If you are in Deale Maryland and you want a great dinner, then you need to go to Skippers Pier. This place delivers great and fresh seafood in a nice clean dining room with very good service. It is not particularly fancy but - really - when you are sitting at the shoreline of the Chesapeake Bay, do you need white tablecloth fancy??? I sure don't. I just want great food and that is what I got at Skippers Pier. We both started with crab soup. My spouse had the cream of crab and I had the dynamic duo (half cream of crab and half Maryland crab soup). Delicious! Maybe a little salty but awfully good! My main course was OUT OF THIS WORLD!!!! A very large piece of pure solid rockfish covered in a beurre blanc (lemon) sauce and so much crab meat that I could have made an entire crab cake out of it. And all of this was sitting on top of 2 fried green tomatoes that served as the perfect foil to the luxurious seafood. Crispy and a bit tart. Beautifully balanced on my tongue! A real home run. My spouse had the crab cake dinner and it was huge. All backfin lump crab meat and perfectly seasoned! His onion rings were among the best we have ever had. Crispy on the outside and plenty of soft onion inside, without too much grease. Another home run! The dining room is huge, maybe too big, and the noise level is rather high. But the view of the Chesapeake was gorgeous. Our server, Gabby, was fast, smart, easy to talk to and very hard working. I would go back to this place in a heartbeat! I definitely recommend the Skippers Pier for a meal, any meal, anytime! read more

Skippers Pier was awesome. It's a local spot, on the marina. They have plenty of parking but I feel like it's still not a enough on a busy night. They have dinning room seating, bar seating (inside and pier side) and outdoor seating (pier side and on the roof of the pier bar). Plenty of space to accommodate large parties. I found this place because of the fried green tomatoes and they did not disappoint. The tomatoes were full of flavor and topped with some delicious shrimp salad. We ordered the chili orange crush wings. They were big!! The flavor kept me saying "these are REALLY good". For the main course I went with the snow crab steamer and a side of applewood bacon collard greens. First of all, I should have ordered two of the collards. I was finished before I knew I had started. They were cooked just right , gor me! The potatoes that come in the steamer met the same fate, buttered seasoned goodness. Service was friendly and fast. I can't wait to check this place out in the warmer weather. Hope I can find a parking spot :) read more

Boy has this place gone downhill. What a shame... I grew up going to skippers with my family and remember, back then, the welcoming service and yummy seafood. A recent visit included rotten coleslaw, limp frozen-not-fresh shrimp and stale bread on a poboy, and Maryland crab soup ruined by poor quality canned veggies. Our server was also so brash and rude, especially to the (well-behaved) child at our table, most of us were afraid to request anything. read more

Skippers Pier - Seafood Near Me - Deale, Maryland

This is a good place to eat. They always have good crabs good service, Mother's Day was fine for me and my family. The service was good. The food was slow and cold,, next time I come it won't be for Mother's Day. read more

Hush puppies with maple butter. Prime rib Friday! Dessert was homemade. Seafood steamer was also good. read more

Been coming to Skippers Pier for years. Have always enjoyed it, including the brunches - until today. Disappointing! Food cold to lukewarm. The blue crab Benedict was tasty, if a little cold. Ordered a Bloody Maria and got a mix of bloody Maria and Bloody Mary. Drank a few sips and told the waitress. She took it and returned to inform us that there was old bay added by mistake and it was a bloody Maria with celery (not supposed to have celery). They wouldn't remake a full drink but would add 2 inches. I assume they would poor it into a new glass without the old bay rim? Terrible customer service experience. Still up charged for the María. Sadly we will look for a new spot next year. read more

The location its self is worth coming to this restaurant. The staff was awesome very friendly and attentive. We ordered the xl large crabs hush puppies and steamed shrimp and everything was delightful . Being on the water seems like it makes the food taste even better lol. read more

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This place has potential to be great.. I'll start there! Food is great when made correctly. My first visit (August), I'd give 2.5 stars. Zach was our server and was great! From the pictures, you can see all that was ordered. I loved the crab dip with the pretzel bread and the crab crusted oysters. I also ordered the dynamic duo which to my disappointment came out cold. It wasn't even lukewarm. The whiskey sirloin was cool too. The grapefruit crush was yummy. Just has a lot of pulp. My second visit was much better in October. I ended up getting the rockfish which was delicious! My soup was piping out. And the raw oysters were fresh. Cozy vibe in there and they also have outdoor seating for nice days. read more

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July13, 2024 Won't forget this day, wife and I were sitting at the bar and Trump was holding a rally, we had just ordered 2 of the Mrs. Maryland sandwiches and everyone in the bar was watching the TVs. Trump turned his head and then we saw him wipe his ear and next he was tackled. The sandwiches are excellent you get a crab cake and shrimp salad who would have ever thought to put these two together, oh Skippers did and it's good. Maybe they could try a soft crab with lobster salad? Don't want to get to excited can't wait to return to have this again. read more

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This restaurant has such a beautiful view that I was amazed. I have never seen such a beautiful view before. The seafood is very fresh. read more

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Had a great lunch at Skippers today. I'd recommend Skippers to anyone. Very tasty food, great service too. View is amazing. Joyce/Stinky read more

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We loved our food, our cold IPAs, the great sunset view and shout out to our friendly servers Hunter! read more

Skippers Pier - Fried green tomatoe - Seafood Near Me - Deale, Maryland

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This was a nice little getaway from the city. We were here mid-afternoon on a Saturday, and while we were seated immediately, we did use overflow parking. Service is slow, but that wasn't an issue because we knew that prior to visiting. Our server was friendly and so were the hosts. Our food was good. Can't go wrong with a burger and a chicken sandwich. I loved my sandwich. Drinks weren't great. Definitely watered down and flavorless, making this a future skip if wanting cocktails. Vibes were fun and it was nice to be on the water. read more

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Found them on IG and it was well worth the hike. It was a beautiful sunny day so needless to say it was packed. We skipped the wait but eating at the bar which is a genius idea as it was closer to the water. This restaurant is located on the water and the food was perfect. Bring a candle to keep the flies away but I couldn't have asked for a better experience! read more

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1st I have to give our server Hunter all the praise! He was fantastic! We had a reservation for 10, 14 showed up. We were celebrating a birthday and Hunter did not miss a beat! Drinks were timely and flowing, food came out correctly despite the comings and goings/seat changes of us girls. View is gorgeous, restaurant is so cute. I love the number of bathrooms on each side. Food was delicious. Crab cakes and crab dip were YUM! Fried pickles, so good. My friend had the nachos and shared. The entire table loved them. Overall, great dining experience! read more

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To give kudos - the fried food at Skipper's is excellent. But if you order anything else you might regret it. For example: shrimp and grits . . . and collards. The collards are loaded with sugar - like, at frosting levels. It's a Yankee thing that ruins them. Be warned. Another warning: The description of the shrimp & grits in the menu makes no mention of BBQ sauce. But when it gets to your table it will be drenched in it. Nothing obliterates the flavor of shrimp like sweet, commercial, tomato-based BBQ sauce. If I wanted a bowl of warm BBQ sauce I would have made one at home in the microwave. If you want to taste shrimp at Skippers you will need to order the fried plate, because you sure won't taste it (or the grits) under all that BBQ sauce. I really wish they would correct these two problems because they should be a great restaurant. read more

Great local bar. Anything other than that u will be disappointed. The food is mediocre and that's being nice. The scenery on the other hand is beautiful and the service is great, but why u guys get away with selling this crap at this location, ohhhhh I know it's a local dive bar, once the locals get liqoured up they don't t care how the food taste. It's a water town too, so some locals pull up in boats. But to drive here and expect great food, u will be highly upset. Drunk people don't need good food, just food, I think that's the locals motto....OH ALSO THE COLLARD GREENS ARE STR8 TRASH, IM MEAN LIKE A 5 POUND BAG OF SUGAR WITH VINEGAR...I MEAN STR8 TRASH...HORRIBLE read more

Skipper's Pier is my go-to spot for waterfront dining. The views are stunning, the seafood is always fresh, and the vibe is super laid-back. Whether I'm grabbing crab cakes or sipping a cocktail by the dock, it never disappoints! Follow my IG account for Curated Google Maps list for brunch, happy hours, rooftops, parks, wineries & more in the DMV area: @yourdmvbestie read more

Good food and service. Nice small hangout. Went with friends and enjoyed ourselves that evening

This is a great location for a full afternoon of dinner and a tiki cruise right at that pier. We had good service great food. The orders were MRS MARYLAND CLUB Shrimp Salad / Skipper's Crab Cake / Mixed Greens / Tomato / Smoky Bacon / Remoulade / Toasted Sourdough / 18 . It was huge and delicious. Another dish was TUNA TSUNAMI Blackened Tuna / Cilantro Rice / Seaweed Salad / Pineapple Coconut Slaw / Skip's Spicy / Chili Carlic Sauce / 17. One of the best I've had. Then there was CHICKEN N' GRAVY Hand Dipped Buttermilk Chicken Breast / Southern White Gravy / Garlic Smashed Potatoes / Chef's Vegetable / 21. It was a very impressive plate. The cocktails do not pack a punch. Most couldn't taste any alcohol which was a disappointment, but I did order an extra shot in the side for the drink. Overall skippers is delicious. We heard the desserts are fabulous, but we were too full to even try and we were catching the tiki cruise that was down by the pier it's a great day spent when you do both. 4 starts because if the drinks. read more

Crab dip was costly, the pretzel bread makes up for it and seems homemade, but felt there still was not enough there for 18.00. Groaper tacos were nice I would recommend those and were worth it. read more

Great location, food and service was ok but $18 for a glass of wine that I can buy a bottle in any liquor store for $23. I get they need a margin but that's little crazy. read more

We went to Skippers last night for Valentines dinner. It was amazing! We had a few of the special Valentine's cocktails before dinner and they were excellent. The bartender Kristy makes awesome cocktails and serves with a smile! We had the shrimp prosciutto and oysters chesapeake to start, followed by the brie salad and lobster bisque. It was all amazing! The salad was so good, with a beautiful poppy seed dressing. We had the orange butter scallops, with potatoes and a cauliflower beet purée which was absolutely delicious! My husband had the filet and crab cake. The filet was cooked to a perfect medium rare and the crab cake was excellent, almost no filler. But dessert.... wow! We tried the Tres leches chocolate cake and the Passion Fruit Panna Cotta. AMAZING!!!! Best desserts that I have ever had out in restaurant. This is the second "special event" I have attended at Skippers recently. I went for the Wreath making evening in December and had an amazing experience with my girlfriend. It is great to have a restaurant down here in Deale that offers these special nights out as well as consistently great food for a lovely dinner any night of the week. Skippers is not just for crabs! It is locally owned by a young couple who couldn't be any nicer and very much care about providing quality food and service. Stay in Deale, you won't find a better restaurant anywhere else! read more

Skippers Pier - Tres leches chocolate cake - Seafood Near Me - Deale, Maryland

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We hung out in the Tiki bar to listen to live music. The ladies at the bar were nice and kept refreshing my friends' beer. We were there for 4 hours and had the crab dip with pretzel bread. It was good and ordered several drinks. I really enjoyed the grape Gatorade shot that Taylor made. My friends had been to Skippers several times and had always liked sitting at the Tiki bar. I like the tiki bar because there was a nice breeze that kept blowing and kept us cool. read more

Skipper's the real deal and offering the trifecta , superb seafood, great staff and awesome drinks. Located at the end of Drum Point Road, this restaurant offers an unobstructed Herring Bay. Came here with family for the first time and was asking halfway through dinner service when can we return next. I've been to many seaside restaurants in Maryland and this one is definitely top three. read more

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Food was good. Vibe was nice. Near the water so it's super chill. Drinks were delicious and our server was nice! The oysters had mud all over them which was a first for us- we weren't fond of it. And they were kind of stacked on each other so the mud got into the oysters a little bit. Without the mud they would've been great! I appreciate that the seafood is fresh but I'd like the oysters clean. Other than that the other food was really tasty! The live music was also a really nice touch we enjoyed that a lot. read more

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Went here for the first time with family, I had the Mrs Maryland club sandwich- shimp salad, crab cake, remoulade, bacon, on sourdough bread. Messy to eat, but soooo good! Others had the Chesapeake Chicken and Chicken slammer sandwiches, were very happy with their meals, as well. Service was great - friendly but not intrusive. Would definitely recommend! read more

I have a regular Friday working lunch always at Skipper's Pier. Sue is our go-to server, efficient, friendly, and a master of when to stop and check in on us. I love the regular menu but also the seasonal offerings. Hurrah for Skipper's and Sue read more

Inconsistent food. Sometimes it's great, next time is meh. Great atmosphere and views. Service is solid. Shrimp tacos were bland. read more

We drove down to Deale & had lunch today for our first visit to Skipper's Pier. The rainclouds were just clearing & the sun finally came out. Country musuc was blaring from the speakers inside. We ordered two glasses of Pinot Grigio, two soups (one Maryland crab & one cream of crab), and two salads. The bill came to $75. The Black Eyed Susan salad was pretty tasty. We were sitting by the wndow. They can slide open the doors to outside, which they did half way through our meal. The breeze was strong and it had not warmed up much yet, so the chilly wind hurried us along to finish. I was also disappointed about a miscommunication with the manager, as I hoped to accomplish another errand today. Even though she knew I was coming and I confirmed two days ago, I was told I would need to come back. The restaurant is about a half an hour from Annapolis, so I don't think that I will make it. I think they cater mostly to Deale & South County locals. read more

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This is a nice off the beaten path restaurant with some of the best views and atmosphere you'll find on the water. This place is great for special occasions but also great for a family dinner. The service is pretty good and kid-friendly! (Even small kids!). Loved the food and will definitely come back in the future. read more

I loved the pier. I loved the vibe of this place. Perfect for lunch and a drink by the water I just wish there was more of an area to walk around. The food was JUST okay. My mojito made up for it though!! I had the crab cake sandwich with Chesapeake chips it was pretty good. The single crab cake with a side of mac and cheese and hush puppies the crab cake was tasty but it was cold once I got Into the middle of it. The mac and cheese was lacking flavor, but the hush puppies were good. The service was fast and the waiter was very nice friendly and attentive. read more

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Day well spent in a very welcoming, friendly atmosphere great waitress and staff where the food was awesome live music was great and it's on the water!! I had the crabs which were excellent! Also the beignets were great too! My man had the soup which was okay, oysters and fish meal was great! All in all it was an awesome time, we will return read more

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Been coming there for years with my son (who is now 20), sit in the back area REGULARLY and for the first time today was told we weren't allowed to sit in the back. There are no signs stating this and when I asked about this I was told "well, we're really busy today." read more

Wonderful experience! The location was a bit remote for me but well worth the drive on this rainy day. My colleague picked the location and the service and food was great. We ordered a dozen large crabs and they were full and delicious. I had the corn on the cob and it was sweet. We shared Hush Puppies and they were good too. That was my first time having corn in them. The drinks were made perfect. I didn't care for the bread pudding and they may wish to rethink the recipe. Our waiter was awesome, and he was Very attentive to our needs and came over to check on us often. I throughly enjoyed my visit and the views are spectacular, if you love the water. I hope to get back there sooner than later. read more

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Like others mentioned, getting here can seem a little strange as you're driving deep into what seems like a pure residential area. The drinks, bar, and deck/pier are what most people come here for and apparently they're known for their crushes. The food is mostly ok but on has been somewhat inconsistent the few visits I've made. There's also an outdoor wooden ship play area for kids. The service is a little haphazard at times at the host station mainly due to what seems like seasonal teenage employees, but on the other hand kudos to being a restaurant that still provides opportunities for the next generation to gain some work experience. read more

The view- outside patio was scenic. Ambience a chill place to sit and pick a dozen crabs with a live band- Summer at its best. Hard shells just the right amount of Old Bay. Service- Hunter was exceptional! Attentive service without overdoing. A must visit if you are in the area. Seafood on the water- amazing! read more

I could not believe this restaurant was at the end of a housing development. Goals! I need to live here so I can walk here every day. As soon as we walked in we were greeted by friendly servers. We asked to sit outside. We were seated at an excellent bench seat with an umbrella right off of the pier. It was a beautiful day and a lovely view. We started off with a Caribbean Colada and an Orange Crush. I did not know Maryland was famous for Orange Crushes and now I know. For appetizer we got the Fried Green Tomatoes and Chesapeake Crab Dip. Fried Green Tomatoes Crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside. The tomatoes came topped with a shrimp salad, remoulade and grilled corn salsa. The combination was amazing. I was definitely not expecting the flavor explosion. Chesapeake Crab Dip The crab dip came with warm Bavarian pretzels. This was the best crab dip that I have ever had. I think it was the cheese. The soft pretzels were a great addition. Best crab dip ever and I've had a lot of crab dips. It was so hard to pick an entree. We both decided on the same thing, the Mrs. Maryland. The Mrs. Maryland is a club sandwich consisting of a blue crab cake, Old Bay Shrimp salad, lettuce, tomato and smoky bacon stacked with toasted sourdough bread. We were full and could only eat half of our club, so we took the other halves home to eat for lunch the next day. We also the Double Chocolate Smith Island cake to go. Honey, when I tell you this was the most moist and chocolate filled cake ever, IT was the most moist chocolate filled cake ever. I also took the Summer Strawberry Beignets home for my daughter and she said they were very good. I enjoyed my food so much I went back the next day. I have referred several satisfied friends and family members to Skippers Pier Restaurant and Dock Bar. I highly recommend this restaurant and will definitely be going back again really soon. read more

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Food was "OK", wait staff was nice but spilled our drinks on us, no offer to replace. Also, messed up order and requests multiple times. Nice views and nice area, just wish service and food quality matched the prices charged. read more

Last night we wanted to go somewhere we had been before for something seafood, something good. We decided upon Skippers Pier. I started with a dozen oysters on the half shell. Beautiful Chesapeake Bay Oysters, very plump and tasty. Our entree's were equally interesting! My wife had Crab Tacos and a side of Onion Rings. Very unique, I have had many different tacos with different variations of proteins, but these were extra special. I had a nice bowl of Steamed Mussels nice and buttery with a hint of spice. I have had some nice mussels from time to time, but never with pepper flake. I loved this dish,it had a nice piece of buttered garlic bread. The service was exceptional. With the problems being experienced with obtaining wait staff, this was a big happy surprise. The ambience here was very nautical and not overly crowded, much as we expected. read more