Trips to the pool, swimming, cookouts and hot sunny weather make summer a great time to enjoy food with family — especially Maryland’s famous seafood. Though its best known for its crabs, crabcakes and Old Bay, Maryland offers a variety of seafood to choose from. These Baltimore area seafood spots will make a splash with kids and adults alike.
Hudson Coastal Raw Bar & Grill | Fulton
Locally owned and operated by the Hudson family, Hudson Coastal Raw Bar & Grill will give you and your family year-round beach vacation vibes. Hudson has fresh seafood, a raw bar, and regional dishes from East Coast vacation spots such as Prince Edward Island and the Florida Keys. Mom and Dad can enjoy handcrafted cocktails and crushes, and the whole family can feast on seafood such as oysters, crabs, lobster rolls, tuna, daily fresh catch options, specialties and more. The restaurant also has an outdoor patio and children’s menu. hudsoncoastal.com
Jimmy’s Famous Seafood | Baltimore
Family owned and operated since 1974, Jimmy’s Famous Seafood has been featured on Food Network, “Diners, Drive-ins and Dives” and other foodie shows. Jimmy’s is famous for its Maryland-style crab cakes and other seafood dishes. There’s something for everyone to enjoy on its menu including a raw bar, plenty of sweet treats/desserts and seasonal offerings. Jimmy’s has a kids’ menu and offers dine-in service, takeout and nationwide shipping. jimmysfamousseafood.com
Mama’s on the Half Shell | Owings Mills
Mama’s on the Half Shell is a family-owned and operated Baltimore seafood restaurant and chowder house. It offers an expansive menu with something for everyone including a kids’ menu, crab cakes, seafood, oysters, daily specials, Maryland crushes and more. Mama’s also has a location in Baltimore City’s Canton neighborhood. The restaurant on O’Donnell Street is just a short walk to Canton Waterfront Park, with views of the Baltimore harbor. mamasonthehalfshell.com
Water Street Seafood | Havre De Grace
Water Street Seafood is a waterfront crab house and seafood restaurant. Guests can enjoy views of the Susquehanna River while having their meal. In addition to a kids’ menu, Water Street has Maryland crabs, fresh oysters, seafood, a raw bar and a variety of other menu items to choose from. waterstreetseafoodhdg.com
🦀Hungry for more of Maryland’s seafood? Did you know that Maryland has a Crab & Oyster Trail? 🦀🦪
Learn more at Visit Maryland:
visitmaryland.org/article/maryland-crab-oyster-trail
visitmaryland.org/driving-tours/upper-central-maryland-crab-oyster-trail
