Best Clam Chowder in Annapolis

4 restaurant menus in Annapolis, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Dock Street Bar & Grill
Dock Street Bar & Grill
87/100 (1312 ratings)
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Vegetarian Friendly
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Tapas
Fish Taco
Tacos
Shrimp
Crab Soup
Cakes
Lobster
Fish
Salad
Wings
Fish & chips
Clam Chowder
Crab
Clams
Burger
Tuna
Crab Cake
Fish & Chips
Sit down
American
Seafood
Bar
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Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
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"If you are looking for a place to feel like a regular even if it's your first time then Dock Street is the place for you. Wonderful staff and equally..."
Tony Madarang Jr
"Turn your hats front forwards when entering this fine establishment. As one who does not drink and partake in the weekly festivities anymore, the..."
Chris Costello
"Great food, awesome and friendly staff. Highly recommend you stop in for a bite and a..."
Chris Jefferson
"Have been hearing about this place for a long time. I finally made it up to Annapolis for the boat show this year and it is great! Service and..."
Amelia Hampshire
"Hands down one of the best establishments in Annapolis. Great ownership, and a friendly staff makes every visit worth..."
Jon Poe
"One of my favorite local spots, food and service is always amazing! I always bring friends here who have never been, never disappoints! Best place in..."
Ashley Reed
"Great food and amazing service! Can't wait to go back! Great wings. Loved the fish tacos and the crab cake was on..."
Stefanie Stromberg Franklin
"So I was in Annapolis for the boat show and had no idea where to go for lunch, when I saw a police officer directing traffic and had to ask him. He..."
Terri Luedtke
"Mr "if it lives in the sea, it's not for me" had a "when in Rome" moment. Being in Annapolis, I felt compelled to seek out some local fish & chips,..."
Carl E. Budrecki
"Amanda, Sharon and I think you are an awesome server. Thank you for being a great part of the whole package; food, outside seating, city view,..."
Roy Tucker
"Excellent service , great tunes playing and the food was amazing! we had to board a boat and didn't have too much time, but they were quick and again..."
Kimberly Mueller Reich
"They make the best crab cakes in town I live in Glen Burnie I come down there just to get a crab..."
Ky F Adeyemo
"Best staff in Annapolis! Great food!Awesome atmosphere..."
Jeff Moe Howard
"Very Very good crab dip, great shrimp tacos aswell, very friendly and even offered us drinks to go since we mentioned we are traveling. would come..."
Carson Shoe
"AWESOME food. The mussels and crab dip were the highlights. Service was super friendly as well. On a 95 degree day in Annapolis, they let us stay..."
Mike Sutter
"We stopped.in for the crab cakes and we were WOWED! The crab cakes were fresh, tasty, tender, juicy and 99% crab and generously portioned. There..."
E Hunt
"Yummy crab cake sandwich with curly fries! It was nice to be able to sit outside as well. The fish with the fish and chips was underwhelming, very..."
Laura Finger Marlowe
"Best crab cake place in annapolis. Staff is attentive, and provide a fast service. Food was on point and really good. Both wife and I enjoy this..."
Josean Alvarez
"Best crabcakes in town, and we are serious crab cake snobs! Waiter was very attentive and funny. Nice beer and decent June selection. Steamed shrimp..."
Melanie Reavis
Mcgarvey's Saloon And Oyster Bar
Mcgarvey's Saloon And Oyster Bar
84/100 (2548 ratings)
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Cakes
French Dip
Clams
Oyster
Fish
Red Beans and Rice
Calamari
Mussels
Calamares
Shrimp
Beef
Crab Cake
Fish & chips
Fish & Chips
Tapas
Tacos
Salad
Wings
Fish Sandwich
Clam Chowder
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Chili
Cheeseburger
Pretzel
Crab Soup
Burger
Chicken Sandwich
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"This is our (my fiance' and I) favorite place in Annapolis. The atmosphere, the prices, the weekly specials, and the delicious food.....what's not to..."
Katie Lewis
"Eddie tends the bar in the back, skip the front and go to the back for best..."
Mike Hill
"Fun place for a bite and a drink. My husband built the store front. He was Berliner constructions master cabinet maker. It makes this place extra..."
Annette Bjorntvedt
"Braised Beef shanks at happy hour are not to be..."
Jay Yaeger
"McGarvey's is a mainstay of the Annapolis area, with great food at reasonable prices and a wonderful..."
David Flanagan
"We make an annual "pilgrimage" all the way from the Finger Lakes of NY just for crab dip! Always a great time and great..."
Jessica Franzese
"Great local establishment , great food , and nice cold drafts..."
Darren Johnson
"Great atmosphere. Come by every time I am in area. Locals hangout which makes it..."
Trashmandean
"Oysters were great. So is the fish and chips. Service fast. Loud fun bar. Good luck..."
Alan Kellogg
"Mahi mahi Reuben lunch special was..."
Melissa Johnson
"Back in 1975 on a cold January day I ordered a New England clam chowder. He brought it to me and a straight up shot of Hennessy cognac. I thought my..."
Sidewalk Ralph
"Pretty Good. We visit Annapolis on a regular basis and McGarvey's has become one of our regular stops. The whole family can find something on the..."
PghUrbanFoodie
"Good beer and stellar calamari. The crab cakes were..."
Jeremy B
"Nice old pub. I like going here for happy hour, sometimes they've got a great oyster deal. The rest of the food is "eh" though. It'll do if happy..."
Claire C.
"Classic. McGarvey's is a classic and timeless bar that will never go out of..."
Derek M.
"The clam chowder was superb! The oysters really fresh. Good ambiance...."
Roberto
"Basic bar food that's always consistent. Best prices on mussels and oysters in..."
AC
"The staff here was very inviting and had all tables distanced. We did not eat but we did have a couple rounds. There is a downstairs and upstairs..."
Megan Abel
"Excellent experience! Sat at the bar and ordered the crab wontons (thanks Izzy!) And the crab pretzel! Drinks were fantastic service was amazing..."
Tiffany Randall
"McGarvey's is a lovely institution with quality seafood, cocktails and service. The wait staff is incredibly attentive and helpful, and truly..."
Wesley Rogerson
"This place is supppper cool. They have a TREE in the restaurant. That is amazing. The waiter was nice (Didn't catch his name, but you know who you..."
‘ CCK5018 ‘
"The local oysters are awesome, but the Maryland crab soup is a scam. It’s 99% veggies and more aptly named the Maryland veggie soup. Still tasty,..."
Allison Derrick
"Calamari, blackened fish tacos, crab cakes, asparagus and the fish of the day (flounder) were all great. Excellent tarter sauce. The cocktail sauce..."
Sarah Smith
Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls
Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls
80/100 (1923 ratings)
Quick Bites
Seafood
Fast food
Seafood
American
American
Fast Food
Dinner
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Shrimp
Lobster
Salad
Clam Chowder
Hot Dog
Crab Cake
Chowder
Lobster Roll
BLT
Cakes
Sandwiches
Grilled cheese
Sit down
American
Seafood
Fast food
Wheelchair Accessible
Free Wifi
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Mid-range
"Extremely nice staff with quick service. You get exactly what you expect. Good roll lightly toasted. Lobster bisque very creamy with good flavor...."
Greenwood
"Mason's Lobster rolls are well worth stopping in. Their rolls are stuffed full with lots of lobster meat. The Mac'n'Cheese is so-so but the rolls are..."
Wino
"My first time to this tiny lobster shop on Annapolis's busy, touristy, main street... and I found my lobster roll to be delicious! But don't think..."
Don Knieriem
"As a seafood lover who frequents Cape Cod several times a year, I think I am qualified to say these are amazing 🦞 rolls. Husband got the original..."
Alisa Champa
"Really solid lobster rolls. Incredibly friendly staff and great service. I also had the clam chowder - best I've had in years! Parking can be..."
Chris D
"I was taken aback by the size, as this was my first ever lobster roll (I got the Connecticut roll, warm and butter in the same sentence is all I..."
Christopher Burns
"Literally the best thing I've ate in so long. Got the Connecticut Roll and it was delicious! Shop is a little small but they have street side..."
Dan Perry
"Oh my gosh SO GOOD! I had the classic Maine lobster roll and it was PERFECT. I read their lobster comes straight from Portland, ME. if you're craving..."
Haley Saunders
Middleton Tavern
Middleton Tavern
74/100 (1037 ratings)
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Bar
Pub
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
American
American
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Fish
Oyster
Calamari
Pork
Mussels
Calamares
Shrimp
Salmon
Beef
Fish & chips
Crab Cake
Chowder
Fish & Chips
Pasta
French Fries
Salad
BLT
Clam Chowder
Cobb Salad
Sandwiches
Crab Soup
Crab
Burger
Cakes
Scallops
Pesto
Clams
Sit down
Pub
Seafood
American
Bar
Takeout
Television
Live Music
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
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Mid-range
"First trip to Annapolis in December we found this place. We are here everyday we were here. The place is full of history. It has a great happy hour...."
KC D
"Aw man, this place is cool. The interior is beautiful. Only stopped in for a few drinks, but will definitely be back since I don't live too far away...."
Chris Douglas
"Sitting here in the breezes on their deck having a Middleton's Mule and crab cakes. Awesome food and great service. Kim (my server) was..."
Douglas Wilfong
"Great spot for drinks with a ton of history! A must stop when in town, but i would recommend drinks that are beer, on the rocks, or bottled…..."
Phil Dade
"First of all, go for the history ... this place is a throwback in time. It was established in 1750 and famous Colonial Americans such as George..."
Diana Needle
"The food was great, the oysters were perfect and our salads were really good. The service was a little slow but everything was crazy due to the..."
A.J. Wade
"Wow what an experience at the tavern est. 1750. The food was delicious, the location and ambience spectacular and Maddie's service awesome! When in..."
Guillermo Chacon