On the Patuxent River in Lusby, Vera’s Beachfront has been a Southern Maryland institution for decades, a sprawling, festive waterfront complex with a full bar, live music, steamed crabs, and a loyal following that makes the summer pilgrimage to Vera’s an annual tradition. The sunset views over the Patuxent are legitimately beautiful; the crab feast atmosphere is legitimately boisterous; and the combination of quality and community makes Vera’s one of the most beloved waterfront bars in Southern Maryland.