Loch Bar - Baltimore

Overall I give this a 3.5* review but Google doesn't allow half stars so rounding up. Nice setting on the harbor, had live music on a Friday night. Inside was a bit loud and I don't think I saw the hostesses smile once. They have an outdoor bar and seating options as well as indoor bar and dining area. I really wanted to like this place but left just feeling meh. Staff was ok, waiter was friendly and helpful. Also, was honest and warned us the crab cream soup was a bit salty, (it was). More on service later. Food was pretty good, but not worth the prices in my opinion. Caesar salad for $18, good size but bland flavor except for the salty parmesan crisps. $66 crab cakes were tasty but not sure that they warrant that price for 2 crab cakes and fries. Moules Frites were good and I'd order that again for $25. However the staff (not our waiter) brought our mains out before we had finished our starters, she just stood there for a second, and then just crammed everything onto our small table. They also wanted to clear our plates while we were actively eating. I think they refilled our water once over the course of our meal? So definitely could do better on the service side.

My lady friends took me to dinner for my birthday! We sat outside on a beautiful September evening! Fabulous views of the harbor and Baltimore at night! The food was fantastic and server, Angelo, was awesome! Lobster tails, crab cake sandwich and Chilean sea bass were all delicious - A completely wonderful experience! Would highly recommend!!!❤️❤️

A big group of us came in for dinner on a weeknight... We sat outside, along the water and had decent service. The views and temps were great out there, but the lantern flies are ridiculous and all over. Their menu is very nice and it was hard to decide what to get, but everything we all chose were things we ended up really enjoying. For me, I absolutely loved the ceviche! Probably in my top 5 ever! Their mac & cheese side is also incredible! I tried their grilled shrimp banh mi and it was interesting - nice flavors, fresh, and tasty. Lots of drinks on tap and on their cocktail menu as well. Definitely worth stopping in!

Very nice restaurant. The Chilean sea bass was excellent. The cream of crab soup was delicious! Our server was very friendly and came to check on us often. Nice view of the inner harbor. This is our second time coming back here and I would highly recommend.

I came here for my Birthday last year and i loved it. Beautiful Astmophere, my server was very nice i had first ordered the Salmon wrap and it was okay and i say that because it was a little too spicy for my liking wit the peppers and i'm not big on spicy foods so that's the only reason why i said it was okay and because i didn't like it they let me choose another dish so i was happy about that and it was delicious. They had someone that was playing the guitar and singing and they gave me a birthday shout out as well as a happy birthday song and that was cool i loved it, and since it was my Birthday they gave me a dessert(Cheesecake) which was delicious and sung Happy Birthday to me. It was really awesome there. I would definitely go back again which i am for my birthday again this year so i highly recommend this restaurant.

4 Seasons Hotel had some really good food for the 4th of July. Crab cakes were awesome and entertainment was top notch.

While visiting from Upstate NY, my uncle suggested we have lunch here. It did not disappoint! Beautiful restaurant, food was very delicious and well seasoned. Most importantly the service was spectacular. I’m mad I forgot our server’s name because he was definitely one of the best we’ve encountered. Will for sure return again.

Bar: There are two moderate televisions at the 18-seat bar if you’re looking for a spot to leisurely watch sports in a mellow afternoon environment. Brunch review: Live music from local favorites Enslow playing an acoustic set and a brunch menu with variety made this a pleasant first experience at Loch Bar. Chance the bartender is incredibly friendly and attentive. Noon: As the sole patron at the bar and only three seated tables, the restaurant is perfectly quiet except for the talented performers. 1:30pm: The bar is filling out and the tables are mostly full so the atmosphere has evolved as the din increased. The cream of crab soup had a satisfying spice to it that warms you up on a rainy winter’s day. The lobster roll, served on a toasted bun, pairs well with the crab soup. Dinner menu review: Go full Baltimore with Cream of Crab soup, an Orange Crush, and crab cakes. Stephen is great behind the bar and will make your visit great. Don’t forget to use the Atlas app for reservations and rewards.

We came here for my sister's birthday and were not disappointed. The food was amazing; the staff were very friendly & attentive. My party started with the cream of crab soup and the honey sriracha Brussels sprouts, and they both blew me away. I have to say they were both a hit at the table. The soup was the best I've had in years! I love Brussels sprouts, and these were so tasty that we ordered another round for the table. For our entree, we all ate Caesar salad. I decided to pair my salad with a Crabcake and shrimp. The crab cake was delicious and had little to no filler. The shrimp were huge and pretty tasty. The salad was so huge that about four people could share and be full. Pros: Nice ambiance Very attentive staff Best cream of crab soup Bomb Brussels sprouts Delicious food overall Cons: None - The fact that I don't live next door so I can visit every week This place is a 10 out of 10 I'd recommend!!! What are you waiting for? Get here already! Lol.

Have been meaning to check out the Loch Bar for a while and finally had the chance at a recent business dinner. The seafood, especially the scallops and grilled salmon, was outstanding. A great selection of oysters and traditional Maryland crab soup too. A very lively bar scene and a stunning location. So why only 4 stars? The service, especially for an Atlas Restaurant Group place, left a little to be desired. The hostess seemed bored and our wait staff, while friendly, wasn't as knowledgeable or as sharp as I expected. I would definitely go back, but with fingers crossed management had tightened up the training of the staff.

We celebrated our 24th anniversary here for dinner while staying at the Four Seasons. We ordered hush puppies, Parker house rolls, a salad & a cheeseburger. The hush puppies & Parker house rolls were really good. The salad was fine but my husbands burger wasn't good. The roll was falling apart as he ate. Ambiance was nice. There was a live singer on this particular night. We were seated in a small table overlooking the outdoor Christmas tree. As mentioned, we were there for our anniversary. In the past we were offered champagne & cake. This time, we were only offered cake which sadly wasn't very good. Oh & The hostess wasn't the most pleasant person & she wasn't happy when I declined the first table she offered us (small high top table in the corner across from the seafood).

Very underwhelmed by my experience at Loch Bar. The service is how everyone mentioned -subpar. The bar tender did attempt to make me a warm drink which was just okay. The crab cake was decent and the fries were good. This has a lot of potential if they enhance service and have better tasting food (the staff told me many menu items to avoid). It's a nice location with decent decor at the harbor but there's certainly room for improvement.

Kinda sad that my fav Bmore spot is not the same anymore. They have definitely changed a lot since I was there in 2023. 1. No more Sunday Happy Hours 2. They switched up the menu A LOT 3. Service is a hit or miss, if you're sitting at the Bar. The attitudes from the Bar servers are a bit much! They act like you are bothering them. They def have their picks on who they give great customer service too. I've seen it with my own eyes. However, My Go-to is still the best on the menu - Crab Soup -Hush Puppies -Caeser Salad -Steamed Shrimp - Fries

+ great seafood, amazing hushpuppies, decent drinks list, good views (if outside) and good service. - non-seafood items are just ok. Nothing on the menu pops. Prices are a bit high. $20 for a chicken club and $15 for a slice of cake is not a good value. Bottom line is this is a good option if you are staying in the area for a conference but I would not go out of my way to eat here.

Another bar/restaurant on the water. Great patio dining (good view) It's a decent place ... the food was actually quite tasty... the Crab Grill Cheese top notch. The French Onion soup was also really good. our Waitress (Demi), was great. Great scenic views for a dinner or just drinks.

My daughter had never had a Maryland crab cake. My friend and I with our young adults drove all the way to Baltimore to make her first experience the best. And guess what? She ordered a lobster roll!! LMBO I had the lobster bisque and the crab cake. Both she and my girlfriend's son ordered the lobster roll. ALL OF OUR FOOD WAS AMAZING! The crab cake is literally a heaping of crab. The best biggest heaping you could ever taste. We had adult slushies. Well me and my friend did of course. Ended up having Two! Highly recommend this place!!! We go every time I'm in the area!

I recently visited Loch Bar in Baltimore and had a fantastic experience. The location is situated along the water with both indoor and outdoor seating options. I imagine the the outdoor seating is particularly enjoyable when the weather is nice, offering a beautiful view and a pleasant atmosphere. For my meal, I ordered the crabcake with hush puppies as my side, which I upgraded for an additional four dollars. I also tried the frosé, one of their frozen alcoholic beverages, which was recommended to me. The frosé was so delicious that I would definitely get it again and highly recommend it to others. What I loved the most is that it still stayed flavorful and juicy as you sipped it and as it melted slightly. You weren't left with flavorless ice at the end like other restaurant. Instead the frosé was flavorful the whole time. Loch Bar has an vast seafood menu, ensuring there's plenty to choose from for seafood lovers. The bar area is well-stocked and adds to the overall lively ambiance of the place. The service was definitely above average and I really appreciated my waiter who was attentive, knowledgeable, and kind.

I made a brief stop at Loch Bar on my way out of Baltimore to sample their crab cake. The space seemed very charming, located on the waterfront with an abundance of natural light. I found the crab cake to be well-seasoned, though a bit more moist than the one I had at Angie's Seafood, which had a drier texture. If I could combine the seasoning of Loch Bar's crab cake with the firmer, more cooked consistency of Angie's, I think that would result in the perfect crab cake. Overall, I was pleased with my experience and glad I was able to stop by.

I chose this restaurant because it was close to our hotel and had decent reviews, but was pleasantly surprised at the quality of food and service offered to us here. Fortunately for us, we managed to snag a table outside (next to the water) right before sunset and so the vibes were immaculate. We ordered: * Local Oysters - 8/10: some of the varieties were really small, but most tasted delicious and fresh * Scallop Ceviche - 5/10: small portion and disappointing flavor, sounds much better on paper * Fried Oysters - 9/10: can't go wrong with a delicious fried oyster on top of a mayo-based sauce * Pan Seared Chilean Sea Bass - 9/10: super tender fish on a bed of delicious accompaniments * Crab Cakes - 10/10: I absolutely adore crab cakes and these were super meaty * Fish and Chips - 8/10: very thickly fried fish that was quite tender * Hushpuppies - 7/10: just your typical hushpuppy We also ordered the soup, but it was WAY too salty and so the server was kind enough to refund that for us. Overall, with lovely vibes, immaculate service, and great seafood, Loch Bar is a great place for a meal if you're in the area!

Loch Bar was my favorite seafood experience in Baltimore. Fresh, local oysters specifically harvested for the restaurant. Jumbo lump crab cakes were divine! Crisp, cold wine and beer, as well as vast cocktail options. Knowledgeable, intuitive and enjoyable staff. Harbor-side, outdoor seating. Lock Bar provided a perfect experience in every way!

Stopped in with a friend on Friday evening and despite resistant being packed with people, they managed to find us a table in the corner with harbor views. Had the Chesapeake club sandwich and the Brussels sprouts from the appetizer menu and ate every bite....incredible food, great wait staff and atmosphere is unmatched. Will make future stops into Loch bar on future visits to Baltimore!

I had a pretty average experience at Loch Bar the other night. The food was phenomenal and exceeded my expectations. We had hush puppies, Parker house rolls, cream of crab soup, and crab grilled cheese. It was a great choice of food for a cold winter day, and the food could have easily just been heavy and cheesy but was all very well balanced. The food was all really beautiful too. Unfortunately the service was not what I expected for a high end restaurant. Our server was often at the other side of the restaurant having side conversations. The host spent a lot of time on the phone. We ended up waiting a while at points, and overall I just didn't think anyone was paying a lot of attention. The only exception was the bar staff, which were all amazing and very friendly. I'd like to come back in the summer and give Loch Bar another chance, and hopefully it was just an off day with service.

The food was good and the service was great also the ambiance lovely.. waterfront. The next visit I'll enjoy more from the menu

While I've been to Bygone a few times I never knew that its sister restaurant Loch Bar was right downstairs! Both owned and managed by Atlas Restaurant Group and both located in the Four Seasons Hotel, the Loch Bar was an unexpected treat. A weekday lunch with the girls was a good look. Everything was good from start to finish. Jessica our server was awesome and had the absolute best recommendations. Starting with the Fried Oysters, that you can never go wrong with, then ending with the Crab Grilled Cheese was definitely the way to go! A grilled cheese with Gruyère, Gouda, bacon, tomato and big lumps of crab?!?! I will never go back to eating a regular smegular grilled cheese ever again!! What a great, more relaxed alternative to the Bygone with the same great food and service.

This is more of a 3.5 for food - but the cocktails are nice and the location is on the water. We had a food feast when we went. A friend of mine wanted to do a seafood tower to celebrate her new job, and the tower was fun because it's so extravagant and it costs $300 but I was expecting more height for what we got. I actually thought loch bar food is one of the better Atlas group restaurants in Baltimore. After the seafood tower I got the French onion soup, fries and sides to share. The Brussels sprouts were too sweet and the fries were stale. They're all fine nothing to write home about. The cocktail however was amazing, it's $20 and worth every penny. I forget the names but it's a delicious rye and earl gray drink. The service is fine, they do rush you a bit but I think there's always a lot of people there so it makes sense. Also for how "fancy" this place is the bathroom is always so disgusting. There was live music the night we went but the set up (lots so high pitch with amp connection) was very distracting. It's on the water so it's a good spot for drinks in the summer. I'd definitely come for cocktails again.

I was invited to a birthday brunch at this restaurant. This was my first time visiting. I always wanted to visit this restaurant. The restaurant is right off the waterfront with great views. We were seated at a large reserved table for the birthday guest. The restaurant was really clean upon arrival. I was able to find street parking a short block away near the water. The live music was definitely a huge plus for me as we were seated right next to him. He was able to sing Happy Birthday to the birthday girl as well as sing my requested Michael Jackson song (Yay). The restaurant has outdoor seating with a full bar and multiple TV's for entertainment. I ordered the cream of crab soup 8/10 really good. Salmon wrap was a bit too soggy and the fries were barely warm. The server had to reheat the fries but, they were still not good. There is a valet available for parking if needed. I will like to return for dinner but, the overall food was not the greatest.

My view of the best crab cake? Maximum fresh blue crab, minimum filler. Loch Bar - Jackpot! My wife and I looked forward to our visit to Baltimore to find fresh mussels and crab. Loch Bar fully succeeded with both. Let's start with the crab cakes (two large cakes per order, perfect for sharing). I've never had cakes that were virtually all crab. Seriously, how did they manage to sear and serve these without them falling apart? The WonderBra of crab cakes, there was no visible means of support. Just delicious bites of fresh, sweet, lightly fried blue crab. My wife and I agreed this was one of the best single dishes we've had in a very long time. We began our meal with the Moules-Frites; the fresh mussels were steamed and served in a white wine sauce. So good! We also had the Fish N' Chips. The fish was crunchy, thick, moist, tasty and yes, fresh. Did I say that my wife and I loved our meal? I'm still dreaming of these crab cakes. But one warning, Loch Bar is not inexpensive. This is a splurge. Loch Bar is part of the Four Seasons Hotel. Fresh crab cakes are pricey everywhere these days and Loch Bar, well, you're going to pay extra for the quality. But I highly recommend.

This place is a disaster on the waterfront. No ambiance at all. Cranking the AC on a cool damp night. And our service was beyond garbage. Initial drink orders delivered 1 at a time, with no follow up if we wanted another round. We decided to order a bottle of wine and had to remind the server when our dinner was served to bring out the damn bottle!! Steak knives were handed out 15 minutes AFTER our steaks were served. Our dinners were wrong, sides were wrong. And through it all, the server didn't care less. It was terrible... the worst was we just wanted to leave and the server disappeared for 40 minutes. We finally flag down the manager. And honestly, he wasn't much better. Took us another 20+ minutes to get our check and pay the bill. If zero was an option, I'd rate the experience a zero... do not recommend this place at all.

I'm not sure what's up with Atlas group that is just terrible. I want to give them the benefit of the doubt, that they're not actually racist... We wanted to go for a quick drink and we ended up here since we've been to Maximon before. We decided to sit outside and order our drinks. Minutes after our drinks arrived, my friend noticed a bug in her drink. She told the server and the server responded with, "We can't do anything about that. I can let the manager know, but he's not going to do anything." 100% rude. The least they could've done is made her a new drink! She used a spoon and took the bug out of her drink and still drank it. The most our server did was give her a new straw. We were getting hungry so decided to order the shoestring fries. I was excited for crispy, warm fries, but of course they were cold and soggy. I'm not sure why the server raved about them, but they did not live up to our expectations. We weren't the only ones hungry - the mosquitos were as well. Both of us came home with super red itchy ankles. We probably won't come back here again because of the poor service and cold food.

Definitely delicious but a little pricy. There is a great outdoor bar overlooking the water... they also have fantastic specialty drinks.

I had a pressing need to use the bathroom when I arrived at Loch Bar, so immediately after I sat my things down at the bar, I went in search of a rest room. I located the ladies facility and went in...and gasped. The bathroom looked like a black hole with white TP all over the place. A closer inspection of the toilet seat told me I didn't even want to HOVER over the toilet. I promptly took myself over to the Four Seasons lobby and used the bathroom over there (so grateful it was close by!). When I returned, I was immediately approached by the bartender to order a drink. I asked for a minute to review the menu but was given MUCH MORE TIME than that. It felt like the bartender didn't come back for an hour. He was a pretty neglectful dude. I finally did order a beer and I drank it, but getting my tab and paying my bill took forever too...and it's not even like the place was crowded. It seems like a restaurant attached to a prestigious hotel would have better customer service AND cleaning routines. It's very unlikely I will return to try food here.

I finally got the chance to check out Loch Bar which has been on my list for months. I went in on a Friday around 4 and the place was absolutely dead which was surprising. I sat at the bar, and it took a while for me to be greeted or acknowledged. Once I was though, the bartender was very friendly and attentive. They have some great happy hour specials! I ordered the old bay fries and a cocktail, and my friend ordered the Caesar salad and a cocktail as well. She said the Caesar salad was one o fine best she's ever had in her life. The old bay fries didn't taste like they had old bay on them at all, but they were still very well seasoned and tasty. Our bill was super affordable at the end of the night, and the place was extremely cute. All in all, I'd go back to check them out for happy hour again or for a full meal!

Amazing Bar-Bites happy hour!! Nice atmosphere. Friendly service. Delicious Maryland Crab cake!! Mouthwatering fried oysters. Didn't try it, but the Mac n Cheese looked delish, too!

Lovely ambiance with views of the water next door. The food was of such high quality and the service was great! Definitely try the crab cakes!

Loch bar had really good food. I enjoyed the crab soup that I had as a starter. I got the "cup" size which was perfect. The bowl would have been a little too much for me at that time. My wife got the Cesar salad which was great. For my entree I had the fish and chips - I was expecting more pieces of fish but it was just one. The fish was too breaded for my liking. It had good flavor but could have been better if it was less breaded. The price along with the fish brought it down to a 3 but could easily be a 4.

I went for the first time for happy hour. The ambiance was very nice and the staff was nice as well. Food was good. Great view too!

Surprisingly, I have never been here. I came here with a friend of mine for happy hour and ended up ordering food not on the happy hour menu. The food was flavorful and filling. Our server Jayla was top notch. Not only was she very friendly, she was knowledgeable about the menu and gave great recommendations. I'm glad I finally came here. I will be coming back.

Came here on a Friday night with friends with only one objective: the Royal seafood tower. First let me comment on the presentation: while pretty, I think we were all a little letdown on the height. I know I should care more about the taste and quality of the seafood, but for $295 I would also like something that is epically instagramable. It did come out pretty quickly though. Now onto the taste: the oysters were delicious, no complaints here. The horseradish was high quality, made my nose water just the way I like it. The crab claws were also good. The lobster was ok, I mean it is Baltimore so I don't really expect much, but they served them cold and without butter so that was a bit disappointing. The clams were also a let down. They definitely had a funny taste and no one really wanted to eat them. The top was tuna poke and ceviche. The ceviche was excellent, a bit spicy, very flavorful. The poke was fine but lacked flavor. We also got the Maryland crab dip as an app (yum!) And everyone got an entree or at least soup/salad after the seafood tower (there were 6 adults so hopefully that helps you gauge how big it is). Overall, a nice lively bar, good views, decent food, kind of pricey but it is an Atlas restuarant in the four seasons so that's expected. There are probably better seafood towers in the city but this is likely the biggest you will find and the prices are comparable to other places that we looked when taking into account the amou t of food.

I've only been to Loch bar once but my bf and I liked it! We just went to get some drinks and apps, and it was a good time. The location on the water is unbeatable, the service was good in my opinion, and I liked the ambiance! They let me order the 1/2 1/2 soup (1/2 Maryland crab and 1/2 cream of crab) which was good! If I still lived in Baltimore I would go back to sit outside and have some drinks every now and then!

A really great seafood restaurant in Baltimore with a variety of choices and great for sharing. The service is fast and the restaurant is really cute. Really cute for a date or to go with friends and located in Harbor East, a great location in Baltimore.

Oysters were everything Maryland Crab Cakes amazing. Service was efficient. If it's nice weather the views of the Harbor are awesome.

My experience here yesterday was absolutely awful. No one greeted us. I was given the brunch menu at 8:30 p.m. I had a reservation. The server we had was VERY OFF-putting. Her attitude was horrible. The servers all stood around next to my table talking about me ( I could hear them) because I asked for another server. Loch bar used to be good, however, it has gone down tremendously. I will never ever return here again, and i encourage others to do the same. It's not worth it. The servers are VERY NASTY. I will be contacting the main headquarters and seeking legal consultation because we got sick. Someone (the server) did something to my food in retaliation to me asking for a new server. (Which I never got) it was just the most disgusting experience for me in a restaurant.

Went here once for dinner a while back and I guess I forgot to write a review but I recall that we enjoyed it. A little pricey but good. Recently I stopped in for happy hour. I had a solid old fashioned with four roses bourbon. I also had the cream of crab soup and a couple oysters. The oysters were interesting. They were shucked well and were pretty salty. I think the cocktail sauce was a little bland as was the horseradish. The soup was tasty and had a decent amount of crab in it. Will definitely go back for happy hour.

The food here was pretty good. The kale and sweet potato purée were excellent. The jerk chicken was okay definitely not spicy as you would expect. The service was good my waitress was attentive. The ambiance was nice and intimate.

My cousin and I found ourselves without plans on the Fourth of July and decided to pay Loch Bar a visit. Loch Bar is located in Harbor East and sits right near the water. We sat outside and I really enjoyed the views there! I ended up getting the bourbon slushies and my cousin got the frose. I ended up getting the Loch burger and it was delicious! It was cooked perfectly and I loved the fries that came with it as well. The manager stopped by to see how our experience was. He was very kind to us and genuinely cared about our experience. I would love to return for their happy hour. They seem to have some good items on the happy hour menu. Although I'm sure Loch Bar is good anytime of year, nothing quite beats being there on a warm day and sitting in their outside area. I'm looking forward to warmer days just to return there. Keep in mind that this restaurant is a little more upscale and they have a dress code if you decide to visit.

I came during happy hour & I loved the ambience & location. I was seated right away though it took a minute for my waiter to come. The bar was packed. Disclaimer: happy hour items are only available at the bar. $2-3 oysters at the bar $3-4 oysters at the tables. I ordered the loch salt oysters & they were amazing. The lobster roll was perfect and it was referred by my waiter Johnathan M, who was extremely sweet and professional. I also ordered a mocktails with the apples, ginger & cinnamon. 10/10. A hidden gem. I'm definitely coming back again.

Loved the patio with a view of the harbor, the service was surprisingly fast, and the food was amazing. What's not to love?

Always great food but once again service was a miss. Our server was kind of running around and forgetting things. Oftentimes took awhile to come back around when we were sat outside.

I've been meaning to try this place for quite some time mainly for the vibes and the extensive and delicious seafood menu. I was nervous it was one of those tourist trap places for seafood, but the food was pretty good! Upon arrival, we were greeted by a super nice host and seated immediately. It did take around ten minutes for a waitress to come by even just for water, which is fair considering it was busy, but still just be prepared for things to be a bit slower! Onto the food! We started off with the Chesapeake Crab Dip. This was incredible! The crab tasted fresh and the medley of yummy cheeses complimented it so well. I liked that they provided a variety of accompaniments to dip with. For our mains, we ordered the Maine Lobster Roll, the Scottish Salmon, the Boh's Fish N' Chips, and the Fried Brussel Sprouts. The toasted buttery roll was a perfect blanket to the firm lobster meat on the Maine Lobster Roll. Honestly super delicious and fresh. The Scottish Salmon was fairly standard salmon-- nothing special here. The fish itself tasted fresh, but nothing really stood out to me here. The Boh's Fish N' Chips was yummy and well-balanced-- not too overly friend and the right amount of flaky. We got no hints of the Natty Boh beer, but maybe that's a good thing! The Fried Brussel Sprouts were a phenomenal side to this meal. The glaze was sweet yet with a little bit of heat, which is the perfect combination to me. For dessert, we shared the Smith Island Cake (although all looked so good) and the cake was soft and spongey with the frosting being dense and fudgey. Overall, all of the food tasted super fresh and quality. Absolutely loved that they had a Smith Island Cake on the menu too as it's a Maryland classic yet hard to find in Baltimore. Definitely would try this out as it is one of the better restaurants in the restaurant group.

Crab cakes were excellent as was the cream of crab soup. Easily the best two items of the meal. Got a smattering of local oysters from MD and VA and coming from MA they were certainly different from the ones at home. Less salinity. Also tried oyster Rockefeller for the first time along with fried oysters. The Rockefeller isn't for me but the friend oysters were good. Got the fried brussel sprouts too which were rock solid. The waitress was awesome as was the ambiance as they had live music despite being a Monday evening.

Unfortunately, the service and ambiance were a disappointment. Our server mixed up our first course which caused some delay. We were waited on by multiple servers at a time which I think led to confusion. The food was good, but the prices were inflated - this is to be expected given the harborside/Tourist heavy location. They had a live acoustic performer (who was great!) but unfortunately they had very little control over the volume. It's a small space so the bar - which was quite lively - is situated right next to the dining tables, so it's a little chaotic if you're trying to have a calm weeknight dinner. Sadly, we wouldn't return or recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting Baltimore. There's some validity to the "Don't Eat Atlas" controversy, but other Atlas restaurants (Watershed) are more worth your while if you wish to stick to this restaurant group.

Adorable restaurant, modern interior with a comfortable relaxing exterior right on the water. Servers had plenty of recommendation & highly knowledgeable on the menu. Sadly my chicken had very flabby skin and my soup was surprisingly sweet. But the cocktail was fantastic. I would come back and try another option next time I'm in town.

This is a higher end establishment - there is a business casual dress code. I will say I wore jeans and a T-shirt and felt out of place. Patio on the harbor is nice but happy hour specials are only available inside at the bar/high tops. Some of the patio seats have no shade/cover (2 tops) so it's very warm if sitting there mid day. I just wanted to try something quick so had the cream of crab soup. It was incredible! Just enough of a kick/spice. The Arnold Palmer crush was great and had a real tea flavor not a flavored syrup. Service was good. After I moved to the bar area the bar tender was very pleasant and attentive. Saw some desserts coming out as I left that looked beautiful! So if looking for something nice and budget isn't a concern check it out!

2nd time in town and had to come back. The cocktails are fantastic and we started our meal with the mussels which were great with extra bread for dipping! Twice my main course has been the stellar crabcakes. This is the real deal with the freshest most delicious crab I've ever eaten at a restaurant. The service, ambience and food are fantastic and we look forward to another visit next time I am in town.

This review is just for the oyster shooters. Our group came in after dinner just to try them. Bartender was great and the shooters were great. My first time and I was pleasantly surprised. I tried all three varieties and have them ranked: 1. Natty Boh 2. Vodka 3. Champagne The Natty Boh was the best one. The flavor complimented the oyster well. The champagne one is one I won't try again. Just not a great combination.

I booked a reservation months in advance so that my husband and I could celebrate our first wedding anniversary 11/18/23. We actually had dinner here for the 1st time as a married couple 11/18/22. Upon arriving we were seated immediately which was much appreciated. Our waiter was so kind. He was aware of it being our anniversary and started our dinner with complimentary glasses of champagne. The ambiance here is very fitting for date night. The lights are dim, music isn't distracting, and the location is right by the water in Harbor East. To start, we shared a bowl of Maryland crab soup and decided to try both orange and grapefruit crushes. The Maryland crab soup was the best I've tasted. The flavor was bold, the lump crab was very present and I loved the unique addition of purple potatoes. The crush drinks were okay, I'm realizing that I'm not a citrus mixed drink lover so my husband enjoyed them more. For dinner, we knew before arriving that we'd have the same dishes from a year ago! The crab cake for me and the jerk spiced chicken for him. I'm happy to say that Loch Bar is consistent as both dishes were just as great as we remembered! I was so happy about that. The crab cake is lump filled, well seasoned and a great size. I especially enjoyed the slaw paired with it on the toasted bun. My husband's jerk spiced chicken was so moist and the jerk sauce was robust! We finished the night with the Smith Island Cake, another complimentary item from our waiter. The cake was very good and the raspberry sauce paired well. Loch Bar will remain a special occasion staple restaurant for us. We have plans to come back when the weather warms so that we can enjoy the outside seating and Frosè's. Thanks Loch Bar for making our anniversary dinner special.

Great food! I started with the Cream of Crab Soup and loved it! I've had She-Crab Soup -- which seems to be the same as the Cream of Crab here -- at various restaurants on the coast of Maryland and Virginia, but this was the best one so far! Super-tasty; we'll-seasoned with a tiny kick and a sizable portion of lump crab meat at the bottom (which you have to mix in). My dinner partner loved it as well. I will definitely be back for this! I then moved on to the Crab Cake entree. Now, I don't claim to be some crab cake connoisseur -- at least not yet -- but these bad boys were awesome! And I say "these" because there were TWO -- two beautiful balls of perfectly seasoned lump crab meet with no filler! The fact that I was able to take one home lessoned the pain of being hit in the pockets for $64, but even if I finished both at the restaurant, I wouldn't have been mad at them! Definitely some of the best crab cakes I've had in Baltimore. The side of Buttermilk Hushpuppies weren't too bad either, meaning yes...I would order them again. And the bartender mixed us the best Orange Crush cocktail I've ever had -- definitely the fresh, upscale version of the Virginia Beach classic. Last but not least, the blondie dessert sundae was warm, covered in melted chocolate chips and marshmallows, and was piled high with vanilla ice cream. I guess it was trying to mimic or pay homage to a s'more? I don't know, but it was a server suggestion, and I'm not mad at her either. My partner and I finished the whole thing...and then proceeded to roll our bloated asses out the door! Cream of Crab Soup: 5/5 Crab Cakes (w/ Mixed Greens Salad): 5/5 Buttermilk Hushpuppies: 4/5 Orange Crush: 5/5 Blondie Sundae: 4/5 Not to mention, cool space and great service! In fact, the service was so attentive that I think the host/manager stopped by our table like 3 times (maybe more) to check in on us. Fantastic meal all around! They will me again!