Schaefer’s Canal House is conveniently located in the historic town of Chesapeake City, Maryland directly on the North side of the C&D Canal. We are more than just a restaurant, banquet hall, and marina we provide a nautical setting that is has atmosphere, energetic, and most of all memorable . Schaefer’s has played a special role in the local history for decades since the original founder John Schaefer’s first opened the front door. Today, Schaefer’s Canal House still is a place where locals and visitors from every walk of life come together and share special moments with family and friends. So enjoy your visit with us and welcome to Schaefer’s Canal House!
Seafood, steaks & sandwiches are served in a nautical-themed setting with a patio & live bands. Based on 3 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
208 Bank St, Chesapeake City, MD 21915
Phone: (410) 885-7200
Social Profile: 
Hours
| Saturday | 11 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–10 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
|
11 AM–10 PM
Hours might differ
|
| Tuesday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–11 PM |
Menu
… View more
Menu Photos
Photo Gallery
Order and Reservations
Reservations: schaeferscanalhouse.com
Reviews
Larry
The service was awesome!!! Food was fresh and delicious. Definitely will be a frequent guest here. My wife enjoyed her Birthday. Happy wife Happy Life
… more
Venus Kincaid
My daughter-in-laws surprise 30th birthday party. We had a good time celebrating. The restaurant was accommodating and staff were friendly. The food is really good. My only complaint and reason for 4 instead of 5 stars is our group had 2 different servers and they weren’t in sync at all. The majority of the group received the meals before some of us had even ordered. This also led to some having to leave to get home for the kids, before the cake was served. Otherwise it was a great evening with family and friends.
… more
James Mauro
We loved it! We sat outside and had a great view of the bridge and canal. The food, atmosphere, and service were all great. I had the C&D Jambalaya. It was really delicious. However, I would advise not getting it when it’s hot outside because it is spicey! I loved it, but sweated the entire time. The cold beer helped. We also had the peel and eat shrimp as an appetizer and it was really great. We all at a great time there and got a beautiful sunset to add to our experience. Mine meal was a little pricey, but well worth it. Parking can be a challenge.
… more
Jorge Gilces
Overall, the Schaefer Canal House is an excellent choice for a family meal or a special occasion. With its beautiful views, delicious food, and welcoming atmosphere, it’s easy to see why this restaurant is a favorite among locals and visitors alike. I spent my anniversary there and definitely enjoyed
… more
J Q
Great location near the water. Great appetizers including Seafood nachos, Conch, Oyster sampler and Thai chili calamari. Tacos (fish and shrimp) were bland.
… more
Ismail Bhad
Visited this place on Aug3 2023 for dinner with three other guests. Atmosphere is good as it’s by the river and scenic and that’s what you are paying for . This was a second chance we were giving this place having been there for breakfast last six months and were very disappointed with their food. I ordered a seafood Poboy and I took pictures of the sad dish that arrived at the table with lettuce that no restaurant should ever serve and to make matters worse I found hair in the food too so at that point I stopped eating and drew this to the attention of the waitress. Food for two of my party guests was cold and the only dish that was edible was the Cassedea that was ordered by our fourth guest. Following two bad experiences I am afraid we will not be returning here and the least that should have happened was that the restaurant should have apologized and taken remedial action and assured us of their intentions. We have successfully run highly successful business including a restaurant in New Jersey and to be honest we would never have let any food go out of the kitchen as you’ll see in the pictures I am posting . This is simply negligence and disgraceful. Even the waiting staff should have questioned it because when I pointed it out to her she agreed that the food should never have been let out of the kitchen . We paid in full and left never to return again to throw money down the drain like this and leave hungry. Would you eat this lettuce and the rest of the food when you see the hair in there!
… more
Russell Roark
It’s a bit of a wait but typical for the Schaefers Canal House located on the C&D canal. On a busy Saturday evening our server “Ryan” was awesome…went the extra mile to get our order and drinks in so we did not go hungry or thirsty very long. I ordered the Black and Blue burger, although this place has a large selection of seafood.
… more
Sophia Mirza
The lobster melt sandwich is literally amazing and I always order it every time I go. It comes with a side so I usually pick caesar salad which is also amazing.
… more
Gregory Warren
We sat out on the upper deck. Nice view of the river and the bridge. Food was delicious and the waitress was friendly and attentive.
… more
Audrey Clemens
We had a great time at Schaefer’s. The waitstaff was very accommodating the view is spectacular. The food was really well done and great menu.Everything was great!
… more
… View more