Guidebook for Annapolis
Drinks & Nightlife
The best hot wings and nachos in town!!! If you like seafood, their raw oyster bar is unbeatable. Let our favorite bartenders, Rose, Matt, and Beans, know that we sent you their way!
47 locals recommend
McGarvey's Saloon & Oyster Bar
8 Market SpaceThe best hot wings and nachos in town!!! If you like seafood, their raw oyster bar is unbeatable. Let our favorite bartenders, Rose, Matt, and Beans, know that we sent you their way!
Great microbrewery on site with phenomenal beers on tap. Tasty American food and seafood! Live music concerts on site!
109 locals recommend
Rams Head Tavern Annapolis
33 West StGreat microbrewery on site with phenomenal beers on tap. Tasty American food and seafood! Live music concerts on site!
Do a jig on over to Fado's for an honest pint of well-poured Guinness and some delicious Irish dishes! Enjoy their live music!
20 locals recommend
Fado Irish Pub
One Park PlDo a jig on over to Fado's for an honest pint of well-poured Guinness and some delicious Irish dishes! Enjoy their live music!
We like Heroes. They support and celebrate those who serve, both here and abroad. More than 50 microbrews available on tap. Wonderful eats! Live music and karaoke some nights.
15 locals recommend
Heroes Pub
1 Riverview AveWe like Heroes. They support and celebrate those who serve, both here and abroad. More than 50 microbrews available on tap. Wonderful eats! Live music and karaoke some nights.
Delicious coffee, wine, desserts, and small plates. Wonderful gallery of local artwork. Live acoustic music. What's NOT to love!?
14 locals recommend
49 West St
49 West StreetDelicious coffee, wine, desserts, and small plates. Wonderful gallery of local artwork. Live acoustic music. What's NOT to love!?
Food Scene
Stop in for the best breakfast, brunch...heck, ANYTHING anytime of the day that you'll taste in a while. Chicken and waffles! That's all I have to say...
104 locals recommend
Iron Rooster - Annapolis
12 Market SpaceStop in for the best breakfast, brunch...heck, ANYTHING anytime of the day that you'll taste in a while. Chicken and waffles! That's all I have to say...
Joss Café & Sushi Bar
195 Main StBest sushi in Annapolis. Hands down!
Locally-sourced and organic small plates with fresh-prepared drinks. Phenomenal happy hour. Delicious!
59 locals recommend
Level a small plates lounge
69 West StLocally-sourced and organic small plates with fresh-prepared drinks. Phenomenal happy hour. Delicious!
Tasty small plates of the latin variety with tasty Margaritas. Owned by the same folks that own Level! Phenomenal happy hour.
39 locals recommend
Vida Taco Bar
200 Main StTasty small plates of the latin variety with tasty Margaritas. Owned by the same folks that own Level! Phenomenal happy hour.
Delicious Italian fusion in an upscale, classy environment with reasonable prices. We recommend everything on the menu!
28 locals recommend
Carpaccio Tuscan Kitchen
1 Park PlDelicious Italian fusion in an upscale, classy environment with reasonable prices. We recommend everything on the menu!
This little cafe offers American food AND fresh sushi...super late at night! Great eats for the hungry night owl!
Sakura Cafe
105 Main StThis little cafe offers American food AND fresh sushi...super late at night! Great eats for the hungry night owl!
Delicious Thai food with a modern fusion flare. Very fresh, nice ambiance. We recommend the red curry if you can handle the spice!
57 locals recommend
Lemongrass
167 West StDelicious Thai food with a modern fusion flare. Very fresh, nice ambiance. We recommend the red curry if you can handle the spice!
This cafe is a delicious breakfast spot located within easy walking distance of our home. Creative, delicious, fresh dishes with generous portions!
53 locals recommend
Miss Shirley's Cafe, Annapolis
1 Park PlThis cafe is a delicious breakfast spot located within easy walking distance of our home. Creative, delicious, fresh dishes with generous portions!
You haven't had donuts until you've had Carlson's. Seriously. They're ridiculous! The Thai food is authentic, delicious, and very fresh!!!
21 locals recommend
Carlson's Donuts & Thai Kitchen
1022 West StYou haven't had donuts until you've had Carlson's. Seriously. They're ridiculous! The Thai food is authentic, delicious, and very fresh!!!
Starbucks
3059 Solomons Island RdEveryone needs to know where the nearest Starbucks is!
Tasty Mexican fair. Be careful, their margaritas may put you under the table!
8 locals recommend
Mexican Café
609 Melvin AveTasty Mexican fair. Be careful, their margaritas may put you under the table!
French dining in a classy, upscale setting. Worth every penny you spend!
21 locals recommend
Café Normandie
185 Main StFrench dining in a classy, upscale setting. Worth every penny you spend!
The BEST Chinese take-out/delivery in Annapolis. Quick service and food's hot, delivered quickly, and tasty every time!
Canton Restaurant
11 Ridgely AveThe BEST Chinese take-out/delivery in Annapolis. Quick service and food's hot, delivered quickly, and tasty every time!
Worth the trip for the view alone! Enjoy cold drinks and fresh eats on the rear deck and watch the boats come in!
25 locals recommend
The Pier Oyster Bar
48 S River Road SouthWorth the trip for the view alone! Enjoy cold drinks and fresh eats on the rear deck and watch the boats come in!
Tasty crab cakes that can't be beat, fresh seafood, tasty American food, and cold beer. Drive your car or your boat up and enjoy a great time, Marylander-style!
52 locals recommend
Mike's Restaurant & Crabhouse
3030 Riva RdTasty crab cakes that can't be beat, fresh seafood, tasty American food, and cold beer. Drive your car or your boat up and enjoy a great time, Marylander-style!
Papa John's Pizza
108 University Blvd WEveryone loves Papa John's! Great for that late-night pizza.
Essentials
This store is located less than 1/2 mile from our home and is less than 10 minutes walk from our home. We shop here to meet our grocery needs!
17 locals recommend
Safeway
1781 Forest DrThis store is located less than 1/2 mile from our home and is less than 10 minutes walk from our home. We shop here to meet our grocery needs!
Visit for a unique, friendly experience with organic, local options! Enjoy free samples and coffee while shopping; kids search for the hidden stuffed goat (Navy mascot) and win a free lollipop!
30 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
Jennifer RoadVisit for a unique, friendly experience with organic, local options! Enjoy free samples and coffee while shopping; kids search for the hidden stuffed goat (Navy mascot) and win a free lollipop!
Everything Else
Great mall, incredible shop selection, a ton of restaurants to select from after you shop until you drop!
95 locals recommend
Westfield Annapolis Mall
2002 Annapolis MallGreat mall, incredible shop selection, a ton of restaurants to select from after you shop until you drop!
This shopping center is home of the Amish Market, which offers delicious treats, homemade items, and an Amish cafe with the best breakfast. Don't forget to stop by the movie theaters right next door!
12 locals recommend
Annapolis Harbour Center
2512 A Solomons Island RdThis shopping center is home of the Amish Market, which offers delicious treats, homemade items, and an Amish cafe with the best breakfast. Don't forget to stop by the movie theaters right next door!
MoneyGram
500 12th St SEConveniently located within our local CVS store!
This store is the only local RiteAid with a fully stocked liquor store within it. Enjoy shopping for groceries, personal items, and pick up a bottle of wine or something cold to drink.
23 locals recommend
Walgreens
609 Taylor AveThis store is the only local RiteAid with a fully stocked liquor store within it. Enjoy shopping for groceries, personal items, and pick up a bottle of wine or something cold to drink.
Perfect place to jog, ride bikes, rent a paddle board or a kayak, walk the trails, use the huge playground, etc. This park is very nearby and a wonderful family resource!
47 locals recommend
Quiet Waters Park Road
Quiet Waters Park RoadPerfect place to jog, ride bikes, rent a paddle board or a kayak, walk the trails, use the huge playground, etc. This park is very nearby and a wonderful family resource!
Shopping
CVS
503 S Cherry Grove AveThis CVS is located right around the corner from our home. Very convenient!
We've dashed across the street for that much needed milk, sugar, eggs, gum, or WHATEVER at any hour of the day or night. We love the Pantry 1! You need it, they'll have it...
Pantry 1 Food Mart
1090 Spa RdWe've dashed across the street for that much needed milk, sugar, eggs, gum, or WHATEVER at any hour of the day or night. We love the Pantry 1! You need it, they'll have it...