DINNER EVENTS
Annapolis True Crime:
A Story Telling Dinner at O'Brien's Tavern
Wed, Nov. 19, 2025 · 7:00–9:00 PM | Doors 6:30 PM | $85
New stories, new crimes, new criminals! Join us as O’Brien’s Oyster Bar & Seafood Tavern turns into a crime scene—of the historical kind. Storyteller Melissa Huston serves up brand-new Maryland true-crime tales and new evidence & updates on audience favorites. Expect political intrigue and felony witchcraft & execution, a 19th-century kidnapping gang, the scandalous “Baltimore Borgia”, an early-20th-century unsolved, a 1980 missing-person case, and a 1990s Valentine’s Day murder—all drawn from period newspapers, court records, and archives. Come hungry for dinner…and for answers.
PAST EVENTS
Maryland Witches: A Halloween Storytelling Dinner
Halloween Night · 7:30–9:30 PM | Doors 6:45 PM | Luna Blu
This Halloween, join storyteller Melissa Huston for an evening of chilling history and unforgettable food. She’ll bring to life the real stories of Maryland’s witch trials—including some that unfolded not far from the cozy warmth of Luna Blu itself.
Luna Blu has crafted a special curated menu for the night—designed to pair perfectly with spine-tingling tales from Maryland’s dark past.
Seats are limited, and this is one Halloween experience you won’t find anywhere else.
Reserve your seat now for a night where witchcraft, history, and fine dining come together in the heart of Annapolis.
Luna Blu · 36 West St, Downtown Annapolis
This Halloween season, history gets a killer twist.
Annapolis has seen it all—murder, kidnapping, scandal, witch trials, hangings, and even a serial killer. On October 30, we’re bringing the city’s most shocking true crimes to life at the legendary Middleton Tavern.
Join us for Murder at Middleton’s, an exclusive Annapolis True Crime Dinner where centuries of dark headlines and whispered secrets unfold right where it all happened.
Your ticket includes:
– A welcome cocktail to start the night
– A 3-course dinner at one of Annapolis’s most infamous taverns
– Non-alcoholic beverages and gratuity
Doors at 6:30 PM | Dinner & storytelling 7–9 PM
Middleton Tavern, Downtown Annapolis
$90 per person | Limited seating
Get ready for a night of real crimes, twisted tales, and chilling history—perfect for Halloween thrill-seekers.
Reserve your seat now… before it disappears.
MENU
Crab Cake Sandwich - our Jumbo Lump Crab Cake served on a bun with lettuce and tomato. Served with Tartar sauce and fries.
Crab Cake Dinner - One Junbo Lump Crab Cake, topped with imperial sauce, and served with mashed potatoes and mixed veggies.
Penne Vodka w/ Chicken - Penne pasta with red pepper cream sauce and red pepper flakes. Can be served w/o Chicken for vegetarian option.
French Dip Sandwich - Shaved Roast Beef with provolone cheese on a toasted baguette. Served with a side of Bordelaise and fries.
Smokehouse Brisket Sandwich - Smoked Brisket, pickles, coleslaw and onion straws on a toasted baguette. Served with a side of BBQ sauce and fries.
REPEAT PERFORMANCE! LAST EVENT SOLD OUT
IN LESS THAN 48 HOURS! DON'T WAIT TO BOOK!
Step into the darker side of Annapolis’ history with an unforgettable evening of true crime and fine dining on the Waterfront with Annapolis Ghost Tours and Bread and Butter Kitchen. Join storyteller Melissa Huston for a curated dinner paired with chilling tales of unsolved murders, notorious killers, witch trials, public hangings, and historic injustices that still echo along the waterfront. Local history has never tasted so deadly.
Annapolis True Crime Dinner at Luna Blu Ristorante Italiano on Monday, July 14, with Melissa from Annapolis Tours & Crawls.
Redefining dinner and a show! Pairing a 3-course meal with historical stories about Annapolis' unsolved murders, a serial killer, the hangman’s noose, injustice, witch trials, and more.
Tickets are $80 each, which includes 90 minutes of tales of death and horror, a three-course dinner, non-alcoholic beverages, and the server's gratuity. 21+ event
Cash Bar Available!
Doors at 6:30 pm, Dinner & Storytelling 7:00 pm-8:30 pm. Assigned seating, so you will hopefully make new friends. Let us know if you are part of a larger group.
Menu Options (There-Course Meal)
First Course (Choose 1):
Watermelon Salad
over baby arugula with feta and balsamic glaze
Bruschetta
Local tomatoes tossed with basil, garlic, and EVOO
Burrata
with dried figs, pistachios, and prosciutto with balsamic glaze over baby arugula
Second Course (Choose 1):
Caprese Risotto
Arborio rice with heirloom cherry tomatoes, basil, and fresh mozzarella
Penne alla Vodka
Penne with prosciutto and peas in a rose sauce
Spaghetti al Ragu
Spaghetti with our tomato meat sauce
Picatta (Chicken or Salmon)
with capers in a lemon wine sauce over sautéed spinach
Tortellini alla Romana
Tri color cheese tortellini with mushrooms and sausage in a parmigiano sauce
Third Course (Choose 1):
Chocolate Mousse
Zabaglione with Berries
Menu items can be prepared gluten-free, vegetarian, or dairy-free upon request
LAST EVENT SOLD OUT IN 6 DAYS! DON'T WAIT TO BOOK!
37 of 50 Tickets already sold in first 12 hours!
Step into the darker side of Annapolis’ history with an unforgettable evening of true crime and fine dining on the Waterfront with Annapolis Ghost Tours and Bread and Butter Kitchen. Join storyteller Melissa Huston for a curated dinner paired with chilling tales of unsolved murders, notorious killers, witch trials, public hangings, and historic injustices that still echo along the waterfront. Local history has never tasted so deadly.
Annapolis True Crime Dinner at Luna Blu Ristorante Italiano on Monday, July 14, with Melissa from Annapolis Tours & Crawls.
Redefining dinner and a show! Pairing a 3-course meal with historical stories about Annapolis' unsolved murders, a serial killer, the hangman’s noose, injustice, witch trials, and more.
Tickets are $80 each, which includes 90 minutes of tales of death and horror, a three-course dinner, non-alcoholic beverages, and the server's gratuity. 21+ event
Cash Bar Available!
Doors at 6:30 pm, Dinner & Storytelling 7:00 pm-8:30 pm. Assigned seating, so you will hopefully make new friends. Let us know if you are part of a larger group.
Menu Options (There-Course Meal)
First Course (Choose 1):
Watermelon Salad
over baby arugula with feta and balsamic glaze
Bruschetta
Local tomatoes tossed with basil, garlic, and EVOO
Burrata
with dried figs, pistachios, and prosciutto with balsamic glaze over baby arugula
Second Course (Choose 1):
Caprese Risotto
Arborio rice with heirloom cherry tomatoes, basil, and fresh mozzarella
Penne alla Vodka
Penne with prosciutto and peas in a rose sauce
Spaghetti al Ragu
Spaghetti with our tomato meat sauce
Picatta (Chicken or Salmon)
with capers in a lemon wine sauce over sautéed spinach
Tortellini alla Romana
Tri color cheese tortellini with mushrooms and sausage in a parmigiano sauce
Third Course (Choose 1):
Chocolate Mousse
Zabaglione with Berries
Menu items can be prepared gluten-free, vegetarian, or dairy-free upon request
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Murder on the Waterfront
At Bread and Butter Kitchen in Eastport
(303 Second St A, Annapolis)
LAST EVENT SOLD OUT IN 12 DAYS! DON'T WAIT TO BOOK!
Step into the darker side of Annapolis’ history with an unforgettable evening of true crime and fine dining on the Waterfront with Annapolis Ghost Tours and Bread and Butter Kitchen. Join storyteller Melissa Huston for a curated dinner paired with chilling tales of unsolved murders, notorious killers, witch trials, public hangings, and historic injustices that still echo along the waterfront. Local history has never tasted so deadly.
Murder on the Waterfront: Delve into a chilling world of true crime, sinister murder, and a tapestry of twisted tales from Haunted Annapolis’ long and sordid history.
Redefine dinner and a show! Pairing a curated meal with historical stories about Haunted Annapolis' unsolved murders, a serial killer, the hangman’s noose, injustice, witch trials, and more.
Tickets are $75 each, which includes 90-mins of tales of death and horrors, a curated menu, complimentary Beer, Wine, and Non-alcoholic beverages, and server's gratuity. 21+ event
Doors at 6:30 pm, Dinner & Storytelling 7:00 pm-8:30
Curated Menu:
Adult Beverages:
Complimentary Beer and Wine Included
Soft Drinks:
Complimentary Soft Drinks Included
Dinner Menu:
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Beet Hummus with Grilled Pita
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Green Tomato Gazpacho
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Roasted Beet & Citrus Salad
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Grilled Chicken Skewers, Seasonal Veggie Skewers, & Chilled Herb Farro Salad
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Death By Chocolate Brownies with Berry Coulis
For more information, contact annapolis@toursandcrawls.com with your request and our events team will usually get back to you within 24 hours. Or, call us at 443-534-0043
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Murder & Mimosas:
Annapolis True Crime:
Mother’s Day Brunch at the Federal House
Give Moms what they really want this Mother’s Day: murder, mimosas, and a front-row seat for the twisted tales of Annapolis. Treat the true crime queen in your life to an adults-only Storytelling brunch!
Sip on Mimosas while local storyteller Melissa Huston unpacks Annapolis’s most fascinating real-life crime stories from the last 150 years—unsolved murders, wrongful convictions, a missing woman, and local serial killers.
PLUS: A special presentation by Forensic Psychologist Dr. Cerise Vablais:
"Women Who Murder" – a chilling deep dive into the psychology, cases, and motives behind female killers through the centuries.
👯♀️ Gather your friends, mothers, and murder-curious brunch buddies for an all-inclusive plated brunch and access to our bottomless mimosa bar.
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🔪 Real crimes. Local stories.
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📍 Federal House Bar & Grille (22 Market Space)
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📅 Mother’s Day – Sunday, May 11
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🕙 Doors Open 10:30 AM, Event Begins 11 AM - 1 PM
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Tickets are $90 and include brunch with fresh fruit and desserts, NA Beverages, and service gratuity.
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ADD: Bottomless Mimosas for an additional $21. 🍾🥂
Note: Seating is limited
Menu: (Orders taken upon arrival)
Crab and Avocado Benedict
Two (2) Poached Eggs set on top of English Muffins. Topped with Jumbo Lump Crab Meat
and Sliced Avocado, drizzled with Hollandaise Sauce. Served with Home Fries
Cinnamon Roll Breakfast Sandwich
Applewood Bacon, Cheddar Cheese, Scrambled Eggs on a Pressed Cinnamon Roll.
Served with Home Fries.
Breakfast Burrito
Scrambled Eggs, Chorizo Sausage, Jack & Cheddar Cheeses, and Guacamole
Wrapped in a Flour Tortilla and Drizzled with Cheese Sauce. Served with Home Fried
Potatoes.
Avocado Toast
Multi-Grain Toast, Fresh Avocado Spread, Sliced Cherry Tomatoes, Pecans and Feta
Cheese. Served with Two (2) Eggs Cooked to Order, Sautéed Spinach, and Mushrooms.
Fluffy Pancakes A La Carte
Three (3) Golden Brown, Fluffy, Buttermilk Pancakes Served with Syrup, Butter,
Powdered Sugar, and Strawberries. Includes a Side of Bacon.
Steak and Eggs
Twelve Ounce T-Bone Steak and Two (2) Eggs Cooked to Your Liking. Served with
Cilaquiles (Corn Tortillas and Red Salsa) Queso Fresco, Guacamole, Sour Cream
and Garnished with Cilantro and Diced Onions.
Dessert and Fruit platter included
Seating will be pre-assigned, and all efforts will be made to ensure you sit with your party. Please let us know if there is another party you would like to be with/near (there is a space for this when booking). To guarantee that large groups are together, there is the option of purchasing a table that seats up to 10 people for $900.
April 17, 2025 @ 6:30pm
at Stan & Joe's Lounge
Annapolis True Crime: A Dinner to Die For!
At Stan & Joe's Upstairs Lounge (37 West St, Annapolis)
LAST EVENT SOLD OUT IN 10 DAYS! DON'T WAIT TO BOOK!
It’s an Annapolis True Crime Dinner for a date night or friends night out, in the Upstairs Lounge at Stan and Joe’s with Melissa from Annapolis Ghost Tours & Crawls.
A Dinner to Die For: Delve into a chilling world of true crime, sinister murder, and a tapestry of twisted tales from Haunted Annapolis’ long and sordid history.
Redefine dinner and a show! Pairing a coursed meal with historical stories about Haunted Annapolis' unsolved murders, a serial killer, the hangman’s noose, injustice, witch trials, and more.
Tickets are $85 each, which includes 90-mins of tales of death and horrors, spooky welcome cocktail, dinner, and non-alcoholic beverages and server's gratuity. 21+ event
Doors at 6:30 pm, Dinner & Storytelling 7:00 pm-8:30
Menu Options:
Welcome Cocktail:
TBA
First Course: (choice of one)
Caesar Salad, House Salad, Cream of Crab Soup, or Zesty Tomato Parmesan Soup
Entrée Course: (choice of one)*
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Cajun Shrimp Alfredo - Plump Cajun Shrimp Alfredo with pasta and garlic bread.
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Big Dipper - Slow-cooked Prime Rib Sandwich, served with Au Jus, fingerling potatoes, and seasonal parmesan veggies.
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Chicken Cordon Bleu - Chicken stuffed with Tavern ham and Swiss cheese. With fingerling potatoes and seasonal veggies.
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Salmon Almondine - Pan Seared Atlantic Salmon with toasted almonds & honey lemon glaze over rice with seasonal veggies
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Vegetarian: El Zucc-ano - (Meatless Cubano Sandwich) with grilled zucchini, mustard spread, pickle, and melted Swiss with a side of fingerlings and veggies.
*Entrées served with rice or potato and the day's vegetable.
CASH BAR, APPETIZERS & DESSERT AVAILABLE AL A CARTE
Server Gratuity is included in ticket price.
For more information, contact annapolis@toursandcrawls.com with your request and our events team will usually get back to you within 24 hours. Or, call us at 443-534-0043
Rams Head Tavern
(33 West St, Annapolis)
LAST EVENT SOLD OUT IN 10 DAYS!
DON'T WAIT TO BOOK!
It’s an Annapolis True Crime Dinner for a date night or friends night out at Rams Head Tavern with Melissa from Annapolis Ghost Tours & Crawls.
A Storyteller Experience: Delve into a chilling world of true crime, sinister murder, and a tapestry of twisted tales from Haunted Annapolis’ long and sordid history.
Redefine dinner and a show! Pairing a coursed meal with historical stories about Haunted Annapolis' unsolved murders, a serial killer, the hangman’s noose, injustice, witch trials, and more.
Tickets are $75 each, which includes 90-mins of tales of death and horrors, spooky welcome cocktail, dinner, and non-alcoholic beverages and server's gratuity. 21+ event
Doors at 6:30 pm, Dinner & Storytelling 7:00 pm-8:30
Menu Options:
Simple Salmon:
Grilled salmon, roasted asparagus, rice pilaf, lemon herb infused olive oil, sea salt
Chicken Benedetta
Porcini ravioli, pan-roasted chicken breast, artichoke, spinach, tomato, rosé basil sauce, shaved parmesan
Crispy Duck Tacos:
Teriyaki duck breast, cilantro lime slaw, cucumber namasu, coconut wasabi, rice and stir fry vegetables
Vegan Chorizo Bowl:
Vegan Chorizo, black beans, rice pilaf, Mexican crema, tomato, corn chips
Shepards Pie:
Ground beef, carrots, peas, gravy, mashed potatoes
Dessert Course: (Choose One)
Flourless Chocolate Tort
Limoncello Cheesecake
CASH BAR & APPETIZERS AVAILABLE AL A CARTE
Server Gratuity is included in ticket price.
For more information, contact annapolis@toursandcrawls.com with your request and our events team will usually get back to you within 24 hours. Or, call us at 443-534-0043
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!
February 28, 2025 @6:30pm:
Annapolis True Crime: A Dinner to Die For!
At Stan & Joe's Upstairs Lounge (37 West St, Annapolis)
LAST EVENT SOLD OUT IN 8 DAYS! DON'T WAIT TO BOOK!
It’s an Annapolis True Crime Dinner for a date night or friends night out, in the Lounge at Stan and Joe’s with Melissa from Annapolis Ghost Tours & Crawls.
A Dinner to Die For: Delve into a chilling world of true crime, sinister murder, and a tapestry of twisted tales from Haunted Annapolis’ long and sordid history.
Redefine dinner and a show! Pairing a coursed meal with historical stories about Haunted Annapolis' unsolved murders, a serial killer, the hangman’s noose, injustice, witch trials, and more.
Tickets are $85 each, which includes 90-mins of tales of death and horrors, spooky welcome cocktail, dinner, and non-alcoholic beverages and server's gratuity. 21+ event
Doors at 6:30 pm, Dinner & Storytelling 7:00 pm-8:30
Menu Options:
Welcome Cocktail:
Sparkling White Wine
First Course: (choice of one)
Winter Crab Soup (aka 50/50), Chili, Caesar or Garden Salad
Entrée Course: (choice of one)*
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Chesapeake Chicken - Chicken topped with Crab Imperial and Spinach Cream Sauce
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Island Salmon- Fresh salmon topped with a Mango Chutney
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Tenderloin Medallions - Tender sirloin bites glazed in bourbon.
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Vegetarian - Zucchini Noodles Diablo
*Entrées served with rice or potato and the day's vegetable.
CASH BAR, APPETIZERS & DESSERT AVAILABLE AL A CARTE
Server Gratuity is included in ticket price.
For more information, contact annapolis@toursandcrawls.com with your request and our events team will usually get back to you within 24 hours. Or, call us at 443-534-0043
Valentine's Day Dinner is SOLD OUT!
February 14, 2025 @6:30pm:
Bloody Valentine: True Crime Dinner at Stan & Joe's Lounge
It’s a Bloody Valentine’s date night in the Lounge at Stan and Joe’s with Melissa from Annapolis Ghost Tours & Crawls.
A Night to Die For: Delve into a chilling world of true crime, sinister murder, and a tapestry of twisted tales from Haunted Annapolis’ long and sordid history.
Redefine dinner and a show! Pairing a coursed meal with historical stories about Haunted Annapolis' unsolved murders, a serial killer, the hangman’s noose, injustice, witch trials, and more.
Tickets are $85 each, which includes 90-mins of tales of death and horrors, spooky welcome cocktail, dinner, and non-alcoholic beverages and server's gratuity. 21+ event
Doors at 6:30 pm, Dinner & Storytelling 7:00 pm-8:30
Menu Options:
First Course: (choice of one)
Winter Crab Soup, Chili, Caesar or Garden Salad
Second Course: (choice of one)*
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Chesapeake Chicken - Chicken topped with Crab Imperial and Spinach Cream Sauce
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Island Salmon- Fresh salmon topped with a Mango Chutney
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Tenderloin Medallions - Tender sirloin bites glazed in bourbon.
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Vegetarian - Zucchini Noodles Diablo
*Entrées served with rice or potato and the day's vegetable.
Gratuity is included in ticket price.
For more information, contact annapolis@toursandcrawls.com with your request and our events team will usually get back to you within 24 hours. Or, call us at 443-534-0043
RATES:
$85 per guest
Includes:
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Spooky Welcome Cocktail
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Dinner (your choice of appetizer and entree w/sides)
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Non-Alcoholic Beverages (excludes Mocktails)
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90-mins of tales of death and horrors by local historian Melissa Huston
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Gratuity
