Fresh, Local, and Welcoming — A Favorite Downtown Annapolis Small Plates Lounge
If you’re exploring Annapolis restaurants and looking for a place where craft, comfort, and community come together, welcome to Level. We’ve built our menu around a simple promise: source thoughtfully, cook from scratch, and treat every guest like a regular. That means partnering with local and regional farms whenever possible, celebrating Annapolis small plates that feature seafood when it’s at its peak, and designing small plates that are perfect for sharing, tasting, and talking.
Level sources as many ingredients as possible from local and regional area farms. We are one of the first restaurants in Annapolis to do this on a large scale. From the kitchen to the bar, our dishes and cocktails are made from scratch. Local favorites include our fried Brussels Sprouts and of course our infamous Burrata. Come discover the extraordinary flavors, warm hospitality and shareable plates in Annapolis that set us apart. Ready to tantalize your taste buds? Your table is waiting!
At Level, our Annapolis small plates are not just a menu item; they are an experience that brings friends and family together.
Our Food Philosophy: Seasonal, Chesapeake-Inspired, and Made From Scratch
Being a coastal city shapes what we cook and how we cook it. Annapolis seafood isn’t just a category on our menu; it’s a connection to the Bay and to the producers who sustain it. When local oysters are briny and bright, we let them shine with minimal interference; when rockfish or blue crab are in season, we highlight them in small plates that balance freshness with a bit of culinary play. As seasons turn, we pivot to what’s tasting best right now—greens in spring, tomatoes and corn in summer, squash and roots in fall—so there’s always something lively and timely on the table.
Join us for the best Annapolis happy hours before dinner—cocktails and small plates 4–6 PM, Sun–Fri.
Dietary-Friendly Dining: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, and Vegan Options
We want everyone at your table to feel cared for. That’s why so many of our Annapolis small plates are naturally adaptable—and why we train our team to help you navigate the menu with confidence.
How we help:
- Clear guidance: Many plates can be prepared gluten-free (GF), dairy-free (DF), or vegan (V) with simple adjustments (swapping a sauce, omitting cheese or butter, or choosing a different garnish).
- From-scratch flexibility: Because we make sauces, dressings, and condiments in-house, we often have control over what goes in—making substitutions straightforward.
- Transparent prep: Tell us your dietary needs when you’re seated. We’ll walk through the menu, note easy modifications, and coordinate with the kitchen to reduce cross-contact where possible.
Gluten-Free guests: Look for dishes built around produce, proteins, and grains that are naturally GF. Many of our seafood and vegetable dishes can be prepared without breading or gluten-containing sauces. If an item includes croutons, crostinis, baguette or a gluten-based component, we can often remove or replace it. Please note that while we are careful, our kitchen is not a certified gluten-free facility.
Dairy-Free guests: Butter and cheese appear in some preparations, but a large portion of our menu can be made DF by using olive oil finishes, swapping a sauce, or omitting a garnish. Our team will happily steer you to dairy-free crowd-pleasers and let you know where substitutions are seamless for our small plates options.
Vegan guests: We feature plenty of vegetable-forward plates and are always happy to suggest a satisfying plant-based lineup. Many items become vegan by substituting a dressing, choosing a plant-based aioli, or skipping cheese. If you’re planning a vegan celebration or date night, let us know in advance and we’ll curate a set of plates that feel abundant and exciting.
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Annapolis Seafood, Thoughtfully Paired
Seafood shines when it’s handled with care and paired with bright, balanced flavors. That may mean citrus and herbs one week, warm spices and roasted vegetables the next. Because we plate in small formats, you can taste widely: one seafood dish, one veg-forward plate, one rich and cozy share, and something crisp or tangy to reset your palate. If you’d like pairing ideas—from a crisp white wine to a fruit-forward cocktail—our team will make thoughtful suggestions from our Libations Menu that complement the dish rather than overpower it. This is why Level is the favorite local Annapolis Small Plates Lounge.
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