We stopped at Costas Inn tonight on our way north, hoping to find some great Maryland crab dishes,…read moreand we were not disappointed! Right from the start, our server, Chuck, made us feel welcome. We mentioned a food allergy, and while he wanted to make sure he understood everything correctly, he quickly brought over his manager, Maria, to assist. Maria was incredibly thorough and went above and beyond, even showing me ingredient information to ensure everything was safe. That level of care and attention was greatly appreciated. For dinner, we ordered the Maryland crab soup, which was hearty, thick, and packed with flavor--not watered down at all. We also shared a side salad that was surprisingly huge and fresh. The crab cakes were outstanding, loaded with lump crab meat and served with delicious sides. We also tried the rockfish special, which was almost like a crab cake made with fish--unique, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. Unfortunately, we were too full for dessert, but the desserts we saw being served to other tables looked amazing and definitely worth trying on a future visit. Both Chuck and Maria were attentive throughout our meal, and Chuck's friendly, kind personality made the experience even better. Excellent food, outstanding service, and great attention to customer needs. We will absolutely be back the next time we're in Baltimore!

I stopped in here the other night for the first time for dinner. We sat at the bar and had John as…read moreour bartender. He was great! My husband had a cup of maryland crab soup while I had a cup of their bean soup. Both were very good but just know their cup of soup is almost the size of a bowl at most other restaurants! I had the fried shrimp dinner with pasta salad and mixed veggies. It was all so yummy! My husband had the breaded oysters with fries and slaw. He really enjoyed his meal too. They have a huge menu with so many more items I'd like to try. I will definitely be back!

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

We got to the restaurant and were seated after waiting several minutes. After sitting at our table…read morefor 10-15 minutes, the server came to take our drink order. Everyone got their drinks except for me - I had to ask for it (unsweet tea) multiple times before she finally brought it. We planted our order and the waitress brought out everyone's food except for mine; by the time I finally got my food everyone was almost done eating their meals. The crab cakes were good, but cold when it was finally brought out to me. We ordered an appetizer that was brought out after we were all done eating. The server kept saying she wasn't supposed to be working and made us feel like she didn't want to be there. The restaurant had a nice vibe, but the lack of service really was off-putting. I don't think I would go here again, plenty of other places that care about their costumers.

I went around noon and The food did not make me want to go back. The rock fish was dry tasted like…read moreit was frozen and not fresh. The NY strip steak was a little better but not making me have a taste for it again. I sat outside for an experience of eating next to the water; I should have eaten inside, because the ducks will beg and even peck you, like your leg. I had to stand up 3 times to stomp and demand them to go away. The server was nice, have a soft spot because I have a young adult daughter. She was nice, she will get better every day. The good is: gives you a at home feeling because nothing is over the top, table seats, get ready for seafood. I didn't ask for the popular entrees. Just shrimp, fish, steak and water for 2 and yeah 3 figure bill. Don't have a problem paying when it's worth it, but I am not going to advertise. The food was dry to me.

As soon as the weather REALLY breaks , I'm finding my way back. There's nothing like great vibes ,…read morewhile being by the water . From the interior vibe and the quick and fast service we received everything is great . No complaints. However mixed emotions about the food . The shrimp salad sandwich was smash with love while the fish and chips could have used a little bit more. The fish lacked season . But nonetheless the food was good and definitely plan to return not only to catch a breeze by the water but to check out the rest of their menu .

Enjoying perfect Baltimore weather this one evening in June with outstanding service from Taylor!…read moreThe crabcakes were fabulous and quite reasonable price-wise. I wasn't a big fan of the french fries; they had some kind of sweet salt on them? The rockfish appetizer was delicious and the oysters were yummy. Food rating reduced to 4 stars because of the french fries but service from Taylor was outstanding so she got you back to 5 stars :-)

Apparently, they're closed, I don't know for how long but I tried to go to lunch there earlier this…read moreweek and they just shut down without no notice. Their website states they're open. They are not. The Facebook says they're open. They are not. And if you call the business, the answering machine lists the hours and the name for the business that was three names ago, so no clue what's going on.

Great food excellent service and even better prices. Couldn't recommend it more. The ambiance of…read morethe place is really a home like feel

Our last visit was in 2024 and wow, they were wonderful then…read more This is a return visit and we got 1/2 ex lg males, and they catch their own daily. These crabs were meaty and perfectly seasoned, it left me planning for more. Daily specials, come and get them.

good food and drinks were strong! loved being able to sit by the water. would go here again!read more

What a nice place. I love the view of the water. I placed my order via phone and carried out my…read morefood. It was a typical Friday evening after work around 6pm. The phone lines were so busy but after several attempts I finally got through. Ordering over the phone was easy. The agent was very friendly and did not rush me off the phone (as this was my first time calling and I had lots of questions). I could hear it was jammed packed with all the conversations in the background. Arriving 20 mins later and my food was piping hot and ready to go. By the time I got home my food was still hot and the flavors were nice and fresh. You can Taste the love in the food. My only issue was that my fried shrimp were a little too crispy for me. It was almost doubled fried which made it a little hard to eat. Also my wings (old bay) were overly seasoned. However I very much enjoyed the homemade ranch dressing! (They need to sell that in stores)!!!! The customer service was great and the spot seems very popular as it was jammed packed inside, also lots of carry out orders and plenty of people parking and pulling up to join the fun.

Who knew you could find a beachy vibe on the water in Essex. Well, I was pleasantly surprised at…read morethe views and food Charlys Waterfront had to offer. In need of a new restaurant for happy hour with a friend, I stumbled upon Charlys Waterfront. Upon arrival I immediately felt like I was transported to restaurant on the beach. A nice outside area and bar for lounging late into the summer nights, mini golf for the kiddies, and good drinks and food. Our bartender was great and very attentative, given it was her first night behind the bar. And the crushes were quite tasty. The menu had a decent amount of seafood items given we were dining on the water. And the star of the night were the nachos. The chips seems to be house fried and the cheese sauce was divine. Now that I've discovered this hidden gem on the water I'm definitely looking forward to my next visit to Charlys Waterfront and an opportunity to relax near the water with a grapefruit crush in hand.

We went opening weekend so definitely some forgiveness is due but boy was the service bad ha!…read more Make sure to make a reservation. Waited over 20 mins for after we sat for someone to acknowledge us. We ordered cocktails and water, took a while for the cocktails, no water came. Then we put in apps and our entrees. First the entrees came, then the appetizer and they said they ran out of plates so we couldn't really share stuff easily. Food was ok to good. Overall, the vibe is fun as it's all outdoors but hopefully these were just growing pains early in the season. I'd still consider returning but not if I was in a rush!

I loved this crab spot! Located in the heart of flea market in Dundalk…read more They have fair prices, Good customer service and great food! Stop by and give them a try!

I have nothing bad to say about the Salty Dog Crabs…read more. They are consistent, and have reasonable pricing. They have been a constant in my life for the past 12 yrs here in the Essex area.

Apparently this is a stapled "most loved" crab spot! I came on July 4th and there were so busy they…read moreran out of crabs! Atlease I was able to get some very delicious shrimp from here. They have a phone option if you want to call in your order. Or you can walk in to pick up your order . If you use credit they charge 3% extra (so bring cash to save money). To me there were a little prouder than other locations I went to but the food is good so I guess that makes up for the extra couple of bucks spent. Can't wait to come back and try there crabs.

We stopped in here last weekend to admire the view and have a beer…read more The menu looked good-- kind of standard fare. The best part was being able to sit outside and have a great view of the river and the wildlife. They have a large outdoor seating area with picnic tables and small chairs and tables.

So as far as a lovely view, this place was ideal. The food was pretty sub par and the service,…read morewhile friendly, was extremely slow. We waited over half an hour even though all we ordered were sandwiches. My sandwich, a grilled cheese with crab dip was actually not heated at all, not the bread or even the crab dip, so it wasn't very tasty and being cold on top of that kind of sunk it. I didn't get a chance to even ask if they could heat it because our server never came back to check on us after that, unfortunately. Several other items we ordered were missing ingredients, like the cucumber in a mixed drink and the salsa on a veggie burger, so that was disappointing. Overall, a pretty view and I might come back just based on that but not because I was impressed at all with the food or service. Oh and ps-that yelp check-in special is not a free dessert as stated, but a free dish of ice cream, not of your choosing. Lame