The service is first rate. Servers have been employees of the Severn inn for long periods. They know the menu and practically answer any questions before they are asked. Food is always perfection, delicious and plated impeccably, includes locally sourced items and long time favorites. Location on the shore of the Severn River with a beautiful view of the Naval Academy is beyond compare. The atmosphere is great whether you choose to sit inside or outside. read more

Won't go back. Too many other places to try, especially for the price. My wife always goes for the short rinds on any menu and we both were confused by the dish. Definitely not for tender, fat fully rendered. Perhaps "24-hour" short ribs are a different thing altogether, but these weren't what either of us were looking for. I'm just not sure what was happening. My wife asked if it wasn't beef at some point. Fish tacos were pretty solid, but the fish to other goopy stuff on top ratio was underwhelming. Kiddo loved the chicken fingers. The chocolate peanut desert was pretty good, but at some point I remember saying to my wife, "heh, I suppose they don't pride them selves on presentation here, eh?" Lovely view and dining room ambiance, but the bathroom could use an update. The latter comment Certainly doesn't factor in to whether I'd go back, just a comment. Server was friendly. read more

A complete disappointment. Mediocre food at high prices. Just okay service. An Unengaged staff. Meh ambiance. Bottom line: this was our first time trying Severn Inn after moving to the area 2 years ago--it is also our last visit based on tonight's experience. We made reservations for four on Resy. Arrived in this white table cloth restaurant only to be seated at a bar table by the teenaged hostesses. I guess they didn't feel like remaking one of the nice tables after we left, so we sat at a bare wooden table without all the other features of tables in the attractive dining room were enjoyed by no one in all the empty tables just a few feet away. The only highlight was a smoked salmon flatbread app. Other than too much sauce, the taste was very good. One guest ordered a cider... Only available in a can... None on tap. The cider arrived at room temperature. Why have specialty beers on the menu if you are not going to make any effort to keep them cold? The place was barely busy with only a few tables filled. Therefore, they did not suddenly have a rush on the cider as an excuse for being out of cold ones. After some ho-hum Caesar salads (hard to mess those up, but they were just Meh) the food arrived: two decent cheeseburgers, but one of the two was undercooked even though both guests ordered them cooked medium. I ordered the filet mignon. What arrived was slathered with a generic brown gravy that looked and tasted like it was from a jar. My daughter called it "TV dinner gravy". The filet was served with an average creamed spinach and Denny's style home fries. But all of that was sloppily COVERED with that lame gravy. At a $56 price point no self-respecting chef in the industry would send out a filet that looked like that. I presume the real chef was off and it was just a group of generic kitchen staff working on a Sunday evening after the holidays? Since our table was never visited by a manager, that suggests there was zero supervision this evening and no one was there to do quality assurance on this mediocre presentation. Like too many restaurants with a waterfront view, Severn Inn is one of those that appears to have completely given up on food quality because the guests keep coming in for the view. Unfortunately, for them, there are so many other alternatives in the Annapolis area with better food. If you want a waterfront view with high food quality, choose the Choptank instead. I am particularly frustrated at the price point. Based on the misleading website I booked this room as a farewell dinner for two kids returning to their respective homes after being with us for the holidays. We all ended up with a disappointing meal with hohum holiday ambience served by a staff of unshaven 20-somethings wearing T-shirts and zip up fleece jackets. Absolutely inconsistent with the impression that one gets from their website which tricks the reader into believing this is a fine dining restaurant, punctuated by a fine dining menu and prices. I might have ended this review with a recommendation to come here only to have a beer or two and an appetizer while enjoying a lovely view of the Severn river and then go elsewhere for dinner. But at these unnecessarily elevated price points I cannot even recommend that. read more

We had the worst Mother's Day experience. The buffet food was cold and there was hardly any left. I took the last of the beef sirloin because I was starving but it was just cold. We waited for the new meat to come out and then it was so raw you couldn't even eat it. We asked the waitress if it could be heated up and cooked some more and she told us No!, to go back and look for pieces that weren't so raw. We said there weren't any so we asked again. Could you please at least ask to cook this? What kind of service is that? She never came by and cleared plates. We never got any refills on our drinks and then we found out why-even though we were a party of two they added a 22% gratuity so what did she care? She didn't have to give us good service. Very disappointed and won't return. read more

The service staff seem understaffed, overworked and like a revolving door. There's one server on 4-5 huge tables and we had to wait 20 minutes for simple items like a box. We saw our server was trying his best to keep up but the managers were "watching" but didn't seem to be productively helping in anyway or intervening to improve the situation. The food was alright but overpriced due to the mediocre environment, wait for food, and decent flavor of the food. I would look elsewhere for a nice dinner, especially at these prices. read more

Food was good, service was good, but thinking you're walking into a $45 pre fixe 3 course experience and finding out that entrees start at $45 is infuriating. Particularly on Valentine's Day, because it's not like you can walk out in disgust without looking like a cheap jerk. I wasn't the only one, I heard another table asking why it wasn't pre fixe, similarly disappointed. read more

Severn Inn - What we thought we were getting. - Seafood Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

We've been coming to Severn inn for years now. The food and waterfront view never disappoint. The service however is inconsistent. When we have gone for brunch it's great. A couple of private celebrations service has been between good and mediocre. Hence why the 4 stars. Definitely a 5 location/ambiance. 4 star for food. 2-3 star service. Plenty parking in the back if you don't find any right up front. read more

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We went to the Sunday brunch. We were impressed by the wide range of options, including fresh seafood and amazing desserts. Beautiful location right on the water! read more

Great place. Views phenomenal. Arranged for a special event for some of my USNA classmates. 22 of us really loved the semi private table. Service was absolutely great. Drinks fabulous and food was inspirational. Plans were coordinated with the GM who went above and beyond to make the night a success. We have always done this event in Princeton but decided to come to Annapolis and we will be back. read more

Best brunch Buffett in Annapolis! I think price was around $50 and easily worth it. They have a raw bar packed with limitless oysters and shrimp, and some perfect crab dip. Then, the hot bar is loaded with beef tenderloin, old bay wings, quiche, sausage, bacon, and decadent French toast. And that's just what I sampled. Dessert was stacked with cheesecakes, cookies, and candies. Amazing service and views of the Academy read more

Excellent Service! wonderrful stuff and the food is awesome. Beautiful view by the water.. Will definitely go back again.

Such a beautiful location. The service, while very kind, could have returned more often. The lobster pasta provides a very generous portion of lobster, but the sauce is so thick and cheesy that it's too rich to enjoy the whole plate without feeling kind if gross after. The scallops were great! The crab came would have been top tier, if it weren't for the maybe 10 pieces of shell in it. Disappointing. Burgers also were not successful although we couldn't pinpoint the odd flavor it had. I recommend drinks and appetizers here. My malbec was delicious and I adored the brisket nachos as well as their 2 oysters they had in. read more

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We were at their Sunday brunch last week and it was not good They have eliminated the bottomless mimosas, the carving station, and several items on the buffet The quality of the food has gone down unfortunately We had a bad experience for lunch over the summer but thought we would give them another chance It's a great location and the atmosphere is great but we won't be going back read more

Went to brunch for my mom's 70th birthday and it was beautiful. The waterfront view was breathtaking. Food was delicious and they were so many choices. read more

Great food, views, and service! The deviled eggs, crab cakes, and scallops dish were all delicious. It's the perfect spot to take your mom for lunch ;) read more

The decor was very good and impressive. Management and crew were very helpful, informative and knowledgeable read more

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I had a work lunch at Severn Inn a few weeks ago and enjoyed the meal! I enjoyed their crab cake sandwich (classic on a brioche bun with a mixed green side salad - other side options were fries, coleslaw, and fruit) after they had just sold out of their softshell crab special. It was classic, delicious - totally enjoyed it. I appreciate that Severn Inn has a parking lot (I've been taking a lot of work meetings/lunches in Annapolis lately and often have to -park in a nearby parking garage when that meal is in the area near the Maryland State House). I also really appreciate the water views - they're great whether you sit inside or out! And the service was very welcoming. Overall, definitely a place I'd visit again. Those water views make it a special place for a meal! read more

I dined at this restaurant for the first time. My meal which was broiled crab cake with a seafood medley was good. I also enjoyed the Brussel sprouts which was my starter but did not care for the classic margarita, tastes watered down. Sitting outside listening to the water hit up against the rocks was relaxing. Though the servers were nice, there appeared to be a bit of confusion with who got what meal and the plates coming out one or two at a time. It could have been new servers but that will not deter me from eating here again. read more

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excellent thanksgiving dinner!!! the view is perfect, the food excellent and service outstanding!!! thanks to a wonderful welcome from the hostess ann & our server,megan, was the best !!! thank you for a great thanksgiving meal from the entire staff!!! read more

I had dinner at Severn Inn, and it was fantastic! The view of the water was stunning, the seafood was fresh and perfectly cooked, and the service was warm and attentive. It's the kind of place where you feel relaxed and well taken care of--I can't wait to go back! Follow my IG account for Curated Google Maps list for brunch, happy hours, rooftops, parks, wineries & more in the DMV area: @yourdmvbestie read more

Great food and ambiance. The staff is very friendly and professional. View is spectacular. Go Navy!

I've always wanted to visit the Severn Inn, and it was a little disappointing. The positives: view was excellent, our server in the beginning, most of the food. The negatives: service for the back half of the meal and the cream of crab soup. Brisket nachos were very good, but needed a dash of salt, perhaps on the chips. Lobster pasta was also very good and loaded with lobster. Wish there was a little more pasta. Peach caprese salad near perfect. Needed more pecans for the size of the salad, so you could get some in each bite. The cream of crab soup separated before our very eyes, like when you reheat something creamy in the microwave and it's a puddle of oil. I couldn't even finish it. Sad for $12 soup. I would definitely come back and try different menu items. The Reuben with fries looked really tasty. read more

Great location, decent but overpriced food, ask for bar menu. Service has always been good.

Very nice ambiance and good food, not very creative, but good quality and fresh except for pastries. We went for Sunday brunch: 3 buffets , cold, warm and desert. It is so nice on the deck, watching the boats on the river. You are just above the water, with a cool breeze and nice music (not too loud, you can have a conversation) The oysters are very good, tasty and fresh. We also had shrimp and they are good, perhaps a little too cooked for me. The tenderloin in the warm buffet is fantastic, medium rare and soooo tender. The desert buffet is very disappointing. The pastries are not fresh. And I really advise against what seems to be a napoleon as it is so limp and pasty that you cannot cut it! I almost had another oyster to wipe the taste out ( yes, I know, I should not have tasted it). The service on the deck is spotty depending what the waiter found interesting on his phone. An overall nice lunch in a beautiful place. read more

The Severn Inn has great views and food. The oysters were fresh and the crab cake was delicious. The halibut came out undercooked but when I pointed this out they took it back and cooked it longer so that it was fully cooked. If it wasn't for the fish being undercooked I would have given a higher rating since all the food was good otherwise. The brownie sundae for dessert was great. The restaurant is further away from downtown so if you wanted a quieter spot, this would be a good option. read more

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I've been hearing about this restaurant for years and I've driven by it on numerous occasions. It's nestled under the bridge. The atmosphere was nice looking over the scenic Naval Academy waterfront. It was resturant week but we arrived at 3pm and they had stop serving lunch and we were too early for dinner (lucky us). Therefore, we went with the regular menu. Our server Jake was very comfortable in his role, you could tell that he was not a newbie. He was able to make suggestion, and was attentive and friendly. My friend had the Lobster Pasta which he said was delicious but not enough food. I enjoyed the crab cake entree and overall it was good. The crab cake was a good ole fashion Maryland crab cake, the corn salsa was perfect, the coleslaw was different. It had long slices of red onions and it was a twist to coleslaw, it was tasty. The food was fresh and prepared nicely. I love fried green tomatoes but these weren't my favorite. Although I grew up in this area, my mom's family is from the South. We don't coat our tomatoes in flour, it taste like an onion ring. Authentic fried green tomatoes are dipped in an egg wash then coated with a mixture of corn meal and a little flour. Seven Inn's Fried Green Tomatoes could use a revamp on their recipe. My beverage was the Paloma and it was refreshing but I wouldn't order it again. It didn't have enough fresh grapefruit juice. The restaurant was packed. There was no available seating in the dining area due to private events. We sat in the bar area at a high top table. Overall we had a good experience and this place would be perfect on a summer day when the deck is open. read more

Severn Inn - Lobster Pasta - Seafood Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

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The atmosphere of the restaurant is great. in my 5 visits, my only complaint is the so-called Reuben sandwich, which is tastless with no flavor, and it is choking dry--absolutely no flavor. During one of my visits, a neighboring table made a negative comment about the Reuben sandwich, and i smiled in agreement. thank you read more

I organized a dinner for my friends for 4th of July at Severn Inn. It's $100 each bc you can see the fireworks from the deck and the have a buffet. The service was pretty good seating us and filling drinks, very nice. The salad buffet had shellfish including raw oysters and shrimp. My friends were excited they had shrimp but when they ate it they realized it was undercooked. We said something to the waitress and she said, it's a raw bar. We are no spring chickens and have had plenty of shrimp on our lives and we know it's supposed to be fully cooked. That was kind of embarrassing for me that I invited my friends and then the shrimp was undercooked and the waitress kind of gaslighted us about it. My only other complaint is there was no cooked vegetable on the entree buffet except potatoes. As a vegetarian I try to be really flexible and eat whatever but I was pretty disappointed they didn't have green beans, broccoli or asparagus. Severn inn, you should visit Toby's in Columbia. They know how to do a buffet. read more

Good food and drinks by the water! ORDER * Cream of Crab Soup * Delicious cream of crab soup in a bowl or cup of your choice. The obvious choice is a bowl because why not. It had bits of crab meat in a perfectly made creamy soup with a taste of that good old bay. * Seared Tuna * Tuna seared with amazing succulent flavors. Pairs with salad mixed with soy dressing, cucumbers, and cherry tomatoes. The portion of tuna was balanced with the salad but I wouldn't complain if they gave more. * Fried Black Sea Base * Delicious Sea Base accompanied with chorizo Spanish rice and chimichurri. Oh, this was great - a little crisp of flavor with each bite of rice, blended with chimichurri was a great choice. Sadly I was so excited for these entrees, the picture I took was blurry! I'll have to go back again. * Coconut Mojito * The best coconut Mojito I've tasted. Coconut rum with limes, club soda and simple syrup, topped with mint leaves. Cheers! SEATING Indoor and outdoor PAYMENT METHOD Cash, card, payment executed at your table with a handheld tablet like machine LOCATION Bay front across the Navy Academy read more

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I love eating on the water. I love the breeze and crisp ocean air. The Maryland Crab Dip was so delicious. I love the baguette and honey butter. The cream of crab soup, is right up there with the best I ever had! The drinks were amazing. Strong and bold, just like I like it. Full bar and they can make anything you want. You do not have to order from their selection. I had an old fashion made and it was superb! I love a good Espresso Martini for a dessert cocktail, followed by a hot cappuccino. Just needed biscottis for the finishing touch. The service was great. I will be back. read more

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This restaurant has a Gorgeous location on the Severn River. An actual small beach, with the sounds of water breaking on the shore make a perfect backdrop for delicious food. The dining areas, inside and out are spacious giving our group ample space to spread out, eat and catch up. I apologize for the lack of good pics but I was STARVING! So I'll be as descriptive as possible. Starters included steamed shrimp (nice size) crab dip with the option of chip/cracker or soft bread. Both were delicious. Lox with chopped shallots and capers (yummy) and super fresh salads and fresh fruit. They also offered yogurt parfait. No time for healthy stuff. The main buffet included quiche, a French toast lasagna (think custard layered with fruit), baked, perfectly seasoned salmon with a corn salsa, omelets, waffles and chicken wings(again perfectly seasoned) or eggs Benedict ordered at your table. They also have beef, carved and in a potato hash. Whew, I don't know how u ate all this food but I saved room for the chocolate bourbon balls. OMG!! All of the servers were fantastic. Our server says she's been there since the beginning. She was great she even made fresh coffee- twice! It's a great place for a special occasion. Luckily I was treated as part of a family celebration. And celebrate we did. Treat yourself. You deserve it! read more

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This meal was highly disappointing for someone who cooks professionally. First, had shell pieces in my soup. The creamy crab soup was so thick it was hardly eatable. And the outer texture of the crab cake was so chewy and offensive. Carrots too big and everything lacked any seasoning. Also, the service was terrible. read more

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Had the crab cake sandwich and it was delish but I needed more of it! My man had a lobster dish that was creamy and I tried some and really liked that too! read more

I enjoyed a dinner here for the first time with a group of 10 people. I ordered the soft crab. The flavor was good. The presentation was beautiful. I was shocked to find the gills (we call them deadman fingers) still intact. These are not meant to be eaten. The harder knuckles also led me to believe this may have been a paper shell. I come from five generations of Waterman on the Chesapeake Bay. We had shedding boxes and have processed hundreds of crabs. I emailed the restaurant directly, thinking perhaps they had someone new in the kitchen. I got no response. Three stars for the customer service. I'm not trying to be condescending at all. But again, the gills are not meant to be eaten. If nothing else, they can contain a lot of sand. read more

Severn Inn - Soft crab - Seafood Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

I really enjoyed my food and the weather was perfect for sitting outside. I had the crispy brussel sprouts, soft shell crab that was served on a bed of potato salad and warm honey & gulf shrimp with pasta. I was satisfied with my food. To drink, I had a crush.. I forgot what flavor I chose, but it was delicious. Our server was ok, but the young man who was taking our plates and bringing our to go meals was great. read more

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We were pleasantly surprised. I wasn't sure where the restaurant was but I was impressed with the Fathers Day Brunch buffet menu I found online. When we arrived the staff and service was great. We were definitely not rushed and were able to sit and enjoy our meal as a family. Food: The buffet had a little of everything. If you wanted an egg item you simply ordered it through your server but everything else was available in the buffet. The price was about $55 per person, not including drinks, but considering the amount of top shelf items (crab dip, oysters, tenderloin, etc. ) they had on the buffet it was well worth it. Honestly, as great as the food was the view was even better!!! Like I stated earlier I wasn't sure where it was located until we got there but OH My!!!! The view of the Severn is the best in Annapolis. From almost every table you can look out onto the Severn River and all of the beautiful boats passing by. Across the River you can see the Naval Academy. We had seen this restaurant from the boat before but had no idea it was the Severn Inn! We will definitely be back!!! read more

First time in the Annapolis area, the Servern Inn is a great place to catch a sunset while enjoying your meal. Service was very good and the food was excellent. I started with the crab dip appetizer based with plenty of cream cheese and it was tasty. My entree was the crispy cod which was delicious! The Severn Inn is a must when visiting Annapolis or just passing through! read more

Severn Inn - Crispy Cod - Seafood Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

The view is fantastic. Spacious patio sitting with 2 decks. The sunset made everything better. Food is way too basic. I wish i could give this place more stars but 3 stars is just for the view. My coconut mojito was bland. The crab dip was literally a cheese dish. Why Bother saying "crab" if it's just cheese ? The baguette was excellent so scrumptious. I got the crispy pompano on linguini. I did like the fish: light and crispy but the linguine was awful: cheese clumped to the pasta and not much flavor to it. My husband got the miso mahi and he didn't like it. Kids menu was standard TFIfridays quality. I wish the food was better so I could come back or recommend it. However, the wonderful view is just not Enough to come back for sup par basic food. read more

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the food was wonderful! ambiance was peaceful and everyone was nice! the presentation of the food was wonderful as well!!

My boss took us here for breakfast brunch on a Sunday. I love this place. The view of the water is fantastic. Be sure to sit either outside or inside by the window like I did. You can see the Annapolis Naval facility across the water. The assortment of food is unbelievable. There was shrimp, crab dip, sausage a meat station to name a few items. The egg dishes you have to order separately. Everything was delicious. I especially loved the sausage and gravy on a flakey biscuit. The coffee was even flavorful. I hardly had to use any creamer, it was just that good. After breakfast there is a glorious desert station setup by the front entrance. Very clever. You get to see all the scrumptious deserts before you eat your meal. I thoroughly enjoyed myself with the ambience and delectable food. I hope to be back here in the near future. A definitive must for a wonderful breakfast brunch. read more

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