With both coastal and river access, Maryland’s geography lends itself to being a huge hub for fresh seafood. In fact, there is a riverfront restaurant in Annapolis, Maryland, that has been delighting customers for years with scrumptious crab in an old-school environment. Cantler’s Riverside Inn has become the best place for crabs in Annapolis, Maryland. This place is known as a Chesapeake tradition where the watermen gather!

If you’re looking for an old-school seafood spot that lets you do all the work to get the delicious crab meat out, then Cantler’s Riverside Inn is your place.
Google review Atilla Lipscey
This old-fashioned food joint has some of the best crabs in Maryland, served in trays family-style.
Tripadvisor Sooz0705
First, you’ll want to choose your weapon. These crabs come ready for cracking, complete with all the tools to make it easy.
Tripadvisor IsabelTPE
These are locally-caught Maryland Blue Crabs, coming to Cantler’s live - which means you know these are going to be fresh.
Tripadvisor ropate01

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The blue crabs are priced daily by the dozen, but you can order by the half dozen or by the crab. Steamed and seasoned with J.O. spice, be prepared to get a little messy at your table.
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Perhaps the best part of visiting Cantler’s Riverside is sitting outside on the patio and enjoying the breeze right off the river.
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Of course, plenty of other food items are on the menu worth checking out. The shellfish, combo platters, steamers, and fresh fish are just as deliciously fresh as the crab.
Google reviews Ryan Frost
But, it’s really the fresh crab that reigns supreme here.
Tripadvisor breeze
Come enjoy a crab feast in Annapolis, Maryland, at this waterfront restaurant and iconic local crab house.
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Have you ever dined at Cantler’s Riverside Inn before? Do you think it’s one of the best places for crabs in Annapolis, Maryland? We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments section. You can also learn more about this crab house by visiting the Cantler’s Riverside Inn website or Cantler’s Riverside Inn Facebook Page.

You can also keep exploring the area after you dine at Cantler’s by visiting the oldest bar in Maryland, Middleton Tavern!

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Cantler's Riverside Inn, 458 Forest Beach Rd, Annapolis, MD 21409, USA