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    Big Earl's Seafood

    4.3 (6 reviews)
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    3 years ago

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    2 years ago

    Have been getting our crabs from Earls for 4 years. They always have the best and the service is friendly. I highly recommended them!

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    4 years ago

    Just had 2 dozen xtra large, they were GREAT. Not one light crab. Been getting crabs from here for yrs. Great local business. Keeprockin

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    Dock House Restaurant - Shrimp wrap

    Dock House Restaurant

    3.8(115 reviews)
    1.8 mi
    $$

    We were crossing the Bay Bridge outside of Annapolis, and wanted a not-too-expensive peaceful…read morewaterside lunch. Just west of the Kent Narrows bridge, we came across Dock House, off US-50, with lots of parking and some free docking to the right (east) of a large enclosed boat-storage building. Dock House a bright restaurant with a light modern nautical theme. There's window seating for around 100 with a lovely view the narrows, also visible from the 25-seat bar. There's further indoor seating for another 80, and seasonal outdoor seating with water views for at least a hundred more! The bar area is self-seating, and it was pretty quiet on a Sunday early-afternoon (Jan 2026). Their friendly efficient staff took our drink orders immediately from their creative cocktail menu. We had a $12 Pomegranate Manhattan from their Classics: Louisville Old Forrester bourbon and bitters, gently sweet from tinted pomegranate juice and lightly flavored with a mild rosemary simple syrup. This was a delight! Our designated driver liked the quiet sophistication of the $8 spirit-free Cranberry Rosemary Spritz from their Mocktail list. They offer a wide range of seafood and American fare, with mains and sandwiches from $15-$40, plus soups, salads, and a kids menu. We had a bright fresh $15 Harvest Salad, a generous patch of light tender baby kale, bright cubes of soft roasted butternut squash and fresh walnuts, sprinkled with creamy goat cheese crumbles and sweet pomegranate seeds. We got their tangy maple vinaigrette on the side. A tasty fresh refreshing salad. And we went for their $19 "new" Fried Flounder Sandwich, crispy lightly-fried sweet tender flounder on white bread which they toasted for us. It had fresh lettuce and plenty of tomato slices, and a light layer of tartar sauce. A delicious crunchy handful, which we got with a generous side of piping hot lightly crispy fries. We loved the quiet cool of the place and the delicious food, the amazing water view, the attentive staff, and the chance to catch the afternoon football games on two TVs over the enclosed bar. A perfectly pleasant Sunday afternoon. It's easier than it sounds below to get to Dock House at exit 41 off US-50, just west of Kent Narrows, just off the public boat ramp under the bridge. There's plenty of parking east of that huge boat-storage building for several shops. Dock House is in a separate building at the north end of that parking. Or you can dock your boat there for free. TLDR, well, maybe read once: If you are westbound, Exit 41 just after of the Kent Narrows bridge puts you on Piney Narrows Rd, and you keep straight until you are nearly under US-50, then turn left to the boat ramp. If you are eastbound, from Exit 41 take a left on MD18 Main St and take the next left under US50 onto Piney Narrows Rd, just west of the Kent Narrows bridge, then an immediate right to the public boat ramp. Either way, in the ramp's parking lot you turn left, away from US-50, and keep to the right around the huge boat-storage building. Really, the first time you do it, you'll find that the only trick is to see that turn off Piney Narrows Rd towards the boat ramp.

    Ordered takeout and was really disappointed…read more The food overall was bland. The steak was overcooked and lacked flavor, and the crab cake was burnt. The biggest issue, though, was the order being wrong. I ordered a chicken Caesar salad and even called ahead to confirm it, including requesting extra dressing. I was told everything was correct. When I got home, it was just a plain Caesar salad -- no chicken and no extra dressing. The only bright spot is I wasn't charged for the chicken I didn't receive. For the price, I expected much better quality and attention to detail. Not sure I'd return after this experience.

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    Dock House Restaurant - The east half of the nautically-decorated interior dining room, showing about half of the 80-or-so-seats

    The east half of the nautically-decorated interior dining room, showing about half of the 80-or-so-seats

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    The Narrows Restaurant - Calamari

    The Narrows Restaurant

    3.9(351 reviews)
    2.0 mi
    $$$

    Watta location. Alas, we were meeting for a dinner , in the dark, but still a very dramatic…read moresetting. Especially if you nab a table along/above the water. Very competent and friendly waitstaff. Quality was fine and well done. Fried green tomatoes and mini crab cakes for appetizers was swell.Didn't go crab cakes salads and salmon were wonderful. Adequate & fun chocolate bread pudding. The cocktails seemed delish so a good time was had by all. BTW this is a swell location if you're meeting eastern shore friends and annapolitans 'midway'

    Headed back to The Narrows recently for lunch. The view is still really beautiful and the staff was…read moresuper friendly. It was a pretty nice day so we opted to sit on the deck which was also heated. We ordered the clams casino and fried green tomatoes to start. I only tried the clams casino was appreciated the flavor, size of the clams, and the use of gluten free panko. They were good! I also got a cup of Maryland crab soup which was really delicious and well flavored with the perfect amount of Old Bay seasoning. For my entree, I got a house salad with blue cheese gorgonzola dressing and grilled chicken. This was probably the most disappointing part of the meal - the chicken tasted like it had been steamed and totally unseasoned. It desperately needed salt, pepper, garlic powder, anything! It was super bland. The dressing wasn't very flavorful either and definitely didn't have the funky blue cheese taste I was hoping for. I usually love a salad but this one was really lacking flavor.

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    The bar

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    Bridges Restaurant - My tuna  sashimi

    Bridges Restaurant

    3.9(408 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$

    My husband, pup, and I stopped by on a Monday for lunch on our way to St. Michaels. It was fairly…read moreempty, they were power washing the deck area but luckily, they still had their gazebo open so we could still have lunch with our little pup. The hostess and waitress were so kind, friendly, and accommodating! They brought out a water bowl for our dog. We ordered the whole oysters flash fried (special of the day), the shrimp and grits, and the shrimp salad sandwich with island fries (upgraded for 3.50). The oysters were fantastic. Freshly fried and super juicy. We loved them. Our sandwich and shrimp&grits took a while to get to us, but worth the wait. The shrimp in the grits were massive. My husband couldn't finish it all. The shrimp salad was stellar. And the brioche bun went so well. I will say the island fries had a spice we didn't love. The queso dip it came with was good. Didn't love the chili aioli it came with. It was weirdly sweet. I'd probably stick to the regular fries next time. Service is a little slower than were use to, but it definitely fit the vibe of the area. Just low key and relaxing. We would definitely come back!

    Fantastic food. Every single thing that I tried from the bruchetta to the cream of crab soup…read more(better than PhilipsCrab House, iykyk) that was full of lumps of crab meat to the fish and chips that had old bay fries and piece of fish that didn't even fit in the basket it was so huge!! On top of the size, the fish was also lightly breaded (I hate when it's thick) and so fresh. I can't say enough nice things about the food at this place but the service was also phenomenal! I will definitely be going back. And if you're reading this review and you are the manager you need to thank all your employees because they really are the best in the business.

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    Bridges Restaurant - Covered outdoor seating

    Covered outdoor seating

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    Crab soup

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    Fisherman's Inn Restaurant - Oreo cookies smith island cake

    Fisherman's Inn Restaurant

    3.8(332 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$$

    Definitely time to update my review. Wowww it's been awhile since my last visit…read more We were in the area and I was in the mood for seafood. Took a drive across the Chesapeake bridge and it was worth it. I ordered the broiled seafood platter. It was amazing... came with two sides. I chosed potato chips and green beans with bacon and onions. Everything was delicious but my seafood platter was the BEST!! My husband ordered the scallops which also came with two sides. One being the stewed tomatoes, as well asparagus. My husband said he enjoyed it all. They even gave us some good rolls to go. Service was prompt. Ordered online and was ready as promised. I would definitely be returning again whenever in the area.

    If you're looking for seafood and a location that's casual and easy for a large group - this is…read moreyour spot. But it's equally fine for just a couple. A family-style joint, the seating is plenty with tables and booths large enough to handle an office party or a family reunion. Our party of 5 started with hush puppies with a syrup and honey for dipping and the hot crab dip. Both were exceptional. The rockfish bites which were crispy with a nice spice of wasabi cream. The shrimp scampi - the best I've ever had - had a rich sauce, plump scrimps and amazing, crunchy, garlic bread. The crème brûlée was one of the creamiest I've enjoyed and the pies are ridiculously huge. With a friendly and frequent service, there's really no way to leave this spot unsatisfied.

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    Fisherman's Inn Restaurant - Inside

    Inside

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    Side salad

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