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    Ketch 22

    4.0 (417 reviews)
    Closed 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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    Excellent food great staff beautiful surroundings I highly recommend this restaurant

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    Awesome place with wonderful crab cakes and terrific view. Service was excellent as well! What's not to love?

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    Everything about this place is AMAZING! Never disappoint, plus the view that is a must-have experience when you are in the Chesapeake area.

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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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