Dock and Dine: 5 Restaurants to Visit Via Boat in Pasadena, Maryland

Sandy Allen

30 Jun 2025 — 2 min read

Photo: Mike's Crab House North (Facebook)

Pasadena sits along the Patapsco River and Stoney Creek between Baltimore and Annapolis. It has emerged as a hidden gem for boaters and land-bound diners. Picture a warm breeze, the gentle lull of boats tying up at docks and waterfront restaurants serving up Maryland’s best seafood, cocktails and sunsets. Here’s a tour of the top dock and dine spots that give the area its laid‑back charm.

1. Sam & Maggie’s Dockside Grill

Photo: Sam & Maggie's Dockside Grill (Facebook)

Sam & Maggie’s Dockside Grill is located at Fairview Marina. Enjoy fresh Latin‑Caribbean inspired cuisine served outdoors beside your boat. It’s open on Friday and Saturday evenings, making it perfect for romantic sunset dinners while sharing bold scratch-made dishes. Pull up and tie up alongside a wooden dock where you’ll step into a breezy open dining area lit by string lights.

2. Mike’s Crab House North

Photo: Mike's Crab House North (Facebook)

Situated at White Rocks Marina, Mike’s Crab House North is a waterfront crabhouse with indoor and outdoor deck seating, live music, waterfront views and a festive boardwalk-style atmosphere. The family-owned restaurant features cream of crab soup and lump crabs. It’s an excellent spot to visit after a day on the water and before cruising back to a marina or private boat dock for rent.

3. The Broken Oar Bar & Grill

Photo: Broken Oar Bar & Grill (Facebook)

If you’re out and about on the Patapsco, take a cruise to the Broken Oar Bar & Grill in nearby Glen Burnie. Sushi, tacos and burgers are served dockside near creek views and private boat slips for rent.

4. Dockside Restaurant & Sports Bar

Located at Rockhold Creek at Tracy’s Landing, Dockside Restaurant & Sports Bar offers a friendly and relaxed sports bar combined with the scenery of waterfront dining. Enjoy hearty pub fare, the latest sporting events, live music and riverside views.

5. The Rumor Reel

The Rumor Reel offers a family‑friendly waterfront pub vibe with indoor/outdoor seating, a porch, a dock bar and live music. There is a full bar and easy docking for weekend lunches or breezy dinners from private boat lifts for rent.

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