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Celebrated my birthday here and it's a beautiful place for a dinner with water views! The service was great and the food was delicious. I think the portions were a bit small for the price, but the ambiance/views seemed to be part of the cost. cocktail: chesapeake bae - It was just okay, it tasted a bit watered down calamari - delicious, would definitely get again, it would be nice if the sauce was on the side so the calamari wouldn't get soggy crab dip - dip was good, but pretzels were better children's petite filet - requested medium, received medium rare, but my toddler still enjoyed it. the portion is a bit small (I think it was supposed to be 6 oz, but I'm pretty sure it was smaller than that.) empanadas - very good, three to an order (small, two-bite sized), also wish sauces were on the side so the pastry wouldn't be soggy at the bottom filet & lobster - filet was overcooked (requested medium rare, but it was well done, no pink inside), lobster was good scallops and shrimp - delicious, came with 3 scallops and 5 shrimp (all averaged sized, one scallop was small), jasmine rice was good, asparagus was delicious Overall, the seasoning was spot on for all of the food. I just wish the steak temps were done correctly (my husband's filet was chewy). Would most likely return for a special occasion. You can validate parking, which is a huge plus!
Service was better. Food was delicious. We both got the encrusted halibut at the recommendation of our server. She was spot on! We also got the hushpuppies which were tasty even if they hadn't had the bits of shrimp in them. Glad they did, though. Each bite had a bit of shrimp.
We stopped by for a light lunch. We split a couple of appetizers and each had a drink. The Sea Scallop dish was really unique. I've had anything quite like it. It was great. My only complaint was for $23, I would expect 4 scallops. It came with 2. The Tuna Tartar was okay, for some reason it didn't work for us. Our server seemed to have the whole patoo so we didn't see her much. I think you pay for the view and location. There was paid parking (not too pricey) onsite. For Annapolis that's huge.
Did a solo lunch here. 10/10. Great service, very accommodating, great vibe and atmosphere, and delicious food. The oysters were really good but the bacon was a little too much. Maybe bacon bits would be better and would not overpower the oyster itself. But that's more an observation than complaint. When I'm back in Annapolis I'm definitely coming back here and trying more of the menu. Would highly suggest making a rez.
We were impressed by how fresh the ingredients were, and especially loved the rockfish dish. The beurre blanc was an excellent touch to the dish, along with the grilled veggies and crab lump meat atop the fish. The cream of crab soup was also great, with touches of fresh crab meat. The baked oysters were a bit too briney and sandy/crunchy for our liking. Excellent, friendly service. Gorgeous water view with indoor and outdoor seating options. On the pricier side.
Review: Carrol's Creek Café - Annapolis, MD Carrol's Creek Café delivers an outstanding waterfront dining experience. The location is unbeatable--right on the harbor with beautiful views that make any meal feel special. Service was excellent from start to finish, attentive without ever being intrusive. The food is a standout. The crab cakes are truly exceptional, and the cream of crab soup might be the best I've ever had. Their lunch menu is perfect for meetings: great variety, well‑executed dishes, and a relaxed but refined atmosphere. Overall, a fantastic spot in Annapolis. I'll definitely be back.
Excellent location, attentive service, average food with above average prices. Portions are fair but quality is just eh imo. I heard a lot about Carrol's Creek, so may have had elevated expectations which they did not quite hit. We started with the scallops, which had a bit too much shredded phyllo. The crab cake was good but a bit dry. The rockfish had a great lump of crab and was cooked appropriately. The cocktail selection was creatively. The old fashioned was smooth. The views were nice, even from the inside. I highly recommend trying to get seated on the deck (reservation required). They validate parking!
My husband and I celebrated our one year wedding anniversary at Carrol's Creek Cafe, and I could not have been happier. I had no clue where he had planned for us to have dinner, I just knew that it was a location in Annapolis. From the minute we walked in to the quite inconspicuously located entrance, I was prepared for just about anything! But every single expectation was met, when we were seated outside, immediately next to Spa Creek and the Drawbridge; just in time to watch the entire sunset in all its glory. The service, food and wine were all impeccable! I started with the house special - the Sea Scallops, and chose the Sautéed Shrimp and Crab Pasta for my main! Both of these were 10/10 and truly seasoned and prepared to perfection. There was no over seasoning, I could taste each and every one of these fresh ingredients in the pasta... From the grilled zucchini to the fresh lump crab, the cherry tomatoes and the lemon zest !! My husband had the Cream of Corn soup & the Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes, both of which he devoured! When my husband made the reservation, he made the note that it was an anniversary dinner, but perhaps they missed this on our reservation when we checked in? There were a few other tables with celebrations like birthdays, and they got a sweet card and that additional special treatment to complement the evening. But this was missed with us - but that's not such a big deal. What a memorable way to end our one year wedding anniversary! Looking forward to going back again, for hopefully more special occasions.
First time visitor. Hubby and I truly enjoyed our food. The restaurant has ai many windows, that you had great views no matter where you were seated. Will be back!
Wasn't impressed. Came due to great reviews. Ordered two items they are known for... the scallops appetizer and crab soup. The scallops being fried with a fried phyllo dough left it feeling very heavy, and the phyllo was actually a little on the burnt side. The soup wasn't bad. It was just way too heavy and rich. After all that I just ordered a Caesar salad with grilled shrimp added. The shrimp smelled "off"and I couldn't eat it. Don't recommend this place sadly.
SECRET HAPPY HOUR Eastport locals know how to eat well and stretch their drinking dollars .. Carrol's Creek Happy Hour starts at 5pm (Sunday-Thursday) and features some of the restaurant's best dishes. With savings of $4-7 per dish (relative to the main restaurant), you can feast on crab cakes, tuna tartare, BBQ shrimp, calamari, baked oysters and a number of other local specialties. What you don't get is seating on the water-side porch or in the main restaurant. HOW TO ACCESS: When you enter the restaurant, let the hostess know that you're here for Happy Hour and request a table in the bar area (to the left of the hostess stand). There is sure to be a crowd at the car and a number of tables already filled, but there's always been a 4-top when we've shown up. Staff is great and hard working - Tip them well!
The views & ambiance are lovely here, but I was hoping the food would taste better. My family decided to dine at Carrol's Creek before I returned to the West coast. I wanted to eat somewhere close to home and on the water. There restaurant is nestled beautifully on the docks near downtown Annapolis. There is a parking lot out front, and the restaurant will validate the parking. Our waiter was fun, and made a few jokes at our table, so the service wasn't lacking. They honestly just dropped the ball with the food. We started off with the crab guacamole appetizer. Surprisingly, this was the best dish of the night. My mom order some crab dip, and it was extremely watery and lacked flavor. For dinner, I ordered a crab cake and a house salad with raspberry vinaigrette. The salad was actually sad. It had romaine lettuce, sunflower seeds, and cranberries. I would have loved for it to have some additional vegetables or croutons to jazz it up. I have had house salads that came with diced tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, etc. I was just hoping for a little more. The crab cake also missed the mark for me. It needed more old bay or something, just not what i'm use to. For my first time visiting Carrol's Creek, I was expecting more.
Carol's creek is well situated on the pier with it's own parking. The scalllop appetizer isn't very filling for the price. It's more of a social media flare. The rockfish is very good with a delicately flavored mashed cauliflower and seasonal vegetables. Dessert was a lemon pound cake with fresh fruit. It's a refreshing light treat but don't expect a distinctive lemon flavored cake. read more
19 days ago
The atmosphere at this restaurant is lovely. It's fine dining on the Annapolis waterfront. Really enjoyed the views. The indoor and outdoor seating are both nice and quite fancy. The soft shell crab was not the best dish. Maybe it was just an off day but it was quite chewy and not to my taste. Otherwise the experience was nice and we enjoyed the atmosphere. read more
2 months ago
One of the yummiest HH around. We tried the crab dip and it was so good. A massive amount of crab engulfed by cheese with the best warm pretzel. You'll literally lick the bowl. The crab cake dinner was beautiful plated and seared. Definitely a top seller as it melted in my mouth. We sat on the patio and had am amazing time with beautiful views. read more
Celebrated my birthday here and it's a beautiful place for a dinner with water views! The service was great and the food was delicious. I think the portions were a bit small for the price, but the ambiance/views seemed to be part of the cost. cocktail: chesapeake bae - It was just okay, it tasted a bit watered down calamari - delicious, would definitely get again, it would be nice if the sauce was on the side so the calamari wouldn't get soggy crab dip - dip was good, but pretzels were better children's petite filet - requested medium, received medium rare, but my toddler still enjoyed it. the portion is a bit small (I think it was supposed to be 6 oz, but I'm pretty sure it was smaller than that.) empanadas - very good, three to an order (small, two-bite sized), also wish sauces were on the side so the pastry wouldn't be soggy at the bottom filet & lobster - filet was overcooked (requested medium rare, but it was well done, no pink inside), lobster was good scallops and shrimp - delicious, came with 3 scallops and 5 shrimp (all averaged sized, one scallop was small), jasmine rice was good, asparagus was delicious Overall, the seasoning was spot on for all of the food. I just wish the steak temps were done correctly (my husband's filet was chewy). Would most likely return for a special occasion. You can validate parking, which is a huge plus! read more
Service was better. Food was delicious. We both got the encrusted halibut at the recommendation of our server. She was spot on! We also got the hushpuppies which were tasty even if they hadn't had the bits of shrimp in them. Glad they did, though. Each bite had a bit of shrimp. read more
We stopped by for a light lunch. We split a couple of appetizers and each had a drink. The Sea Scallop dish was really unique. I've had anything quite like it. It was great. My only complaint was for $23, I would expect 4 scallops. It came with 2. The Tuna Tartar was okay, for some reason it didn't work for us. Our server seemed to have the whole patoo so we didn't see her much. I think you pay for the view and location. There was paid parking (not too pricey) onsite. For Annapolis that's huge. read more
3 months ago
Did a solo lunch here. 10/10. Great service, very accommodating, great vibe and atmosphere, and delicious food. The oysters were really good but the bacon was a little too much. Maybe bacon bits would be better and would not overpower the oyster itself. But that's more an observation than complaint. When I'm back in Annapolis I'm definitely coming back here and trying more of the menu. Would highly suggest making a rez. read more
We were impressed by how fresh the ingredients were, and especially loved the rockfish dish. The beurre blanc was an excellent touch to the dish, along with the grilled veggies and crab lump meat atop the fish. The cream of crab soup was also great, with touches of fresh crab meat. The baked oysters were a bit too briney and sandy/crunchy for our liking. Excellent, friendly service. Gorgeous water view with indoor and outdoor seating options. On the pricier side. read more
Review: Carrol's Creek Café - Annapolis, MD Carrol's Creek Café delivers an outstanding waterfront dining experience. The location is unbeatable--right on the harbor with beautiful views that make any meal feel special. Service was excellent from start to finish, attentive without ever being intrusive. The food is a standout. The crab cakes are truly exceptional, and the cream of crab soup might be the best I've ever had. Their lunch menu is perfect for meetings: great variety, well‑executed dishes, and a relaxed but refined atmosphere. Overall, a fantastic spot in Annapolis. I'll definitely be back. read more
1 year ago
Excellent location, attentive service, average food with above average prices. Portions are fair but quality is just eh imo. I heard a lot about Carrol's Creek, so may have had elevated expectations which they did not quite hit. We started with the scallops, which had a bit too much shredded phyllo. The crab cake was good but a bit dry. The rockfish had a great lump of crab and was cooked appropriately. The cocktail selection was creatively. The old fashioned was smooth. The views were nice, even from the inside. I highly recommend trying to get seated on the deck (reservation required). They validate parking! read more
My husband and I celebrated our one year wedding anniversary at Carrol's Creek Cafe, and I could not have been happier. I had no clue where he had planned for us to have dinner, I just knew that it was a location in Annapolis. From the minute we walked in to the quite inconspicuously located entrance, I was prepared for just about anything! But every single expectation was met, when we were seated outside, immediately next to Spa Creek and the Drawbridge; just in time to watch the entire sunset in all its glory. The service, food and wine were all impeccable! I started with the house special - the Sea Scallops, and chose the Sautéed Shrimp and Crab Pasta for my main! Both of these were 10/10 and truly seasoned and prepared to perfection. There was no over seasoning, I could taste each and every one of these fresh ingredients in the pasta... From the grilled zucchini to the fresh lump crab, the cherry tomatoes and the lemon zest !! My husband had the Cream of Corn soup & the Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes, both of which he devoured! When my husband made the reservation, he made the note that it was an anniversary dinner, but perhaps they missed this on our reservation when we checked in? There were a few other tables with celebrations like birthdays, and they got a sweet card and that additional special treatment to complement the evening. But this was missed with us - but that's not such a big deal. What a memorable way to end our one year wedding anniversary! Looking forward to going back again, for hopefully more special occasions. read more
4 months ago
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First time visitor. Hubby and I truly enjoyed our food. The restaurant has ai many windows, that you had great views no matter where you were seated. Will be back! read more
1 month ago
4 months ago
Wasn't impressed. Came due to great reviews. Ordered two items they are known for... the scallops appetizer and crab soup. The scallops being fried with a fried phyllo dough left it feeling very heavy, and the phyllo was actually a little on the burnt side. The soup wasn't bad. It was just way too heavy and rich. After all that I just ordered a Caesar salad with grilled shrimp added. The shrimp smelled "off"and I couldn't eat it. Don't recommend this place sadly. read more
SECRET HAPPY HOUR Eastport locals know how to eat well and stretch their drinking dollars .. Carrol's Creek Happy Hour starts at 5pm (Sunday-Thursday) and features some of the restaurant's best dishes. With savings of $4-7 per dish (relative to the main restaurant), you can feast on crab cakes, tuna tartare, BBQ shrimp, calamari, baked oysters and a number of other local specialties. What you don't get is seating on the water-side porch or in the main restaurant. HOW TO ACCESS: When you enter the restaurant, let the hostess know that you're here for Happy Hour and request a table in the bar area (to the left of the hostess stand). There is sure to be a crowd at the car and a number of tables already filled, but there's always been a 4-top when we've shown up. Staff is great and hard working - Tip them well! read more
The views & ambiance are lovely here, but I was hoping the food would taste better. My family decided to dine at Carrol's Creek before I returned to the West coast. I wanted to eat somewhere close to home and on the water. There restaurant is nestled beautifully on the docks near downtown Annapolis. There is a parking lot out front, and the restaurant will validate the parking. Our waiter was fun, and made a few jokes at our table, so the service wasn't lacking. They honestly just dropped the ball with the food. We started off with the crab guacamole appetizer. Surprisingly, this was the best dish of the night. My mom order some crab dip, and it was extremely watery and lacked flavor. For dinner, I ordered a crab cake and a house salad with raspberry vinaigrette. The salad was actually sad. It had romaine lettuce, sunflower seeds, and cranberries. I would have loved for it to have some additional vegetables or croutons to jazz it up. I have had house salads that came with diced tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, etc. I was just hoping for a little more. The crab cake also missed the mark for me. It needed more old bay or something, just not what i'm use to. For my first time visiting Carrol's Creek, I was expecting more. read more
Better than expected really. Myself and two other girlfriends had hoped to sit outside, but it was packed and about a two hour wait; dissapointed but we settled for the dark somewhat dingey bar area. Our server and bartender was great and helpful. I had a Spirit Free Drink that was worth posting about because it was THAT good. a non-alcoholic Bourbon, tea type drink that was actually quite delicious. Don't judge me but I had a medium well burger, and it was peeerrrfectly cooked, and juicy, and the fries that came with weree on point. Service good. food and drink excellent. Seems I'd have to make reservations this time around to sit outside to enjoy the water view. read more
Dropped in last night in Annapolis MD. Restaurant was very nice and close to the water. Jay our server was very attentive and good. I ordered the surf and turf. It was good. Steak was ordered rare but was med rare. Lobster was good as well. I would recommend stopping in. Good choices on the menu. Really wish I got crab cakes but next time.... read more
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Carrols Creek never fail to deliver. The best cream of Crab soup in Abnapolis . The Herb encrusted Rockfish was perfect. Our Server Brandon gets an A+++. AND on the water, who could ask for more. read more
2 months ago
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Food was to die for! Such amazing food and the wine was delish! The waiter was so kind and so attentive. The views on the back deck were nice too. Just to see all the sailboats and people docking their boats was cool. Will be back here for sure. read more
2 months ago
From the moment we walked into the door. The atmosphere gave a fine dining. Classy. Sophisticated vibe. Hostess dressed in a black blazer. Hair sleeked back in a bun. Greeted us with a smile. Being walked over to our table. The dining room was beautifully decorated with a coastal vibe. We were say at a higher level. Giving a great view of the marina. Our server. "Abbey". Came over to introduce herself. She was so kind, soft spoken and sweet. She was working hard. She had 10 tables and handled all of them with poise & grace. Warm dinner rolls with butter were brought out before dinner. Dinner was presented and I was in awe. Ive been to many fine dining establishments. But this particular, "Rockfish Oscar style", was Top Chef level!! The plate had beautiful colors. Appeasing to the eyes! Hence the term. You eat with your eyes first. It was a hearty dish. First time in Maryland. So I gave the Rockfish a go. And the taste was like a, "higher class catfish". The vegetables & lemon cream sauce were a great accompaniment! My compliments to the chef & staff! Great experience all around! This establishment is high class. But most definitely not uptight!! Cheers! read more
1 year ago
During our long weekend we chose this cafe because the reviews were good and we were also attracted by the fact that the cafe had a view of the water. The food was prepared from fresh ingredients. But the taste was nothing special. And the prices for the dishes are almost like in upscale restaurants. I ordered a cocktail Russ's Rainkiller. I liked the taste. The staff and the waitress were very nice and attentive. read more
Really nice spot for a view of the water and yummy seafood,. Very pleasant waiter and good service, Nice outdoor seating but fortunately it was too windy to be sitting outside today. I had a lunch special - a Maryland soft shell crab sandwich and it was delicious! So much fun to eat. Served with very good, crispy French fries. Also tried the creamy crab soup. Very tasty and very rich. My husband had the Greek seafood salad snd he really liked it. The ahi tartar was beautifully presented and my friend loved it. Definitely recommend a stop here and, a nice glass of rose. read more
10 months ago
One of the best spots in Eastport! Steven our bar tender is the best! Has amazing French onion soup and a Manhattan! read more
Went for a program in one of their private rooms. The service was unbelievably good. But the food, I only took a couple of pictures but the food was really good and presentation was next level. Don't ask me prices, because we ordered from a set menu, but it waz worth it I'm sure. But the food details? She crab soup - thick, almost a paste instead of the soup, but the flavor was sublime, and there was a ton of crab in the soup Salad - it's hard to mess up a good salad, but I've seen it done, thankfully not here. Everything was fresh, presentation was fab, and the vinaigrette dressing was some of the best I've had. Mashed potatoes - mine had a green tint to them, and the flavor had a hint of spinach, but WOW these weee good. Green beans - crisp and well seasoned. Sugar peas - OH MY, these were so good. Crab Cake /Fillet - not my dish, but one of my table mates said the crack cake was amazing. I didn't get any comments on the fillet but it looked good. Salmon - the salmon was good, a tad dry, but the crisp exterior reminded me of a crème brûlée as you could tap the surface and feel that hard coating. The exterior was great, as I said the middle got a little dry. Mushrooms - mushrooms were part of the salmon dish, and they're getting their billing because they were freaking fabulous. You hear me. FREAKING FABULOUS. I could eat mushrooms like this 31 days out of a month and not get tired of them. If the restaurant reads this and wants to slide me the recipe, I would not complain. I used to ride Service to get there, and to leave so I don't really know about the parking but it looked like there was plenty. One of the better parts was you look over the marina and see a number of beautiful boats, small and large and we got to see some of the sunset too. In fact, one of the , one of the teammates had them open up the blinds and let them take a picture of the sunset. It was so beautiful. The service here was so good, really so good. It is direly worth a try. read more
This is one of my favorite local restaurants for lunch or dinner by the water overlooking the Annapolis Marina. All of the food here is great! The staff is well trained and polite. Not sure what to order? I'm going to make this simple for you: 5oz Filet Mignon, herb mashed potatoes (don't be alarmed looks like guacamole), comes with sauteed pearl onions and mushrooms, broccolini, and I added the grilled shrimp Trust me, this meal looks as good as it tasted. For an additional treat, I did a 3-tier white wine flight. The Italian selection and the French were very good, until we got to the 3rd American varietal, which I sent back, because it completely threw my taste buds off, so they brought me out an extra 2 oz pour of the French selection. This day did not disappoint, the parking is free when you bring in your ticket for validation. The restaurant is also steps away from the water taxi stand if you want a lovely sail to explore other parts of old Annapolis. read more
10 months ago
We had a large group and had lunch at noon time. Excellent service by experienced staff, great seafood. Good selection of delicious desserts, great bar service. Excellent views of the marina and statehouse. read more
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we had an amazing anniversary dinner here! we had a 7pm reservation on a saturday night. there is a small paid parking lot right out front, and the restaurant validates so bring your ticket inside! we had to wait a few min for our table to be ready. the ambience is very nice, but not toooo fancy. love the view of the water and boats - im sure it's even better in the summer! everything we ate was fabulous! fresh, tasty, and worth the price. we seriously cleaned all of our plates. the menu on their website is slightly different than the one in the restaurant, so don't get too attached to a particular dish. we got a free choice of dessert bc of our special occasion - always appreciated! my only real complaint was that our service was ~too fast~. we had our appetizer for less than 10 min and we were still working on it when our server brought our main courses and asked if he could take the appetizer away. this is a small thing but makes you feel like you're being rushed out. regardless, i would definitely come back! read more
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How is parking on a Saturday afternoon?
There is parking in a lot with the restaurant. They will also validate your parking so you don't have to pay
Is there mustard in the Crab cakes?
We do have yellow and Dijon mustard in our crabcakes. Old Bay spice is also in there and I don't know if any mustard seed is in their mixture. If you provide us with a few days advance notice, we would be happy to custom make as many crab cakes as…
Do you have any high top tables? My husband is disabled & unable to sit low.
Carrol's Creek does have a few high tables in our lounge. That area is normally on a first come basis but please contact one of our managers and they can see about arrangeing one for you. The number is 410-263-8102 and we hope to see you soon.
Do you deliver?
I'm very sorry but we do not deliver or participate in any delivery service.
Is there parking specifically for restaurant patrons? If you park in the marina lot (sounds like Carrol's Creek Cafe will validate up to 2-2.5 hours) but stay longer after your meal than what the restaurant will validate, can you pay the difference?
There is a paid parking lot in front of the restaurant that is shared with a handful of other businesses. I believe they validate parking up to a certain point as well.
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