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Crabs! and more crabs!
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  • Jason, Crabs, Beer and ME - Maryland
    Jason, Crabs, Beer and ME
    by frankcanfly
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    If you're looking for good Crabs, go to the East side of town! Essex, Dundalk and Middle River are blue collar neighborhoods, with great local crab dishes.

    Here my brother, Jason, and I enjoy some fresh steamed crabs at Bill's Terrace Inn in Essex.

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    Phillips Crab House: Ocean City Seafood
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  • My mom - age 91 at Phillips Harborplace for lunch - Maryland
    My mom - age 91 at Phillips
    Harborplace for lunch
    by grandmaR
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    For her 91st birthday, my sister and I took my mom down to the Inner Harbor, and after we took the water taxi around, we ended up here to eat lunch.

    AE Phillips opened his first crab processing plant on Hoopers Island, MD around 1916. He and his wife opened a little crab shack in Ocean City in the mid 50s to have an outlet for the crab meat of the processing plant. Now while they have a couple of restaurants outside of Maryland including one in D.C., this is primarily a Maryland company. They sell seafood over the internet in addition to in their restaurants and stores.

    ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT
    SEAFOOD BUFFET

    Phillips Harborplace, Baltimore, MD
    Phillips Flagship, Washington, DC

    Monday through Friday lunch buffet: $14.99
    Monday through Friday dinner buffet: $25.99
    Saturday & Sunday brunch and dinner buffet: $25.99

    for Phillips Seafood Buffet information for Ocean City, MD, please visit www.phillipsoc.com

    Menu selection varies by restaurant location.
    Prices are subject to change without notice.

    STEAMED SELECTIONS

    Snow Crab Leg Clusters
    Steamed Spiced Shrimp (Washington, DC only)
    Steamed Crabs (in season)
    Steamed Clams & Mussels

    PHILLIPS TRADITIONAL FAVORITES

    Crab Cakes (seasonal) (Baltimore, MD only)
    Crab Imperial (Baltimore, MD only)
    Baked, Fried & Blackened Fish of the Day
    Fried Clams
    Raw Bar
    Fried Shrimp & Hush Puppies
    Seafood Jambalaya

    REGIONAL DELIGHTS

    Made to Order Italian Pastas
    Fresh Steamed Vegetables
    Homestyle Dishes
    Hand Carved Meats
    Ethnic Station - Changes every 4-6 weeks
    (Washington, DC only)

    SOUPS & SALADS

    Phillips Famous Vegetable Crab Soup
    New England Clam Chowder
    Tossed, Caesar & Vegetable Salads
    Fresh Fruit Display

    DESSERTS

    Whole Pies, Cakes & Tortes
    Soft Frozen Yogurt... and much more!!!

    Phillips Harborplace
    301 Light Street
    Baltimore, MD 21202
    410.685.6600

    Phillips Flagship
    900 Water Street SW
    Washington, DC 20024
    202.488.8515

    Phillips Annapolis Harbor
    Phillips Annapolis Harbor Crab Deck
    12 Dock Street
    Annapolis, MD 21404
    410.990.9888

    Phillips Seafood
    1807 21st Avenue North
    Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
    843.626.2722

    Phillips Crab House
    2004 Philadelphia Avenue
    Ocean City, MD 21842
    410.289.6821

    Phillips Seafood House
    14101 Coastal Highway
    Ocean City, MD 21842
    410.250.1200

    Phillips By The Sea
    13th Street & the Boardwalk
    Ocean City, MD 21842
    410.289.9121

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  • Theme: Seafood
  • Price: US$21-30    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: about average
  • Phone: 443-263-1200
  • Website: http://www.phillipsfoods.com/html/menus.html
  • Other Contact: 888-234-2722
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    Adam's the Place for "Ribs": BBQ Ribs
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  • The Bagdasian family opened "Adam's the Place for Ribs" in 1981 after operating at the original location in Edgewater, Maryland as a neighborhood restaurant since 1965. They have since opened four other locations. They also cater events such as Golf Tournaments or weddings (catering truck in photo 5), and they will deliver their ribs anywhere in the US.

    Available at Five Convenient Locations:

    Adam's Ribs Edgewater (this is the original one)
    169 Mayo Road
    Edgewater, MD 21037
    Tel: 410-956-2995

    Adam's Ribs Prince Frederick (this is one I've eaten at)
    2200 Solomon's Island Road
    Prince Frederick, MD 20678
    Tel: 410-586-0001

    Adam's Ribs Severna Park
    589 Baltimore & Annapolis Blvd.
    Severna Park, MD 21146
    Tel: 410-647-5757

    Adam's Ribs Eastport
    921C Chesapeake Avenue
    Annapolis, MD 21403
    Tel: 410-267-0064

    Adam's Ribs Salisbury
    PO Box 299, Rt. 13
    Fruitland, MD 21826
    Tel: 410-749-6961

    I considered having the coconut shrimp appetizer, but eventually settled for a small rack for $10.95 with a side of green beans (the vegetable of the day $1.75), pink lemonade and a home made key lime pie. I thought the green beens had a little too much garlic, but they were fresh ones, and nicely cooked. The meat was spicy and could be eaten from the bones with a fork.

    Bob had a regular small rack (I didn't want the french fries that came with that which is why I ordered ala cart) for $12.95, and iced tea.

    The soup of the day was cream of crab, and they also had steaks, rockfish, tuna, crab cakes and other seafood.

    The second time we went, I had a half chicken and cream of crab soup, and Bob had a regular small rack again.

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  • Theme: Barbecue
  • Price: US$11-20    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: about average
  • Phone: (410) 956-2995
  • Directions: From BWI Airport to Adam's Ribs in Prince Frederick, MD Approx. Distance: 56.4 miles (107.9 km) 1. Get on Rt. 195 2. Turn RIGHT onto Rt. 295 3. Turn RIGHT onto I-97/Rt. 3 S 4. Turn LEFT onto Rt. 4 5. Bear LEFT onto Rt. 260 6. Bear RIGHT onto Rt. 2
  • Website: http://www.adamsribs.com/menu.html
  • Other Contact: E-mail: info@adamsribs.com
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    Tara Thai: Tip Top for Thai
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  • We've been going to Tara Thai for years -- it started with one location in Bethesda, but there are now three in Maryland and three in Virginia. We usually alternate between the Bethesda and Rockville Pike locations. I can't count how often we've been there. We've always measured Thai food anywhere in the world (well, haven't been to Thailand - yet) against Tara Thai, and it's really hard to beat.

    Colors - bright and modern and happy - welcome you into each restaurant. The decor is unique in each one. The service is always cheerful and helpful. In Bethesda, when the weather is nice, there's outdoor seating -- but I LOVE the brilliant decor indoors.

    Sometimes we'll just make a meal of four or five appetizers -- with our all-time favorite being Hoi Obb - fresh mussels steamed with lemon grass, galanga and basil, and served with a chili dipping sauce. It is plenty big enough for two to share, although I've often picked it for my entree. The spring rolls here are really really good, (I don't usually do anything so "normal' as spring rolls, but these -mmmm) and Kanom Jeep, crabmeat, minced pork and waterchestnuts wrapped in wonton skin, steamed and served with Thai soy sauce. My newest entree favorite is Goong Phuket - grilled black tiger shrimp topped with a hot sweet spicy crabmeat and chicken sauce. Tsing Hao beer is the perfect accompanyment to Thai food.

    When my son is with us, we'll get dessert usually wonderful homemade ice cream, coconut or coffee.

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  • Theme: Other
  • Price: US$11-20    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: less expensive than average
  • Address: 4828 Bethesda Ave. Bethesda, MD
  • Phone: 301-657-0488
  • Directions: 12071 Rockville Pike Rockville, MD 301-231-9899
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    Ruth's Chris Steakhouse: Baltimore: Ruth's Chris Steakhouse
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  • This may be a famous chain of restaurants, but they're definitely worth mentioning. In Maryland you will find them in Annapolis, Baltimore, Bethesda, and Pikesville. The one in Baltimore was voted #1 of the Top 10 places to get steak in Baltimore.

    The food was great, with the filet actually melting in your mouth as advertised. The side dishes come large enough for two so be prepared to share. The service and ambiance were perfect. Especially enjoyed were the sports memorabilia decorating the walls of the "Player's Room" dining area.

    The most tender filet ever...

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  • Theme: Steakhouse
  • Price: US$41 and up    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: most expensive
  • Address: 600 Water Street
  • Phone: 410-783-0033 Baltimore
  • Directions: Downtown Baltimore, walking distance from the "Power Plant" area
  • Website: www.ruthschris.com
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    Aldo's Italian Restuarant: Baltimore: Aldo's Ristorante Italiano
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  • Impeccable service with a sophisticated, romantic atmosphere! Our waiter would ask us, "Is everything as it should be?" And it was.. always. This restaurant is owned by Aldo Vitale, who was born in southern Italy.

    It would be hard to go wrong with anything on this seasonal menu

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  • Theme: Italian
  • Price: US$31-40    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: more expensive than average
  • Address: 306 High Street
  • Phone: 410-727-0700
  • Directions: In Little Italy, near the southern end of RT 83.
  • Website: www.aldositaly.com
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    Wild Orchid Cafe: Annapolis: Wild Orchid Cafe
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  • A quaint, yet spectacular dining experience! This Cafe is a jewel to be found in the neighborhood where it operates. Try to dine outside in the serene garden, surrounded by fresh flowers, and listening to birds and the trickle of the nearby fountain.

    Everything was good. Especially enjoyed was the Butternut Squash Crab soup.

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  • Theme: American
  • Price: US$41 and up    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: more expensive than average
  • Address: 909 Bay Ridge Avenue
  • Phone: 410-268-8009
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    10-06: Wonderful Neighborhood - Great Food
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  • This is a Thai-influenced fusion sort of place. The food is extraordinary. We sat outside to enjoy some truly wonderful weather on Fathers' Day and just absorbed every perfect minute. Starting with grilled oysters and Siam Mussels was a great idea. They gave us a basket of a curried toast to sop up the fantastic sauce from the mussels. We had a wonderful bottle of white wine (a Simi Valley Sauvignon Blanc) that hit just right on all counts. Our main courses-- I had a crab "cake" (in name only) over orange infused rissoto. Steve a salmon "stuffed" with the same AMAZING crab. Huge lumps of crab. Virtually no filler to turn it into a cake. This was the best crab I've had in YEARS!!!!! And then dessert--- homemade cinnamon icecream with apple pie for Papa Steve, and Key lime pie for me. yum.

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  • Theme: Pan-Asian and Pacific Rim
  • Price: US$31-40    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: about average
  • Address: 1006 Light Street (in Federal Hill) Baltimore, MD
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    The Rusty Skupper and Phillips...
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  • The Rusty Skupper and Phillips Restaurants are both in the inner harbor area - and both have delicious fresh seafood. You haven't tasted seafood until you've cracked a Maryland crab! Yum!!

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    La Tolteca: Good Mexican Food
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  • If your in the Salisbury area (on Route 50, pass through on your way to Ocean City, MD) visit La Tolteca. The food is very good and so is the atmosphere. There is also one in Bel Air, MD however the atmosphere is not as warm, even though the food is still good. It's easy to find something under $10 although not all dishes are under $10.

  • Theme: Mexican
  • Price: less than US$10    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: about average
  • Address: 110 Truitt St
  • Phone: 410-749-8663
  • Directions: Salisbury, MD
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