Steamed blue crabs
Old Bay, newspaper tables, and cold beer — May through October peak.
Best seafood restaurants in Baltimore
388 restaurants in Baltimore
Start here
Three places to start in Baltimore
Three rooms we would send a first-time visitor to — complete profiles, strong ratings, and a clear seafood focus.
More places worth knowing
Worth knowing in Baltimore
A short second list for when the first three are booked, too far, or not the mood.
Editor's pick
Nick's Fish House
4.5★ · 8,161
Editor's pick
Angie's Seafood
4.6★ · 5,675
Editor's pick
Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar
4.8★ · 3,632
Editor's pick
Lib's Grill Maple Lawn
4.7★ · 4,118
Editor's pick
Rusty Scupper Restaurant & Bar
4.5★ · 5,961
Editor's pick
Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar
4.8★ · 2,706
Editor's pick
Thames Street Oyster House
4.7★ · 3,010
Editor's pick
Baltimore Seafood
4.7★ · 2,847
Top-rated picks
Top-rated picks in Baltimore
Highly rated seafood restaurants in Baltimore, chosen on ratings, reviews and complete profiles.
Dining tipsAbout BaltimoreThis Baltimore guide compares 388 seafood restaurants with photos, hours, and contact details.Read the full guide
This Baltimore guide compares 388 seafood restaurants with photos, hours, and contact details.
Listed venues are spread across 8 areas including Next to Panera Bread, Lexington Market, The Village of Cross Keys, Center, so you can search by the part of Baltimore you are visiting.
Beyond classic fish and seafood, listings here cover styles such as sushi.
Venues cluster across Next to Panera Bread, Lexington Market, The Village of Cross Keys, Center — filter by area or sort by rating below.
What to order
Chesapeake Bay classics
Blue crabs, crab cakes, and harbour-side shacks — Baltimore seafood is messy, seasoned, and proudly local.
Maryland crab cakes
Jumbo lump, minimal filler — Fells Point and Canton specialists.
Oyster shooters & raw bar
Chesapeake and East Coast oysters — harbour happy hours.
Rockfish & local catch
Grilled striped bass (rockfish) when Chesapeake boats land.
Local species & catches
Blue crabRockfishOystersClamsShrimp
Map of seafood restaurants in Baltimore
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FAQ — Baltimore
What are the best seafood restaurants in Baltimore?+
Baltimore currently lists 388 seafood and fish restaurants on FishRestaurants.com, sorted by rating and review volume where available.
Where can I find fish restaurants near me in Baltimore?+
Use the map section and restaurant list on this page to compare locations across Baltimore, then open individual profiles for address and hours.
What are the best grilled fish restaurants in Baltimore?+
See the grilled fish category block for venues tagged with grilled fish and classic seafood grill styles.
Which seafood restaurants in Baltimore are good for families?+
Compare ratings, price range, and opening hours on individual restaurant pages to find family-friendly options in Baltimore, United States.
Are there seafood restaurants near popular areas in Baltimore?+
The map and neighbourhood section on this page shows how listed restaurants are distributed across Baltimore.