My favorite restaurant in Baltimore. The food and service ALWAYS shine. The ambience is tight,…read morequaint, but a little noisy. I lived in Boston previously and Thames's lobster roll is BETTER than any I had there. It's my default order, but explore their specials when they catch my eye. I can also recommend thier scallops and fish. Their crab cakes are great as well; however, I reccomend getting other items here and crab cakes elsewhere if you're making multiple food stops in Bmore as there are equally good crab cakes at other places (Pappas, Faidleys, Nick's, Coco's etc.) but not equally good other dishes. I'm not an oyster guy, but they also have the best raw bar in town, and they have an in house dedicated pastry chef who makes desserts which are to die for if you save room.

Such an amazing experience! My close friend and I went for an impromptu Friday afternoon meal and…read moredrinks. They have a wonderful variety of oysters (local, from CT, MA and Newfoundland). It was a cozy location and although they were busy they quickly got us seated! The staff was prompt at filling our drinks and getting us more tasty eats. We ended up getting two trays of oysters (went well with our gin martinis), and the crab soup with short rib. So enjoyable and really warmed our bellies. I will definitely return to try their crab cake (the gentleman next us ordered it) enticing me to come back.

Enjoyed a wonderful seafood dinner last night with a group of friends, the food was amazing…read more The Service received from Christian was spot on, top notch, very nice, polished, and attentive. It made our night out standing. Looking forward to returning very soon and requesting Christians Section.

Sad to have give such a low score because the jumbo crab cake was very good, however I can not get…read morepast the fact that they charged me a gratuity charge (I think it was 15%) because I asked for a to go box to take home my leftovers and did it in a sneaky way without any upfront disclosure. So it cost me $10-15 to for a plastic takeout container. Had I not looked at the customer copy of the bill I would have not only not known but I would have tipped based on the total which already included the additional gratuity charge (which was not disclosed on the merchant copy). This is so unnecessary and ruined what would have been a good experience. They said it was a "sharing charge" which I have experienced and applies when u have another diner with you and u decide to split an entree. Had they disclosed I would at least had the option to finish the meal. The saying "stepping over dollars to pick up pennies " seems to apply as this left such a bad taste I doubt I will return despite the fact the crab cake was delicious and the loaded baked potato was average (hardly loaded) Beware of the hidden gratuity for take home leftovers!!! Update to above: I did follow up with Angie this morning and she was very kind and offered to credit back my card for the extra gratuity. She also explained that I was misled about the "sharing charge" but they do automatically add 15% gratuity regardless of party size or quality of service. So I would give 4 stars for the food quality and 1 star for the way in which they present and charge gratuity. Tipping should remain at the discretion of the diner based on service and food quality otherwise just get rid of tipping and raise your prices

Delicious crab cake and friendly service…read more Visited Koco's for the famous crab cake and definitely worth it. Staff are friendly.

Koco's pub came on a strong recommendation for some friends; so I was excited to check them out on…read morea Friday evening. The bar is very vibrant and full of energy and color; they definitely nailed the aesthetic of walking into a beach front bar. Outside of the color and decor, I'd consider this a pretty 'no frills' bar. Definitely not a dive - but a very casual, come as you are kind of spot. Disclaimer: I'm not a fan of crab, so I didn't try their famous crabcakes. I had a few other dishes including their fried fish platter, jerk wings, and honey old bay wings. All the food was solid, not amazing, but good. My dad and brother both really enjoyed their crabcake entrees - so that's what you should be ordering if you pay Koco's a visit. Our server was really great; she was friendly, welcoming, attentive, and fast. She even told us the story of how the bar took on the name 'Koco's'; got to love little connection moments like that. As a con, the kitchen did close at 9ish that Friday so definitely plan to get here on the earlier side if you're looking for a meal. The bar did stay open later than 9p, but most guests and the staff cleaning crew were shutting things down around then. I think it would have felt a little awkward to stay past 9ish. Overall I had a good experience; I'd gladly go back if invited but wouldn't plan a trip here myself. Pro tip: Make a reservation ahead of time, especially on weekends. They are well known for those crabcakes and it can get pretty crowded.

I went into the Parkville location and was greeted by Callie. She was very knowledgeable about the…read moreseafood and a big help. great experience

Went in to get carry and Callie waited on me. She was lovely! Great service! Great food.read more

My go-to DoorDash place for crabs. I've ordered from here multiple times. I've tried males and…read morefemales. Crabs always seasoned well and a good temp. I may have like 1 or 2 duds out the batch but for the most part, they've been good to me.

This is probably one of the worst crab places to go. The crabs were mostly empty and extremely over…read morecooked! They were mushy and completely unappealing. The other issue is the customer service . The front cashier very nice and professional. Mackey the owner terrible. He wanted to over charge me for crabs that weren't the size I was paying for. Attitude was horrible and instead of give me xl and jumbo ! He have me xl and a small medium mix ! But called them jumbo. Still charged me for a large ... I guess anything for a dollar . I'm upset because this was a holiday I waited almost two hours for a total waste. I watched others come in after me and leave before me .... Mind you I ordered a dozen and a half crabs. Shame save yourself and never go here! Cashier should get a new job . 0/0

The collards had to much vinegar or something they didn't taste good. The scallops and tilapia had…read moreso much obay, and everything had to much salt. Th waitress was nice. Crabcake was filler.

I haven't had food from here in a couple of years now. They used to be on my side of town but moved…read moreacross town. My Husband had Dinner with his Siblings here and brought me back Food. I got their Fried Stuffed Crabmeat Shrimp, Collard Greens and Candied Yams and Bread Pudding for dessert. Everything was well seasoned and tasted delicious!! The food is well worth the visit.

I would say that the staff was really nice and the establishment was really clean. However the…read morecrabs were a strong no. They tasted old, they were over cooked and somehow the seasoning was brittle and bitter. The shrimp were also over cooked, I could get the shell off. $80.00 down the drain. I am truly surprised as they has a steady flow of traffic. I will wait for my normal spots to open up moving forward.

Second time ordering from this place and both were great experiences! Staff was friendly over the…read morephone and in person. Ordered a dozen large male crabs, 2 pounds of snow crab legs, and 2 corns for two people. The snow crab legs included regular melted butter as well. We did order garlic butter on the side too, but realized it wasn't included until we got home. Fortunately, the one regular butter ended up being sufficient enough for us anyway. The crabs were great! A decent size for large. I think next time I'd go for XL if I wanted to splurge. Both the crabs and snow crab legs were super heavily seasoned with old bay, which coming from a Marylander - was seasoned just right. You'll get a text when the order is ready, which I like, so you're not there sitting in the parking lot waiting. Speaking of parking lot, it can get a bit crazy crowded when it's busy. But luckily we were in and out quickly! Would definitely order again whenever I'm craving crabs.

The best thing about my meal: The onion rings were done perfectly. Crisp and tasty. I was greeted…read moreimmediately when I entered. There is a counter to order but no inside eating option. There is a table outside that you could sit at. With my double broiled crab platter, I also had potato salad. It could have used a hit of old bay or paprika to set it off. The crab cakes were ok. No filler, but not enough seasonings. You really do get a nice lump of a crab cake, but I would have preferred it to be more moist. I did get a side of tarter and cocktail sauce. The tartar sauce is homemade I think. I would have enjoyed it with more pickle juice and pickle and again a hit of paprika or old bay would really set it off. I recommend if you're not craving highly seasoned food, but tasty and well prepared.

A family friend told us about this spot. We only got to try them once but the crabs were awesome!…read moreThey had a special where we got like a bushel for $99. We couldn't even eat all the crabs. The service was top tier and they carried them to the car for us too! Can't wait until they open next season!

Truly a beautiful day of fun in the sun. I ventured out to Mama's on the Half Shell to celebrate…read moreoyster week and I was totally satisfied with the results. The Rockefeller oysters were the best I have had yet... the spinach and cheese stuffing was absolutely delicious. The gorgeous weather played a major role in how electric the atmosphere was, and the outside patio was jubilant and filled with patrons. Now for me the raw oyster tower selection pushed my experience over the top. The oysters were fresh and chilled to perfection. And for the record, the menu is filled with a lot more tasty dishes than just oysters... so I encourage you on the next nice day ( over the spring & summer ) to stop by Mama's on the Half Shell for an experience that won't disappoint.

Fantastic choice. We were pining for brunch on a busy Saturday afternoon and hadn't made a…read morereservation. Thankful that they were able to squeeze us in at a table at the top of the stairs. Good people watching--out the window to the folks outside below, but also into the kitchen just behind us. We observed a very well-run establishment. Several staff including the manager, who had a great sense of humor and kind-spiritedness, stopped by to check on us. We didnt end up ordering brunch since items on the other menus won us over very quixkly: the crab cake eggrolls (appetizer) and the crab grilled cheese (lunch). Being ambitious, we did ask the server to leave the menu behind, just in case. There was so much deliciousness to choose from But alas, we were satiated. To drink, we skipped the bottomless Mimosa and Bloody Mary and opted instead for a Blood Orange Margarita (which was more berry-like in color) and a Passion Fruit Mezcal Sour. Both were a tad sweet for our preference but very good otherwise. Would definitely recommend and hope to return.

My husband made surprise reservations to celebrate Valentine's Day and we came to True Chesapeake…read morefor the first time. I absolutely loved it, from the prompt service to the ambience to the local, delicious food, we had such a lovely dinner. I came for oysters and I got them. First we had a dozen raw oysters from the True Chesapeake farm, which were so fresh and flavorful. My favorite hands down was the Chunky Dunker oyster, gigantic and meaty. Then we had broiled oysters, you know, for some variety! They were fantastic. Dinner was fabulous, I had the scallops and my husband had the fish. We ate every single bite, and all but licked the plates clean. To finish, we had dessert cocktails - the Grasshopper tastes like an Andes mint - and we happily headed home with full bellies. I can't wait to come back and try more of the local seafood on offer!

Woah! I was blown away. This restaurant is the greatest…read moreI've been to lately in Baltimore. I walked in and I was immediately happy to be there. The bar and restaurant are beautiful. The apps were incredible. I absolutely loved the beet salad, steak tartare and the handmade spaghetti with clams. You can't go wrong with the brisket meal or their sides - whether it's the grilled chicken or the CAULIFLOWER. GET IT! The oysters were hyper local. Good but not the greatest as I prefer more northern. They have a great selection of oysters locally available so everyone could find one they'd like. I preferred one of them but they didn't identify which was which.