After a long, long day in real estate the thought of cooking a meal when I got home was very unappealing to me so I talked hubby into going out for something quick and close by. We headed to Edgewater, a town just a few minutes away from where we live just outside Annapolis. We had a totally different food venue on our mind when we saw the Wharfside Bar and Grill come into view. Having said many a time we should try this place out we decided tonight was the night.

Not knowing what to expect from this little restaurant located on the side of Route 214 we parked the car and looked around. The marguee said it was prime rib night and from the looks of the full parking lot it was a favorite night to be here. So we ventured inside to see for ourselves.

Upon opening the door we were greeted with the unexpected, at least for me. There is no waiting area. No indeed. From the moment you open the door you are IN the restaurant amidst all the buzz of a roomful of happy customers enjoying themselves.  The waitress saw us from across the room and said come on in and make yourself comfortable. We have two tables available a two seater and a four. Since it was only the two of us we of course took the two seater near the back of the room.

As we sat down I told our waitress, Debbie was her name, that this was our first visit and I was quite surprised at what I saw. I was expecting something totally different as far as decor and she just laughed and said a lot of people think that.

The restaurant, though small in size is not small in ambiance. Tastefully decorated with corian high top tables, an L shaped bar off to one side and a few TV's along the wall, this restaurant exudes a very comfortable and welcoming style. Off to one side from where we were sitting is an outside eating area decked out with beautiful flowers. This evening was chilly so no one was there but what a nice place to eat on a warmer day or evening.

Since it was prime rib night that is what we ordered and were not disappointed. The cuts were tender, the  aujus was perfect along with the creamy horseradish sauce for dipping.  We were given a choice of two sides with our meal and we both chose the salad and baked potato. The salad was wonderful with nuts and dried cranberries and the potato was cooked just right.

It was not long before I saw a familiar face while there. A real estate colleague came out from behind the bar area and started making her way around to each table greeting those of us who were dining. When she made her way to ours I learned that Wharfside is owned by her hubby. Small world for sure.

We finished our meal and ordered a dessert to go and headed out the door. As we made our way to our car we both said what a nice surprise this little restuarant was. We were glad we had stopped in.

Wharfside Bar and Grill is certainly a trip worth taking when looking for a casual yet friendly dining experience. The wonderful atmosphere, good food and reasonable prices will delight you on any night (except for Mondays when they are closed).

Oh, and if you get Debbie as your waitress the service will be delightful too.

About the Author- Martha Brown is a Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) whose passion is homes in the Annapolis MD area and surrounding communities. Her goal is to help her clients understand the real estate market and to then be able to make sound real estate decisions. Martha is a 3rd generation Annapolitan who writes about her experiences in and out of the real estate market. Her passion has carried over to her granddaughter, Nichole, who is her partner in business. Between the two of them they offer a wide and full range of real estate services that cover 4 counties bordering Annapolis MD. Martha has been in the real estate business for 17 years of which all have been associated with Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., the largest independently owned real estate company in the Mid Atlantic.

Martha can be reached  at 800-735-5122 X5011 or Martha@TheRealEstate-Lady.com

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