Maryland Crab Houses:
A Chesapeake Tradition
An Annapolis, Maryland icon, Cantler’s Waterfront Restaurant and Crab House has been serving the area’s freshest seafood to watermen, boaters, and land lovers alike for nearly four decades, sheltered in the quiet waters of Mill Creek, Maryland and just minutes from Annapolis City Dock.
Come as you are to Jimmy Cantler’s Riverside Inn
Where the watermen gather for fresh seafood & steamed Maryland blue crabs 7 days a week, all year ’round.
Our dishes are all served piping hot and ready to enjoy in the atmosphere reminiscent of Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay heritage.
For more on our offerings, please explore our menu.
Maryland Blue Crabs
Crab Cakes
Crab Imperial
Clams
Oysters
Shrimp
Fish
Lobster
Scallops
Land Lovers Platters
Sandwiches
Steamed Hardshell Crabs
HOURS
| Open everyday at 11am | |
| Sunday thru Thursday | Full menu available 11am-9pm |
| Friday & Saturday | Full menu available 11am-10pm |
Free docking for patrons arriving by boat!
Reservations
We are taking reservations of 25 or more people Monday-Thursday. All smaller parties are on a first come first serve basis. We do not reserve crabs. We have limited parking, so please carpool if possible, and there is no RV or trailer parking.
OUR STORY
Cantler’s owners and founders, Jimmy and Linda Cantler, are native Marylanders. Jimmy worked as a waterman on the Chesapeake Bay. The Cantler family has worked in the seafood industry for five generations.
In 1974, Jimmy started a restaurant dedicated to serving fresh seafood in a casual family atmosphere. Today, all seafood is inspected by experienced handlers to ensure only the highest quality product reaches our customers.