You need to stop scrolling and give me your eyes cause you got to read this review…read more ***Special edition, excited Southerner best food by far in Maryland to date*** It's Friday night, we wanna try something we haven't gone to yet..we end up in Perry Hall and we go to Lib's Grill.. so this location is right down from Liberatore's Ristorante A glass of Cabernet, J got a lemon basil crush Split 6 LGO MD raw oysters big juicy and so flavorful Got the crab deviled eggs, eyes rolled back in our head y'all.. But Here's where it just got interesting Vodka chicken Parmesan.. sounds simple right I Cannot Express the TBO J and I both had with our first bite.. When I tell you that the Pasta, I mean the noodles y'all, the pasta was the best pasta we've ever had...amazing and then the chicken Parm was juicy, crisp on the outside, baked cheesy on top... just probably the best chicken Parm we've ever had.. put two of them together and I just can't even finish thi..... Okay just kidding, I've got to finish to tell you about the amazing people behind the incredible food.. We told Patrina that we weren't from around here and it was our first time at Lib's.. She was the best first impression you could have had... told us the history of the Lib family how they are the Perry Hall staple of the area. Vic was our server and he was wonderful, answering questions and very knowledgeable. Michelle was the mgr on the evening we were there and came out when we wanted to rave over the meal... when she found out we were new to the area, she came back to the table with her top picks for dining in the area. Really... wow! The deck was enclosed but was an open space that made you feel like you were outside without the draft. I could go on and on, but really, stop reading and navigate here Right now What makes you think I'm kidding Put down that mediocre food This is way better than what your stuffing your face with Y'all

2/15/26 Update!…read more Lib's Grill has become our regular pit stop on the way to D.C. We have become "regulars" and our server that we ask for every time, (Brenna) is a bright light and always provides us with amazing service that keeps us coming back! We all enjoyed our lunch and I have to say, Lib's Grill was rocking! It was President's Weekend Holiday and every table was taken for brunch/lunch. Our meals, once again were all really good and service was top notch. Thank you, Brenna, (and team), for making our meal a memorable one, once again. I'll provide some updated photos to keep this review as fresh as the food and service! :)

One of the best meals we had in Baltimore…read more We ordered the Jumbo Lump Crab Cake, the Maryland Crab Soup, and the Seafood Hot Combo. The crab cake absolutely lived up to its reputation--packed with large, sweet pieces of crab meat and very little filler. It was fresh, flavorful, and surprisingly light. I finally understood why Maryland is so proud of its crab cakes. The Maryland Crab Soup was hearty and comforting, with plenty of vegetables and crab flavor. The Seafood Combo was generous and perfect for sharing after a long day of exploring the city. The restaurant was busy but well organized, and the staff were friendly and efficient. The atmosphere felt lively without being overwhelming. After lunch, we took a short walk to Fells Point and spent the afternoon exploring the neighborhood, which made it a perfect Baltimore experience. If you're visiting Baltimore for the first time and want to try an authentic Maryland crab cake, this is definitely a place worth visiting.

We visited on Saturday evening to celebrate our anniversary, but I have to admit, I left feeling a…read morebit disappointed. This was my second time at the restaurant; the first experience was fantastic with top-notch service. I later discovered that our previous server was the owner's son, which explains why the service was top-tier. This time, we were greeted warmly by the host, which was a nice touch. However, after being seated, I waited 15-20 minutes while tables that arrived after us were served. When I finally got the attention of our server, Pedro, he took our order promptly, and I enjoyed my meal, especially the cream of crab soup, even if it was a bit on the warm side. My only issue was feeling rushed, as it seemed like Pedro focused more on his other tables. I had really bragged about this place to my partner, so I was hoping for a similar experience to my first visit.

3/31/2026 I had a 6 year hiatus from this place but was…read morereally craving a seafood boil. Apon entering we were greeted and sat. Clean booths with plenty of action bar was fun and tables started to fill. I started with some oysters which tasted fresh but not a lot of flavor going on which was disappointing. The boil came out and compared to other spots this just seems like they don't sit it in the sauce enough to soak up the flavors poured in. All food was fresh but I was really looking for that deep flavor aspect. The portion sizes are amazing though and everything was so good. The lemonade both strawberry and regular hit! Our server Draven was spot on with the service managing us and a bunch of other tables he really made the experience comfortable. I love that they have the addition of the sink outside the bathroom so after eating up I can just clean up real fast (don't forget the lemons) Bathroom rating: women's 5/5 men's 2/5

Ended up here, happy hour on a Thursday. Free, Parking in front of the establishment…read more Eileen was a great waitress! Their happy hour food and prices were great! I'm used to the H&R around my way, where I would only get 4 pieces of food per happy hour order - Here, it was nearly DOUBLE for the same price!

Our first time at Schultz's Crab House in Essex. We started with a cup of nicely seasoned gumbo and…read morea cup of creamy crab bisque. We think the bisque was made with a roux as the base. We hade the roughy stuffed with crabmeat. It was salty, but still delicious! Sides of baked potato and pickled beets! Our other entree was crab cakes. Lots of lump crab. Good flavor. We didn't have time for dessert. An assortment of beers on tap and by the bottle. Friendly and attentive service from Stephanie. Nice atmosphere. Traditional wood paneling. Ample street parking

We got to the restaurant and were seated after waiting several minutes. After sitting at our table…read morefor 10-15 minutes, the server came to take our drink order. Everyone got their drinks except for me - I had to ask for it (unsweet tea) multiple times before she finally brought it. We planted our order and the waitress brought out everyone's food except for mine; by the time I finally got my food everyone was almost done eating their meals. The crab cakes were good, but cold when it was finally brought out to me. We ordered an appetizer that was brought out after we were all done eating. The server kept saying she wasn't supposed to be working and made us feel like she didn't want to be there. The restaurant had a nice vibe, but the lack of service really was off-putting. I don't think I would go here again, plenty of other places that care about their costumers.

A worthwhile visit if you're in Baltimore and are looking for a good meal. It is not often that I…read moream impressed, but this place did well. The service was prompt and efficient. Loved the atmosphere. Expect to put down at least $30 which was worth it. Fried Chesapeake Oysters with the dent corn hominy was excellent. I wish I did not have to share this appetizer. The Block Island Scallops over the Narragansett succotash was perfect. The scallops nicely seared, and the succotash was excellent and did well with the scallops. The Eastern Shore Crab Cake was large and perfect. Nicely prepared. The zucchini that came with it was also done well and not overly seasoned. The potato salad was a surprise. Not expecting much, it was one of my favorites, and I wish I could have a plate full of it to chow down. Make it a day and visit this establishment and enjoy the day. When I am Baltimore again, I'll consider stopping by for a nice meal.

We were up in Baltimore for a quick weekend away and after getting several recommendations for…read moreThames Street, we went there for Brunch. I've been giving out a lot of 5 stars recently, but this is a place that really deserves it. It's a must visit. It'd been many moons since I had escargot, so I got it. Despite one cooked snail being basically impossible to scrape out and my fine motor dexterity isn't great, it was delightful. My wife loved her seafood stew. Our shared side of the grilled Zucchini (definitely enough to share) was also a highlight. We've been raving about our fried clam sandwich and lobster roll since. Both were amazing; my wife said it was the best lobster roll she's had (we've never been to maine or anywhere known for lobster). The dessert passion fruit pie was a great way to end, also shared, but the crust was a little too thick and the dollop on top did kind of over power the curd. The birthday sprinkles (it wasnt either of our birthdays) were cute. We will be back. Especially to try the raw bar (We're pregnant and didnt want to risk it).

I decided to stop in while at the bakery nearby because I love my seafood. This place was clean and…read morethe seafood smell wasn't potent which let me know they have fresh seafood. I decided to order the fried shrimp platter. This places chooses to butterfly their shrimp and that's okay. The hush puppies are phenomenal please keep it up! The fried were crinkle and hot, yum, the fried shrimp were good, I only recommend some more seasoning and this Will take them out of the park! The guy was nice and friendly to me. To will be back to order steamed snow crab or steamed blue crab

I don't know if I should put this review here or if I should start a whole new page because I…read morevisited the Dundalk location, on German Hill Road (Al's was there last summer). I suspect Captain Jim runs his ships all the same, no matter where they are located, so I'll put it here - but if the Captain is still in the same spot next year, I'll start the new Yelp page then. My grandfather lived in Dundalk all his life, and he was a tremendously important person in my life. He passed some time ago and is buried at... one of those cemeteries on German Hill, right across the street from Captain Jim's. I like to visit him on his birthday, and Christmas if I have the chance. This year would have been his 99th birthday. I put a box of Butterfinger candies on his headstone because they were his favorite, and decided that I would get some steamed crabs in his honor because they were also one of his favorite things (and I had the money). We were originally going to get the crabs somewhere else, but figured, 'hey, Captain Jim's is right here. Why not give them a try?' We weren't disappointed. It took about 20 minutes for them to freshly steam 3 dozen small males, and a pound of shrimp for us. It wasn't much more than $50 (which is what I had on hand from my grandmother, who has been without my grandfather for at least 15 years now). The scent of the (I'm guessing) J.O2 seasoning filled our van, and the steam from the crabs actually fogged our windows. I spent about 8 hours picking crabs. I find the activity so calming, and could do it all the time if my arthritic elbows and shoulders didn't throw an absolute fit the next day. The crabs were delicious and made me happy, and isn't that the point? We got two different butters to dip the crab in, but that's not really my thing. My boyfriend said that the plain butter tasted woody, and he didn't like that, but the garlic butter was a hit and he has used the leftover butter to make at least one dinner so far. The shrimp were lovely, and came with cocktail sauce, and steamed onions because what's the point of steamed shrimp if not to get some onions as well? I think we did right by my grandfather. Would recommend

This new Conrad's in Perry hall is wonderful the lighting, the space they have an outside patio…read morewhich I can't wait to see in the summer. I came here for crabs on a Saturday afternoon with my friends. Our server Brittany was wonderful , the crabs came out piping hot and so flavorful I can't wait to come back during the warmer months

I will start with the good. We ordered the stuffed shrimp and fried shrimp plates. Food tasted…read morereally good. My only complaint is that my fries were not hot. The server seemed really overwhelmed. Forehead glistened, seemed rushed in every engagement with our table, didn't bring water until we asked. My guess is that she had too many tables. It took 10 minutes after we were seated for her to take our dinner order. I had to wait another 10 minutes for her to bring out the one beer.that we ordered. The food came out within reason which was a relief. Customers should be aware that this place is really loud. This isn't a complaint. It's purely a warning to those who may be looking for a quaint dinner experience. There is loud music in the background, other customers are banging tables/crabs with mallets, and the space is crowded with people trying to talk over the background noise.

Best crabs, great service and pleasant, attentive staff. We love coming there alot. It is very…read moreenjoyable and relaxing.

Don't bother....I was a semi-regular before tonight. Friday night the lady forgot to run my card…read moreeven though I signed and left a $20 tip on an $80 bill. I went back tonight, was treated like a dine & dash thief even after presenting and having my card run again. I then received substandard crabs and an attitude for my cooperation. Why would i ever want to be subjected to this when I am dropping over $100 per meal to this establishment a couple of times a month?