Sandgates Inn - Valley Lee

Absolutely one of the best places for crabs and great seafood in the area! Very friendly atmosphere and the staff were so nice!! Right on the Patuxent River.

Sandgates is a wonderful, traditional, seafood restaurant located right on the water. The waterfront outdoor seating is a great way to enjoy the atmosphere while you enjoy a wide array of delicious seafood options. I personally enjoy the handmade crabcakes, but I've heard wonderful things about everything on the menu. I highly recommend!

Food was great, service was not so good, waitress forgot about us several times, had to get different waitress to get missed items

Used to be good. Now not so much. Should have known better than to go in when it was 1230 and we were one of only 2 parties there. It is in a beautiful location with a great view from most tables. It's too bad they do not match that with good food and service. The beer selection is sub par. We both got the soft shell crab sandwich. The crab was small but tasted good, the problem was they serve it on a cheap hamburger bun with what look like ruffles potato chips. At $18.00 it's not a cheap lunch. Seems like it would be better to charge $20-24 and include a better bun and nice fresh cut fries. The service was OK but just. Which you would expect better with only 2 people there. Time to step up the game, hire better help and serve a better food or this place will be gone, which is sad with such a beautiful location.

Right on the water, with delicious crabs and other seafood pleasantries. Sandgates has always been my family’s favorite summer spot, especially so we can enjoy some crabs! We keep coming back year after year. An old building with that classic Southern Maryland charm.