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    Nicks Fish House

    4.0 (1.5k reviews)
    PriceySeafood
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Good for kids
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    Cream of crab soup
    Emma D.

    We've been coming to nicks for crabs for years. Unfortunately this time around we got there too late and they were out of crabs, so we opted for a variety of other dishes. We started with the cream of crab soup- always a banger- I do wish it had a little more crab meat in it though. We also had some salad. We shared a pound of shrimp, some oysters and some mussels. My main entree I got the rockfish- blackened. It came with a creamy lemon sauce that was really good. Honestly my favorite part of the meal. They have live music outside with the bar and big tvs if you are watching any sports. The wait is usually long on the weekends so plan to wait for atleast an hour. They now do valet parking which is annoying and the parking is not ideal. But overall still one of our top choices for seafood.

    Lisa C.

    We came on a Tuesday night without reservations. There was a private party so seating was more limited. Only waited about 15 min. Unfortunately we couldn't sit outside but got to be next to a window overlooking the water. The young waiters and waitresses were attentive. The crab cake in my crab cake sandwich was good but everything else in that burger was as mediocre as it gets. Shrimp po boy was quite dry. I was glad I got to substitute my chips for a side salad though. Overall, good dining experience but I would try some other menu items next time.

    deck fries (good but pricey), crab pretzel (big, soft, and creamy), shrimp mac and cheese (LOVE), crab egg rolls (YES)
    Mel B.

    Nick's has one of the best warm weather vibes in the city. A crush and crabs on their deck is a summer must. We went recently but had kids, so just did some apps and drinks on the deck. ***no HH outside*** just an fyi My fav drink is their Sagamore Crush! Unbeatable. We got the deck fries - they're great fries that come with 2 great dipping sauces. They're also the type of dry you wanna drench in malt vinegar and dip in ketchup. However, I really dont know that you can enough to justify a $10 price tag. Crab egg rolls - they were the table favorite. Crab Pretzel - nice and soft. good for sharing. the flavor was simple and to the point. not heavily seasoned. shrimp mac and cheese - cavatappi noodles yayyyy. I think they're the best for mac and cheese. cheese is super creamy with just a light bake on top. I think its PERFECT.

    Chili Lime Mussels
    Keisha R.

    My little secret gem is blowing up! I love going for happy hour - the prices can't be beat. If you are looking for crabs, go early. It can easily be a 3 hour wait on the weekend. Deck seating and local beers - Nick's Fish House is definitely one to check out.

    Kai M.

    What a beautiful Sunday treat this was. The ambiance was perfect, anything near a body of beautiful water is perfect for a calm dining experience. Service was pretty quick and our waiter, Chris, provided us with the best recommendations. Drinks: I ordered the Amber crush with club soda- Refreshing and not too sweet The rest of my party ordered the sangria, orange crush, and sagamore crush. Everyone throughly enjoyed their drink. In fact, some of us enjoyed a second round because they were just that good. Appetizers: we started the dining experience with fried calamari and Nick's egg rolls. Fried calamari: fresh, perfect batter, consistency in the crunch, and a satisfying texture. It was well prepared and delicious. Nick's egg rolls: sinfully good!!!!! And it was stuffed with crab and shrimp. This was another fresh seafood dish with amazing seasoning added throughout. The dough had the perfect crunch-definitely worth the order! Entrees: I ordered the seafood platter- I opted for the broiled option and added crab stuffing to the mahi mahi. My sides were sautéed spinach and red bliss mashed potatoes. Here is a breakdown of each item on the dish: The mahi mahi- SO GOOD! Broiled to perfection and the added crab stuffing complemented it well The crab cake- AMAZING! Once you bite into this, your mouth is greeted by sweet meaty crab chunks, all seasoned to the core with a lingering perfect taste. Shrimp and scallops- SO DELICIOUS! Trust me, they provided quite generous with serving sizes so I actually ate these the next day. Loved it! Sautéed spinach- DELICIOUS! You could taste the fresh garlic which elevated the taste. Perfect sautéed side. Red bliss mashed potatoes- SMOOTH! No seriously, this was so smooth and buttery. This entire dish won my vote! The rest of my party thoroughly enjoyed their meals: Fish & Chips- Fresh and delicious Shucked n fried oysters- Excellent and fresh We ended this phenomenal dining experience with dessert. Brownie sundae- sinfully good! Bread pudding- one of the best I've had in some time. Free parking is available nearby Great for large groups or an intimate date Beautiful view of the water Excellent service I'll be back to try their whole crabs!

    Crème brûlée
    Brandon L.

    Glad I got turned away from G&M for wearing a tank top, because it led me to this amazing place. Crab was top tier, and crake cakes was absolutely delicious. Can not recommend it enough if you're in the area!

    Shrimp cocktail
    Clara K.

    I love how the restaurant is right on the water with amazing view. Food is generally pretty good. I think the crab soup is little salty but it is tasty. Our server made us feel comfortable and she was very attentive. The place can get really loud if you pick a wrong day though. So if you are looking for relaxing by the water kind of evening, this place is not it.

    Skewers
    Breana S.

    Came for lunch on a Friday with some family. We sat outside and despite waiting for a table (they were busy), the service was super fast. My food was freshly cooked and the server was great about bringing water refills. It was over 100 degrees that day! I love the view by the water while eating

    Corn on the cob
    Steve D.

    Wow! Some of the best seafood I've had my entire life, I could eat here every day of the week! I started with seafood gumbo which was delicious and a very generous serving size. I then ordered a half dozen of large crabs and a corn, this is where I really went crazy. The crabs were huge and full of flavor, my server Kala made sure I had everything needed to easily get the meat out of the crabs and I had plenty of space to toss the hollow shells. The crabs were perfectly cooked and seasoned, I wish I had a bigger stomach to eat more than a half dozen - they were that good! We came around 7PM in the middle of the week and and our wait was only around 10 minutes even with the place being packed. I really like the location and there's some art out back in the parking that was nice to look at while waiting for the text that the table was ready.

    Fries
    Jose C.

    We came here for dinner after a Ravens game. This place was packed we were still able to get a table without any issues. The service was great, although we had to wait a while for the crabs to come out. My wife ordered their Fried Green Tomatoes. These were really good. They were topped with lump crab & lemon butter. Luckily my wife isn't into crab that much so the bites that I had were big bites with a lot of crab. My son ordered their Shrimp Po Boy served in a fresh warm baguette. I stuck with a half dozen of their large crabs. They had ran out XL and Medium. They definitely took forever to come out but worth the wait. The crabs had plenty of meat and the seasoning was spot on. I can definitely see myself returning on our next Baltimore trip.

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    Steven B.

    Sounding like other reviews...the vibe was really cool, no doubt. Very comfortable as you are covered from the sun and had a nice breeze off of the water. The food highlight was definitely the broiled crab cake. There was barely any old bay on the Chesapeake fries, but they had some crab seasoning on the table that worked out well. Service was pretty good, they are having a good time behind the bar too. Orange crush is usually my go to in places like these, but they need to be shaken.

    Nick's Seafood Platter
    Kristine P.

    - service was amazing, our waiter was always refilling our waters and getting us what we needed before we even called for her :) - crabs were so good and well seasoned! - love the view of the water with our meals - got the seafood platter - mac n cheese was good, fries were good, amazing fried scallop, good mahi mahi and shrimp, and super cheesy mac! - i loooved the egg rolls the old bay had a good twist on it - was like a crab eangoon but spiced! - best crab cake i've ever had me thinks - everything was fresh and really great :)

    Chainey P.

    We came here on a Sunday around 6 p.m., and it was packed with the summer crowd. Despite how busy it was, the atmosphere was lively and fun. There was a live band playing, and it's right next to the pier, which made it a great place to walk around before or after dinner. The steamed crabs were absolutely delicious. We ordered 12 large crabs for $140, which seemed expensive, although I later heard that's about the going rate this time of year. I actually drove down from New Jersey specifically to enjoy Maryland crabs, and they did not disappoint. I also tried the Orange Crush and the Grapefruit Crush. The Grapefruit Crush was my favorite..refreshing and delicious. Overall, we had a great experience. Just be prepared for the seasonal crab prices, especially during the busy summer months.

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    How's parking here?

    There is plenty parking.

    Does the tip have to be 20% of your bill even you got a bad service? Or you can give any

    I believe you can tip whatever you want! I certainly wasn't forced to give an amount I didn't believe was warranted ..

    Can you byob and if so what is the cork fee?

    No BYOB.

    Do they have steak? Like a surf and turf?

    Yes they do

    Any vegan options?

    Yes

    What time does it open on Ravens game days?

    Clueless

    Do you need a reservation for Friday night dinners?

    Yes

    Is there a way to just get 1 blue crab or is a half dozen the minimum?

    Half dozen is the minimum. At least that's what I was told.

    Do they serve steaks?

    No they don’t serve steaks. If you crave beef, I recommend the 1/2lb Angus Cheeseburger.

    Can you take the water taxi close to here?

    Clueless

    How much are 3 dozen crabs to go. Or is it only dine in?

    $40 Dozen Small $90 Dozen Medium $120 Dozen Large… 

    What's the dress code?

    As long as i have been going there no dress code, relaxed atmosphere

    Are well-mannered dogs allowed on the deck?

    I think so....

    Is there a dock, and if so, is there a fee to moor while eating at Nick's?

    The docks belong to Baltimore Yacht basin and mooring there to eat is free. http://baltimoreyachtbasin.com/

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    We stopped in here for happy hour on a Friday. My friends and I ordered quite a few things to share…read moreand most everything was amazing. We order the turkey club, hush puppies, cream of crab soup, the charcuterie board, fries, and fried oysters to share. The turkey club was the star of the show. It had nice layers of avocado, the chicken was cooked well, and the bacon added a nice touch. For drinks we stuck to the margaritas and they were perfect! I would say you can skip the fries, the seasoning was great the batch of fries we had seemed like they might not have been fresh. The rest of the menu was so good I would still say you could skip the fries and order a double serving of hush puppies.

    Although the food and waitstaff were excellent, the overall experience was disappointing…read more We arrived early for our reservation and were promptly seated at the worst table in the restaurant: the only table with no view, the waitstaff work area directly behind the table, and constant foot traffic behind us as well. We immediately asked the hostess for a different table. She told as that the three booths and the six other two-tops were all reserved. She left us with no attempt at an apology and promptly put reserved signs on all the open tables. When we left an hour later, one booth and 4 two-tops had never been used. Much to our dismay, we saw people seated outside even though we had received a text before arriving saying the patio was closed for the evening. To add insult to injury, even half empty, the noise level was so uncomfortable since everything was tile, marble, or wood that the alarm sensor on my smart watch sounded because of the decibel level. We will not be back.

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    3.6
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    1.8 mi
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    Love this as a restaurant in the harbor. First off, I love any building that is repurposed because…read moreit shows the local history and charm instead of tearing it down to make some minimalized architecture, so the power plant structure is unique. There are tons of seating inside and outside if the weather is favorable. The service was quick and attentive. No bread though. The lobster mac n cheese was decedent and loaded high with lobster meat. The steak was juicy and tender. The crab cake was nice, but nothing amazing. I did like their tray of desserts display because it did help tempt us knowing exactly what the options looked like. The cinnamon bread pudding was sweet without being too sweet and nicely cut into two pieces for sharing. Overall, I liked the location, the ambiance, and the food options. It's hard to resist that giant sign outside. It's an icon for a reason.

    I'm assuming this place stays in business because of its location…read more We visited family in Maryland and decided to take a trip to the National Aquarium so we stopped at Phillips afterwards. After we were seated, we waited an additional 25 minutes for someone to come and take drink orders. We didn't actually get the drinks for another 15. When the food arrived I was disappointed again. The crab cake was very bland and the mustard sauce didn't help much. The fries were decent. The calamari lacked flavor as well. The plate I left behind didn't look too much different than what you see in the photo. I also couldn't finish the drink - couldn't believe how BAD it was. It had the taste of an attempt at fruity medicine. The bad service continued when my aunt - who had to send her food back as it wasn't prepared her instructions and she has allergies - didn't get served again until it was time for us to ask for the bill. And it was still wrong. Needless to say, I will pass on this place every time I'm in Baltimore in the future.

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