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Deli, American Restaurant, and Diner$$$$
Annapolis
"... but excellent food! Man vs. Food featured spot with a 3 lbs burger and a 6..."(5 Tips)
"The burgers and the crab cakes are a must."(32 Tips)
"You may have to wait but the peanut butter cup shake is worth it!!"(19 Tips)
"The Annapolis Cheese steak omelette is amazing"(11 Tips)
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- A true dive, but excellent food! Man vs. Food featured spot with a 3 lbs burger and a 6 lbs milkshake!!! Excellent corned beef hash, home made pastries, and more!
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Behrad EatsDecember 3, 2013If you want to get Crab Cakes, I'd recommend just getting an order or two of the Crab Balls, they're delicious and don't have extra filling like the Crab Cakes do, just crab meat.
Upvote11Downvote- ReginaJuly 13, 2013Loved the crab veggies and cheese omelet. Get the potatoes! This place is busy!! You may have to wait but the peanut butter cup shake is worth it!! You sit really close it the next table say helloUpvote6Downvote
Judy SmithMay 9, 2013Best crab cakes ever! Great portions too. Been to many places in DE and MD and this is the best so far..better than Phillips in Baltimore too and the Narrows restaurant on Kent Island.Upvote2Downvote
Nick SweetmanJanuary 15, 2016Literally as Maryland as Maryland gets. Locals buy crab cakes and corned beef. Great personalities throughout the whole restaurant. A blast to have a meal here. Don't forget a slice of pie!Upvote1Downvote
Why KnotApril 26, 2014The crab cakes are all that! The get really busy, you sit really close but the 'peanut butter cup' milkshake makes it all worth your while. Oh and by the way , the have really good customer service.UpvoteDownvote
Waleed ZakiMarch 12, 2018Awesome atmosphere.. waiters were extra nice and funny..ordered the eggs and steak.. awesome food
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Tristan RhodesideMarch 26, 2017Expansive diner menu including all day breakfast, a 5x10 grid if specialty sandwiches, shakes, seafood, $2.99 beer and wine and 23 different types of pies made everydayUpvoteDownvote
Chick & Ruth's is a great spot to eat, especially if you're looking for a meal that represent what Maryland is all about. You're also close to the other city attractions, including the State House.UpvoteDownvote
Joe CJune 28, 2016The crab cake is amazing, but don't sleep on the cream of crab soup either. Honestly it might be better than the crab cake
UpvoteDownvote- Behrad EatsDecember 3, 2013They keep their burgers simple but execute them perfectly. I got the 2/3 lb burger and it was plenty. If you're in the mood for a burger, I'd recommend this place.Upvote3Downvote
sarah palliaDecember 11, 2012Best scrapple a joint can get ya by far! Plus, I was greeted by the nicest people, the workers and guests, all were super friendly and nice! Made my morning!UpvoteDownvote
thomas rogers jrNovember 26, 2015Chicken and waffles, crab omelet, and the lox with egg and onions all were good
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Terry KammererDecember 12, 2012Get a window table!!! This a is a Man vs Food Challenge stop!!! Awesome sandwiches... The onion rings are real onion and the iced tea is fresh.
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Angela DumadagJuly 21, 2015Get the crab Benny for breakfast, crab cake for lunch or dinner, pie for dessert. Everything else is diner delicious too.UpvoteDownvote
Justin MascioAugust 29, 2013Sit at the counter and just try to make it through all the special 'locals' menu on the wall. Don't forget an Apple Fritter on the way out!UpvoteDownvote
Lisa NewmanJanuary 13, 2014Super quaint, warm and friendly ma & pa restaurant from the 60's. Good eats for sure.
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Bob BretallNovember 18, 2016Really nice folks, and great deli food (though tables are a bit cramped).Try the delly potatoes, they're quite delicious.UpvoteDownvote
Joe KYSeptember 2, 2012Get the #18 US Senator Rueben and double it with Pastrami. Their corned beef (#18) is home made and excellent.UpvoteDownvote
You can't say you've been to Annapolis until you've visited Chick & Ruth's. If you're from out of town, stay in one of the few rooms they have right upstairs, (reservations FAR in advance needed).Upvote1Downvote- You can't say you've visited Annapolis if you haven't stopped into Chick & Ruth's Deli / Diner. It's been a local institution for a very long time with good reason. Big Menu & Great Food!UpvoteDownvote
vu nguyenOctober 26, 2020great diner food with awesome deli sandwiches. They are well known for their crabcakes ftw.UpvoteDownvote- sarah palliaDecember 11, 2012Scrapple is bangin! Also, I was greeted by the nicest folks, and even the customers were happy and nice. Love this placeUpvote1Downvote
Meg FloydJanuary 25, 2014As always: good food, good prices, & a wonderful crew that treat you like friends; a warm & homey atmosphere.Upvote1Downvote
Dennis EvangelistaDecember 14, 2015This place is amazing every time. Abandon all pretense go for something greasy tasty and satisfying.UpvoteDownvote
TomJanuary 2, 2016Sat at the diner bar area. Great view of seeing the awesome staff working hard.UpvoteDownvote
John KrogmanApril 22, 2018Classic diner. Great food and plenty of it. Iconic place in Annapolis.UpvoteDownvote
Get the crab lump eggs benedict! Or anything, really, it's all delicious!UpvoteDownvote
Monty HillAugust 10, 2013Great shakes! But please stick with the regular size....the jumbo was more than I was willing to handle by myself lolUpvoteDownvote
Terri ZandhuisJuly 6, 2013Be prepared to wait in line but it's worth it - lots of great local color and history!UpvoteDownvote
Rachel RubensteinJune 23, 2015Really good homemade food. Crab cakes are pretty much just lump crab! Delicious!UpvoteDownvote
Carin McCabeJanuary 18, 2013Can't decide between breakfast and lunch? Try the Annapolis Cheesesteak Omelette and you won't be disappointed!UpvoteDownvote
kennedy mooreNovember 27, 2014Belgium Waffles with eggs and bacon are SOO good! This place is the best!UpvoteDownvote
Travel ChannelAugust 4, 2011As seen on Man v Food! Adam takes on Chick & Ruth's Colossal Challenge, a 1 1/2-lb. sandwich and a huge milkshake!Upvote12Downvote
Home made corned beef hash rocks. Try the crab and cheese omeletteUpvoteDownvote- Chick & Ruth's isn't a stop on your pub crawl. But it is the place you should remember if you need some late night greasy spoon diner food after your done with your pub crawl.Upvote1Downvote
- Try to finish off their 6 lb Milkshake, OR their Super Duper Colossal Sandwich, which is recommended for 5 to 6 people!UpvoteDownvote
Lin daSeptember 22, 2021Had to see if the crab cakes were really as good as they say and they are!UpvoteDownvote
Anastasiia ....April 2, 20171/4 of a pound crab cake was good. Watch out for dirty plates and dishes.
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Kurt LongeneckerSeptember 5, 2014Everything is good here! True New York style delicatessen!UpvoteDownvote
- A local institution... You can't really say you've been to Annapolis if you haven't had a Crab Omelet at Chick & Ruths! My fav is #125 (Crab & Cheese)UpvoteDownvote
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