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Diners at Harris Crab House in Grasonville, Maryland.

Dock & Dine in Queen Anne’s County

Menus at Queen Anne’s restaurants flow with the seasons to always feature the freshest Maryland blue crabs, clams, oysters, rockfish and other Bay delicacies. From champagne and oysters Rockefeller to cold beer and hot steamed crabs, Queen Anne’s County has the full gambit of settings, with no fewer than a dozen restaurants and dock bars where you can gather with friends and family while overlooking the water. You can rock out to the live music along Kent Narrows or watch the sun set over the Chesapeake Bay from a bustling Kent Island waterfront restaurant. 

Libbey’s Coastal Kitchen+Cocktails

357 Pier One Road, Stevensville 

Located on the Chesapeake Bay shore, Libbey’s boasts stunning views of the Bay Bridge, spectacular sunsets and fresh local seafood. 

The Dock House

100 Piney Narrows Road, Chester

Dock House features coastal cuisine including fresh seafood, fresh ingredients, and seasonal produce, locally and sustainably sourced, whenever possible. Enjoy panoramic views of the Kent Narrows, amazing food, signature cocktails and wines, and outdoor seating on the wrap-around deck.

The Narrows Restaurant 

3023 Kent Narrows Way S., Grasonville 

Situated on the Kent Narrows, The Narrows Restaurant offers stunning views and elegantly prepared dishes, from Eastern Shore favorites to creative culinary offerings. 

Kentmorr Restaurant

910 Kentmorr Road, Stevensville 

Now under new operators, this waterfront favorite on the southern half of Kent Island specializes in steamed crabs in season, crabcakes and other delights.

Harris Crab House and Seafood Restaurant 

433 Kent Narrow Way N., Grasonville 

Five generations of the Harris family have been providing quintessential Maryland seafood dining at this location, with its open-air upstairs decks overlooking Kent Narrows, the old Harris seafood processing house, sunset views, pleasure boats and workboats. 

The Sandbar at Rolphs Wharf 

1008 Rolphs Wharf Road, Chestertown 

Have a cocktail and watch the sun set over the Chester River while enjoying a light menu of shrimp, crab cakes, hot dogs, hamburgers or hot wings. 

Jetty Dock Bar & Restaurant 

201 Wells Cove Road, Grasonville 

Located on Kent Narrows, the Jetty recently won a “Traveler’s Choice” award from Tripadvisor. The menu features a wide selection of reasonably priced crabcakes, steamed seafood platters and entrees and a breakfast menu on weekend mornings features a Crabcake Benedict. 

The Big Owl Tiki Bar & Grill

The Big Owl Tiki Bar & Grill 

3015 Kent Narrows Way S., Grasonville 

Besides amazing dockside water views, the Big Owl is best known for its music featuring some of the best local artists and special events throughout the season featuring well-known acts. 

Red Eye’s Dock Bar 

428 Kent Narrows Way N., Grasonville 

Try a blackened rockfish taco or any of the tempting treats on the “Island-style” menu while listening to great live music at this seasonal dockside bar and grill on Kent Narrows. 

Fisherman’s Inn 

3116 Main Street, Grasonville 

An Eastern Shore dining landmark since 1930, Fisherman’s Inn welcomes diners seven days a week to its spacious dining rooms with panoramic water views to enjoy a large selection of local dishes and both traditional and contemporary fare. 

Fisherman’s Crab Deck 

3032 Kent Narrows Way S., Grasonville 

Visitors from all over the world gather here to partake in the Maryland tradition of enjoying crabs and beer inside and outside at this waterfront location at Kent Narrows. The menu features fresh fish, shrimp, scallops, lobster and clams from their seafood market and, of course, steamed crabs. 

Bridges on Kent Narrows 

321 Wells Cove Road, Grasonville 

Forbes Magazine includes the Bridges in its list of “100 Most Scenic Restaurants in America.” The menu offers made-to-order dishes prepared from scratch using the finest hand-picked ingredients.