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    Traders Seafood Steak and Ale

    3.2 (257 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Dinner
    Ashley J.

    The atmosphere was nice, the customer service was amazing and the food was delicious. The only thing I can say is that the broccoli and mac n' cheese didn't really have any seasoning, but other than that the blackened salmon with lump of cream man and imperial sauce was chef's kiss. Even the crab dip was amazing. When I have time, I'll definitely come back!

    Bacon, eggs, potatoes
    Diane W.

    Was at Rod n reel for the day and ran into someone I knew who recommended this spot. I had 2 orange crushes and didn't even feel a thing. Don't think I'd do that again. The bartender was pretty nice, attentive and professional. The food was okay, nothing to rave about in my opinion. My friend's steak looked like a steak from a Vegas buffet. I wasn't really impressed to be honest.

    Chesapeake chicken
    Bobby M.

    Came here with friends so ten of us and could not sit together, kinda stinks but it's whatever. Wife's hit turkey special came out way before the other meals and got cold because no silverware left at the table. My Chesapeake chicken was pretty awesome tho and the kids steaks were great. Waitress was on getting us extra refills and to go drinks. We will try it again next trip down.

    History of Chesapeake Beach
    Scott G.

    Well, I made a trip from the Gulf Coast to the Maryland shore, wondering what to do for dinner, I thought, "What is Maryland known for?" Crab cakes! So, I found a quaint and quiet restaurant that a descent amount of reviews. I figured I would try it out. The crab cakes didn't disappoint. I ordered them fried and they were lightly fried, very moist, and very good. Not soggy. Large portions. The service was great! We had pleasant conversations. Family feel to the establishment. It was fun! When in Chesapeake Beach, I recommend Traders, ask for Britney. She won't steer you wrong!

    Chesapeake Benedict
    Lai Wun C.

    I came here for brunch before hitting the road with my boyfriend, and there was no wait at the bar and high top tables so we did that. The bar is a bit too dark for having a meal, but not complaining since we choose to not wait for a table. The bartender gave me the southern grandma vibe, she knows couple customer's "the usual" orders and she knows her way around the bar. I ordered the Chesapeake benedict (2 benedicts with crab meat on each) with fries (more like sliced potato crisp), and it was pretty good. The ingredients werr fresh, the crab meat on top of the benedicts were VERY fresh and generous portioned. The potatoes were lack of a bit salt, but you can add that by yourself. We also ordered a cup of the creamy crab soup, and ong that was the best crab soup I've had. I live in Virginia Beach and there's nowhere that can top this. Crazy amount of super fresh crab meat, the soup itself was smooth and full of crab flavor, and unlike the old bay soup in VB, this ome didn't need much old bay and yet flavorful enough to make me regret not getting the bowl or even a pot if they offer that option.

    Sisters out on a Saturday!

    7 of us went in on a Saturday morning and had a great time. It was the first time in a few years that all 7 sisters were together so it really meant a lot to us to sit together and be able to relax. The food was great and Serenity was a wonderful server. There was one hiccup with the food but the manager showed up right away to fix it and make it right. I definitely recommend going there.

    Calamari
    Katarina G.

    We've driven by this place a bunch of times and never went. Well today stopped by here for the first time. We started with the calamari and crab soup. The crab soup was wonderful, could use a little old bay but great. The calamari was okay and a little chewy, certainly nothing to write home about. We also got the fried seafood platter, and that's really where things went south. The shrimp were overcooked, the oysters slightly undercooked. The flounder tasted old, and the clams were just rough. The service was slow to start but overall not bad. Bella made sure that drinks were timely, and the table was cleared throughout the meal. All in all, we came we saw and I don't think we have a reason to go back.

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    Nice place. The Crab Soup was plain but everything else was very good. Nice servers. We'll go back when we're in the area.

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    1936 Bar & Grill - $10 smash burgers all day Tuesday

    1936 Bar & Grill

    3.2(139 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    OMG! Definitely did not expect the superior experience! My husband and I decided to give this spot…read morea try impromptu! When I say A-MAZ-ING! The ambiance is nice and comfortable, 3 floors of historic memorabilia, my favorite pieces were the cool antique cash registers. The service was beyond exceptional! Our waitress Erin was very attentive and knowledgeable! She recommended the green fried tomatoes I was considering and boy they were nothing like I've ever had! So delicious! Packed with flavor! For dessert I had the seasonal peach cobbler made with fresh locally grown peaches! A-mazing!

    After an amazing chartered fishing excursion, one of my shipmates suggested grabbing a bite to eat…read moreat 1936. We (Group of 12) arrived around 12pm & were among the first guests of the day. We were seated immediately. For starters we ordered 2 crab dips, 2 orders of fried green tomatoes, & 2 orders of crispy wings (Old Bay). Our non-alcoholic beverages included Pepsi products (no Coca-Cola ), ginger ale but no ginger beer. All of the appetizers were on point with flavor & texture. Also the Old Bay chicken wings were not as salty as other places serve them. I ordered the crab cake sandwich & onion rings. I had to box my crab cake because the small plates filled me up. I heated it in a pan later with a little olive oil spray and it was good. Our generous shipmate took care of thei bill so I'm not sure if splitting was an option. This was my first visit but definitely not my last. I enjoyed the relaxed vibes and proximity to the resort & dock.

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    1936 Bar & Grill - 1936 Top Level

    1936 Top Level

    1936 Bar & Grill - Delicious food and drinks with a view of the Chesapeake Bay!

    Delicious food and drinks with a view of the Chesapeake Bay!

    1936 Bar & Grill - Ms. Mary's Lemon Drop Martini with a sugar rim

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    Ms. Mary's Lemon Drop Martini with a sugar rim

    Dockside Resturant & Sports Bar - Orange Cake (which was great, but I didn't catch the name)

    Dockside Resturant & Sports Bar

    3.6(136 reviews)
    6.0 mi
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    "Why did it have to snow tonight?! We're stuck in this hospital...when we should be following that…read moremonster's trail," Roberto DaCosta (Sunspot) shook with anger as he expressed a desire to seek revenge against who or what attacked their teammate, Danielle Moonstar, leaving her on an operating table on the brink of death. "Waste o' time, Bobby, you won't find the critter there," Sam Guthrie (Cannonball), the oldest of the teenagers that make up the New Mutants, responded, "It'll be here." "What are you talking about, Sam? Explain yourself!" "Stands t' reason, ever since we've known her, Dani's had a special fear of a spirit bear she said murdered her parents. None of us really really gave the story much credit, after all who believes in magic?" Sam paused oh so slightly before continuing. " 'Cept Illyana's a real witch, an' we fought demons and sorceresses. Maybe Dani wasn't kidding." Sam shifted his tone to reveal his evidence. "Illyana tells me Dani spent the last week or so in the Danger Room fighting bears! T'night, she walked out into a [winter] storm, alone, armed with a bow an' arrows an' wearing war paint! And got mauled. We were wrong t' doubt her. We should'a listened, we should'a seen the signs." Whenever my wife and I visit a restaurant or bar for the first time, whether we are there by ourselves or--in this case--treated to a meal by our favorite neighbors--I can count on her to sort through, heed, and pick up on every nuance in every aspect of culinary service that is there to be sensed. In this case, at the Dockside Restaurant & Sports Bar at 421 Deale Road in Maryland, the food was mostly wonderful, and the prices were more than reasonable for this economy. What prevents Dockside from receiving at least four stars was primarily the service. Two orders of fries, one sweet potato and one regular, weren't hot; and although our waitress reluctantly brought one of the orders back to exchange it for a new batch, the fries didn't taste any warmer. Our other host ordered his crabcake lightly-fried, only for it to be brought out broiled. He still enjoyed it, but it wasn't exactly what he wanted or ordered. By the end of the meal, it became obvious that, if we return, we need to ask for Sarah, who, although she was tending the bar and wasn't even our waitress, still brought one of our neighbors a fresh cup of Pepsi Zero that she could take on our return trip home. Sarah also exhibited a great sense of humor, an attentiveness and an attention to detail, and, most importantly, remembered with pleasure our hosts, who have dined there frequently. Apart from the pumpkin cheesecake, which was so infused with nutmeg and pumpkin spice that even Linus from Peanuts couldn't have tasted the pumpkin, and the lukewarm fries, our meals were terrific. I devoured the perfectly-seasoned shrimp from the fried shrimp platter; everyone loved their onion rings and their cream of crab and Maryland crab soups; and we all agreed that the crabcakes, boiled and fried, were scrumptious.

    Yesterday I was in attendance with Sistehood the ambience was great the music was pumming,the food…read morewas tasty but ice tea was bitter, The service was fair saiding she had 8 Ladies to deal with , overall had a good time

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    Dockside Resturant & Sports Bar - The outer doors

    The outer doors

    Dockside Resturant & Sports Bar - Cream of Crab Soup!!!

    Cream of Crab Soup!!!

    Dockside Resturant & Sports Bar - Outside!

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    Outside!

    Thursday's Bar & Grill - Chicken fajitas

    Thursday's Bar & Grill

    2.9(62 reviews)
    2.2 mi
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    We just moved into the area and this place isn't shabby. Clean sit down area, most of the staff…read morewe're incredibly kind and considerate. Came in on a trivia night, and although we didn't participate we were served in a timely manner. My mushroom swiss burger was nice and juicy for a medium. I got a couple orders of the chicken tenders for the kids which were a little sparse but they said they enjoyed them. Pasta dishes were a little plain, I'd go with other options.

    Stopped by on Mother's Day 2026. Got to our table at 6:31 PM , nobody talked to us till 6:45 PM…read more Brought a menu and waiter came over 5 minutes later. Ordered dinner , wife first, ordered cup of C of C , Ribs and salad and a potato. I ordered a steak sandwich and French Fries , he came back with the soup , nothing to write home about, we shared it. He then told the wife that they were out of ribs so she ordered a pork chop. 30 minutes later he came out without her salad and told me they were out of French fries so I had to get a baked sweet potato , he went back to the kitchen. Fifteen minutes later he still hadn't come back to the table . My pissed off was compounded by a family that came in 10 minutes after us and ordered after us. They were served their full meal , including French Fries before our waiter even came out to tell us the didn't have any of the things we ordered . I threw 10.00 on the table for the soup and a quarter glass of ice tea and walked out and no one tried to find out why although some staff watched us leaving. Sad , we like to support our local businesses but when you operate like this your not welcome to My business and I want to make sure no one else suffers through this. The owners apparently care more about their sports bar and their loud foul mouthed drinkers . I won't go back and I suggest families not bring their young children in there either. Not many choices in that area and it's a shame the owners are screwing up a great business opportunity!

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    Thursday's Bar & Grill - The menu

    The menu

    Thursday's Bar & Grill - Fish sandwich and fries.

    Fish sandwich and fries.

    Thursday's Bar & Grill - Ribs and green beans

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    Ribs and green beans

    Chessie’s Wharf

    Chessie’s Wharf

    3.9(89 reviews)
    20.6 mi
    $$

    I had no idea this place existed til a coworker of mine selected this place to go on his last-day…read more Such a cute, clean place to come - with an even better happy hour menu! The staff was super attentive, frequently asking if we needed anything or if our cups or plates needed to be replenished. I would love to return for some of their locally-brewed beer and IPAs as well. Pictured with my review, you'll see my margarita from where I sat at the bar, and happy hour meal, the boneless chicken wings and fries. This place was the perfect place for an office farewell!

    My wife and I were looking to try something new in Annapolis and came across Chessie's Wharf on…read moreYelp. When we arrived, it was pretty busy. All the outdoor seating was full, and inside there was only one table available. Most of the tables are larger, so we noticed some groups sharing space, which actually worked out fine. The restaurant has a great open-air feel even indoors thanks to the large garage-style door that opens up an entire wall. For drinks, my wife ordered iced tea and I had a Peach Mule. The mule was good, but next time I'd skip the rim garnish. They also have a big beer selection, and the prices seemed very reasonable. For food, we ordered the brisket burger (single patty with cheese, topped with shaved brisket, jalapeño slaw, raw onion, pickles, and sauce). They offer a deal where you can add a side and drink for $5, so we added onion rings and also ordered the Serpent Fries as an appetizer. The fries came out first and looked great and they did not disappoint. Fresh cut with bacon, pico, scallions, and a serpent sauce (seemed like a beer cheese). Really flavorful, I did ask for ranch, which was an extra $0.50. I understand charging for extras, but not everyone uses ketchup or mustard, so that felt a little unnecessary. The burger came out shortly after, and it was excellent. We split it, and it was packed with flavor. Honestly, adding bacon would make it even better a "Triple B" (Bacon, Brisket, Burger) would be perfect. The only letdown was the onion rings. The onions inside were very thin and overcooked, leaving them dried out with little flavor. Even without the over-frying, the onions themselves just didn't have much taste. Definitely something they could improve. Overall, it's a great spot for burgers and fries, and we'll definitely be back for that. We saw other dishes come out that looked good too, so there's more to try next time.

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    Chessie’s Wharf - Inside seating

    Inside seating

    Chessie’s Wharf - Espresso martini. Very good with whatever ice cream they used.

    Espresso martini. Very good with whatever ice cream they used.

    Chessie’s Wharf - Brown and a Hazy. Both excellent.

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    Brown and a Hazy. Both excellent.

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