5/5 experience at Mama's on the Half Shell! We came for happy hour and were so pleased with everything. 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. read more

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TLDR; maybe not the best for delivery (which is all ive had and what this reflects). it's expensive (all seafood is gonna be), so going in might be the way to go here. scheduled a delivery for 5pm, got notification that our order was being picked up around 345pm, so the food definitely wasnt at its peak for consumption. a friend of mine was here from out of town and wanted to try a bunch of crab and lobster items. we spent a lot and got a variety of things. - soft shell crab blt - I love soft shell and this sandwich may have been one of the worst ive had. the bun was good. - crab egg rolls - mushy and honestly just kind of weird - we tried all the soups and they were good! pretty much exactly what you would expect - hot lobster roll - delicious, fries were bad - cold lobster roll - surprised me bc I actually liked it more than the hot (could be delivery vs fresh) - lobster mac and cheese - i really liked this and thought the noodles were perfect for it - crab dip - very meh - ceasar salad - average lots of $$ spent and not a lot of satisfaction read more

We love this restaurant! It is always wonderful. Always. The oysters were my first course. They are exactly as described on the menu. They were fantastic! My husband and I both ordered a soup. I ordered the cream of crab and he ordered the Maryland crab soup. They were both perfection! For dinner, I ordered the seafood club. Every part of the sandwich was amazing! It was so good! Even the French fries were perfect! The service was stellar. Our waiter was ever present and so helpful. He was amazing. The decor is relaxed and water oriented. It is a lovely environment. Thank you for such and amazing meal Mama's on the half shell! read more

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I have been here before and this most recent visit, the service was not great. Sad and disappointed that it took over an hour just to get our food. There were two tables who came after us that had gotten their food before us. We had a waitress and she barely checked on us. After we got our food, we never saw her again and the other waitress who was taking care of all the other tables around us was helping us instead. We also ordered a cheesecake to go and it took almost 20 minutes just to get that. Other than that, oysters were good, shrimp po boy was good, as well as the crab grilled cheese. Just wish service was better. read more

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So the highlight of the night was the barmaid love her. Won't purchase the yacht tower again. The only part worth buying was the top layer crab dip and lobster dip. The two lobster tails ok snow crab no thanks read more

Mama's on the Half Shell - Bars Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

This place has the best crushes in Baltimore. Summer is not complete without stopping in at least once. The raw bar is also excellent and the seafood salad is something on my annual summer bucket list. The vibe inside is very old school pub (dark wood, terrible chairs), but the outdoor seating is much more festive. And the bartenders are both super efficient and make very tasty beverages. read more

Mama's on the Half Shell - Half and half crush - Bars Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Truly a beautiful day of fun in the sun. I ventured out to Mama's on the Half Shell to celebrate oyster week and I was totally satisfied with the results. The Rockefeller oysters were the best I have had yet... the spinach and cheese stuffing was absolutely delicious. The gorgeous weather played a major role in how electric the atmosphere was, and the outside patio was jubilant and filled with patrons. Now for me the raw oyster tower selection pushed my experience over the top. The oysters were fresh and chilled to perfection. And for the record, the menu is filled with a lot more tasty dishes than just oysters... so I encourage you on the next nice day ( over the spring & summer ) to stop by Mama's on the Half Shell for an experience that won't disappoint. read more

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Fantastic choice. We were pining for brunch on a busy Saturday afternoon and hadn't made a reservation. Thankful that they were able to squeeze us in at a table at the top of the stairs. Good people watching--out the window to the folks outside below, but also into the kitchen just behind us. We observed a very well-run establishment. Several staff including the manager, who had a great sense of humor and kind-spiritedness, stopped by to check on us. We didnt end up ordering brunch since items on the other menus won us over very quixkly: the crab cake eggrolls (appetizer) and the crab grilled cheese (lunch). Being ambitious, we did ask the server to leave the menu behind, just in case. There was so much deliciousness to choose from But alas, we were satiated. To drink, we skipped the bottomless Mimosa and Bloody Mary and opted instead for a Blood Orange Margarita (which was more berry-like in color) and a Passion Fruit Mezcal Sour. Both were a tad sweet for our preference but very good otherwise. Would definitely recommend and hope to return. read more

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Food is 10/10 Ambiance is 10/10. Easy to find on the corner in a picturesque town bbbbbbbbbbbbbbbb read more

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I brought a friend here for brunch for their birthday per their suggestion. Instead on doing the usual bottomless I chose a crush since I never had one. I got the John Daly and it was delicious. I could see it being extra refreshing on a summer day. I'm not typically a vodka girl but I really enjoyed it. We got the grilled oysters as an appetizer and got two of each topping choice. I was pleasantly surprised by the smoked paprika butter topping. For my entree I got the crab cake Benny. It's hard to turn down a Benny! The Benny was everything I wanted it to be. Our server was patient and nice, we never felt rushed. She also was able to tell us about which menu items were more popular than others. This place has so many good reviews for a reason! Good seafood and good crushes, I'll certainly add this to my Baltimore restaurants list! Cheers! read more

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So so yum. Haven't eaten a bad thing here. Shared the sandwich and salad and we are absolutely stuffed. The salad is massive and the sandwich is easily two servings. Service is fast, so many options and the option for outside seating when it is nice outside is fantastic. Will be coming back again. read more

Mama's on the Half Shell - Seafood Chowder (Cup), Seafood Club, Eastern Shore Cobb - Bars Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

The absolute BEST SEAFOOD CHOWDER, in the world! I served over 20 years and traveled many countries and states, so I can tell you thier chowder is to die for. I could eat it twice a week! read more

Stopped by for an early lunch, so it was mostly empty. Alex and Stephanie were friendly. They had us take our pick of outdoor and indoor seating (1st and 2nd Floor). We opted to sit indoor, because there was construction going on nearby outside. Got a couple of each of the oysters from the Raw Bar (Mama's Wold Ass. Salts, Shooting Points, Delaware Bay). They were freshly shucked and not too briney. Shooting Points was my favorite of the three. The Cream of Crab (Cup) had nice chunks of crab. A little on the salty side, but the crackers help balance it. Good creamy consistency. The Eastern Shore Cobb Salad also had nice chunks of crab. It was a pretty big portion. The ingredients were fresh and well balanced. There was the perfect amount of dressing. Decent spot to hit if you're in the area! read more

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Located in such a cute area of Baltimore, my friend recommended this restaurant for seafood and I was so impressed! I loved the ambiance, victorian style with lots of history on their walls, plus tvs. I sat at the bar and the waiter was really sweet and attentive! As for food, I ordered a crush mocktail, a variety of their oysters - mamas wild ass salts, shoregasms, Delaware bay, blue point, and walrus & carpenter. I slurped the oysters with and without the horse radish and cocktail sauce because it was that fresh. The crab cake was packed with crab meat and the Mac n cheese was perfect. What a great dinner! read more

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Left absolutely stuffed, a bit buzzed, and my dog was half as a clam. I love a dog friendly patio, my dog was welcomed and cared for like he was a paying member of society. The oysters were delicious, the bottomless bloody marry was amazing and spicy without being overwhelming. The service was good, the patio was cozy. Definitely highly recommend read more

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Stopped by for a quick lunch and had a great visit! John was super attentive, friendly and gave all his recommendations as it was my first time visiting. I settled on the cream of crab soup and the salmon BLT. The cream of crab soup was sweet, creamy and full of crab. It was one of my favorites that I've tried! The salmon BLT sandwich was HUGE! A nice, large piece of salmon with the rest of the fresh ingredients made this meal a 10/10. Would def recommend this spot! read more

Mama's on the Half Shell - Salmon BLT - Bars Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Delicious food, great service, and perfect ambience in a cute neighborhood (minus the outdoor bugs). Our party didn't have a reservation but outdoor seating was available (the weather was perfect at early dinnertime). Living in a landlocked state, we ordered a bunch of seafood (lobster, oysters, shrimp, etc.) and they were all so fresh! As for the flavoring, I feel like it was a bit too heavy so they kind of covered up the freshness of the seafood but they were still very good. What bumps this review up is the service! Great wait staff and the cool co-owner even stopped by to chat. read more

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This place was wonderful! From the crushed and bloody Mary's to the oysters to the club sandwich (crab cake and shrimp Salad) to the crab soup with the side of a fried soft shell crab! We have been here a few days and this was def the best place we have eaten! We took a chance with a 20 min Uber ride and were overly impressed! Neat place with outside patio and also nice inside dining! Would def do again... Kate W was so good in explaining the menu and being very attentive to our needs! read more

Mama's is an iconic staple of Baltimore. Go with family, go with friends, go alone, and every time you will have a great experience. For me it's the fried oyster appetizer (the batter and slaw make it), and a Bloody Mary (both virgin and regular delish). The Chesapeake club, Caesar salad with that olive crostini, seafood pasta, and more. But the service also is amazing! You can also eat outside with a pup, which I've done many times. Recommend this spot to locals and tourists alike! read more

Mamas was a perfect for a quick Friday night dinner. I only wish the happy hour specials were also on the second floor read more

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This is a really nice place. The decor is charming. I felt like I was in an Architectural Review magazine spread the first time I walked in.. We were seated quickly and the staff were pleasant. The star of the show for me were the oysters. They had a nice selection and they were all fresh. This will become become our go to place for oysters. read more

We had a wonderful experience! The service was excellent, the atmosphere was warm and inviting, and our server, Firas, was incredibly sweet, friendly, and attentive throughout our meal. He made us feel welcome and ensured everything was perfect. Great food, great service, and a relaxing ambiance--I would definitely recommend this restaurant and look forward to coming back! read more

All day happy hour on Labor Day. A seafood orgasm. Two dozen oysters on the half shell, orange crushes, combo steamer and crab cake special. The half and half soup with cream of crab, jumbo crab. Great service, great food. Ate at the bar watching the US Open. read more

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Rose provided excellent service and gave us great food recommendations. Aaron, the manager, stopped by our table to introduce himself, which was a nice touch. The food and vibe were amazing, and we even received August giveaways to use next month. We'll definitely be back to celebrate my birthday! read more

A real deal seafood spot. A little pricey but the quality is unmatched. I got the mussels and I was pleasantly surprised by how fresh they were. The inside is a shotgun style bar with lots of wood. There is also an outdoor seating area which is really nice in the summer. Service was good as well. read more

It's always a good day to have some seafood. My friend and I were in the Canton area and decided to grab a bite to eat. This Mamas on the Half Shell location has a few tables and a bar on the lower level for dining. Looks like they have outside dining as an option and an upstairs. I didn't go upstairs so not sure of the layout. I ordered a shrimp po boy and it came with a side of fries. I asked for sweet potato fries but they didn't have that as an option. The po boy comes with cole slaw your choice of shrimp or oysters and spicy mayo. I'm not a fan of spicy food so I asked for the spicy mayo on the side and also asked for a side of garlic aioli. The cole slaw really made the sandwich in my opinion. The fries were seasoned just right. The server was nice and checked on us a few times which I appreciated. To my surprise they automatically include an 18% gratuity no matter the size of your party. Overall decent experience and I would return. read more

Mama's on the Half Shell - Shrimp Po'Boy - Bars Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

The food was delicious and the service was excellent. We tried a lot of direct items and they were all flavorful. read more

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I am going to give them a 5 star because of their service (food was fine too) We took our dogs with us and got sat for outdoor seating. All good and dandy ..until one of our dogs had a messy accident right as we sat down (mind you we walked her around first to make sure there was nothing loaded ready to go). We felt mortified but our server Elara was so kind and helpful and brought us cups of water to help wash away the bits of mess that were not pickupable. That's good customer service. Food was good too in my opinion - i got a cup of cream of crab soup and the coddies (3 to an order) and my bf got a veggie wrap. The coddies felt a tad bit underseasoned to my bf but I was fine with it (usually I'm the one complaining about things being underseasoned). Cream of crab soup even though it was a cup was plenty filling and they do not skimp on the lump crab topping. Would absolutely recommend this place and would come back to this place (again so sorry to them for our doggy's accident) read more

Mama's on the Half Shell - Cream Of Crab Cup - Bars Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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mama's is one of my favorite places for half&half soup and oysters! they always taste so fresh coming from there. the last few times i've gone, we have sat at the bar and the bartender is always so observant and attentive to us where as soon as our glass is half empty, she's ready to ask if we want a new one! i love the interior of the restaurant and think it fits perfectly with the menu! read more

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I had put off going to Mama's On the Half Shell as it's right on Canton Square, and I always assume it was pub food. We went recently for dinner over Labor Day weekend, and it was packed (I think it always is, a neighborhood favorite for sure). I was shocked at how cute the interior is, it's a dark victorian, row home feel, and wider than traditional row homes. The bathrooms still feel pubby. The service was fine, nothing to write home about, but the food was very good. I liked the oysters (they were out of a few we wanted) but still very fresh (although if I'm being honest, for the prices, you might as well just go to Thames Street). I did LOVE their mussels. The Caesar salad - a side - was enormous but was very lackluster, over dressed and the romaine was limp, I didn't even bother eating it after the first few bites. But the mussels were so good, I got the one with the shrimp and chorizo. I will say, I often get mosquito bites in Canton and this was no exception. We sat indoor but I still got five mosquito bites on my arm! I will definitely be back for mussels, and it's good to know there's another decent restaurant in Canton! read more

Mama's on the Half Shell - Inside - Bars Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Up stairs dining room at nice atmosphere. The server was friendly and provided good service. The food was tasty. read more

Mama's on the Half Shell - Lobster Tail stuffed with Imperial Crab - Bars Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

The food was pretty decent, the service was good we sat at the bar and the bar tender was attentive and friendly, the atmosphere was more of an antique establishment, there wasn't very many people at all. I unfortunately spent a lot of time swatting away gnats from our food. read more

Mama's on the Half Shell - Alfredo with crab and shrimp - Bars Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Mama's On The Half Shell is really one of the Gems of Canton. They have the best happy hour. I have found in town both for one dollar oysters as well as cheap, good drinks with a good beer selection. The bartenders and servers are all incredible, and it has a classic, old Baltimore pub feeling that is inviting after days work or for a casual date. If you haven't been yet, it's well overdue to check this spot out, it's become one of my go to Stops when I'm feeling like seafood. Certainly worth trying their steamed mussels with old bay seasoning! read more

Mama's on the Half Shell - Dozen oysters for around $12 at happy hour - Bars Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Stopped at this gem on a roadtrip back from North Carolina. Not too far off the I-95. Great area for other cute places to stop. The food was amazing! I got for appetizers the crab dip and crab eggrolls. The crab dip was so full of chucks of whole crab and tons of cheese! I will dream about this one! The eggrolls weren't as good as I thought. However, the crab sandwich was the best crab sandwich I have ever eaten! Definitely defines Maryland crabs! Our waitress was super nice and service was great! The place overall is historic and a lot of history there! read more

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Not only was Shariff amazing his reco regarding the lamb chops was spot on! Perfectly pink, seasoned and seared- the mash and spinach were delish as well! My husband ordered the fish and chips- crispy, flakey- not greasy and perfectly seasoned! Def. Coming back!! Oh- and Shariff was amazing! read more

We are long time Baltimorians but have rarely eaten at Mamas on the Half Shell. We were delighted with our experience at Mama's tonight. The raw oysters were delicious (who doesn't like a Buck a Shuck during oyster week!), the fried oysters and the fried shrimp were perfectly fried. Even the Cole Slaw and the spinach were wonderful. Shariff was attentive and the atmosphere was fantastic! We will be back. read more

The food, the ambiance and the service were all amazing! But let's talk about the food some more. Cream of crab soup 10 out of 10. Crab cakes 10 out of 10. Oysters 11 out of 10. Next time we're in town from California, we will definitely be stopping here again, and again! read more

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We found this gem on Yelp looking for seafood. We had an amazing experience. The oysters were excellent. We ordered more oysters on the half shell after the first round. My husband had the oyster stew which us made to order. He said it was delicious. I had the crab dip which was to die for- I order this a lot and this is the best I have had in a very long time. My husband also had the oyster Rockefeller which he said was really good. I had the hot lobster roll. It was packed full of lobster- delicious!! Our waiter was wonderful - Sharefee. He was very excited that this was our first visit and made sure we were happy with everything. One last thing - we each had an oyster shooter. Very good. We definitely will be back and we have been telling everyone about this restaurant. Can't wait to go again!! read more

We regularly go by Mama's when we're in Baltimore. We visit almost monthly when we visit our daughter, and can vouch for both locations. The food (as visitors, we tend tog eat Maryland specialties) is consistent, fresh, and flavorful. The service is usually very good but can be spotty. The two locations have very different vibes, one older and urban, and the other suburban. I prefer downtown but both are great. read more

Excellent food everytime. We live right down the street and the consistency brings us back. Really fun place that serves O'Donnell Square really well. Bloody Mary is a legendary. My go to meal is 2 Bloody's and a Salad. but the rest of the menu is first rate. Downstairs eating is "bar" eating so be prepared for loud. Upstairs is the move for just dining. Outside on Linwood is great on nice days. A Baltimore Institution that continues to shine. read more