next year or two. read more

Chessie’s Wharf - Triple chessie burger with bacon and a side of tots. - Bars Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

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Wow, been dining in this building for 30 years but this rendition is 100% new! It's a beer bar at its heart but its open air atmosphere is a trip to the park! A beautiful place to come on a beautiful day. The menu is limited but the Chessie Deluxe burger, I substituted fried onions for raw, was delicious. The smash style burger was full of beefy flavor, unfortunately the roll is too soft to hold up to the delicious burgers. Outstanding service and friendly faces make the experience best in class! read more

Chessie’s Wharf - Cheesie Deluxe no raw onions, fried instead - Bars Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

There's a lot love about this place. First, let's talk about the BEER, food feedback at the end; There are a lot of breweries. They're not all good... then there is RAR. They made a name for themselves in the very out of the way town of Cambridge, MD and people would STILL travel hours and line up for another hour to buy the beer. It's that good. The beer is excellent. All of it. Some of the best around. Some reviews here have talked about cost, so let me put that into perspective; They have $5 pints every day! ...along with $6 and $7 options. You can sit in Annapolis and drink their very flavorful Lite offering for 5 bucks. That's not bad. The beers many come here for would be the New Englands and Fruited Sours and those are $9 pours. While it is more than I like to spend on a beer, from the source, at least it is a 16 oz pour!! You do not have to search far to find breweries giving you sad little 10-12 oz. pours for the same price. So have a couple of the high ABV pints, enjoy them, and jump to the $5/$6 options which is what you should be drinking anyway after those 9% hazys. They have flights for $10! Four different Four oz. RAR pours for 10 bucks. That is pretty good. You can sample beers that people are lining up next to you to buy in $9 to-go cans, but you get to try several different varieties fresh from the draft. And finally, in addition to a huge selection and variety of their own beer, they have a constantly rotating selection of guest taps. Usually 2 beers each from 4 different brewers. It's a different list every time I go in. They also have a full liquor menu of craft cocktails I'd like to try. I have seen many of them served, made with extreme care, and guests seem happy. With all that, it is not a surprise that this place has been packed every weekend and most weeknight evenings. It's a mixed blessing, of course. You want them to do well, but you would like to get a seat. They do have a large outdoor heated deck that is just going to keep getting better as the weather warms up. The staff is great- Management, bartenders, and servers. Very friendly and enthusiastic. If they had any opening month bumps they are constantly correcting and hiring new staff to fill in. I'm sure the popularity, while appreciated, exceeded their expectations and they would have doubled the size of this place had they known. That said, it's really beautiful inside with long community tables that make you feel like you are in a proper social beer garden. Get to know your neighbors. Enjoy it. The FOOD is all excellent but served in comically small portions. There is no getting around that. You look at the menu, you read the descriptions, your sandwich comes and you did not know they even made rolls that small. It is unfortunate, but just know that ahead of time. You are getting child sized meals but at adult quality. Look at this as a place to drink great beer with friends. The food should be something to munch on while enjoying a draft. If you come with a group as a dinner spot you may be disappointed. If cost is not an option for you, then just order extra food/sides and you'll be fine. I look at this as a place to drink that has snacks, rather than a place for food that has beer. I tried the Chessie Burger which is an excellent smash burgher. Nothing not to like but the size. Same with the Cheesesteak. I was shocked by the tiny bun, but it was stuffed full of rib eye with a unique beer cheese sauce. The loaded tots vary... sometimes they can use a little more "loading", but all good. The Fish and Chips are a unique offering to this location and were very good, if not small. The couple next to me got the lobster rolls which are listed as market price and cost $35 each. They were plump chock full of lobster, but they were turned off by the amount of food they got for the price. Buffalo wings look great. They are sold by weight so you'll get a pound of wings which seems on par, from a portion standpoint, with other pubs. My friend got the veggie burger and said it was probably the best veggie burger he's ever had. Only other nit is the servers will ask you if you want chips or side of sauce (when I asked for hot sauce for my cheesesteak) but all that is an added cost. It's not a lot, but just ask "how much" anytime someone offers to bring you something. It's okay, I know that's effort on their part I just wanted to know up front. So, by the time I added a small side of potato chips and hot sauce, my mini cheese steak was $16. I've had $16 cheese steaks that were the size of my arm. This isn't that. So, even with a couple nits up top, yes, this place is still 5 stars. How could it not be? They have no reason to increase the portion size of the food when you can't get a seat on the weekend as it is. :) Come for the beer! Everything else is just gravy on your experience. Such a well planned out establishment. Enjoy. Bring friends. Buy some 4 packs to-go. read more

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Delicious food, fun ambiance, great service! Next time I really want to try some wings, they looked so good! Also, if you're a fan of funnel cake, you'll Love the fried Twinkies! read more

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Wow!!! Dropped in a whim while in Annapolis and it's great. Super atmosphere, great service nice menu choices. My wife's burger was excellent. She commented that it was like an old school burger. Fries and onion rings great. Nice bar and massive beer choices. I thought the build your own six pack from the beer fridge is cool. My crab cake was average and not on par with other restaurants in Annapolis in fact it tasted more like a crab cake from New Orleans. Parking is rough but it's a cool place and glad to see it was packed. Welcome addition to Annapolis read more

This is our favorite watering hole. The staff is really friendly, they have a great team, service is ace even when they're slammed. Orders are taken and filled really quick. Love the outdoor space and the fisherman's wharf design of the building. All the details at this joint are thoughtful, playful, and intentional. It makes for a fantastic place to hang out with friends or kick it by yourself to kill time. The craft beer selection is unmatched. RaR makes some tried and trusted beers, some of the best in the area available in draft, and on top of that the brew co. keeps an extensive rotating selection of new beer/ale creations brewed by them, plus a rotating draft/can menu that always has good picks. They are known for their IPAs and incredibly unique, diverse fruity milkshake sours. Also fun seasonal cocktails, and a wine list. I love the straightforward but actually good food menu. Yes it's burgers sandwiches tots fries like any brewery, but it's not greasy or huge portions. You can get a good bite to eat and beer. Go here. Actually don't, because given how great it is, it gets crowded. But the wait is never long and you can pack in around the bar or building while waiting for a table. read more

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We came with our dog on a hot summer day and our server brought him a bowl of water (with ice) without us asking. We really appreciated that! Sitting by the tables on the right of the restaurant provided some nice shade and breeze. We enjoyed our wings and lobster roll. The orange crush could use an extra splash of liquor but it was refreshing. read more

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Was told 20 minute wait, hung around for 50 minutes with a 1 year old child before throwing in the towel and leaving. If they had just been up front about the wait time we would have gone somewhere else! There were even a bunch of seats open as the wait stretched on, but apparently the waiters told host not to seat anyone because the kitchen was too busy. They have a small menu consisting almost entirely of fried food and burgers - how is that not manageable? read more

The food and service were great. The cheesesteak was yummy and my husband wouldn't stop talking about the Mac & cheese. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Music is loud and the acoustics are bad, but the food and service are great. Not overly-priced, and an extensive drink menu. You sit at long, high picnic tables so it's great for large parties, but you'll never hear each other talk. I think it's the really high ceiling. They have good appetizers. read more

Food and service were fabulous . My wife asked me to come again during the fall season. Strongly recommend visiting if you're in the neighborhood. read more

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Food was great, many beer options, and service was great. Open seating concept. Has a parking lot but fills quickly.

Wait time about 20-25 minutes. I got the text via toast app to let me know my table was ready. Def Order a beer while you wait Or walk around and enjoy the breeze. Good music, good vibes. Great ambiance of chill and laughter. Congested but still spacious. Family friendly. You have the option to sit indoor or outdoor. A busy Thursday night but we got our meals out in time. Staff were attentive despite looking like chickens with no heads. Food was great, single patties cooked well done. My fish and chips cooked to crisp, well done. Our drafts were a combination of funk... fruity, and spice. Hubby and I also shared the foam lovers rock a draft of a coffee lover's delight. Bathrooms clean and tidy and there's a baby station available. Def enjoyed my time here with my family and our meals hit the spot. Get yo' brewing on read more

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The place is very loud, they have done nothing to improve the noise level, and with all of the hard surfaces, you can barely hear the person next to you. The food is marginal. The onion rings were store bought, frozen and heated up. The safest thing are the wings. There is a good variety of beer, and other drinks are fine. It's a nice neighborhood location, reducing the number of tourists. There is great potential, but having been open for over a year they are slow to make improvements. read more

We had very good burgers and tots. They have a kid menu. The service was excellent. It was little loud inside but we sat outside and it was quite peaceful. My granddaughter really enjoyed it. The beer is excellent. We will be back. read more

I'm a big fan of the affiliated RAR Brewing brewery/foodpub out in Cambridge so I put Chessie's Wharf near the top of my list of spots to check out when I heard they were expanding closer to the DC area. Chessie's Wharf just opened last month; drove up from Fairfax County in Virginia late Sunday afternoon last week to check it out. First thing I noticed was that it seemed to be in a prime location in West Annapolis within just a 5-7 minute walking distance from the Navy football stadium, which was nice. There was limited space in the parking lot, but I was able to find a spot and there is plenty of (free) street parking available on a Sunday. Upon entry, the place was smaller than I thought it would be, though was very packed for both inside and outside seating. There was a bit of a waitlist for seating but, luckily, a spot opened up at the bar after 5 minutes or so so I grabbed that. RAR Brewing is known locally for their excellent craft beers, though they're probably most well-known for their Out of Order series of sour ale (fruity sour) beers. These beers were available in abundance at Chessie's Wharf (and happen to be my favorite series of beers from RAR), so I ordered a couple pints, including the Blueberry Birthday Surprise smoothie, as well as a flight of their other flavors. The beers were all fantastic as expected. I did notice that the pricing for most of their 16oz pints was $9, which is slightly higher than their pint pricing in Cambridge. Flights of 5 of pretty much any beer you want at a smaller size are also available, though I don't recall the pricing (though remember it was reasonable). In addition to beers, RAR Brewing also has very solid pub food, in particular the popular Chessie burger, which I've for a long time felt are some of the best burgers in the D.C. area. I ordered the burger here at Chessie's and the burger was great, just like it is at the Cambridge location. Like the beer, I noticed the burger was also slightly (by maybe a $1 or so) more expensive than it is in Cambridge (was $11 just for the burger a la carte). Overall the food and drink menu they have at Chessie's Wharf is basically the same as what they have in Cambridge so if you're familiar with the selections there, they apply here as well, albeit slightly pricier it seems. (The food/drink at Chessie's Wharf and other RAR Brewing locations is a bit pricer than most other food pubs you may be used to) Chessie's Wharf has most of the other RAR beer offerings available, such as the Nanticoke Nectar and Pulp, and even has beer offerings from other popular outside breweries like 450 North and Dewey Beer Company. With that said, and as a warning, quite a few of the beers stated on their menu actually weren't available; the bartender ended up having to write down for me the list of beers available for the type I was looking for. The fact that there was only one TV for the seating inside with no TVs directly facing the bar was also slightly off-putting. Despite (minor) concerns about lack of seating space during peak hours, number of TVs, and pricing - the high-quality local craft beer and high-quality food means this spot definitely gets a recommendation from me. I'll definitely be back when I find the time! read more

Cannot recommend enough. The food, service, and of course beer are spot on. The staff are professional and knowledgeable and friendly. Great spot. I'll be a regular. Great vibe. Fresh. read more

Burger is top! Beer selection is unmatched, especially with the visiting taps. Chessie's always comes through! Recommendation: pass on the crab cake. read more