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4.3 (406 reviews)
Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Grilled Sustainable Salmon*, GF
Seanniece B.

This was my first time at TFK! I walked in and the place was clean, modern, well kept. Plenty of space for large and small parties. I ordered to go. The staff member was polite and took my order. While there were many good choices on the menu, I chose the salmon with rice. I decided to get it blackened. It only took 15 minutes for it to come out. 10/10 When the friendly waiter gave me the bag and noticed that it was a bit *light* I thought, maybe they forgot something... In fact all of my food was there The food was good. 7/10. The basil sauce added a nice touch. Will I go back? Idk, friend. There's a lot of places around that give you more food for the same price or less. But it was good.

Asian Wild-Caught Shrimp*, GF
Emi V.

Not sure if I came on an off day or not (slow Sunday evening), but the food took forever to make. It was as if they were doing a soft opening and was slow in the kitchen or didn't know how to make the food. The food quality was not there. The grass fed burger had a weird meat smell. My fries came out cold. My Asian wild shrimp dish came out salty. I was pretty disappointed in my experience and I've been to other True Food Kitchen locations before. The table next to me also complained that their food came out cold and not fresh. The waiter just apologized and that was it. She gave me the same reaction. Didn't offer to reheat or remake it, or a complimentary dessert or anything.

Shrimp with black rice

Service was excellent. Food was delicious. We sat outside and it was a lovely outdoor covered space. Would love to return again. The only thing I didn't enjoy was the spice cake. It was dense and somehow flavorless. That warmed chocolate chip cookie, though, was divine!

Butternut squash soup
Bill T.

Second time here. Wifey and I did lunch, chicken sandwich with fries, butternut soup and jambalaya. Everything was awesome including our server Russell! Highly recommend for good clean eating.

Marquita M.

The service is spectacular! And the food is just icing on the cake. Everything came out hot and ready. Still has a great taste and flavorful considering it's all natural.

The drink is named: Crimes of Passion!
Dwayne H.

This spot has excellent customer service and the wait staff is very polite and friendly. The food doesn't take long to come out @ all. But you need to know that this place is healthy eating; They have absolutely {{{NOTHING}}} fried in the whole bldg. So I ordered the grass fed cheese burger with cheesy mashed potatos. It was very delicious and well cooked. My wife ordered the gluten free lasagna with turkey sausage which she really enjoyed. Overall this restaurant is pretty good for healthy eating! We had the bomb waitress Alexa who was very professional, polite as well as knowledgeable about all the kitchen items; So ask for her if you come through... Also they have a lot of gluten free and vegan items as well!

edamame dumplings & juniper rose drink!!
Jessie T.

One of my favorite restaurants to go to in Annapolis!! I normally get the edamame dumplings (so delish) and a kale salad. They are super friendly and accommodating to allergies and dietary restrictions! JImmy and Tristen are awesome servers, but honestly, anyone you get is a delight!! Highly recommend to anyone look to try something new!!

Grass Grass-Fed Burger*

Great experience at True Food Kitchen. The grass-fed burger and fries were flavorful and cooked perfectly. Russell provided attentive, friendly service that made everything smooth. The iced shakerato to go was a standout--refreshing and well-made. Would definitely come back.

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the food was great and came out quickly. our server was very sweet and attentive. always satisfied when we dined here.

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Jeff is great! Our kids loved the tomato sauce pasta and cheese pizza. Bright Eyes juice was very tasty.

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Great service. Food was delicious. Fries were a little over cooked but other than that everything was tasty.

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Reynaldo was very knowledgeable about the menu and attentive to us. Excellent service! Highly recommend.

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7 months ago

passed by a few times finally made our way inside...OUTSTANDING FOOD!!! Try it out, you won't be disappointed!!!

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Amazing service! Cole was our server and was phenomenal. Attentive, kind, and extremely professional.

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James V was so attentive, personable and made it such a great dinner! Highly recommend True Food Kitchen

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Jimmie D was unbelievable ! Great food ! Great service! I had the Ancient Grains ! Husband had the Korean Bowl! Will definitely be back!

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9 months ago

Exceptional customer service, delicious food and great atmosphere! We truly enjoyed our early dinner out.

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Street tacos were inedible (and I will eat anything) and blood orange Marg was gross. Service was great but food was so bad .

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THANK YOU FOR THE FIVE STARS!! Hope to have you back in soon!

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Ask the Community - True Food Kitchen

Is the outdoor dining area heated?

Based on another Yelper's review, the answer is yes.

Are dogs allowed in the outside seating area?

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Leo Annapolis

Leo Annapolis

4.6
(114 reviews)
2.1 mi

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

Went here with friends on a Saturday night after listening to live music. We didn't have…read morereservations and waited for a table. We didn't have to wait long as a family with a baby was about to leave. I looked around and the space is modern and clean. There is a bar area that is well lit and inviting if I was dining by myself. The menu isn't your typical Italian menu. There was a chicken fried tofu appetizer, steak frites, smash burgers and snakehead. I don't know what snakehead is so ai went with the catfish carbonara, my friend had the steak frites and my other friend had the Brussel sprouts appetizer and pear salad. We also shared a bottle of red wine. Our dessert was a deconstructed sundae with cannoli bits and delicious. Our server was Brendan and he was fantastic. He answered our questions and checked in and chatted with us for a bit. Highly recommend this restaurant.

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Love the ambiance!
Love the ambiance!
The brussel sprouts are quite good.
The brussel sprouts are quite good.
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Vin 909

Vin 909

4.4
(757 reviews)
3.0 mi
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Vin 909 is hands-down the best dining in Eastport and Annapolis so far. It is totally worth…read morestanding in the long line for. Unless you get there super-early at 4, before the 5pm dinner opening, and then wait in the shorter line. Unless you are having lunch there, and in that case I am guessing it may be the same, ie getting in the cue at 11ish before 12pm. I have had the Spotted Pig and whatever enticing specialities they have rotated seasonally. I usually opt for the truffle oil or balsamic glaze. I have never needed to tweak there presented combinations. Their pizzas are that outstanding. I love the gigantic Vin 909 featured arugula salad. I also miss their divine french press coffees and Butterscotch Pudding with caramelita points. A little known fact: when I was there, you could purchase extra caramelita points for $2 or $3. Vin 909 is truly the best dining in Annapolis.

We came with a good appetite and left happy. I'd share the menu changes often, according to my…read morefriend who's a regular. I'm glad we narrowed down our group size because 2 and 4 top tables os the setup it has. We had many menu items. I thought after appetizers I'd be full after sharing 1 pizza. Nope, needed a second. This is like middle eastern meets Italian meets Indian influence. It took a mi. To embrace the menu. I liked the crust and flavors of most things we had. This pizza I remembered to picture was Indian influenced. Good service overall. Wait tomes vary an they dont take traditional reservations.

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BUTTERSCOTCH PUDDING Pudding, Caramelita Points
BUTTERSCOTCH PUDDING Pudding, Caramelita Points
ARUGULA & PROSCIUTTO SALAD Arugula, Prosciutto, Goat Cheese, Crispy Shallots, White Balsamic Vinaigrette

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ARUGULA & PROSCIUTTO SALAD Arugula, Prosciutto, Goat Cheese, Crispy Shallots, White Balsamic Vinaigrette
J. Alexander's Restaurant

J. Alexander's Restaurant

4.2
(117 reviews)
0.1 mi

I'm a parent to a Naval Academy student, so I don't come to Annapolis often. But I remembered…read moredining at J. Alexander's once before, and it was good enough for me to come back--and it did not disappoint. For this area, the cost was surprisingly budget‑friendly, especially considering the quality. The town center around it has clearly changed, with several stores and restaurants closed and even the old adjacent parking lot gone. But once we walked inside, the experience was excellent. Our server was friendly, helpful, and honest with her recommendations. My daughter and I both ordered the Chicken Palermo, and it was outstanding--fresh, tasty, and served in portions that rival anything back home in Texas. The broccoli was delicious, and I swapped one side for Brussels sprouts, which were just as good.

I was really disappointed with this J. Alexander's location. The Caesar salad was completely…read moreoverloaded with dressing, making it feel careless and unbalanced. For a restaurant with a full bar, it was surprising they had no mezcal and were supposedly out of top-shelf bourbon, yet still served me a drink that tasted overly sweet and nothing like the premium bourbon I ordered. Another letdown was the lack of bread service. Other J. Alexander's locations usually serve croissants, so having none available took away from the experience. The food didn't make up for it either. The steak lacked flavor and felt low quality for the price. The "fried chicken platter" was basically oversized chicken tenders marketed as an entrée, and the mac and cheese was watery and bland instead of rich and creamy. Overall, the experience felt inconsistent and poorly executed. Between the missing staples, questionable bar service, and underwhelming food, this location did not feel worth the cost.

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NEW YORK STRIP
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Metropolitan Kitchen & Lounge

Metropolitan Kitchen & Lounge

3.9
(440 reviews)
2.2 mi
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$10 burger night on Thursdays is hard to beat. It's a thick, pretty tasty burger, with standard…read moretoppings plus bacon, and a side. I replaced the fries with Brussels which had good flavor but the sauce was overwhelming. It was more like Brussels soup. I would've preferred more of a drizzle than a bath, but they still tasted good. We sat up on the roof, which was really nice, but just be aware that in the evening while the sun is setting, it's tough to find any shade. Some of the tables are bar service, others have a server, so pay attention to that.

Classy vibe, superb friendly service, innovative menu and amazing prices! Living equidistant…read morebetween DC and Annapolis, nights out start with a decision to go south or east... We'd spend double in DC to enjoy the same level of service, memorable experience and quality dining that we can get on Annapolis' West Street. We stumbled upon Metropolitan by chance, and thoroughly enjoyed the chill chique of their cozy rooftop. The generous Cheese & Charcutterie platter ($30 for the max) was delicious, creative and kept us nibbling for more than an hour. Figs, goat cheese, mancheco, onion jam, prosciutto, almonds, and gourmet delights... Easy parking next door at Knighton garage. And they stay open late! (unlike most DMV establishments). For bar-hoppers, Sailor Oyster Bar across the street is a likely next stop.

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Edgewater Restaraunt

Edgewater Restaraunt

4.6
(5 reviews)
3.4 mi

Noticing two different listings for this same restaurant but I am only going to post here…read more Our crew has been here several times because one of the men in this group is such a fan and it was HIS birthday (Sat., 8/2/25) so we complied. Unfortunately, he's the only fan. I feel sooo bad being so critical so I'll make it quick. The decor/ambience is so uncomfortably in need of renovation (the wood paneling, sectional seating, and carpet, for starters). They're known for their crab cakes which did NOT disappoint (according to those who ordered them) and TWO THUMBS UP on the salad bar ... which we ALL absolutely appreciated. However, the other food was mediocre and the attached pics prove the simple, low effort, dive-bar quality. It wasn't a total wash tho'! Their portions are respectable. The birthday boy LOVED the carrot cake buttt, the scallops, green beans, crab dip and fried chicken were declared unseasoned and the rockfish bites (strips) were salty. The Chardonnay had vinegar undertones. The Tito's shot was $20 but this is not the type of establishment which can justify charging that! I'm going to stop there because I totally respect their long-standing "pillar of the community, local landmark, generational longevity" claim to fame. PLEASE visit for yourself and share YOUR opinion. When you go ... tell them you saw it on Yelp.

The Edgewater Restaurant has been a family favorite since my grandmother discovered it in the 70s…read more It is a small, family run business with a home style, comfort food menu straight outta the past. This is the kind of meal your mom would cook for, like, a graduation dinner, or if she was trying to impress someone. I've never had a bad meal here, but the crab cakes are the best in Maryland. I know everyone thinks they know where the best crab cakes are, but they are wrong, because the Edgewater Restaurant has them - a softball of jumbo lump crab meat, perfectly broiled with very few added ingredients so the crab shines through. All of the meals come with 2 sides of your choice, including potatoes served at least 3 different ways and a salad bar that isn't even trying to be healthy. Truly, there is no better place in Edgewater for dinner.

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Rockfish bites
Crab dip
Crab dip
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