Inside Seasalt
Our mission is to create a welcoming neighborhood restaurant for the people of Annapolis - a place to gather, celebrate, and enjoy fresh, beautifully prepared food. Whether you’re a local regular, returning home for Navy games, or visiting the city for the first time, we’re honored to serve dishes that reflect both the region and the people who make it special.
A Taste of Annapolis, Reimagined
Join us nightly for dinner, with the kitchen open from 5:00 PM -11:00 PM on Friday and Saturday and 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM Sunday through Thursday.
Our seafood-inspired kitchen highlights responsibly sourced fish, shellfish, and seasonal ingredients, prepared with refined technique and served with warm, attentive hospitality. We look forward to welcoming you.
John Smeallie, Yelp Review
“Everything we ordered was wonderful, and most items had a unique treatment. Outdoor patio was spacious and comfortable which afforded a welcome opportunity for us to include our dog too.”
Mike Van Camp, Google Review
“Incredible. Impeccable, friendly, attentive service imaginative food combinations using locally grown produce and fresh seafood. Everything we order was fantastic.”
Meet The Founders
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Partner
Colin Lennon is a longtime Annapolis resident whose introduction to hospitality began in his mother’s catering business in Western New York, where he learned the fundamentals of service from a young age. He has worked in bars and restaurants since his teenage years, gaining experience everywhere from Manhattan to Dublin, Ireland.
After a career as a professional soccer player and coach, Colin transitioned into commercial real estate and business development. He is currently a broker with Rosso Commercial in Annapolis, where he advises clients across the region and brings a thoughtful, relationship-driven approach to every project.
With more than twenty-five years of experience across hospitality and real estate, Colin has developed a sharp instinct for emerging trends and guest expectations. He is known for his big-picture thinking, ability to identify opportunities, and commitment to creating spaces and experiences that resonate with the community. His perspective and steady leadership help shape the long-term vision of seasalt Annapolis.
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Partner & Executive Chef
Chef Alfredo Malinis, Jr., the son of a U.S. Naval officer, moved from the Philippines to the United States at age two and has called Maryland and the Mid-Atlantic home ever since. A graduate of the Academy of Culinary Arts, he brings more than twenty years of experience as a private chef, consulting chef, and executive chef throughout the region.
Chef Alfredo’s career includes work with the James Beard House, MGM International, the Maryland Governor’s Mansion, and Iron Chef and Michelin-starred chef Marcus Samuelsson (MSG Group). Known for his grounded leadership, quiet strength, and generous hospitality, Chef Alfredo brings people together through exceptional food and a deep respect for ingredients and community.
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Partner & Beverage Director
Born and raised in Annapolis, John K. Hogan is a professional restaurateur, consultant, and bartender with more than twenty-eight years of experience in high-volume beverage service, fine dining, and hospitality leadership. He is recognized both locally and nationally for his work shaping bar programs and developing thoughtful, guest-forward restaurant concepts.
Since 2006, John has served as a senior consulting partner with BarMagic of Las Vegas, an award-winning hospitality development firm. His consulting career spans four continents and includes concept creation, team training, beverage program development, and strategic guidance for restaurants and bars seeking to elevate their guest experience.
Before founding By George Hospitality, John co-created Level Small Plates in Annapolis, an acclaimed restaurant known for its craft cocktail program and commitment to local sourcing. Today, he brings his industry knowledge, global perspective, and deep roots in the Annapolis community to Seasalt, helping guide its vision and overall guest experience.
By George Hospitality Group
By George Hospitality Group is a locally rooted hospitality company founded by Colin Lennon, Chef Alfredo Malinis, and John Hogan. We provide full-service operations management and concept development with a focus on creating authentic guest experiences, designing innovative spaces, and operating efficient and profitable restaurant and bar programs.
Process guides everything we do. As operators, we build food and beverage programs that balance creativity with operational excellence and guest value. We invest deeply in training, culture, and skill development to deliver world-class service.
We have developed, opened, managed, and consulted on more than 30 concepts across four continents and have earned recognition at the local, regional, and national levels.
In addition to hospitality operations, we offer strategic guidance on real estate decisions, an often overlooked but vital component of restaurant success. With more than twenty years of experience negotiating lease transactions for both local restaurants and national groups, Colin Lennon provides expertise in site selection, lease structuring, and franchise expansion support ensuring operators make informed decisions long before a project reaches the design or buildout stage.
If you are exploring a new concept, preparing to grow, or seeking operational or real estate guidance, our team welcomes the opportunity to collaborate.
