L.P. Steamers

We arrived at the evening time and it was packed with people with long lines outside. The tables and seats were really packed so it was not really a comfortable place to eat. The seafood was of really good quality and to be honest we enjoyed the scallops and lobsters much more than the crabs as the crabs were just average. The staff was so busy that you had to really make up your mind quick before your order your food.

Fun dining experience checking out LP Steamers. Our waitress Jess was friendly, knowledgeable and patient. We ordered a variety of items including the hush puppies, steamed crabs, and crab cakes. The steamed crabs were a memorable experience but more trouble than they are worth. The crab cake was out of this world. Our waitress suggested ordering it broiled and we are glad we listened. Cool ambiance in the restaurant as well and great vibe!

We came here about an hour before closing and they managed to seat us quickly, though we were the last table to leave. If you want an authentic MD crab experience, this is it. You can choose between several different sizes of crab. We also got fries and wings to start, but the crabs were obviously the highlight. The staff was so much fun and made sure to give us a quick tutorial on how to deshell the crab.

This was my first experience with authentic Baltimore crab, and it didn’t disappoint. Perfectly fried crab cakes paired with tangy slaw and a beer is the correct combination for warm nights in the DMV. Friendly and fast service with prices that won’t destroy your wallet, it’s easy to see why LP Steamers is already such a highly regarded public house. It’s low key and casual atmosphere make it incredibly approachable for any occasion while the crab is as fresh as it could possibly get. Highly recommended for anyone traveling through the DMV looking for a laid back culinary odyssey into the best that Baltimore has to offer.

The food was really good and they have specials on different days of the week. At the time of this post, half price steamed shrimp on Wednesdays. That’s $10 for 1pound of shrimp. It was so good. The staff were kind and enjoyed all of the patrons. The restaurant had a surprisingly high amount of seating on the second floor. There was a good amount of street parking. All in all, it was a great spot!

Been to Steamers for the second time now, visiting a friend. I’ve also been to other seafood places downtown. This place is THE best! Reasonable prices, quite possibly better than anywhere, the freshest seafood I’ve had in Baltimore, and tons of options with a great old historic/East coast atmosphere. I will go back every time and sit on the rooftop for as many crabs as I can eat with a good beer!

Always our go-to place when visiting Baltimore. Boat load of food, plus a few more large crabs. Pitcher of beer. Wonderful food. But this time, the front desk kept us waiting, while in fact there was already a table available, and another group cut in front of us. Not a good service experience. Not sure why!

August 2024 I have not been here since 2019 and the food and crabs were excellent. This time There have been changes inside which were okay the food was awful. The server was nice enough. I got the cream of crab soup and the crab cake platter and fries. When I asked about crabs I was told they only had mediums. I questioned if both the crabcake and the cream of crab had jumbo lump. I was told yes. When the soup came out it was white with old bay on top it was flavorless no lump crabmeat. I knew when I saw the crabcake it was not going to be good and it was horrible no jumbo lump salty and undercooked the coldslaw was even bad. I was so disappointed and disgusted. When my server checked I told her everything was bad she could tell because the plate was barely . she took the crabcake off the bill. I will not go back

Quick and fast service. Seafood was delicious. Clean bathroom at the 3rd floor. We were seated promptly. Kudos to the young man who manned the 3rd floor. He was fast, efficient, and customer-friendly.

From my research, one of the two classic crab restaurants to try in the Baltimore area. I was able to stop by on my way back from DC. You can order crabs individually by size. We had a few jumbo sized crabs. I think 2-3 each depending on appetite is enough to get a taste. But it is hard to really get full on this type of food since it takes forever to pick out the meat, but that's part of the fun experience tbh. The staff were very friendly and showed us how to properly crack open the old bay-covered crabs and where the meat was. They provide tools to get at the meat hidden in tough to reach spots like the claws and knuckles. Classic seafood shack metal tables and decor, and cleaner than average and a nice place to eat. There is small outdoor shopping district nearby so was nice to walk around a bit afterwards.

The crab seasoning was tangy and flavorful. This was my Friday time trying Maryland crabs but thought it was extremely bland--likely just a bad pick. As it stands, I like Dungeness crabs better and they are naturally sweeter than what I had. The scallops were cooked well but I barely tasted any seasoning. The crab dip was just creamy with barely any crab or crab flavor. On the positive side, the service was very friendly and welcoming and the restaurant was very clean.

After an exploration of Ft. McHenry, we strolled over for lunch at LP Steamers. We got a table to enjoy the beautiful autumn day. It was probably lighter with the Baltimore Running Festival going on. The half/half Maryland crab soup and cream of crab soup mix was quite good. Lots of crab flavor. Old bay fries were crispy and had a healthy amount of Old Bay seasoning. The steamed Maryland blue crabs were great. Sweet, but not too sweet. Nice salinity and tasty tidbits of meat. I mixed some of my crab in the tomalley and it was delicious! I wish I did have a squeeze of citrus with it. Service was efficient and welcoming. We were in and out no problem at all and it was a quick walk to take the water taxi back to the Inner Harbor.

This restaurant was recommended by a local when my partner and I first moved into the area. It stands the test of time with each experience we have when we visit. Anytime you're in the mood to crack open a crab, this is the place to be. The casual atmosphere and the friendly Wait staff add the the fun and relaxed atmosphere. Who wouldn't love the experience of whacking open a crab, getting a crab sandwich, or splitting the seafood sampler? Anytime someone visits who likes seafood; this restaurant is always at the top of our list when we take them out.

Drove past here and wanted to try a new spot, ordered takeout crab cake and Md crab soup and mix. Service - very friendly and pleasant especially considering they were closing in 30min don't always get good service she it's almost time to go. Crab Cake was flavorful, season well had more filler than I would like and was falling apart. French fries - were very good, crispy on outside soft on inside . Soup was solid I think I want try just MD crab soup as it was dominant and had good flavor. Have better crab cakes, but overall pretty good experience and will try again.

1st time in Baltimore to attend a Ravens game. The best part of the meal was definitely the pretzels and crab dip! The pretzels are so delicious, soft, and warm. The crab dip was nice and flavorful. It's a must if you go there. The crabs were good too. We got the medium.

Loved the soft-shell crab. Everything is well-seasoned, if a tad bit salty. Food came in at a reasonable time. Sat outside but plenty of seating in all floors. Highly recommended!

Holy moly, this place has some awesome seafood. We got a steamed platter, soft-shell crab sandwiches, fried crab cake, onion rings, calamari, and also 3 large crabs to go. Everything was delicious, with my fav being the sandwich and calamari. Loved how big their onion rings were, and the portions were great. Our server was super nice and it's decorated nicely inside. It's well priced and I would def like to stop here again if we're passing the area.

I absolutely recommend this awesome hangout in Locust Point! The seafood was delicious and very reasonably priced! I was very happy with my order (the trio), but when my husband shared a crab leg with me, I instantly wished I'd ordered that. Service was attentive and prompt. We would definitely return it back in the area.

Food was good! I liked the soft shell crab. The old bay fries were kind of salty but the onion rings were good. Would definitely come back to try more on the menu. The outdoor seating was ok - a bit loud at times when the street was busy so might see how the indoor seating is next time if we don't bring a pet. (They don't allow pets inside even service dogs fyi)

I ordered 2 jumbo crab and a soft crab platter with fries and coleslaw. The server was really nice and gave me good guidelines about what would be a decent size for a meal and not to feel weird about ordering less and ordering more later if I wanted. I came here around 1PM on Thursday, and there were plenty of tables. Firstly, the soft crab was delicious. I have a soft spot for soft crab, and this was exactly what I like about it - not too battered, seasoned, plumb meat but crispy exterior. I liked this even more than the steamed crab. The fries were excellent and the coleslaw was good too. I'd get this again. The jumbo steamed crabs were good as well (they were out of the ginormous ones). The Old Bay seasoning certainly added taste. By the time I finished the first one, the 2nd one was chilled - in hindsight, I would probably eat the body and the claws first for both while still warm, and then work on the legs for all afterwards.

Delicious crab place in Baltimore! The wait to get a table wasn't too bad. THe food came out a bit slow. The crab was delicious! I love all the seafood platters I got. I liked sitting upstairs. Everything was clean. I would love to come back again when I'm in Baltimore!

I wanted steamed crabs and they delivered. I didn't see the bill so I cannot speak to how much the crabs were but I enjoyed them with melted butter. The service is good, the local beer is good, and the option to eat inside or outside is nice. We went during a Saturday evening and the wait for an inside table was 45 minutes but there were a few tables outside on a June humid evening.

First time at LP Steamers and we loved it. My daughter and I had fried pickles, which were surprisingly good with a bit of a kick and delicious breading plus a nice dipping sauce. Then we had shrimp, snow crab and medium blue crabs. They only had medium so that made the size choice easy. However, even medium were reasonably sized and we each had 3 which was enough with the other food. The snow crab was delicious and we ordered a second helping. The shrimp was also really good but beware, the cocktail sauce is packed with horseradish. I loved it but it was a bit spicy for my daughter. The crab and shrimp are covered in old bay which was very good but make sure you like old bay. They don't take reservations but we came at 5 and sat right away. Service was fast and friendly. We'll be back for sure!

Went here for lunch last week. Ordered the Soft Shell Crab Sandwich with onion rings and a side of pretzels. So good. Glad I was able to stop. Good food and good service. Also love the decor. Afterwords went to Fort McHenry which is close by.

The seafood was really fresh and well seasoned! We had the fried razor clams, hush puppies, old bay fries, 2 dozen large crabs, and some crab cakes. I like that the classification of size of crab is done by weight, not just size of shell. The large crabs were pretty meaty and were fresh so they just slid out of the shells. The hush puppies were good, served with a honey butter so it was a bit more sweet than savory. The restaurant is very large, with multiple floors for seating, and the wait staff were very friendly. Definitely will be coming back!

Wow, what a hidden... not hidden gem- I guess more so, "off the beaten path" (not a tourist trap next to the water). The servers were friendly and we had the whole restaurant to ourselves (we went on a W at 3pm.... soooo). The place was new looking and clean. BUT THE CRABS !!!! They were the best crabs I have ever eaten. You can get them a la carte, too!! Most places you can only order in half dozen amounts. Well, if you only have two people? That's a bit much. The crab was so tender and buttery- you didn't even need actual butter! *My only complaint? They were only playing country music *

Found this place by just looking for seafood in the area. Glad we came here it was exactly what we we were looking for. We ordered the b'oht load of food, mac salad and corn. Personally I am not a huge fan of old bay but wanted the seafood experience. Good amount of food but would definitely see if I could do less or no old bay in the future. Staff was friendly and attentive. My only gripe is that it was VERY hot in there, I saw they had mini splits inside but they either were on very low or not working or something.

Not as fresh seafood I had elsewhere, very disappointing with both of the crab soup,crab were there but not the tast

I think we hit up LP Steamers on an off day. They put us in an empty overflow room upstairs, which translated to servers repeatedly forgetting about us. We had to ask for napkins, spoons, water...you get the picture. The food was disappointing. Despite what the board said, the waitress told us they only had small crabs left, which were okay but not a lot of bang for the buck. We supplemented with a crab cake that was forgettable, two cups of crab soup that were cold and so salty that we left them untouched after the first bite, and coleslaw that was tasty. When the side slaw is the favorite part of your meal at a crab place, you know it was a bummer dining experience.

One of my favorite restaurants in the city - food is great and the service is always friendly. This is the place I bring all my out of town visitors when I want them to experience Baltimore seafood especially their boiled crabs

Ranking: 1. Soft shell crab - so good. Wish I could order more but there's only 1 crab per order 2. Jumbo crab - so tasty though don't lick the seasoning since it's super salty like my lips are shriveling from how salty it is. The meat is super juicy and tender. It was one of the fattest crabs I've had and was so good. While eating it, I learned the importance of cracking the crab at the joints. If you crack the joints it opens up the main part of the legs. 2. Crab cake - so good and great if you don't want to get your hands dirty. The crab meat is meaty and tender. The service is good on a Monday afternoon. I am stuffed eating these 3 things for lunch. Though I feel very parched since it's so salty.

Looking for a quintessential Baltimore meal? This is the place. Steamed local blue crabs, fresh off the boat with Natty Boh on draft? Why yes, that's exactly what I want. They even got additional sizes off the boat during our meal. Crabs aren't cheap, but you know that, right? These are great Maryland crabs in season, and the prices by size are clearly marked on boards around the restaurant. I really appreciated that; no "market price" mystery sticker shock. This was an amazing pre-Orioles game meal. Stay away from the inner harbor tourist traps and come up to Locust Point for a really great Baltimore crab house!

I went to Maryland for old bay, crabs, and Natty Boh. This place hit all the marks! Great food, good service, and unique environment. Loved it and would definitely come back!

Did not disappoint! The jumbo crab was sweet and meaty. The soft shell crab and cole slaw were also savory and not overly salty. Really low key ambience and friendly service.

Such a cozy location and delicious crab cakes! Their fish and chips was excellent; the cod was flaky with crispy breading. Crab available by the pound or individually.

Great 1st visit!! My ggggf and I were referred to this establishment for a great crab experience, and they did not disappoint. I was respectfully greeted by the kind hostess at podium upon arrival. I was immediately seated and offered beverages until my gf arrived. We ordered Old Bay Wings and a Dozen of Large Crabs. The wings were great, and the crabs were amazing. Both were a good size, perfectly seasoned and well received. Our table person was very attentive and kind. He was there when we needed and not overbearing. I will definitely add this establishment to my rotation for great crabs and tasty appetizers.

Great service. Our server came and checked on us regular but didn't hover too much. The poboy was amazing and delicious. We got 1/2 dozen large crabs. The crabs were meaty and juicy but TOO salty. You definitely need to brush the dry rub off the crab if you don't want to end of super dry or raisined tongue.

Been here at least 10x already and I can't believe I haven't written a review about it. First of all, this place has the best Onion Rings I've ever had. It's a random fact for a restaurant famous for crabs, and people always look at me funny when I mention that. However, don't knock it until you try it! Now on to the main attraction here, the crabs. They are absolutely some of the best you will ever have. My only complaint is that I've never been able to lucky enough to get bigger size than large. Don't get me wrong, the large crabs are great, but I would love to try the ginormous one, just once! The crabs are always super fresh, sweet and tender. Service is always impeccable and friendly.

Second time here while visiting Baltimore. Has been great both times. Both times I chose the crabs and the wife got the peel and eat shrimp.

My sister picked out this spot b/c it served Maryland crabs AND snow crab legs - and the food was awesome. While the location is not next to the water - you certainly feel like it when inside. Very casual spot, tables covered w/ brown paper where your crabs are dumped, no plates or utensils unless you request them, and friendly servers who will teach you how to open the MD crabs. They also have two convenient big sinks in the main area to wash your hands - b/c your hands will definitely get messy! HOT STEAMED MARYLAND CRABS - $100 for a dozen large crabs. They serve small, med, large, etc - and you can pay for each or by dozen. They are seasoned w/ Old Bay which gave the crabmeat great flavor - the perfect amount of seasoning. They also serve the crabmeat w/ butter and vinegar - but no need for that. You do get a decent amount of meat from all the work. I found the metal crackers (vs wooden hammer) more helpful for opening the shells. Don't eat the lungs! This is a must-order! SNOW CRABS LEGS - $30 for 1 lb. We got two orders - the taste and amount of meat was predictable. Certainly easier to eat and more meat than the MD crabs - but we found the MD crabs to be tastier. HUSH PUPPIES - $7 Good size basket of hush puppies, and served w/ cinnamon butter. Yum. Another must-order. OLD BAY FRIES - $8 Basket of fries but soooo salty. Go w/ regular fries unless you're a huge Old Bay seasoning fan. COLE SLAW - $3 Very good too - nice side to complement the fried hush puppies and fries. Overall great spot for Maryland crabs! We'd definitely go back. Street parking next to the restaurant is free. There is patio dining available too. And nearby is the Fort McHenry National Park - great spot to walk around after your meal!

We are in Baltimore area for work and decided to try to find a good crab place. We are staying at a hotel and don't have "equipment' to take food home with us, so we had to pass on the first two places we came to because they weren't able to accommodate our limitations - lol!! We would have made a gigantic mess and would have had no way to clean ourselves up. Also, our hotel room would have smelled like crab and Old Bay. We ended up going to LP Steamers and ordered a lobster tail, single medium steamed blue crab, crab bisque, and a pound of steamed shrimp. Oh, and a Diet Coke. The Diet Coke came first. I was sad to find that it was Coke Zero. Not a good start to my LP Steamers experience. Then came the lobster tail and crab soup. The lobster was lightly coated in Old Bay and presented still partially in the shell. The presentation was great and the lobster was tasty. The crab soup/bisque was thick and creamy and delicious. The shrimp arrived and looked well seasoned. There was Old Bay coating the entire portion. The shrimp were very good, but there was way too much seasoning on them, in my opinion. I usually like food to be well seasoned, but this was even too much for me. I was trying to wash off some of the seasoning in the butter. The crab was served. It was perfectly cooked, fresh, and decent size. Thankfully we asked them not to put any seasoning on it because we had more than enough on the shrimp. Overall, besides the Diet Coke incident, it was a good experience.

This was my first time at LP steamers. Brought a friend who was visiting from out of town and it didn't disappoint! We tried a bit of everything-got a few blue crabs, steamed seafood platter, crabcakes, cream of crab soup, and corn. All was delish and we left full! Our waitress was super kind and showed us how to pick crabs. It's definitely a casual spot- we had plastic cutlery. Very Baltimore! Worth checking out.

Honestly this place was hyped up by my sister who lives in the area, claiming that this was the best steamed seafood she knew of. We went and it was drizzling outside but there is no waiting area so we had to huddle outside under the awning of the building avoiding the rain. Once we got inside the establishment, we were led to an upstairs table where we ordered quickly. The crab soup was phenomenal and honestly the highlight of the meal. It was warm and filling and the perfect thing to begin the meal after being out in the rain for that long. My mother ordered the softshell crab which a tad dissapointing. It was the size of your average Australian spider and tasted like it too. The oysters had a bit of scum in them which I wasn't used to but they tasted fresh. I personally ordered a lobster tail, steamed clams (hams) and fried scallops. The scallops and clams were excellent as well. I would say that true to their name their excellence is in steamed seafood and I may have ordered some odd menu items but the lack of waiting area as well as the sub-par non-steamed options sadly drops this place's rating. I may go with my family but I likely will never go of my own volition.

We came to L P Steamers for lunch on a Sunday afternoon. It was about half full, so we were seated right away on the first floor. We ordered a half a dozen of the medium crabs, a garden salad, and a soft-shelled crab with the old bay fries. The crab was cooked well with lots of old bay packed on the shells. The garden salad was delicious all the vegetables were super fresh. The soft shelled crab was very good too. I was not sure if it would be in season since last time, I had them was more at the end of springtime, but they had some! The old bay fries were tasty too. Our server was amazing. She even taught my husband how to properly crack open the crabs! We did not actually ask for the name of our server but according to the receipt her name was Crystal. You have to come here sometime to order their crab specifically. Every table around us had the same idea! They also had a rooftop area. We will definitely check that out next time. Overall, a great Maryland experience!

Fun dining experience checking out LP Steamers. Our waitress Jess was friendly, knowledgeable and patient. We ordered a variety of items including the hush puppies, steamed crabs, and crab cakes. The steamed crabs were a memorable experience but more trouble than they are worth. The crab cake was out of this world. Our waitress suggested ordering it broiled and we are glad we listened. Cool ambiance in the restaurant as well and great vibe!

Amazing crab eating experience. We shared 4 large along with some soup. We loved it very much. We sat in the roof which was nice. It's worth the walk from the inner harbor.

The service was great! The crabs were served hot and fresh! Next time I would do light seasoning but overall I highly recommend LP. The server was knowledgeable and pleasant. She kept checking in to make sure we were good. She also brought out several ingredients so we could make our own crab sauce! OMG we got large and they were meaty. We had to try a ginormous crab which is on the menu, you can purchase crabs individually. I really like that you can purchase one crab of each size, if your like me and don't want a dozen of the same size. They serve beer and wine , they offer a great selection that compliment the crabs. I would definitely return! Thanks LP for satisfying my crab craving

Delicious food! The friendliest ,helpful,smiling service! Perfect! 10 stars!!! Highly recommend!

Stumbled upon this nice place and was happy I did. The steamers were delicious and the scallops were fresh. Prices were fair and service was outstanding. Would return if I lived around here.

My go to crab house in Baltimore. In the Locust Point neighborhood and there is usually on street parking. I find it a little fishy it only has 4 stars. Must have been here ten times and never had a bad crab. They're hot and heavy and jumbos are usually available. Their fried scallops and hush puppies are great but you go to a crab house for steamed Maryland blue crabs and Natty Boh beer. It can be messy so dress accordingly. They have big sinks to wash up afterwards. 5 Stars. If you want fish go to a fish house.

This was my second visit. The Crabs were expensive but they tasted great! The Seafood platters were outstanding. The Oysters were fresh and succulent. The drinks were great. The Onion Rings were outstanding. The Service was great. The atmosphere was great. I wished I had a larger table. I will definitely come back!

While exploring Baltimore my husband I came in to get some steamed crabs. The waitress was really helpful in figuring out how much to get for us and she showed us how to crack the shells. This was super helpful since we don't really have steamed crabs where we're from. The crabs had a lot of seasoning and they tasted so good!! We also got some oysters as an appetizer. The oysters were so good we even got some after our steamed crabs. They put paper on the table so when you get crab they take up the whole table. Great first experience!!

The crabs were juicy hot and with a lot of flavor, these were some of the best crabs i ever had! I would recomend this place.

I still love this place, but the last couple of times we've been there it seems like they are struggling with service. Last night we waited 1.5 hours for a table, and I think that was largely because they didn't have anyone bussing tables as people left. When we were finally sat upstairs there were several open tables, and then they were all filled at once so our server was unable to take care of everyone quickly. For instance, our meal came out before our drinks because he was just running around too much to have time to grab them. Not his fault, but the hosts/management should have prevented this. Overall the food was good, but we usually get the B'oht load of food and it went up $20 recently to $85. Still a decent value, but not nearly as good as the $65 it was. Between that and the reduction in level of service, we may not rush back as quickly as we would have otherwise. BUT - I have not given up on you, LP Steamers! I just hope these issues improve.

So thumbs ups from my crew! We got the boat of seafood! It was enough to feed 3 adults! It was a classic Baltimore seafood experience! We added hush puppies and a soft shell crab sandwich! Very affordable and the plethora of seafood came with a pitcher of beer! Wow! Local crab house feel !

Absolutely incredible seafood, some of the best I've had. Intimate setting, great service. When coming to Baltimore and Maryland in general, it goes without saying you need to have some seafood. After scouring Reddit and yelp for 30 minutes I settled on LP steamers and wasn't disappointed at all with the choice. When we arrived we were told it would be a 40 minute wait, but our server made some things shake and got us seated within 5. We started off with the calamari and it was sublime. Full of flavor, fried perfectly and fresh. Only criticism is it wasn't enough lol. For our mains we got the fried seafood platter which I was so hungry I forgot to take a picture of. It had a mixture of pretty much everything. Shrimp, crab cake, scallops, oysters, mussels and fries and my God it was amazing. It did take a while for the food to come out, but honestly I'm not complaining. That just shows that it's made fresh and by people who care. We also tried the crab chowder I believe it's called, also didn't take a picture because of how hungry. But it was very good as well. I meant to order the regular white clam chowder, but gave the wrong name. Still turned out ok as the red base is good too. I will certainly be back next time I'm in town.

My husband and I stopped in for lunch. We chose to eat on the second floor. There's actually three floors of the restaurant. Our server and owner was phenomenal. The restaurant had a quaint local vibe. Everything was delicious. Glad we chose to come here. I definitely recommend and will be back when we're in town again.