Opened on “Ego Alley” along downtown Annapolis’ famous City Dock, The Choptank is a classic fish & crab house serving Maryland’s famous cuisine, highlighted by steamed hard-shell blue crabs. Enjoy a cocktail, crush or one of 20 draft beer selections while listening to live local musicians on our indoor stage. The Choptank’s spacious waterfront deck and rooftop features plenty of seating so you can watch the bustling neighborhood and docks that surround you.
Based on 634 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.0 stars. Price $$$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
110 Compromise St, Annapolis, MD 21401
Phone: (443) 808-1992
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Hours
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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11 AM–12 AM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 11 AM–12 AM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–12 AM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–12 AM |
| Friday | 11 AM–2 AM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–2 AM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–12 AM |
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Reviews
Sakina Spencer, MBA
Babes took me here for my birthday and we ate upstairs on the deck with views of the water and yachts passing. There was a nice breeze at sunset. The service was great and the food impressive. Order the crab cakes and the purple drink. The restaurant was accommodating to my disability. (The plate pictured is me separating my food so it doesn’t touch) We will be back
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Danielle Davis
This is the place to come for the views. We got there right as they were opening and we sat outside. Our server was friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. It is a small menu, so we just got appetizers. We got the medium seafood tower and drinks. The seafood was fresh and the drinks were delicious. The Rockfish ceviche was also good. I would visit again!
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Robert Cardoni
Can’t beat views of downtown Annapolis. Food was on good – crab cake was solid. Plenty of meat and very little filler. The eastern shore salad is overflowing with shore favorites.
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Brett Skipper
Stopped in on a hot summer day while walking around Annapolis. We were seated promptly, our server was friendly, informative, and kept our water glasses full. We ordered several appetizers. The Rockfish ceviche, and oysters were excellent. Most of us ordered a crab cake for lunch. We are picky about our crab cakes and all of us agreed they were the best crab cakes we had ever had! Minimal filling, HUGE chunks of crab, absolutely delicious! They are pricey at $32 but absolutely worth it!
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Rebecca Leser
Enjoyed a late night snack here with family recently. Cocktails were good and the shrimp ceviche was delicious. It was a little pricey, but I think you’re partly paying for the incredible rooftop view overlooking Ego Alley. Will definitely return for dinner.
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Saltwater Nomads
Let’s be honest, the Choptank’s main draw is definitely the amazing views. I swing by once in a while just to see if things have improved. The food is good, although it does come with a hefty price tag. The portion sizes are on the smaller side, so be prepared to spend a bit more if you want to leave full.
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Tracy Murphy
We went on a Thursday night and it was very busy due to the Boat Show and it was limited seating due to the weather. We were initially told 30 minutes wait time. The wait time turned into 20 more minutes and then 15 more minutes (over and hour total). We were tired from traveling and decided to leave. I felt badly for the manager because she was trying her best but sometimes people want to visit and stay way longer at their table. So we left. A couple hours later, the manager, Elsa, called us to apologize again and offered for us to come back and give them another try. She gifted us a gift card and we decided to try again. We made a reservation this time and we went on a Saturday late afternoon. We were seated promptly and our server was polite and prompt as well. The drinks were great! The food was amazing! As you can see- the shrimp is HUGE! We were very pleased and would definitely return!
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Robert Noble
We travel all over trying the foods of the area…Maryland definitely known for the crab. All of our food tasted excellent. Wife’s fish and chips portion was huge. Little disappointed in the portion size of the crabcake, but flavor was top notch. Server was knowledgeable and polite.
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Jill Scherling
Beautiful Annapolis restaurant overlooking the water. Mid afternoon lunch was a fabulous experience. Lovely decor, prompt service and delicious food. Make sure to try the creamy crab chowder. The drizzle of chili oil was a pleasant surprise. Staff was great!
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Joanie Axelbaum
Great views of downtown Annapolis with tons of outdoor seating. Great, very meaty delicious crab cake, so it is worth the price. I’d avoid the cocktails though, not great. Overall, I’d come back to have that crabcake sandwich again.
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