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Maryland is known for a variety of things, including restaurants that serve Maryland blue crabs and freshly caught seafood. These restaurants can be found in many towns and cities throughout the state. Some of the best seafood restaurants are located in the capital, Annapolis, and in the largest city, Baltimore. - Obrycki's Crab House and Seafood Restaurant is located in Baltimore, a few blocks away from Fells Point. Though the restaurant offers an extensive menu, the backfin crab cakes are a favorite of the locals. However, to experience Obrycki's at its finest, go during the summer months when you can order whole, steamed Maryland blue crabs. Tables are lined with paper, and guests are given a bucket for the shells. A server provides a mallet and knife, and teaches novice crab eaters how to crack open a crab and remove the meat. Crabs are priced by the dozen, and you can order as many (or as few) as you like. Have a few as an appetizer, or order a few dozen and make a meal out of them.
Obrycki's Crab House and Seafood Restaurant
1727 East Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21231
410-732-6399
obryckis.com - Phillips Seafood Restaurant is located in the Light Street Pavilion in Baltimore's Inner Harbor neighborhood. It serves lunch and dinner, and a substantial portion of the customers are tourists. Like Obyrcki's, Phillips has an extensive seafood menu. However, Phillips specializes in Chesapeake crab cakes, lobster cakes and clam bakes. Steak, chicken and pasta dishes are available for those not in the mood for seafood. Many tables at Phillips have panoramic views of the harbor. If you'd like to sit at one of these tables, be sure to make a reservation in advance. If you don't mind sitting away from the windows, reservations aren't needed.
Phillips Seafood Restaurant
301 Light Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-685-6600
phillipsseafood.com - Cantler's Riverside Inn is located on the Mill Creek waterfront in Annapolis, Maryland's capital. Cantler's has served fresh seafood for more than 30 years. The restaurant specializes in steamed Maryland blue crabs and crab cakes. Cantler's is open for lunch and dinner seven days a week, and has received rave reviews in Chesapeake Bay (Best Restaurant for Crab Cakes), Maryland Hospitality (Hospitality Hall of Honor recipient), and Coastal Living (2009 Best Seafood Dive award winner) magazines. In addition to the restaurant, Cantler's offers catering packages for parties of 10 or more people.
Cantler's Riverside Inn
458 Forest Beach Road
Annapolis, MD 21409
410-757-1311
cantlers.com
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