Nautilus Diner

Nautilus is one solid, feel-good spot if you’re anywhere near Hunt Valley. We stopped in and tried the chicken soup, crab cakes, cannoli, chocolate mousse, and coffee, and honestly — everything hit the mark. The chicken soup was warm, comforting, real home-style stuff, the kind that makes you slow down and enjoy the moment. The crab cakes were the real deal — plenty of crab, not packed with filler, cooked just right. You can tell they don’t cut corners here. Desserts wrapped it up perfectly. The cannoli were fresh with a smooth, creamy filling, and the chocolate mousse was rich without being too sweet. Just right. Coffee was strong, smooth, and done properly — exactly what you want after a good meal. The place itself has that classic American diner feel — clean, cozy, relaxed, with friendly service that lets you enjoy your time without rushing you out the door. All in all, Nautilus is the kind of place you’re happy to come back to — whether it’s for a full meal or just coffee and dessert. Solid food, good atmosphere, no nonsense. Y’all won’t regret it.

Had dinner. Very nice Diner decor. Clean, neat, great looking dessert cabinet. Too bad I can't indulge in dessert anymore. Service was prompt and friendly. Our server, Wanda, was knowledgeable and efficient. I had fish and chips with malt vinegar. The malt vinegar was excellent, but it couldn't rescue the fish and chips. They were just ordinary and uninteresting. One of our party had a cup of Maryland Crab Soup. She reported that it was heavy on potatoes but light on crab meat. She also had the egg salad sandwich. She reported that it was excellent. My wife had the basil caprese omelette. She enjoyed it very much. I recommend the Nautilus Diner, but I don't recommend the fish and chips.

I love an old fashion style diner and the Nautilus is an exceptionally good one. It has all the classics and the case of amazing dessert. For those that worry about cleanliness this place was very clean even the bathrooms.

We stopped by this diner on our way to DC and it was a great find! We’re a family of five and were seated quickly. The menu had plenty of options. We ordered chicken and lamb gyros, chicken tenders with onion rings, spaghetti, Belgian waffle with bananas and chocolate and matzo ball soup—everything was delicious! The service was fast and friendly. We’ll definitely be back and highly recommend it!

My husband and l stopped at the Nautilus Diner on our way to PA. I ordered the meatloaf and my husband had the chicken wrap. Both were delicious! The meatloaf was authentic comfort food quality. The chicken in the wrap was real chicken, not pressed cold cuts. The portions were generous. The service was great! It was cold outside and the staff kept my coffee cup filled. Plenty of parking on sight. I will definitely eat there again when passing through the area!!

We went to eat on a Saturday morning. No wait, prompt seating and very quick and friendly service. Manuel was our server and he went out of his way to make sure we were enjoying our meal, refilled our coffee and even made my toddler laugh a couple times. Our service due to him was impeccable. He deserves some sort of raise as I saw him also taking care of multiple busy tables with the same kindness and attention. Will be back!

Overall, we really enjoyed our dinner recently at the Nautilus Diner. We had not been back in quite some time, so it was nice to revisit and spend a nice evening. Our service was top notch, the only issue I had was the way they seated people in the large dining room. They clustered everyone together in the center of the room at the tables and nearby booths rather than spacing everyone out and giving us room. It wasn't THAT busy. There was plenty of room in that dining room to not crowd us all together. The food was all really good other than the "Asian Fusion Fried Calamari", for me, the sauce was too intense, and too sweet. And there was just too much of it. An unfortunate miss. The rest of the meal was very good. My husband very much enjoyed his eggs, the kiddo was so happy to have a tasty salmon filet with sides. I often say you can judge a restaurant on its fish and chips platter, and Nautilus did it very well... Even the cole slaw was a hit for me. I will mention, like others, I find the pricing very high for a diner.

Sadly, this is a review I do not want to write. After many pleasant visits, the most recent was not so happy. Four in our party the week of December 8th. [I will not be specific about date, not wishing to embarrass anyone.] I ordered the pork chop special, medium; two chops plus sides. One chop was a little too well done but passable. The second, however, was inedible. Our server came to ask how everything was. When I told him the chop was inedible, he asked if I wanted a cookie. A cookie? No thanks. He then brought the bill and said he took five dollars off. Five dollars off on a twenty-five dollar partially inedible meal? A cookie? Going to the register to pay the bill, I mentioned the chop that went to the trash to the manager. The manager said he took five dollars off and I should have asked for another one. So it was my fault? He did not, by the way, offer a cookie. At some point we will probably be back but not too soon. ...and I won't order a cookie.

Visited Nautilus Diner after church on a Sunday morning. The place was bustling with business, but we were seated quickly. It has the typical diner vibe but is very clean and modern. The menu is extensive, offering a wide variety of options. I ordered the cinnamon raisin French toast, scrambled eggs with American cheese, and turkey sausage links. Torn between the regular and cinnamon French toast, I asked the server for a recommendation. She suggested the cinnamon French toast but jokingly said not to hold it against her if I didn't like it. In hindsight, that caveat might have been a red flag--I didn't enjoy the French toast. While it had raisins visible, it lacked the cinnamon and raisin flavor I was expecting. That said, the service was friendly and prompt, which makes me want to return. I'd just choose something else from the menu next time. A standout for me was the turkey sausage links, which many places don't offer--definitely a big plus and one of the main reasons I'd come back.

We have gone here for years on trips to the area. We've always liked it here. The latest trip was not good. My wife had chicken tenders and fries and I had a club sandwich. The tenders and the dipping sauce were horrible. The tenders were tough and looked to have come off of turkey sized chickens. The sandwich was below average. The fries were not brown or crispy. They looked like cheap Eastern fries, not a quality product. The waitress asked my wife if she liked the food and she told the waitress she did not. The owner or manager bristled at the suggestion that the food was subpar---sorry, but it was. The menu is the size of a novel, but if they can't do a sandwich and chicken fingers well, what can one expect them to do well?

We had a late Wednesday breakfast. Not much has changed in the two years since we were here last. The portions are large and the coffee keeps coming. The service is quick. The restaurant appears clean and it is bright. This visit would have been much better if the toast underneath all the cream chip beef was better toasted. It quickly became soggy and difficult to cut.

This place was busy on a Saturday night; the food was diner-level good and loved their crème brûlée dessert. The best thing about this place, is the quick service.

Nautilus Diner has been a family favorite for many years. The four of us regularly have dinner there several times per month and each of us has several personal favorites. One of mine is potato skins with bacon and cheddar. So good! Service is always quick, pleasant and accurate. But today Nautilus even exceeded their own excellence. A friend stopped there to get a takeout piece of cherry cheesecake for her brother in the hospital. He was experiencing eating issues among other things and this is what appealed to him. When our friend inquired as to whether this was available, with a brief background explanation, the server said they only had strawberry. But she went to get the manager/owner. Upon hearing the story, he offered fresh blueberry topping, went to the kitchen to make it himself, and insisted it was on the house. This kind and generous gesture meant the world to my friend and her brother during a difficult time. Nautilus deserves its reputation, but for its humanity as well as its dining experience.

Great food. Fast service and friendly environment. Clean and spacious seating. Super clean bathroom too. Parking lot is big. Food was generous portions. I had the quesadilla. It came with a small bowl of soup which was very good too. I had crab soup

This place has the best omelettes. The people who Work there are wonderful. And the place is fun to visit.

This is a staple in our dining existence. Great breakfasts, lunches, dinners with a few Greek dishes thrown in for good measure. And the most tasteless crab cake I have ever encountered. No flavor whatsoever. At least a pinch of Old Bay! 5oz of unidentifiable tastelessness. Was it broiled? Was it fried? 'Tis a mystery. A $39.95 crime.

I love it. The staff is very courteous, friendly and polite. I only recently discovered Nautilus. I have never been a diner person. But have really enjoyed meals there. The deserts look amazing. I am not really a desert person, but I do love cookies. The last time I went I was warned that the cookies were not good, so I didn't try it. But they look so good that today I decided to try one. They were right, not at all good. This is unbelievable since everything else is so good. I love the margarita, from the cute little glass to the delicious taste. And today I tried the gyro, absolutely delish. So what's up with the deserts. My friend got a piece of cake to go. She said it was not good. And the cookie was really bad. I don't understand. But I am thankful everything else I have tried is so good. I will be back. Just no cookies.

I had a $20 chicken parm sub that was rubbery. Others had an egg sandwich with cold ingredients. Way overpriced for very subpar food.

I had lunch here today. First time visiting. It's been here for years. Decided to finally give it a try. My server was nice, efficient, minimal talking, checked on me once. Not amazing service, but I have no issues with her. The food however... Delivered practically instantaneously. Wow. I ordered a cheese omelette with mushrooms, spinach, broccoli, and tomatoes. Relatively healthy. The portion was generous, but the omelette had no flavor. I mean none. Zero. I could tell it was in my mouth, but that's it. It was like when you were a kid and you thought to yourself, what if I lost my sense of taste? I guess I could eat all the things my parents tell me are good for me but I don't like the taste of. Now I'm an adult, and I was looking forward to the taste of this healthy breakfast. Nope. Nada. It could have been liver and onions. No offense if you like that dish, but it's not on my list of taste sensations. This omelette could have been that meal if I had no ability to taste anything. Why eat somewhere that serves tasteless food? To top things off, the prices are way too high for simple food. This isn't a chic hipster place. It's a diner. And the manager/owner whoever she was that rang me out at the register... Just one of the most unfriendly people I've met this week. Hates life. Hates her job. Hates customers. Hates you. And hates me. All I said was, hello. Nothing. Like the taste of the omelette. Took my credit card, ran it, gave it back. As I walked away she tossed out a slow, have a nice day, like she was in pain and forced at gunpoint to mouth it. Will never go here again. Good luck if you do.

Hubby needed a lunch do over, so we came here after he got off from work. I ordered the cheeseburger (provolone cheese) without the bun deluxe meal without the coleslaw and onion rings. Hubby had the Italian platter which came with spaghetti and fried eggplant, shrimp, chicken parmesan. Food was good and service was great. We both ordered the sweet tea, but hubby decided to add on a Moscow Mule. We really enjoy dining here.

I've eaten here three times in the past two weeks (it's less than a mile from where I live). I've eaten dinner, breakfast, and just dessert. Large portions, fast service, and a good value. The breakfast in particular was delicious even though my egg whites were only warm. The Bananas Foster French toast with challa bread on the other hand was perfection. Endless coffee which wasn't bad. Go there!

As far as being a diner, it hit the spot. The ambiance is nice. The server was nice and friendly. There are a lot of choices on the menu and it exceeded all our expectations. Parking was a breeze. The restrooms were nice and clean.

This is a pretty good diner with lots of choices. The restaurant is very clean and the wait staff if pretty good. The food is diner food and not something that is memorable.

My friend and I went to the a Nautilus Diner in Lutherville. We were both very pleased with our choices. We both had the French Onion soup which was delicious. My friend got a delicious grilled cheese sandwich. When I eat out, I like to get food that I don't usually make at home. I ordered the Greek moussaka. It was delicious! I was pretty full from the onion soup, so I ate half of the moussaka. I ate some today and I will have the rest tomorrow for lunch. The food and the service was excellent. I highly recommend going there. I'm sure I will be returning soon!

Went with my daughter and a friend. The food was the worst I ever tasted. There was literally no flavor, I had the chicken with red pepper and mozzarella. Literally no flavor, not even salt or pepper and it was dry. My friends chicken was DRY. He ordered a potato and asked for it loaded(bacon, cheese, sour cream. Did not get sour cream, the cheese was a slice of deli cheese melted on top with some kind of fake bacon in the middle. My daughter ordered a waffle and that seemed to be the only good thing. We told the waiter about the food and our complaint. We then told the manager and she got the waiter. He literally told the manager we didn't complain and we never told him, when in fact we did tell him. The manager just looked at us like we were trying to get one over. I went here in 2013 and the food still was awful back then. Idk why I gave this place another shot.

They were able to quickly seat a table of 5 on a Saturday at 1 pm. Now I know why! Onion soup and MD crab soup was good. French dip - beef so tuff and full of veins I couldn't eat it. Chicken cordon blue was grilled - not coated and fried, and was buried in a sauce. I have never seen chicken cordon blue swimming in a sauce. Waitress was nice but didn't know the menu. First time back since they opened - years ago, won't be third in the future.

The service was great and our waitress was very kind. The food itself if pretty basic diner food, good but not revolutionary. If you have dietary restrictions I would be cautious as they are pretty strict with substitutions here. My vegetarian friend couldn't sub out breakfast meats from her meal for any other option so she was frustrated. She was told that no substitutions were allowed even under those circumstances. The meal was decent but for the and the lack of substitution ability and high-ish prices (for diner food) I would likely gravitate towards other locations. But if you are in the area and want basic diner fair I say give it a shot- it was packed inside so definitely seems to be a local favorite for others.

Look I've been going to this place for a long time and the service here is top tier. They get to know everybody in the area and their breakfast is absolutely great. I do like to stick to a lot of the Greek items because they do an amazing chicken souvlaki and their pita and olives are amazing. The baker who bakes these cakes, especially the chocolate mousse, that actually is in the shape of a mouse, is putting in a lot of extra time and effort into making the most delicious desserts. If anything just go in and pick up a piece of cake.

Very good diner food overall. But if you love sausage with your breakfast, the Nautilus has the most incredible sausage. I can't get enough!!!

Consistently excellent. Breakfast at Nautilus never disappoints. The service is always great too. Friendly staff and great food.

food french toast not good not hot too thick sausage no taste over easy eggs hard Chip beef gravy no taste needed lot work Hashbrowns under cooked ask for well done with onions onions were raw potatoes, not done at all

Yeah, it's a diner. Don't go for the ambience, stick to what you like and you'll enjoy it. A huge menu usually means some items may be pre-made. This is not a four dollar place, and what they do for the price you pay is good. Especially the crab cake. You wouldn't expect Nautilus to turn out a good crab cake, but they use jumbo lump crab meat and understand the use of Old Bay seasoning All of their souls are terrific, unless you ask you will get dark meat in the chicken or chicken motzah ball soup. And they do well with the crab soup. Go and enjoy. Just remember YOU ARE AT A DINER, NOT A $$$$ steak place

Easy parking Quick service Decent food. Quick lunch break satisfaction Will surely return soon.

Great food fantastic atmosphere the staff is very nice a must for breakfast if your in the area . Try the cream chipped beef or holla French toast.

I have to upgrade them from four to five stars. This is a fantastic local diner. I believe this location in Timonium was the original, and the Crofton opened later, but I am not entirely certain. In the tradition of classic area diners, the exterior and interior decor is reminiscent of 1950s and 60s diners. Updated of course, and comfortable, but still evocative of the Chrome era. The diner has a robust standard diner menu and I could not possibly go through all the options. Suffice it to state that everything we've tried all the menu has always been fantastic. Nothing has ever disappointed or been incorrect. A few notes. If you're going to order takeout, be prepared for every meal and side dish to be in its own container. It's very useful for preventing contamination of items or sogginess etc., but it does create a lot of bags to carry if you have a large order. The breakfast is amazing and that's usually the meal that we get here. We finally had dine in here today for the first time since Covid started. The staff were gracious and accommodating. We changed our minds about table versus booth and they moved us (we at least decided before ordering!) with no hassle or attitude. The burgers are massive and delicious! We are huge French fry fanatics and the ones here don't disappoint. I also enjoy the turkey triple decker (and it travels very well). Last note, if you're going to eat in or take away make sure you leave room for dessert. The tiramisu and various cakes and various pastries are all amazing. I'm not entirely sure where they get all of their dessert items, but leave room for dessert for sure!

Hostess was more efficient then our waiter. We won't go back. Food was just OK, no flavor for a Tuscan chicken panini!! Very disappointing. Our service was a 1/4 of a . That's it!!

While in Baltimore a few weeks ago with family, we all met for a very early breakfast get together at this restaurant. There was a section reserved for us, and the waitress that we had was great! The dessert section looked great, and the food was ok! I ordered the Farmers Omelette. So everything was looking up about this restaurant, and I was all set to provide a nice review. But as we were wrapping up to leave (and most of my family members had already left), I was approached by a woman that I assume was the manager, stating that someone from our party did not pay their bill. I knew that didn't seem right, Bc I highly doubted that any of my family members would dine and dash, there were about 30-35, and we were all sitting in the same section, and we would've confronted any family member that would even think to do something of that nature. So I contacted the family members that were sitting in a party of 3, as the manager stated. My family members that sat at the table stated over and over that they paid the cashier, and even received changed, and described the cashiers physical appearance. So I went back to the manager and explained to her that they paid, and how they paid, and who they paid. She kept claiming there was no receipt for the payment. So I went to the cashier and stated that my family members said that they paid her, and once I said that, she remember that the table of 3 paid, and forgot to give the manager the receipt. So, needless to say I wasn't happy about staying around 30 minutes longer than what I should have, and playing investigator for a tab that was paid the entire time.

food disgusting,service trash , ambiance is the only good thing & the place is fairly clean . go else where don't waste ur money on bland dry food !!!!! i ordered french toast which were dry more like toast , everything we ordered was dry & bland

My food looked better than it tasted but I veered from what I was told was good so I guess it's my fault but it wasn't too bad

My boyfriend and I arrived here and were sat with water almost immediately! Ample food options to choose from. Food came quickly to the table, service was incredible! Would come back again for more.

Don't waste your time or money. The food is horrible. Service was ok, kind of what you would expect, prices are ridiculous for a diner, but the worst part was the food. I got fish and chips which tasted like cardboard to say the least, my friend got Monte Cristo French toast that looked like it fell on the floor and was scooped back onto a plate. You've been warned

Enjoyed a nice breakfast here. They had speedy service but we didn't feel rushed. There was a large menu with anything you would want. We enjoyed our food and coffee and would go back again.

Met some ladies for a meeting and a drink on a Thursday evening. When I think of Nautilus, I think breakfast. I was pleasantly surprised to find they serve every kind of food at all hours of the day. They also have a full wine and cocktail selection, as well as fruity frozen drinks that are perfect for summer nights! Our server was new, but she did a fantastic job of checking on us periodically, while giving us space to have our business meeting. Excellent service, good drinks, and easy location with free parking lot.

Good vibe, good food and good service. And they have drinks & dessert It was crowded but we got seated quickly. I ordered vegetarian omelette and replaced fried with fruit bowl and coffee. Try it if you're in the neighbourhood

Service was great. Food was horrible. Got food poisoning from the crab Benedict. If I could give it a negative review I would.

They didn't miss! Nice, chill, easy going waiter that didn't buzz kill my stoned breakfast. I loved the blueberry waffle. The atmosphere was vibin as well.

I got the worst food poisoning of my life yesterday from their salmon wrap. I was nauseated for hours and then finally projectile vomited nearly four pounds of puke and was awake all night with cramping. Over 24 hours later and I am still listless and scared to eat. My parents brought the food home for me so I came here to read the other reviews and I saw that six months ago someone wrote that they got food poisoning from the crab Benedict so that's why I had to say something. My suggestion would be simply avoid their seafood.

I stopped in to have a quick lunch... the food was served fast and it was awesome. Only issue was that what I ordered was not what I recieved, mind you I didn't notice until the server pointed it out, the food was sooooo good. She apologized several times and ended up comping the sandwich and gave me the sandwich I ordered to go. I can't express how much that ment. We all make errors, but its what we do next that defines us. I would return a d ear anything they put on the table, the food is great and service makes you feel like your the only one there.

Came here with work associates as a business lunch... they weren't too busy and we were seated quickly. Our server arrived fast and seemed to not be very happy to be at work that day, or maybe he just always looks that upset, but he definitely didn't smile, nor did he seem happy. The menu is huge, loaded with all the typical diner goodies. The food we ordered was decent, mostly sandwiches, etc. Fries were good. The cole slaw was "marinating" in its juices too long, as the cabbage was translucent. Restroom and restaurant as a whole was clean and tidy. Prices were fair, but the service was really my issue. Asking for extra napkins, he came back with a pile of them and tossed them on top of the salt/pepper shakers in the middle of the table... he was rather ridiculous. Can't say it would be a place I'd return to.

I try not to post negative reviews but I'm so disappointed. I visited on a Tuesday night around 8:45pm. They didn't close until 10pm and there were a few tables. When i arrived i was sat, and went to the bathroom. I then proceeded to wait 10 minutes before i was greeted by my server. I was about to leave and when i got up he finally came. I ordered a blt Club with fries and a pickle. My blt came and then the fries and pickle did not. I ate my first piece hoping the fries would appear. Instead, the owners or managers stared at me while they were sitting in their booth. You clearly knew i needed a box as i say there looking around. Still waiting for my fries and pickle. My water was never refilled and my server never checked on my meal. Another server noticed i made have needed a box, and i told him i needed my pickle and fries too. The original server only came back when he noticed i had boxes and to give me my check. As a manager for a high end restaurant group in the city, my advice would be for the management to not stare at patrons especially when you can tell they aren't satisfied or need something. Hey, and maybe even check on the guests instead of gossiping at a table. I was so uncomfortable and disappointed. There's not any late night food around anymore, so i was hoping i found a spot. Not after this experience.

So many choices and everything I've had there is so good! Chocolate eclairs yummy-big enough to share!

I only go to Timonium once or twice a year, but when I do, I always try to have a meal the Nautilus Diner on York St. It's a diner, but as diners go, it has always been a good experience and good food. Most often, it's for breakfast. My only suggestion is to add onions to the breakfast potatoes. Onions just make potatoes taste better, especially when the breakfast potatoes are last night's baked potatoes. Right? I don't know what kind of evergreen that is out front, but I absolutely love that tree! Just wanted to give the Nautilus Diner a good plug, because I have had a consistently good visit each and every time. Thank you, Nautilus Diner. See in a few months!

That OWNERS WIFE is very HOSTILE towards customers at the cashier desk because she checks how much you tip on your receipt and she will also give you a DIRTY LOOK if she thinks the tip is not enough. DO NOT spend your money here, it was $9.87 for just 2 glasses of orange juice on my bill. If the Owners wife is reading this, NOW YOU KNOW HOW IT FEELS !!

This place is busy. One visit and you'll know why. Nearly packed, a client partner and I were seated immediately upon arrival. Our waiter stopped by to take our drink order which arrived quickly. We ordered the Cobb and Chef Salads. The latter was mine. I was amazed at the presentation: at least five, maybe six, amazing cold cut Roulettes with thick sliced turkey, beef, ham and cheese on a bed of greens with tomato and kalamata olives. Very filling. And Keto friendly. Only complaint? The honey mustard dressing seemed diluted. Thin and watery. My friend devoured his Cobb. Huge salads at great prices. Very enjoyable lunch. Judging by the lunch trade, folks really do like Nautilus. Count me in.

Our waiter and food was very good BUT the OWNERS WIFE who works here in the morning.... has quite a nasty attitude and you can tell who it is since her attitude STANDS OUT from everybody in that place and i can't imagine working for such a boss and frankly feel sorry for those waiters who work under that. Im never ever coming here again after what the owners wife was at the cash register while i paid for my check and she suddenly told me i did not tip enough after i already tipped $15 dollars for my $60 order and also said i needed to tip at least 35% because of inflation. I was appalled by her condescending remark and said "your not the only person affected by inflation" so she then procceded to toss my reciept AT ME in my face. After that i was furious and told her "im never spending another dime here again" and i suggest you dont either at least while she is there or she will do the same to you. The owners wife is in THE WRONG PROFESSION !!

I have gone back to the place on several occasions and have had very pleasant experiences. I had the meat loaf again and it was presented well and tasted great. The burgers are hearty, French fries tasty and the scrapple on the breakfast platters is crispy. The managers are friendly and our waiter has a great sense of humor

Came here with 4 people and each and everyone of us would rather starve. The liver and onions was not broiled , it was boiled. The cream of crab was so thick the spoon stood up in it. The corn was bland and the sausage was tasteless. The French toast was okay and my sweet tea was delicious. The only thing nice about this place is the staff. Avoid at all costs.