Monique M.
Yelp
Yummy in my tummy! Now, I'm not a big seafood fan at all. As a matter of fact, I only eat shrimp and certain fish. Anything else is either foreign to me or I just don't like it. But that doesn't mean I won't visit a good seafood spot, especially if I'm in such a seafood haven like Baltimore. Well, Baltimore Seafood did a great job of winning my taste buds during a recent visit. My boyfriend and I stopped by for dinner during the final week of December 2024. We simply googled "Seafood restaurants" close to our Airbnb and Baltimore Seafood was not only close but they had great reviews and some weekday specials. We decided to stop by during happy hour. There weren't many people there, so we were seated immediately.
The restaurant is nicely decorated with a nautical themed decor including large cast nets on the ceiling, ship artwork, and tubes. The menu is organized nicely and features a variety of seafood, mainly shellfish. They offer an array of appetizers, entrees, and desserts. Then there is a happy hour menu featuring small bites at great price such as wings, fries, and nachos, as well as drinks and shots. In addition, they offer a special menu called, "The Big Catch" where you can choose two types of seafood and a dessert for your meal. All-in-all, you've got OPTIONS! I opted for a fried shrimp basket which included french fries. My boyfriend went for The Big Catch, and what a catch it was! In prep of our food, we were provided a bucket with disposable gloves. Very fun and it created an experience for us.
Food was up within a reasonable amount of time and everything was hot and fresh. Firstly, my shrimp was delicious! The texture was perfect and it was cleaned well, meaning no poop shoot. It was also seasoned nicely. It tasted like a very mild cajun or all-purpose seasoning, nothing too salty. The fries were also delicious and nicely crisp. My boyfriend's meal was the real show though. It came on a round platter encased in a plastic bag. You could just see the steam waiting to escape from it, talk about presentation! He ordered snow crab legs, shrimp (with head on), and black mussels in a house special blend sauce with mild spice. The meal includes 1lb of seafood along with corn and potatoes. We shared some of the meal, I only had the shrimp and veggies. The house special blend seemed to be a blend of cajun, garlic butter, and old bay. With that kick of spice, it really hit the spot. I mean, it was finger licking good! Moreover, everything was steamed perfectly as evidenced by the beautiful texture of the items. Now, the shrimp had the poop shoot intact which is a turn off for me but it still tasted good. What I really loved was that the sauce gets sort of trapped in the shell as it steamed, so as you break it apart you're tasting a burst of flavor oozing out of it. Wow! To round out our meal, we had the fried cheesecake. The presentation was cute but I wasn't a huge fan. It was topped with a strawberry sauce which made it too sweet for me but the filling was good. In terms of drinks, we had soft drinks. Overall, a great meal.
In terms of service, the staff were kind and welcoming. Everyone greeted us with a smile and maintained a pleasant demeanor throughout our experience. Moreover, they were attentive. We had no issues. The space was clean and service seemed well organized. In terms of pricing, it was a great value in my opinion. The portions were plentiful and enough for leftovers the next day. Kind in mind however, they do charge 18% automatic gratiuity. The staff deserved it for sure but I think tips are discretionary to the patron. Nonetheless, it was a great time overall. We'd definitely return if we were in the area again and I'd highly recommend to others.