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Mama's on the Half Shell

Mama's on the Half Shell

Seafood Restaurant and American Restaurant$$$$
Canton, Baltimore
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    Kristi P.
    "Beer mussels and the seafood club are ridiculously amazing!"(8 Tips)
    Jamie L.
    "They are the best I've ever had :) Try a grapefruit crush too!"(7 Tips)
    Meg B.
    "Try the old bay mussels, the crab cakes and the orange crush"(15 Tips)
    Chris F.
    "Oysters, Mac and cheese, and their world famous ORANGE CRUSH."(19 Tips)
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  • Tracey W.heart icon on user image
    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!
  • PureWow
    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 P.heart icon on user image
    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 B.
    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.
  • Christine Q.
    Christine QuirayJanuary 14, 2012
    Oysters on a half shell are amazing, so is calamari. The Chesapeake chicken is to die for!!!!
  • Neil M.heart icon on user image
    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!
  • Bhoom
    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!
  • Carlos N.heart icon on user image
    Carlos NeiraApril 24, 2013
    Best crab & artichoke dip ever! All the food is excellent. Can't go wrong with anything you order.
  • Michael K.heart icon on user image
    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.
  • Emily F.
    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.
  • Jon B.heart icon on user image
    Jon BackhausJuly 11, 2016
    Crab cake: lots of crab, very little anything else. Get it broiled (probably) and with bacon (definitely)
  • Rebecca
    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!!
  • Askia
    AskiaJune 8, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Great atmosphere and reasonably priced dishes. The Crab Imperial and Mac N' Cheese is great.
  • Linda L.
    Linda LamarreMarch 10, 2015
    Great food, service, Atmosphere. Come on down. I'm from Portland Maine and the seafood is superb !!!!
  • Jason L.
    Jason LoehrApril 4, 2013
    Amazing. One of the best spots on the East Coast. Amazing! Beer mussels, crab cakes, grapefruit crush.
  • Crystal G.
    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!
  • kate r.
    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 :)
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    BaltimoreGalAugust 18, 2014
    Oysters & raw bar. Great steam buckets there too. All around excellent seafood.
  • Christopher T.heart icon on user image
    Christopher TyndallApril 15, 2015
    Food was very good! Very good as well! Bread pudding is very good but creme brûlée is better!
  • Christina L.
    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.
  • Natasha H.
    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.
  • Dave C.heart icon on user image
    Dave CutlipApril 19, 2015
    I've never had a bad meal the wait to get a table sometimes is long but worth it !!
  • brian m.heart icon on user image
    brian murphyFebruary 3, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    My favorite oysters/seafood spot in Baltimore. Crushes are good for brunch!
  • Kevin S.heart icon on user image
    Kevin SchoonoverSeptember 1
    Been here 10+ times
    Salmon BLT is the best sandwich. Fish and chips is a very large meal!
  • The Baltimore Sun
    The Baltimore SunNovember 30, 2012
    The Baltimore Sun ranks this restaurant one of Baltimore's Best 100 Restaurants. Read more: http://bsun.md/QSRG3Z
  • Jimmy K.
    Jimmy KastnerSeptember 5, 2014
    AMAZING seafood. They know what they're doing in Baltimore, especially this place.
  • Patrick B.
    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.
  • Peace & A Cup of Joe T.
    Not a bad dish for breakfast on a cold and sunny morning. Yup give it a try for sure.
  • Mike M.
    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
  • Elliott P.heart icon on user image
    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
  • JoAnn D.heart icon on user image
    JoAnn D'AlbaDecember 22, 2015
    Potato skins topped with crab, shrimp, and scallops. Oh My God!
  • Matthew T.heart icon on user image
    Matthew TaubAugust 10, 2017
    Oysters are fantastic. Solid beer list.
  • Stephanie B.
    Stephanie BlattMay 15, 2014
    The oysters on the half shell and oysters rockafeller were fabulous!
  • Farah R.heart icon on user image
    Farah RoldanAugust 26, 2016
    The artichokes and crab dip was to die for.
  • Todd R.heart icon on user image
    Todd RademacherDecember 23, 2014
    Excellent seafood, oysters are excellent.
  • Kim B.
    Kim B.August 17, 2014
    Love the shrimp cocktail--they're always extremely fresh!
  • Tim T.heart icon on user image
    Tim TremperSeptember 18, 2016
    The seafood potato skins are to die for!
  • Christina M.
    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
  • Tigran S.heart icon on user image
    Besides oysters Seafood chowder is amazing!
  • Georgi U.heart icon on user image
    Georgi UzunovDecember 2, 2015
    Food is fantastic!
  • Jaime C.heart icon on user image
    Jaime CserSeptember 2, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Blackened Salmon BLT (no bacon though lol) is amazing!
  • Chelsea L.
    Chelsea LundgrenMay 19, 2012
    You have to try the orange or grapefruit crush. So fresh and delicious!
  • Kristi P.
    Kristi PearceSeptember 29, 2012
    Beer mussels and the seafood club are ridiculously amazing!
  • Greg R.
    Greg RubyFebruary 14, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    Monday-Friday Happy Hour special (3P-7P) - 6 Chincoteagues oysters for $6
  • Cheriseheart icon on user image
    CheriseFebruary 12, 2015
    Great place to take the family for Sunday brunch.
  • Chris F.heart icon on user image
    Chris FengMay 21, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Oysters, Mac and cheese, and their world famous ORANGE CRUSH. My favorite Canton hangout.
  • Michele H.
    Michele HamlinFebruary 25, 2012
    Awesome service. Knowledgeable, friendly mechanics. Thanks, Bill, you went above and beyond. :)
  • Alex G.
    Alex GuambanaAugust 11, 2012
    Awesome brunch. Must try the Egg/cheese/scrapple sandwich!
  • Tracey H.
    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.
  • Joseph C.
    Joseph CamperchioliApril 11, 2013
    Crab cakes might be the best I've ever eaten
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