I am visiting the Baltimore area from NYC and recently had the very good fortune of dining at The…read moreThames Street Oyster House. Food was exceptional, menu very varied and interesting. Very tasteful decor, friendly, attentive, helpful staff, reasonably priced. Excellent dining experience and highly recommended.

My favorite restaurant in Baltimore. The food and service ALWAYS shine. The ambience is tight,…read morequaint, but a little noisy. I lived in Boston previously and Thames's lobster roll is BETTER than any I had there. It's my default order, but explore their specials when they catch my eye. I can also recommend thier scallops and fish. Their crab cakes are great as well; however, I reccomend getting other items here and crab cakes elsewhere if you're making multiple food stops in Bmore as there are equally good crab cakes at other places (Pappas, Faidleys, Nick's, Coco's etc.) but not equally good other dishes. I'm not an oyster guy, but they also have the best raw bar in town, and they have an in house dedicated pastry chef who makes desserts which are to die for if you save room.

Food was good and flavorful. Service was friendly but a little lacking. The bathroom seemed to not…read morebe checked throughout the day. A pound was plenty. Crab and shrimp were perfect.

The food was good per the crafty crab standards. However my issues were with the staff. I came on a…read moreslow day, there was plenty of staff but they was acting so lazy. For example I wasn't greeted when I entered hut instead I had a staff element sitting on her phone at a table. Another staff member at the bar eating. No one greeted me or sat me. Finally I asked if it's okay to sit at the bar to the lady eating there. It took forever for my food to come and my waiter was also the bartender and waiting on the guest at the tables. It took so long to even get my check! Also I ordered my broil but they never put it so by the time I was ready to go I just had them scratch it off my order smh. I really wanted my broil!!!

Our first time at Schultz's Crab House in Essex. We started with a cup of nicely seasoned gumbo and…read morea cup of creamy crab bisque. We think the bisque was made with a roux as the base. We hade the roughy stuffed with crabmeat. It was salty, but still delicious! Sides of baked potato and pickled beets! Our other entree was crab cakes. Lots of lump crab. Good flavor. We didn't have time for dessert. An assortment of beers on tap and by the bottle. Friendly and attentive service from Stephanie. Nice atmosphere. Traditional wood paneling. Ample street parking

Of course we had to eat crabs during our little moms-getaway since we were meeting up in Maryland…read more This was a great find. Our server was super sweet and helpful. The crabs were so much larger than we expected. They tasted fresh and were delicious. We enjoyed the Bloody Mary too. Thanks for a great meal!

While visiting Baltimore, we were on the hunt for some good crabs. After seeing Kahler's Crab House…read moreall over TikTok, we decided to give it a try. From the outside, it looks like a small shack--or more like a house--and the inside carries that same no-frills, classic crab house vibe. Simple tables, open space--exactly what you expect from a traditional spot. It was completely empty when we arrived just after 12 PM, but honestly, that worked in our favor because we were starving. We started with a few appetizers:    *   The cream of crab soup wasn't what I expected, especially for Baltimore, where I've had much better.    *   The crab deviled eggs were underwhelming--very little crab and mostly tasted like regular deviled eggs.    *   The honey Old Bay wings were actually really good.    *   The hush puppies were just okay. Now, the main event--the crabs. We ordered a dozen medium males, and they did not disappoint. They were flavorful, meaty, and exactly what we came for. I did get one bad crab, but our server handled it immediately and replaced it with a fresh, hot one. She also stayed on top of our drinks the entire time, which I appreciated. A few things to note: they don't serve alcohol, but it's BYOB (wine only). Coolers are allowed, and they'll provide ice, which is a nice touch. Overall, I'd definitely come back--but strictly for the crabs. Next time, I'm saving my appetite (and my wallet) for the main attraction.

I visited Kahler's a year ago and really enjoyed it. Last year's visit was during the week day and…read moreit wasn't extremely busy. Today we had reservations for 11 @3 on a Sunday. It was extremely crowded. Reservations are definitely recommended. Our table was ready on time. On this particular visit I was disappointed by a few things. Let's start with what went right. Pros- 1.Our reserved table was ready. 2. Crabs were fat and delicious. 3. Three people ordered the shrimp platter with 3 variations of shrimp and loved it. 4. They have a sink within the restaurant if you just want to wash your hands. 5. A screened in outdoor eating area. Cons 1. It took 20-30 minutes to get apps. When the cream of crab and fries were received they were cold and the waitress had to microwave the soup again. 2. I ordered 1lb of shrimp and onions w/ 2 ears of corn for my app and never received them. The crabs came out an hour later with my corn. The waitress said the shrimp were coming up and she just needed to get them. I cancelled them because I wanted them before the crabs not over an hour later. So until the crabs came I and my daughter watched everyone eating but us. 3. The bathroom had no paper towels and at 1 point no toilet paper. The trash can was overrun and needed to be emptied. There is only 1 stall for women and men. 4. A long wait to get food and even pay for your bill. 5. The waitress had to reminded that mozzarella sticks had been ordered as an appetizer. They came after the crabs and her entree. I'm not sure but I feel they may have been short on staff, but if that's the case they need to compensate the customer in some way and apologize and acknowledge that they're short tonight. I bought my family here to celebrate a birthday and because of the extreme wait they said this was their first and last time coming here. SN: Someone should be checking the bathrooms every hour to make sure they are stocked with the necessary supplies, trash emptied, and clean.

Omg so delicious!! We had the Boat Load of Food with a pitcher of draft beer and a side of Old Bay…read morefries. We specially enjoyed the scallops, mussels and lobster tail. A messy but enjoyable eat. Service was pretty quick and thoughtful. They were kind enough to have run to our car before we left to let us know my mom had left her purse haha. What a find, will make sure to come back when in Baltimore!

I guess L P Steamers had an off night or I just ordered wrong…read more It was a long day and my last night in Baltimore. I can't leave the city without having crabs! I was tired so I settled on crab cakes. I found parking on the street, be careful because in front of the restaurant is a bus stop. Walking inside, I pretty much have a place to myself. I'm seated by the waitress and I'm given a menu. I was going to order crab cakes but I see a fried seafood platter with a single crab cake. Sold! I ordered a Summer Shanty beer as well to get the party started. Y'all, the fish was over fried. The clam strips, some were crunchy and the fried oysters had a fishy taste. The crab cake was good but the shell was over cooked. I ate what I could, I paid the check and left quickly. Did they have an off night? Perhaps. If you're here, I'd go for anything but the fried fish.

3/31/2026 I had a 6 year hiatus from this place but was…read morereally craving a seafood boil. Apon entering we were greeted and sat. Clean booths with plenty of action bar was fun and tables started to fill. I started with some oysters which tasted fresh but not a lot of flavor going on which was disappointing. The boil came out and compared to other spots this just seems like they don't sit it in the sauce enough to soak up the flavors poured in. All food was fresh but I was really looking for that deep flavor aspect. The portion sizes are amazing though and everything was so good. The lemonade both strawberry and regular hit! Our server Draven was spot on with the service managing us and a bunch of other tables he really made the experience comfortable. I love that they have the addition of the sink outside the bathroom so after eating up I can just clean up real fast (don't forget the lemons) Bathroom rating: women's 5/5 men's 2/5

Ended up here, happy hour on a Thursday. Free, Parking in front of the establishment…read more Eileen was a great waitress! Their happy hour food and prices were great! I'm used to the H&R around my way, where I would only get 4 pieces of food per happy hour order - Here, it was nearly DOUBLE for the same price!

Enjoyed a wonderful seafood dinner last night with a group of friends, the food was amazing…read more The Service received from Christian was spot on, top notch, very nice, polished, and attentive. It made our night out standing. Looking forward to returning very soon and requesting Christians Section.

Sad to have give such a low score because the jumbo crab cake was very good, however I can not get…read morepast the fact that they charged me a gratuity charge (I think it was 15%) because I asked for a to go box to take home my leftovers and did it in a sneaky way without any upfront disclosure. So it cost me $10-15 to for a plastic takeout container. Had I not looked at the customer copy of the bill I would have not only not known but I would have tipped based on the total which already included the additional gratuity charge (which was not disclosed on the merchant copy). This is so unnecessary and ruined what would have been a good experience. They said it was a "sharing charge" which I have experienced and applies when u have another diner with you and u decide to split an entree. Had they disclosed I would at least had the option to finish the meal. The saying "stepping over dollars to pick up pennies " seems to apply as this left such a bad taste I doubt I will return despite the fact the crab cake was delicious and the loaded baked potato was average (hardly loaded) Beware of the hidden gratuity for take home leftovers!!! Update to above: I did follow up with Angie this morning and she was very kind and offered to credit back my card for the extra gratuity. She also explained that I was misled about the "sharing charge" but they do automatically add 15% gratuity regardless of party size or quality of service. So I would give 4 stars for the food quality and 1 star for the way in which they present and charge gratuity. Tipping should remain at the discretion of the diner based on service and food quality otherwise just get rid of tipping and raise your prices

I Absofuckinglutely love it here! Tiff and Brit are the best bartenders! Tiff always on top of her…read more"A"game and makes me feel welcome. Even when they're extremely busy Tiffany makes sure we are taking care of. I feel like family when I come. Love these girls! Oh and the crabs are so delicious!!!

4/22/2026 You know when you just want a quick bite and drink…read morewhile you wait for an appointment to finish up, this was the spot for that. Nice location with plenty of parking and it was packed, I was not expecting so much traffic inside but this place was jumping. I opted to sit in the dinning area which had nice lighting and room for the whole family. I got the rockfish tacos and TT's tiki tea both were great, service was just fine Maria was very attentive. Looking forward to coming back and actually trying the crabs cause the way the place was packed it's a must. Bathroom rating:5/5

Lady Frances is my number one crab choice. It's a small…read morefamily owned establishment and the entire staff is very friendly. The crabs are seasoned to perfection and meaty! This place is always busy which is a good indication of how good their crabs are!

My mom wanted crabs and mentioned that she had heard great things about Lady Frances. I called and…read morethey were very kind. They answered my questions and ordering was easy. Pick up was easy. The crabs were meaty and delicious. The corn was sweet and the shrimp was tasty. No complaints. Definitely our new crab spot. Definitely not cheap but worth the money.

Came here with 3 friends after a pedicure around the corner. The bar area is kind of tight but we…read morewere able to seat ourselves at a table in the bar area. Our server was the bartender and she was pretty attentive. I ordered an ice pick to drink (vodka and tea). There was hardly any vodka in it lol. White claw flavors are limited - only black cherry and lime. Fortunately they have surfside tea. I ordered hush puppies which were delicious, but they were served with a little container of cold butter spread? I would have thought they'd serve with melted butter. I also got an order of wings and they weren't that great. So much breading, not really hot, and not cooked crispy like I asked. Prices were very reasonable though. Overall it wasn't a bad experience, but nothing amazing.

The ambiance was rustic and a very nice bar scene decorated for the holidays. This bar seems to be…read moresupported by locals and sports buffs. Huge tv's hugged the upper walls, grabbing the attention of patrons. Honestly, I was bored by being pummeled with sports. The young lady behind the bar said to sit anywhere, all there were was the hightops and bar stools, we prefer a low table, there were none, maybe way in the back where no one was seated. She brought over the 2-sided menus, I asked what they do well here, as it was our first visit. She made her recommendations, and my husband got the cheesesteak sub with French fries (upcharge). I ordered the chicken wings with ranch and celery (8 for $10.95), not bad! She said they were good here, also the hamburgers , I can't remember what else they do well, other than the crab cake. We did not order anything with alcohol, so I am at a loss there. They do have beer on tap and bottles. The cheesesteak was good, fresh roll and tasty meat. The fries were as expected, nothing outstanding. Just good for bar food. My chicken wings were not puny, just normal size and market value, had them made to be mild. This came with celery (quite fresh and crunchy), the ranch was poured off into a plastic cup. Both orders came in plastic baskets, and a paper plate for bone discard. Plenty of napkins. Have to hand it to them, in-between sports, they played music and they sure do have a kicking stereo system, really great quality. It was a welcome break. She did visit once to make sure all was Ok and any needs. All was fine. The bill came , I checked it and gave her my cc, she returned and the bill was altered and the price of the cheesesteak went up $3! Honestly, I did not say anything or check the bill against the menu, which was put away. I just chalked it up as an oversight on the server's part. She did not say anything about the price adjustment either. I can understand a mistake in the charge. Just say something. I guess I am overreacting at this point. Sigh.