This food was so good. I got shrimp and grits, fried catfish and grits as well as gumbo. Every dish…read morewas so delicious. The service was nice and pretty fast. Great portions and taste like home cooking. I thoroughly enjoyed the food. The restaurant is inside this building that has other restaurants inside and a bar. I forget the name though. Nice concept. The building has open windows all around so you can see the different restaurants inside. I'll be back in this area pretty soon and will definitely come back to enjoy a meal that tastes like good creole home cooking. Pictures do no justice.

Creole Soul is definitely a taste of New Orleans right here in Baltimore. You can truly feel the…read moreheart and soul in every dish. The Creole salmon and grits topped with shrimp were rich, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. And the beignets? pillowy, layered and flaky and warm. I kept telling my partner they taste like heaven, I can't put it into better words than that! We also had the fries and their jungle juice, which was bold and unforgettable. It looks like tea but it's all juice! It's clear the love and intention is put into everything coming out of that kitchen--and to top it off, the head chef is so sweet and friendly. You can feel the passion not just in the food, but in the whole experience. It's located inside R house, so the ambience is modern, with a few southern touches behind the counter! If you're craving soulful Southern comfort food with real depth, Creole Soul delivers. Easily one of the best soul food meals I've had in Baltimore so far.

Enjoyed a wonderful seafood dinner last night with a group of friends, the food was amazing…read more The Service received from Christian was spot on, top notch, very nice, polished, and attentive. It made our night out standing. Looking forward to returning very soon and requesting Christians Section.

Sad to have give such a low score because the jumbo crab cake was very good, however I can not get…read morepast the fact that they charged me a gratuity charge (I think it was 15%) because I asked for a to go box to take home my leftovers and did it in a sneaky way without any upfront disclosure. So it cost me $10-15 to for a plastic takeout container. Had I not looked at the customer copy of the bill I would have not only not known but I would have tipped based on the total which already included the additional gratuity charge (which was not disclosed on the merchant copy). This is so unnecessary and ruined what would have been a good experience. They said it was a "sharing charge" which I have experienced and applies when u have another diner with you and u decide to split an entree. Had they disclosed I would at least had the option to finish the meal. The saying "stepping over dollars to pick up pennies " seems to apply as this left such a bad taste I doubt I will return despite the fact the crab cake was delicious and the loaded baked potato was average (hardly loaded) Beware of the hidden gratuity for take home leftovers!!! Update to above: I did follow up with Angie this morning and she was very kind and offered to credit back my card for the extra gratuity. She also explained that I was misled about the "sharing charge" but they do automatically add 15% gratuity regardless of party size or quality of service. So I would give 4 stars for the food quality and 1 star for the way in which they present and charge gratuity. Tipping should remain at the discretion of the diner based on service and food quality otherwise just get rid of tipping and raise your prices

This is a great casual place to eat seafood boil in Baltimore. The place is big and have a lot of…read morespace for a big group. I recommend making a reservation ahead of time though. We got lucky to be seated without a reservation on a Saturday night. I recommend getting the deep fried Mac and cheese with your dish. We ordered the mixed bag with shrimp and clams good for 1 person. The price is reasonable and the taste is great. Highly recommend if you are in the area.

Had a last minute meal (late linch$ at Baltimore Seafood…read more Ordered crispy calamari, steamed mussels and shrimps. Seafood was fresh, even better with the house sauce (butter with all the seafood spices in it). It was tasty and mild spicy (our preference ). Satisfies your palate even savored the sauce with steam corn and potatoes. Ambiance is like a fishing area with nets and service is friendly.

First try eating etouffee. It was pleasant. I look forward trying it in new Orleans one day. The…read moreservice was great! Loved our waiter. The ambience was cute new Orleans themed and free Mardi gras necklace. The Beignet was not remarkable.

Visited this place a while back. The place is nice it's just a little dark in there. I had the…read morecharbroiled oysters, they were decent it could've used a little more flavor and less cheese. The gumbo is a cup was pretty good as well but the hot sauce over powered it a little bit. I would give it a try again just to see. It might've been just that day.

I first came here during winter restaurant week. I sat at the bar. First impression of the…read morerestaurant was great: very clean and beautiful decor. The bartender was a vibe! She was so friendly and made my experience a great one. The margarita flight she made was strong and delicious. I ordered from the 3 course restaurant week menu, which had a nice variety of choices for each course. I chose bayou rolls, steak with mashed potatoes and greens (it came with broccolini but I loathe the bitterness of broccolini so I was able to sub for greens), and white chocolate bread pudding. The bayou rolls were slightly salty but they were still good. My steak was overcooked but I don't believe in sending meals back. The bartender brought me some melted garlic butter without me asking and said, "I believe it was supposed to come with a glaze but they ran out. I figured you would like the garlic butter instead." I really appreciated her because it did help me to eat that dry steak. The white chocolate bread pudding was to die for!!! It was so good and warm and the ice cream was the cherry on top. I returned a month later because they were doing a surprise deals. At the conclusion of my last visit, I was given a sealed envelope to open at my next visit to see what my surprise was. I was surprised with a free cocktail. I got the Blackberry French. It was good but not very strong. I also got charbroiled oysters and a catfish sandwich. Both were great although my fries that came with the sandwich were a little soggy. The service at this visit was good as well. I will definitely be back soon for happy hour.

Came to Ms Toya's after seeing a FaceBook red featuring the restaurant, and I was NOT disappointed…read more I love that it is in a shopping center with plenty of parking. It was 3 of us and we were able to get seated right away. The restaurant itself is cutely designed and very spacious. I always love the open duct look, and the area with the grass wall is a cute photo op. The menu has a lot of options from small plates to entrees. I chose the Cajun salmon recommended by our waiter Shaccari. I had it with the Mac and cheese and collard greens with corn bread. I have no complaints about any of it! The salmon was cooked to perfection! Loved the cork screw noodles in the Mac and the greens were A1. My friends said they could've been more tender but they were perfect to me! I do like my vegetables with a little bite tho. And I don't know what kind of honey they use on the corn bread but babyyy SO GOOD ! Our waiter Shaccari was excellent. He had plenty of recommendations, was funny and sweet. Everything came out quick but still fresh! I got their fresh squeezed blueberry lemonade to go, and that was also really good. I will definitely be back whenever I am in the MD area! Some of the other locations have mixed reviews from what I have seen but Baltimore is it!

I had the 1908 cheesesteak. I surprised it came as a wrap . Amazing cheesesteak. I will return next…read moretime I'm in the area

I wish I had a photo to show y'all, but I ate most of it before writing this review!…read more Ash was kind enough to give me and my friend some of the "Big Bang sauce" along with our order of Portobello cheese wrap, the Thai chili, shrimp, tacos, and the salmon seafood burger. It took about 12 minutes to get our food while Ash was juggling 1 or 2 other orders. As for the atmosphere... There's this brick wall and like this table, that's kind of made like a bar style underground joint. I love it and I definitely wanna make a monthly visit.

This spot is IT for empanadas ! I stopped in for something small and just got the empanadas and the…read moresides and all 10/10. I would like to try other items on the menu. But everything is affordable and clearly made to order. My partner did try the guava pastry and was obsessed with it. One of my friends did try this spot with us and got a mango smoothie and it is one of the best I've had. It tastes so fresh and delicious. The staff is so friendly here, everyone is so accommodating and helpful. Plenty of seating in the space and I appreciate the Puerto Rican decor around to give it a different feel. I will definitely be returning.

The guava pastry was SO good!! The pasty was delicate and fluffy with many many layers. The filling…read morewas amazing and had a perfect flavor. I would only wish for a little more filling, but somehow the amount that was in there was enough The chicken empanada was SO good too!!! The dough was beautiful and cooked perfectly. It had a great flavour. The filling was also amazing. It wasn't an overwhelming taste, but it was still very very well flavoured. Again I could only wish there was more filling, but again somehow the amount in there was enough The service was quick too! The only thing I would say is the guava smoothie wasn't my fave. It wasn't bad but it might not be something I'd order again. I did somewhat enjoy it because it was very fresh and a little sweet but I'm not super crazy about it.

I am visiting the Baltimore area from NYC and recently had the very good fortune of dining at The…read moreThames Street Oyster House. Food was exceptional, menu very varied and interesting. Very tasteful decor, friendly, attentive, helpful staff, reasonably priced. Excellent dining experience and highly recommended.

My favorite restaurant in Baltimore. The food and service ALWAYS shine. The ambience is tight,…read morequaint, but a little noisy. I lived in Boston previously and Thames's lobster roll is BETTER than any I had there. It's my default order, but explore their specials when they catch my eye. I can also recommend thier scallops and fish. Their crab cakes are great as well; however, I reccomend getting other items here and crab cakes elsewhere if you're making multiple food stops in Bmore as there are equally good crab cakes at other places (Pappas, Faidleys, Nick's, Coco's etc.) but not equally good other dishes. I'm not an oyster guy, but they also have the best raw bar in town, and they have an in house dedicated pastry chef who makes desserts which are to die for if you save room.

Had a great Bachelorette brunch here. The food was great, best Branzino I've ever tasted! The…read morecatfish was also delicious. Chicken and waffles were good, but the chicken had a different flavor that I wasn't used to. Not bad, but different. My sis had the vegan burger and loved and she's not vegan! Service was great considering our large party. The DJ had us singing more than eating! Great vibes! Highly recommend this place. Will be back when im back in town.

I came here for an event, and it was live! The energy was great…read more Parking was definitely a challenge -- I had to park around the corner on a residential street. The venue itself was clean and nicely decorated. I ordered the Chicken Quesadilla, which was tasty. I did have to wait at the bar for a while as it was being prepared. I wish it had been cut into slices and served with more sour cream. Overall, it was a pretty good experience!