The food might be fine, but they did a bait and switch to get our business. I bought a Groupon for $20 off $40, which listed no restrictions except that it could not be used for gratuity or gift cards. I planned to use it toward a half dozen steamed crabs. When we got in, the server said "You can't use the Groupon for crabs." I showed her the fine print, and she said, "That's strange. It should say no crabs. I wonder why it doesn't? Sorry about that." She did not offer to get the manager or to go or the coupon, and I didn't feel like making a scene, so we left. I got a refund from Groupon, and we went across the street to the diner, which was great read more

Had dinner there with my fiance Fecilcia Reed we had a wonderful time enjoyed the food our waitress was beautiful and the food was the best thank you for a wonderful afternoon looking forard to coming back again YOURS TRULY Victor Hicks read more

Not bad but I wouldn't go there again. The price for salad n entrees is pretty expensive compared to the places I went in Vegas. And in Vegas is an all you can eat seafood buffet for sixty something dollars & that includes lobster tails & shrimps. Even Salt Lake seafood buffet is better than Captain James when it comes to seafood because it's an all you can eat for a good price which I gave them a rating of 10 over 10. Captain James is okay if you want to spend that kind of prices, but as for me, I wouldn't go back unless they drop their prices big time. I give them a rating of 2 over 10. read more

We were headed to a different restaurant for whole crab but our Uber driver suggested Captain James. I'm glad he did! The crab was pricey, but it was really good. We got a 1/2 dozen which was $70. My margarita was good. The grilled corn was good too. I marked the restaurant at 4 instead of 5 because the wings were just at okay. The service was fine. We sat outside but my the water which was fun. read more

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I've always run/driven by this boat-shaped restaurant and now I finally got to go inside! I was pleasantly surprised by the interior (appropriately nicely nautical and well kept) and the nice view looking out onto the water (across the road). We were seated very quickly on a Sunday noon and service was pretty quick. Our portions were a good size and presentation was nice - my boyfriend and I split the Blue Crab Hash ($19) and French Toast ($6.75). Both dishes were tasty but I was slightly disappointed that there was not much crab at all in our Blue Crab Hash. We did buy a $11 for $30 groupon for our table of five so I'm glad I tried this place with that. Overall, good to try for more of a Baltimore-y thing occasionally. Tip: there is a parking lot across the street from the restaurant as well as street parking. read more

Captain James Landing - Blue crab hash and French toast - Seafood Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Overpriced. Had scallops and grits 4 scallops on a cup of grits and some veggies. Service was ok. Atmosphere was poor

Went here for restaurant week with some friends. The food was very filling. However because it was restaurant week there were no substitutions and certain things from the menu weren't available. I had a crab cake cream of crab soup and rice. I also had a drink. The prices were decent normal seafood range and the cream of crab was some of the best I've had. One of my friends got the calamari and he wasn't too impressed. Also there were things on my other friends plate she couldn't eat but there were no substitution so she couldn't get anything different. read more

I wanted a lite lunch so had the steamed shrimp Maryland style. Steamed with thinly sliced potatoes, chopped onions and Old Bay. It's got a real kick. My wife had the crab cake. All food was very good. Service was very good. The restaurant is a casual place, they also serve crabs on paper that others are using a mallet to break open so you can get the vibe. I would eat here again. Across the street from the restaurant is their very casual crab house with outdoor tables on the water. read more

Captain James Landing - Steamed shrimp Maryland style - Seafood Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I will lead with positives. Our server I believe her name was Gina was nice. The dining room was nice as it usually is. Our food came out fast. Now the negative. Our food was borderline awful. My husband and I ordered the broiled seafood platter priced at $44 per plate. The shrimp and scallops were under seasoned and overcooked. The mini crab cakes were mostly filler. The salmon was cooked ok but bland. My daughter's seafood Alfredo was ok, but again the seafood was overcooked and under seasoned. Our bill was almost two hundred dollars with no beverages ordered not even soda. We were charged an additional $3.50 for requesting additional Alfredo sauce and 18% gratuity added into the final total. This food is extremely overpriced for the quality. This is not the first time I have experience subpar food from this restaurant. The food used to be good. My family will not be returning. read more

They do have an Upper Lounge in Saturday's but it is not a rooftop seating. This restaurant was recommended to me and my party by a secret service member that we met in DC earlier the day prior to our visit. My party of 3 ordered small plates/appetizers no entrees or desserts. The table had the Shrimp Boil, the Imperial Lump Crab stuffed mushrooms, and the garden salad with the spinach stuffed pastry. They offer 1 thing that caught my attention: an Oyster Shot. Go in and let a charming server answer your questions on how it's prepared. I know they have 2 vodka options, champagne, and a Bloody Mary option. read more

Captain James Landing - The Wine List - Seafood Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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We just love this place. The crabs were amazing. It was so fun. The servers were prompt. The food was quickly served, and it was a perfect night out.. the Maryland soup could've had a bit more crab in it though. read more

Came here on multiple occasions with friends and dates. Everytime the service was fantastic. Greeted from the start walking in and lead us to a table with tables ready 30min before our reservation, which was great. The servers were fast and always kept your waters filled and followed up with questions if we needed anything. Come the food they came out in a timely manner. The sandwiches are filling and are at a reasonable price. The bathroom could use a major cleaning like others have mentioned. Overall I will continue to come back! Pros: -Cheap sandwiches -Fresh delicious food -Atmosphere was great -Fantastic service Cons: -Dirty bathroom Tips: -Use Groupon to get their deal. We ate $80 worth of food for $40! -We came with 4 people total and gratuity was automatically added so just a heads up read more

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We enjoyed an excellent seafood meal here, ordering the Captain's Signature Crab Cake, and Broiled Seafood Platter. The signature crab cake was excellent, as good as any crab cake I've seen, although the seafood platter looked like a much better deal. This was an upgrade from my usual seafood restaurant, but also a higher price point. Listing is marked with $$ but should probably be $$$, somewhat higher than I would usually look for, but it was a special occasion. If you are at the inner harbor this is probably too far to walk, but unlike the inner harbor the parking is free. read more

Captain James Landing - Captain 's Classic Crab Cakes - Seafood Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Captain James is as kitschy as it seems. I've been avoiding coming here because it seems like a tourist trap and I didn't expect the food to be that great, but after months of driving by on a daily basis and seeing their sign for lobster rolls, I finally caved. We got there around 7pm on a Wednesday and they unfortunately were sold out of lobster rolls. We probably should have just left then, but we decided to stick it out. I got the spicy crab pasta and my husband got the catch of the day which was mahi mahi. My crab pasta was indeed spicy but the spice was an attempt to cover up the taste of the crab which didn't seem very fresh. It just had a weird after taste. My husband's mahi mahi was a bit better. It had a mango salsa on it which had a good flavor, and although the fish itself wasn't particularly flavorful, it took on the flavor of the salsa. The cous cous was overly salty and just not good. My husband liked his drink, the high noon, which had patron in it. My guava sangria was a bit too sweet for me, but he liked it. The staff was friendly and attentive, and the decor was fun and kitschy, but overall we probably won't be back. read more

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Delicious crabs on the water. This is what I came back to Maryland for. Great service and delicious crabs. The hush puppies are insanely good. read more

Captain James Landing - Dozen extra large steamed crabs - Seafood Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Where do I begin? First time coming here, and it was not a good experience for any of us. Ordered the crab dip, and it was honestly the worst I've ever had. Actually sent it back. It was so fishy, and had a weird, dingy, off white color, had wayyyy too much Old Bay, was too spicy, and was oily. Was gonna just keep it and let everyone else eat it, but the whole table agreed it was nasty. Then I ordered a chicken Caesar salad and it had no actual shaved or shredded parmesan cheese on it, just the grated kind from a can, yet cost $20. They didn't have any good girly/fruity drinks to choose from, mostly wines. We really wanted something fozen, like a daiquiri. Our whole bill came to almost $240 for 4 people! They also added on an automatic gratuity for 4 people and the service sucked! Once our food came, we didn't see our server again for over 45 minutes. Didn't check on us once to see if we were good, needed refills, or anything. My husband had to finally flag her down. Was debating on getting the crabcake sandwich, but it was $41! For a SANDWICH not even a platter! Only thing that was halfway decent was my husband's burger, and even that didn't come with cheese, had to pay extra. Got a slice of Oreo cheesecake to go, and it looked more like a chocolate mousse cheesecake, it was so dark, and such a tiny slice. The inside was small and cramped. All in all, not a good dining experience, and will not return. read more

Captain James Landing - Crab dip - Seafood Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

This is a review for their TAKE-OUT. The dining room was closed due to COVID. Very friendly employees. Customer service over the phone was top-notch as well as in-person. Very social & friendly. Also the cashier and cooks were all wearing masks. They had street parking out-front so not bad. Parking wise. The interior of the place could use some more lighting though. Now for the good part. THE FOOD. Ordered a chicken cheese steak to take back to work. They are very very generous with the meats here. Unlike some places which load the subs up with lettuce and crap. They give you a decent amount of MEAT here which is a major plus. They were a little cheap on the amount of fries though. But the sub made up for it. Also the fact that the sub was under $8. They have won a customer for life. "As long as they don't increase their pricing. lol." The meat tasted fresh and the sub was hot. Totally Awesome. My buddy who was with me ordered a regular cheese-steak and said the same thing. Can wait til COVID is over to see how the dining-in food is if the take out is this awesome. Plus the prices are amazing. The only downfall is the waiting area for take-out could use some more lighting and ventilation. But the theme is a ship so the low lighting kinda blends in. The general crowd was mainly adults picking up take-out orders. A+++++ read more

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A nice seafood restaurant with great view, parking and service. We were seated by the manager, who greeted us warmly and offered a booster seat and crayons/paper for our toddler. The windows looked as if you're in a boat and our toddler loved it! These distractions gave us some time to enjoy ourselves! As for the food, the calamari was so crispy and the oysters so crisp and fresh! It's definitely a place we thought we would bring our parents when they visit us!! read more

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I thought I reviewed this place a while back but I didn't. Usually I stop here for a late night bite (if the adjacent sip and bite is too crowded). They have had a few groupons for this place. The last time I went we had crab fries which were amazing, it was waffle fries with crab dip, cheddar cheese, scallions and bacon. This was so good. It came with a side of ranch. This is how you eat a fry! I had the seafood cavatappi which was pretty tasty, my friend had the stuffed shrimp, we also had a mussels appetizer. It was mussels in a sauce with shrimp. Everything was really good. Service was good. I like that this place is shaped like a boat and across from the water. Its a nice touch. I would go back just for the crab fries and happy hour. This place is a-ok with me! read more

The job gave us a crab face at this establishment. I went to get a draft beer and I'm just so thankful I was looking. The bartender took his finger and swiped it across the top of my cup to remove the foam. I asked him, did you just put your finger in my beer? He said yes. I told him you don't do stuff like that to people. I noticed a gentleman doing our time there that looked to be in charge. As we left I told him tell your bartender to keep his fingers out of people drinks. It went in one ear and out the other all he said was okay never even took the time to ask me what the problem was. This is unacceptable read more

Came here today and everything was amazing including our server Gina. She was very attentive and super efficient. Food was served fast. Cream of crab soup was stupendous! The garden salad excellent and fresh. My fried seafood platter was huge and awesome. My hubby had the trout with French fries and coleslaw. He said everything was great especially the coleslaw. Lastly, oh that cheesecake with strawberries!!!!!!Yessssssssss to the cheesecake. It was an early birthday dinner and even yet a great created memory. Two snaps and a twist for this choice! read more

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Bought a Groupon ($32 for $80 worth of food). Wasn't expecting too from the food but was better than expected. Amazing service (bumps them up to 4 stars). Broiled scallops- Moist, tender and delicious. Served over grits. Broiled seafood platter- Enjoyed half of this dish. Tasty mini crab cakes, stuffed oyster, shrimp, and scallop. Dry/bland salmon. Dry crab legs. Veggies were boring. Overall, no regrets buying the Groupon. Would not buy it again though. Food was good but not outstanding, not worth full price. Parking: No need to stress. They have a huge private lot and we had no trouble finding a spot for a Friday dinner. read more

Captain James Landing - broiled seafood platter (bottom) and broiled sea scallops (top) - Seafood Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I'm from Florida but I moved to Pa this year. I've been traveling for my job for four years and been all over the US. I haven't had crab legs in so long. My sister came up last weekend for my birthday and I told her I wanted to got to Baltimore for some crab legs. Well, I looked on yelp and picked Capt James Landing. It took me a minute to get back into the groove of cracking and shelling them. Everyone says it's a lot of work but it's worth it to me. These were the freshest, tastiest, sweetest crab legs I've ever had. They were so delicious. I told my sister I would be going back. read more

Captain James Landing - Seafood Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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I like this place! First of all, there is a PARKING LOT which is great in the city. It's a little confusing because there is a structure in the lot but the actual restaurant is across the street and shaped like a giant boat so you can't miss it. We started with the steamed shrimp and it was piping hot and perfectly seasoned with onions and potatoes. The cocktail sauce had a bit of kick, too. There were too many potatoes in my opinion but honestly, nothing wrong with that. I also wanted to try the fried tomatoes but found them to be too chewy and gummy. The breading was a little thick, also. For our entrees, we got the fish tacos and the seafood platter. The tacos were good but it came with chips but nothing to dip it in so that was a little odd. The platter was a great deal! Cluster of king crab were small but tasty, the shrimp were a little dry but I had just had the steamed version so I didn't mind. The salmon was also a little dry and bland, and the single scallop was also nice. The star was the mini crab cakes, and I loved the green beans and rice! Worth the price for sure! Decor is also really fun and would be a great place to bring visitors to Baltimore! read more

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Came here for Sunday brunch with some friends because we had a groupon. The decor is cute and the service was good overall. The breakfast/brunch items are very reasonably priced (almost everything was under $10!). I got the early morning burger, which is a burger in between french toast. It was enjoyable, and heavy, as expected. Everyone enjoyed what they ordered, but the food is overall pretty average. We will definitely consider going back for breakfast/brunch even without a groupon, given the variety of menu choices and affordable prices. read more

Captain James Landing - Early Morning Burger - Seafood Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Food was really good but our server was terrible. As soon as I stated I had a Groupon his attitude changed & it was like we should not be here plus he was more concerned about the larger table. He didn't ask what we wanted to drink or bring plates with our appetizer. He didn't bring lime for my guest drink & then tried to play it off by saying they were out of lime.me, I wasn't amused. We had to ask another waitress for assistance because this guy stayed at the counter as if we didn't exist. His name is Bilie & the date was 6/6/22. I will return to Captain James but will refuse this guy for a server. Just the thought that I had to give him almost a $20.00 tip for being a jerk!! Good service is very important to me James 1st Sgt USMC Retired read more

Captain James Landing - Receipt and server - Seafood Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

To be clear, this is a review of the crab deck and not the boat restaurant across the street. I had some decent memories of having crabs at Captain James many years ago. It wasn't the best place for them but they were solid and the location is top notch. We came back this summer and were extremely disappointed. The crabs themselves were fine. Pricey, but it's an expensive summer for crabs. What's extremely obnoxious though is that you can't get a glass of water, only bottled. If you're paying twelve bucks for one crab they could give you a pitcher of water to go with them! In addition to the unnecessary water bottles everything else was served in disposable plastic. You'd think a restaurant that's sitting on a frequently trash-choked harbor might be a bit more conscientious, but no. I shudder to think how much garbage the average meal here generates. read more

First time to Baltimore. Visiting from Southern MD. My fiancé and I eat steamed crabs almost weekly. We decided to try this place for it's affordable AYCE steamed crabs. Was told they only had medium crabs today and we still wanted to try. Definitely was not fresh crabs. Of my first four, two were dry and had a tuna salad texture when I tasted the crab meat. My fiancé did not like any of crabs she had. We usually eat 18 each. We did not finish our first 12 total due to the nasty crab meat. When told this to our waitress she asked if this was our first time eating crabs. (very condescending) my fiancé's peach blossom drink was too sweet (lots of syrup) and was immediately noticed when she took her first sip. Usually places will comp meals if the Blue Crabs are found to be unsatisfactory and you can tell we didn't like these crabs. Instead we got a $138 bill with a mandatory $20 tip. I would never go back to this place. We ended up going to get wings near by just to get the taste of unfresh crabs out of our mouth. Totally disappointed. read more

Captain James Landing - Mandatory 18% tip. Was not aware of this prior and was totally disappointed in the crabs. - Seafood Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Been here a few times over the years and it is always a hit. Had a few appetizers including the delicious crab dip which they even brought us more pretzel bread for, always delicious Calamari and shrimp. For dinner I had the crab BLT with the fried green tomatoes and it was perfect. And the Apple crumble was like a delicious Apple cake. Will definitely be returning again. read more

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Isn't this called the Seafood Palace? Is that a rebrand...? Crab is so expensive right now - ASK the server how much your meal will be if it's MP. The crab cake sandwich now, Aug 2021, is $42. INSANE! They will not volunteer that info so just know what you're ordering. My friend and I both got the mussels in the white wine sauce with a side of fries for dipping. I thought they were good! She thought the sauce was a little thick. This is a Pepsi place, not Coke, which is always disappointing! Love me a diet coke. This place looks enormous but it's really not - relatively small seating area. We were definitely seated a bit close to other diners compared to other restaurants during this COVID era. Really ~hip environment though, has a Joanna-Gaines-type vibe we liked! read more

I reccomend this restaurant at night because the lights on the ship make it so much cuter for pics. The restaurant is clean and the greeter in the front was very friendly and sat us down immediately, no wait time. The food was okay nothing that really wowed me but it wasn't bad. Unfortunately my waitress was very passive aggressive and distasteful. First off I asked for a drink to start out with and that drink never came. She apologized for the wait and stated that the bartenders is about to prepare it so I asked since it was not prepared yet , could she please change my drink to a wine and she told me she couldn't even though it wasn't prepared yet because then she would have to get a Manager to void the order and I kinda i insisted I really wanted to change my drink and she kept going back and forth and telling me how hard that would be. I was quite confused as I have never experienced this in my life. I settled for the drink which came together with my dinner, thats how long it took! Then she took forever to come to my table so I can get my check, I mean forever!!!! My daughter was nearly nodding out at this point. When I finally get my check I explained to her that I had purchased a groupon and she got a big attitude and tried to talk me out of using my groupon that I already purchased! ? She was very condiscending and kept telling me she was going to get someone else to talk to me because I wasn't understanding her and I totally did. She was extremely rude. Although she did apologize at the end , I do believe she needs costumer service training. read more

This place was AMAZING! The food was excellent! I had the seafood platter and it was a good sized portion and very tasty. The servers were very nice. The ambiance was great. The restaurant is designed as a ship (or maybe it is a ship?) 5 stars! read more

Captain James Landing - Seafood platter - Seafood Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Great place, good food. The crabs are amazing. My favorite crab spot. The corn on the cob was amazing. And the hush puppies...total satisfaction! I like eating outside viewing the water and surroundings. read more

This is a cute little boat atmosphere. We dined in the restaurant area. They also have a crab area. We made reservations thru Opentable. I would highly recommend making reservations .The restaurant has a limited amount of seating. I only noticed two areas in the restaurant for a table of two. We came because we had a Groupon that was about to expire. The coupon was a $80.00 dinner meal. Which we paid $43.00 for not a bad deal right. They automatically add 18% tip on your bill pre taxed. Just be aware because we was about to leave an additional tip until we saw that. The food was good. We started off with the Garlic mussels. Then we ordered the lamb chops. Very delicious and Tender. I had the stuffed shrimp with crabmeat. Another winner. The asparagus was a little on the dry side. We both had the cheddar bacon grits. Couldn't find much bacon in it but it was still ok. My husband had the zucchini for his vegetable. Overall visit was good. I would give them a 3.5 rating. Keep in mind they only have one unisex restroom. Which I'm sure it gets very busy on the weekends. read more

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The service was good and the crab AMAZING! We ordered the Large crab - they were worth every penny read more

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This is my favorite restaurant of all time. Me and my girl friend had been going here for years! It's probably a good idea I don't live close by, because that crab dip nothing to compare. Definitely book a reservation in advance though! read more

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I was very happy with everything. We Called ahead and got reservations. When we sat, Greg the waiter helped us with specials. We ordered seafood nachos for apps. A daring request for any restaurant, since the sour cream is often warmer then the seafood in many places. In this case the toppings were hot and the dish was tasty. I often am against anything that mixes seafood with items in the dairy category with the exception to butter but this dish was very nice. Fresh chips, bigger shrimp pieces and I even tasted crab pieces a few times. As for the entrees Greg helped me decide between the shrimp salad sandwich, herb crusted Cod and the pub styles fish sandwich. He suggested the Cod, "A better cut of fish." So I ordered it. Then when the food was brought out, I noticed, there was nothing wrong, the fries were hot, the portions were large and the mouths were remarking the blessings of a good meal. As for my meal, Greg was right, this was a good plate, I am including the picture... The lemon which accompanied the dish worked perfectly with the roasted red potatoes and green beans. A delicious meal. One thing to note, my table ordered two beef dishes, (gasp), in a seafood restaurant, a bit of a naughty call. When the dishes came out, their food looked delicious. From the rack of ribs to the Reuben. In a way I wish I ordered theirs, but had no problem with mine as well. All in all, I suggest you give this place a try, the service was a 5 and the food a 4plus. read more

Captain James Landing - Full rack of ribs with 2 sides - Seafood Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Best place to pick crabs this side of the harbor. Always well spiced. Always cooked correctly. Get a dozen of the largest size if you want or go with the all you can eat deal if you like corn and (Maryland) crab soup. Get a pitcher of shandy or beer, it's the best deal. Sit outside if you can... inside is fine but the deck is more inviting. read more

Captain James Landing is an institution, and deservedly so. The setting, ambience, and service is excellent, and so is the food. Dining on the landing is definitely not luxurious. It's more suited for the on the water crabs and beer crowd, but fits that niche very well. Good music, great food, waterside, and great service. What more could you want? Very limited food selection. crabs (Blue crabs and snow crabs) and shrimp, oysters, etc. all served on butcher paper. The crabs were "heavy", as my wife likes to say. The fries are great, and the corn on the cob is juicy. BUT, and this is why 4 stars instead of 5, it's pricy. 6 jumbo crabs, 1 1/2 lbs of snow crab, fries and 2 corn cobs, and a bottle of Chardonnay came to 229$, including their standard included 18% tip. LP Steamers can match their food for a lot less $$, but not the experience. But for special occasions, we'll worth it. read more

Had dinner last night at Captain James my all-time favorite no there is the fettuccine which is fantastic. The annoying thing is that now on your bill you get an 18% gratuity added which I think is totally ridiculous. Be on the lookout add on, it put a very bad taste in my mouth. read more