“Those delicious creatures that inhabit the bay” take the form of “buttery” crab cakes “full of giant lumps” and “to-die-for” crab soup at this “expensive”, “open and airy” “touch of fine dining” in Kent Narrows; the other seafood offerings are “fabulous” too, and “spectacular” waterfront views are supported by “impeccable” service.”

— ZAGAT, 2014

“The purest of all the crab cakes we tried were at the Narrows. It’s not the biggest but, its flavor is gigantic.”

— Gourmet, 2009

“For crab cakes, The Narrows Restaurant, near the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. Step inside the waterside building — more upscale than most crab joints — and ask to be seated on the glassed-in porch. Watch sloops glide by and herons fly. Order an award-winning jumbo lump crab cake and try not to wolf down the golden-brown broiled dome kissed with mayo, mustard and Worcester and Tabasco sauce. Like the best crab cakes, it has virtually no filler — just a bit of cracker meal.”

— USA Today, 2011

“Great Road Food Destinations…. the Chesapeake Bay is blue crab territory. Head to the Eastern Shore for two great places to indulge while soaking up the scenery: The Narrows Restaurant in Grasonville, Md., which offers both spectacular views and a delicious cream of crab soup, served with a side of sherry to mix in.”

— PARADE Magazine, 2012

“For crab cakes, you can’t beat The Narrows….”

— ABC News, 2011

100 Restaurants America Can’t Afford to Lose– “Semi-fancy, waterfront place with good prices, good crab cakes, and a lot of people who probably just took the boat out for the day.”

— Esquire Magazine, 2020

In Maryland Public Television’s “Eatin’ Crabcakes The Best I Ever Had” Doug Roberts features The Narrows in his hunt for the region’s best crabcake.

— MPT, 2009

“Fabulous waterfront view… phenomenal crab cakes may allow locals to stop arguing.. these are the best.”

— ZAGAT, 2009

“The Narrows Restaurant was named as top destination for “divine dinner” on Valentine’s Day!”

— The Annapolis Capital, 2010

“Gorgeous waterfront setting, excellent food and service. Comprehensive gluten free menu, particularly if you like seafood.”

— Find Me Gluten Free.com, 2014

“Dining Out: Simply put, The Narrows is a winning combination”

— The Annapolis Capital, 2011

“Superb chefs, service, sunsets a winning trifecta at The Narrows”

— The Annapolis Capital, 2015

“A lovely restaurant overlooking the water, The Narrows offers a wide menu that includes steak and chicken and vegetarian dishes, but the main attractions for those in search of regional food are crab soup, crab cakes and fried oysters.”

— RoadFood.com, 2014

“10 Baltimore-area restaurants with breathtaking views”

-Baltimore Sun, 2015

Featured in the USA TODAY Travel  Experience article “Maryland’s coolest take on crab this summer.” 

— USA TODAY, 2015

Eat Your Way To the Beach: “I sit at the bar, which overlooks the narrows (a-hah!) separating Kent Island from the mainland. The soup is good. No, the soup is great. The broth is rich, the dash of pepper just right, the crab meat clumped in thick lumps. The best I’ve ever had, to be sure.”

— The Washington
Post, 1999

Shore Style: Food and Travel- Must-visit hot spots on and around the bay

— Home & Design Magazine, 2015