1397 Generals Hwy., Crownsville, 410-923-1606, luresbarandgrille.com

For nearly a decade-and-a-half, Lures Bar & Grille has operated on Generals Highway. Located across the street from the historic Crownsville Hospital, it’s one of the few restaurants cars pass by before the Westfield Annapolis Mall.

Tristan Soja, part owner of the restaurant, says that the coastal-themed establishment has no special secret. Other than “keeping things new and fresh” with its food and cocktails, the service it provides is habitual quality checking, he said.

The ambience is not just defined by the light blue color theme and fish that decorate the walls. “Ambience starts as soon as you walk in the door,” he said.

It’s carried from the host, to and from the table by the servers and with little goldfish garnishes that decorate each plate. Their cocktails may be seasonal, but outdoor dining is a year-round affair in a pavilion with heaters. Soja describes it as a “casual vibe with kind of upscale food and cocktails.”

— Megan Loock