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!!!

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.

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.

The goat is great. You walk in and feel like you discovered a secret spot. Something special. A…read morelittle place making great drinks, unique Latin inspired food and good specials. If they have a soup of the day, I usually get it and it's always good. The food is pretty, the plates are colorful and the cocktails are carefully made. Give them a try! It's a small place, but they are usually on top of things. If not, give 'em a minute. It's worth it. There is a small dog friendly patio out back.

Kind of a hidden gem as it's a block away from Dock Street and two blocks from Main Street. Well…read moreworth the visit. My girlfriend and I were staying for a night at the Gibson's Inn just a block away and so we stumbled upon this place just from walking around. Glad we came here for dinner. Excellent little corner restaurant and cocktail bar. There was live music in the corner while we were there, dim lighting, nice decor, friendly service, and the pièce de résistance: a phenomenal meal. My girlfriend had the blackened mahi burger, and I had the steak burrito, stuffed to capacity, drenched in red sauce and crema, exquisitely prepared and presented. Washed down with a local IPA. If we lived locally we would come here a lot more often. As is, we promise to come back when we are back in Annapolis, whenever that may be!

Fantastic! Having been a consumer of raw shell/fish for several decades, I have to say that the…read morepresentation, quality, and variety is excellent. This is some of the best ceviche I've had to boot. Good customer service, nice environment; looking forward to going again.

We went to Seasalt for a date night and really enjoyed it…read more We started with six oysters, fried oysters, and ceviche. For dinner, we had the clam pasta, scallops, and mushrooms, and everything we ordered was excellent. We finished with the bread pudding for dessert. We also tried the Seasalt Daiquiri, Barrel Aged Manhattan, and Old Maryland Fashioned and enjoyed all three. The atmosphere was great for a date night. It is nice without feeling too formal, and the service was great throughout the evening. This was an easy 5-star experience for us. The food, drinks, service, and atmosphere were all great, and we'll definitely be back.

Excellent. Kristy kale. Crab cakes. Salad. Burger…read more Good service. Highly recommend.

My group stopped by for lunch and loved our experience at Preserve! We started off with the…read morehousemade kombucha (lemon and lavender flavor) which was amazing! It's made in small batches and runs out quickly. I wasn't able to get a refill on this because they sold out! Definitely worth a try if you're a kombucha lover For appetizers we tried the crispy kale, preserve pickles, and pickled green tomato salad. The kale was the favorite, hands down. It was so perfectly crispy with the most delicious cumin yogurt dollops. I could have eaten 3 more bowls of this! You have to try it The pickles and tomato salad were about equally good. Pickles were fresh and crunchy. Not too sour. Salad was also fresh and paired well with the goat cheese crumbles. For mains I can only speak to what I ordered which was the brunch burger. It was delicious! Ingredients were high quality, egg was perfectly runny, and overall everything about this burger was very well balanced. My friends also enjoyed their entrees and there were no complaints!

Relaxed and friendly oyster bar in the heart of Annapolis with such a welcoming vibe and nautical…read moredecor (old photos of sailors). Waitstaff is very friendly and accommodating. Menu focuses on both Chesapeake and west coast oysters. They also have a variety of salads, seafood and libations. We ordered a dozen oysters (4 different Chesapeake ones, 3 of each). They came with a vinaigrette and a spicy cocktail sauce. Server explained each one to us. They were fresh, clean tasting and delicious! We also got the smoked whitefish dip. It was creamy and smoky, topped with caviar and came with flatbread style sesame crackers. It was light and savory. My companion ordered the tuna sashimi special. It had melt in your mouth toro marinated in yuzu and sesame sauce. It was topped with seaweed and came with a side of kimchi aioli. It was definitely the star dish. Will need to come back to try other seafood dishes and drinks.

Uhmmmmmm... We…read moreordered some oyster, and they were out of one type, replacing to something else without asking us. Maryland oyster was pretty good but clam was very oceany and sandy. Whitefish Dip was fine but way too much mayo than the fish. Bread & Butter was disappointing. It shouldn't be something they charge. The bread probably was from supermarket and it wasn't chive butter but green onion. OG Caesar was basically wedge salad with heavy pesto oil, overall oily and salty. Lomi Lomi Salmon... Not good. Hamachi probably was the best thing. Happy hour drinks was the best thing.

I'm not one to normally one to write a review but Level small plates was one of my wife's and I…read morefavorite date spots a few years back, so when we were back in town we decided to come back to one of our favorite places! We were very excited to try new menu items and the famous gimlet. Service was great, our server was very friendly and knowledgeable. The food and drinks were good, our favorite avocado tacos did not disappoint! What made our experience go from good to bad quickly was what seemed to be the chef coming to our table reeking of cigarettes and alcohol and proceeding to hover over us for what felt like an inappropriately long time. Our server looked embarrassed as if this is a reoccurring event. Although I appreciate the chef coming to check on us it was a bit uncomfortable. We will be returning to one of our favorite date spots, however we hope next time we will have a better experience.

Level Small Plates is a place we've been to several times, and overall it remains a solid Annapolis…read morespot for sharing plates, having drinks, and enjoying a relaxed dinner. On our most recent visit, we ordered the charcuterie board, pork belly, short ribs, and steamed mussels. The charcuterie board is always nice, and the food overall was very good. The pork belly and short ribs gave the meal some richer, heavier flavors, while the mussels helped round things out. The only downside this time was the service. Normally service here is good, but our waiter was really slow during this visit. It was also louder than usual, possibly because of a party or larger group nearby. That is not usually our experience here, so I'd treat it more as an off night than a reason not to return. Still a good spot, and we'll go back.

Leo has only gotten better since their opening a few years ago ... this was our second visit (we…read moredined previously the week of the opening). Really impressed with the elevated food at Leo - ambiance was elegant and service friendly. Though we sat at a table, we'd note that bar looked great! We ordered the (Snakehead) Fish & Grits .. excellent dish and great flavor profile - you'll love it! Also got the scallops at the recommendation of the server - very nice. These were complimented by a starters including oysters, a salad and a side of Brussel Sprouts. HITS: Fish & Grits, Oysters

Very expensive for what it is…read more Catfish Toast - it was fine a bit burnt. Oyster - it was fine but $6 each??? Fried Grits - it was very soft, not good... Catfish Sandwich - not bad at least fish was moist. Steak - it was fine, overly dressed with sauce feel like they are covering something. Snakehead Corn Risotto - the fish was very dry. Not sure why this place is popular..