I loved the Crabs, Shrimp, Corn & Boh Sausage that was steamed & smothered in Old Bay, which I loved. I would have given them 5 stars, but we ate Outside & they put us by the corner, which did not smell good & other people who orders after us got served & steamer chef seemed to have misplaced our order so it took A LONG time & I felt it was Overpriced, but this is a Tourist Spot so it should be expected. For those reasons I will probably Not return. read more

I came here for a business dinner last July, and it was really tasty. We were there pretty late (after 9, I think), but there was still a 30 minute wait for a table inside. We opted to sit out on the patio, which was overlooking the harbor and had a nice ambiance. We started with mini crab cakes, which were really fresh and delicious, as well as the crab artichoke & spinach dip. Yum. For dinner, I ordered grill mahi mahi with pineapple mango salsa, and it came with veggies and mashed potatoes. I practically licked my plate clean. One of the other people in our party ordered the Chilled Plateau - which was basically just a huge seafood tower. There was so much seafood on that thing! We all had a little (there was SO MUCH!), and everything was so amazing and fresh. The only issue which caused 1 less star was the service. It was not great. Sometimes our waitress was constantly around, chatting us up excessively, and other times she was so busy talking to other people, she was oblivious to the fact that her other tables needed her. Definitely frustrating at the end of the meal and all you want to do is pay and leave. This place is definitely a little pricey, so I'm glad I was not footing the bill. But if I was in the area on my own dime, I'd definitely consider returning. read more

Great location, average food, touristy My experience at Phillips reminded me of Will Ferrell in the movie Elf where he drinks a cup of "the world's best coffee" in some diner in NYC. Phillips boasts "the best crab cakes in Baltimore", and with their prime location and visible outdoor steaming/grilling station, I almost believed it. Ambiance: beautiful interior with lush leather booths, rich wooden interior, and a historical maritime theme Service: average, she was very nice Drinks: full bar and pepsi products Food: Mini crab cakes appetizer $11 - the crab cakes were very rich and filling, but just at tiny bit disappointing as they were mostly filler. I kept holding out hoping to find lumps of crab meat only to be let down. They came with sweet potato tots that were delicious Broiled sampler platter $30 - the true star of this plate was the crab stuffed flounder which was both cooked perfectly with nice seasoning, the rest of the plate was pretty forgettable (crab cake (similar to minis only, well, bigger), salmon that was very dry and unseasoned, shrimp/scallops were decent) Overall, would recommend the crab stuffed flounder and this restaurant if you're just too exhausted to keep searching for the perfect Baltimore crab entree. But I'm guessing if you're reading my review on yelp, you're probably willing to go that extra mile for the perfect bite (see my review of LP Steamers). read more

HMMMM WELL WELL.. LOOK WHAT WE HAVE HERE... (lol) Im rating this resturant a 5 NOT B/C THIS USED TO BE MY JOB but the managers strive for perfection and so do the servers, Phillips is a clean place INSIDE and outside. I enjoy this place as a old employee and as a customer. I think it sucks that they moved location. But oh well. This place is perfect for tourist that are looking for some awesome crab cakes. And the blue crab margarita is what i recommend fas as drinks. Friday and Saturday nights are amazing b/c they have a live band, 5 thumbs up.. WOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOO read more

Stopped in for happy hour and appetizers before a dinner in Baltimore. I've eaten at Phillips before at the shore, but never here. We had mini-crab cakes and three Coronas. The food was good, but the happy hour atmosphere was very pleasant. Live music by a quality artist working both a guitar and a piano covering Elton John and others along with good service made for a nice happy hour retreat. read more

I was a little bummed that Phillips no longer offers the buffet that they used to do. But, we cashed in on the argument that even mediocre a la carte seafood in Baltimore had to be better than decent seafood elsewhere. Luckily, we weren't disappointed. Onwards! Location: 5 out of 5 Of COURSE Phillips is in the general harbor area. I mean...where would it be otherwise, right? I actually like the harbor area because if you start walking on one end at around Pier 5 all the way around the where the Rusty Scupper is and then back, it's actually a fairly pleasant walk (which we did that day). Parking was plentiful at the main parking complex at Pier 5, though I would suggest that you make a full day of being in the area since it was over 20 dollars for a flat "daily" fee. Buses and the light rail are viable options, of course - but we were coming from the 'burbs in a rental car. Service: 3.5 out of 5 I really didn't have any complaints with the level of service that we received. We were seated pretty quickly, and our waitress was visibly busy tending other customers and tables, so it wasn't like she was intentionally making us wait any more than we would have had to wait otherwise. She was quick to refill our waters, and quick to make sure that we were ok on our drinks. After the food was brought out, she checked in on us multiple times to make sure that things were ok. I think the only thing that we had any type of hiccup on was the ordering of oysters. In the end, it was my fault for not understanding the descriptions on the menu, and the really non-issue was cleared up with a laugh and an "ooops" from me. Décor: 4 out of 5 You know what - I like a little bit of touristy nautical and maritime kitsch with my Phillips. If it were a local establishment that had no intention of playing off of the traveling crowd, it'd be tasteless and a little out of place. But...since I'm at Phillips, I want to see some model schooners in display cases and I want to see some type of maritime ambiance, and this new location did not disappoint. This only applies to the indoor dining area, as they have a Crab Deck now which is basically a large patio on the water. Walking by, it seemed like everyone was having a good time out there, and I would imagine that it would be a nice place to have a few drinks in the evening with your buddies. Selection of lunch menu: 3.5 out of 5 I don't know how many of you remember what the old location had on its buffet menu, but what were the main draws? Shrimp of some type, blue crabs, some crawfish, soups, a few other meats, and a selection of salads, right? While the lunch menu now may not have as many items in terms of pure quantity, I didn't find it to really be lacking in anything. As a matter of fact, the menu had exactly what I was looking for: soft shell crabs, fried oysters sandwiches, variations of crab cakes, and oysters. Quality of food: 4 out of 5 I'm not going to lie - I'm sure that I can find a better crab cake mini, a better soft shelled crab sandwich, a better oyster sandwich, etc. etc. etc. out there at 100 other places in the Baltimore area, but I enjoyed the food that we got to split. While not as scrumptious as Nick's crab cakes, the minis were still tasty and properly seasoned with some spicy mayo-based dipping sauce. The soft shelled crab sandwich was delicious, and I only wish I had ordered a whole for myself. I've had soft shelled crabs here in Chicago before, and I really think it's the Baltimore way of seasoning things that draws out the flavor that much more. Geez it was so good! The fried oyster po' boy I found to be done right - although not po' boy priced, the oysters were properly fried in a way that there were still moist on the inside without being too dried out on the outside OR too greasy. Greasy fried oysters are turrrible. Selection of beers: 3.5 out of 5 Kudos to Phillips for having their own "house" beer, an amber ale. I think they featured a few other local brews, and although I'm not entirely certain if Phillips actually brews the amber ale (might be outsourced to Dogfish head for all I know), it wasn't terrible. By the way, remember to stay away from the National Bohemian; I'm sure if I were from B'more, I would be partial to it - but it's pretty bad. Price: 3 out of 5 Commensurate with any of the other seafood places in the area, I'm sure. Not as cheap as what you would find eating at a mom and pop shop, but not terrible for being in a touristy zone, either. Overall: 4 out of 5 Realistically, a 3.75 or so out of 5, but I do conventional rounding, so this place gets a 4. Nice to eat there, and I'd like to try out the Crab Deck the next time I go. read more

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We came to the inner harbor to show it off to my family who were in town from Australia before we went to the Orioles game. We decided to grab a few drinks before we headed to the stadium and Phillips fit the bill. We didn't order any food, just drinks. We sat at the high top tables outside. When we first got there, the bartender took our orders. We got a bottle of champagne and a few other drinks. Once we were served our drinks, we were never directly received offers for service again. If anyone wanted a refill, we had to walk up to the bar and beg for help. Pretty unimpressive. Good thing the view was awesome and we had the game to look forward to! read more

Needed food quick since our hotel was in the area and they have a gluten-free menu; which. is. awesome. Not the best food I have ever had, but it did the trick for some seafood, drinks, and a getaway from work conferences. read more

Overrated. The food is ok and the price is to help them pay the rent. If you're visiting, do yourself a favor and catch an uber out of downtown to the outskirts where the REAL baltimore seafood is. read more

This restaurant is in a very cool location, has delicious fish and chips, and one of the kindest servers I have ever met. Dale L. really helped make our lunch special by preparing a surprise birthday cake for my colleague and helping to get us out in time to make our meeting. Thank you so much Dale! We'll try to come back whenever we're in Baltimore again!! read more

Went here after aquarium and had a good dinner. Had the lump crab app, was very good & had spinach & arugula salad w/ goat cheese, this was Excellent. Got a bottle of wine & thought it was reasonably priced. Would go back read more

Order the ultimate crab cake. Hands down. No stuffing, just delicious lump crab meat served with asparagus and crab macaroni and cheese. Wine was great, service was great, food was great. Awesome place within walking distance of our hotel. read more

Phillips Seafood - Ultimate crab cake with asparagus and crab macaroni and cheese. - Seafood Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

CRAB WAS TO DIE FOR! Truly had the best steamed crab i've ever had! So much flavour and and remarkable vibe! Piano and singer in the bar area made for a great trip to baltimore! read more

Phillips Seafood - THE BEST LOOKING BLOODY MARY EVER! - Seafood Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Great crab cake sandwich. Wonderful location in the downtown area. Good attentive servers. The oyster special they were having (6 oysters for $5) made this oyster-lover swoon. The oysters are farm raised so not briny (my preference is for briny) but the variety of sauces offered added to the flavor. My oysters were HUGE. read more

Phillips Seafood - Ridiculously huge oysters.... which I ate without a moment's hesitation. - Seafood Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

First Visit and Will Return The food was absolutely amazing, visiting Baltimore for my niece wedding. The server was wonderful and ensured that she explained everything to us. read more

Came here for happy hour. Which is basically all day. Service was wonderful. Great staff, very attentive. The Crispy Fried Local Oysters we're out of this world. The kind of dish, that as you're eating it, you're trying to eat it slower and also trying to figure out how you can make it at home. I'm from Los Angeles. Next time I'm here I'll be sure to come back. read more

Yes, very touristy location and decor. However, fresh oysters, at a great price, and excellent deviled eggs, make this a spot I'd return to. We started our meal with fresh oysters on the half shell. I don't recall the variety we were offered, but the oysters were very good, and the mignonette condiment was a refreshing addition to the oyster. Like oh my gosh, delicious good. We decided to skip an entree and ordered 6 more oysters they were that good. I'm a deviled egg fanatic, and these truffled deviled eggs were freakin' yummy. The yolk was light and piped onto the egg white for a nice presentation. It was the truffle oil and bacon flavor that made the difference. My mouth is watering thinking about them right now. We also had the crab dip. I can see why it's considered a Phillips classic, served with nice warm pretzel sticks. It's not as good as the Green Turtle crab dip, but it's a close second place. Service was good, with a friendly and helpful server. We dined late and closed the place down, so that likely impacted the overall ambience of the place since the staff wanted to close it down for their Friday evening to begin. I know it's on the Harbor, and it's where the tourists go, but there's good reason why Phillips Seafood has been around a while. Go there for some reasonably priced and great oysters on the half shell when you're at the Baltimore harbor. read more

It was a bit over rated, but satisfying. I think I'd return to try something different. Went bc I heard so much about it. Wonderful atmosphere & location!! I had the crab cakes, which were okay. I'm a gulf coast girl (& yes we love or old bay, too...but I just needed a little bit more flavor). The mushrooms...do not get them bc they are too hard and rubbery. I love shittake, but these were a bit much! The stuffed mushrooms were good as well. Friendly staff, so I'll definitely be back to try something else...maybe my rating will change...who knows! read more

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I've never been to Phillips before. I usually avoid tourist spots since they normally don't have good food. However this place was overall good. I ordered the crab grilled cheese. My boyfriend got a crab cake. A friend got a salad. Everyone ate everything on their plate, so needless to say it was good. My crab grilled cheese had plenty of crab and it was really big. The crab cakes was good, as was the salad. For desert we got the cheesecake and Berger cookie pie. Both were awesome, and if I could eat them everyday without becoming fat I would. Our server, Claire I think, was great. Very friendly. Our bill came to $86, but that's what you get when eating at a tourist spot. The interior of this place is also really beautiful. They use the space well! read more

This seafood restaurant is smack dab in the middle of the very busy tourist trap that is Baltimore harbor. Since I wanted to try out crab cakes in Baltimore that I heard SO much about I decided to roll the dice and try this place. You realize when you walk in that the place is humongous. Like military base cafeteria huge. Reassuringly, the place was pretty full during a Sunday lunch hour yet we were quickly seated. I burned quite a few calories going to the back of the restaurant. I had the broiled seafood platter, which was good. It wasn't too salty and the clarified butter had an extra spice that I could not identify, but it did have a nice added umami (truffle oil maybe?). The crab cake was good, not great but that may be my expectations spoiling my assessment. It definitely was nice and lumpy like it should be unlike other places that end up churning the crab meat into a sausage filling. Our waiter was extremely polite and responsive, so much so that I kicked in 25%. I think the second I raised my hand he ran over to help me something. The free bread was always offered even when our entrees were done. I wish I could transport him to Peter Luger's, but that is highly unlikely because the waiters there never retire. read more

Happy hour here is great, M-F 5-7 and all day Sunday. $4 beers, wines, and mixed drinks with a few $4 apps as well. I had the crab dip which was delicious! Would definitely recommend. It comes as a bowl of cheesy crab goodness with 2 mini-baguettes. It was actually pretty filling, so I stopped there with food. I also had a delicious pumpkin beer, Jacques au Lantern. Make sure you sit at the bar or at the tables near the bar to get the specials! read more

What I expected. Nice decor and the pricing reasonable. Just at about one hour to get our entrees although the place was about 40-50% full. I had the fried seafood platter and the portions were good, the food was hot and fresh. Lynette was not excited about coming because as a vegetarian, she figured (and is usually right) that if the chief/management is not vegetarian, their creativity can only envision macaroni and cheese or salad. This menu had the mac n cheese but with crab. She was going to be satisfied with the salad on the menu but the server offered mashed potatoes and chief vegetables not on the menu. Both were great. The vegetables were not overcooked and very fresh. Thank you for that. The server missed an entree and one of us had to wait, but they provided solid service recovery. The bathroooms were clean. I would come back. read more

I went in for a quick bite. The Kale salad and crab cake appetizer were tasty. I also took a cup of soup to go - which reheated well. Overall I thought it was a little pricey for the amount of food I received. read more

"Gotta have crab in Baltimore" they told me. So I asked around, and Phillips came up more than once. Given my experience, I don't think I'll be passing along any such recommendations. Perhaps it's the setting that set me off. They just moved to "the Power Station"; the historic exterior masks a cold and cavernous interior. The service was pleasant, but seemed disjointed and impersonal. The food was just OK. Overall like dining at an amusement park. read more

Great crab leg experience. The crab Mac n cheese was also a nice treat. The service was great and the live music added to a remarkable & memorable evening. It's a must visit when in Baltimore. read more

Phillips Seafood - Half order of crab legs - Seafood Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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When I was touring around the Harbor with my visiting family, they asked for a place to find great Crabcakes. I'm not local expert, but the talk of the town is that Phillips offers a convenient location for quality crabcakes and they sure didn't disappoint. We came on Saturday afternoon and stopped at the bar to order a couple iced teas and the Crabcake appetizer (about 5 mini crabcakes the size of a half dollar). They were delectable to try and just enough to satisfy our tastebuds without being overbearing or too filling. However, they weren't the homecrafted, local gem that Baltimorean's know. The taste definitely felt as if it was from a larger, chain restaurant but still reached the quality and taste requirements of a "good" crabcake. Phillips offers a range of seating from outdoor patio seating to inside the restaurant. They have a large selection to choose from on the menu, but with a seafood focus. The waiting staff was nice and courteous and I hope to return to try a full course meal. If you're looking for an easy crabcake expedition, don't be crabby...just go to Phillips! read more

As a first timer to Baltimore, we really had no idea where to go for a great seafood lunch. Though Phillip's seemed somewhat touristy, our experience was anything but. I didn't catch our waiter's name, but he was so attentive and not in a "stop bothering us and let us eat" type of way. The only minute thing that wasn't 100% perfect was that he forgot to bring out the child's meal with everyone else's, to which he quickly compensated for with fries for her to eat while her pizza was being prepared. Luckily the couple we dined with had been before and ordered us a variety of appetizers to try... The crab dip with pretzel sticks was superb, definitely a must. The oysters were also amazing and nicely sized.. We had mini crab cakes as well but I didn't get to try them. I ordered the fish tacos which were pretty standard, the fish was well seasoned, but not in a way that made it overpowering. My boyfriend had the fish and chips which I should've ordered but refrained due to having a somewhat sensitive stomach that day (which is a nice way of saying I was hungover) and I sampled some of the soft shell crab which id never had (or knew existed), excellent! While the food was very tasty, I gave Phillips 5 stars for the wonderful, attentive service. read more

Another long overdue review that I just thought of after my resent visit to Baltimore. Phillips is said to have some of the best seafood in town but honestly I find that to be a little hyped up. Yes the food is good, but not great. I ordered the mahi mahi with some sort of sauce. I can no longer remember but I believe it was something with chilly in it but I never got to taste it so my memory is a little foggy on the exact sauce. However 20 mins after we ordered our good the waiter came back and said they were out of that sauce and I would have to chose an another one. I was shocked and felt this ruined my dish because I picked the mahi particularly because of a more spicy sauce. The food ended up tasting lame and boring and I wish he would of offered to bring me the menu again so I could of picked something else. Over all the service we had that night was pretty awful, he kept bringing out the wrong dishes, we constantly had to ask for refills and so on. Brining out the wrong food is partly the kitchens fault, and yes this might be because Phillips were very busy this night, but still, they are rather pricy and when we pay more we also expect more. I also have to point out that that we were a big group so this might have added to all the mess-ups. We only had one waiter, and maybe they should consider using two on big groups like ours 13+. I would say the only reason to go to Phillips for is to try their Maryland crab cakes which actually is tasty!! I am no crab cake fan and I still find them ok, and my family and friends loves it!!! Please also note that this review is months overdue and things might have chanced since I was there! read more

I was here for a military trip and man I was surprised at the greatness of the soft shell crab. I had never heard of it, plus I hate crab legs, but peer pressure made me try it lol. When I first saw my crab on the bun, my first thought was how do I eat this thing. It was very nicely breaded and came with fries. The legs and pinchers were very tasty and very easy to eat. Then when I got to the middle, it was still good, but the insides of the crab made for awkward texture. For not being a crab person, this place had me wanting to go back for more. Thankfully I live by Seattle so seafood is easy to get, just have to wait for the season. Only reason four Stars is because I have nothing to compare it to and service was alright. I would definitely go to this place for soft shell crab again. After I have something to compare it to. read more

I ordered the cream of crab soup (bowl ) $8 and fried seafood platter $31. The service was good. The soup was tasty and the seafood platter was ok, the fish and scallops were the best amongst the clams, crab bites and shrimp. The price for the seafood platter was high for the overall quality and quantity. read more

Phillips Seafood - Seafood Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

The service was great and the feta salad delicious fresh and huge. I ordered the classic broiled platter. It was underwhelming The crab cake had no taste. Salmon was great shrimps ok. I would not go back read more

After exploring the area, we decided to come here for dinner. The staff was VERY FRIENDLY, but the food was not what we expected! We ordered mini crab cakes - there were like 5 in total And they were small, nothing special; Calamari - my least favorite of all. How could the get it wrong!! Too much batter, overfried- least fave! Also had the Lobster mac-n-cheese- favorite dish and the seafood bake- fresh and not bad. Overall, overpriced and not impressed. That is why I am not a big fan of chains, although sometimes depending on where they are located they are pretty good. I don't think I'll be coming back! read more

Was craving for seafood in Baltimore. Found this restaurant at inner Harbor. Decided to sit outside in the warm weather on sunny day. Ordered mussels, clams, lobster rolls, clam chowder and crab cake minis. Comes with side of fries and potato chips. Everything was tasty but everything was over priced. This restaurant is easily viewable since it's right at the prime location at the inner Harbor. Restaurant can get really packed on weekends. So come earlier to get a seat. read more

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Average - nothing great, nothing bad. Snow crab was okay and the view is good. Definitely take advantage of the weekday $4 happy hour - sangrias were the highlight of the meal. Service was not great. read more

Phillips Seafood - Snow crab bucket - Seafood Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I came to MD here during 3 day convention. The food was yummy. They have a basket if crab for a good price with hammer to break it lol. It is not on their menu on their website, you only get it if you eat outside. I guess the idea is that it is too messy and smelly if eaten inside I guess. read more

Phillips Seafood - Seafood Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

We ordered Crab Cake + Mac & Chese dish, Soft Shell Crab Sandwich and Steamed Clams & Muscles. All dishes were on point! Great ambiance and location. Inner Harbor in Baltimore is must do! read more

Mizz Texas was amazing and will absolutely return based on her amazing service and fantastic attitude. She makes the experience at this restaurant. Great location to the convention center and sit outside if the weather is nice! Mizz Texas you are phenomenal! read more

Can I rate them a zero ??I would rate this place the very worst restaurant I've ever been to in my entire life . The place was absolutely filthy dirty and the staff were stoned outa their minds . It took over 3 hours to get outa there and our orders were screwed up too many times to mention . The checks were wrong so many times that we finally decided to pay just to get outa there . The staff were constantly arguing amongst themselves and even screaming at the manager . There is clearly no control over anything . The manager never did anything to assist or alleviate the long list of problems we encountered. We felt like we were being punked and held hostage . If I had it to do over ,I would have walked out without paying and never looked back . Whoever owns this place needs to be aware of this shitshow and clean house and start over . I could go on believe me . I have never left a review in my life but felt it necessary to warn the public to stay far away from this dump ..Total shitshow dump read more

My first time in Baltimore. My fiancé and I went to Phillips for dinner. Omg it was so good. Well let me start by saying we walked in and there was a live jazz singer to die for. The place was just so beautiful. I didn't like the hostess. She was a bit rude as I noticed the place wasn't busy she made us wait 15 minutes to sit us down. During that time of waiting I must admit I was thinking on leaving. I am so happy we stayed. We were seated and shortly after the waiter came. I do feel as the employees need a bit more training as they aren't social or friendly. We ordered the crab cake salad omg to die for! I think had crab Mac and cheese and my fiancé had lobster tails with veggies. The food was so fresh and so well seasoned. Must try! read more

So a lot of things I read about this place was to avoid it. That it was too touristy and the food wasn't worth it. We went. We ate. And it was delicious! Definitely worth every penny. Husband had the fish and chips, I had the crab dip and it was fantastic. read more