A true home cooked meal! Wonderful jumbo crab cakes! We also had some of the fried chicken and pork chops. All great. Very relaxed atmosphere, clean restaurant and friendly staff. read more

Horrible. My whole life I heard how great this restaurant was. Horrible. You can't buy taste.

It would be our first time at Edgewater Rest., and I was anticipating very tasty food. We found parking in the very small lot, and were perplexed as to which door to open because nothing is marked "entrance" and the building is a hodgepodge of additions with 3 different doors. We went early @ around 3:15, hoping for lunch. First of all the woman who seated us put us in a booth which had the leather broken up, and the person on the other side kept popping my seat because the seats connected and are so old and beat up you feel like you are on a see-saw and pop up whenever the other person moves. The place was almost empty except for 3 couples--I was not treated very well and chalked it up to the girl having a bad day, she dismissed us with "you will get the dinner menu" and left. This place is not truthful with the pricing that you see online---I was in shock over the prices *every entree was over $23* and what I liked was in the $30+ dollar range. I decided to begin with my favorite: a bowl of NE clam chowder and have a surf and turf and their stuffed potato and salad bar, my companion had the crab stuffed shrimp with fries. I went to the salad "bar: which was a dump, stuff dripping all over, not refreshed, and awkward to get the stuff in the back. It was a very small simple cart with the star being the bagged iceburg lettuce mix*commence eyeroll*, typical accompaniments such as egg, white onion, button mushrooms, croutons, shredded cheese, etc. all forgettable and not the best quality. Their pasta salad and potato salad was just o.k. but very sweet. Our food took a long time to get to the table and I was served the soup about 14 minutes after she took our order. The soup was excellent in flavor, but was very scant with hardly any clams and it had a lot of potatoes for $9. My companion had nothing to eat while I finished my soup. After I finished the soup a girl came by with 2 pieces of bread and butter basket. The timing is all wrong on this because no one is paying attention. Our waitress was upset with someone and was grumbling to her coworker about her boyfriend. When the food finally came the portions were big, but the taste was another disappointment. The stuffed shrimp had way too much salt which almost ruined the dish, and the fries were burned, the surf and turf was tough as heck and the potato was tasteless and dry as a bone. WTH ? The bread was delicious because it tasted like it should and was warm!!! Woohoo! After returning to the salad bar for the second time, I finally realized that this place is for people who drink A LOT and stop here to drink and eat what they think is out of this world food because they are DRUNK-therefore, their taste-buds are impaired-but it is meant for a sober hungry traveler looking for decent fare! They cut corners and charge for premium quality when the food is not. I would not return to the Edgewater Restaurant again--I was not treated well and the food was sub-standard at best. This is a place to go for drinks, sports viewing and to get a few appetizers. It is way overpriced and the ambience could be described as totally dive bar--complete with grimy carpet, greasy everything and falling apart seating! I gave it two stars because the soup and bread was tasty. read more

I've been one of the restaurants biggest proponents for years - and will continue to for now but this report on our most recent experience was less than stellar. Primarily the service but also some food issues as well. I'd send them a letter/eMail typically but no surprise - they don't have a website. My party of 5 arrived around 10 to 4 on a Sunday in hopes of beating the early supper rush - apparently everyone else had the same idea so there was a wait and they of course don't take reservations. Upon arrival we were neither greeted nor asked to be on a waiting list or well anything. I finally asked the bartender if we needed to ring a bell or something to be recognized. They put us on a list and at least 4 other parties came in after us and all were seated before us. This was because instead of putting "Herb" down they put "Moore" down and we never responded to the calls for "Moore" party. After working out that confusion we were finally seated or rather stuffed into a booth made for 4 - with an adjoining table making it for 5. After a short wait a lady came by and asked if we were ready to order - we would have been had we been given menus but lacking ESP - no we were not ready. So we finally got some menus and drink orders - then a young girl came out with a basket of bread and quickly left. We had no utensils and no plates. My party starting digging in using the placemat as a plate until I finally asked for plates - to which I got a surly response from our waitress "for .....?" I explained my party was dining animal style at the time. The same young girl came back shortly thereafter with a stack of bread plates and placed them in a pile in the middle of the table and quickly left again (she's quick!). So we finally placed our orders and headed off to the salad 'bar' (if you know ER they have a salad 'station' really not a 'bar'). I picked up a salad plate and nearly had to drop it immediately - it was rocket hot and clearly just left the dishwasher. Hot salad plates - there's an idea. Fearing more inquisitions from the waitress I grabbed a plate from the bottom of the stack instead of asking why the plates were scorching hot. I warned my party about the volcanic plates as well. Quite out of character I didn't order the crab cakes and just got a lobster bisque and salad. The bisque was largely non-eventful and only had claw meat - I didn't find any other meat in it. The irony here is that bisques typically are smooth/blended soups - this was more like bisque-chowder. Anyway it was mostly tasteless - not a regular menu item for them. Most of my party was happy with their entrees however one member ordered the backfin cakes fried and they were very, very dark as in over-fried. When mentioning that to the waitress she replied "I'll tell Donnie...". Now we're not regulars there but I assume Donnie is. No clue who Donnie was but I'm glad we told him the cakes were overcooked I guess. No effort to fix this was made - she explained it was the oil they used. I've seen their cakes many times before - maybe they're using a new type of oil that has stain in it... SO - unfortunately our most recent trip to ER was considerably disappointing. This is however the first time I've ever encountered this. They just batted a pure 0 on this trip and I doubt it's the product they wish to put out each time. I'll certainly go back however if this becomes status quo someone will be getting a postal letter - assuming I can find an envelope and stamp (the Smithsonian maybe?). This is a family owned/operated restaurant - and there have been times I've felt maybe the staff wasn't so crazy about their career choices - it seemed particularly that way on this trip. Not remotely humbly submitted this day, D. Food Snob, Ph.D. read more

Small place but great food, haven't found a place that can top their jumbo lump crab cakes or stuffed shrimp yet!

This was my second time at Edgewater Restaurant. Located inside an old small blue house w sections added, very old school ambiance - a little dark and depressing w the wood paneling, etc. You kind of feel like you are in a cave or an alcoholic - one of the two. The service was kind and prompt but didn't like overhearing the drama of the servers while they were talking behind the bar, since we were seated in a booth in the small bar/entrance section. The prices are a little far fetched across the board - a bowl of soup for $10? There was a good amount of crab meat in the soup but I've had better elsewhere as it was on the bland side, lacking flavor with too much salt, the price didn't seem worth it to me. The bread came out after we finished the soup, so it took quite a while. Disappointing. The crab cake sandwich was decent and nice sized (way way better than say Crisfield's) but again it wasn't the best I've had, it actually seemed to lack flavor. I expected to be "wowed". (It, too, was overpriced.) That's probably why I must have forgotten that I had been there previously until I walked inside the door. You must pay a few dollars extra for their barest of bones tiny salad cart, which should come included w the meal considering cost. Again, kids menu prices were too much as well. I left feeling very full. The amount of salt in everything caused me to have a headache for most of the day along with swollen hands. The meal wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything to write home about either. I doubt I'll return, one experience (apparently two, the first was so unmemorable) was enough. Do yourself a favor, go over the Bay Bridge and hit most any restaurant on Kent Island and skip this place. It's been overly hyped up, as prices reflect. Much rather go to the place where my favorite crab cakes are served (ironically Capitol Hill) and not take a hit to the wallet, then I can be doubly satisfied. read more

Total flash back to the 1970's - I think the drab atmosphere made it so I couldn't really taste the food. Honestly, everything kind of tasted the same...but I guess that's what it's all about when everything on the menu is fried in the same bin. read more

Hands down the best crab cake in MD, or the area for that matter. You may need a reservation at times. Fast service. Very quaint Mom and pop joint. I drive out to this little gem of a crabhouse from Fairfax, Va just to get a bite of heaven. Consistently good service and best cakes! Not terribly kid friendly as it is a small, tight dining room. read more

Excellent meal, skip all of the hype of other restuarants, this is the best crab cake in MD. I am a MD native that has worked in crab houses over the years. This is the best! read more

Maybe the restaurant needs a face lift, and their customer service might not be the best, but their crab cakes never, never disappoint. We keep coming back for them. I have no interest in anything else on their menu, and I always order the double with double green beans. read more

The service and wait staff are always nice. Excellent crab imperial, jumbo lump crab cake and fried chicken.

I used to really enjoy the cozy atmosphere and warm, friendly service, but this place has really gone down hill over the last couple of years. The staff was polite but totally disconnected, and it took forever to get our food, which was barely mediocre. They didn't even bring us bread that is typically served. You could hear the staff complaining in the kitchen, which didn't add to the experience. We won't be back any time soon. read more

Cream of crab soup was out of this world. Crab cakes the size of baseballs with very little filler. Very attentive and friendly service.

I came to this restaurant because it was listed as having the best crabcake in MD. Definitely NOT! I knew that nothing could beat Jerry's & I was correct. I'm not sure who created the article but they are most definitely incorrect. The crabcake was large but dry. Not to mention the roach that crawled up next to us! The waitress had the nerve to say "I was raised here & have never seen that". The bread guy swiped at it WITH his hands that he was bringing folks their food with. Definitely will not return. I would give it a 1/3 of a star if I could. Please do not be fooled by the article!!!! read more

This place has no glamour. Old chuck wheel salad bar of 10 toppings and awesome pasta and potato salad, bad bar gun flat soda, Waitresses still rocking the 80's hairdo's.... But the crab cakes make this place great. Similar to G&M's but more flavorful. We split crab soup, salad bar, mozz sticks (i Have a thing for skinny mozz sticks) and a single crabcake with fries. All delicious. Worth the rickety booth that moved whenever the old woman behind me coughed. read more

Why is crab cake great? Because it's big, I suppose. The crab cake is C+ - better than most, but I won't go there again. The price is too high and the place is small and dumpy, not quaint. Do yourself a favor and cross the street to Chesapeake Seafood where they make one of the best crab cakes around. read more

Fresh fish, no frills. Everything is old school, the vegetables the decor and the clientele. Very friendly, cosy bar, small. No foodies here. read more

I really love this restaurant and still think this restaurant has the best substantial crab cake in MD. They really pack their crabcakes with crab in every bite...less of the filler stuff and just more humungous pieces of luscious CRAB MEAT. read more

Still on the quest for the perfect crabcake... This one received a great review in Baltimore Magazine so we traveled south an hour to try it last night. Place strikes you as a family run neighborhood establishment. You enter into a bar area with booths along the side. A small dining room is in back and a bigger one on the other side of the building. They have 2 types of crabcakes her, backfin and jumbo lump. If you are traveling to get the best you have to get the jumbo lump. It's $17.95 for one 7 oz cake (looks bigger). It comes with 1 side and unlimited salad bar. The jumbo lump cakes only come broiled. They start you with a basket of crackers (nothing fancy...Ritz, saltines) and a little crock of cheese spread. They bring drinks and you can start with the salad bar when you are ready. I plain do not like most salad bars, especially little ones, and this was no exception. A big bowl of chopped iceburg, carrots , cabbage, etc., some of it in big hunks, and looking none too pleasant. Some potato salad, cole slaw, croutons...you get the idea. I ordered a baked stufffed potato and my wife had french fries which were served with the cakes. During salad they brought a basket of warm rolls but they too were nothing special. The crab cakes arrived and they looked excellent, beautifully golden. Could hardly wait for that first bite. This really is a very good crab cake! The biggest lumps of crab I have EVER seen, some as big as a large marble. Nice texture, not much filler. Just a bit on the bland side. The purpose of seasoning is to enhance the flavor of the crab (but never overpower it). This was more like just eating big lumps of crabmeat. Some of you will drool over the very prospect so hustle your buns over there and try it. We just wanted a little more "pop" to it. I rated it 8.5 (out of 10). My wife gave it an 8.0. This would have been a much more enjoyable dining experience if any of the side dishes had been decent. The fries were limp, the stuffed baked potato was hard as leather on top and had no taste at all. The cole slaw on the salad bar was tart and very average. Glad we tried it. Enjoyed the crab cakes. Won't go back. W read more

I've been dragged here a few times and each time endured a long wait. Everyone talks about the crabcakes. Any local ought to know that they do not use blue crabmeat in their crabcakes (at least the jumbo lump cakes). They probably use Thai crab meat which, while yeilding nicely shaped, giant lumps, does not taste nearly as good as a true blue crabcake. This also means they pay less for their crab but still charge a nice hefty price since you are paying for the lumps. The sides are pretty sub-par, as is the service. The salad bar is probably the best thing here. read more

The Edgewater Inn is a throwback to the 50's with its knotty pine interior and a bathroom that has not been remodeled since Carter was president. It too has the fashionable knotty pine walls and the feel of claustophobia. However once you get over the smell of Maryland fried fish and seafood and order you are on your way crab lump heaven. After eating crabcakes over 40 years and at many great places this was one huge surprise. We each ordered the good quality Maryland crab soup and sampled a simple salad bar consisting of ordinary greens and some trimmings (shredded cheese,cukes, cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, white onions, and some nasty tasting beets). There were lots of the starchy mayonnaise loaded stuff including macaroni salad, potato salad and slaw on the cart. After looking at the selection I stuck to the meager salad items and sat down. The rolls were warm but they were the typical spongey white bread things you get in bags at the Walmart. Next came our Maryland crab soup - a yummy cup of hot tasty vegetable soup with lots of crab meat and enough Old Bay seasoning to make it interesting. After a few minutes, the platters arrived and we were in crab lump heaven after the first bite. All I can say is YUMMY PLUS. The crab lumps are huge, the fillers are non- existent and the binder so simple that instead of masking the flavor of the crab makes it even more delicious. My son had the hand-cut Idaho fries and my husband and myslef had the tasty twice baked. We managed to order one dessert -the key lime pie -but found it too heavy and sweet. My recommendation is to avoid the desserts as they are just there for those who need a sweet tooth filled. It's all about the crab cakes - the crab cakes and nothing else. read more

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I have only eaten here once and I basically enjoyed the experience. The place has an old style, homey feel. It opened in 1948 and it looks it from a positive standpoint. It is clean and none of that chrome and glass environment more modern restaurants and bars have. The salad bar is delicious and the main meal is as well. The service is excellent. My only criticism I would have is that their French fries were over-cooked and dry. On balance this is a good place to visit. read more

This is a quaint little spot in a neighborhood but the food is delicious!!! They have been in business for a long time and have repeat customers. Every time I visit Maryland I try to stop by for the crab cakes, they are the size of tennis balls! Friendly staff but beware the wait can be long on crab cake special Wednesday's. read more

I drive 77 miles EACH WAY to satisfy my Crab Cake craving about 4 times a year. Hands down, the Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes are the best I have EVER eaten, and I have had a lot of crab cakes in my lifetime! The Cream of Crab soup is also fabulous. I will continue to make my 154 mile ROUND TRIP drive until someone in Virginia figures out how to make a killer crab cake, which will probably never happen. read more

For the best seafood in the area at a great price, you cannot go wrong at Edgewater Restaurant. World class crab cake, shrimp and scallops. It's not fancy but the kitchen knows just how to handle absolutely fresh food, and not get in its way. The side veggies are home made, just like Mom's! The salad bar is simple but absolutely fresh, with good potato salad and dressings. No reservations. You might have a wait for a table, but it's worth every minute! read more

Edgewater Restaurant has some of the best crab cakes in AA County! Love the salad bar as well and it's a 'dress down' kinda place so need to dress up! My mouth is watering just writing about it! read more

You want fried seafood? Lots of it for good prices? Ok, go here. They have a small salad bar and a bar. And the fried ocher is great.

This place is the definition of mediocre. Decent crab cake, DISGUSTING crab soup. This crab soup was more like crab water. It's almost like they vomited up some sort of crab flavored gasoline. Other than that- the place has a nice homey look. Don't come here if you want to be pleasantly surprised. read more

I used to live in Edgewater and eat here once every other week. There is no better crab cake. Period. THERE IS NO BETTER CRAB CAKE. PERIOD. NO, LISTEN TO ME, CRABCAKES EVERYWHERE ELSE SUCK ONCE YOU HAVE HAD CRABCAKES FROM HERE. read more

A hidden gem. Driven by it many times never noticed it. Truly worth while the scallops are a healthy portion of yum. Salad bar was fresh, on the weekends a fresh cheeseball is included. Definitely worth checking out read more

This little place is awesome! Seafood, etc. Easy location and friendly people. You won't go wrong.

Great clam strips!!! And plenty of food for the price. My only complaint is they don't let you get your crab ale broiled on the special

I've been to Edgewater Inn plenty of times for crab cakes they always satisfy my taste buds. Can't no other restaurant compare.

HORRIBLE. First of all the place is dirty. Carpet practically sticks to your feet. The seating is old and rickety. I can only imagine what the kitchen looks like if they can't keep the public areas clean. The seating is crowded. Be prepared to have someone's butt in your face if you are seated by the salad bar. Likewise with the booth seating by the bar. The crab is imported so don't think you are getting Chesapeake blue crab. We were seated in a room with a large group celebrating a birthday. They were noisy and obnoxious. A comment to the staff was met with only a shrug. Our order took forever to come and the vegetable was cold. We will NEVER, EVER go back to this place. read more

Visiting our son at the Naval Academy and went to dinner here based on Yelp reviews. The accolades are correct. Great and very meaty lump crab cakes. The stuffed shrimp was also a winner....A good seafood choice in the Annapolis area. read more

I heard of this restaurant some time ago and finally had a chance to eat there on Saturday. I'm a picky eater so there aren't too many seafood items I will eat. I ordered the fried shrimp with french fries. All I can say is that I was in Heaven!!! The shrimp was lightly battered and fried just right with the right amount of flavor. The fries were steaming hot, a little greasy, but good. I'm not a huge salad lover but was quite content with the restaurants offerings. My fiance ordered the two crab cakes and they were the largest I've seen from any other place we've gone to. Loads of crab in them. The wait staff were attentive and really friendly. We'll definitely be going back there -- soon I hope! read more

Visited the Edgewater Restaurant to try the crab cakes as recommended by an acquaintance. Wasn't impressed when I entered the restaurant as it is kind of claustrophobic. My friend and I were seated in a separate room where a graduation party was going on and I wondered why we had been seated here. At first I was a little annoyed at the noise but all of that went away as soon as I tasted the crab cakes. Perfectly done and delicious! The people at the graduation party were very polite and apologized for any noise - even offered us some cake (also good). I would definitely go back again. read more

Some have said "forget everything else and get the crab cakes". Well don't. I have been going to Edgewater Restaurant for over 40 years and literally have not had anything on the menu that was not good! And I would bet that I have had everything they have to offer except for the veal which I just can't do. I also love the guy who admitted he showed up 5 minutes before closing and was disappointed with the service.. Billy B. Edgewater read more

Worse experience and customer service ever. Today Sunday September 15 2019. I called at 5:00pm today to place carry out order for pickup woman/girl who answered the phone said hold on which I did after more than 15 minutes I kept saying hello no one ever did pick up the phone. I finally hung up. As my son and I were driving to the Edgewater Restaurant I kept calling for about twenty five ( 25 ) until we finally arrived. I went in and explained about the telephone being off the hook all this time it was still off the hook. Nobody seemed to care or apologize. I then placed an order for two platters ( which is a total of four crab cakes ). I was told I would have to wait 30 minutes. I said okay even though I was not very happy. I finally picked up my order but it was only one order ( two crab cakes instead of four ) I was asked if I wanted to place another order I said no I'm not waiting another 30 minutes. If she was not clear about my order she should have repeated my request. You can see why this was a very frustrating experience not only for myself but for all the people who were trying to call in that 50 plus minutes and getting a busy signal. I would also like to say that they do have the best crab cakes just unfortunately my experience today as a Customer was less then great. read more

Crab cake was good but it's not Maryland crab. It's "Maryland style". Very few fillers. Service was unbelievably slow and fries were gross. Waited 20 Minutes for a refill on my coke and never got it. Overall disappointing. Husband had to wait an additional 5-10 minutes for his side after the entree arrived. read more