This was our 2nd time to Harpers Waterfront - this time for lunch - and, I am sad to say, that it did not live up to the level of satisfaction that I got the 1st time I was there for dinner. Maybe they step it up for the evening meal, I don't know. But there was just something about the meal that did not hit the same bar. We went there in the early afternoon. The bar was surprisingly crowded while the dining room was mostly empty, maybe 4 or 5 tables were full. There were even people sitting outside on the deck. We both ordered the same darn meal: cream of crab soup and the crab cake sandwich. Of course, our plates looked exactly the same and - also of course - we had the same reaction to the dishes. The cream of crab soup was "meh." The broth was nicely thick but its flavor was a bit too robust for something with crab in it. The soup just about overwhelmed the crab meat. Too much seasoning, too much spice, just too much. It also lacked a large amount of crab meat in it. The serving was large, served in a bowl that was almost as big as my head but filled only halfway (thank God). Suffice it to say that the cream of crab soup is not the reason to go to this restaurant. The crab cakes were better than the soup but only marginally. There was a whole lot of filler in there and the crab mix was not thoroughly mixed up. One bite had a lot of crab, the next bite was all filler, the next was a mixture of the 2 - someone just did not take the time and effort to fully combine the ingredients well. Don't get me wrong, the crab cake was good, just not great. But the biggest downfall of this dish was the bun. The bun was much too big. It overwhelmed the crab cake; too much bread. Both my spouse and I took the crab cake off the bun and ate it naked. It was better that way. The best part of Harpers Waterfront is its location. The waterfront view is delightful and relaxing and pretty. The dining room is very nicely decorated and there is plenty of room between the tables. It is not a chain restaurant and that is a good thing too - you can tell that the owners have put a lot of great thought into the atmosphere and the "look" of the restaurant. Even the men's room is nicely furnished. The dining room is sophisticated yet natural and relaxed. The location on Turkey Point is a little secluded which makes you feel like you have happened upon a secret little place not known by many people. That is a plus here. Do I recommend Harpers Waterfront? Yes I do. It is a very nice place to have a meal. Ok so maybe the food can be improved but it is still a nice place. The location and the atmosphere alone is enough to bring me back here. read more

The food was very disappointing. The wings were small, and tasted like Texas Pete sauce was tossed on them, so bad I couldn't finish the order. The clams app was in an overly salted broth that burned the taste buds. The Nashville chicken sandwich tasted like the Texas Petes was used again and not coated in a sweet honey Nashville heat that was expected. Someone is not watching the kitchen. The service and view were excellent. read more

Harper's had a hiatus last summer and has now reopened. I hosted a happy hour there today with fourteen women. The food was fantastic! People ordered the crab dip, the tuna tower, lamb lollipops, clams, burgers, crab cake, and other items. The happy hour deals are very good. The views are fantastic. Definitely put this place in your list of places to try if you have not been there. The service was friendly and very efficient, even with a bunch of separate checks. read more

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Should be called flies st the waterfront. Second time here and the flies have multiplied. Don't sit by the window as that's the worst. First time here for lunch, food was great, service was great. Service is still great, food for dinner is average. Elevator however is still broken, so handicapped access is non existent. Had the steak tacos, shrimp tacos, fried green tomatoes and crab pretzel are average, crab dip has too much cream. Iced tea is weak. They really need shade or fans on the sunny side of the deck to make that usable. Sll in all its about average at hest. read more

Fantastic Food & Atmosphere ! Can not wait to return.... We tried a little of everything - It's all good !! Be adventurous.

We have eaten here several times over the past 2 yrs. On a hot humid eve, bar area was open to the outside, bringing flys and uncomfortable temps (80 degrees) inside. Acoustics are not controlled making it challenging to hold a conversation without raising your voice. Our waitress was good but the food was overcooked and overseasoned (too salty). Overall, the quality of entrees has gone down for the past 6 months. We will not be returning anytime soon. read more

Our waiter Clayton was the best he was kind, helpful and patient with us. Our shrimp tacos and crab dip were very good My husband's martini was perfect The view from the outside bar is stunning ...who could ask for more !!! read more

I enjoyed this restaurant so much! It was my first time visiting, even though I live nearby. The restaurant is somewhat hidden away, unlike many restaurants located in busy shopping areas, which made it feel peaceful and relaxing. The waiter was very friendly and made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. I ordered the crab cake sandwich, and it was fresh and of excellent quality. My friend and I sat outside by the water. Even though it was a hot day, the beautiful view, attentive service, and delicious food made for a very relaxing experience. We spent a wonderful time chatting and enjoying our meal. My friend and I were both very impressed with the restaurant. Overall, I had a great experience and would definitely recommend it! read more

I won't dine here. Most of the food was good. I am displeased that the steamed clams appetizer was so salty and one of the clams did not open. I mentioned it to the waitress, but we should have been offered a discount on the cost. I suspect it was not conveyed to the manager. read more

Their prices are still too high, but during their Happy Hour, they're more reasonable. BUT they've got yo do something about the acoustics in the main dining area! The sounds reverberate really loudly and it's miserable - we finally left because of it. Not enjoyable at all. Their porch is the only place you can get away from the loud sounds. read more

Amazing place! My top list restaurant for food, service and ambiance! In fact, it is my favorite restaurant for Sunday brunch. read more

We had a wonderful lunch experience! The food is delicious, and the service is perfect! The view is great! We have been back twice and each time we had a great time! read more

First trip here, because we were in town for an event. As pescatarians, seafood is our preference. Sunday Brunch menu offered shrimp 'n' grits which included sausage, but they excluded it per our request. It was delicious! Very flavorful! We've had this dish in Charleston and it's difficult to find restaurants north of SC to do it justice. Josh, our waiter, highly recommended it and with one taste, we agreed! Kudos to Chef B Thornton! Beautiful views, friendly service and a delicious meal makes for happy customers! read more

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Discovered this gem and so glad we did. The hubby and I like to try new places at least once or twice a month. You never know what to expect with new places but let me tell you.....Harper's Waterfront is legit. Went for brunch today. Beware......the portions are PLENTIFUL and you won't be disappointed. We started with the Fresh Fruit Ice Bowl & Baked Brie. For 2 people.....just order 1 app. We pretty much brought the whole fruit bowl home due to the baked Brie being so amazingly big we couldn't eat all the fruit. I ordered the Steak & Eggs. The quality of that 12 oz NY Strip....that was cooked to a perfect medium...w/ Eggs & Homefries OMG!!! Hubby ordered the Crab Cake Benedict and I knew it was a winner when his eyes rolled to the back of his head after the 1st bite. AGAIN....portions are phenomenal! We each brought half our entrees home. Definitely add Harper's Waterfront to your list of places to visit. You won't regret it. Can't wait to go for dinner. read more

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Tried this place again after it closed for a while. They claim to be under new ownership but I guess somethings get worse. If you want a good laugh order the $15 fry platter. Thought it might be a good appetizer to munch on while having a few drinks. Turns out you get a plate scattered with the remnants of 3 types of fries and tater tots. Looked like the kitchen emptied the bottom of the fryer baskets onto a plate and serve us...give this place a year to close again. read more

Food was good. Nice views. But service was surprisingly bad despite not being busy. We waited a while before our server came over. Server never checked on us. Never refilled our waters (I had to go inside and find someone). And the beer I ordered when my entree arrived didn't come out until I was almost finished the meal. Very disappointing. read more

Harpers Waterfront - Seafood Near Me - Edgewater, Maryland

We had a reservation for six on Father's Day - two of us got there first and were seated. We soon realized that all of the windows were open and there was NO air conditioning. It was close to 90 degrees outside and not much less than that inside. At first they told us the AC was on but the open windows made the place warm. Then, when we noted that the vents above our table were not blowing any air, they admitted the AC didn't work. We moved tables to a less oppressively hot part of the dining room, after checking out the outside tables, which at 6:30 were still in the sun, where it was even hotter than inside. I can now talk about the food and service, but the uncomfortable temperature and humidity in the restaurant was ever present and made everyone's experience...well, hot and uncomfortable. But we had good company and OK food so we got through it. The place was not very crowded, which made it even more frustrating when everyone's entrees came soon after our salads and appetizers arrived. We didn't say anything, but all of us were not happy about that. The servers were all very nice and as accommodating as they could be. But we paid a lot of money for a Sunday night holiday dinner and we were all very uncomfortable. All of us were first timers from Annapolis, and none of us will be inclined to go back...especially during the summer. Too bad. The rockfish piccata was good, but not great. The appetizers (clams and crab dip) were good, as were the salads, but nothing worth being so uncomfortable for. At Wild Country Seafood in Annapolis you have to sit outside in the heat at uncomfortable picnic tables - but you know that going in, and the food is better than this place, and a lot less expensive. read more

Just wanted to join everyone else in celebrating Harper's for an awesome dining experience. We got to treat my mother-in-law to an absolutely delicious dinner with incredible service thanks to Diana and a range of delicious entree's courtesy of everyone on the team. Whether the salmon, filet mignon, or the epic crab cakes, everything was on point. And they were also super accommodating in general. Also, did I mention the view and the vibe? Long story short, this was a dinner we won't forget. In all the best ways. read more

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Crazy good!! Love having Harper's in our neighborhood! Beautiful views, Great people, and Amazing food!! read more

Harpers Waterfront - Super Yummy Baked Brie!! - Seafood Near Me - Edgewater, Maryland

Omg my new favorite place. Writing this note as I sit at their bar, solo, enjoying apps and a dark & stormy (or two). The staff is SO FRIENDLY and fun, I already feel (and want to become) a regular. The crab and artichoke dip is the best version I've had. The shrimp are crisp, huge, sweet and fresh. Hats off to Amanda - cool as a cucumber behind a busy bar. You know how sometimes staff unintentionally makes you feel a bit weird as a solo diner? Not here. GM Melissa stopped by to introduce herself and celebrate that I was enjoying some me time. read more

Harpers Waterfront - Crab and artichoke dip. Yum!!!!! - Seafood Near Me - Edgewater, Maryland

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Harpers Soft Shell sandwich is better than Yellow Fins Soft shell sandwich. No tears no disrespect Yellow Fin- Just individual taste buds and personal preferences Harpers have a large wait staff (!!!!!!!!) And menu ON ITS OWN Harpers WEBSITE needs updating I can update your website for you- I have the skills and reasonable rates https://www.harperswaterfront.com/menu Gotta love that timestamp on photos read more

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Great view and great service with beautiful elegance inside. The cream do crab soup was delicious and their wings are big and flavorful with crispy skin. Awesome little spot! read more

Dined at Harper's for my mother's birthday and here are my thoughts... Service - Not the best ...very slow for entrees to arrive and the promise of the server that it will come out any minute ..this happened several times ...no follow up on drinks .. Food- Mom and her husband had crabcakes..said they were good but not as good as Mike's which charges less and has more lump meat . Wife had top sirloin which she said was good and was cooked to temp. I had a filet which if I'd of asked how much it was I wouldn't have chose it ..80.00 for a 10oz filet is absurd ..especially since it was not butterflied as I asked..something the server couldn't explain ...and was not to temp ..I have had much better filets in NYC at high end steakhouses for 20 dollars less ...I would have sent it back but it took forever to receive in the first place ..absolutely highway robbery to charge that amount .. Sides - Mashed potatoes were ok ..the hot butter corn was awful ..it was burnt ..if that was intended ..they need to reconsider serving it ... My mom was given a butter cake as it was her birthday ..it took forever to receive but was very good ... Don't think we will be back as too many inconsistencies. read more

This place is AMAZING!!! I rarely ever give 5 but they absolutely earned it. It's situated at a marina and has beautiful views of Lake Ramsey. The outdoor seating is very casual whereas the inside dining room definitely looks a lot more formal. We sat indoors and were quite comfortable. Josh was our server. He was awesome, very attentive, but still gave us space to enjoy the experience. He was very knowledgeable about the menu and offered suggestions which were all spot on. The new GM Doc also walked around greeted the guest, as well as Brian the head Chef. Both very friendly and personable. They took the time to ask your name and made a real effort to get to know you. You definitely felt like you were dining with family. As far as food, we got the pecan smoked wings as our starter. Absolutely delicious. The wood smoked flavor really came through. For my main I got the lobster and shrimp stuffed flounder. It came with green beans and whipped potatoes. The sides were beyond good. Both well seasoned and flavorful. My fish was just ok. A tad dry, but still good. Everything came out of the kitchen fast and hot. We completed our meal with the peanut butter pie. Decadent and rich! Probably the best dessert I've had all season. I believe it's a seasonal dessert, but it definitely deserves a permanent place on the menu. There is absolutely something special about this place. From the staff down to the food everything was amazing. If you're ever in the area, stop on by. You won't be disappointed. read more

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This is a nice little restaurant has a beautiful dining room. The food's not bad. They're not gonna win any culinary awards though. For my taste it's a little pricey I think for what you get. They're trying a little too hard to be fancy. They have a great staff. They're very pleasant Young folks that aim to please it's typically enjoyable to go there because it's easy. read more

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Went to dinner at Harper's. Excellent food, the Chef cane put and talked to us which was so nice. Very friendly, good service. The salmon was perfect! Good Brussel sprouts. Steak was cooked perfectly. Great burgers. Seven people in our party and everyone loved the food. So nice to see a local Restaurant with good food. Loved the cream puff with blueberries. Desserts were great! Comfortable seats, nice decor. Very nice clean bathrooms! We will be back. read more

Wonderful place to eat, have a drink, listen to live music. Fix Pris menu is excellent. Our server, Diana, was super. Knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive. Can't wait for sunsets as we have dinner read more

Harper's Waterfront Restaurant is a "Priceless Jewel" located in Mayo MD. The Ambiance is Soothing, Service Excellent, and of course the food was Superb! I highly recommend the Creole Trout. For the 5 Star Red Carpet experience ask for "Diana" Diana is an Awesome Combination of Diana Ross, Princess Diana & Dirty Diana! Go check her out for yourselves. Enjoy. Dr. Tommie Thompson read more

Nice view but overpriced food that was terrible and didn't have half of the beers on the menu.

Birhtday reservation sat in the outside bar patio area, waited 17min before we were approved with only one menu and there was three of us! Asked for more they never came, the Bartender finally walked over Lea asked her for (3) waters, (1) coke and a glass of Cab.. she returned with water and nothing else. When I finally asked someone else to help they went to her, she returned said sorry I forgot your wine, but do you want to put in a food order yes we said filet mignon but was told they have no steaks other then a $160 tomahawk steak!! I asked her what she recommended she said the chicken biscuit is really good, it arrived. The chicken was ever cooked and dry, it came with french fries, that were cold, and the biscuit that it was on was so dry from Flower it was an edible it was supposed to come with Caramelized peaches but instead it was playing with just shredded lettuce and one slice of hard non ripe tomato!! She never came back to check on us ask about the food or refill our water. We never got out coke. Finally couldn't take anymore service and food was so bad we hand to walk up to another Person and ask for a check as no one in 1.5 hrs came back to our table! Then the young lady who was trying to help us pay and leave lost our credit card !! What a complete disaster!! Horrible food and even worse service!! They have a long long way to go for being open (3) weeks now !! read more

Harpers Waterfront - Awful, Dry, No peaches, the chicken was over cooked and tough, the tomato was hard, no flavor no season and the fry's cold! - Seafood Near Me - Edgewater, Maryland

New place with nice layout and upscale furniture inside. Small bar at the entry with outdoor seating under tent for winter. View of Ramsay Lake boats out over the marina. Windows are west facing. Food is quite good. We had the brunch menu: salmons scramble is first rate, breakfast burger is delish. Server Aileen is great. Attentive but not hurrying or hovering. And informed. She knew about docking for water arrivals. They have a few slips right in front of Ramsay lake. But you have to pass under a narrow bridge with an airdraft that looks about 13' max (marker only goes to 10' on the resto side). They have slips on the Selby Bay side and you have to walk over but the street isn't that busy. I didn't see those slips. read more

Sunday brunch was yummy. Great cocktail delish food. The place was very quiet but it was April, so I imagine mid summer it will be packed. I will for sure be returning. read more

I would say it is a 3.5 Salad I had was good but the dressing was not home-made and tasted like it came out of the grocery store. The chicken cordon bleu was very filling and it had great flavour but the chicken was a little dry. Would definitely go back though. read more

Our go to spot for Date Nights. great view. great food and we love when we have Alisha as our bartender. a must try if you want a nice evening out. read more

Harpers Waterfront - Salmon is perfection with the perfect sides. - Seafood Near Me - Edgewater, Maryland

Can't even make a reservation. After five calls and no answers (on Wednesday, a day they are open) and one left message with no return call, we will NOT be going here. Went last year and really liked it. What gives? read more

5 out of 5 stars!! I'd highly recommend for date night, ladies night or just for a really good meal! Our wonderful waitress Diana made the evening even better! read more

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Let me start by saying the food is excellent. The way we were treated was not. My husband and I popped in on a Saturday, first time here, grabbing a late lunch/early dinner. We tried calling for a reservation but no one picked up (we called a few times). We decided to wing it and walked up the stairs to the bar/porch area. I asked if we could sit at an empty table, and was told no we could not, and to sit at the bar. We did, with the explanation that they were short staffed and about to start dinner. No biggie. Then a family came up, and the General Manager, who told us we could not sit at the table due to staffing, gave it to the family. This would also not be a big deal if they had a policy where 2 people could not sit at tables, but there was a couple sitting at the table next to them. That couple then left, and I asked if we could sit at the table. The GM then came and leaned over the back of my barstool, put her face so much into my own that I had to lean back, and started rapidly spewing excuses about someone being sick, then not knowing that the bartender would be then, who we ordered food and drink from and was there the entire time, etc. She continued to be bossy about the table vs the bar. I finally asked could we please sit at the table, and she reluctantly let us. She then loudly demanded to know if we had ordered food yet. I'm sure she was stressed out and possibly short staffed, but there were 4 groups seated in the area, and I counted at least 4 staff. read more

Fairly new place in a marina. Made a reservation. Promptly seated at a table for 6 though we were a party of 2. View is pleasant with plenty of parking. Bar was busy. Restaurant is loud making conversation a bit challenging. Waiters semi gallop about instead of simply walking. Waiter was fine but he rushed each course. Asked if we were interested in dessert while we were halfway through entree. Crabcakes were good. No filler. Other items were fairly bland and the asparagus was less than fresh. Chocolate cake dessert was drowning in what I think was creme fraiche. Hopefully things will settle down. It is a pleasant place and the staff and management seem eager to have satisfied customers. read more

We were there for the Tuesday Local's Night special 3-course meal. It was our first time. Crab cake, crab soup, apple fritter, creme brûlée were phenomenal. Service was on point and ambiance was nice. The closer to sit to the bar the brighter the lighting was. Too much of a contrast in lighting, in my opinion. The noise level was loud enough, even though the restaurant was not crowded. Can't imagine the noise level when it is full. What we didn't like was the slow roasted pork that was not very tender and was very sweet with the sauce added on top. Also the mash potato that was served with crab cake had a sour note. Our server couldn't explain why mash potato is sour. With the special price for Local's night fixed price dinner, it was more affordable. What is intriguing is that the place offers Pho! Got to give the chef kudos for his eclectic menu. read more

We dined here on a weekday evening. We had a reservation and we were promptly seated. The staff seemed professional and efficient. Our server, John was cordial, seemed to be familiar with the menu and showed up enough during our stay without being overbearing. The acoustics in the restaurant are terrible. As others have said, peoples voices are amplified thus it's loud in the restaurant. We stared with the Baked Brie and a couple of adult beverages, an orange crush and a mojito. The Brie was delicious and the beverages were refreshing. We ordered their Daily Special. A three course meal advertised for $37 per person. One had the house salad, the other had the cream of crab asparagus soup (I'm not an asparagus eater, but this soup was really good). We had the trout parmesan over mashed potato's and the flank steak with rice. The trout serving was ample. The flank steak portion was small and on the tough side. We both had crème brûlée for dessert. The crème cream brûlée is served in a small cast iron skillet. One skillet was easily enough to be shared by two or more people. The create brûlée was rich thick like pudding. The Executive Chef, Brain Thornton was walking around the restaurant, helping out the servers, busing tables and chatting with the patrons. Apparently there is a service fee when one pays with a credit card. Who knew? Overall it was a pleasurable dining experience. We would probably eat here again. read more