Mama's On the Half Shell

So my kids and I were starved after a day of appointments, shopping and a barber appointment. We decided to stop by Mama’s On The Half Shell since it was on the way home. We were greeted by Gavin and seated immediately. Gavin waited on us and was very professional and friendly. The food was delicious and we will definitely be back, thank you!

Our final night in Baltimore was one we’ll never forget, thanks to the unforgettable experience we had at Mama’s on the Half Shell. This wasn’t just a meal—it was a celebration of flavor, warmth, and world-class hospitality. Let’s start with the food, because wow. Every single dish that came from that kitchen was divine. The crab egg rolls are an absolute must—crispy, generous, and bursting with Maryland’s best. The half-pound steamed shrimp? Perfectly seasoned and plump. The Brussels sprouts were charred and caramelized to perfection. Our crab-topped salad was fresh and flavorful, and the lamb chops—oh, the lamb chops—were infused with rosemary so deeply, it was as if they had been marinated for hours in a garden of flavor. And then came the Maryland rockfish, flaky and bold, honoring the region’s seafood legacy. Order any of the soups!!! The cocktails were on point. The Manhattan was rich, balanced, and expertly crafted—no shortcuts here. And just when we thought we couldn’t eat another bite, we made room for dessert—because at Mama’s, you make room. The bread pudding was soul-soothing, and the cheesecake was luscious and light, the perfect ending to a spectacular meal. Now for the service, which truly made the evening shine. Brian and Michael were nothing short of phenomenal. Their energy, recommendations, timing, and genuine care for our table struck the perfect balance—never intrusive, always attentive. And then there was Mauricio, the manager (we hope we’ve got his name right!), who quietly brought dishes to our table with such warmth and grace that we didn’t even realize at first he was part of leadership. When we began chatting—as we tend to do—he humbly shared that he was indeed the manager, and later returned to check in on us before leaving. He even sent over dessert to close out our evening. It was that kind of night—every detail handled with care and love. This was hands down the best meal we had in Baltimore and we had a lot of meals - and one of the best meals we’ve ever had, period. Every dollar we spent felt more than worth it. If you’re visiting Baltimore and want to experience something special, Mama’s on the Half Shell is it. No question.

You have to come here and see John! John was the best server I’ve ever had. He gave great recommendations on the menu and truly shows how passionate he is about his job. I ordered the blueberry lemon drop and seafood platter. These crab cakes were the best I’ve had so far during my trip! Please go see John. You won’t regret it!

I ❤️ this place. Everything is spot on and very clean. Customer service was excellent, and food was next level. You get generous portions, and i feel the price is definitely good for what you get. The food is flavorful to the point that you don't have to add a thing , and the restrooms are clean. Whether you go for brunch , lunch, or dinner, you will not be disappointed!

Great spot in Baltimore, in Canton Square. The menu has a bunch of great seafood options, including the lobster roll which I got, Connecticut style (poached butter). It was solid, but the fries were my favorite part!! The outdoor seating is awesome on a sunny day. I’ve had lunch and dinner here before and am always satisfied with my food and the service. The staff are really friendly. This is also a great spot for a casual business lunch or happy hour with friends!

My mom comes to Baltimore every year from Portland, Oregon. She doesn’t have a lot of request except to go to Mama’s! She swears that the crabcakes are the best she’s ever had. We were waited on by Michael who was attentive, funny and wonderful server. The food was delicious and the service was excellent. We look forward to continuing our three times a year dining experience there!

The food was great! I had the crab cake egg roll, as well as the fish and chips with cole slaw. The egg roll was amazing. My guest had the soft shell crab, which was also great. The chief is a bad ass in the kitchen.

Our waitress was Joy. She tried her level best to make sure we were taken care of. The environment was relaxed, and there wasn't loud music playing, so you could actually have a conversation

Great time during the middle of the day on a rainy Tuesday. Very quiet and just a few customers. Lovely service and ambiance. Loved the bartender Dillon down stairs and the shuckster! Didn't catch his name but let me tell you.... During Covid I taught myself to shuck oysters. Needless to say some oysters are smaller but have a hell of a hinge. I've done all kinds from all over the states. BABY..it is a talent. But see here is where it gets interesting and what sets these oysters apart. The oysters here are meticulously clean. No mud or worms to wash off. Shucked? They do not have shards of shells in the raw oyster. No crunchy bits to maneuver when you drop the sweet briny oysters down your throat. The oysters also have very clean insides with the oysters juice amazing to drink. No mignotte sauce or horseradish necessary. Just clean and fresh. I'll be back for just these. Hh $1 oysters are delaware. My faves were shooting points and chinateaque. Meaty and full, sweet and briny Oysters $2.50 to 4.00. Total? #18 but Priceless to me Grilled oysters 6 for $18 Tried all 3 types, parm and herb, paprika butter and horseradish. Don't let me hold you. The horseradish HITS. I had 2 of each flavor first round and another 6 of straight horseradish the 2nd. Add the bread and just order the dozen. Cream of crab soup? Flavorful and full of crab meat. Not too thick but sticks to your bones. Mine was a bit grainy? I'd give it a 7.5/10. Drinks? Tried the spritzer which is just refreshing ND perfect for a hot day. Tried the blueberry martini. Strong and tasty like bonefish grill.

We have been eyeing this place for a while and tried to go a while back, but they were booked. We lucked up on a reservation and decided to visit on a Saturday night. It wasn't crowded at all which was nice. We sat upstairs. For drinks, we had a Mocktail and the cucumber lemonade crush. Both were good. Appetizers Crabcake Eggrolls - 8/10 Side Caesar salad - 1/10. No flavor at all. I have never had to put salt and pepper on my salad. And some of the lettuce tasted old. Mama's classic salad - 7/10 Dinner Rockfish with crab imperial, rice, pilaf, and green beans - 7/10. Good but minimal flavor Surf and turf with broccolini - 8/10. Steak was tender shrimp was good. There was another side that came with it but I don't remember what it was. For dessert, we had the bread pudding. Part of it was hot, some was room temperature, and the rest was somewhere in between. Not quite sure how that works with one piece of bread pudding. It wasn't bad but I couldn't really enjoy it because the temperature wasn't to my liking. I didn't send it back because I could tell it had been in the microwave because of the way the bread started to harden. No need to go through that again. But we did finish it. Overall, it was a decent experience. Seasoning was lacking and we had a few instances where our silverware was dirty. Glad we finally tried this place. Not sure if we will return.

This place is very cool inside and has an excellent vibe. We stopped in for lunch but it feels like it would be cool to hang out at night here. The staff was great and very friendly. The bartender waited on us and picked up we were visiting and started offering up good suggestions. The cocktails were great. For food, we tried the grilled oysters, great! The grouper sandwich loved it but could have used a little more salt or a good spice, the oyster po boy, good, again a little underwhelming on the flavor. Finally the seafood club. This is a huge sandwich but again just a little underwhelming, but still good. Overall, we really liked the place and would give it another shot. The kitchen may have had an off day. That's not to say it wasn't good, we ate everything and enjoyed our visit

Our first time here. Location is very nice. They have outside seating if you like. We sat upstairs on second the floor. Service was nice. This place seems like an oyster spot. The steak and eggs were good, the kids fried shrimp and fries were tasty and the shrimp were big. The bananas Foster's waffle was ok. The shrimp and grits were mehhh. If you look at the pic..it was a small portion of grits surrounded by so much sauce. The grits taste like they were left over. But the shrimp were big.

Service was excellent! Nice music, chill atmosphere. Downside, I didn't care for the cesar salad. The lettuce itself tasted really "earthy". And I still had to pay for it. Upside...Tony, the bartender, crafted my Sagamule and I must say he has a mean wrist so make sure you tip well and have your uber or lyft account ready despite the salad, it's still a nice establishment.

I've been to Mama's on the Half Shell several times before and have a enjoyed my experience. During my last visit, the service was great and the food was good. The wings were very flavorful and the crab cake was nice and meaty. The salad was a little lackluster so, next time I'll probably just stick with a platter.

Great ambiance! They had two large outdoor covered areas for outdoor dining. Waitress and service great. And THE FOOD! Best crab cake ever!! And the seafood skins are amazing!

My co-workers rave about Mama's On The Half Shell. One so much, brings everyone from out of town here for lunch. It would not surprise me, if they have a chair with her name. Restaurant is cute, cozy vibe. We came for lunch. If there's a crab cake on the menu, I'm ordering it. I'm a well known crab cake snob. The Seafood Club caught my eye as a server was walking past delivering two to another table. The sandwich is huge! I ordered mine in a to-go box as I knew right away, there is no way I could finish in one sitting. The Seafood Club has a smaller version on their crab cake, yummy, bacon, I pulled the bacon off, Swiss cheese...my favorite, stuffed full of jumbo shrimp. I'm normally not a fan of shrimp, it's a texture thing. These were cooked perfectly, nice flavor and very much added to the club. The French Fries on the side were delicious! I see why they rave about Mama's! 5 stars for sure.

Fresh delicious oysters on the half shell during HH- only $1 each. Yummy fish and chips, and cole slaw. We also tried Baltimore Crushes here and they were perfect! The stand out attribute of Mama's was the service! I am a southern woman, and I truly appreciate hospitality. The woman bartender here was friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient. Thank you thank you! Also, my guy left his CC here, and we came back to retrieve it the next day without any difficulty. They were polite and helpful, and required ID to give his card to him. Excellent! I would say this was my favorite dining experience of my short trip to visit this city. Thank you, Mama's.

This was a solid pick! Went for a work dinner and there was something for everybody. My personal highlights were the seared tuna (medium rare) and the scallops but everything paired nicely with my glass of Chardonnay. Ambience was eclectic and fun (love the fireplace!), patio looked cool if it had been a bit warmer out! Service was pretty good. 4 stars overall.

Ok the food was and always is amazing . I sat at the bar on a Sunday Early Evening. The bartender was horrible I had to ask for menus then ask for silverware the ask to order then ask for change for a tip. He paid us no mind ... the entire time .... That's the only reason they lose a star. We found street parking pretty easy .... The selection of oysters was very nice. The ambiance typical not too loud or quiet . I'll always come for the food maybe not so much at the bar this time.

"I had a fantastic dining experience at Mama's on the Half Shell! The food was absolutely amazing and prepared exactly to my dietary preferences. However, I was a bit disappointed with the drinks I ordered--specifically, the tequila, club soda, and lime cocktail. The drinks seemed watered down, which was a letdown as I was hoping to enjoy a nice buzz. In the future, I'll either pre-game or bring my own flask to ensure a more satisfying drink experience. Despite this, I would still return for the delicious food and cozy atmosphere.

Great seafood restaurant for lunch. Outside dining, quick service. Crème of crab soup, seafood club, seafood Cobb salad.

The food we ordered was really good except for the oyster Rockefeller. We had the crab egg rolls, crab dip, oyster po boy and fish and chip. All were good the dip with the egg rolls just taste like may but since we had the crab dip we put that on the egg rolls instead and it was good. 3 stars because the manager lacked the proper level of customer service for the price of food at this restaurant. The oyster Rockefeller was burnt you could visually see that the cheese and spinach was dark. We tried 2 of 6 to make sure it wasn't all of them that tasted burnt but the flavor was bad. Their policy is no sending food back or taking it off for any reason even if it's their fault. Just sad we had to go back and forth with the manager for 10 minutes to get him to at least replace the oysters with another flavor on their menu and at one point the manager brought the menu back to us to show us the smallest print where it says you cannot send food back to paraphrase it. Unfortunate because the experience was good until this happened. I was so irritated we forgot to take pics of the food lol.

The food was good. However, the service was a little slow. I went by myself and it took 10 minutes before someone came over to greet me. I went down a restaurant week and the prices were very affordable. It was $45 for a three course meal, including crab eggrolls, a crabcake with seasonal vegetables for my main dish, and bread pudding for my dessert. On the inside of the restaurant it was a little warm for a summer day, but they have outside seating. I'm not sure if they have fans to keep you cool and I'm not sure if I upstairs felt the same. The drinks were underwhelming but the bread pudding the bomb. I want to mention that you should pay very special attention to the bathroom labels. They are above the doors in the back however, they are very small. I accidentally went into the men's room, only to come out and everyone chuckling at my ignorance. Lol. ‍

I live right next to here and and absolutely love, coming here for seafood and crushes! We came during restaurant week and they had an amazing soft shell, crab sandwich, and crab egg rolls! We sat outside, and absolutely got rained out and the service was so nice. They were so willing to move us out of the rain! We've sat inside, and it's pretty cool to see all the decor that they have. Their softshell crab soup is amazing and honestly so cheap and filling!

Was treated here for Mother's Day meal by my amazing husband before a concert that Saturday. It was very busy as you could imagine. We parked on the street and proceeded to the restaurant for our 5:30 reservations. The hostess informed us that there was a wait until a server arrived for her shift. I would say we waited about 15 minutes. We decided to stick it out. Many came in with and without reservations and left because of the demand and wait. There was indoor, bar and outside seating available. We were eventually seated on the second floor of the restaurant and quickly we devised a plan to review the menu and get ready to order drinks, apps and food when the waitress came to grab drink orders. This strategy was a success. Ordered 2 drinks each and ALL of our food options. - The Crush drink was tasty and gets watered down pretty fast because of the ice. - Sangria tart and fruity - Wings as expected. Yummy. - Crab dip was good but would have preferred it a bit hotter in temp. - Lobster roll was decent with a fair amount of lobster throughout. - Shrimp and fries were tasty - fried as expected. We had to give the waiters and waitresses a lot of credit as the kitchen was located on the second floor near where we were seated and we watched them come up and down the stairs for their orders several times while we were there! They are true rockstar employees.

April 2023 My husband and I split a crab cake double platter entree as it was cheaper by $10 than ordering a single. For our sides, I ordered the coleslaw and he ordered fries. It was nice that our server brought us our crab cake and sides individually instead of together on one plate. My sister-in-law and her boyfriend from Florida also got the same and they both really enjoyed the crab cakes. The crab cakes were one of the best I've had in MD. It was filled with lots of crab meat and not a lot of filler. The coleslaw was bland, however, and I would have preferred it to be sweeter. All three of them ordered an orange crush. My SIL and her bf never had it and loved it so much they had it at another bar and at our house. Helpful info: -There is a 3% tender fee if you don't pay in cash. -They have a loyalty club where you can earn rewards and discounts. -They have a bar and patio seating.

This is a MUST VISIT while in Baltimore! The place is so nice, the music the decor, etc makes you feel part of Baltimore., Server and runners were friendly and helpful, menu has so many options for the whole family... and most importantly they have local delicious seafood. We tried many different items and they were ALL amazing... we started with soups: Seafood chowder and Maryland Crab soup, they were 2 diff preparations and both were really delicious. After we had the hot lobster roll and the Bouillabaisse and the freshness and flavors were out of this world. We honestly did not tried more food because we were so full but everything on the menu looked very good. The kids had friend shrimp and mac and cheese and they really loved it.

The food is AMAZING! This was my boyfriend and I first time in Baltimore and he found this place for us to try. First off the ambiance reminds me of a dive bar but bigger. It was super busy and we didn't have a reservation but luckily we snag a table in the back next to the bar. The bartender I think her name was Yaya...was so attentive even with a full bar and full house. She kept checking in with us regularly. Also, I'm an espresso martini girlie...she has her own version she created and YOU HAVE TO TRY IT!! The deliciousness doesn't stop there...the food was amazing we had appetizers and dinner. I had the Maryland rockfish and my bf bouillabaisse (not pictured). We came from New York...but we will definitely return here again!

Food is priced on the higher ends, tastes ok. Probably comparable to Red Lobster, only pricier. We waited quite some time for our food. Plenty of parking space on a Monday night.

Costly but not bad. Fish and chips looked great. Fish a little mushy. Coleslaw and sauce were good. Po Boy on point. Has mint for drinks.

Amazing food!! The cream of crab soup and the crab dip were both so rich and flavorful! They didn't skimp on the crab and both dishes were very hearty...perfect comfort food for a Marylander. The Benedict was pretty good as well but the shrimp and grits had some room for improvement. More like a gumbo than shrimp and grits, but still tasted pretty good. I would 100% come back for all of the crab dishes! They were delicious and this place makes a phenomenal crush as well!

The seafood is always great here; this trip we had a crab cake platter and mussels. It was a lot of food! The old bay butter mussels had a lot of flavor (and butter). Crab cakes broiled are delicious, full of crab chunks. The side Caesar salad was almost a full plate! We love their cream of crab soup, but it didn't come as an appetizer, which was a little disappointing, but still delicious. It's very creamy and a little sweet with chunks of crab. I added more old bay. Great atmosphere, there is a big bar and upstairs and downstairs seating. Can usually get a seat, but should make a reservation on a weekend.

Great place in a perfect little neighborhood away from the city. Oysters !! Huge crab cakes and great options for those not into seafood too. Had a lobster roll that was overflowing with delish meat. Very attentive staff helped make it delicious! Thank you

For a party of 6, we ordered a seafood tower, crab cake (double) with sides of asparagus and seasonal vegetables, seafood club and bouillabaisse. Service 4.5/5 I give our server Sam a 5-star because from the moment she gave us her recommendations for the night, she had us wanting to order the whole menu. The menu has a wide selection of food and she highlighted so many justified 'favorites'. Her drink recommendations, the selection from their 'crushed' menu were a crowd favorite. She even got us to order pudding for dessert even though we were already stuffed from all the goodness of the food we just had. Couldn't give a full 5 star for service because we didn't have enough plates and utensils to begin with and had to ask for them, but the staff was so attentive and proactive asking us if we needed anything. Also had to ask for crackers for the crabs, and spoons to serve the tuna tartare, lobster salad, salmon, etc from the seafood tower. Food 5/5 The fact that I can recall everything we are from such a huge dinner should indicate that I loved everything. My favorite was the bouillabaisse hands down. The oysters are also worth trying and the lobster and the crab *chef's kiss* Ambiance Nice location. We were seated outside so I didn't get to see inside but we had a comfortable spot. We asked for the umbrella to be removed to make for a better experience.

Mama's on the Half Shell is a true Canton institution! It's been here for 20 yrs and still going strong. I worked in the area many years ago so haven't visited in awhile. A friend recently moved to Canton and I suggested a visit to Mama's was a must! It was 10:00 on Saturday night and we were fortunate to find street parking right in front of the restaurant. Beautiful weather so we sat on the ample patio. Our waiter was nice and answered all our questions. We both decided on the Here For A Good Thyme cocktail. It had a good smoky taste and was refreshing. We also both ordered the Maryland Rockfish and what an excellent choice that was!! Rockfish, broiled & stuffed w/ Mama's crab cake. It was accompanied by rice pilaf and sautéed beans, and an Old Bay butter. I switched out the beans for their seasonal vegetable-squash, zucchini and carrots. This dish was sooo good! The fish was so fresh and the crab cake was well seasoned. The vegetables were also yum! We both had leftovers after and it was just as delicious the next day! Some restaurants can't keep a great rep when they've been in the game for 20 years but I'm glad Mama's still rocks!

Went last night. Reservations for 6:30 arrived early and they seated us right away. Everyone we encountered was great and customer service oriented. The bar was a litlle slow but our server William made sure we were informed of what was going on. Drinks arrived and our orders were made and we relaxed taking in the old time neighborhood atmosphere. My wife had cream of crab soup, we asked for and got a cup not a bowl. It was delicious. Creamy and full of crab. I had blue point oysters, fresh and correctly shucked. For mains my wife had white wine mussels. They were prepared perfectly. I had the rockfish. A generous slab of fish over a bed of rice, topped with crab imperial and a rich beautiful sauce. It was done right and enough that I couldn't even think about dessert. First time here s d we were so pleased. We got tired of Nick's which is getting closer to preprepared food. Mama's on a half shell is at another level while maintaining a homey neighborhood atmosphere.

Very very good. Great service and wonderful oysters and po-boys! Definitely worth checking out

Food and service were great. Obviously I had cream of crab soup and crab cakes because that is what you do when you visit Maryland. If you want a margarita they you can head next door. Wish I would have taken pictures but was visiting with friends. If you are in the area I would definitely items recommend that you stop in for a meal.

This is a neighborhood staple for me when I'm in Baltimore since the staff is friendly and it's a nice low key restaurant and bar. The food is excellent, when you get the crab dip there is actual lump crab! The tuna tartare starter is also fantastic, with a great medley of flavors. The lobster roll might be the best one in town with its sizable portion and lobster meat. The only downside is I've tried getting a dirty martini on multiple occasions and they just cannot get it right, so stick with what they know and get a crush!

One of the best crab cakes I've ever had in my life. The seafood here is unmatched. While Baltimore is known for seafood and you probably can't go bad at a lot of seafood spots, Mama's stands out form the rest. We snagged a table outside and were seated right away and attended to quickly. It's a nice ambiance outside, though parking can be quite challenging. Inside. It's a bit dark and old-bar feeling. Would highly recommend this spot for a great meal.

Food is good! Happy hour used to be a lot better but the hh menu has shrunk over the years.

Great Food and the Service was even Better!! Aaron and Vanessa made our experience very enjoyable!! We would definitely go back!!

My friend and I came here for brunch and were sat outside. We put in crushes which took a while to arrive. My orange crush tasted like plain orange juice so not much alcohol there. We shared the grilled oysters and got 2 each of the three toppings offered (it came with a total of 6 oysters). All of them were delicious with my fave being the smoked paprika butter. As my main, I ordered the Seafood Omelette and my friend got their Crab Cake Benny. My omelette was ok. It didn't have a lot of flavor but the potato hash was pretty good. The service was quite slow as everything took a long time to arrive and our server never came to check on us after placing our orders. She also dumped our paycheck on us in the middle of eating our entrees without saying a word. Not great service here but a decent seafood restaurant if you're around the area and want something better than plain bar food to eat.

First impressions are everything.....right? Well if that is the case normally you put your best foot forward. Well I won't say they didn't try but just keep reading and I'll explain. Walked in and since I haven't been here before I wasn't sure if it was seat yourself or if there was a hostess. So I politely waited and then after 6 mins of standing there, I asked the waiter that had looked at myself and a friend at least 5 times if this is a choose your own seat or do we wait for the hostess. I was notified that there was a hostess but since downstairs was pretty full we could find a table upstairs. So upstairs we go and then it seemed the folks up there were confused we walked up but as I always am, I was smiling and asked if there is a certain table they would prefer. They showed me 2 options since it was only two of us. Perfect, just wished it started off a bit more welcoming. Fast forward to good ordering. Our waitress was very pleasant. She took our drink orders and then our appetizers. Ordered the lobster egg rolls (not on the restaurant menu) and then one of us ordered the cream of crab soup and a spinach salad which is on the restaurant week menu. For the entrees we ordered the London broil and the Blackberry salmon. For dessert we both ordered bread pudding. Normally you would think for restaurant week, that when you choose the best of the best to reel new customers in so they want to come back. Once the food started flowing I was very confused on the food options of why would they want to choose some of her options. The blackberry salmon, was over cooked and putting jam on top of overcooked fish is not a way to sell a customer to come back. The dry bread pudding was a bit off as well. There was a couple next to us that stated the same about the bread pudding, so I knew it was just us. Below are my takes in short of the food. *Lobster egg rolls - delicious. The breading was a bit wet for my liking but overall it was delicious. *Cream of crab soup - delicious, decent portion of crab inside. *Spinach salad - goat cheese, beets, peaches, spinach, and raspberry vinaigrette....it was a very strange tasting salad...my opinion the sweetness of the dressing was throwing me off. *London broil - was told it was delicious *Blackberry Salmon - extremely strange. I thought it was coming with a sauce type deal but it was blackberry jam on overcooked salmon.. the sides of the potatoes and broccoli were the show stoppers. *Bread pudding - HUGE, but extremely dry. All in all, I was told this is a great restaurant and I would agree it seems decent. There is room for them to refine some things. Hostess or at least signage to assist new customers of what to do when coming in, preparation of food, were to main concerns. Otherwise our waitress was a pleasure and same when it came to the men that brought our food out. They were very pleasant.

This is definitely a place worth trying when you're in Baltimore. The food is fresh and tastes great. Literally everything was good. We tried several appetizers and were happy with all of them. The oysters were fried to a perfect golden brown and they were so fresh! The steamed mussels in white wine garlic sauce were really good! My husband had the seafood club, which was huge and really flavorful. The lamb chops were also really good....cooked perfectly, seasoned perfectly, tender & juicy. The Seafood Carbonara was really good also, flavorful creamy sauce. You won't be disappointed by the good or staff, they're really nice.

Crabcake was one of the best I've ever had. Huge lumps of crab. I'll definitely return.

Catrina at the bar and whoever the badass in the kitchen was made this one hell of a last meal in Baltimore. We scooted over to the Canton area for one last seafood fest before returning to the hot dumpster that is the DFW metroplex, and we could not have been happier with our decision. We were also thankful to this place for being open, as so many in that area are closed on either Sundays, Sundays and Mondays, or until dinnertime every day. From looking at the pics on the business page, as well as its hallowed spot on the menu, we each went with the Seafood Club as the entree. The starter was a half dozen oysters, which were shucked by the hardworking Hayden. The oysters were fresh and tasty - they also fit the flavor profiles presented on the menu. I ordered the Bluepoint and Shooting Point oysters, each variety being both sweet and briny. But then the sandwich, whoa, that damn sandwich. It was a colossal collection of crab cakes and shrimp salad nestled between layers of bread, cheese, tomatoes, lettuce, and bacon. It visually and spiritually presented an eating challenge that we contemplated while I started in on the delicious fries. Solution: treat the top crab cake layer as a stand alone sandwich. Then you can either eat the second shrimp layer as an open faced sandwich, or (and I just thought of this) you can eat both crab cake layers then fold together the two remaining shrimp layers into a third half sandwich. OR - you could just split this sandwich meal with someone you really, really value in your life. It is ALOT of food. No matter what, you won't come away disappointed. I loved this place and the experience here. Thank you, Mama's!

WOW! This was probably my favorite restaurant I stopped by during my short weekend in Baltimore. Coming to Maryland for the first time, I was told that I had to try the crab. Glad I had the chance to try an authentic Baltimore crab cake at Mama's! I had the crab cake (I think market style?) with two sides. The mac n cheese and green beans were both very good! Everything was absolutely delicious, and perfectly cooked. I do wish the crab cake had been a larger portion, but overall was definitely impressed with the meal. Would certainly love to make it back here next time I'm in the area. Highly recommend this spot if you're looking for a nice, well cooked meal.

We ordered through Grubhub and only received half our order. The bag was labeled 1 of 2, but neither the driver nor the restaurant personnel made sure to include both bags. The only resolution was to refund us for the missing items which really isn't right. The restaurant or Grubhub shoud have sent the missing items. Also, the food was not great. We got a hot lobster roll and a cold one. We were disappointed in both. The crab dip was excellent which is the only reason this rating isn't a 2!

We came for brunch, I was a little crippled by indecision since so many things sounded good. It was restaurant week so I ended up going with a two course lunch; spinach salad plus lobster Mac and cheese. I felt obligated to get seafood even though the croque madame also was singing its siren song at me. I also had a drink special, the "crushing on you" which was a strawberry crush. It had enough kick to make me a little tipsy but not sloshed. So it wasn't a super strong pour. The spinach salad was very good, as was the Mac and cheese. The Mac and cheese was extremely buttery/oily though and my tummy is not used to that much fat so I really should have only eaten a small amount; I felt uncomfortably full all day after a full serving. Honestly, although there were generously large chucks of lobster, they were a tad over cooked and really not necessary for the dish. More like an afterthought than integrated, if that makes sense. Service was good especially given our large party size. I would return.

Hello Yelpers!!!! Happy New Year to you all. So the girls and I planned a night out and after reading the reviews on Mama's on the Half Shell we decided to pay the restaurant a visit during the Baltimore Restaurant Week. Boy oh boy were we all disappointed? You ask why? Sure I'll tell you why....We placed our order and I will share the pictures. First of all the service was good. The waiters and waitress were professional. We ordered Calamari for Appetizer. The Calamari was not on the restaurant week Menu. It was a 3 course for $55. Quite pricey right? Ok 2 of us ordered the Crab cake and it came with rice which was so tasteless and green beans which were not bad. My other friend ordered the Salmon and it came with Blackberry Jelly or so on top of it and it was too sweet and I would never pair jelly with Salmon. Then the Salmon came with baby potatoes and broccoli. So the reason they are getting 2 stars is because of taste and presentation. Restaurant owners please pay attention. Presentation is everything. People should get excited when they see their food. To be honest it looked like cafeteria food. We were all so disappointed! Please see the photos. Oh the extra 1 star is for the service it was good. However, I cannot justify giving this restaurant more than 3 stars and I'm so sorry but there will be no Mama on the half shell for me again. If Restaurant week is your way to show off your restaurant and gain new customers...you did not pass dear Mama on the half shell.

My husband and I happened to stop in after being told that our only go-to spot in Owings Mills had a one-hour wait. I didn't even know they had been here since December 2023 because I NEVER eat out in Owings Mills. We were pleasantly surprised. The ambiance was front and center; the place was beautiful and had a great vibe. We were seated and given menus, 2 people passed by and told us that our server would be with us shortly and sure enough, EJ was there within minutes. She was great, and informed us of the automatic gratuity (which is common everywhere now), informed us of the Cinco de Mayo Specials, and took our order. Throughout our visit, we were shocked at the attentiveness of the staff, the speed of the food, and the overall experience. I would not say that the food was excellent, but it was good. We had crab nachos, the softshell sandwich, and cocktails. We were checked in on and even had a manager visit the table to see how the experience was. Overall, this was a great experience. We will be back! I gave it a 5 not a 4 because of the overall staff, and the drinks were on point!

Went here for lunch on a weekday and we sat in the bar area. The whole vibe of the place is really nice and the bartender kept up with us consistently. All the food was top tier- definitely get the calamari! Seafood club is great, but it's a whole lot of sandwich so be hungry. I can't wait to go back and try more things. It did start getting a bit crowded as time went on, so making reservations couldn't hurt if you're going at a busier time.

Came here late for my birthday after a long day of travel. They are open late and have a nice patio area that is comfortable and quiet. The service is really good and the manager Mo even greeted us with samples of the chowder and crab soup. He also gave us stickers and my baby a cute bib. We got the crab eggrolls that were really good. The soup was good too but we decided to not get it because it was too hot outside. My daughter enjoyed her fish and chips. I got the linguine with shrimp and mussels. This dish was not my favorite but still ok. We came back for brunch a couple days later. The dinner is definitely better than the brunch. I really liked that. They were open late and they were super friendly.

This place definitely knows how to cook their own seafood. Rightfully seasoned & perfectly cooked. Their serving sizes are pretty big imo. You'll definitely be taking some home. They have a good selection of crushes, their own original MD recipe. Everything we ate was pretty tasty & would definitely return to try other menu items. I only decked a star bc something in the food landed me & my sister on the toilet right after lol (she got the bouillabaisse, which she shared some with me) Otherwise, overall a good experience.

The best crab cake I've ever eaten! It was seasoned perfectly and full of flavor. The cream of crab was also delicious and you have to add the soft shell crab on top.

Servers are attentive and everything we ordered was delicious. We tried the creamy, cheesy crab dip which was served in a soft and chewy round bread. Wished we had asked if it was baked fresh at the restaurant. The Maryland Rockfish dinner was perfect, and we loved the sauteed fresh spinach. The scallops were cooked perfectly with a nice crust on top, just how we like them. Next visit to Baltimore I would definitely return. Highly recommend this establishment. Plenty of outdoor patio seating and our pup and child were welcomed :).

Food was amazing! The clams casino, shrimp cocktail and soup all were fabulous. Steak was cooked perfectly and service was fast and friendly. My husband had a crab cake that he enjoyed. The only thing I noticed was the ladies bathroom was badly in need of being cleaned.