(410) 276-3160
2901 O'Donnell St
Baltimore,
MD
21224
39.2799
-76.5752
Neighborhood: Canton
What People Are Saying About Mama's On The Half Shell
The Editor
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Citysearch
The Scene – Like its neighbor and namesake Nacho Mama's, this place has a sense of fun. With the bar area's tight layout and friendly atmosphere, you can't help but be a bit chummy with fellow patrons while slurping oysters and beer. Upstairs an eclectic collection of local memorabilia keeps this very Victorian room--decorated with fringed velvet, dark wood and tasseled chandeliers--from being stuffy. Flanking the fireplace, tables with built-in window seats offer a bird's eye view of O'Donnell Square. – – The Food – A delicate red wine vinaigrette simply accents the…
03/08/09
Great crab cakes, mac-cheese, and garden salad with homemade dressing.
by cherrymickey
I went two weeks ago with a group of friends..seven of us. They start you off with cheese and crackers. sSeveral of us orderd the crab cake, garden salad with the dressing, and mac-n-cheese. It was great! I cleared my plate. The drink of Malibu Rum and pineapple juice..needs more rum..but in a nice size glass. I enjoyed the atmosphere..steep steps and small restaurant, but overall great atmosphere. I enjoyed myself last week, that I returned the following week with a friend. She ordered the fried shrimp..they were huge and delicious! I would highly recommend this restaurants..the prices are great and reasonable. I cannot wait for my family to visit to entertain them there for dinner. Great place...worth trying..be your own judge. Just be prepared to drive around to park..let a someone out to put you on the waiting list, then look for parking.
- Pros: Service
- Cons: Parking
01/22/09
Best crabcakes in the US!
by mikiejim01
I was in Maryland a couple of years ago and I made it to Mama's twice. Each time I had the crab cakes and they were the best ever! I've had cakes from all over, and I can't wait to get back. Great atmosphere, especially when there's a Steelers and Ravens game on.
- Pros: Great food and beverages.
- Cons: None
03/11/08
Best seafood in the city!
by PeanutNeal
This is my first time writing a review. And I never take the time to do these things, but I have to say that Mama's on the Half Shell is AWESOME! My husband invests in Real Estate in B-more (we're from Germantown, MD) so every time we go visit his properties, I make him take me to Mama's. The Fish & Chips are amazing--that's what my husband gets. And it's a huge portion, so we often have to take 1/2 home.
I'm sorry to say that I've only gotten one thing there--and I LOVE IT--it's the Seafood Melt. It's crab, shrimp and scallops on a tomato-topped English muffin with cheese melted on top. It's incredible! I probably should stray from this, but I just can't go to Mama's and NOT order the Seafood Melt. It's too darn good to pass up.
The side dishes are great, but I've found one I'm in love with...the macaroni & cheese. Incredible. It's by no means low-fat, but it's worth every single calorie.
If you've never been to Mama's, what are you waiting for? Such a great place to take out-of-town guests who want to experience real Maryland seafood...you won't be sorry!
- Pros: THE FOOD!!!
- Cons: Sometimes there's a wait, and no real waiting area except the bar, which gets crowded.
The Details on Mama's On The Half Shell
What to Drink:
To speed things up, combine drinking and eating with a vodka-and-cocktail-sauce Oyster Shooter or the Blue on Blue--a Blue Point oyster and cocktail sauce shot with a four-ounce Pabst Blue Ribbon chaser.
Category:
Smoking Permitted:
Yes
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