Now that spinach has been deemed a performance-enhancing vegetable, Popeye's future shortstop career hinges on his transition to oxymoronic jumbo shrimp. Get a sailor's worth of energizing seafood with today's deal: for $22, you get $45 worth of upscale fare and drinks at Carrol's Creek in Annapolis. Customers can sample Carrol's famous steaks and seafood during lunch or dinner, or on Sunday morning for a special brunch buffet.

Holding up port in the Annapolis City Marina for more than 25 years, Carrol's Creek serves up finely grilled steaks and fresh local seafood with a lively dockside view of the Spa Creek harbor. The lunch menu presents a star line-up of aquatic delicacies such as a glamorous herb-encrusted rockfish fillet roasted with sautéed baby spinach, lovely lady jumbo crab lumps, and a tomato pesto risotto ($18), or a fried oyster po' boy sandwich made of pearl-less mollusks fried fresh and served on a roll with horseradish aioli ($11.50). Dinner allows a repeat performance of lunchtime favorites mixed with new appetizers such as Acapulco-style ceviche, which combines tilapia with onions, tomatoes, avocado, and fresh cilantro ($9), and caesar salad for two, made tableside so diners can witness the ritualistic slaughter of romaine hearts before devouring them with special dressing and freshly grated imported cheese ($15). Maryland jumbo crab-cakes are bursting with garlic-and-herb potatoes ($30), and a grilled filet mignon comes slathered with caramelized sweet onions, wild mushrooms, and a merlot glace to satisfy the largest land-loving appetites ($29).

Regardless of the time of day, diners can indulge in Carrol's popular Maryland cream-of-crab soup, which marries jumbo lump crabmeat with a rich a creamy stock laced with sherry ($7), while those who prefer their portside port in a glass can choose a potent potable from the impressive wine list. Sunday buffet-brunch ($21.95 per person, includes choice of Bloody Mary, Champagne, or mimosa) allows diners to stick their tridents in a tapestry of dishes, and live jazz on Saturday nights from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. helps amorous couples relive their most treasured under-the-sea dance memories.

Not valid for Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, or New Year's Eve.

Reviews

More than 250 OpenTable reviewers give Carrol's Creek an average of 4.2 stars; TripAdvisors give it an average of 3.5 owl eyes, and Yelpers also give it a 3.5-star average:

• The scallops were exceptional, the view was one of the best in Annapolis, we arrived by water taxi, the service was superb - we'll be back. – OpenTable reviewer who dined on 9/11/2010
• We have dined here consistently over the past 10 years and I have never had a bad meal. Actually I have only had excellent food and service. It is not inexpensive, but the portions are huge for this high quality food. I would suggest this restaurant to everyone. The filet of beef tenderloin is amazing. – Navyspouse, TripAdvisor
• Sunday brunch was very good, and would suggest it to anyone who is a brunch fan. – Larry B., Yelp