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Cantler's Riverside Inn


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4 of 5 stars 61 ratings
61 ratings
5.0 of 5 stars
15
4.0 of 5 stars
25
3.0 of 5 stars
12
2.0 of 5 stars
6
1.0 of 5 stars
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#17 of 114 restaurants in Annapolis
  • Cuisines: American, Seafood
  • Average price*: £ 12 ($ 20)
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2 of 5 stars
Alexandria, Virginia
13 Jun 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

Have been going to Cantler's for years. Arrived at 4 PM on a Saturday, they were already maxed out. Four different teenage girls working as "hostesses" - I observed them taking money and giving out tables ahead of anybody on the list. I asked one of the girls about it and she said - 20 bucks and they all split... more

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3 of 5 stars
Annapolis, MD
11 Jun 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

Always crowded, food is so-so and the crabs could be better. more

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3 of 5 stars
Annapolis
27 May 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

Whoever feels that this place serves the best steamed crabs obviously doesn't get out much. On two visits, February 2009 and this past week, the crabs have been dry with very little seasoning. It is a shame to pay almost double at Cantler's when you could get outstanding crabs from most seafood markets in the area. If this was once... more

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4 of 5 stars
Washington DC
23 May 2009
0/1 found this review helpful

This place is off the beaten path, but well worth it. We went on a Saturday afternoon it was still quite busy. Its right on the water and the outside deck is great. The crabs, while a little expensive, were phenomenal. We got the X-large ($75/dozen) because the jumbos/supers were out, but they were the size of the any place's... more

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3 of 5 stars
Fort Lauderdale
2 May 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

I have been to Cantler’s many times, but this recent trip will be my last. This restaurant has just about everything going for it – nice view, interesting location and a menu of just what you would want for this kind of MD seafood restaurant. The only problem the food is just not up to what it could be and... more

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3 of 5 stars
Annapolis, MD
28 Feb 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

Visited this place tonight and had a decent experience. Crab cakes were average at best, cream of crab soup was fair (mayonaisse-like consistency was odd), but the service was great and the view superb. We had a piece of salmon that could have been cooked about 20 minutes less, too. Wasn't bad, just very dry. At $24 a plate for... more

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5 of 5 stars
Edgewater, MD
5 Feb 2009

Great Crabs but they can get Pricy more

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5 of 5 stars
Arlington, MA
2 Dec 2008

Most delicious blue crabs! They are very fresh and have an area where you can see them coming off the boats by the water. There is a large outdoor seating area, which is the only place I've eaten. Its group seating and can get a little messy, but they are prepared with plenty of wipes and napkins. And if you... more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
26 Oct 2008

great crabs and on the water more

27 Aug 2008

Best place to eat hardshell crabs located on the water. more

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Cantler's Riverside Inn Address

458 Forest Beach Road, Annapolis, MD 21401
Tel: 410-757-1311
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.