Awesome local crabs!…read more We were staying in town for a small family vacation and of course we need to get some MD crabs during the summer. Our host had recommended this spot and it did not disappoint. We got a couple dozen crabs and some shrimp and we were stuffed. The crabs were fresh, as I was literally waiting for them to come in from the fisherman in the morning., and waited outside for them to be cooked. The crabs were sweet and stuffed. We loved them! This is a pick up spot, they do not have dine in. I would call in the order as early as you can when they open. I'm sure they run out at some point.

Tyler's is always amazing! Fantastic crabs! our GO TO spot in the beach for Crabs and seafood…read morehands down!

Another anniversary spent in North beach and another trip to Traders for the Crabby Benny…read more Service is always amazing and the food always hits, consistency is key special shoutout to the kitchen and a huge shout out to Trish on the bar for spectacular service even while she's busy she was still delivering a smile,2nd year in a row a familiar face is at the bar.The place is still clean as it was when we came 9 years ago and the restaurant is continuously growing. If you haven't tried them it's a must to do, it will not disappoint!

Service tonight was absolutely terrible. My parent's appetizer salads and bread were brought well…read moreafter the meal, when server Maria was asked about the salads, her only response was "can't you see I'm busy?" She had a larger party and ignored a smaller table for 45 minutes. No apology, just attitude. The food runner was lovely and helpful, she even got drink refills for the table.

Love this place. Never disappointed. Food quality outstanding. Server's always are professional,…read moreattentive, friendly. Every time I return to Chesapeake Beach I gotta go there to eat and drink. Location is so inviting, relaxing. Right there on the Bay! If you are disappointed it's because this place is too classy for a McDonald's consumer to enjoy.

Wonderful meal and service here - the outdoor dining area is so comfortable with a nice view of the…read morebay. Service by Bobby and Kelsea was outstanding and welcoming - took the time to explain the menu, specials etc. Spaghetti with clams was very delicious- generous portion of clams , great taste of garlic , olive oil, and white wine. We ordered the fried smelts for a starter - perfectly fried with a nice Remoulade sauce. The house burger with mushrooms, Swiss cheese on a pretzel bun, good char was excellent. We didn't have wine during our visit but they have an extensive wine list.

I went to Abner's for my birthday on May 15th. Our crabs were great and I had a wonderful time…read morewith my family. We are already talking about going back soon.

Won't be returning, brought friends from out of town and was overcharged for small crabs and…read moreservice was poor. Please hire more staff and be honest when you're out of large crabs.

Rod and Reel, your Restaurant is beautiful and the renovations are very nice but nothing at all…read moresays Chesapeake Bay. The menu is small and stuffy with almost no nod to what's literally in your back yard... where are the fresh seafood dishes? No crab cake?? No fried oysters? No rockfish? If you want an upscale menu then Offer local food done well You should never call salads a starter... salad is not an appetizer! The crab bisque is neither bisque or crabby... it's thin and watery and zero flavor or crab...just awful the tuna carpaccio, knife cuts rough, no olive oil no lemon , again disappointing Tried the Oysters Rockefeller, these were good, The star of the menu is dessert, the crème brûlée lovely great service in the restaurant but the food in all three outlets is bad. I have to question the chefs taste level... where is he from ? It's clear he doesn't know local food or flavors

I live in the town where Rod N Reel is located. This place had been under construction for a while…read moreand I have been patiently waiting for it to open. I didn't take any pics of the inside but it's new and really nice. We went on a cold Wednesday night and the dining room was completely empty. Ryan was our server and he was great. He was funny, light and gave honest recommendations when asked. Everything he co-signed on was spot on. The food came out fast and hot. We started off with the char-grilled octopus. The octopus rested on top of a red pepper romesco sauce and fingerling potatoes. The octopus was very tender and very flavorful. Wasn't a huge fan of the romesco, but overall I really enjoyed the dish. For my main I went with the Muscovy duck breast it came sliced and as a chou farci of duck confit, turnip, cider agra dolce. Very good. The cider Agra dolce had a little heat, but nothing over powering. Nice portion and well prepared. For dessert I went with the banana cheesecake. Not a fan, but my boyfriend loved it. To each their own with this one. I was expecting a slice of cheesecake with sliced banana caramelized sauce. The sauce was puréed and reminded me of baby food. Definitely not my favorite. All in all we truly enjoyed our meal and will absolutely be back soon.

A few weeks after moving to the DC region, my husband and I decided to make a trip out to…read moreChesapeake Beach just for the crab and the experience. On our first try, we got lost in DC and never found the correct freeway to get to the beach--3 hours wasted! Second try-- same deal. Finally, we got smart phones and figured out how to get East of DC. The following is our 100% factual experience. When we pulled into the dirt parking lot of Abner's Crab House, I could tell my husband was already re-thinking the our restaurant choice. The decor from the outside looks rustic and authentic so I talked him into getting lunch at Abner's (we're new to the East coast and just HAD to try some crabs...). We were seated outside near a tributary and some trash cans that were swarming with flies and smelled much worse than low-tide. There was one other table of people outside near us. At this point, I revealed to my husband that on the East Coast, people straight up crack and eat whole crabs (this offended his Mid-Western sensibilities) and he ordered a crab-cake sandwich. I ordered 6 whole crabs and our waitress taught me how to smash them with a mallot,"remove their lungs", and eat the meat. I was feeling VERY cave-woman at this point. Husband's face? Priceless. The food was nothing special to me, it was a new experience to eat crabs this way but I could not get over the smell of the trash cans and the flies. About half-way through our meal, the most surreal and bizarre thing happened. A little boy and his mother brought out a karaoke machine, set it up about 4 feet from us, and the mother started belting into the microphone. Since it was far too loud for me to hear my own thoughts, let alone speak with my husband: I continued my crab-smashing/lung removing lunch in silence. The next thing we know, the little boy puts on a top-hat and starts singing and dancing to several Michael Jackson songs. The performance was complete with crotch-grabs and moon-walking. Remember there was ONE other table of people sitting outside... Weirdest. Day. Ever.

Love this place! The all you can crabs are such a good deal and they come out fast and hot! The…read morehush puppies are also delicious. This is your traditional, brown paper on tables, and good beer specials small town type place. We will definitely take any visiting guests who want authentic Maryland blue crabs here! If you want a fancy seafood restaurant, this is your humble, down-to-Earth townie location with good prices.

We have been members for over 10 years. The wine is good and the food is excellent. Prices are good…read moreand we always have had great wait staff.

Do as the locals do! My mom and I were visiting North Beach for the day and saw great reviews for…read morethis place. We were able to grab a spot on the patio before the bourbon activation that was taking place. It was giving local hang out, beach town vibes Our server was great - very attentive and helpful with suggestions. We ordered hush puppies to start with a Paloma & Blackberry Margarita. The hush puppies were delicious! Slightly sweet with a cinnamon whipped butter that was amazing! The cocktails left a lot to be desired - sweeter than anything and the taste of the purees/juice was off for both. Our lunch options were fabulous! My mom had the Southern Fish & Chips (I think it was catfish) and I had Barramundi for the first time. Pleasantly surprised with no complaints! This is a great option if you like seafood and want that down home vibe

OMG! Definitely did not expect the superior experience! My husband and I decided to give this spot…read morea try impromptu! When I say A-MAZ-ING! The ambiance is nice and comfortable, 3 floors of historic memorabilia, my favorite pieces were the cool antique cash registers. The service was beyond exceptional! Our waitress Erin was very attentive and knowledgeable! She recommended the green fried tomatoes I was considering and boy they were nothing like I've ever had! So delicious! Packed with flavor! For dessert I had the seasonal peach cobbler made with fresh locally grown peaches! A-mazing!

After an amazing chartered fishing excursion, one of my shipmates suggested grabbing a bite to eat…read moreat 1936. We (Group of 12) arrived around 12pm & were among the first guests of the day. We were seated immediately. For starters we ordered 2 crab dips, 2 orders of fried green tomatoes, & 2 orders of crispy wings (Old Bay). Our non-alcoholic beverages included Pepsi products (no Coca-Cola ), ginger ale but no ginger beer. All of the appetizers were on point with flavor & texture. Also the Old Bay chicken wings were not as salty as other places serve them. I ordered the crab cake sandwich & onion rings. I had to box my crab cake because the small plates filled me up. I heated it in a pan later with a little olive oil spray and it was good. Our generous shipmate took care of thei bill so I'm not sure if splitting was an option. This was my first visit but definitely not my last. I enjoyed the relaxed vibes and proximity to the resort & dock.

Never disappoints. Delicious Food, Ample Beer menu. Attentive Service and great vibe always…read moreincluded.

Came here for a repast. Because of this, our party took several tables and shared several dishes,…read moreso I was able to try several dishes. Hats off to the staff for putting up with our chaos. Most notable standout - zucchini straws. Nice and crispy with a lovely peppercorn sauce. Would absolutely get again. Most of the other appetizers were fine, but standard. My wife ordered a burger and I got the soup of the day. Again, nothing bad. Kiddos ordered from the kids menu (Child #1 is a sucker for a cheese quesadilla), which has several options. Overall, a decent place to get a drink and some good food to accompany.

Food: Boom shrimp n fries were -1 star…read more Service: 4 star Ambiance: 5 star 4-5 star brought down by a -1 star.

The restaurant wasn't open but we came to enjoy some live music outside. I must say the owner was…read moreextremely rude sat us at the wrong table, we had to move when the people assigned to that table showed up. I had friends in the bar area as I was talking to them she came over and told me I couldn't be there because I have a pink wristband. I told her I wasn't staying I was just saying hi and she told me no to get back to my seat. I told her she sat us at the wrong table and she said she most definitely did not. She was an absolute witch. If she wasn't an elderly lady I would have certainly said a few things to her. Everything else was wonderful