This place is shaped like a ship. That's really all you need to know. Summer and spring you can eat on the water, winter and fall you can eat in the ship. read more

Wow, I'm so disappointed that I have to leave this review. Absolutely hated our most recent visit. After previously, leaving a five star review, and after having a great experience at the crab House across the street previously, I can't believe that I tried to bring my mom here for a decent seafood dinner one night in Baltimore and ended up feeling ripped off and not satisfied. Service: while our server was nice, she did not proactively provide refills or pay attention to things that simply were not being consumed. At one point, I raised a concern about the nasty crab legs that had been served and she wasn't apologetic and was more so like, "did you want me to bring you more?" HUH? Like, girl... I just showed you that this pound of crab legs is overcooked, and the crab inside is dry, and the legs aren't even snapping, and you're acting confused... Food: GTFOH. So disappointing this go round. Everything we had, with the exception of the Kids pasta, was bland and disappointing. Or, in the case of the mussels, the flavor was overdone. Mussels: I love chorizo but why was there more chorizo than mussels? OVERWHELMING and super greasy. OOOH and there were six empty shells I couldn't find meat for.... Crab legs: these tasted as though they had been boiled, not steamed, and boiled for too long. They tasted like after being boiled for too long, they were left out to dry, and then someone put them under a heat lamp for five hours. Oh, and when they boiled them, there was no seasoning or even salt added to the water. That's what these disgusting crab legs tasted like. There was absolutely no snap to the shell, the meat was perpetually stuck inside, and it was very stringy and dry. Everything else: WOMP WOMP WOMP! It was terrible. And we spent nearly $300, which included an automatic gratuity that I certainly wouldn't have left on my own. read more

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I went here for a birthday celebration on a Saturday. We had a 5 pm reservation. We arrived at 5:30. They didn't have any problem honoring our reservation. We were seated immediately and provided with their menu. They had plenty to choose from. I was surprised to see that they offered an all day brunch and catered to all price ranges. I initially went for the steam crabs. They were priced at $100 a dozen for medium size. I ordered the fried seafood platter instead. It came with shrimp, a crab leg, scallops, flounder, 3 crab cake balls, brussel spouts and rice pilaf that I substituted for mashed potatoes. I thoroughly enjoyed my meal. The food was fresh and cooked to perfection. Our waitress Gina was attentive. She answered any questions we had and was very attentive. I would definitely return to take advantage of their all you can eat crab special. I believe it's M- Th from 4-9. The ambiance was quaint. They had soft music playing. It's overall a great place. read more

Came here with my friend because we were in the mood for crabs and ended up ordering a dozen large. Absolutely delicious! The crabs were meaty, seasoned well and fresh. We also had it with garlic butter and vinegar which was the perfect touch. We also ordered old bay honey wings and those were so crispy, tender and flavorful. Lastly, we ordered steamed shrimp and the shrimp were huge and steamed to perfection. The service was great! Miguel was our server and he was such a bright spirit, very nice, attentive and enthusiastic about the menu and providing us with service. We will definitely come back to this spot as the crab season continues to come in full swing! read more

Captain James Landing - Seafood Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Great value with our Groupon ($16 paid for $40 worth of food). Unfortunately they were not seating outside, which we were looking forward to, but we got a table by the window. The calamari was delicious and crisp! The fish and chips were made with flaky trout but the piece of fish was thin and they didn't automatically offer vinegar. Bottle beer was a great price point at $6. Our bill was just under $60 before the discount. There's a parking lot too! read more

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Captain James is one of my favorite places to dine in this city. Breakfast, lunch or dinner I'll be at the big boat. The service is always attentive and friendly. Even if I don't have reservations I'm usually able to get seating at the bar or just wait a few minutes. Restaurant ambiance is perfect for all occasions. read more

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I decided to take my baby boy to Sunday breakfast here. The restaurant is so cute and is nautical themed. The outside of the restaurant is shaped like half of a ship. The place sits on the corner of Boston st. When we arrived at 10:30 am there were no other patrons in the place. As time went on the place started to fill up. Our waitress Gina was so kind, attentive and provided great customer service. We ordered the hangover burger, the Crab frittata and the vanilla bean creme brûlée. It was all delicious. My son loved his hamburger and the Crab frittata was good. I really like that they have Old Bay as a seasoning at the table. We really enjoyed the creme brûlée that comes with fresh fruit on top. There are no complaints since both of our plates were bare. I found there prices to be very reasonable. I will definitely come back to try more entrees. read more

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Health: Not awful. As you can see from the all American menu, it's got its blend of salads, pastas, seafood specials and more. Nothing outstanding. Nothing egregious. The selection provides enough options to build a healthy meal, but it doesn't cater to it. Price: A mixed bag, but overall a bit overpriced. While cheaper options like the club sandwich can have abundant portions for only 12 dollars and basically come with a side of fries, other options are unaffordable for most. 48 dollars for lobster tails? 45 dollars for an 8oz filet mignon? Really? Experience: I ordered takeout and after arriving was directed to the back of the restaurant. There I was greeted with a small alcove with torn seats to eat on. The front of the restaurant? Filled with more than abundant space. Not exactly a great feeling. Taste: The food is alright. Their grilled octopus was seasoned well, but a tad less grilled then I usually prefer or am used to in other places. The turkey club and fries were both average. I've had better. Overall, I might come here again. Eh. I'll try dining in next time. Maybe. read more

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I haven't been inside CJ Landing in decades. Stopped in for some crabs and other items. This is more-so of a chill, family oriented environment. Everything was good and and waitress was attentive. read more

Captain James Landing - Seafood Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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The main reason we took the drive down to Bmore this past weekend is for one thing - crabs! So after getting a couple of recommendations from the front desk person at our hotel and doing a quick search, we decided to check this place out. And glad to say we were happy we made that choice. We actually ended up eating at the restaurant and not the crab house (set on the water) which, given it a bit warmer than we thought it was going to be, we didn't feel like being outside that day. We were immediately greeted and asked how many crabs we were playing to order. A few months later the host brought us to our tables and our waitress followed up quickly to get us and explain some special things with the menu. She was really great - very friendly, attentive and welcoming. All of the staff members were pretty hospitable. The decor felt like a elevates, modern crab house feel with the wooden tables and chairs, nautical colors, etc. Food wise, we ordered the Calamari and Boston St. Crab Dip for apps; then a half dozen crabs and corn for the entree. It was allllll DELICIOUS! Everything was very fresh, cooked perfectly and seasoned well/tasty. Appreciated the crab dip was a good balance of the mixture/filler and actual crabmeat, plus it being a bread bowl dip made it better in my opinion. Calamari had a nice crispy and, again, more actual pieces of the seafood instead of a bunch of breaded peppers which can sometimes happen at restaurants. Crabs were well seasoned and my boyfriend really enjoyed them - he ate most of the whole crabs himself lol. If you find ourself on Baltimore and longing for some crabs, this is definitely one place that should be on your list to check out. read more

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The crabs were not fresh! The crab soup was decent The service was mediocre. She actually argued with me about the quality of the crabs. The ambiance was okay. There was a bad smell outside. The inside melted like rotten fish. read more

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At the recommendation of family, we had to come and try Captain James. This was a really cool restaurant in the shape of a ship outdoors, parking lot right across, and indoors..it felt like we were on a ship. Our server was outstanding, even demonstrating the best way to eat the crabs by putting on gloves and showing us herself. We ordered oysters, mussels, and crabs, of course. Also, a seafood stew soup. Everything was fresh and delicious. I had forgotten how much work it takes to get the crab meat out. it was definitely an experience. We finished our meal with desserts. We had the apple crumble (which you have to order ahead as it takes 15 mins to cook) and the chocolate cake. Both were good, but the apple crumble was delicious. I would go back there just to order it again. Great ending to our meal. Make reservations ahead of time. read more

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I'll start off my review with saying Captain James Landing and Captain James Seafood Palace is one in the same. I thought it was still Landing until I saw the sign in the parking lot. My husband and I had not been here in some years and decided to stop in and have dinner. No reservation! The greeter, who was extremely professional and nice stated it would be about 10-15 minutes and if we would have a seat. I honestly don't even think it had taken that long before we were seated. The seating area was nicely spaced, the design gave it a nice feel for patrons who wanted to eat a meal meal or those who just wanted crabs. The bar was off to the side and I must say my classic margarita with the sugar rim was out of this world. If you've read any of my other dinner/restaurant reviews, you know a classic margarita with a sugar rim is my go to cocktail and I'm very particular about the taste. Kudos to the bartender! Our server, Joyce was on point with everything. I loved her greeting, knowledge of the menu and that she gave her name last with a smile. She periodically checked on us and was overall, one of the best servers I've had. My meal was salmon with a ginger soy sauce- delicious and filling. My husband had the seafood Alfredo which he also enjoyed. Tonight's dinner was perfect- wait time, greeting/service, food/drink, price, parking are all five stars and I will return. read more

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My family and I stopped here on a Sunday afternoon for lunch while visiting Baltimore. The restaurant was set up like a ship inside and out. Food was hot, fresh, and delicious. The grilled octopus was a stand out! The fried oyster po'boy was great. There is a kids menu. Our server was pleasant and attentive. Six adults and three kids (gratuity was included for a party of this size). Street parking and a parking lot available. read more

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Awoken this morning with these puppies, pun intended in my mind! I just happened to be near Captain James Landing and checked out the website and was pleasantly surprised to learn they sold them. They came out fresh, delicious, sweet and were paired with a home made honey butter spread. Our server, Joyce was awesome, pleasant and on her game. For a holiday, it was surprising to see how many people were in the restaurant. Of course I had my staple Appletini and it too was delicious and full of cherries like I like it! Can't wait to go back again soon!! read more

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I had a nice group dinner here during my visit to Baltimore. I was hoping to try out crab cakes during my trip and Captain James Landing did not disappoint! We came as a large group and I decided to split the captain's signature crab cake with a friend. The crab cake came out with a light crunch on the surface with a wonderful texture on the inside. I appreciated the quantity of meat in the cake. The green beans were also quite tasty. I did find the amount of food on the smaller side considering the price. After observing some other friends' orders, I could see that there were other menu options with more quantity for a similar price. Our server was prompt and very accommodating of our large group. The layout of the restaurant was also a treat with the nautical theme and boat-like windows overlooking the street. This would be a nice spot for anyone wanting to check out some seafood on their visit to Baltimore. read more

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Very nice customer service but very time consuming to hit the crabs with hammer and do all the work to get the meat out. Blue crabs are available to order in medium, large and XL. We got the XL. But honestly, the crab sizes they showed us looked very much the same between the large and XL, except for thr claw parts. Be sure to ask for a bib, coz hitting the crabs with the wooden hammer is super messy. read more

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4/13/24 Ship shaped building, hehehe Make reservations!!! We didn't know, so we had to wait. It was our last night in the area, so we opted to wait. Brady was helpful and put us on the list and called us as soon as a table was available. I must praise his patience with all of the rude customers who didn't make reservations and expect him to let them in... Britney was so busy but still made time to check in on us! Summer Storm and Orange Crush Good drinks Grilled Octopus Very good, I could have had this as an entrée Lobster Stuff with Crab Tender lobsters and good crab stuffing Broil Seafood Platter I liked the variety of seafood on this platter. Everything was seasoned well. Next time in the area, I definitely want to visit the landing, which overlooks the river. read more

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We had an excellent dining experience at Captain James. It was the perfect spot for our family of 6, including a restless toddler (he devoured the generous serving of kids spaghetti and meatballs) and someone who doesn't really enjoy seafood (she liked her burger and fries). The hush puppies were hot, fresh and delicious - loved the honey butter. The crab dip with pretzel chips was cheesy & hearty with a good spice level. The halibut special was great. My husband and I split the seafood broiler which was a great way to sample the menu - one scallop, 2 shrimp, crab legs, salmon and crab cakes - even the rice and green beans were tasty. Our service was great - overall, a great experience for a family meal! read more

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First time at Captain James was great. Our server was Miguel and he was very nice! I ordered an espresso martini and it was 10/10 best i've ever had! We came with a Groupon. Shrimp and garlic appetizer was amazing. The lobster roll was also very good. The restaurant is shaped like a giant ship which is very cool! I also saw they have rooftop seating. Service 10/10 read more

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The food and service were great! The downside was the 20% gratuity that was automatically added to my bill. I think gratuity should be added by the customer. read more

The food is amazing, environment is chill and I love the fried rice which contains the pineapple and creamy crab meat, the platter is good with the old bay classic flavor, and the pasta is great with the perfect sauce read more

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We went for the crab vibes but will be back for the steamed crab experience! The service here was very excellent it adds to how tasty the food is! Very nice, courteous and attentive staff. read more

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We celebrated my sister's birthday with a Sunday afternoon gathering at Captain James Landing, and it couldn't have been better. It was a pleasant environment. Our server, Kristin, provided stellar service - attentive, friendly, and incredibly accommodating to our party of six. The food was just as impressive. We enjoyed a variety of dishes, including the crab and potato frittata (I'm a big fan of breakfast any time of day, and thankfully CJL serves brunch all day!), stuffed shrimp, calamari, grilled octopus, a combo of cream of crab and Maryland crab soup, the broiled seafood platter, and wings. Every single dish was outstanding, and the entire group agreed it was a fantastic dining experience. read more

The atmosphere is fun. Nautical themed pub, busy, noisy, with just a whiff of pirate theme. But the food - oh the food! We had scallops on grits, crab cakes and the best hush puppies I've ever eaten with honey butter. The waitress knew every item but if you have a question, better speak fast because she hustled off before I could get my question out a couple times. Even without answers to my questions, the experience was fun, delicious, and moderately priced. Also, they have a private and free parking lot just across the street: a wonderful bonus in this city! read more

Delicious, well- prepared food in comfortable environment. It has become my favorite restaurant. I've tried different dishes, and they're all good. Service is great without being intrusive. Love it. read more

One of the things my husband was most looking forward to on our trip to Baltimore to was a crab dinner, so we went to Captain James Landing for dinner on our first night in Baltimore. You must order either half a dozen or a dozen crabs (you select the size, which range from medium to jumbo), and then select your sides, such as fries, corn, mussels, shrimp, etc. The food was good, but damn, it was messy! I don't recall the total price, but it wasn't cheap -- too bad I was still pretty full from that monstrous baked potato at Bertha's so I couldn't enjoy the experience as much as I would have liked. As a side note: be careful when eating crab! My husband cut his thumb on a crab shell, and the cut stung as his hands were covered in Old Bay seasoning! You can't get anymore Baltimore than that! [Yelp collections: East Coast 2022; Baltimore, MD 2022] read more

Captain James Landing - Seafood Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Yesterday, my boyfriend and I went to this restaurant after a long day of shopping. I had been wanting to come to Captain James' Landing for about two years-from the looks of it, it is a welcomed and community staple. When you come to the restaurant, it's shaped like a ship. The inside has a nautical theme to it, with tv screens and chalkboards describing CJL fresh catches of the day and daily specials. Service is top notch, with food that's very affordable and versatile to seafood lovers. It's a great place to get a bite to eat, especially in the summertime!! Menu items to try: crab dip, hushpuppies, surf n turf salad Honorable mention: broiled seafood platter, oysters on the half shell This restaurant is an awesome place in Baltimore to eat in my book! Make reservations ahead of time if you should stop by, with flexible time for finding parking!! read more

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The food was delicious and the service was superb. Nice place. Came on thanksgiving day and they had lots of traditional options. No blue crab. read more

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Food was ok. We got wings, oysters, shrimp cocktail and crabs. Crabs were overpriced $120 dz. Large. Oysters were fresh and good, shrimp were small, the wings were ok. Ambiance was cool. Service was great. read more

When I tell you this place is overpriced. It truly is. The crabs aren't in any particular sauce. They just steamed them a threw a bunch of Old Bay on them. The " Ocean Fries" are french fries with salt. The service was meh. For automatic gratuity of 18% for a party of 3 you need to ask me if im great! Only had that once through our entire sitting. Our bill came out to $321.00 Never Again! Oh and the mens bathroom is full of pee and needs to get cleaned. Crab Cakes are $40 Large Crabs $135 for a dozen read more

Captain James Landing - Seafood Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Captain James Landing is a small restaurant and not as packed as Captain James crab house across the street. It was my sister's birthday and we wanted more than just crabs. The food selection is good & every day of the week there's a special item. Today, Wednesday, the special was lobster roll sandwich which was what I chose but substituted chips for waffle fries! My sister chose a seafood platter/sampler with a bit of everything from shrimp, mini crab cakes, etc. Both of our foods were delicious & well seasoned. Our waitress was very friendly and made sure we were ok and not needing anything. I had a peach mojito flavor and it was sweetened just the way I like it. For dessert I had a vanilla crème brûlée & my sister had the Oreo cheesecake! The place is clean and not too noisy so we could have a nice conversation without feeling like we had to yell or feel rushed. read more

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Super amazing Fries! Loaded with crab wish I would have ordered more. Calamari was good but my go-to is always gonna be the Fries! I'll skip dinner give me the fries and a salad please! Thanks read more

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We have gone to Captain James Landing several times on a Groupon. The food was very good and the service was excellent. We had always enjoyed their fish and seafood, if the opportunity arises we would go again. read more

Haven't been here in years .... On a weekday before twelve we couldn't find anywhere that was open and voila a classic so we decided to go in. Our food was amazing.... Chefs kiss. Our waitress was super friendly and service was fast. It was moderately empty so very peaceful in the dining area. read more

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Baltimore crabs are a rite of passages. There is nothing better than swinging that hammer to expose the succulent and sweet blue claw meat. I walked from my hotel and went to the hostess stand. I was told I can wait for a small table or I can sit at the same table outside with another party. Sit me outside, Just as long as they keep their forks outta my food I'm good. From what I read, the wait staff is buried. I ordered two drinks to get the crab party started, the first was a cocktail and the second was a draft beer. While I'm sipping on my cocktail, just the peace of sitting on the dock is pure relaxation. I hear seagulls and then dude next to me swings his hammer too hard and now has tiny pieces of shell. He said something like (I'm embellishing) Muffy, I think I used too much force with my hand tool. Yeah buddy, ya did.. My crabs come to me, I think I paid 6 for $45 bucks. I know, a little pricy but it's a delicacy that's not year round. In the menu it says not all crabs are sourced in Baltimore. Some come as far as Texas?? What. The. F!!! The crabs I had packed in Old Bay, it's a Baltimore thing and It's an acquired taste. I went in like a boss, ripping off all legs first. Then busting the crab back and breaking it in half. Once I dig out the yucky mustard junk, there it is, Gods bounty. Big hefty chucks of blue claw meat. At this moment in time, heaven. After 6 crabs, I was plenty packed. I highly recommend Captain James Landing for crabs. Outside is where you want to be. read more

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My friends & I decided to have lunch here couple days ago. As it was during the week, it was pretty quiet so we got seated right away. The menu has pretty much everything a seafood restaurant should have, mid priced , with a fair amount of drinks offerings. There were 3 of us, we ordered 4 apps & 2 entrees & a drink each. The Calamari was tender, lightly breaded, crispy & delicious! The mussels however, were bland One of my friends had a crab cake . My other friend had crab stuffed shrimp (3 med sized). Both entrees came with rice pilaf & Brussel sprouts. Both entrees, according to them were good but collectively, we thought too expensive- each was $43.95 ! We also ordered 2 crab platters to go . The check had an 18% gratuity already added AND the To Go orders were included in that gratuity!!!! I don't believe this was right To Go orders SHOULD NOT have gratuity tacked on ! Unfortunately, my friend who paid the bill didn't catch this until much later We won't be back read more

Had a quick lunch with friend today, first visit of the indoor dining room since the pandemic. Raw oysters: standard. Big and buttery, but not extremely flavorful in terms of saltiness. Cream of crab soup: standard. Generous portion of crab meat. Lobster tails: broiled with melted butter. Requested no Old Bay seasoning. Tasted fresh, but a bit overcooked and dry. The garnish of potatoes tasted great, seasoned and grilled perfectly. Broccoli was bland. Overall: 3-3.5 stars. The crab deck did impress me everytime, so I'd expect a bit more from the indoor dining room now. read more

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The food might be fine, but they did a bait and switch to get our business. I bought a Groupon for $20 off $40, which listed no restrictions except that it could not be used for gratuity or gift cards. I planned to use it toward a half dozen steamed crabs. When we got in, the server said "You can't use the Groupon for crabs." I showed her the fine print, and she said, "That's strange. It should say no crabs. I wonder why it doesn't? Sorry about that." She did not offer to get the manager or to go or the coupon, and I didn't feel like making a scene, so we left. I got a refund from Groupon, and we went across the street to the diner, which was great read more

Overpriced. Had scallops and grits 4 scallops on a cup of grits and some veggies. Service was ok. Atmosphere was poor