20 best Maryland crab restaurants ranked

By Zachary D. Lyngdoh

Modified Jan 12, 2025 15:35 ET

Drift Inn is the oldest crab house in St. Mary — Drift Inn is the oldest crab house in St. Mary's County, family-owned since 1946. - Source: Getty

15. Cantler's Riverside Inn

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For almost forty years, Cantler's Waterfront Restaurant, which is situated at 458 Forest Beach Rd, Annapolis, MD 21409, has been a Maryland icon. The place is around Annapolis City Dock and serves fresh seafood year-round. It's famous for trays of crabs, steamed corn, and dips.

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