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Mama's on the Half Shell

2901 O'Donnell St, Baltimore, MD 21224-4821 (Canton)
(410) 276-3160
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Ranked #36 of 1,343 restaurants in Baltimore
Price range: RM94 - RM121
Cuisines: Seafood
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Good for: Romantic, Bar Scene, Business, Local cuisine, Outdoor seating, View
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Neighbourhood: Canton
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Denver, Colorado
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96 reviews 96 reviews
45 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 48 cities Reviews in 48 cities
89 helpful votes 89 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

I stopped at Mama's on the Half Shell before heading to an Orioles game and was quite impressed. The seafood was excellent - some of the best and largest crab cakes I've ever had (as a note, I'm from a land locked state). The service was prompt. There were 5 of us, but only 4 were present when we asked... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 via mobile

Found this gem on trip advisor.. Wifey and I loved almost everything we had. Our only complaint would be that the calamari was overly breaded. Huge potions, great service, awesome atmosphere.. I would definitely recommend this place to my friends.

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Scottsburg, Indiana
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Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

The lump crab cakes were to die for. The mac-n-cheese... Very good. They also had a nice Bloody Mary and homemade slaw.

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See 3 more reviews by Tish R for Baltimore
Woodlawn, Maryland, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013 via mobile

All of the seafood is very fresh and the food is so good. If you visit get the macaroni and cheese, it's definitely a winner! Their crushes are a great compliment to any meal.

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Florida
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16 reviews 16 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

Great menu - somewhat pricey but IMO, worth the $$. This is a very popular place with the locals so can be crowded.

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See 4 more reviews by MC2000FL for Baltimore
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013 via mobile

I probably eat here 3 times a month. It's one of my favorite local neighborhood restaurant. The servers and bartenders were always friendly. I ordered whatever's on the weekly special. The drinks are refreshing and strong it's just a nice place to hangout.

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See 2 more reviews by 410Maryland for Baltimore
Ipswich, Massachusetts
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

Get oysters on the half shell before 5 for $1 apiece. Fabulous. Also get the lump crab cakes. $$ but primo! Forget about dessert. On street parking. Get there early. Convenient and genuine.

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Maryland
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6 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

I met a friend for lunch today at Mama's. She has been going there for years and loves their seafood and their drinks. I was glad she suggested it! Today was a bright spring day, so we sat at an outside table in this little corner of Canton in Baltimore. Very friendly, very comfortable spot. I followed the recommendation of... More

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Maryland, USA
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

Casual and laid back serving up good food, good service, seafood is fresh, all around solid place any day of the week for a good meal, or great sandwich. Nice outdoor seating as well.

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See 4 more reviews by travelenthusiast68 for Baltimore
Atlanta, Georgia
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6 restaurant reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

I met long-time friends there for dinner that I hadn't seen in several years and although we spent a couple hours talking after we finished dinner, we were never hurried or made to feel guilty about staying longer. The food was fantastic and the old building charming. Reservations are definitely recommended. It was quite crowded when we arrived on a... More

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