Lacey’s Annapolis Guidebook
Food scene
Favorite restaurant in Annapolis! Located just over the bridge in Eastport. It gets very busy at peak times, but worth a visit for an early or late meal to avoid a long wait.
126 locals recommend
Vin 909 Winecafe
909 Bay Ridge AveFavorite restaurant in Annapolis! Located just over the bridge in Eastport. It gets very busy at peak times, but worth a visit for an early or late meal to avoid a long wait.
Just off Main Street, this is a convenient staple but not as busy as other downtown spots. They have a great back patio that sometimes also has live music! Food is good, not the very best of Annapolis, but convenience and often avoiding a wait are great.
26 locals recommend
Reynolds Tavern and 1747 Pub
7 Church CirJust off Main Street, this is a convenient staple but not as busy as other downtown spots. They have a great back patio that sometimes also has live music! Food is good, not the very best of Annapolis, but convenience and often avoiding a wait are great.
A great dinner place for foodies! Tapas style with a crowd pleasing menu that includes great options for meat eaters and many comfort food favorites. They also have interesting cocktails and a good wine selection.
59 locals recommend
Level a small plates lounge
69 West StA great dinner place for foodies! Tapas style with a crowd pleasing menu that includes great options for meat eaters and many comfort food favorites. They also have interesting cocktails and a good wine selection.
This is our go-to Thai place in Annapolis. It's great for takeout and also has a big patio for outdoor seating. Also convenient by foot, as it's right on West Street.
57 locals recommend
Lemongrass
167 West StThis is our go-to Thai place in Annapolis. It's great for takeout and also has a big patio for outdoor seating. Also convenient by foot, as it's right on West Street.
Great for a quick bite right near the heart of downtown and City Dock. Rather than specializing in a specific type of BBQ, they offer meats and sauces from BBQ hot spots across the country.
19 locals recommend
MISSION BBQ
142 Dock StGreat for a quick bite right near the heart of downtown and City Dock. Rather than specializing in a specific type of BBQ, they offer meats and sauces from BBQ hot spots across the country.
A popular brunch spot that serves breakfast all day in addition to American classics. Be sure to get a RoosTart (homemade pop-tart) while you're there if you aren't counting calories! This restaurant does get very busy, so I would call ahead about availability or try to avoid peak brunch time.
104 locals recommend
Iron Rooster - Annapolis
12 Market SpaceA popular brunch spot that serves breakfast all day in addition to American classics. Be sure to get a RoosTart (homemade pop-tart) while you're there if you aren't counting calories! This restaurant does get very busy, so I would call ahead about availability or try to avoid peak brunch time.
A good staple for tacos, guac, and margaritas. They have traditional crowd pleasers as well as fresh fish tacos!
39 locals recommend
Vida Taco Bar
200 Main StA good staple for tacos, guac, and margaritas. They have traditional crowd pleasers as well as fresh fish tacos!
An Annapolis staple for seafood lovers and those in search of a great crab cake. Note this place is popular, especially on weekends!
127 locals recommend
Boatyard Bar & Grill
400 Fourth StAn Annapolis staple for seafood lovers and those in search of a great crab cake. Note this place is popular, especially on weekends!
A unique coffee spot down a tucked away alley with delicious coffee and an amazing back patio.
6 locals recommend
Brown Mustache Coffee, LLC
35 Maryland AveA unique coffee spot down a tucked away alley with delicious coffee and an amazing back patio.
Delicious brunch and Southern casual food! If you like chicken and waffles and sweet tea, be sure to check out Miss Shirley's.
53 locals recommend
Miss Shirley's Cafe, Annapolis
1 Park PlDelicious brunch and Southern casual food! If you like chicken and waffles and sweet tea, be sure to check out Miss Shirley's.
Head to West Annapolis for great coffee and breakfast food to this local favorite that is out of the hustle and bustle of downtown.
24 locals recommend
Bean Rush Café
112 Annapolis StHead to West Annapolis for great coffee and breakfast food to this local favorite that is out of the hustle and bustle of downtown.
Curate Annapolis Cafe & Bakery
Cafe, bakery, AND wine bar, all in one, right on West Street!
Newer brewery with lots of outdoor space. Great food with a casual order at the counter vibe!
24 locals recommend
Forward Brewing
418 Fourth StNewer brewery with lots of outdoor space. Great food with a casual order at the counter vibe!
Ceremony Coffee Roasters - Roastery
90 Russell StGreat hidden coffee shop off West Street!
Sightseeing
A local spot to rent a SUP, kayak, or canoe for those interested in getting out on the water. You can launch right from their store and see a totally different view of the city from Annapolis Harbor.
18 locals recommend
Annapolis Canoe and Kayak, LLC
311 Third StA local spot to rent a SUP, kayak, or canoe for those interested in getting out on the water. You can launch right from their store and see a totally different view of the city from Annapolis Harbor.
Many of you might be coming for a Naval Academy event! If not, the campus is worth checking out! You do need to go through security to get through the gates, but once inside you can stroll through the campus or check out the USNA Museum.
140 locals recommend
Naval Academy
Many of you might be coming for a Naval Academy event! If not, the campus is worth checking out! You do need to go through security to get through the gates, but once inside you can stroll through the campus or check out the USNA Museum.
The closest real beach (although it's on the Bay, of course). It's a 15 minute drive from downtown and there is a small fee to get in, but worth the trip if you're looking for a beach day.
99 locals recommend
Sandy Point State Park
1100 E College PkwyThe closest real beach (although it's on the Bay, of course). It's a 15 minute drive from downtown and there is a small fee to get in, but worth the trip if you're looking for a beach day.
Be sure to soak in the unique architecture and colorful homes that fill the historic district. Walking the neighborhoods just off of Main Street never gets old!
Colonial Annapolis Historic District
211 Main StBe sure to soak in the unique architecture and colorful homes that fill the historic district. Walking the neighborhoods just off of Main Street never gets old!