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    Ketch 22

    4.0 (417 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Baked Lump Crab Dip
    Art R.

    This is a great little restaurant right on the water at the north end of Chesapeake beach. We met some friends there for dinner last night. The restaurant is part of the Herrington Harbor complex. It's a neat waterfront property with some tables overlooking the harbor. Although it was very cold outside, the restaurant was warm and inviting. Our table was ready right on time for our reservation. The server was friendly and knowledgeable. We started with fried pickles and crab dip. The fried pickles were very thick, which made them unique. The crust seemed to be cornmeal based, and was extra crispy. The crab dip was very cheesy. It was delicious, but I wish it had a little more crab. My wife had the meatloaf. Tasty, plenty of beef, and a different take on meatloaf. I had the buffalo chicken sandwich and it was excellent. Crispy and saucy at the same time. The grilled cheese and crab soup looked good - I'll add them to my must try list. Service, food, ambiance were all top notch. Get out of the city, and drive til you hear waves for a great dining experience!

    Plastic cup for inside dining.
    Tim T.

    09.13.25 My wife and I decided to head to Ketch 22 for an early dinner. When we pulled into the parking lot, it was completely packed, which worried me since I didn't think we'd need a reservation before 5 p.m. To my surprise, when we walked in the restaurant was only partially filled, and the bar area was empty, so we took seats there so we could also watch the college football games that were on the tvs. The bartender explained that she had noticed the same thing when she arrived -- the lot was full, but it turned out there was a wedding reception scheduled next door later in the evening. We already knew what we wanted before we left home: the pork tacos, which are a favorite of ours. My wife ordered hers with cucumber salad, while I went with the fresh-cut fries. Both dishes came out just as good as always -- flavorful, fresh, and consistent. Between the quality of the food, the relaxed atmosphere, and even some live music outside, it made for another enjoyable visit. We'll definitely be back.

    Jumbo Lump Crab Cake
    Diane W.

    Great view, great service and great food, what more can you ask for on a Saturday afternoon. This spot is located inside of a resort, however you don't have to be a guest to enjoy the good eats. Let me start by saying the server was very attentive and knowledgeable. I started off with an orange crush, which was tasty. Then followed up with a crab cake entree with rice and Caesar salad which was all tasty. I do think the price was a bit high for the platter--I feel like the cakes could've been a bit larger I would recommend the platter if don't mind paying $59 for it, however it can be a meal for 2 if you make it.

    Chesapeake Sticky Wings
    Danita W.

    The customer service was great! Love the location as you can look out to see Chesapeake Bay. For the time of day, we ordered appetizers Deviled eggs and wings. They were delicious, well seasoned, and plenty for more than 2 people. For entrees, we ordered them the Ketchch 22 speciality burger and Rock fish nuggets and salad. Will visit again

    Hairy tuna

    Hoping to celebrate my birthday today with an enjoyable meal at Ketch 22. Unfortunately after eating just a portion of the ahi tuna salad I was met with a black hair! I informed my server who gave me an apologetic sorry darlin. I was offered another salad but as I was revolted I opted out

    Ahi Tuna Tacos
    Deb W.

    Ketch 22 was a go to for water side dining. We were quickly served and attended to like we were the only patrons in the restaurant. I had an appetite for light fare so I went for crab dip, Ahi Tuna Taco and a side of cucumber salad, which I loved by the way. So much so the manager Andrea gave me the recipe (sometimes it's the little things). My waitress Emily K was on point with her other menu suggestions and responsiveness. Food, service and ambiance was definitely a 10! We referred family there and they had the same experience! Can't wait to get back!

    Outside
    Braie M.

    Quite frankly, the atmosphere made this place worth coming to. We will go back. However, our shrimp was overdone, the crab quesadilla had about 2 teaspoons (not tablespoons) worth of crab sandwiched between an extremely flat (thin) and tasteless cheese. It was the smallest quesadilla I've ever seen. My husband got the pork tacos, which he thought were also overdone. It could've been that it was a very busy day, but flavor wise it was exactly what you would expect. The service was good. Our appetizer (quesadilla) came out after our food.

    Caramel smith island cake

    Food was amazing!! Fantastic service! We will be back! The caramel smith island was worth the trip!

    Cheers Babe - Sunday Funday
    Nessa R.

    My perfect foodie bestie and I always get into something cool on the weekends. He knows I love the water so to end our weekend with a bang, he brought me to Ketch 22 for Sunday Funday! Oh North Beach, what a gem! Cute neighborhood spot, people had their boats docked, and were literally coming just to dine off their boats. We got an outside table, people near us were cool. We started off with deviled eggs, they were yummy! Had bacon on top. Good! Crabcake sandwiches hit the mark, comparable to some of Marylands finest I've had! We had cocktails because on Sunday we have Funday and what's a Funday Without a drink. We crushed a lot of crushes! The Yelp Verdict, come try! You won't be disappointed. Service was stellar and the employees were sweet!

    Bacon jam burger
    Jacqueline V.

    Friendly service, nice community venue, fresh food, layered flavors of sweet and tangy and spicy. Comfortable bar area. Adequate dining space.

    Outside bar
    Abby S.

    Stopped in for a quick drink before a rehearsal dinner on a Friday evening! The interior is clean and the bathrooms were tidy. I liked the outside bar you have a wonderful view and there is both indoor and outdoor dining areas. While I only tried to drinks, the food looked amazing. My friends ordered the fried pickles and they relayed that the pickles may have been cut too large. The service here was awesome. Multiple outside bartenders and many of them helped when our friend passed out from the heat. They were calm and followed policy which I appreciated! I definitely recommend Ketch 22!

    Jumbo lump crab cake sandwich@ Ketch 22!
    Spencer H.

    I use the term "Catch 22" all the time so when I saw this restaurant use that play on words we had to try it out! Sitting smack on the water in North Beach, what a cool chill vibe on a warm Sunday afternoon. Just 35min from the crib, Ketch 22 was well worth the drive. The menu is pretty standard for waterfront restaurants in Maryland so we both chose the jumbo lump crab cakes. They were delicious.. All meat and very little filler. The bacon topped deviled eggs were just as delicious. Service was outstanding and the patrons were super friendly. I'm re-discovering North Beach/Chesapeake Beach. Eventhough I loved everything about this place, I have to try other restaurants before I come back which is the proverbial "Ketch 22"..lol

    Strawberry mojito
    Danielle C.

    This is a beautiful restaurant! The vibes are amazing as it sits right near the water. Whether you choose to sit at a table, on the deck, or at the bar...the ambiance will be appreciated. The service is great. The drinks are excellent. And the food is amazing!!!

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    The food is amazing. And the view of the bay is beautiful. The server was super friendly and efficient. I will definitely be going back.

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    Great food and great value, the menu and drinks are fresh and live music makes for a great atmosphere.

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    Excellent location, food, and service. Located just up the road from Chesapeake Beach.

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    Ketch 22 is in a fabulous location. The food was delicious and staff was incredible and helpful.

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    Excellent food, excellent service, fantastic setting! Best restaurant experience in this part of the Bay.

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    Good crb dip but I'm not really into most of their entrees. But I invite you to try them it's an acquired taste kinda thing.

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    Great location, super friendly and helpful staff, good food... but weak drinks. Tasty but weak.

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    Yummy local spot. we go there frequently. Always have a good experience and food is always great.

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    Ask the Community - Ketch 22

    Can you arrive by boat?

    Yes

    Any gluten free options?

    There are salads and tacos and soups, etc.

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    Had such high hopes. Beautiful location, and little wait for our party of 7 on a Sunday afternoon…read more Server was initially very attentive, but then stopped coming by. Crab dip was good, but the ahi devlied eggs had tiny pieces of tuna, and were disappointing for the price. Loaded Bloody Mary took a while for the "bacon and shrimp" garnishes, then came out with no shrimp (which had to be asked for and was brought out later). Food came out at different times, and 4 of us were almost finished by the time the other 3 entrees came out. Soft shells of the sandwich special had funnel-cake sweet batter and 2 of the 3 we ordered seemed like the crabs were past the prime of soft and were hard and chewy. Skate special had a "unique" flavor and texture, but was tolerable. Saved room to try dessert and got both the carrot cake (more like layers of blondie separated by regular cream cheese) and the blueberry creme brulee, which tasted good but did not have a smooth texture. Bussers were great at clearing the table, and brought boxes since we hadn't seen the server. When check came, we decided to pay with cash to avoid the 3% fee. When reviewing it, we found we had been charged for 2 beers that had not been ordered (which we may not have noticed if we had paid by card). The manager was responsive after we were able to get her attention and quickly corrected the check and took the payment because our server did not return. Highlights were the sides of stewed tomatoes and mac and cheese- oh, and the water was good when we were able to get refills.

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    We came to Skipper's for the Mrs. Maryland Club sandwich. The last time my wife and I were here, we…read moreremembered just how delicious this sandwich was, so we decided to make the trip back. We arrived around 6:30 PM and were surprised to see the parking lot pretty empty. We sat at the bar and were greeted quickly by the bartender, who took our drink order. Both of us ordered the Mrs. Maryland Club, which is made with shrimp salad, a crab cake, bacon, lettuce, and tomato. The sandwich arrived fairly quickly and looked good, but right away we noticed something seemed different from our last visit. The biggest disappointment was the size of the crab cake and amount of shrimp salad. The last time we were here, the crab cake covered the entire sandwich and shrimp salad was falling off the sandwich. It was one of the reasons we remembered it so fondly. This time, the crab cake was noticeably smaller just a little bigger than a golf ball the shrimp salad was just 7 baby shrimp and the chips I got maybe 12-15 chips and half of them were rubbery, overall the sandwich just didn't seem as substantial as we remembered. The little shrimp salad had good flavor, the bacon was cooked nicely, and everything tasted fresh. It just didn't live up to the memory of our previous visit, not worth $21 for sure. Service was friendly, and the food came out quickly. The atmosphere was relaxed, and as always, the waterfront location is a nice place to enjoy a meal. Overall, the Mrs. Maryland Club is still a good sandwich, but based on our experience, the portions seem to have gotten a lot smaller. We'll likely return again, but we hope to see the sandwich brought back to the size and quality that made it so memorable the first time.

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