Boatyard Bar & Grill is the seafood restaurant Annapolis sailors, fishermen, and Chesapeake Bay lovers have called their own for years. Situated at the corner of Severn Avenue and Fourth Street on Restaurant Row in the historic maritime district of Eastport, the Boatyard is a true local institution. Stop in for lunch, dinner, or weekend brunch — by land, by water taxi, or by boat, with dinghy tie-up available right at the end of Fourth Street on Spa Creek.
The atmosphere is casual, warm, and unmistakably nautical. Guests are greeted by buoys, oars, ship parts, and life preservers throughout the dining room, all under the banner of great food and great community. From April through October, spacious outdoor tents extend the fun outside — perfect for soaking up that Eastport waterfront charm. The Boatyard even runs its own photo boat that films local sailing races and shows them nightly, making every visit feel like a front-row seat to Annapolis maritime life.
Part of the Atlas Restaurant Group, Boatyard Bar & Grill is also deeply committed to the health of the Chesapeake Bay, holding the Annapolis Environmental Stewardship Certification and proudly participating in One Percent For The Planet. The Boatyard sponsors four major outdoor lifestyle charity events each year, supporting organizations like the Chesapeake Bay Foundation and the Annapolis Maritime Museum.
There is no shortage of places to eat in Annapolis, but the Boatyard stands apart for reasons that go well beyond the menu. Here is why diners keep coming back:
The Boatyard menu is a celebration of the Chesapeake Bay, built around the freshest local seafood and crafted with flavors that keep guests coming back. From raw bar classics to hearty burgers, there is something for every appetite.
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Taste the crab cakes that earned Boatyard Bar & Grill the title of Best Crab Cakes in Annapolis, Maryland. Made with jumbo lump crab and zero filler, they are available to enjoy in our Eastport dining room or shipped fresh anywhere in the U.S. via Goldbelly — bringing the best of the Chesapeake Bay right to your door.
