Bites Nearby: Seafood Spots Around Annapolis

Historic Annapolis
Picking just one spot in the city is tough—there are so many great options. But in Eastport is certainly high on the list. The laid back atmosphere makes it the perfect spot for a weekend meal out. When my family from North Carolina visited recently, I brought them here to introduce them to Maryland seafood.

The restaurant also has a pretty famous fan base. According to its website, First Lady Michelle Obama has even been there and raved about the crab cakes.
-Mary McGuirt, Historic Annapolis local editor

Greater Annapolis
at Westfield Annapolis mall often features local seafood, as well as regular specials. It's a comfortable setting that's great for a working lunch or a quiet night out with the family.
-John Wilfong, Greater Annapolis local editor

Broadneck
Seafood restaurant choices are limited in Arnold, but the best I've had is Their cream of crab soup is to die for.
-Frank Smith, Broadneck guest editor and frequent Patch contributor

Edgewater
. It's cozy—a home converted into a restaurant more than 60 years ago, where each of the old rooms had most of the walls knocked down and converted into dining space. Don't let the appearance fool you. The food here is the
highlight. They have the best crab cakes in Edgewater and probably in Maryland. It isn't the place to get crabs and watch the boats go by, but it is a great place to have a good piece of fish or a real Maryland crab cake. The waitresses have been there for decades and they make efficient work of the service.
-Mitchelle Stephenson, Edgewater-Davidsonville local editor

Pasadena
While most may not consider this Italian restaurant when seeking a seafood menu, has won the Maryland Seafood Festival's Cream of Crab Soup Cook-Off two years in a row. In addition to their award-winning crab soup, the restaurant
features appetizers such as mussels and calamari, and tops many of their pasta dishes with shrimp, crab and other seafood.
- Terri Peters, Pasadena guest editor and Patch contributor