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John Barry Restaurant & Bar
174 West Street, Annapolis, Md.
410-263-7700; 866-782-9624
http://www.ocallaghanhotels-us.com
Open daily: breakfast 7-11 a.m.; lunch 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; dinner 5-10 p.m., 10:30 p.m. weekends. Reservations suggested. Major credit cards accepted. Accessible to handicapped.

Food: Stylish American, with European accents
Atmosphere: Polished Elegance
Clientele: Savvy
Dress: Lunch, casual; Dinner, dressy
Service: Attentive
Don't Miss: The desserts Dinner
Tariff: $100 for two with wine

Yellowfin Steak & Fish House
2640 Solomons Island Rd.
Edgewater, Md.
410-573-1333
Open for dinner Monday-Thursday 5-11 p.m.; Friday-Saturday 4-9 p.m.; Sunday, with á la carte brunch at 11 a.m. Reservations recommended.

Food: Fashionable fusion
Atmosphere: Kinetic
Clientele: Hip
Dress: Dressy casual
Service: Savvy
Don’t Miss: Seared yellowfin tuna, key lime pie, house salad
Tariff: Appetizers $6-$15; entrees $12-$36

The Sputnik Café
1397 Generals Hwy., Crownsville, Md.
410-923-3775 or http://www.sputnikcafe.com
Open Tuesday-Thursday 5-9 p.m.; Friday-Saturday 5-10 p.m.; Sunday 5-9 p.m. Reservations recommended on weekends.

Food: Global Fusion
Style: Fun, funky
Dress: Casual
Service: Youthful
Clientele: Adventure-seekers
Don’t Miss: Elk chop, fish of the day, wine list
Tariff: Starters, $7-$15;entrees, $14-$30

Aquatica
931 Pulaski Hwy. Havre de Grace, Md.
410-939-7686 or http://www.aquaticarestaurant.com

Atmosphere: Serene
Cuisine: Seafood; Asian-French fusion
Clientele: Fine dining fans
Dress: Dressy casual
Service: Attentive
Don’t miss: Thai-sauced mussels, tuna tournedos, surf and turf Aquatica, key lime pie
Tariff: Appetizers/salads, $6-$9; entrees, $18-$32; desserts, $6

Severn Inn
1993 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd.
Annapolis, Md.
410-349-4000 or http://www.severninn.com

Food: Seafood with a Southern accent
Atmosphere: Plain interior, panoramic views
Clientele: View finders
Dress: Proper attire
Don’t miss: Blackened shrimp and grits, crab cakes, Creole gumbo, fried green tomato “sandwich”
Tariff: lunch entrees $8-$17, dinner entrees $19-$33, a la carte sides $4, pub menu $5-$12

Lemongrass
167 West St.
Annapolis, Md.
410-280-0086

Food: Authentic hot Thai
Atmosphere: Electric
Clientele: Young and lively
Dress: Casual
Don’t miss: Lemongrass soup; Shrimp Angel; Tiger Crying; duck dishes
Tariff: appetizers/soups/salads, $3.95-$7.95; lunch entrees, $5.95-$13.95; dinner entrees, $7.95-$15.95. Parking available in public garage behind restaurant.

Metropolitan
169 West Street, Annapolis
410-268-7733

Food: Fresh and fancy
Atmosphere: Simply elegant
Clientele: Savvy splurgers
Dress: Upscale casual
Service: Superb
Don’t miss: Foie gras BLT; prosciutto-wrapped scallops; steak frites; triple chocolate dessert
Tariff: Appetizers, $7-$18; entrees, $22-$36; small plates, $6-$19; desserts, $7-$8

Osteria 177
177 Main St.
Annapolis, Md.
410-267-7700 or http://www.osteria177.com
Lunch: Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Sun. noon-2:30 p.m.
Dinner: Mon.-Sat. 5-10:30 p.m.; Sun 5-9 p.m.

Atmosphere: J.S. Bach meets Jack White
Service: Seductive
Don't miss: Caesar salad, pear pasta, chocolate ginger timbale
Tariff: Appetizers, $7-$13; entrees, $20-$45

Pad Thai
38 West St.
Annapolis, Md.
410-280-6636 http://www.padthaiannapolis.com
Open Mon.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sun. noon-10 p.m.

Atmosphere: Modern, warm Service: Accommodating and attentive
Don't miss: Tom Kha Gai, Crispy String Beans
Tariff: Appetizers, $4-$8; entrees, $7-$25