The Choptank

We sat on the covered deck for lunch and LOVED IT. Amazing views, food, and service. Best lobster roll I’ve ever had, plus incredible cream of crab soup and crab dip. Loved the tuna, too. Our server was a gem and we had the best time! Crab dip was generously portioned and so tasty. Also loved the orange crush.

We had a great time sitting under the covered outdoor area downstairs. We celebrated my wife’s birthday, and they treated us to a delicious skillet cookie with salted caramel ice cream. The scallops and lobster roll were fantastic, drinks were great, and service was top notch!

Absolutely Phenomenal!!! From start to finish as I took my Mother here for mother's day which the wait wasn't bad at all as we waitted maybe 30 mins at most. We got seated upstairs as the view of the water of Annapolis was Gorgeous! As we sat down our server Ryan was very attentive, courteous, smiling and definitely made our Choptank Mothers day experience Amazing. We took him up on his reccomendaction and got 🦀crabcake sandwich which hands down all jumbo lump crab meat tasted fresh, BEST CRABCAKE in Maryland!!! Also Ryan made sure my mom.got a Rose flower which was so amazing!!! Thank You Choptank & Ryan our server for making this Mother's day a memorable one for years to come! Ryan is the man! I highly recommend Choptank restaurant excellent service, excellent food, and atmosphere & views are Amazing!

March 2025, Choptank has a beautiful view of downtown Annapolis and its harbor. Plus, weekend dining shows how Marylanders love to coexist together. Now let's talk about the restaurant. I'm rating the food, the service, and the atmosphere 5 stars. Nevertheless, I reserved two bar seats and was told when I arrived that they are first come, first serve seating (instead they gave us a table on the second floor overlooking the harbor, Thanks), and the second complaint was the creme brulee which didn't have a vanilla and caramel taste. Instead, it was more of a lemony flavor. Still, I enjoyed my two hours there before my parking meter expired. I highly recommend Choptank to my fellow restaurant adventurers and, if possible, utilize the second floor bar. (Best so far, 2025)

Got to Annapolis Friday night and walked into The Choptank knowing it would be busy and table seating would be tough to get. My wife and celebrating our 36th anniversary bellied up to the bar and found 2 seats at the end of the bar on the 1st floor. Ordered Shrimp Ceviche and Raw Oysters for apps and both were delicious! We got 2 craft cocktails and that is when we met our bartender Rochelle (not sure of her spelling)! She was moving so fast the entire time we were there but she took the time while keeping up with all the drink orders to carry a conversation with us the all night! She was awesome and after dinner she surprised us with a dessert and 2 glasses of Champagne, what a very sweet gesture! We would return just to sit at the bar again and enjoy her company! Best bartender we have ever had the pleasure to meet!

What is there NOT to love about Choptank in Annapolis!! We love coming here and eating on the rooftop outside overlooking the dock. The food is phenomenal. We've had the pan seared sea bass multiple times because it's so good. I've also had the Maryland crab cakes, and they are awesome. You also can't go wrong getting the shareable side of Yukon gold mashed potatoes or the sweet corn pudding.

Fresh food; large, rotating selection of oysters. The eastern shore cobb is easily my new favorite dish. Sugar cured ham is crazy good flavor and I loved the batter on the fried oysters. I had to get some fries on the side because they are always perfectly crispy. Friday night 5:30 pm we had a table ready with in 5-10 minutes with out a reservation. My mother order the seafood ciopinno of course it was incredible and filling.

What a lovely place on the water to have dinner. It was not very crowded as it was early. Started off with delicious oysters. The fish was fresh and moist. The peel and eat shrimp were large and tasty. The 3 sides were huge and ended up taking what we couldn't finish home. I wasn't fond of the dirty rice. The potato was twice baked and stuffed. A bit salty. To top it off, banana cream pie for dessert. It is made on site.

Had a great dining experience at The Choptank in Annapolis! The food was solid--I'd give it an 8.5/10 overall. Everything on the menu looked delicious, and what we ordered did not disappoint. My boyfriend is a vegetarian, so he stuck to the sides, and they were all fantastic. The acorn squash, in particular, was a standout--a solid 9/10! The customer service was excellent, and our waitress, Melissa, was absolutely fantastic. She was attentive, friendly, and made sure we had a great experience. Definitely a place worth visiting if you're in Annapolis, whether you're a seafood lover or just looking for a great meal with excellent service. We'll be back!

I visited this restaurant with my homegirl and we had a great time. I don't really eat fish a lot, but when I tell you, the Bronzino change my entire thought process on fish. I tried the Bronzino and it was by far the best fish I've ever had it was so tender and juicy not dry at all. Our waiter was super great with suggestions being that I'm not a big fish eater. They were super helpful and recommending the butter sauce, which I have been thinking about ever since we left. This restaurant is so cute and a great place for a date night family gathering we went during the evening and it is so beautiful to see on the roof rooftop overlooking the water, beautiful atmosphere 10 out of 10.

Went here with my family on Christmas Eve around 6pm. We sat upstairs which to me doesn't have the vibrant energy of the downstairs area. Our server was great and very accommodating! We enjoyed the blue point oysters on the half shelf shell and the peel and eat shrimp for starters. I got the seafood cioppino for my entree and found it filling without making you go into a rem cycle after! It was a great holiday meal!

I had previously visited the Westin hotel in Annapolis on business in 2016, but not this Harbor boat yard or this restaurant. I visited here for the first time to visit the Annual Annapolis Powerboat Show, at the Annapolis Harbor Boat Yard, which was great. We arrived at the harbor boatyard around noon. We reserved our 12 noon lunch at the Choptank restaurant on OpenTable. Choptank is a river located in Maryland, which feeds into the Chesapeake Bay. My party of four arrived at 12 noon. We requested an outside table upstairs overlooking the Annual Annapolis Powerboat Show, which was a nice table under great weather. I started with and enjoyed my two Minehunter martinis with four roses bourbon, averna, pomegranate, cacao, and cardamom for $16. I ended my lunch with a draft Guinness for $8. I also enjoyed my Mahi sandwich with spicy Korean rub, house made asian veggie slaw, hoisin mayo and a side Caesar salad for $28. Teagan P. served us very well although bar service here was very slow. Only one bartender was working downstairs, who could not keep up with the bar service. My total bill was $284 including 20% gratuity. After paying our bill I realized this restaurant is part of the Atlas Restaurant Group Rewards program, which I will investigate. More about the Annual Annapolis Powerboat Show after our lunch.

I'm chuckling writing this review. My significant other always introduces new places to me. I lied and said I never had been to Choptank, only to be reminded once we arrived that I've been a couple of times. Yelp reminded me too with the check in feature. For date night on Saturday, we ventured to Annapolis. We scored a parking right in front. Lucky! We didn't even have to valet. (They do offer valet on the main entrance side.) We were late for our reservation but the host had no issue and even sat us outside like we requested. My view is always beautiful sitting across my Beau but Saturday was extra special with the view of the yachts and water. For starters we had to have oysters, Oysters Rockefeller to be exact. I always know when my Beau likes them because he doesn't hesitate to eat mine if I leave them alone too long on the plate. Safe to say these were a hit! I wasn't particularly hungry so my lobster roll got a new home. My Beau loved it. To be honest it was one of the BEST lobster rolls in the DMV area that I've had. The lobster was so soft! My Beau got the 8oz Black Angus Flatiron. He paired it with Brussel sprouts. He liked it but packed it since he had to eat my meal. I'm a BIG on desserts. My Beau said he'd share with me so we picked his choice, cheesecake. It was delicious! I didn't eat my food but I sure did eat the cheesecake. (Shrugs) After dinner we stopped by the bar to continue the fun. The bartender was nice. Drinks were made with generous pours. Thanks bartender! Attire, for the summer months you can definitely dress down, for winter months you can dress to impress. I love dressing up but was glad my Beau told me not to dress fancy. lol I would have been out of place this particular evening. Sun dresses, body parts showing, it is definitely giving beach vibes! My past experiences were equally great. Love love love water front restaurants so we will definitely be back.

Actually ı would want to give 5 star! But 3 things made me down ! First thing who try to give us bed place after 1 hour wait! (The blonde lady with pony tail) she took us after we said that we want something nicer place! Second thing is; creme brûlée one of my favorite dessert! The top crispy part most enjoyable part. And it must me warm when it arrive! But unfortunately no it wasn't . Third thing: we finished the brulee but there is no coffeee. We canceled it and I was upset having dessert without coffee:( Rest of the food and view was really good! I think we have to come weekdays not weekends! By the way we had couple of drinks while we wait for our place! Anyway we will come again weekdays!:)

NADIA 5 STARS. Please ask for her when you come here. Nadia alone made our experience from a 3 to 4 star. She was amazing, had a great personality and was honest when It came to food options. My wife and I decided to just get drinks and fries since we couldn't decided on what to order. My drink the fortuna was light and very gingery drink The fries were nice and crispy but I enjoyed all the sauces you can tell It was homemade. The crème brûlée was more fruity than vanilla but It had a yogurt consistency Once again thank you Nadia for such an amazing experience

The staff and the views make this place so great. I went on a very busy Friday lunch and they seated me on the rooftop with "no guarantee of full shade," but the staff made all the umbrellas work so that everyone was comfortable and shaded. The food was pretty good. I had the citrus and goat cheese platter and a half dozen oysters. All good options. For a day trip to Annapolis, definitely add this to your itinerary.

Visited for a chill birthday dinner and here's my review: The service was excellent-considering how busy they were. We were running behind due to traffic and they kindly pushed back our reservation time (with no issue) because we were celebrating. Our waitress was a joy; she was very knowledgeable about the menu and was very excited to celebrate my birthday. The food came out in a reasonable time but there were some items that required a longer wait. The restaurant itself is in a prime location, it's right on the water so the views are beautiful. It has plenty of SHADED outdoor seating and a very nice rooftop. We sat inside where the music was a vibe but it was a bit loud and hard to hear my partner at times. Tuna Tartare 9/10 - So delicious just a little tricky to eat. I recommend flipping it on its side and eating from the bottom layer to the top layer. Shrimp Ceviche 8/10 (according to my partner) - Fresh, good portion, good flavor; the mango was a nice touch. One or two more taro chips would have been nice. Chilean Sea Bass 9/10 - Excellent flavor and portion. I can't remember what sauce it was served with but it was delicious; it complemented the natural buttery/fatty taste of sea bass (iykyk). Side Salad 0/10 - I was genuinely shocked because it was a simple salad. What made it bad was the fact that it was drowned in olive oil and it was clear the vegetable toppings were cut for aesthetic and not meant to be eaten. Sweet Corn Pudding 7.5/10 - It was really good but very confusing. It's made with jalapeños (completely unexpected) but it contrasts with the sweetness in a pleasant way. Texture-wise it has a slight grit which isn't bad, just feels like a mix between a porridge and pudding. I honestly liked it but I couldn't see how it paired with anything on the menu. I do recommend trying it though! Double Crab Cake Platter 8/10 (according to my partner) - Good size, not a lot of filler, but the chili remoulade was not it. Fries were also pretty good. Birthday Dessert - I was absolutely living for the sea salt ice cream!!!!! This needs to be engraved in the menu so people know to try it. The skillet cookie was also pretty good - the dark chocolate chips were a surprise, luckily I like dark chocolate.

For being a very nice restaurant in a very nice restaurant group, Choptank could step up its service. Each time I've had a reservation including last night, you still have to wait several minutes for a table. Once seated, our waitress was very kind but we ran out of water several times and were given our food with no utensils. All of our food was great and the upstairs atmosphere is significantly better than the downstairs (in my opinion) but the service could definitely be improved! We ordered * Beef carpaccio * White wine & herb mussels * Steamer platter * Whole fried chu

Very large portions, nice menu and friendly staff - what more can you ask for from a Chain Restaurant. The crab platter was very good with more giant crabmeat than filling and more than enough French fries for the 4 of us. The Oysters Rockefeller were 6 very good and again large portions. The Seafood Gumbo was good to very good but the Goat Cheese Spread entree was good except for the bread which was hard as a rock ! I'd still visit this location as well as any of the 3 (?) others.

Marina bar and restaurant meets sports bar, and does it well! The Prime Beef Carpaccio and Oysters Rockefeller are very good. Service also was very good. The Maine Lobster Cocktail was okay, there was nothing special. There is a full, and lengthy bar, with TVs, a covered patio and rooftop. The wine list is diverse and well curated.

Aesthetic wise the place looks great! I love the flowers in the front, the windows, and the decor. We went on a game day so the place was pretty busy. We were originally told it would be a 45 minute wait, but we only had about a 20-30 minute wait. We asked to be seated outdoors and were told we couldn't sit at the table we wanted although the table remained empty when we ate. The food came out super quick. We all enjoyed our food. Oysters are not a dollar despite whats posted on the wall. The only real problem was the bees. Completely ruined our dining experience, if only we could have been seated anywhere else.

My friend raved about this place and brought me here after we reunited after 40+ years. It's a very nice place and they have upper deck seating overlooking the water. Unfortunately it was windy and cold. So we chose to sit near the window with a water view. I started with a Four Roses Small Batch bourbon. I was looking forward to good seafood. I narrowed my choices down to a Maine Lobster Roll! It came with either fries or salad. I chose Caesar salad. I should've gotten fries. The Caesar salad came out first. It was good. Then came out the Lobster Roll. It was not what I expected for $38.00. It was small and I could barely see lobster. It should've been overflowing the bun. The top bun was hard as if stale. The bottom bun was fairly soft. It was barely grilled on both sides. After I took my first bite, I noticed the inside of the bun was not buttered or grilled. I took out the lobster meat and sure enough, just plain bun. One of the floor managers asked how everything was and I expressed my disappointment. I told him it was the worse executed Lobster Roll I ever had. He offered to take it off the bill , but I said it's Ok. He then offered me drinks or anything to make it right. But again I said it's OK. I didn't want to embarrass my friend any further. He said he been here on a couple occasions before and enjoyed the food. He had no complaints about his food today. He had Fish & Chips. He also ordered crab dip which was pretty good. I hope the manager went back to straighten out whoever prepared my Lobster Roll. Unfortunately I left the restaurant hungry. I would try this place again given the chance. Im from Arizona and I'm house sitting in Fredericksburg. I been here 5 1/2 weeks. I have a week and a half to go. So we'll see!

This is an iconic place to have lunch with a view in Annapolis. It's one of the few waterfront restaurants located walking distance to Main St and its many shops, bars, coffee spots, etc. Service is great. Food is hit or miss. I think they have good crab cakes, but the Md crab soup and cream of crab soup were both too salty. My friend and I ordered one of each and we both agreed. I would guess their burger is probably great. We were at a catered function there recently and guests were raving about the meatballs. 100 percent recommend this place for happy hour drinks and nibbles. Not convinced the entrees are worth the price. Nonetheless I'd go back.

We visited on a Saturday night in August around 9PM. Despite the place being packed, we had reservations and were seated promptly. Every dish we ordered was exceptional which included tuna, steak, and dessert. The service was also impressive as our server was quick, punctual, and attentive. Our view was great overlooking the water. Overall, it was a fantastic dining experience with great food and efficient service. Highly recommend!

The food, service, and atmosphere were all incredible! My wife and I came here on a weekend trip to celebrate her birthday. We wanted to eat at a place that offered great food and service but wasn't so fancy that we would feel uncomfortable in shorts and casual clothes. The Choptank was beyond what we could have expected or hoped for! We both walked away saying it was one of the best birthday meals we've ever had! Brandon, our server, was incredibly attentive, professional, and nice. He made the birthday dinner all the more special. Also, we made reservations on OpenTable and put down that we were there for her birthday. They acknowledged this upon check in and at the end of the meal, we receive a complimentary cast iron pan cookie with ice cream that was out of this world!

We decided to extend our DC weekend getaway with a day trip to Annapolis. Staying at the Annapolis Waterfront Hotel, we were able to walk a very short distance to this restaurant (and when in Annapolis, seafood is a must). We arrived around 6p on a Sunday night, and there were many open tables (we did not have a reservation, and online it said there were no available reservation slots). For as many empty tables as there seemed, there was also a noticeable amount of staff around. We were seated upstairs. I was initially very impressed by the restaurant itself -- very trendy, spacious, and has great harbor views. I can infer that this is definitely the place to be in the summertime. To start, we ordered cocktails and crab dip. The cocktails were decent, nothing outstanding, same with the crab dip...have had better in Annapolis and elsewhere. Also, for a party of 2, the $25 crab dip appetizer is a lot of food (large dip, bread, carrots and celery). I don't think we even made a dent in half of it, which is unfortunate for the price and for those of us who don't like to waste food. For dinner, we ordered a lobster roll, Caesar salad, and the mac and cheese. Again, large portions. Lobster roll was good, not amazing. Salad was delicious. Mac and cheese OK, probably not worth the $15 and again, we just felt like the portions were so large we didn't really need this additional side. We had a very kind and attentive server--I believe his name was Alfred. They had some fire pits outside that weren't on, however, we would have probably opted to hang around and order drinks post-dinner if they were. Overall, like I said--I have a feeling that in the spring/summer, eating al fresco on the patio overlooking the harbor is amazing. On a dreary Sunday night post daylight savings is a different story. Next time we will consider maybe sitting for a happy hour drink on the patio and not ordering so much food :) Ambiance great, food OK for the price.

Great place for happy hour! The deals were very affordable and nice size portions. I wish my remembered my server's name, she was amazing! Very attentive, social and quick. My boyfriend and I ordered the crab balls I believe and we were not a fans of them. They tasted a little cold and lacked flavor. Our server was very nice to take them off for us and even go the extra mile to ask the kitchen about them to make sure nothing was wrong on their end. We were just going to not eat them and still pay because we felt bad but she was very nice for that. Great customer service. I got the salmon teriyaki bowl and it was so much food that I had leftovers. Definitely want to come back and try their cocktails and dinner options.

I visited the Choptank last Monday evening with a reservation around 7:15 pm. It is a beautiful location right on the water with two floors both indoor and outdoor seating. Even though we had a reservation at 7:15pm we were not sat until about 7:45. The host told us our table upstairs on the patio was being cleaned off but it took 30 mins to do so and when we arrived at our table the floor was not bussed it was French fries everywhere. It took about 45 mins for any of the waitstaff including the server to clean it up. When the manager walked past to check on us thank God she did so. Our server was Dillian. I am not sure if they triple sat him when we got sat, it was his first week, or a lot going on but Service was sub par. It did get better as the night was ending with less tables but the steps of service def needed some work. Besides the service, thank God the food & vibes were great! I will be back because all the food came out hot, the presentation was good, and the seafood was fresh. The bad night finally was turning around. We ordered 1.5 dozen of raw oysters. We really loved the Prickly Point out of the selection we had. We also tried the crab & chili crusted oysters which were excellent. For our entrees, I got the seafood cioppino that I saw everyone raving about on yelp, my date got the blackened branzino with lemon butter paired with the mushrooms. When I say everything was sooooo delicious & that was prob the best branzino I ever had! Those mushrooms were divine and seasoned to perfection. I really enjoyed everything and highly recommend everything we ordered. Since it was my birthday, I asked for the passion fruit creme brûlée to finish this great evening. It was definitely a hit as well, tart with a hint of sweetness. I can't forget our cocktails. During the 30 min wait in the beginning I ordered the Fortuna at the bar. It was very refreshing. For the rest of the evening, my date & I enjoyed a few aperol spritz! The views from the upper deck, the nice sunset, breeze, and excellent food makes this place worth coming back too. If the service was better, I'm sure the yelp rating would be 5 stars.

Beautiful atmosphere because it's right on the water and has a really nice rooftop as well with a full bar. I came here for dinner and it was just ok. The food was very overpriced and not that great. However, I would definitely come back here for the drinks and sit on the rooftop !

Our meal at the Choptank was lovely and the service was great. Our waitress was prompt but we never felt rushed. They had all our Maryland favorites with a few additional items of interest. The creamy crab soup was outstanding.

My girlfriends recently moved to Annapolis and were raving about Choptank. They wanted me to try it as I'm a fellow foodie as they are. They've frequented the restaurant over the course of a couple months so I was definitely excited to visit. Waitress was attentive, restaurant was clean and busy. I will preface this by saying that I'm not sure if they were having an off day in the kitchen, if it was too busy or something else but it reflected in the food. Now onto the food, they ordered for the table. Fried calamari Steamed mussels Choptank wings Side Caesar salad Side of fries Blackened Mahi mahi Tenders and fries for toddler And I ordered a fortuna cocktail. First go round, calamari came out warm- 3/4 of the basket were peppers with less than a handful of calamari Mussels were ok. Old bay honey wings were rubbery and warm Side Caesar over drenched with dressing- my gfs specifically asked for light dressing as they said it comes with a lot of dressing. Fries warm and soggy Blackened mahi was good Tenders were hot and fries were cold- my toddler ate the tenders with no complaints. We spoke to one of the managers and she was able to send back the wings, calamari, fries and side salad to get redone and they came back out better the next time. (All items that were supposed to be hot first go round was hot this time) By the time the food came out for the second time I gave up and ordered a burger with a side salad. I had to ask for the dressing which was tarragon vinaigrette and it tasted completely sour which I then asked for ranch and the ranch was extremely salty. I ate half the burger and I was completely over the experience because I had high hopes but again it could've been an off day. The fortuna cocktail just tasted like margarita heavy on the tequila. Didn't taste any passionfruit, strawberry or vanilla. This experience left me disappointed and the food was very underwhelming.

I have been here several times now. The decor is upscale nautical. The service is great. the bartenders know how to make a mixed drink. I had a long island ice tea, followed by Pappy Van Winkle, 10Y. I sampled a few appetizers: shrimp, calamari, steamed clams, and oysters rockerfella. All of the seafood was fresh. the shrimp were plump, and the oysters were seasoned well. The seafood gumbo was filling, but if you have had it down south, it is better.

View is amazing. Food lacks presentation but delish. Our server was a sweetheart. We will be back to try other items on the menu. Hopefully in the upper deck next time.

We visited for the atmosphere, hoping to enjoy the nice breeze outside and some seafood. We ordered half a dozen XL blue crabs for $60, boiled seafood for $40, drinks, and an appetizer to share. Unfortunately, the food was quite disappointing. Despite the high price, the blue crabs had very little meat--mostly shell and far from satisfying. The boiled seafood was okay at first, but when I got to the small blue crab, it was clearly not fresh. The meat was slimy and had a strong, off-putting smell. Honestly, I expected more from a restaurant of this caliber. The service was just okay; we weren't checked on much throughout the meal.

Amazing happy hour specials You will not regret any of the food items! Service is wonderful Will be back

Loving this view of Annapolis. If you love live music, good food, and drinking, this place is for you. Hey also allow you to swap sides out instead of up charging you for them. The service has been amazing each time we have gone. I would highly recommend a reservation if you want to come here. The inside is amazing but they also have views outside and live music on the weekend. I can't wait to visit again.

I came across this restaurant via instagram. I dined here for my birthday lunch with one guest. There was no wait time, we went on a weekday around 2-3pm. From the first interaction with the host then our waitress Kate, and the manager, everyone was friendly, had great hospitality, and welcoming for our first time. I loved the different sitting areas that is available; covered patio, uncover patio, inside and rooftop, bar. The restaurant was clean, the music wasn't too loud and the guests were all well mannered. The food was DELICIOUS! Our waitress Kate was phenomenal, she was very knowledgeable about the menu and gave great suggestions, and answered any questions we had. The branzino was flaky, flavorful, with a nice crisp on the scales. The brussel sprouts were crispy and had honey Sriracha sauce was a sweet flavor. The crab cake with the remoulade was probably top 3 crab cakes i've had in the annapolis area, full of lump crab meat with flavors that compliment. The crab dip was cheesy and full of lump crab meet, it paired well with the baguette. Lastly the crab and chilli oysters were fulfilling, not spicy, and a great start for anyone who never had oysters and want to try them. also, I received a complimentary chocolate chip cookie/ice cream for my birthday ( I didn't ask but that's how attentive and caring the staff is) was moist, warm, sweet, and so damn good! All food was 5/5. I would definitely recommend anyone to come and I will be back.

Phenomenal food, atmosphere, and service. We decided on this place based on location. It is great-we had a table opened to the port. Started with crab dip- quite good, large, and we enjoyed it. I had to also try the crab soup-amazing, this was the non cream version. I so enjoyed it. Then I had a crab cake. It is big. And all crab!! So flavorful and fresh. Keep in mind it is big. Buddy had fish and chips and he loved it all. Service was perfect especially as we asked server to space courses out and she did. She was friendly and just the right amount of attentive (can't remember her name-but she was born in Houston so it was nice chatting with her). Yes, it's a bit pricey. But it is worth it.

Waited for 25 minutes with a restaurant at 1/4 capacity before Brandon our waiter showed up! Not happy, he wanted to talk instead of listening. He punched steamed mussels into his hand held computer instead of steamed clams - he then ran into the kitchen to get the order corrected. Must have taken him a week to return and take the rest of our order! We shall see how the order turns out??? Hopeful...

I have mixed reviews about this place. While the location is prime real estate on the water downtown Annapolis... the food is good, but not amazing for the price point. Best dishes I've had are the wedge salad and cream of crab soup. The burger is worthwhile, I hear, though. Their bar situation is a little funky because although the downstairs and rooftop bars look like you'd be able to treat them like a normal bar and walk up to order, the barstools with seated patrons don't really allow for that. Plus, if you're seated at a table in the bar area for full meal service, you're surrounded by busy foot traffic and others trying to order at the bar. So be warned of that. It is a loud, lively, happening bar and restaurant - not the place to go to for an intimate fine dining experience. Don't make that mistake like I saw a large family do this weekend. Another feedback point I'd like to share is the bathroom situation. It seems there aren't enough bathrooms for such a large restaurant. There are a few unisex individual bathrooms upstairs and downstairs but there's always a long line when it's busy, which is most of the time. All of this to say, I feel like The Choptank is still figuring things out although they've been in business for over 2 years now, so they should be in a more mature place IMO as a customer. Great views and concept, though. Hope they can address these areas for improvement.

I went to Choptank for breakfast with 3 others. We had great service and the food was very good. Alfred was on his game. A good time was had by all. Definitely will be back!

I took my Honey to Choptank for his well deserved birthday dinner. We started the evening with a glass of delicious Pinot Grigio & Cabernet while briefly waiting for our table. We were escorted to our outdoor table on the second floor by the sweet hostess! When we arrived to our table, we both were impressed with the view of the water & the sexy atmosphere. We began our dinner with cucumber gin gimlets & we ordered oysters and calamari. Both were fresh and the calamari was flash fried to perfection. Next, the birthday boy ordered blackened rockfish and crispy brussels sprouts. He rated them 10 out of 10. I thoroughly enjoyed my flavorful cioppino. I did add red crushed peppers since I like spicy foods. The toasted baguette bread was well seasoned and a delicious treat to use in order to sop up the flavorful broth! Lastly, the birthday boy was treated by our server to a strawberry shortcake for his birthday. Since we are cheesecake connoisseurs, we could tell that it was homemade! We enjoyed our experience so much that we are returning soon for a "Just Because" date.

10/10 experience at The Choptank. The place is immaculate and has great vibes. The hour plus wait was well worth it. The staff was very friendly and our orders came out perfect. The crab dip and the lobster roll were out of this world. Probably the best lobster roll I've ever had and it wasn't crazy expensive. Do yourself favor and stop in if you're in the area!

Over priced wine list, poor service, hot food that came out room temperature equals poor experience. Stop in and have a drink at the bar but eat elsewhere.

Always a great service and food at the choptank in Annapolis (the Baltimore location is great too). I always start off with an orange crush. They have the crushed up ice that keeps the drink cool until the last sip! The drink itself is refreshing and one of the best in Annapolis! This time we went to the bar just for a quick appetizer. We got the chilled and hot peel and eat shrimp. Both were delicious! The size of the shrimp are huge! My favorite is the hot peel and eat shrimp with their butter and the seasoning. The service her is also top notch. They are accommodating, friendly, and attentive. A must stop

Finally made it to this super cool vibed spot in downtown Annapolis on a perfect weather day! The reservations were tough to come by but my friend came through with the reservation on the strength of knowing folks lol We were greeted by Tanner as we parked the car and he was soooooo welcoming and gave several menu suggestions that were awesome! We were seated on the top level right by the water. Amazing views and great for people watching! We ordered the crabcake and fried chicken (that wasn't MY order lol) The crabcake was tasty with lump crabmeat and the fries were yummy! Crème brûlée for dessert topped a lovely Saturday afternoon in Annapolis! This place is such a vibe and Tanner was so super cool! We loved him! Great experience!

I heard wonderful things about Choptank and they met my expectations. I was able to secure reservations on a Saturday for 8. Reservations over 6 require you to call and speak with the hostess. We arrived and were quickly seated upstairs, outside with a lovely view over the water. Perfect setting, I couldn't have asked for more. Our waitress was really nice and thoroughly reviewed the menu with us. We ordered our food and patiently waited. We could see lightning and asked to move indoors. They were happy to accommodate. 5 star service really. We ordered our food and everything was good, not great. I personally ordered the Fried Calamari, Lobster Roll, Caesar Salad, and the loaded Crab Fries. The Calamari was good but I could have done without the peppers. I wanted more calamari. The salad was ok. The Lobster roll however was DELICIOUS!! Very well dressed and seasoned. A really good amount of Lobster for the price. The Loaded Crab fries left a lot to be desired. I am not really sure what they are going for with this item but it is lacking a lot. All in all, I am a fan of Choptank and I'll definitely return. Great service usually wins out for me. Add in the lovely atmosphere and its a win for me.

I cannot believe this restaurant only has a 3.7 ranking. Our experience was a 5 star. The location and beautiful setting would be very difficult to beat. The restaurant itself and the outdoor seating is stunning. Now lets talk about the service. Our waiter was very attentive gave excellent food recommendations and was constantly making sure our drinks were full. As for the food, I have never had better crab dip and the meatball was so flavorful. I got the chicken gumbo, it was the best I have had and the wife got the mahi mahi sandwich and she crushed it. I had to beg her for a bite. It really set the tone for a fantastic weekend - Go Navy.

Food-was a 6 out of 10. The Brussels sprouts was very delicious. They reminded me of Longhorn's brussels sprouts. Their french fries were OK. You had to season them with salt. The shrimp pasta was bland and to me was not very tasty for the price. However, their crab soup was soooo darn good. I should've got the bowl instead of the cup. the piña colada drink was delicious also. Service- we made a reservation at 7:15 and we weren't seated too much later. So I'm not understanding why you need to make a reservation just to be still standing for a period of time. The ambience- was nice but very loud. We had a window seat. The waitress can barely hear us give our order. But she was very kind. Would I go again? Yes just for the crab soup and the alcohol beverage.

First time at The Choptank in Annapolis. We had a large party. Parking Parking was horrible and the website that you use to pay the meter was super slow and took forever to process my payment. Ambiance The view was breathtaking, we all sat outside by the water and it was just peaceful being by the water. Food The food was super overpriced and we all weren't big fans of it. The food was just ok but not something I feel the need to return back to visit. Service From making the reservation for the large party it was great, when we arrived we were seated at our requested location outside. For our large party, we only had one server and it seemed as though he was struggling with refilling drinks, obtaining missing items, etc. He also was responsible for the other parties outside as well. They definitely needed two people.

Hubs seems dead set on making the most of these last days of summer. That said, we boated to the Annapolis Harbor and had lunch at Choptank restaurant. Located right at the dock marina, it a perfect location to drop off the boat and then take a stroll down main street. Lovely, open area restaurant on two floors with balcony dining on both floors. Nice..... we arrived at opening time (11am). Greeted by an attentive staff who seated us upstairs overlooking the boats at the dock inlets. Gorgeous views as we orders our food with a really nice waitress. First up, cream of crab soup and mid day margaritas! Soup was thick, creamy with nice chunks of crab. A little salty, but still delicious.... Margarita was good, nice pour... not weak... Awesome! Both items drained and completed by the time the entrees arrived... Cobb salad and the black angus burger. Both beautifully presented. Nice, full plates of food to prepare us for the Main Street walking excursion. Fresh vegetables on the salad. Lightly dressed. Really good!!! Hubs said the Angus burger was "salty but delicious". Double decker with lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles and provolone. Yum! We dwelled a while after our meal to watch a few more boats and take in the beautiful, partially sunny weather in a fabulous place. The Hubs is on a roll! Keep the experiences coming honey!!!!

BLUF: Upscale atmosphere, waterfront setting, attentive staff, menu is predominantly seafood with beef and chicken alternatives. Above average drink selection. Great choice for date night, meeting friends, family, or business associates. Prices are near the top of the market and fair for quality, location, and service. A celebratory lunch began with an Old Fashioned followed by 1 pound of steamed peel and eat shrimp to share. Both of us ordered the crab cake platter for the entrée. The shrimp were large, well-seasoned with old bay, and perfectly steamed. Vein was clear on most. Crab cakes were meaty and seasoned to compliment the crab not to overpower it. The fries were crispy and hot on arrival. The plate was perfect, compliments to the kitchen. I've dined here on other occasions and enjoyed both the wedge salad with steak and the Caesar salad with shrimp.

Best crab cakes hands down! And great variety of oysters. Very attentive servers and vibrant bar scene make these a great place for an evening of drinks or dinner.

I gave The Choptank 3 stars for the location and customer service. The host, manager and waitress were all great. They were attentive, thoughtful and warm. Its located right on the water so if you sit outside you get a good view of the boats. They are a little noisy, but you will get used to it. The drinks and food were very average. Nothing too special. The crab cakes and crab cake sandwich were both average. The best part is the lump crab meat in the crab cakes. They weren't seasoned the best but the large lumps of meat were a plus. The Crab & Chili Crusted Oysters were okay as well. I couldn't taste the crab because the chili is the most prominent. The Margarita and Paloma were far from the best I've had. I wouldn't order mixed drinks from here, they just aren't worth the price. I would go back if someone chose this restaurant but I personally wouldn't choose to visit again. It was an experience and I loved being next to the water but there are other places in the area to try.

Overall Experience, 3.5/5: Nice rooftop restaurant right by the water in Annapolis, great place for a friend's gathering. But s bit loud in my opinion, but if you need a place to watch a game this is definitely the spot! Food/Drink, 3/5: We got the Jolly Roger (mock-tail), calamari, Branzino (fish), and fried chicken. The mock-tail was one of the best I've gotten, the taste was very refreshing. The Branzino was cooked so well! I'd definitely recommend getting it broiled and the lemon butter *chef's kiss*. The fried chicken was a lot even though we only got half. It was cooked really well and season well too! The Crabs fries were okay, too oily and it was more cheese than crab. Pricing, 3.5/5: Not badly priced for a seafood place and the location. Service, 3.5/5: It was busy, but our server was pretty helpful. The only thing was the food did take a while and it felt like our server was never coming back. We had to wait a while for the check. Aesthetic/Atmosphere, 3/5: It's a nice restaurant, but regardless off where you get seated it is very loud... I wouldn't suggest this for a date night, but a place to hangout with friends maybe?

Definitely not the best restaurant I have ever been to. I do have to admit though there was some highlights, but they were few and far between. The service was very slow but extremely friendly. Our server was the nicest guy but nothing he did was fast. The food took forever to come out, even something as simple as a cup of soup took close to 30 mins. The food for the most part is ok. Everything except the tuna tartare was average at best. The tuna tartare was amazing, easily some of the best I have had. Everything off the raw bar was extremely good as well, tasted very fresh. Great looking restaurant on the inside with very nice water views. Would I go again..... no. Would I recommend going, I'm divided on that question since there was some highlights.

Food was incredible. We had calamari, carpaccio, and crab cakes. Service was excellent. We were celebrating getting married at the courthouse and were brought complimentary champagne and a dessert. Perfect place for our celebration.