Annapolis, A Must-Stop Between The Hamptons And Palm Beach

By Douglas Harrington

One cannot go to Annapolis without an evening’s dining devoted to crabs and Cantler’s is probably the most iconic crab house in the city. (Photo: Douglas Harrington)

One cannot go to Annapolis without an evening’s dining devoted to crabs. Maryland is known for its crabs and there is no more iconic crab house in Annapolis than Jimmy Cantler’s Riverside Inn. Simply known as Cantler’s, everyone I know in New York who has ever visited Annapolis told me I had to schedule a visit to this landmark restaurant across the USNA Bridge and on the Mill Creek east of the city. The local crabbers, if that is what they are called, literally pull up to the dock at Cantler’s and sell their catch by the hour daily. Unfortunately for us, joined by Annapolis friends and Maryland natives Cindy Robinson and Mike Trevisan, the Colossal and Jumbo sizes of crabs were sold out and the “Large” crabs, frankly, were a bit of a disappointment. That said, if you are planning for dinner at Cantler’s at 5:00 p.m. get on the car line at 4:00 p.m. Yes, there is not only a wait at the door for a table, there is a wait to get your car into the parking lot that, at least on a weekend, can be as long as an hour. Inconvenient yes, but it is indeed a testament to the reputation of this Annapolis institution. (http://www.cantlers.com)
We ended our stay in Annapolis with a visit to our friend Cindy’s resident condo’s bar and restaurant Sam’s Waterfront Café. As if planned, while I sipped my martini a sixty-foot yacht from Britain, making its way south from the Hamptons to Palm Beach, curled up to the dock.  A bit of a drive out of downtown, but a great marina bar with live music and great bites, our bartender Kevin was outstanding.  (http://www.samsonthewaterfront.com)

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Cantler’s Riverside Inn
Annapolis, Md.

Best Catch: Jimmy’s Crab Feast ($25.99)

Cantler’s Riverside Inn is best known for its juicy Maryland blue crabs. If you come hungry, you’ll want to delight in Jimmy’s Crab Feast, a tasty combination of steamed crabs, mussels, and shrimp. This assortment is accompanied by tangy coleslaw and sweet corn on the cob. As you crack open fresh crabs sprinkled with Old Bay seasoning, don’t forget to admire the restaurant’s scenic vistas overlooking Annapolis’ tranquil Mill Creek. Plus, Cantler’s maritime-themed décor and jovial staff have made this laid-back institution a local fixture.

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Dear Cantler’s Riverside Inn,

Congratulations! Chesapeake Bay Magazine‘s readers and web community have cast their votes in our annual Best of the Bay Survey, and Cantler’s Riverside Inn was a winner in the Best Restaurant for Crabcakes, Best Restaurant for Steamed Crabs and Best Restaurant for Maryland Crab Soup, categories!

To see the complete results, just click on the link below. Also, please feel free to use the attached 2011 Best of the Bay Survey logo in any of your promotional or advertising materials this year. Link to complete results: http://tinyurl.com/2011BOB

 Congratulations once again on being chosen as a CBM favorite!