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A Baltimore Classic
Family Owned & Operated
In 2003, we opened Mama’s on the Half Shell. Our opening day was the realization of five years of dreaming, discussing and collecting. It is our hope that when you are with us you feel you are welcomed into our home with open arms. There really is no average age at Mama’s on the Half Shell, making it a true destination for great food and celebration.
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As native “Baltimoreans,” we felt Baltimore was in need of a thoughtful, classic seafood restaurant. Because of our love for the restaurant business, one of our favorite pastimes is to dine out. What we found was we missed the classics; the ones that we could count on as kids. Iconic restaurants like Connolly’s & Hausner’s, the ones we would visit with friends from out of town who say “take us to a real Baltimore seafood house.” We missed that emotional attachment and wanted to bring it back. That’s why we created Mama’s on the Half Shell.
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Our menu is the most important part of our restaurant, but we also want our guests to come in and feel comfortable for any occasion. Be it a business meeting, Sunday football, a birthday, anniversary or just some time out. It’s a great place to visit after a day on the water and it’s also remembered by some as the place where they got engaged. Our restaurant is a place that you could “bring it or bring it down.”
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For a good start to a classic Baltimore meal at Mama’s, order a fried crab cake with mustard and our famous Orange Crush. Have a seat at the raw bar and just drift back into your best Baltimore memory, hon! Or…create a new one.
What They're Saying
"Mama's on the Half Shell was truly an experience. Seeing that I am not someone from the east coast states where fresh seafood is available at all times, this restaurant was truly a treat. The architecture of the building inside and out was gorgeous, but this two story hot spot had a lot more to offer. To finish it all off, Bread Pudding featuring a Kentucky Bourbon sauce. From the friendly staff to the amazing food, nothing could have been better about tonight's meal."
- Nathan R.
"When Mama’s decides they’re gonna start shipping crab cakes, we’ll be the first to order. Nothing like a crab cake from my home state - MARYLAND. Thank you Mama's On The Half Shell…. You made me feel like I was right at home!!"
- Michael Phelps
"Best selection of fresh oysters plus a wide variety of high quality items on the menu. My go to is the open faced tenderloin sandwich. The ultimate Saturday morning cure-all. Definitely one of the higher end spots on the square. Great date spot - the perfect blend of fine dining and gastro pub. Plenty of outdoor seating as well."
- Daniel D.
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