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    Duda's Tavern

    4.0 (226 reviews)
    ModerateDive Bars, American
    Closed 11:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)

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    DUDA'S TAVERN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Casual
    Outdoor seating

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    Amber Y.

    The food was delicious! We had a blt sandwhich and a Cesar salad with a big bowl of broccoli cheddar soup. And each had a Bloody Mary. Delish! The server was attentive but a little snooty maybe but overall no issues. The outside dining chairs were nice but in weird spots and no separation between the guests and just people walking on the sidewalks but not anything that would be too disruptive. Overall, I think I would go back for the food.

    Crab cake
    Justin H.

    Quintessentially Bawlmer corner bar with some amazing food. The meatiest crab cake you'll ever find and chatty bartenders make for a great dinner.

    Stephanie G.

    Duda's Tavern has great service. It was a busy night, but the bartender kept checking on us dutifully... see what I did there? The drinks were strong, I might add. They do have a full menu, but the dishes took longer to prepare than we had time. If you are desperate (as I was), they've got a big bucket of peanuts at the end of the bar. Just ask for a cup for the shells :) The bathrooms are clean, and that's a huge plus.

    The story of Duda's-family owned since 1949
    Jen W.

    Recommended by a local and he was spot on. This is a relaxed, neighborhood bar and restaurant known for their crab cakes. They prepare your meal when you order it, so it takes time to arrive and worth the wait. Located in the historic Fells Point section of town, the building has been here for centuries. The Duda family took it over in the 40's, first as a bar, later adding the kitchen. The great-grandson of the original owners man's the kitchen, so this truly is a family business. When his wife and son arrived we got talking about travels and had a very enjoyable conversation. Very nice people. The barman (Dave) is also the waiter. He's very friendly, comfortable and capable. We learned a lot about local business and the neighborhood during our interactions with him. He really made our visit a pleasure. Our salads were fresh and lightly dressed which I appreciate. When we mentioned my appreciation to Dave we were assured if anyone wants more dressing they are happy to provide more. It's just easier to add dressing than it is to remove it! ;D. The crab dip is smooth and creamy and I just love the fried pita triangles. Firm enough to scoop up all that crabby deliciousness. And the melted cheese on top is a good compliment to the dish. This would make a wonderful app for four. For us two, it was too much, but we are light eaters in the evenings. I saved room for one of their walnut brownies. Served warm, this thing is big. Definitely enough for us to share. Loaded with walnuts on top it's a fudgy, cake like brownie that isn't too dense or over sweet. It really hit the spot. My dear husband informed Dave after our meal that it was my birthday without my knowing. Oblivious me didn't see this, but apparently Dave went round to all the guests letting them know and on our way out the door the entire restaurant sang Happy Birthday to me. Wow! That was so amazing. Especially because I am away from family, it means very much to me that a room full of strangers would go out of their way to make my birthday feel special. Again I say Thank You to everyone at Duda's for a wonderful (birthday) visit!

    Crabcake
    Sam A.

    Great old school bar with great food in Fells Point. This was a great stop; the crabcake I had was amazing, almost no filler and big chunks of backfin crabmeat, delicious. My friend really enjoyed his ruben as well. It was a friendly little bar with a good selection of drafts, we enjoyed hanging out for a while, they have a really cool amount of Baltimore sports memorbilia on the walls

    Kyle C.

    Loved this place while we were in town. Saw a picture of the Crab Cakes on this app and it came out just like it when we ordered it. It was amazing. Good beer selections. The perfect type of family restaurant, meets awesome neighborhood dive. Staff was awesome and fun to talk to.

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    Super crabcakes and great burgers the chili bake is also a big favorite and their wings are delicious

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    2 years ago

    You can truly come as you are to Duda's tavern. Solid food, cheap drinks, and pure Baltimore vibes.

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    2 years ago

    It was a unique place to visit. Great beer and wonderful staff. Food was just okay with the exception of the crab cake. Outstanding!

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    Crab cake was excellent. I am from Delaware and this was as good or better than Woodies.

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    4 years ago

    Excellent shrimp scampi! Great atmosphere! New in town and highly recommend! Friendly staff will definitely visit again!

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    Good service, but entire place smells worse than a fish market. Would not return. Would not advise.

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    Fells Point

    Honestly, if I had wanted to be nagged at while drinking, I would have just grabbed a six pack and…read moregone to my parent's house. As Ruth C's review states we went on an off day when the taps weren't working (they have six beers on draft). The bartender (owner, I believe) got us bottles of cider and cans of natty boh and then watched us like a hawk. This lady must have the mortgage paid off on the bar because she was not shy in telling us what to do. We were clearly under her roof. While we were here, she would say things like: Don't put your purse there, hon. Don't shoot the pool balls in my direction Don't put your drink there Clean your room You should dress warmer You're sitting too close to the TV You could have called. Ok the last few comments, may have not come out of her mouth and I just projected that but you get the gist of it. I don't know about you but I kind of prefer my bohs without the kvetching. I'm sure she does it as a good, character-building thing, bless her heart. About the bar called bar. It's a true dive. It's not fancy. Very un-Fells Point like, and a great place to escape the crowds. I can't even describe the decor it's like 70s trailer park storage unit chic? Dude, the actual box that their toilet came in from however many decades ago is proudly displayed in the back corner. They have a pool table, basically you should come here for the cheap bohs, shoot pool and hang with friends.

    Wow, so we went in here on a whim after going to Max's for the trillionth time. It smelled like…read more1992 in this bar (the bar is called bar too, did you know that?), and it looked like 1992. A TV from maybe 1989 playing local 2012 news. The illegal-beautiful scent of cigarette smoke getting more powerful as you get away from the front door?! We asked the bartender, "what's the address of the place? Is this Lancaster St?" She says, "It's Lancaster yes, but I don't know." That sealed the effing deal on the complete and total awesomeness of the place (this place called bar). Random oddities strewn about on the walls. Baltimoreans at its finest. It felt like it was someone's house when the bar wasn't open, which is fine with me man. About five minutes later the bartender says to me, "it's 1718 Lancaster." That is service people. And a bartender willing to learn. Did you know that Maryland is home to the smartest people in America? We were there on a Wednesday night last week. Maybe the crowd that night was skewed toward mid-forties, but we younged up the place. Various crowds and groups coming in and out keeping the vibe fresh. My pool partner and I won (twice) so maybe I am still high from that. Man I am feeling my biceps. We paid $2.00 for our Natty Bohs which made me squint my eyes (I am shocked when Natty Boh is ever over $0.50 but some people that I know have recently begun to question my grip on reality). I think people should come here more.

    Duda's Tavern - divebars - Updated May 2026

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