Best of the Bay 2021
As voted on by readers in our annual online poll.
DINING
Best Asian: Deale Umai Sushi House, Deale
Best Bagel Shop: Naval Bagels, Annapolis
Best Bakery: The Bakist, North Beach
Best Bang for Your Buck: JesseJay’s Latin Kitchen, Churchton
Best Barbecue: West River Pit, West River
Best Breakfast: Driftwood Diner, Shady Side
Best Brunch: Killarney House, Davidsonville
Best Burger: Happy Harbor, Deale
Best Business Lunch: Dockside Restaurant & Sports Bar, Tracys Landing
Best Catering: TIE The Bell House Catering (Kelly Bell); Whitman’s Catering/South County Cafe
Best Cheese Shop: Vaughan Cheese, North Beach
Best Coffee Shop: Rise Up Coffee, Annapolis/Edgewater
Best Crabcakes: Edgewater Restaurant
Best Crab House: Mike’s Crabhouse, Riva
Best Crab Soup: Driftwood Diner, Shady Side
Best Deli: Giolitti’s, Annapolis
Best Dessert: Main & Market, Annapolis
Best Fine Dining: Lewnes Steakhouse, Annapolis
Best French Restaurant: Café Normandie, Annapolis
Best Wait Staff: JesseJay’s Latin Kitchen, Churchton
Best Fries: South County Café, Deale
Best German: Old Stein Inn, Edgewater
Best Greek: Chris’ Charcoal Pit, Annapolis
Best Hoagie/Sub: Capriotti’s, Annapolis
Best Hot Dogs: Pip’s Dock Street Dogs, Annapolis
Best Ice Cream Shop: Shady Side Soft Serve
Best Irish Restaurant/Pub: Killarney House, Davidsonville
Best Italian: Mamma Lucia, Dunkirk
Best Kid Friendly Restaurant: Skipper’s Pier, Deale
Best Local Chef: Jessica Rosage, Skipper’s Pier, Deale
Best Mexican Restaurant: JesseJay’s Latin Kitchen, Churchton
Best Milkshakes: Chick & Ruth’s Delly, Annapolis
Best New Restaurant of 2021: Vaughan Cheese, North Beach
Best Outdoor Dining: Skipper’s Pier, Deale
Best Restaurant Overall: JesseJay’s Latin Kitchen, Churchton
Best Oyster Bar: Sailor Oyster Bar, Annapolis
Best Pizza: Ledo Pizza
Best Restaurant to Take Out of Town Guests: South County Café, Deale
Best Romantic Dinner: Lewnes Steakhouse, Annapolis
Best Salad/Salad Bar: Chopt, Annapolis
Best Sandwiches: South County Café, Deale
Best Seafood Restaurant: South County Café, Deale
Best Smoothie: Robeks, Annapolis
Best Soft Shell Crab: Happy Harbor, Deale
Best Special Occasion Restaurant:Lewnes Steakhouse, Annapolis
Best Steakhouse: Lewnes Steakhouse, Annapolis
Best Sushi: Deale Umai Sushi
Best Takeout: JesseJay’s Latin Kitchen, Churchton
Best Vegetarian: Lemongrass, Annapolis
Best Waterside Dining: Skipper’s Pier, Deale
Best Wings: Annapolis Smokehouse
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Best Acupuncture: Edgewater Acupuncture
Best Aesthetician/Facials: Ali Dohne, Charlie Rae Skincare, Deale
Best Chiropractor: Maryland Chiropractic and Physical Medicine
Best Day Spa: Even Keel Wellness Spa, Annapolis
Best Dentist: Churchton Dental
Best Dermatology: Anne Arundel Dermatology
Best Eyewear: Brilliant Eyecare
Best General Practitioner: Dr. Gillian Lowe, South River Family Medicine
Best Health Club/Gym: Chesapeake Health & Fitness, Deale
Best Hair Stylist: Grace Booker, The Hair Studio, Deale
Best Hair Removal Service: Charlie Rae Skincare, Deale
Best Holistic Health Provider: Edgewater Acupuncture
Best Manicure/Pedicure: Sleek Nails & Spa
Best Massage Therapist: Donna Bagatti (posthumously)
Best Pediatrician(s): Davidsonville Pediatrics
Best Personal Trainer: Krystle Castro, Deale (Chesapeake Health & Fitness)
Best Urgent Care: AFC Urgent Care, Edgewater
Best Yoga Studio: Chesapeake Health & Fitness
Best Yoga Instructors: TIE Kellie Conrad; Mary Jane Palmigiano
NIGHTLIFE
Best Bar: The Boathouse at Anchored Inn, Deale
Best Bar Food: TIE Happy Harbor; Dockside Restaurant & Sports Bar, Tracys Landing
Best Bartender: Amanda Willet, Skipper’s Pier, Deale
Best Beer Selection: The Wheel House Beer Garden, North Beach
Best Bloody Marys: Happy Harbor, Deale
Best Cheap Drinks: Happy Harbor, Deale
Best Cocktails: Skipper’s Pier, Deale
Best DJ: DJ Dave Entertainment (Dave Lysinger)
Best Dock Bar: Skipper’s Pier, Deale
Best Happy Hour: The Boathouse at Anchored Inn, Deale
Best Karaoke: DJ Dave Entertainment (Dave Lysinger)
Best Live Music: The Boathouse at Anchored Inn, Deale
Best Local Band/Musician: Chesapeake Sons
Best Margaritas: JesseJay’s Latin Kitchen, Churchton
Best New Bar: The Wheel House Beer Garden, North Beach
Best Orange Crush (or other flavor): The Boathouse at Anchored Inn, Deale
Best Sports Bar: All American Steakhouse, Edgewater
OUT & ABOUT
Best Art Gallery: Gallery 57 West, Annapolis
Best Bowling Alley: Lord Calvert Bowling, Huntingtown
Best Charity/Community Event: Captain Avery Museum’s Oysterfest, Shady Side
Best Dance Studio: Slater’s Dance Studio, Deale
Best Day Trip: St. Michaels
Best Festival: Maryland Renaissance Festival
Best Golf Course: Cannon Club, Lothian
Best Museum: Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons
Best Local Winery: Running Hare Vineyard, Prince Frederick
Best Martial Arts Studio: South River Martial Arts
Best Park: Quiet Waters Park, Annapolis
Best Theater Company: The Colonial Players, Annapolis
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SHOPPING & SERVICES
Best Antique Store: TIE A Vintage Deale; Vintage By the Bay, both in Deale
Best Art Supply Store: Art Things, Annapolis
Best Auto Care/Mechanic: McDowell’s Auto Care, Owings
Best Bike Shop: Bike Doctor (multiple locations)
Best Birthday Party Venue: Mission Escape Rooms
Best Car Dealer: Sheehy Lexus
Best Consignment Shop: Second Wind Consignments, Deale
Best Customer Service: Mission Escape Rooms
Best Doggie Day Care: Perfect Pet Resort, Lothian
Best Electrician: Chesapeake Electric, Annapolis
Best Farmers Market/Stand: Miss Plum’s Farm Stand, Churchton
Best Financial Advisor: Brent Boone, The Boone Group, Annapolis
Best Flower Shop/Florist: Floral Expressions, Dunkirk
Best Furniture Store: Vintage By the Bay, Deale
Best Garden Supply/Nursery: Greenstreet Gardens, Lothian
Best Gift Shop: Vintage By the Bay, Deale
Best Hardware Store: Sneade’s Ace, Owings
Best Home Décor: Vintage By the Bay, Deale
Best House Cleaning Service: Cleaning Maid Easy, Deale
Best Jewelry Store: Dickinson Jewelers, Dunkirk
Best Lawncare Services: Garner Exteriors, Dunkirk
Best Liquor Store: Captain Kidd’s, Deale
Best Marina: Herrington Harbour
Best New Business (non-restaurant): Joe’s Tree Service
Best Pet Services/Supplies: Beechnut Kennels, Edgewater
Best Real Estate Agency/Realtor: Schwartz Realty, Deale
Best Tackle Shop: Tri-State Marine Tackle Shop, Deale
Best Tattoo Parlor: Red Octopus
Best Tree Service: Bartlett Tree Experts
Best Veterinarian: Muddy Creek Animal Hospital, Churchton
Best Water Sports Rentals: Chesapeake Paddle Sports, Deale
Best Wedding Caterer: Bayside Bull Catering, Edgewater
Best Wedding Cakes: Kim’s Cakes
Best Wedding Venue: Herrington on the Bay
Best Women’s Boutique: My Fancy Finds, Deale
Write-Ins
Businesses with multiple write-in votes in categories not listed
Cleanest Establishment: Chesapeake Health & Fitness
Best Auto Detailing: Autocave Auto Detailing; Shine Right Detailing
Best Orthodontist: Benkovich Orthodontics
Best Working Boatyard: Bert Jabin Yacht Yard
Best Brewery: Forward Brewing
Best Makeup Artist: Davey Cook, True Colors
Best Gluten-Free, Vegan Bakery: Baked by the Bay
Best Dive Service: Anne Arundel Dive Services
Best Mortgage Lender: JBK Team Vellum Mortgage
Best Hair Salon: The Hair Studio, Deale