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The long-awaited return of indoor dining on the Bay by Krista Pfunder Dining on seafood and other Chesapeake fare while relaxing and enjoying views of the water is paradise for those looking to fully immerse themselves in Bay living at its finest. Whether pulling your boat up to the dock of a waterfront restaurant or strolling over from a quaint bayfront town, the Chesapeake lifestyle can be enjoyed by all. We’ve put together a list of our favorite spots in Maryland and Virginia to grab a bite and soak up a water view. No boat? No problem. You can still experience what it feels like to dock and dine. In Cecil County, Maryland, three eateries have tour boats that dock right there—
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Chesapeake Inn Restaurant and Marina, Schaefer’s Canal House and The Wellwood. The restaurants on the following pages are as unique as the Bay itself. From a crab joint able to catch and hold blue crabs under its docks to offer fresh soft-shell crabs, to a restaurant housed on a 400-year-old historic fort, you’ll find more than just a place to satisfy your appetite. You’ll likely come away knowing a little more about the area around you. Because the restaurants on these pages pride themselves on sharing and celebrating the heritage, history and bounty of the Bay.