The 17 best waterfront bars in Maryland

[vraiblonde]

Ruddy Duck on SGI made the list!

The 17 Best Waterfront Bars in Maryland

Drinking on the water > drinking anywhere else.

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Ruddy Duck Seafood & Alehouse
Piney Point
In Southern Maryland, there is a tiny strip of land between the Potomac and St. Mary’s Rivers known as St. George Island. There’s not much to speak of on the island -- just a bridge over from Piney Point’s lighthouse -- except for private homes and lots and lots of boats. But there is Ruddy Duck, a restaurant and brewery, with amazing views of the river. There is a long pier and a deck, but the water views are visible anywhere inside the restaurant, too. Be sure to try one of Ruddy Duck’s house-made beers, like the hazelnut porter or Rud Light, an American ale brewed with honey. All the food is fresh and delicious, but standouts include the duck-a-dilla (BBQ duck quesadilla), beer brats, and famed crab cakes served with pineapple coleslaw. More important than anything (even the view) though, the appeal of Ruddy Duck is that it has the friendliest servers and bartenders around.

 

[BernieP]

actually I prefer Carrol's Creek. I don't think Ruddy at Piney Point has the beer selection they do in the original store (Solomons).
The outside deck is not to bad, but the interior isn't much improved over the old Evans. Kind of a low end image with higher prices.
The food at Carrol's Creek is very good. Really nice menu.

Carrol’s Creek Cafe
Annapolis
Downtown Annapolis is great and all, but we really love the city’s more laid-back peninsula of Eastport. And for some of Eastport’s best dining (and views!), head to Carrol’s Creek Cafe, so named for a misspelling on a map of Spa Creek from 1781. Sit out on the elevated deck with a view of the State House and Naval Academy and dine on upscale seafood dishes like lobster and black truffle pot pie, herb-encrusted rockfish, and seared scallops with tasso ham risotto. Carrol’s also has a delicious Sunday brunch with crab Benedict and a standout craft beer program.

 

[luvmygdaughters]

I like the Redeye Frog in OC also. Fun place and the food (apps & standard bar fare) pretty good.

 

[vraiblonde]

If you're going to travel far for a waterfront drink, might as well go all the way to Panama City Beach and hit up Sharky's.

My personal favorite on that list is Honi Honi. I have whiled away many an afternoon on their lakefront patio.

 

[NextJen]

Dockside 65 in Port Tobacco is pretty kicka$$

 

[vraiblonde]

Dockside 65 in Port Tobacco is pretty kicka$$

Ooh, Gilligans on Pope's Creek! That's a great waterfront bar.