Acclaimed chef Peter Chang has not officially opened his new Annapolis spot yet, but neighbors on Bay Ridge Road are already dialing in for tables. The forthcoming restaurant is taking reservations ahead of its debut, promising Chang’s fiery Sichuan staples alongside Chesapeake seafood at the former retail space. For now, the team says it will keep things reservation-only while they wrap up finishing touches and wait on final city sign-offs, giving nearby residents first crack at the dining room they have watched slowly take shape.
Reservations Open While Inspectors Finish Their Rounds
As first reported by The Banner, the Annapolis outpost at 918 Bay Ridge Road has started taking bookings even as the team waits on final inspections from the city. According to The Banner, reservations are being handled by phone at 410-558-6958, and company representative Yan Fiorini is aiming to launch dinner service on Thursday. Until the last bits of work are finished, staff will seat only those with reservations, essentially turning the early days into a controlled soft opening.
Menu Mixes Dim Sum, Peking Duck And Bay Seafood
Early menus and the restaurant’s own online materials tease a lineup that runs from dim sum and whole Peking duck to Chesapeake Bay catfish, layered in with the spicy Sichuan dishes that made Chang a regional name. The restaurant’s site lists planned lunch and dinner hours alongside a prominent “Book a Table” prompt, while the ordering page confirms the 918 Bay Ridge Road address and repeats the 410-558-6958 contact number. Taken together, the listings suggest a kitchen built to pair Chang’s trademark peppercorn heat with local seafood and seasonal Mid-Atlantic produce. Peter Chang Annapolis and the restaurant’s ordering page on Toast lay out the early details.
What This Means For The DMV Dining Scene
Chang has been steadily growing his footprint around the D.C. region in recent years, including a College Park location that added to a small local empire. Business filings tied to the Annapolis project date back to mid-2025, signaling that this Bay Ridge Road move has been in the works for a while. The Baltimore Business Journal chronicled plans last summer for an Anne Arundel County restaurant, while The Washington Post has long detailed Chang’s evolution from embassy chef to regional restaurateur. That history helps explain the buzz around an Annapolis address, where many diners already know both the name and the level of spice-forward cooking it implies.
Local Buzz And What Comes Next
New signage and visible equipment shuffles at the former Details of Design storefront have fueled speculation among Annapolis food watchers and neighborhood blogs for months. Local outlet NapTownScoop reported that permits and property records pointed clearly to Chang’s arrival, and nearby residents say they are ready for another high-profile option on Bay Ridge Road. The exact opening date now hinges on city permitting and final inspections; until those boxes are checked, the reservation-only policy gives the team a way to gradually ramp up service while keeping the crowds manageable.
For now, anyone looking to lock in a table can call the number listed on the restaurant’s ordering page or use the booking tools on the official site. The venue is accepting reservations while staff finish the last round of city requirements. Current contact and booking details appear on the restaurant’s ordering page and its official website. Check Toast for the listing or head to Peter Chang Annapolis for menus and hours.
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