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    Mackey's Crab House

    3.3 (64 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood
    Open • 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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    Venus S.

    Used Uber Eats for delivery, took about 30mins, not hot but good enough to eat. Totally Satisfied my seafood craving without leaving the house. Be prepared to spend at least $25+ for delivery & service fees..

    2pc lake trout platter w/fries
    Kelvin J.

    Ordered the lake trout platter w/fries...nice big pieces of bone in trout, perfectly seasoned, not greasy, and fresh. I called in my order versus using Grubhub or Doordash, it's a lot quicker. The wait wasn't long, plus they call you when your order is ready.

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    Gita G.

    I finally tried this place for the first time the other day. I was actually going to the Mackey's Caribbean place next door, to get those good ole beef patties, but they were sold out, I guess you have to get those early because they sell out fast. So I opted for soul food next door. I ordered the 5 chicken wing meal with Ole Bay seasoning, they were so good, I didn't get fries as the side, I opted for the macaroni salad which was pretty good, a little sweet for my liking but decent. The wings were so good, I went back on yesterday, reordered the same thing, but got the Seafood salad as my extra side, along with the macaroni salad. I did have to pay extra but it was cool. The wings again were great, but the seafood salad was a little on the salty side, had lots of ole bay in it, I took that and mixed it with the macaroni salad, and to me the combination together was perfect.

    Thanks to uber eats Stuffed crab and seafood salad
    Renee B.

    Still hold 5 stars years later. Stopped in here this past Sunday. Called in an order for the stuffed crab when I was about 5 minutes away from the spot. Even thought they were busy, when I arrived my food was done. I just had to wait for it to be bagged. The lady at the counter had awesome customer service. I will continue to support this business. Check it out if you are in the area.

    Joseph F.

    This place has to my be favorite crab house. The crabs was extremely meaty and full of favor. Plus it's a BOB ( Black owned Business).

    Multiple charges but owner claims on ran once
    Elisa G.

    Went into this establishment to support black business. I ordered a stuffed shrimp and lump crab meal. 26.12

    Semaj R.

    Crabs were awesome very big and heavy. Called ahead so there was no waiting for our order to steam. I will definitely patronize them again.

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    Na H.

    We were craving crabs and decided to find a new place where we could go and pick them up to enjoy at home. We rolled the proverbial dice and Mackey's Crab House came up the winner. Although we had to travel from the west side to the east side of Bmore, the 30 trip was not in vain. Turns out this crab house has some of the tastiest steamed crustaceans in the Baltimore area. Upon arriving, we were at the corner of Moravia and Belair Rd traveling east on Moravia and our GPS said we were here, but we didn't see the business on either corner. Turns out it was located on Sanner Ave., a street that is, how can l describe, sorta off to the side of Moravia Rd. Once we crossed Belair Rd on Moravia, a quick look to the right showed the red colored building that was Mackey's. We parked on the street and went down a flight of stairs, which served as the entrance to Mackey's as well as a home, but a small sidewalk to the side took use directly to the business. There were folks sitting outside and some inside when we arrived. The outside and inside reminded me of a 1970's Baltimore corner store with its high counter that even now l had to stand on my toes to place the order. The lady was super pleasant. Since l didn't want to go all out and order an expensive dozen as this was my first time here, l decided to go with a half bushel of small/mediums female/males mixed for $75. If they didn't work out, l could give them away to someone who didn't have the knowledge to know what a good or bad crab tasted like. Anywhoo... not a bad deal and turns out someone was late picking up their order and we were offered it so no wait, plus the crabs were still popping hot! As we paid (they accept cash and plastic) we were given a free piece of craft paper to eat our crabs on (I was impressed). As we made our way back west, the aroma of those crabs was calling, so as soon as we go home, l rushed to the yard, spread out my paper and proceeded to dump crabs out and there were a few cobs of corn in the mix as well ( keep impressing me why don't you?). As l pulled apart the shell of my first one, and proceeded to eat the wonderful, sweet meat l had fallen in love. The seasoning was not your traditional spicy, salty blend, but more of a peppery spice blend with what seemed like a buttery coating, which was fine by me. I didn't experience the burning of the tissue on the insides of my mouth and no breakout due to a highly spiced seasoning. The crabs were a true mix, but were heavy and full of sweet meat complemented by that wonderful seasoning. I enjoyed my purchase and will def be back to Mackey's.

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    Charge me for items on Uber Eats However didn't give the driver all the items that I ordered ordered poor customer service

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    They have great crabs and good service. The people were friendly and crabs a good size. I will be visiting again.

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    6 years ago

    1 hour wait to get 6 overcooked XL crabs abs steamed shrimp. Crabs were WAY over cooked and super salty! Shrimp was ok.

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    Order a dozen medium male crabs the sent small female crabs and they wasn't done won't be ordering from them again

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    Thames Street Oyster House

    4.5(3.4k reviews)
    3.7 mi•Fells Point
    •$$$

    This is the most popular and most recommended seafood spot in Baltimore, and it absolutely lives up…read moreto it -- so good! The oysters were so delicious and the lobster rolls were just as good. You can tell this place has a lot of history behind it, and I love the location too. It's such a vibe to sit here with a lobster roll. Their fries are also delicious -- I asked for aioli even though it doesn't come with them originally, and their housemade aioli was so worth asking for. Highly recommend doing the same! And again, apparently BTS booked the whole place out for a day!!! That should tell you everything. Would absolutely come back.

    Thames Street is a quaint, intimate spot by the water to grab seafood. Our overall experience was…read morejust okay. As soon as we walked in, you are hit with a very potent smell of seafood, not in an appetizing way. After waiting like 15 minutes past our reservation time, we were seated upstairs. The service was decent and attentive. The food was solid. The calamari and the shrimp roll were enjoyable. My fish and chips was just okay. They did send out a dessert, on the house, since we did have to wait past our reservation time which was a nice gesture. Overall, I cannot see myself returning, especially since there are so many other options for seafood in the area.

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    Beautiful window view seat

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    L P Steamers - Jumbo Hot Steamed Crabs

    L P Steamers

    4.2(2.1k reviews)
    4.6 mi•Riverside
    •$$

    I have been hearing so much about LP Steamers recently and I am so glad I finally got to try it…read morethis weekend. The crabs were meaty and delicious, with even the legs having meat in them. That is always my favorite part! We sat inside and upstairs, and it felt like the perfect little table escape. It wasn't too loud and food was delivered so quickly. Service was great! The prices are very reasonable for a seafood house, especially the hearty seafood platter. The lobster tail on that was amazing. My only request would be for them to actually say what kind of oysters they have, instead of saying "local oysters." They were still delicious and the perfect way to start our meal. Additionally, for being a seafood house, it was fairly clean. You are encompassed in seafood from the moment you walk in, in the best way possible. It is truly a meal you won't regret!

    LP Steamers was the bomb! My friend and I got a recommendation to go here from another friend who…read moreused to work in Baltimore, so we figured we'd give it a try after going to Fort McHenry. This restaurant did not disappoint! We were seated upstairs, surrounded by people eating crabs by the dozen. Nice! However, we weren't much in the mood to fight for our meals so we got the hushpuppies and fried pickles for an appetizer and then decided to split a double crab cake platter with curly fries and coleslaw. Hushpuppies - fabulous! (Not sure how I feel about the cinnamon butter, and I like cinnamon) Fried pickles - epic! And the bmore ranch served with them? Stellar. Crab cakes - fantabulous! It was almost entirely crab with very little filler. The crab meat was sweet and succulent and just perfect. I liked the slaw - it had a tiny hint of jalepeno or something. The only thing that wasn't great were the curly fries, and it's not like they were bad. Just not fabulous. Also, the servers were very nice. The power went off while we were there and everyone just took it in stride til it kicked back in. Excellent restaurant and I'm so glad we went!

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    Upstairs bar

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    Half dozen oysters

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    Mama's on the Half Shell

    Mama's on the Half Shell

    4.0(1.6k reviews)
    3.6 mi•Canton
    •$$

    Stopped here for a late lunch after customer meetings. Yaya was the bartender and she was training…read moreTim. First, Tim will do fine here. He struck up a conversation with me and just has bartender aura. Now on to Yaya. She is really good. Personable. Friendly. Knows her stuff. I was there on 1/2 price mussels. I'm in! I started with a cup of the seafood chowder as Yaya recommended it over the cream of crab. Great choice. Flavorful. Veggies, seafood, and bacon a really nice combo. On to the mussels. Chose the white wine garlic over the Cajun butter and Old Bay butter options, again based on Yaya's recommendation. She said, as much as she loves Old Bay, just too salty on the mussels. These mussels were awesome. The cook knows, if a mussel doesn't open, don't serve it. All were opened and I assume they throw out the ones that don't. A great look! Place is very cool looking. Meet bar. Tables outside. It was slow as I was there for lunch at 2:00 but all in all a really good place and hope you get to meet Yaya if you come in. I am in the BWI area for business every 6 weeks. I have a new go to place, especially on Wednesdays for 1/2 price mussels!!!

    5/5 experience at Mama's on the Half Shell! We came for happy hour and were so pleased with…read moreeverything. These are the best happy hour oysters we've found in the area so far, and the crab dip was also the best we've had around Baltimore. The seafood in general was all very fresh. Our server, I believe his name was Pedro, was amazing - so kind, attentive, and on top of everything the entire time. Great food, great service, and great happy hour. My only regret is not coming here sooner! We'll definitely be back.

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    Mama's on the Half Shell - Mama's On The Half Shell Owings Mills Fireplace Dining Area

    Mama's On The Half Shell Owings Mills Fireplace Dining Area

    Mama's on the Half Shell - Mama's On The Half Shell Lobster Mac & Cheese - available for nationwide shipping!

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    Mama's On The Half Shell Patio outdoor dining area

    Faidley's Seafood - Deviled eggs

    Faidley's Seafood

    4.2(1.4k reviews)
    4.3 mi•Downtown
    •$$

    Faidley's Seafood in the new Lexington Market absolutely lived up to its reputation. Everything we…read moreordered was fresh, flavorful, and prepared with care. The Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes were the star of the meal--packed with large pieces of sweet crab meat, lightly seasoned, and cooked to perfection with very little filler. The Haddock was fresh, flaky, and perfectly fried with a light, crispy coating. We also ordered the Pot Boil with crabs, shrimp, and snow crab legs, and it did not disappoint. The seafood was fresh, generously portioned, and seasoned just right, making it a fun and satisfying meal to share. What made the experience even better was the outstanding staff. Everyone was incredibly attentive, friendly, and accommodating, making sure we had everything we needed and taking the time to answer our questions with a smile. Their excellent service truly elevated the entire dining experience. If you're visiting Baltimore and love fresh seafood, Faidley's at the new Lexington Market is a must-visit.

    Was in Baltimore for an Oriole's game and saw this place get a lot of hype for their Crab Cakes…read more If you haven't been to Baltimore lately, it's not the 'Charm City' it used to be. Took Amtrak from NY to Baltimore and the walk from the train station was sketchy. Not in the best of areas but still wanted to try their specialty. It was okay. I've had better in my local seafood restaurants.

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    Faidley's Seafood at Lexington Market 8/2025

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    Baltimore Seafood - weekend royale

    Baltimore Seafood

    4.1(407 reviews)
    3.5 mi•Canton
    •$$

    My family and I were visiting Baltimore for a short vacation. This restaurant was a find on Yelp…read moreand it did not disappoint! My son and I shared the Captain's Catch seafood boil with the house blend seasoning... which included 3LBs of seafood (Dungeness Crab, Shrimp, and Mussels, and potatoes and corn) The portion was plentiful and the taste was AMAZING! You can also customize your own boil which is what my son's girlfriend did... also with the house blend seasoning... also AMAZING and FULL OF FLAVOR!! Leah our waitress was so helpful and walked us through the ordering process. Leah made our experience even more memorable !!! My family and I will definitely return to Baltimore Seafood when we visit the Baltimore again. The whole experience was fun for all. We recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants a great seafood boil

    This was one of my best meals while in Baltimore! The seafood boil was very flavorful and had just…read morethe right amount of spice. I got the spicy house blend. I got head off shrimp a half pound of crab, sausage, potatoes, and corn. it was a nice portion size for the price! Bri & Leah were amazing! Leah was our server and was very attentive to our needs. Afterwards, we realize we needed to try the butter cake so we got to go. Bri at the hostess stand, took our picture and was very kind to us on our way out! The next time I am in Baltimore, I would recommend this place for a good boil!

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    Yummmmy king crab and snow crab legs in garlic butter sauce

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    Nicks Fish House - Calamari

    Nicks Fish House

    4.0(1.5k reviews)
    5.6 mi
    •$$$

    Great place for steamed crabs!! The atmosphere is fun, especially when the Ravens are playing!…read moreOutdoor seating is a great atmosphere to share with friends/family. The crabs are hot and seasoned well. Only disappointment was the size. We wanted X-large crabs but they only had large and mediums. Unfortunately, the large crabs looked like medium sized crabs. Also, we tried the calamari and fish n chips however neither were seasoned. We also had some cocktails but they were watered down. So, if you decide to order a cocktail you may want to stick with something bottled. The only cocktail that was tasty was the Rum Punch.

    Loved this restaurant!…read more Came out here from the DMV and met one of my friends here based off a recommendation. Thankfully, I was in no shape or form disappointed! Nick's was easy to find and I was able to find a parking spot near the restaurant. I absolutely loved everything concerning the decor of the place. You have an option to have some views of the ocean or sit inside which seemed nice as well. We were greeted by our host and promptly sat. There was live band playing which everyone enjoyed and added to the happiness of it being a Friday. For food, I ordered the crab cake sandwich with the Chesapeake French fries. We also ordered the egg rolls for appetizers. Everything was delicious, seasoned perfectly and great sides. I will definitely be back and can't wait to have the Maryland crabs!

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    Outdoor bar

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    Crab Imperial

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    Miss Shirley's Cafe, Inner Harbor - Cookies and Cream donuts

    Miss Shirley's Cafe, Inner Harbor

    4.1(3.9k reviews)
    3.8 mi•Inner Harbor
    •$$

    Omg flavor explosion! I could cry the food is so amazing and comforting! Also big shout out to…read moreMolly she's the sweetest very attentive and outgoing having her as our server enhanced our experience tenfold !

    A little late to the party, but we finally made it to Miss Shirley's this past Monday after hearing…read moregood things about it for years. We started things off with the appetizers, and the Hot Honey Fried Chicken Deviled Eggs were absolutely phenomenal. Easily one of the best things we ordered. They were so good that I honestly could've eaten an entire order by myself and been perfectly happy. We also tried the house-made cornbread. Their version was a little different from what I'm used to and almost gave me French toast stick vibes. The consistency was good and it definitely wasn't bad, just a different take on cornbread than I expected. Between the two appetizers, though, I'm choosing those deviled eggs every single time. For my meal, I ordered three scrambled eggs with cheese, Cranberry Maple Turkey Sausage, shredded hash browns, an everything biscuit with cream cheese, and pancakes. Everything was good, but those pancakes were easily the star of the meal. Honestly, some of the best pancakes I've ever had. Perfect consistency, fluffy in the middle with slightly crispy edges, and flavorful enough that you really didn't need much syrup. The eggs were solid -- simple scrambled eggs with cheese done right. The Cranberry Maple Turkey Sausage was really, really good as well. I'm personally not a huge fan of shredded hash browns because I prefer home fries or diced breakfast potatoes, but that's more of a texture preference than anything being wrong with them. I'm also not much of a bagel person, so I wasn't sure how I'd feel about the everything biscuit, but surprisingly, I really enjoyed it. My lady ordered the brisket skillet, which had brisket, scrambled eggs, shredded potatoes, peppers, and everything mixed together. Very flavorful, and the portion was definitely generous. For drinks, she had the Pineapple Coconut Colada, which was good and definitely had a heavy pour that day. I had Shirley's Crush. I'm already a big fan of orange crushes, and theirs was really good -- flavorful, refreshing, and they definitely weren't stingy with the alcohol. Our waitress, Melissa, was amazing. Very attentive, helpful, friendly, and she took great care of us throughout the entire meal. Great service can really add to an experience, and she definitely did that for us. I honestly don't have any real complaints about Miss Shirley's. The food was good, the service was excellent, portions were generous, and there were so many other things on the menu that caught my attention. I already know I'll be going back so I can start scratching some more items off the list. The only downside worth mentioning is parking, but that's pretty normal for a city location. There's a parking garage directly across the street, which is extremely convenient, but we paid around $24 for maybe an hour and a half to two hours. A little pricey for that amount of time, but I guess you're paying for the convenience of being literally across the street. Overall, my first experience was a solid 5 out of 5. I can only speak for my visit, but the food, drinks, service, and overall experience were all on point. Definitely recommend, and I'll definitely be back.

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    Samples of the cocktails.

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    Gravy Train Skillet

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    The Choptank - Fried Oysters

    The Choptank

    4.0(527 reviews)
    3.7 mi•Fells Point
    •$$$

    Choptank never disappoints! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was lively, the food was…read moredelicious, and the service was absolutely outstanding. A special thank you to Ryan and Jordan, who truly made our experience exceptional. They were welcoming, attentive, and went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect throughout our meal. Their friendly personalities and genuine hospitality made us feel like valued guests, and it's clear they take pride in providing excellent service. The food and drinks were fantastic, but Ryan and Jordan are what made this visit memorable. If you're looking for great seafood, a fun waterfront vibe, and service that exceeds expectations, Choptank is the place to go. We'll definitely be back!

    The food was good but the service was terrible. We sat down for a late lunch on a Sunday at 2 PM…read more It took over two hours to get our entrees and the place was not even a quarter full. The waitress made a bunch of mistakes that she never apologized for like not bringing a bottle of wine we ordered until an hour after we sat down, accidentally ordering an additional seafood platter and not removing it from the check, not including fries with a dish that came with them, then charging us extra for them when we asked her to please bring them. In total lunch took over 3 hours when it should have been half that at most. Good help is hard to find these days it seems.

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    The Choptank - Chili Puppies

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    The Choptank - The half and half soup is UH-MAZING!! (Half cream of crab and half Maryland crab) and the peach tea crush is delicious!!

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    The half and half soup is UH-MAZING!! (Half cream of crab and half Maryland crab) and the peach tea crush is delicious!!

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