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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 #34 of 1,388 restaurants in Baltimore
Price range: $32 - $41
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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65 reviews 65 reviews
36 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW via mobile

Our Hostess Eileen, was very nice and accommodating of our group of eight on a busy Saturday night after an evening O's game. Mamas does not accept reservations on Saturdays but Dillon sp. was great at keeping our drinks full during our wait. Highly recommend this establishment for service atmosphere and eats!!!

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See 5 more reviews by Doug W for Baltimore
York, PA
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27 reviews 27 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013 via mobile

We live about 45 minutes away from mamas and we don't think twice if we have a craving for their delicious food and orange crushes, we hop in the car and GO!!! Lunch specials are always delicious ( this weekend I had a turkey and avacado melt!) And my hubby says the raw oysters are the best he has ever... More

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See 4 more reviews by beachfan91 for Baltimore
Bel Air, MD
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013

The most friendly servers, great drinks, and excellent food. We have never been disappointed by anything we have ordered.

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New York
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59 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2013

I am from Albuquerque and craving for fresh oysters! It's very good but I had excellent ones which is more expensive in Fell's Point along Thames St. But if one is on a budget, this is okay. I also had crab cake which is good. The server, Michelle is very attentive. Worth coming here.

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See 4 more reviews by moistfruitcake for Baltimore
Jacksonville, Florida
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14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2013

I ate lunch with two colleagues during a business trip to Baltimore. We sat outside on a nice day. The seafood soup and the seafood bake sandwich were really good and what you would expect to get in a city renowned for such fare.

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Denver, Colorado
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46 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 49 cities Reviews in 49 cities
91 helpful votes 91 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013

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
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
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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18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 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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