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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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

Food and service here is decent; nothing to die for. However the on the water, outdoor ambiance makes this a great place to spend the evening and watch the sunset on the water while sipping on a cold drink. Cheers! read more

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

waited 20 mins while watching employee after employee hang out and chat with friends sitting at adjacent tables. I finally tracked someone down...and still got the run around. took forever to get my food because it was sitting at the employee table ‍ Took yet another 20 mins to get a watered down bloodmary... just to continue to hear the staff cuss from the kitchen while my kids were at the table. I was discussed by the entire experience! read more

Great place food drinks parking service and the deck is amazing. Nice place to sit back with friends

Treated my grandmother to a 93rd birthday celebration with friends. The staff was welcoming and accommodated our every need. The food was scrumptious! Thanks to the Chef and staff! read more

We had a wonderful time. The food was good and the drinks were as well. Kendall was our waitress who was great.

This place is consistently good and a great place to visit in the summer. We went there recently on an unusually slow Saturday night and the bar and kitchen did not have their A team. Hubs ordered a smoked maple cocktail which was neither smoked nor mapled. I ordered the pimento panini- I think it had BBQ sauce instead of fig jam and was served on a thick steak roll and not sourdough bread. (The house made chips were excellent though). Our friend had shrimp and grits but potatoes were subbed for grits. My point is that subs can be ok - but just let your customers know that what they will receive is different from the menu description. read more

The service was terrible. We did have a large group, but the service was just bad. Called the manager and he did nothing. Our server was sitting behind station talking on the phone. They of course had a large party tip added with a 20%. Our server did not deserve 20% and they refused to break the check up in more than 6 checks. Now the food. Soda and water tasted stale, something in the lines or something. The food was ok, nothing to write home about. The crab cake was good. But for the price, small portions. I am on vacation, but will never ever come back. read more

Our group of five ladies thoroughly enjoyed our dinner on the porch this evening. Trey was an excellent waiter! He was so knowledgeable about the menu and accommodating of our requests. The food was excellent! We are not from this area but hope to visit again and will certainly return to Skipper's Pier. Thank You for a lovely time on the water. read more

I have ate here a few times prior to tonight's encounter. First off the hostess staff was great. Kudos to you. The waiter. Never got his name but I will say got our drink order after waiting around 10 mins. A table seated behind us got served before us. Then drinks arrive. A good amount of time goes by. He comes up and asks for our order. Easily 27-30 minutes after we place a order our food arrives. The server asks if I'd like another beer. Just to never be served one. I had to ask a random waitress after 12 minutes if I could get another one to be brought one in a plastic cup. The food had to been sitting under a heat lamp. This is not the Skipper's I know and love. Please reach out to me to resolve this issue. I added a photo of the top of the receipt for reference on server read more

Skippers Pier - Seafood Near Me - Deale, Maryland

We like this seafood restaurant, can taste local fresh seafood, and water view. Best service, very friendly waitress, we are happy be there, will visit again. read more

This was my second visit at this establishment and both times were a disappointment. Will not return and waste my money on food that does not meet expectations. The crab soup was very tarty tomatoes base and overpowered with onions. Crab soup with no crab. Ordered crab cake with collard greens and hush puppies. Sad to say only the hushpuppies were decent. Collard greens were too sweet. Should have known not to order collard greens but the crab cake. Whatever is the base ingredients was not good. Weird taste. We also had the poboy sandwich with bad lettuce. The experience was not good and quality of food was disgusting. The place was packed and maybe the location does not give many options for food choices but the price you pay the food needs to be better. This is a last time visit for us. read more

Still looking for my dish here. First time I got the Taste of the Bay Trio, rockfish, broiled oysters and a little crab cake with a side of so so slaw. The rockfish was served w green tomatoes and it was ok but not great. The oysters were dried out and not pleasant. Crab cake was on point, though. Beer was cold and the view is very nice! Second go I tried the crab crusted oysters that were chockablock full of broken shell pieces and grit. Tasted rich and "crabby" when I wasn't trying to unobtrusively spit broken oyster shell into a napkin. Bite down gently on this dish! The basket of fried shrimp were good, prepared well and good sized. Sangria was tasty. Some nice dishes, good service and a great view but a bit pricey for what you get. read more

Skippers Pier - Crab crusted oysters. - Seafood Near Me - Deale, Maryland

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We live this restaurant and it's a local favorite we visit often. The food is great and they are very kid friendly. My husband and I are hooked on the fried green tomato appetizer. We love watching the boats and birds around the harbor. read more

Everything was great. Calamari appetizer cooked perfectly. Cold crab soup had great flavor. It could have had a little more crab though. Shrimp and Grits were really good. Really liked the collard greens that come with it. Favorite was the shrimp and scallop linguine. Also got the Bay trio and thought it was small for the price. It came with 3 oysters which were prepared well, one crab cake and a small piece of rockfish on a fried green tomato. They forgot the tomato at first but quickly brought it when asked. Also tried the onion rings, garlic mashed potatoes and hush puppies. Hush puppies were my favorite. The iced tea tasted homemade and delicious. Servers were friendly and attentive. Loved the view on the outside deck too. read more

Skippers Pier - Favorite was the linguini with shrimp and scallops. - Seafood Near Me - Deale, Maryland

Wanted to eat outside this past Sunday and is was easy to make a reservation for 2 (it's been tough in the past). We were seated outside with well space out, social distanced "park tables". We were quickly greeted by Karen our server who recommended that I start with an Orange Crush which was right on time for the cool spring afternoon. For starters we ordered the Pickle Chips and Award Winning Crab Crusted Oysters. That was my first time having pickle chips, we both agreed that they were just ok, they could've been fried longer to have a bit of crunchiness instead of being breaded and just soft. I am pretty sure that I won't be ordering that again, now the oysters were excellent, buttery and took me all the way to flavortown!! Those oysters are definitely award winning. For dinner he had a simple crab cake sandwich while I did it up and had the Champagne Butter Lobster served on a bed of risotto with tomatoes and roasted corn. Huge portion, perfectly cooked with a ton of flavor and leftovers. It had been years since I had visited Skippers Pier but it definitely a spot that will be back in my rotation! read more

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Other than this place being a bit of a drive from DC it is a perfect venue to come for steamed crabs because of the expansive outdoor seating (with umbrellas) on the deck right by the water (as steamed crabs must be eaten outdoors and preferably by the water...). It's a pretty big place and almost equal amount of space in and out doors. There is also an upper terrace area above the pier bar with metal tables and rattan couches although it didn't seem to be open while we were there. Crabs here are sized as number ones and twos with the former being bigger and latter smaller. #1 at $75/doz and #2 at $45/doz. We ordered a doz of #1 to start. They looked rather small like mediums, shells a bit thin and many missing claws, although except for a couple of empties most were packed with meat and very fresh. Since they were not big enough we had to add more so ordered half doz of the #2. To our surprise, the #2s were EXACTLY the same size as the #1. Looking at crabs others were having some were a lot larger while others the same as ours. We mentioned this to our server so at least in the end we were not charged the higher price. Would be better if you could see both sizes before ordering. Given the nice location I'd have given it 4 stars but the size mix up was a bit disturbing. read more

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Food was ok, service was the worst I have had in years. I literally had to go get a refill for myself. If you're going for the view sure if you're going to make an impression with someone wouldn't recommend it to my enemies. Unless you're a regular or local they don't care about you. read more

I hope to see you there !! And Food is great and varied!!! Service is always good!!! Picture location! read more

If i could, i would leave it at zero stars. What a horribly bad experience. It's my Husbands birthday and we wanted to take the family(dog and baby) out to eat. This place looked good based on reviews but the staff is HORRIBLE! There was a outdoor seating but they wouldn't allow us there because we had a dog( which made zero sense) so they told us we could only go to the dock that was 21 and over with the dog, but they didn't know what i was gonna do about "THAT" and pointed to our child! Will never recommend- will never go back. They didn't have any seating for a baby and a dog in the back area anyway, and literally referred to our child as a "that"....basically, I'll be writing reviews all over the place about this. NOT KiD AND DOG FRIENDLY read more

So, we waited an hour to be seated and by that time the place was half empty, not really sure why It took that long to place us. Anyway, I know it's a location that sits on a pier but I still expect to see cleanliness in any restaurant. The food was less than mediocre to me. On top of the appetizers coming out cold, I had to send the "catsish" nuggets back. They were stale and those weren't nuggets. The only thing I enjoyed was the blackened crab cake. The Mac n cheese was horrible and the collards were a mix between vinegary and sweet. I guess you win some and lose some when trying new places. read more

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I had not been in for quite a while and saw the Seafood Poppie on the menu. What a treat! Perfectly cooked with lots of shrimp, crab and rockfish in a chowder base with perfect pastry crust. I will return soon! read more

UPDATE: After a poor initial experience on Mother's Day, management was kind enough to respond and invite us back out and our second visit was absolutely fantastic! We actually drove an hour and 20 minutes to give it another try, were blessed with warm weather on the 29th of October, and there was no better place to be than out on their beautiful pier - table right next to the water! We had the added benefit of watching them prepare for Halloween festivities on the bar side, with much of the staff dressed festively for the occasion. In spite of those preparations, the service was prompt and Gabby (in full kitten attire) was wonderful! I ordered the half-pound Pier Burger, but - as I smelled seafood in the air and didn't wish to completely turn my back on it - I asked for it to be topped with crab dip. Gabby said no problem and it was a yummy off-menu creation for sure. My mate ordered the Chesapeake Chicken Sandwich which was equally delicious. Combined with some Old-Bay dusted kettle chips and fries for our 3 year old and a few refreshing glasses of wine and an Orange Crush, it was a fantastic meal with a beautiful view. Can't wait to come back when the doldrums of winter pass and the weather warms up again. Please to say that this place makes good on all of the positive reviews! read more

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One of the female servers doesn't like democrats and made nasty remarks about her republican political beliefs to our table. She wasn't even our server. My friends and I were trying to enjoy our lunch, but she ruined it with her purposely hateful remarks. If you're a democrat, I wouldn't recommend going here. No free speech at this restaurant. read more

Our main dishes came out before our appetizers and soup. 5 minutes after we got our meals the appetizers and soup came out. Most of our food was cold by the time we could eat it. When I pointed this out to the waitress she told me to chill because they were short handed. Chesapeake chicken was dry and very little crab meat on top. Very little crab meat in the cream of crab soup. If I am paying full price for a meal, I expect it to be served appropriately and not cold. If they were short staffed...tell me up front so I can set expectations. We love Skippers but this was the 2nd time in a row that our meals were served before the appetizers. If I am spending $125 on dinner, it should not be subpar. Do better Skippers! read more

We always have a good time here. The waitstaff has also been good each time. This time the secondary waitstaff (bussers and food runners) left something to be desired but our waitress was sweet, attentive, and accurate. Food is good: soft shells great, crab cakes vary- sometimes they are stuffed with meat, other times more filler than meat, hush puppies are great, all sandwiches we have had have been very good, and the desserts with good coffee are a must do (and I am not a fan of dessert). Come prepared for all temperatures. A/C is very effective. It is June today and I am having to wear a sweater. You should come. We will be back! read more

Another nice spot well hidden in Deale Drinks were good Crabs were fresh and heavy Calamari was really nice Definitely a nice spot read more

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We had the pleasure of enjoying Skippers food at a catered event so we decided to visit the restaurant. We visited on a rainy night so we were not here to see a view, which I suspect is grand. The fried oyster bacon sandwich with a side of spinach q garlic was lovely. The oysters were cooked nicely and a good amount of them on a white hoagie roll. The cheeseburger, single patty with condiments was one of the best in the Galesville area. We shared a peanut butter w chocolate crust was smooth, creamy and yummy. The service was spot on with an attentive server. We'll return soon. read more

This place is a must! The staff was very personable and had such amazing energy. The presentation is not the prettiest, but the flavor of the food makes up for it and more! The crab dip was savory and packed with flavor and the pretzel sticks were the perfect vehicle for the dip. The cream of crab soup was the perfect balance of flavors and was not overpowering. The crab soup had small bits of crab throughout, which was perfect. The Christmas decorations were a bonus and made this place even more cozy. Love love love! read more

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Great water views, dock seating available, and always a tasty menu - Skippers Pier has been a staple in our family for many years. We have a family farm that we visit, and Skippers Pier is often our meeting spot for the weekend visit. We have brought many friends from out of the area, and it's always a great experience. The service is very hometown welcoming feel, and the food is always fresh, hot (or cold, if that's the dish), and delicious. Definitely recommend! read more

If you're looking for a place to go with the girls, here it is! They have the best crab legs and margaritas! However, a lot of the staff are teens and not all of them are super friendly! I won't name names, however, this place shouldn't be run by teenagers. I went a month ago and there was a rude girl who took my order, she had a nasty attitude! And I still tipped! Again, this is a great place to be with the girls‍ read more

Great food with great views. Always have a pleasant experience every time we eat here. My parents love having dinner here whenever they visit read more

Always Great! Love this restaurant!! Beautiful day on the pier. We plan a day trip to visit regularly and food & service are always excellent. Never a disappointment. One of our favorites, whether you are a crab lover or not - lots of great options for everyone in the group. read more

Skippers Pier - Orange crush - Seafood Near Me - Deale, Maryland

Great little hidden gem in Deale. Narrow road to get to it and parking is limited but there is an extra lot at the marina a block away. Great indoor and outdoor seating and a full bar with seating and full menu at the end of the pier. The oysters were amazing. Definitely a local hot spot but people and servers were all very nice. I wish there were a few fresher options on the appetizer menu but all in all great place with a great view. Love the vibe. It is a popular place so expect a wait on weekends if you do not arrive early. read more

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Nice location if it's not too hot. Lousy, soft mushy hard crabs. The worst. One didn't even have anything in its cavity. read more

Skippers is on the water and family friendly. They have an outdoor dock bar that's seasonal I think. Very cool spot. I imagine it get super packed during the spring/summer time read more

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A friend's co-workers suggested trying this location. Since I had to do some things in Bowie, MD that morning I figured why not try out this place. It was a hike to get there. I had never even heard of Deale, MD. This place was pretty good. We ordered Chesapeake crab dip and Honey Chesapeake wings for the appetizer. 2 - Taste of the Bay Trios, and fried chicken with gravy and for dessert - wild beignets. The rockfish and all the chicken definitely needed more seasoning. The crabcake with dipping sauce, and the corn salsa was great! Good staff. It was a nice experience to try a new restaurants. read more

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