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Mama's on the Half Shell

Seafood Restaurant and American Restaurant$$$$

Canton, Baltimore

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Ranked #4 for seafood restaurants in Baltimore
"Beer mussels and the seafood club are ridiculously amazing!"(8 Tips)
"They are the best I've ever had :) Try a grapefruit crush too!"(7 Tips)
"Try the old bay mussels, the crab cakes and the orange crush"(15 Tips)
"Oysters, Mac and cheese, and their world famous ORANGE CRUSH."(19 Tips)

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Tracey WilliamsSeptember 24, 2013
Been here 10+ times
This is a 'must' if in the Baltimore area, if you want to experience the best seafood in the city, Crab Cakes, Mac $ Cheese, Lobster Roll, Orange Crush's, Bloody Mary's, and Seafood Chowder Soup!
PureWowJanuary 5, 2017
Their bread-crumb-topped masterpiece mac and cheese gets extra bonus points because you can order it with crab cakes. Read more
Elliott PlackMay 1, 2013
Been here 25+ times
Fried oyster platter is excellent. Make sure to use the unnamed hot sauce in the glass bottle… Mama's is the best seafood spot in Canton, and probably Baltimore.
Stephanie BSeptember 6, 2013
The salmon club with apple-wood smoked bacon is my go to here. Try an oyster shooter if you're feeling adventurous, an orange crush if you just want to drink something yummy.
Neil MartinezNovember 16, 2013
Friday night looks like a "scene" at the bar downstairs. But if you choose to stay for dinner you will be gob smacked with the quality. Best crab cakes I've ever had!
Christine QuirayJanuary 14, 2012
Oysters on a half shell are amazing, so is calamari. The Chesapeake chicken is to die for!!!!
BhoomDecember 30, 2013
Definitely get the crab cakes and fried calamari. Both are huge. If you like sweet drinks, try their orange crushes as well. It's refreshing!
Emily FAugust 10, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Appetizers are huge! Beer mussels are the bomb. They have really strict rules about pulling up chairs though so it's hard to have people join your party.
Carlos NeiraApril 24, 2013
Best crab & artichoke dip ever! All the food is excellent. Can't go wrong with anything you order.
RebeccaJuly 27, 2011
1) Don't tell the bartenders someone 'sent you'. That's ridiculous. 2) try a half grapefruit half orange crush. Amazing!! 3) blackened tuna sandwich *drools* 4) Tenderloin sandwich- wowza. 5) enjoy!!
Michael KDecember 3, 2023
Everything. MD Crab soup is one of the best in the city. Crab grilled cheese is awesome. Service is always good.
Christina LawlessMay 3, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Must get the 1/2 & 1/2 soup when cream of crab is on special...1/2 MD crab mixed with half cream o' crab. Amazing.
Jon BackhausJuly 11, 2016
Crab cake: lots of crab, very little anything else. Get it broiled (probably) and with bacon (definitely)
Natasha HarpJanuary 14
Well…it’s listed one of the top 10 places to try for clam chowder but it doesn’t have clam chowder on the menu. Go figure! So we left.
AskiaJune 8, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Great atmosphere and reasonably priced dishes. The Crab Imperial and Mac N' Cheese is great.
Christopher TyndallApril 15, 2015
Food was very good! Very good as well! Bread pudding is very good but creme brûlée is better!
Linda LamarreMarch 10, 2015
Great food, service, Atmosphere. Come on down. I'm from Portland Maine and the seafood is superb !!!!
Crystal G.June 6, 2011
Delicious! I tried the crab cake and fried oyster po boy. Both were delicious! Try the rice pilaf and mac & cheese sides! Great draft beer selection!
Dave CutlipApril 19, 2015
I've never had a bad meal the wait to get a table sometimes is long but worth it !!
kate roweDecember 10, 2009
Been here 10+ times
Sunday brunch is key - beer mussels, ceasar salad, grilled oysters, GM french toast, needful breakfast...all good bets. Top it all off with Blue on Blues :)
Patrick BrandellJuly 28, 2013
Great place and staff. Don't get the crab Benedict. One very small piece of crab on each side of the English muffin.
BaltimoreGalAugust 18, 2014
Oysters & raw bar. Great steam buckets there too. All around excellent seafood.
Elliott PlackAugust 31, 2012
Been here 25+ times
Try the Fish and Chips - This is the most massive fish and chips I've ever experienced! #tasty
Mike MartocciaMay 16, 2011
This place is worth the 1.5 hour drive from NOVA. The spicy beer mussels and the titanic wedge salad = fantastic (via Scoville) Read more
Jimmy KastnerSeptember 5, 2014
AMAZING seafood. They know what they're doing in Baltimore, especially this place.
Jason LoehrApril 4, 2013
Amazing. One of the best spots on the East Coast. Amazing! Beer mussels, crab cakes, grapefruit crush.
brian murphyFebruary 3, 2017
Been here 5+ times
My favorite oysters/seafood spot in Baltimore. Crushes are good for brunch!
Peace & A Cup of Joe T LongNovember 28, 2014
Not a bad dish for breakfast on a cold and sunny morning. Yup give it a try for sure.
JoAnn D'AlbaDecember 22, 2015
Potato skins topped with crab, shrimp, and scallops. Oh My God!
Christina MoshNovember 17, 2011
Been here 5+ times
You get your money's worth with the mac and cheese! Topped with breadcrumbs it's amazing
The Baltimore SunNovember 30, 2012
The Baltimore Sun ranks this restaurant one of Baltimore's Best 100 Restaurants. Read more: http://bsun.md/QSRG3Z
Tracey HalvorsenOctober 15, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Great helpful people, I always bring my car here with any problems, and they take great care of me. Reasonable prices.
Farah RoldanAugust 26, 2016
The artichokes and crab dip was to die for.
Greg RubyFebruary 14, 2013
Been here 25+ times
Monday-Friday Happy Hour special (3P-7P) - 6 Chincoteagues oysters for $6
Jaime CserSeptember 2, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Blackened Salmon BLT (no bacon though lol) is amazing!
Matthew TaubAugust 10, 2017
Oysters are fantastic. Solid beer list.
Stephanie BlattMay 15, 2014
The oysters on the half shell and oysters rockafeller were fabulous!
Michele HamlinFebruary 25, 2012
Awesome service. Knowledgeable, friendly mechanics. Thanks, Bill, you went above and beyond. :)
Tim TremperSeptember 18, 2016
The seafood potato skins are to die for!
Todd RademacherDecember 23, 2014
Excellent seafood, oysters are excellent.
Chelsea LundgrenMay 19, 2012
You have to try the orange or grapefruit crush. So fresh and delicious!
Kristi PearceSeptember 29, 2012
Beer mussels and the seafood club are ridiculously amazing!
Kim B.August 17, 2014
Love the shrimp cocktail--they're always extremely fresh!
Tigran ShahverdyanMay 8, 2015
Besides oysters Seafood chowder is amazing!
CheriseFebruary 12, 2015
Great place to take the family for Sunday brunch.
Alex GuambanaAugust 11, 2012
Awesome brunch. Must try the Egg/cheese/scrapple sandwich!
Cate StrykerOctober 14, 2012
Grand Marnier French Toast. That is all
Matt FordSeptember 4, 2011
The soft shell crab with lump crab imperial is legit! Delicious!!!!
MISSLISAApril 9, 2012
Bar and small dining area downstairs ...and dining seating upstairs
Kristen BerryhillJuly 26, 2011
The crab cake sandwhich was amazing! Would definitely come back!

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