There is a special kind of Maryland day that starts with a boat, ends with a plate, and has a crab pretzel somewhere in the middle. Along the state’s creeks, rivers, and bays, you will find casual waterfront spots where you can pull right up to a dock, walk a few steps, and order that gooey, crab-topped pretzel Maryland does so well.
These eight places make it easy to combine a lazy afternoon on the water with a table full of local seafood. Some are lively summer hangouts with live music, while others feel like classic old crab houses that have never gone out of style.
Whether you sail in or drive over, each one earns its place on this list. Save it, share it, and start planning your next dock-and-dine run around the Chesapeake.
1. Lee’s Landing Dock Bar, Port Deposit, MD
Set right along the Susquehanna River in Port Deposit, this seasonal spot leans into a Key West feeling with a bright, easygoing deck and a full bar onsite…