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    Mackey's Crab House

    3.3 (65 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood
    Closed 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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    Venus S.

    Used Uber Eats for delivery, took about 30mins, not hot but good enough to eat. Totally Satisfied my seafood craving without leaving the house. Be prepared to spend at least $25+ for delivery & service fees..

    2pc lake trout platter w/fries
    Kelvin J.

    Ordered the lake trout platter w/fries...nice big pieces of bone in trout, perfectly seasoned, not greasy, and fresh. I called in my order versus using Grubhub or Doordash, it's a lot quicker. The wait wasn't long, plus they call you when your order is ready.

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    Gita G.

    I finally tried this place for the first time the other day. I was actually going to the Mackey's Caribbean place next door, to get those good ole beef patties, but they were sold out, I guess you have to get those early because they sell out fast. So I opted for soul food next door. I ordered the 5 chicken wing meal with Ole Bay seasoning, they were so good, I didn't get fries as the side, I opted for the macaroni salad which was pretty good, a little sweet for my liking but decent. The wings were so good, I went back on yesterday, reordered the same thing, but got the Seafood salad as my extra side, along with the macaroni salad. I did have to pay extra but it was cool. The wings again were great, but the seafood salad was a little on the salty side, had lots of ole bay in it, I took that and mixed it with the macaroni salad, and to me the combination together was perfect.

    Thanks to uber eats Stuffed crab and seafood salad
    Renee B.

    Still hold 5 stars years later. Stopped in here this past Sunday. Called in an order for the stuffed crab when I was about 5 minutes away from the spot. Even thought they were busy, when I arrived my food was done. I just had to wait for it to be bagged. The lady at the counter had awesome customer service. I will continue to support this business. Check it out if you are in the area.

    Joseph F.

    This place has to my be favorite crab house. The crabs was extremely meaty and full of favor. Plus it's a BOB ( Black owned Business).

    Multiple charges but owner claims on ran once
    Elisa G.

    Went into this establishment to support black business. I ordered a stuffed shrimp and lump crab meal. 26.12

    Semaj R.

    Crabs were awesome very big and heavy. Called ahead so there was no waiting for our order to steam. I will definitely patronize them again.

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    Na H.

    We were craving crabs and decided to find a new place where we could go and pick them up to enjoy at home. We rolled the proverbial dice and Mackey's Crab House came up the winner. Although we had to travel from the west side to the east side of Bmore, the 30 trip was not in vain. Turns out this crab house has some of the tastiest steamed crustaceans in the Baltimore area. Upon arriving, we were at the corner of Moravia and Belair Rd traveling east on Moravia and our GPS said we were here, but we didn't see the business on either corner. Turns out it was located on Sanner Ave., a street that is, how can l describe, sorta off to the side of Moravia Rd. Once we crossed Belair Rd on Moravia, a quick look to the right showed the red colored building that was Mackey's. We parked on the street and went down a flight of stairs, which served as the entrance to Mackey's as well as a home, but a small sidewalk to the side took use directly to the business. There were folks sitting outside and some inside when we arrived. The outside and inside reminded me of a 1970's Baltimore corner store with its high counter that even now l had to stand on my toes to place the order. The lady was super pleasant. Since l didn't want to go all out and order an expensive dozen as this was my first time here, l decided to go with a half bushel of small/mediums female/males mixed for $75. If they didn't work out, l could give them away to someone who didn't have the knowledge to know what a good or bad crab tasted like. Anywhoo... not a bad deal and turns out someone was late picking up their order and we were offered it so no wait, plus the crabs were still popping hot! As we paid (they accept cash and plastic) we were given a free piece of craft paper to eat our crabs on (I was impressed). As we made our way back west, the aroma of those crabs was calling, so as soon as we go home, l rushed to the yard, spread out my paper and proceeded to dump crabs out and there were a few cobs of corn in the mix as well ( keep impressing me why don't you?). As l pulled apart the shell of my first one, and proceeded to eat the wonderful, sweet meat l had fallen in love. The seasoning was not your traditional spicy, salty blend, but more of a peppery spice blend with what seemed like a buttery coating, which was fine by me. I didn't experience the burning of the tissue on the insides of my mouth and no breakout due to a highly spiced seasoning. The crabs were a true mix, but were heavy and full of sweet meat complemented by that wonderful seasoning. I enjoyed my purchase and will def be back to Mackey's.

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    Charge me for items on Uber Eats However didn't give the driver all the items that I ordered ordered poor customer service

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    They have great crabs and good service. The people were friendly and crabs a good size. I will be visiting again.

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    1 hour wait to get 6 overcooked XL crabs abs steamed shrimp. Crabs were WAY over cooked and super salty! Shrimp was ok.

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    Order a dozen medium male crabs the sent small female crabs and they wasn't done won't be ordering from them again

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    4.4(1.5k reviews)
    3.3 miFells Point
    $$$
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    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

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    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.

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    4.0(1.5k reviews)
    3.6 miCanton
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    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.

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    Crab cakes are very good. Ordered the lump cake and ate it there. The soft shell crab sandwich is…read moremeh. For almost the same price, I'd get a 2nd crab cake. Loved the lump crab cakes so much that I ordered 4 (over $100) to bring to my cousins house for dinner. They were very explicit with heating instructions which I can tell they had pride in their food and don't want me to mess it up at home. Pricey but highly recommend.

    We made it in time to Faidley's Seafood at the Lexington Market before it closed at 5:30pm!…read more The two of us split the lump crab cake platter (market price $31.95 August 2025), the backfin crab cake platter​ (market price $21.95), and Maryland crab soup $6.50), with the selected sides: cucumber salad, potato salad, Cole slaw, and macaroni and cheese. The crab cakes were accompanied by a handful of greens, and heaping portions of the sides. The soup came with a handful of wrapped crackers - more than we knew what to do with! I preferred the lump crab cake, the sides were all good with the crisp cucumber salad and Cole slaw being pleasantly refreshing. The potato salad was the creamy sort. The shreds of crab was visibly evident in the veggie filled minestrone type soup, but not as evident in taste. It is always tough to get your fix of veggies on vacation, so I'd probably get the lump crab cake with cucumber salad and Cole slaw on another visit, or try one of their seasonal items.

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    4.1(3.8k reviews)
    3.8 miInner Harbor
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    The food was good however I do have some complaints. We came here expecting a simple cafe and when…read morewe ordered eggs and a few other things thinking the would be simple but instead they had a seasoning on them and were more gourmet. This place would be better if they told you there was a seasoning or topping on your meal. Overall I would eat here again but it is not my first pick.

    I don't know how anyone could give this place fewer than five stars; if I could, I would give it…read moresix! The food was absolutely amazing. I had the Southern Slammer Sandwich (with the grits) and my sister had the Fried Chicken, Biscuit and Gravy Omelet (with the hash browns). We couldn't stop saying how good they were! The service was on point, everyone was very nice, and the noise level was fine. Here is something I literally have never experienced anywhere else: My sister has a couple of food allergies and she gave the waitress a piece of paper where she listed out what she can and cannot have. A few minutes later, a lovely young woman (I think she said she was a manager) came out and discussed the list with my sister in detail, just to make sure the restaurant got it exactly right. My sister almost cried! As far as timing goes: They don't take reservations, but they have an efficient system -- when you arrive, they take down your name and phone number, tell you how long the wait will be, and then text you when it's your turn. They told us 40 minutes but it turned out to be only 20, so it's good we hadn't wandered too far away. Next time we're in Baltimore, we'll definitely be back.

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    Came here for a celebratory family dinner while visiting Baltimore for the first time, and we knew…read morewe had to try seafood since Maryland is famous for its blue crabs. We ordered the small raw seafood tower, the steamed seafood platter, and the lobster pasta from the large plates section. We are a family of four with a pretty big appetite, and it ended up being the perfect amount of food for us. Everything was delicious and incredibly fresh. The raw tower came with cocktail sauce, mignonette, horseradish, and lemon slices, and the steamed platter was served with melted butter and nicely seasoned spices. There was also hot sauce and Old Bay seasoning on the table so you could customize everything to your taste. Once the seafood arrived we got fully busy with our hands and all the tools provided, which honestly made the whole experience even more fun. I genuinely cannot pick a favorite because we enjoyed every single thing we ordered. I also tried the Orange Crush, which I learned is a Maryland vodka drink made with freshly crushed fruit juice. That drink was dangerous because it tasted just like orange juice, but the vodka definitely sneaks up on you. Since we were celebrating, dessert was on the house, which was such a thoughtful touch. We shared the cast iron baked cookie with salted caramel ice cream and it was the perfect ending to the meal. The cookie was crispy around the edges, soft and moist in the middle, and the slight saltiness from the ice cream paired so well with it. Our server, Lylah, was wonderful and made sure we always had everything we needed throughout the meal. This ended up being such a memorable dinner for our family. Highly recommend The Choptank for seafood, celebrations, and a fun dining experience in Baltimore.

    The food was good but the service was terrible. We sat down for a late lunch on a Sunday at 2 PM…read more It took over two hours to get our entrees and the place was not even a quarter full. The waitress made a bunch of mistakes that she never apologized for like not bringing a bottle of wine we ordered until an hour after we sat down, accidentally ordering an additional seafood platter and not removing it from the check, not including fries with a dish that came with them, then charging us extra for them when we asked her to please bring them. In total lunch took over 3 hours when it should have been half that at most. Good help is hard to find these days it seems.

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    The Choptank - The half and half soup is UH-MAZING!! (Half cream of crab and half Maryland crab) and the peach tea crush is delicious!!

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    The half and half soup is UH-MAZING!! (Half cream of crab and half Maryland crab) and the peach tea crush is delicious!!

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