The Choptank - Baltimore

This is our second visit to Choptank. The hostess was very nice and friendly and seated us immediately upon entry. Our waitress Taylor was very attentive. She did an amazing job. We ordered the cream of crab soup, old-fashioned (drink), oysters, po’boy (fish), and crab cake entree, with corn pudding. Everything was amazing. We also had a special visit from Jordan, Roy and the executive chef Calvin. Jordan’s hospitality was unmatched. We had a great conversation with Roy and Calvin. We can't wait to meet up again when they are not working. If you are looking for good food, service, staff, and atmosphere check out Choptank. We are loyal foodies and we know an amazing organization when we see one. Choptank and the Atlas Group is top tier.

Arrived here with a very large group(25-30 ppl) during the CIAA. We were immediately seated and offered special menus for the event, though the regular menu was more than sufficient. I believe we made Tyler, our server, a bit nervous initially, but he handled us with grace. Our appetizers and drinks came fairly quickly. Our cocktails were strong and fruity. A great margarita substitute. The soups my group had were so good I didn't even get a picture. The chicken wings were well seasoned and sauced. As a self-proclaimed ranch snob, their recipe was pretty good. The Eastern Cobb salad was very good. The breading on the fried oysters was delicious and definitely a new salad topper for me. My fellow diners enjoyed their food as well. As a native Marylander, I appreciated the vibe of a reimagined historic Fell's Point. The live musician was definitely entertaining! During his cover of 'Fast Car,' my back was to him, and I didn't realize Tracy Chapman wasn't playing on the speakers. He has a great voice and mellow and warm on the cold, windy evening. Thank you to Chef Riley for the great take on Maryland cuisine and to Genevieve and the proprietors for helping our group find a great place.

Ally and Amy were amazing. I’m impressed with their customer service. They greeted me right when I got to the bar, they answered all my questions and they delivered my items very quickly. I will be back because of them. This was my first time and the New Yorkers who came told me they felt the same way about the customer service and they will be back because of Ally and Amy as well. Thank you!

Went to have dinner with my work buddies tonight. Tyler and Nicole were great servers. Great food (Crab cakes is to die for) and ambience. Would recommend!

The food was amazing and #Tyler's recommendations were delicious. Ask him about the seafood Mac & Cheese. After eating at The Choptank, we are as Happy as a Clam and the world is our Oyster 😁

Stopped for lunch while on vacation. Highly recommend this amazing spot! Outside and inside seating in the middle of Fells Point! Love it here!!

Stopped in here just to grab a drink and chill real nice open air cool vibe have some drinks. We didn’t actually get any food because we were heading to an art festival with had food and stuff there, but the drinks are really good. Bartending staff on point strong poresI did look at the menu looked at really good. There were some things I would’ve liked to tried, but perhaps another time can’t wait to come back next time. We’re in Bell point.

I LOVED Choptank. The service was phenomenal at the bar, the bartender made great conversation. Me and a friend came late on a Wednesday night and got espresso martinis, mussels, and oysters. All great choices. We will definitely be coming here more regularly.

Good service Cute atmosphere Good happy hour prices Crushes were fun Love the outdoor space

I ordered a crabcake and fries. The crabcake was seasoned well and was delicious with and without any sauce. The sauce for the crabcake was very good. The fries were good too. Inside is clean. Outdoor seating option... Street parking can be a nightmare, but I went on a Sunday so it wasn't too bad. Service was average. Portion size was only enough for 1 serving.

Dined here during a weekday happy hour around 6:00. The outdoor courtyard area bar was quite busy- because of the warm day we open for the indoor bar seating. Surprisingly, we were only one of two parties seated inside. The restaurant is very large and has nice, coastal ambiance. Our bartender, Nick, was so friendly and made some great cocktails. We were able to enjoy quite a few items from their happy-hour menu including the orange crush cocktail that Baltimore is known for I guess (was tasty), the oysters (fresh and delicious though a little on the small side), their gigantic meatball, and their warm crab dip (recommend adding more old bay). It was a nice experience to try some Baltimore seafood and drinks in a fun area, recommend!

Location and ambiance are great - right by the water in fells point. Very solid happy hour menu with many drinks and apps (only at the bar). Definitely can get busy by the bar for happy hour but I have not had trouble with regular seating during dinner time. Was not a fan of the mussels, but good calamari and crab dip.

Dinner at The Choptank was good but nothing that blew me out of the water. There was live music playing when we dined which was a nice touch. The service was friendly but the food was just average. We both got Green Tea Crushes. We started off with the Crab Dip. I got the Steamer Plate as my entree and my boyfriend got the Chesapeake Rockfish with Lemon Butter. We finished with the Cookie Skillet.

Great outside vibe, good seafood, good drinks. Tyler, our waitor, was also fabulous and made the experience fun for us. Overall, I would recommend for date nights, business dinners, family outings, etc. They have enough room to host small and large tables.

Great service and food is always on point. I had the Nashville Fried Chicken Donut Sandwich.

Absolutely great service and a great atmosphere regardless of what you're going for and with whoever you're with! I can see this being a comfortable date place, a great bar meet up location (I know they do have screens for sports events,) I ended up going with my Dad for lunch when he was in town and it was nice to be right on the water in a calm and elegant setting. But more than anything, the staff was great! Extremely responsive and kind. And the food matched that! Not overly heavy and a great selection! I highly recommend and will definitely be coming back.

While visiting Baltimore and Maryland for the first time, of course we had to try crab cake! A local had recommended The Choptank so we chose to try it out. They have a nice, large patio for outdoor seating and also plentiful indoor space. Our server was friendly and attentive. We chose to share a crab cake and a cup of cream of crab soup. The cream of crab soup was fantastic. Very rich and tasty with a good amount of crab. The crab cake was also delicious. I've never had a crab cake like this; it was mostly just nice chunks of yummy crab. The remoulade sauce was delish and a great compliment to both the crab cake and the crispy fries. The coleslaw was tasty as well and I'm not usually a big coleslaw fan. This was a great introduction to Maryland seafood and I'll definitely return!

This is 2nd time visiting this restaurant and my 1st time visiting for brunch with family. The drink tower was a huge hit of course we said cheers so many times I can't count. The French toast with strawberry was pretty good. Fresh salad, double crab cakes were all good along with the cream of crab soup with I had during my last visit. They have a live musician that played a few tunes as always I requested MJ "Man in the Mirror". The restaurant was able to accommodate a large party without any difficulty. I will definitely visit again for brunch.

The location was great during our stay at the Admiral Fell hotel. We pretty much just had to walk across the street. The weather was very nice so we sat outside. Our server was very attentive and friendly. The loaded fries were absolutely loaded with crab meat, cheese and bacon. You pretty much had to eat it with a fork. Very good! This is in my top 5 best crab cakes. Loved it. Lots of lump meat with just the right amount of seasoned flavor. Im super picky about coleslaw and I loved theirs because it was not drowning in dressing, the cabbage was crunchy and the slight sweetness of the dressing combined perfectly with the cabbage. The green beans were cooked perfectly too. Crunchy and garlicky (but didn't overdue it). The beer selection could have had some more options, but I was happy with the Guinness Blonde that I ordered. I will definitely dine here again the next time I'm in town!

The service was fast and friendly. We ordered a green tea crush, a grapefruit crush, fried Brussel sprouts and the lobster pasta. Our entire order was delicious. There was a live band I believe so the ambiance was relaxed. I've never had any complaints about this place and I will be back.

Lobster roll not worth $40. No lobster and super tough meat. See photo. What is this. Augratin Mac and cheese was really good. Outside of that go here for drinks.

Ordered: - Fried Chicken Sliders (3.5/5) - Maryland Crab Dip (4/5): Very crabby, which is probably what you'd be looking for in a dish named crab dip. - Wagyu Meatball (3.5/5): Dense and quite filling. Perfect if you want some protein, but the taste was just OK. - Fresh Shucked East Coast Oyster (5/5): Indisputably the best thing here, especially during the game day deal at 1.50 per oyster. The sauces are great, and oysters are super fresh and not oceany at all - they go down like nothing! - Choptank Wings (Spicy Sesame) (3/5): The sauce was too salty, and desperately needed something to pair it with. - Fried Oysters (3/5): This tasted like chicken. It's still good, but not worth it if you actually want an oyster flavor (it's also about 3 dollars per oyster). - The Flying Dutchman Oyster Shooter with tequila (3/5): If you like tequila and you like oysters you'll be a fan of this. Otherwise you might struggle to down it. Overall (5/5): We visited this spot at the end of September during our one day trip to Baltimore, and I have to say this spot made the visit worth it - especially since the oyster special on game day is hard to beat! Service wasn't bad and the ambience was pretty quiet and private. Do be aware on game day there is automatic 20% gratuity so make sure that you don't double tip by accident.

Went on a day that was slow and my server was kind of nonexistent throughout my time there. The food was honestly average, I would say the best part was the fries. You honestly can't mess up oysters either. Seating outside is nice and the host was really nice too. The space is large outside and I like that there's a bar out there too with a few tvs. It elevates the outdoor seating.

Situated in the trendy neighborhood of Fells Point, The Choptank is placed smack dab in the center of the "downtown" area. Lucky for us, the weather was lovely that night (managed to avoid the rain) and so we were able to enjoy seating outside. Food was mostly delicious, with the exception being the roasted artichoke hearts which was really annoying to eat. The most memorable dishes we tried were the crab cakes, seafood platter, and the fresh catch fish. Service was great as our server mostly checked in on us if we needed extra bread, water, or any other things. We were able to make a reservation the day of, which was convenient, and walking around afterwards in that cute area was really nice.

Great spot. Service is always quality. Food is affordable and menu options are vast. I ordered the steak salad and it's great every time. Lots of space and natural light with indoor and outdoor seating. There is an outdoor bar as well. Family friendly location .

Fabulous bar with a good list of specialty cocktails. Parking can be an issue in this area of town and they do not have their own parking lot. Outdoor patio with its own bar is great for three seasons. Closed in the winter. Yet inside is spacious and can hold large groups. Friendly service that is good about keeping your drinks filled. The food really stands out from their salads to their sandwiches to their fresh seafood. I have yet to have a meal that I would not go back for. If you find yourself in Baltimore in the waterfront is too crowded. Check this place out it's worth the drive.

I went to The Choptank with low expectations, and I was pleasantly surprised with the quality of the food/service and the reasonable prices. Their game day menu was a great deal with $5 beers and significantly lower prices for popular menu items like oysters and crab dip. We also tried Maryland crab and cream of the crab soups and found both decent. While the Baltimore area has amazing seafood options (some with better food), The Choptank is still a decent option if you want a spacious/chill spot at Fells Point with very good service.

I always bring family and friends here for the wonderful Baltimore crushes! Thus far I have tried: -original orange crush 5/5 -grapefruit crush 3.5/5 -cosmo crush 4/5 Highly recommend the drink menu as well as their crab dip!

I've noticed there are 2 locations always passing by the Annapolis location. Finally I said let me try this location here in Fells Point. It was definitely a great energy from the bartender and staff. Drinks were amazing and delicious in ways unknown to the taste buds. I was also let in awe by the mussels and steamed shrimp. The aesthetics of the establishment was def upscale and inviting.. I sat only the bar enjoying my food and drinks with my lady.

Amazing seafood and a great selection. They have fresh delicious oysters. The Chili Puppies are a cute and spicy alternative to hushpuppies. The fries are just ok, but good enough with a sandwich. The service is friendly and fast. I recommend sitting outside when it's a nice day.

So for Father's Day Makayla surprised me with brunch at Choptank. She reserved it ahead of time so we didn't have to wait best part was when we arrived a truck was coming outta their parking spot so we didn't have a parking issue cause anybody that's been down Fells Point you know how that parking is. The outside setting is perfect place especially when the weather is good. I started off with the crab soup & mimosa. This is where the problems begin cause the service was terrible. It was to the point the waitress had to take the crab soup, & mimosa off the bill as well as part of the kids food orders. The shrimp Po'Boy was actually good but besides that the poor service really makes it difficult for me to consider giving them a second chance

Beautiful, spring weekday evening, party of 4 who opted for outdoor seating. The ambience was sitting outdoors, was absolute perfection First, our waitress was very, very pleasant and very helpful-she made a lot of great recommendations. Everyone enjoyed their food. I highly recommend the fried oysters app, they were amazing. As for my pan seared trout, I did have to shake some old bay on it because it was slightly under salted.

It was a nice vibe and they have live music some nights. Went here to give the happy hour a try. The salt and vinegar fries were pretty good. The fried chicken sliders could be better. The cheese on the sandwiches was a little odd and the overall seasoning of the chicken could be better. The Brussels sprouts were very flavorful but a little too sweet for my taste. The service was pretty good. I would return to explore the rest of the menu.

Stopped in town for the night while driving down to Virginia, and Choptank was recommended by our hotel (bonus points for being walking distance away!) we were so glad we chose to have dinner and drinks here. The guava lemonade crush was the best drink I have ever had. And the fried oysters were absolutely delicious! Food and drinks aside, the service was also fantastic! Our server, Tyler, was attentive and happy the entire time, and was even singing along to the playlist (which rocked!). It was the perfect night to eat outside and the patio was lovely. Would definitely recommend dining (or just drinking) here if you're in the Baltimore area.

Great calamari and oysters rockefeller, server and service was great. Delicious drinks. Mussels were a bit gritty, wouldnt order again, and the potato skins were ok, really liked the horseradish cream sauce but maybe could have used some meat or better cheese- didnt taste much else. Brother LOVED the watermelon salad. Solid spot i wouldnt mind returning to

Came in here with high expectations for Maryland's famous crab cakes, left somewhat dissatisfied. If you love salt, come here. Most of the foods were all heavily seasoned with salt and butter. It was uncomfortable and hard to finish. Aside from how heavily seasoned with salt the food was, everything else was decent. The ambiance is good for a family meal, the steak came out perfectly medium rare, and the crab cake had good texture. Some positives are the service and quantity. The servers were decently attentive to our needs and the quantity of food was a lot. If you are still considering to visit Salttank, then I would recommend sharing dishes. I believe you can find better food for the price, but its worth a visit once in life.

Love the ambiance of this place. Great upscale place without upscale pricing. They have an outside patio which will be awesome for the summer. Service was on point. We had a bartender named Keith who made great drinks and kept them coming all night long! The honey old bay wings are amazing, they are a must try! Ask for a Keith at the bar you won't be disappointed

Had dinner and forgot to take pictures because I was so hungry. Marc was our server and was very kind and took great care of us. We started out with the crab dip and it was really delicious. I got the crabcake and fries and it did not disappoint. I was told I needed to get a orange crush because that is the thing in Maryland. So, of course I had to drink with the locals drink. And it was delicious. The atmosphere here is very nice, but we ate there on a cold day, but it looks like this place would be pretty busy in the summer. We ended the dinner with a warm cookie and ice cream. You can't go wrong with that choice! The food and atmosphere was perfect and the service was wonderful as well

Awesome happy hour food specials, delicious raw oysters, Ice cold beer!! Friendly staff.nice outdoor bar and dining area.

The Choptank has such a great outdoor space. Lots of seating inside and outside. The outside has fire pits along with Adirondack chairs and corn hole. It also has an outdoor unisex restroom close to the bar which is super convenient. I had a friend visiting from out of town who wanted seafood so we came here for a weekend dinner. We sat outside and were greeted shortly by our server. We ordered drinks to start, a cosmo for me and Jolly Roger for my friend. My cosmo arrived and it was super red. The server noticed it as well and took it back as the bartender had put a cranberry vodka in instead of regular vodka. She came back with my drink and it was still red and had half an inch less liquid than before. It still didn't look like any Cosmos I've let alone taste like one (it still tasted like cranberry vodka). She thought it was better and was happy with my drink; I wasn't going to make a big deal about it. Kind of disappointing the bartender doesn't know how to make a classic cocktail such as a Cosmo. Moving on to the food... We chose to get the Oyster Rockefeller to start and each decided on a single platter of the Crab Cake Platter as well. The oyster Rockefeller was so good! The creamed spinach and Gruyère cheese were a great combo - very delicious. Our Crab Cakes were amazing. They had so much lump crabmeat in them. They were good just as they were but it was more flavorful dipping the bites in the remoulade. Fries were nice and crispy and went great with the remoulade as well. I loved the food we ordered - they were all so delicious! Our server was friendly but one star down because my Cosmo could never be made right and my server didn't know the difference (seriously, so weird in my opinion). My friend at least liked his drink well enough. Food was amazing. I can't stop thinking about that crab cake! Great vibes all around and good food.

I am not sure why I am just now leaving a review. The choptank was amazing! I landed on a lobster roll. It was delicious the service was really great too! This restaurant is nestled in the heart of beautiful downtown Annapolis and makes for a great day to people who watch and just enjoy this beautiful restaurant and city. I will most definitely be back.

Jessica our waitress very well attentive. Food delicious. I loved sitting outside by the water and the boats. I will return.

We had a very good time, got in with a reservation for 4 people. The service was very attentive. The food came out with perfect timing. The calamari was good, the jalapeños and banana peppers were a nice touch, although it felt 1/2 peppers 1/2 calamari. Kobe meet all very good. Salads were good. While it was a quiet night and people were very friendly, there was a very "corporate " feel to it, opposed to a local Fells Point place

Ambiance 4/5 Very attractive to the eye. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. We sat outdoors. TV screens everywhere. Service by Noah 4/5 Ok, just ok. Great drink recommendations. Not too personable but consistent. Food 4/5 Well plated. Safe w the seasonings. Seasonings non existent on certain dishes. We ordered... - Cajun Pasta (Sausage on the Side) - Well seasoned and yum! Plentiful. - Crush - Green Tea (Jameson, Peach Liqueur, Lemon, Sprite) - Smooth. - Craft Cocktail - Shore Thing (Sagamore Spirit Rye, Sweet Tea, Peach, Lemon, Honey) - Reads better than it tastes. Would not order again. Plenty of other options available. - Fried Chicken w Brussels (minus the honey) - Ok. Just ok. No seasonings used but very tender. - Maryland Cream of Crab Soup - A hit !! A must order. Would I revisit... Heck yes. The burger and wings that walked past us had us planning our next visit in advance!! Looking forward to a 5/5 experience.

Food was ok. Service was poor. We visited this restaurant on a business trip. Had the 1/2 & 1/2 bisque, baked oysters, steak and carrot cake. Was very dissatisfied that I could not choose the temperature of my steak. The green beans were the best part of the plate. Our server was very confused and did not really take care of us. The soup was pretty salty as if it had a lot of old bay in it.

My favorite restaurant in Baltimore. The crab cakes are the best I've ever had. The staff is always super kind and attentive. The cream of crab soup is really tasty as well. The ambiance is nice, they have an outdoor area and indoor area with lots of warm lighting. There's usually live music inside too.

good seafood spot in Fells Point. Fun outdoor area and good vibes. Slow service but worth the wait. Good selection of seafood at very reasonable prices!

Very good seafood, appetizers and drinks. Our waitress was very nice and gave us good recommendations for our stay. Sat at the bar.

Great food, service and ambiance. It gets a little busy there; especially on Navy game days but is always a great meal.

Me and my girlfriend went in here later in the evening on a Tuesday kitchen is open till ten just a heads up. Food was great especially the half & half. Also Tyler our server was on point very polite and informative. Will be back soon!

Came here for lunch on a weekday. Tons of seating and no reservation required. Reservations were available on OpenTable if desired. For a weekday lunchtime they only are doing seating inside. Outdoor seating was closed. We had the fried calamari as an appetizer. Well prepared and seasoned. The Maryland crab soup is decent but not fantastic. There are better versions at other local restaurants. The cold water lobster tail was severely over priced for the size of the dish. The crabcake sandwich was really well seasoned and prepared. The Caesar salad was also good. The Chesapeake rockfish that I ordered was blackened well. I wish the skin had been crispier, but the fish itself was otherwise perfectly cooked. The broccolini was decent but nothing too special. The french fries were crispy and well salted. Our server was very friendly and brought frequent refills of water and soda/lemonade. Overall I think you're paying a lot more for location and ambience. I would recommend avoiding the lobster tail, as it is simply a ridiculously over priced item. I would also skip the Maryland crab soup, unless you are really in the mood for it. It was decent enough, but you should order that somewhere else and stick with the items that this place does well. I will absolutely have the fish, calamari, and the crabcake again.

Choptank knocked it out of the park! Absolutely love the history of this restaurant and appreciate the fact they tell their story on the back of the menu! The location is a vibe~~Not only is the atmosphere chill, but the food and service was amazing! We were here for a work dinner and Xavier and Tyler absolutely understood the assignment!!! These fellas were charming, charismatic, and even helped us play a prank on our outlandish coworker. Couldn't be more grateful for the level of service and the experience they both provided! We will most definitely be back!!

1st time here.... Food was amazing, customer service w/, Tyler was excellent. I would definitely recommend this location

Smack in the middle of Fell's Point with indoor and lots of outdoor seating. We have passed this place so many times and finally took the plunge for a very late lunch. I was doubtful but the food was actually quite fabulous. We ordered: Maryland Crab Soup Old Bay Honey Wings Tuna Tartare One Crab ale, subbing Corn Pudding for fries I loved every dish! I mean really, wings with honey and old bay? A fresh tartare with just the right amount of heat and a crab cake that was pure lump crab. Can't forget that corn pudding which was like dessert. Service was great. The only reason I deducted a star was pricing. I rarely do this as I know what I am getting into when I dine out (and yes, I know it's a tourist area) but I thought some of the pricing here was pretty outrageous. The crab cake was full of crab but over $60 for two? Sorry, just can't wrap my head around that one. I hear there are some hood happy hour specials, but only at the bar.

We had some side dishes, entrees, and sandwiches. The crab cakes and seafood pasta were great! The mashed potatoes and side salads were very tasty! Tyler was very friendly and had suggestions for first time guests. He was also very friendly and provided great service. The inside was well lit and could accommodate couples or larger groups. The ambiance was friendly and informal with live music starting around 7:00 on the Friday night we were there. There a large patio area but not the greatest for early March. lol

Cute outdoor restaurant. The restaurant is enclosed and has greenery all around the walls making it feel like you're almost in a beach town even though you're in the middle of the city. It's a great vibe and has a clean, fresh look to it. I came for happy hour and ordered the wings and mussels and they were all really good. The honey old bay is my flavor of choice for the wings. So delicious. As for drinks, I had the green tea crush and it was the perfect summer drink. The service was a very relaxed pace and could've been better. But luckily I didn't come starving and I was not in a rush so it didn't bother me much. The restaurant also has outdoor games that you can play. I would definitely return here and do recommend others to try it out.

Tyler is his name and he don't play no GAMES! He recommended the Wombo Combo (Blackened Rockfish) & it did not disappoint! Also his service was impeccable