The Choptank - Annapolis

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   Jim

   Baltimore

   3 reviews

   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   I'll start with the good - sat us right away albeit we had an early (5pm) reservation, friendly wait staff - engaging but didn't linger too long, food came out quickly, and gorgeous views. Atmosphere was fairly low key for a cold Saturday following the holidays but steadily increased as the evening progressed. Food was average at best - we got the small cold seafood tower to start cesar salad, blackened scallops, and steamer clams. Tower was ok - shrimp, crab, and lobster all great, oysters were small but tasty, and calms were ok. There were also shelled muscles that were marinaded and served in a sauce dish which looked unappealing but tasted ok. Cesar salad was warm with mostly romaine lettuce and a forgettable dressing - less than appetizing. Scallops were blackened but not seared so tasted more salty than well seasoned. Steamer clams were solid with a broth my wife really enjoyed. They also brought us a cookie and ice cream dessert because it was the wife's birthday - no charge which was nice. The cookie was rock hard - tasted overcooked and reheated so I wouldn't order it going forward. Overall, if you're looking for a solid atmosphere, friendly staff, and great views - this is a great choice! If you're more about the dining experience, you'll probably want to look to other spots in the area that have better food.
   

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   Michael

   VIP

   Baltimore

   25 reviews

   3.0

   25 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Let’s start with the high points. Service was excellent, the location and view of downtown Annapolis at night was fantastic. On the negative side the crab cakes were subpar at best. They were not traditional Maryland Crab cakes. Born and raised in Maryland we know crab cakes. The filet for the price $62 for 8 ounces was very disappointing. Lacked taste and wasn’t cook close to requested temperature. Overall a disappointing meal for a $300 tab. Too many other high quality options in town.
   

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   Kailin

   VIP

   Washington DC

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Amazing crab cake sandwich and the eastern shore Cobb salad was perfection. Kate H., our server was also great!
   

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   Rick

   Atlantic City

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Food was very good. Service started out slow then got better. Waited awhile to get order taken and get coffee.
   

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   JC

   Baltimore

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Awesome as usual! The service is perfect & the crab cakes are to DIE for and the signature drinks - try the DEEP EDDY Grapefruit Crush 💃🏽
   

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   Debra

   San Francisco

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Everything about this place is spot on! The food was absolutely delicious, the service was superb and the drinks were made to perfection. You will never be disappointed at choptank! Shout out to Jamison for the excellent service!
   

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   Samantha

   VIP

   New York City

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Delicious food. Our server gave us excellent recommendations on the food. If you want your food on the lighter side, make sure you say so - they use lots of butter. It’s tasty but after a week of Christmas food I was looking for something lighter. Amazing Brussels sprouts. Can’t go wrong!
   

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   Tara

   Greater Boston

   6 reviews

   3.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on December 28, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   This was my second visit to the Choptank in Annapolis. The first was during the summer. I ordered the crab Ake platter both times and the crab cake was incredible each time. Unfortunately during the second visit, another at my table ordered the lobster Waldorf salad and found it so salty it was inedible. The manager took the salad off the bill and apologized, but for a seafood place, charging pretty high prices, with a pretty limited menu, the items on said menu should be the best quality. I would love to see some seafood options in the children’s menu as well, and maybe add a side to some of the a la carte options. My boys both got steamed shrimp from the adult menu but ended up eating my fries because their food did not come with any sides. After taxes each 1/2 pound of steamed shrimp was over $20 per child and that was all they got. I’ll admit it’s a pet peeve of mine that children’s menus at specialty restaurants don’t typically include the types of food the establishments are known for on them. My boys love seafood, but the non option on their menus left them ordering from the adult menu at higher prices and not a lot of options for a full meal. Our server was friendly enough but wasn’t super present. We had to wait a long time for refills on water. Also, the calamari we ordered was more breaded and fried peppers than actual calamari. Overall I’d say this visit was mid range. The highs (the crab cake) were balanced by the lows (the salad, the kids menu, the calamari, and prices). It’s not a place I’d frequent but is good for a once in a while without my boys.
   

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   Greg

   Baltimore

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on December 28, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food and service was outstanding. It was noisy. Location and restaurant was very nice.
   

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    Diane

    VIP

    Washington DC

    70 reviews

    5.0

    70 reviews

    Dined on December 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Lovely lunch break sitting by the water at this great seafood spot. Service was great and waiter recommended a good Cobb salad with shrimp, fried oysters, crab meat and ham. Quite a selection of Eastern shore staples. The place has large windows so you get a view of the harbor and dock area, so it’s fun to watch the people and boats. It’s a winner!
    

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