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Annapolis, Maryland serves up a slice of history along with regiona.. read morel seafood like Maryland crab cakes, rockfish, oysters, and clams. The Tavern is one of the oldest continuously operating taverns in America.
Welcome to Middleton Tavern
Annapolis, Maryland serves up a slice of history along with regional seafood like Maryland crab cakes, rockfish, oysters, and clams. The Tavern is one of the oldest continuously operating taverns in America.
The Middleton Tavern in Annapolis, Maryland serves up a slide of history along with regional seafood like Maryland crab cakes, rockfish, oysters, and clams. The Tavern is one of the oldest continuously operating taverns in America.195251ATTR:BARRESTAURANTTAVERNRESTAURANT
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Specialities Include Succulent Seafood and Crab Dishes
Located on the City Dock in historic downtown Annapolis, this brick tavern presents an 18th century ambience. Middleton features a menu of seafood specialties, an assortment of fine brews, a martini menu, and live musical entertainment in the evenings.
With an oyster bar and piano bar, Middleton Tavern offers its diverse clientele an extensive menu and fun entertainment.
Middleton Tavern presents local and regional acoustic musicians nightly at its Oyster Bar lounge. The Oyster Shooter—raw oysters served in a shot glass with vodka and cocktail sauce and washed down with beer—supposedly originated here. The upstairs piano bar is open on Friday and Saturday nights.
Horatio Middleton began operating this "inn for seafaring men" in 1750, and Washington, Jefferson, and Franklin were among his guests. Today four fireplaces, wood floors, paneled walls, and a Colonial theme create a cozy atmosphere and seafood tops the menu; the Maryland crab soup and pan-seared rockfish are standouts. Try the tavern's own Middleton Oyster Ale, perhaps during happy hour or on...
Established in 1750 as an inn for seafaring men, this restaurant also drew the likes of Washington, Jefferson, and Franklin. Restored and expanded, the City Dock landmark offers many seafood entrees, as well as steaks and chateaubriand for two. It's a nice mix of historic location and good food. At lunch, the menu includes pasta, fajitas, and sandwiches. A drink on the tavern's front porch is a...
Good food and libations. Great staff. Fun place. Make this a must on your Annapolis list. Right at the downtown harbor.
The menu seemed to have quite a bit that looked delicious! We were promptly seated...it was mid-week so not very busy. Ordered the Seafood Tower for Two as it had a variety of appetizers. Mediocre. The calamari was indeed good, however the Clams Casino had a lot of oil in it....not appetizing. 2 sea scallops and 2 shrimp...they were good....
I had chowder, different from what I was used to, but good. All of us enjoyed our meal. Service was good and sat right in front of
the fire place.. Nice....
The four of us heard how nice this restaurant was and it did not disappoint us in the least. All meals were great! I had the veal; absolutely the best I have ever had prepared for me. Well done; congratulations. When I am back in Annapolis, I will make it a point to dine here again. Also, the building was...
Whether outside on the porch, in summer or seated by the fire in the winter ..... the menu offers something for every taste - good, reliable American cuisine with energetic service! Maybe not the most appropriate place for young children.
Stopped for lunch on a Sunday afternoon. We both decided to have their Crab Cake Sandwich. So glad we did. Very delicious, full of lumps of crab, no fillers, and not a lot of spices. Very nice restaurant inside, great wait staff and we were served very quickly. Will be happy to return here on my next visit to Annapolis.
The waitresses are friendly and have a good knowledge of their menu. They can recommend some of their best dishes.
They don't have the creme of crab soup on their menu but they have it usually as the soup of the day, so definitely check before you go if you are looking to have some good crab soup.
It's usually...
If you're looking for a good spot to eat outside and people watch near the Annapolis docks, look no further than Middletons.
In the waterfront part of Annapolis, very convenient if you're walking around the city. Food was okay, nothing special. We had oysters as an appetizer and main course salads. Service was too slow with the initial drinks and too fast with the food (which came before the drinks). Atmosphere typical pub.
Just stopped for a glass of wine to a place we've enjoyed for years. Were surprised to see the ladies room in such an ugly and disgusting state.
Fab mussels and great Bloody Mary's !!! Great atmosphere and service ! Great date night location !
Fireplaces in the cold months is a nice touch!
We thought the food was fine to good, a little on the expensive side. Tight tables, interesting building due to historical age. Didn't stay for dessert as kids wanted ice cream up the street.
Restaurant was dark and the employees loud and distracting. Food was not very good. Would not recommend for kids. Oldest restaurant and it looks it
We went here for lunch on Sunday and were quickly seated. The mussels are great and enough for a main course. The fish and chips was also good. This place served typical american food- burgers etc.
The Crab Cakes were outstanding! Also try the Crab Dip and the Crab Napoleon appetizers, they are crazy delicious. The Penne Ala Vodka gets the nod as well. The Long Island Iced Tea is a great drink as well as the Middleton's Oyster Ale. As for service, Sarah was amazing.
We waited to eat on the porch. It was a busy, beautiful Saturday, so it was well worth the wait. Crab napoleon was good, and the lobster bomb sandwiches (a special) were also very good. We would definitely go back.
Seated for lunch outside. Server very friendly. Food was good. One negative was the restaurant was using an older big white bucket which was filled with water and ice to fill the water pitchers. The bucket was on the ground outside right next to the main entrance. A few feet away was a dog dish on the sidewalk for pets....
The food is the secondary reason for going to Middleton Tavern- the historical significance is breathtaking. The food is goos, seafood is fantastic. The bar on the first level is wonderful- if you can get a seat. Also, if you are dining there during the winter- reserve a table by the fireplace.
This is sort of a superior pub. My wife and I stopped in for quick bite to eat this afternoon, and, Annapolis being the Blue Crab capital of the known universe, not surprisingly each of us had a crab cake sandwich. Marvelous, flavorful, lump crabmeat, correctly broiled, no filler. The only negative was the fact that it arrived warm rather...
My girlfriend and I were on a time crunch and wanted to go to Iron Rooster for breakfast, but the wait was too long. We opted to try Middleton instead since it was right next door and were able to get in right away.
The atmosphere is probably the best thing about the place. It was a little bit down...
Great restaurant, great bar atmosphere. Bartender Frank was amazing. Frank was very attentive: Helped us at Middleton and then suggested many places for drinks and fun. 1st person after 4 bars that was friendly and helpful. Thank you!!
We stopped here for a couple of drinks and sing along at the piano bar. Not much seating but eventually we did snag a table. There were all ages here...started out with middle aged people and by 11:00 a much younger crowd arrived - both were having fun! We never did see a waitress so we just went up to...
I had family friends in town from Florida. It was a gorgeous day to bring them to do the tourist thing up West Street. When they decided they were hungry, I didn't know where to take them that was right nearby and would have a good selection of seafood dishes. So judging by the crowd outside, I took a chance...
Loved the historical aspect, but the food was bland at best (and we sampled many items), even the oysters didn't receive a proper shucking, though when the check came, I felt I received a proper "rhymes with shucking"!! The cleanliness reminded me of an episode of Kitchen Nightmares as well. The one bright spot was our server, Malinda...she was outstanding....
Great piano area, great performer, Megan at the bar... great! we had a great time. No cover charge!!
This is a reliable staple for Annapolis visitors. It's right on the dock and it's been around for ages. I always bring visitors here. The service is usually good, and although the food is nothing special, it's pretty good. I noticed the smoked bluefish on the appetizer menu, and really enjoyed it. I rarely see that on restaurant menus.
I believe the menu states that this restaurant was established in 1968, and you can tell.
The interior needs some serious updating.
I don't mind old, but this is old, tired, and seriously dated.
The food was OK, but needs some more "passion and spice".
Just like the decor, it begs for some TLC to take it to the next...
This is a nice location in downtown Annapolis. The inside is pretty dusty and could use a good cleaning. the food was adequate but nothing special. they do have an outside area that is great for people watching. Really that's the best part of this restaurant.
I wanted to love my meal at Middleton Tavern, but I didn't. My steak was small and my potatoes were withered. When the $45 bill arrived, I almost cried. This meal was NOT worth my money.
Was looking for beer and oysters on a Saturday afternoon. Got what I wanted. Tasty bay oysters. Cleanly shucked. That's what I wanted. Plenty of beer options to enjoy. That's what I wanted. The place is busy, noisy. Well yea, it's a tavern in the heart of Annapolis. That's what I wanted.
The Middleton Tavern is a landmark in downtown Annapolis. I've eaten there many times over the years, and while I remember the restaurant clarly, I can't say I really remember any of my meals there. Had lunch with two friends recently and the food was good, the service attentive and friendly, and the atmosphere more sports bar with large, loud...
Warm greeting at the door as well as inside while being seated. Overall, there was a comfortable décor and decent ambiance about the establishment. The noise level was moderate and a bit chilly; probably due to the constant opening/closing of the doors.
For some odd reason, there was a really long time (by normal restaurant standards I’ve experience), around 15-20...
This tavern is right in the middle of town close to the water, Naval academy, shops etc... We went there after a sporting event on a Sat. night. The place is large but was packed! Both floors had live music which was cool. The oyster shooters were fun.
The bar got so crowded that I got claustrophobic. We had to...
My sister-in-law got us a gift certificate to use at the Middleton Tavern while we were in town for New Years Eve 2015-16. We enjoyed our lunch while siting at a cozy table near the fireplace/bar area. we ordered a caesar salad to share along with a fish fry and French dip sandwiches. The waiter was good - friendly, prompt....
What a great historic bar/ restaurant in the heart of it all. Lively crowd on NYE and definitely the place to be. Get there early before they start to clear out the tables for standing room only.
Handsome bar and friendly service. Typical American fare but outdoor seating in the summer along the main drag supplies a birds eye view...
Visited Middleton's late Saturday afternoon on a blustery cold day. The warm welcoming historic interior was nice after walking in from the cold weather. A Middleton's visit is a must if you have never been here while in Annapolis. That said, the fare is average so you're visiting for the cool Colonial Bar feeling and ambience. You can definitely get...
My wife and I come here frequently and we share the steamed mussels and a 1/4 pound of steamed shrimp. We always ask for the mussels to be more done. Great flavor, and filling. Only drawback is they serve this stale bread for dipping. Had better bread elsewhere.
Great place to eat! The crab dip is awesome,also the oyster shooter are amazing!In the bar some nights is live entertainment.Highly recommend !
Had a blast at this place. Legend has it the Washington drank here. Fun place. Bartender was great and location was key. Would look to return when I'm back in the area
After a tour of the Naval Academy, this was the perfect stop for beverages. The guys enjoyed a local beer and the gals went for hot beverages. A lovely location with lots of history. We'll be back for a meal.
Located right in the waterfront area, very old tavern full of interesting stuff. Came in for drinks and bar was full so asked waitress if we could take a table in bar area. Answer was sure, except no wait service and if table was needed for eating guests we would have to move. Worked for us and had two rounds...
My wife and I met another couple for dinner at Middleton, because they suggested it. When we arrived, we only waited a few minutes for water. But after about 15 minutes, I had to get up to ask about drinks. Unacceptable, considering we were sitting near the bar. At least the head bartender seemed concerned. But our server, Vince, was...
Lived or visited Annapolis since the late '70's - have never eaten here until now. Stopped for dinner on a MON evening after the football game. Had the option to split plates, so we had the crab cakes. Very good. They also have seasonal outdoor (covered) seating.
Dinner was delicious! I recommend the Rock Fish, hubby the New York Strip. Cooked exactly as asked. Only suggestion is that if u are serving a $40 glass of cognac it should be in snifter. ?
Middleton tavern is in a perfect location On the Waterfront of Annapolis, old historic restaurant lots of history great food environment we will go back
My office just had our holiday party there in the piano room upstairs in the Tavern. I was really happy to find a spot to have our small office party at on such short notice. The food was good and the staff was very friendly & helpful. You can definitely tell that this is one of the historic places of...
Good burgers and fries, and a nice bar. Moderately priced, and you can sit outside in nice weather and people watch.
We had occasion to eat here last weekend and, although highly recommended by friends, we thought the price was a bit high - 1/2 dozen oysters were $14.00 - outrageous. Very limited seating - we were given a table right by the kitchen which wobbled and, when we asked for a different table we were told we would have to...
One of the few places downtown that you can find live music anymore. Good food and very cozy Middleton's is a staple downtown. When you walk in, you get a sense for what our crazy founding fathers must have seen. Great character and a fun place to spend an evening.
We were there in late October and weather was great enough that we were able to sit outside. Had crab cakes and crab balls, and crab d, all great.
Delicious food and fantastic atmosphere. The oyster shooters are great. I had the fried oysters and the lobster sandwich, both were very good, the oysters tasted better. Service was slow but...
A step back in time with very good food and atmosphere :)
Perfect place for oysters or peal-and-eat shrimp.
Great downtown setting, with indoor and outdoor seating. There is a hidden secret on the top floor where a Small piano bar is.
Go for the History. This place was established in 1750. One of the oldest restaurants in the US. Thats what makes the place a must go. The food is very sub par and overpriced. Our server was rushing us along the entire night. Happy with the experience because of the historical aspect, but would not return otherwise.
History .... Think about it Washington here probably eating fresh shrimp with his wooden teeth ... the foods good not great but who cares Washington sat there!!
Great for outdoor dining, and a great bar with music after 10.
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Horrible lunch service. I waited 15 minutes and other than a glass of water, nobody waited on me. I walked out and had lunch at Dock Street Grill where I received excellent service and food.
Cheryl at the bar is wonderful!
We started with a group of 7 and were put right by the front door, no good! Food was just ok, nothing special. Ordered steak med rare and it came med well. I wil say the desserts were great!
I had steamed mussels. They were amazing. The bartender is a sweet guy. Great place to go for bar food and drinks. I'm sure they're dinner food is amazing also. It's quick and easy. I would go. PS. Super cheap also.
Don't go for the food. This is a place to drink they have live music but obstructed vision. This is basically a bar/restaurant for tourists.
The best mussels in Annapolis. The Bloody Mary recipe is excellent and comes from the owner. I have never had a bad meal here but the entree portions are small and pricey, otherwise my food rating would be 3. The bartenders are more amicable than the servers and I always prefer to eat in the pub area.
Established in 1750 as an inn for seafaring men, this restaurant also drew the likes of Washington, Jefferson, and Franklin. Restored and expanded, the City Dock landmark offers many seafood entrees, as...
I was incredibly pleased with the impromptu luncheon we took here. The hostess was kind of weird, but once we got a table, we were happy. Good sever. Calamari is ok. Not great, but definitely not bad…
I have been to Middleton Tavern twice and on both occasions I was drawn there by its location. It has a small outdoor seating area with a pleasant view of the water and shops which is simply ideal for…
Had good oysters (oyster shots). The supplies are sometimes lacking, and the food is decent. Would love to come back just for oysters.
My GF and I have eaten here several times now for both dinner and happy hour. The service has always been impeccable. They seemed to know their wines and were very attentive without being…
Get yourself an Oyster Shooter...or two...or three...The key is to not think about it and just bang it.Kinda cramped, but you'll have a good time or at least annoy the s*it out of someone near your…
First of all, Yelp, can you please combine the 2 different listings for this same restaurant? This happens quite a bit on this site, where a slight change in the name or address causes a split off…
Great food, fun atmosphere, and a great history. Seriously it's so old Thomas Jefferson might have gotten tanked there. Definitely try the oyster shooters!
This restaurant was way overpriced for the quality and quantity of food they served. The crab cakes were not good, and my mashed potatoes were cold and dry. The waitress did not know who ordered what,…
The staff was friendly to us today at Sunday lunch. However, the food was only ok at best and way overpriced. Don't order the crabcake sandwich. The crabcake itself is barely larger than a golf…
Middleton's Tavern is a great place to eat while enjoying the sights in downtown Annapolis. Great food and good entertainment at affordable prices. You won't be disappointed.
Let me just start by saying giving this restaurant a 1 star is being friendly. The service was absolultly horrible. The waiter was in his own world. We sat down and lkuckly next to where the water was being poured because we got so thirsty we poured our own. We then proceeded to order appitizers. We ordered mussells, clams casino, and crab balls, we sat and waited 28 mins till our entreess...
Good times to be had here. Awesome location. Prices are right. oyster shooters are very tasty. Great bands. This is definitely the place to be in Annapolis.
We have been to Annapolis on several occasions and each time, we make it a point to have one dinner at the Middleton Tavern. It has an "Old Waterfront" atmosphere, fireplaces in the dining rooms, and very good food. The seafood choices…
What a great place to sit in the outdoor seating area & watch the
world go by. The sandwiches were great! If you're an oyster fan,
try the "Oyster Loaf, " which is a po'boy sandwich
with lettuce, tomato, and tartar sauce. As a pre-Revolutionary War
era tavern, it has a great sense of history inside, with many mementos
decorating the walls.
This a great place to unwind. The food is very good and the place rocks with local music. This is a great all around place to drink and dine with friends. If you are visiting Annapolis you must visit this landmark and share in the fun.…
THE place in Annapolis for Caesar salad, made from scratch and rivals the best in the world. Saturday nite has outstanding entertainment in bar area thanks to a very talented and intelligent manager who books the group. What a GREAT…
Great classic bar. I believe it's one of the oldest bars,
you know going back to like the revolutionary war or something.
The location is great. If your a boater, definantly a place to
check out if you going to Annapolis. The prices are fair and a good
beer selection.
The food was great and the service was good. We were having a real nice romantic dinner until the live band started playing downstairs. Kind of ruined the atmosphere. Get rid of the band! Had to wait a long time to get my water glass…
Middleton Tavern, one of the oldest taverns in the entire country is more than 250 years old. Located in a Georgian style house on Market Space, the inn shows signs of its history through decor like Civil War memorabilia on the walls, navy photos and landscape paintings. Some of the dishes which are popular here include seafood delicacies like oysters, crab cakes, rockfish and so on. On every...
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Annapolis, Maryland serves up a slice of history along with regional seafood like Maryland crab cakes, rockfish, oysters, and clams. The Tavern is one of the oldest continuously operating taverns in America.
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Middleton's Tavern Limited was founded in 1968, and is located at 2 Market Space in Annapolis. Additional information is available at www.middletontavern.com or by contacting Joseph J Hardesty at (410) 263-3323.
Established in 1750, the Middleton Tavern serves traditional Maryland cuisine right on city dock. A complete variety of seafood is offered including the restaurants famous oysters from the oyster bar, clams, crabs and shrimp. Steak, pasta dishes, salads and combinations are also available. Live entertainment is featured nightly.
Middleton Tavern in Annapolis, Maryland serves up a slice of history along with regional seafood like Maryland crab cakes, rock-fish, oysters, and clams. The Tavern is one of the oldest continuously operating taverns in America. The Tavern offers its diverse clientele an extensive menu. Middleton Tavern offers a little bit of everything and is known for its local and regional seafood and table...
Specializing in regional seafood such as crab cakes, rock fish, oysters and clams, Middleton Tavern is among the oldest operating taverns in America. Guests are invited to enjoy four different rooms with fireplaces and a covered open-air cafe during the summer months. Watch as attentive servers prepare a spinach salad with warm, sweetened bacon vinaigrette right at your table.
Located on the City Dock in historic downtown Annapolis, this brick tavern presents an 18th century ambience. Middleton features a menu of seafood specialties, an assortment of fine brews, a martini menu, and live musical entertainment in the evenings.
Since Revolutionary days, Middleton Tavern has been a landmark in Annapolis. Luminaries such as George Washington and Ben Franklin all have stopped here; the tavern is interwoven with many historical events.Middleton is one of the few places in historic Annapolis that has a large area for outdoor dining. The front porch has a view of Ego Alley, diners can check out the boats and people- watch...
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