For "haute cuisine"

1. Marcel's, 24th and Pennsylvania, NW
2. Caucus Room, 9th and D, NW
3. Gallileo, 21st and L, NW

For German/middle European

1. Old Europe, Wisconsin and Calvert, NW
2. Old Stein Inn, Route 214, Mayo, MD (5 miles south and 4 miles east of Annapolis)

For steakhouse food:

1. The Prime Rib, K between 20th and 21st NW
2. Lewnes' (in the Eastport district of Annapolis)

For all you can eat:

1. Fogo de Chao, 11th and Pennsylvania Ave NW

For killer ribs:

1. Johnny Boys', US 301 South, La Plata, MD

For moderately priced but good food:

1. Tom Sarris' Orleans House, Rosslyn, VA
2. The Fish Market, Old Town Alexandria
3. The Daily Grill, 18th and M, NW

Crab Houses:

1. Robertson's, Popes Creek MD (about MP 9 off US 301 in Charles Co., MD)
2. Cantler's, St. Margarets, MD (east of Annapolis but before the Bay Bridge)