EVERYTHING YOU WANT AND MORE!!!!! We first visited water street a few months ago. We were tired of…read morethe resort food at GWL and couldn't endure another generic, fast food meal. We started looking up restaurants and Water Street popped up. When we pulled up, we weren't sure if we were at the right place. Based on the raving reviews, we expected a "flashy", fancy place. Instead it was so "unassuming." Upon walking in....it was just what we needed. It felt "home-y." The hostess greeted us with a warm smile and "welcome," along with some salt water taffy. Then we met our server Caden. He was outstanding!!!! He could tell we needed some good food and drinks and boy did he deliver. My husband and I took his recommendations and ordered the "banana old fashion" and crab crostini...HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!! Then we met Cassie!!! She'd stopped by to see if our daughter (9) needed a refill. Her personality, hospitality, and attention was incredible. Between Caden and Cassie, we laughed so hard, quickly forgetting about the long day we'd had. Traveling often and coming from PA; good customer service is rare. So to find somewhere that makes us feel "right at home," is a blessing. My husband and daughter agreed, we had to come back. We returned yesterday for the second time but this time with our family (from ATL). We'd spoken (more like bragged) so much about our last experience, that they were just as excited as us to return. Once again, we saw our girl Cassie (who was just as amazing as the first time) and our server Jamie. Everything from the Chesapeake fondue, calamari, and cream of crab soup to the drinks and the double crab cakes (P.S they are huge...could barely eat one) were incredible. By the end of our meal, our family was just as impressed! Thank you Jamie and Cassie for such a unforgettable experience. We will be back again!!!

I had a wonderful experience dining here. We made reservations for an outside table at lunch. Since…read morewe were hungry for seafood, we ordered several things: 1/2 pound of shrimp, fresh grilled fish, crab hush puppies, raw oysters and clams. Everything was great. Probably my favorite things were the crab hush puppies, and the fresh fish, served with pineapple. The entrees came with two sides. Therefore, I tried four sides. The French fries and potato salad were really good. The fresh vegetables had onions in it. I am not a big onion fan. The coleslaw was good. Next time, I will order the fish, with just one side- the potato salad was very large. For an appetizer, I will get the clams again, and the crab hush puppies. Yelp was so helpful guiding me to the hush puppies. The chef prepared our food outstandingly. Coral was are very friendly server. A nice meal with an outstanding server and a view of the water made for an excellent day. The host and the people helping out to clear the table were very nice, also. The vibe at the restaurant was a tropical beach feeling. People were dressed casually, mostly in t-shirts.

Back again and the crabs are still GOOD - hot, full, meaty, fresh, meat just slidddes out of those…read moreclaws. The tables still wobble, though and we forgot to bring our wooden boards, preventing us from hammering and hammering on those small, flimsy plastic knives. Shared this with the owner, who offered us two boards and thanked us for the idea. I hope goes with our advice. And dessert, non-existent; I stressed to the owner that a crabby mouth needs to be washed with dessert. He said, there may be something in the future. I hope it's cake!! We'll see. So happy Lancaster has steamed crabs, just like my hometown of Maryland.

Don't order crabs from this establishment! My Order Was to be shipped to NY state and was delayed…read moreby 2 days (not their fault). The crabs sat on a hot truck for two days and arrived spoiled. CCC has yet to return my calls or answer my emails to discuss how I get my $400+ back. The customer service is horrendous!

If Blue crabs are your jam, this is 100% a must try!…read more Lured by the intrigue of AYCE Maryland blue crabs, we made our trip on a hot August Saturday. Huge outdoor tents with picnic tables and a sandy floor really set the scene for us. We ordered a bucket of beer and dug in as soon as our trays of crab came out. Good, but not strong or spicy flavors and our server was Jane-on-the-spot to offer up another helping when she saw us getting low. The AYCE comes with corn & Hush Puppies, which are tasty and not too large, but I personally left behind the extra carbs in favor of more crab pickin'. The kids from a table near loved the sandy floor, occupying themselves building small sandcastles while their parents enjoyed a similar Crab heavy table - so great for families. Pro tip: Make sure to grab a table that's level - the sandy floor and hilly ground make for some tilting table-tops so beer placement must be careful!

Definitely a cool place to stop by for the summer. Good crabs and cold beer. Doesn't get any more…read moreMaryland than that.

We arrived for breakfast as a group of 14. Waitress had it all under control from the moment we…read morearrived. Food was tasty and came out without a flaw. Friendly staff and good food. A winning combo!

It was super packed on a Sunday afternoon and they only had 2 servers ... so there was a long wait…read moretime for food and to check out. The food was okay ... the lettuce in the sandwich was rotten, the steak was overcooked, and the pasta was dry. The building was designed like an Ark and they had animal pictures ... it was a cute ambiance.

Always a good experience here. From the special Mother's Day brunch menu to regular offerings,…read morethere is enough to choose from, yet not an overwhelming number of choices. Service is consistent. The cocktails are great - with or without your added spirits of choice. Interior is modern. The vibe today was relaxed- some weekends have a more lively atmosphere. All in all recommended!

We had a delicious meal. The room is open and a bit loud but it lends itself to the enjoyable…read moreatmosphere. Loved bringing our own spirits. Service was good in a busy evening. Did not like the parking option our friends had to wade through snow and ice to get to the second lot.

Our group decided to meet up here to have our 'Girls Trip' meeting! It was a good choice...we had…read morea group of five and the tables are spaced out nicely! We all had individual choices, we decided to bypass the 'all you can eat' menu! There are fried as well as the boil options! I decided to go w/Raw Oysters to begin my meal and I was happy with all my choices! The group all tried many items (crab balls, fried oysters, king crab legs and dessert options). The staff were friendly and the service was attentive! Note: if one person in the group chooses the 'All you can eat menu', everyone must choose 'all you can eat as well'!

I visited last night with my family for our first dining experience at this restaurant. While I…read moreunderstand and respect their 90‑minute dining limit, the way it was handled fell short of basic courtesy and professionalism. Instead of our server approaching us to explain that our time was ending, a teenager, who had not interacted with us at all during the meal, was sent over to abruptly drop the check on the table. For first‑time guests, this felt dismissive and unnecessarily abrupt. A simple, polite heads‑up from our waiter would have gone a long way. Clear communication and respectful interaction are part of good hospitality, especially when enforcing policies that guests may not be familiar with.The food was enjoyable, but the way the time limit was communicated needs improvement. Better manners, clearer communication, and a more professional approach would make the overall experience much more welcoming for new diners.

Wonderful breakfast spot…read more I had an omelet with feta, spinach and fried onions. It was hot and absolutely scrumptious. The sweet potato fries are hand cut and were also hot and delicious. The staff is super friendly and attentive. I can't wait to eat my leftovers!

Odd hours and they lock door at 140pm even though they say they are open till 2pm which I find…read morestrange. You get a good size portion and food is okay. Wait staff is hit or miss. Don't seem that interested in seeing to the customers. Don't check back to see if every thing is okay. Didn't bring correct beverages and asked twice for straws never did get them. A big thing when most people go for breakfast is to have more than one cup of coffee. My fellow diner who is handicapped had to get up and take her cup to waitress to get more coffee. It wasn't because they were busy. We were the only 2 people there. She was busy doing other things. This is second time we went there for breakfast and I believe the other waitress was better. We are done trying. Too many places with better hours, prices and staff.

The food was great! Our server Drew was awesome! No notes on the off menu app and raw bar options…read more A little noisy downstairs but got seated on the second floor which offered a much more intimate experience. Highly recommend.

A worthwhile visit if you're in Baltimore and are looking for a good meal. It is not often that I…read moream impressed, but this place did well. The service was prompt and efficient. Loved the atmosphere. Expect to put down at least $30 which was worth it. Fried Chesapeake Oysters with the dent corn hominy was excellent. I wish I did not have to share this appetizer. The Block Island Scallops over the Narragansett succotash was perfect. The scallops nicely seared, and the succotash was excellent and did well with the scallops. The Eastern Shore Crab Cake was large and perfect. Nicely prepared. The zucchini that came with it was also done well and not overly seasoned. The potato salad was a surprise. Not expecting much, it was one of my favorites, and I wish I could have a plate full of it to chow down. Make it a day and visit this establishment and enjoy the day. When I am Baltimore again, I'll consider stopping by for a nice meal.