I've been here a few times, and it never disappoints. The food is always fresh, and the service is excellent. The fettuccine could have used a bit more salt, which is to be expected, I also added a touch of hot sauce. The noodles were cooked to perfection, and it had a generous portion of lump crab. I highly recommend a table by the water, especially at sunset--it adds a beautiful view to your dining experience. One thing to note: if you park in the lot, there is a parking fee. read more

Rusty Scupper - Lump Crab Fettuccine - Seafood Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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My husband and I recently celebrated out four wedding anniversary with a little brunch date to the Rusty Scupper. Individually, we both visited the restaurant many years ago, so it was nice to give them another chance together. I must say, we really enjoyed ourselves and planned to return in the near future. One Sundays, the restaurant offers a brunch buffet with a few unlimited drink options. The theme this month for the brunch was Tex Mex, which was a pleasant surprise for me, as that is one of my favorite cuisines. The menu was very good and very filling. I always joke with my husband that biffets are really for me, because I can never seem to eat very much. But, I think after enjoying two plates of food and three sangrias, I got my money's worth! One of the biggest draws of the restaurant is the views! The harbor always gets a bad wrap, but the panoramic views offered at the the Rusty Scupper make you see the harbor in a much different light! I can just imagine how beautiful it is at night! read more

Amazing Views and Mouthwatering Crab plates. We came to Rusty Scupper for our one year wedding anniversary on our trip from Florida and after a long day we finally were seated and began our feast. The restaurant is beautiful with amazing views of the harbor. No matter where you sit you can view the harbor. One downfall is that when you arrive for your reservation (you should make reservations on open table), they cram you by the door without seating, and won't let you up until the notice is received by the hostess through her headset she/he then lets you walk up where they seat you. This waiting area is tight and awkward. The waiters are very nice and knowledgeable and the place is not cheap. The restaurant was very crowded, there is a bar that was open with about 10 seats. If you show up last minute consider sitting there. read more

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It was Mid. Parking was horrible. I did the lunch brunch...Its not like use to be. Food was just ok, my waiter was nice but if you ask me its not worth 70.00 per person Baltimore has better bunch-jazz spots. read more

We had a fantastic dinner here! We were looking for something unique to Baltimore and were so glad we ended up here. I requested a table by the window which we were able to get (although I wonder if they gave us one of the worst window tables with no view out of spite lol). The place is all decorated for Christmas which was awesome and pretty. Also the music was great. We had a great waiter (I believe his name was Michael) who gave great suggestions. The bread and spread was out of this world. So delicious and unique. We tried the crab cake, sea bass, scallops, blackened shrimp and ribeye. Everything was delicious. We ordered truffle fries but never got them but we laughed and were okay with it because we had over ordered and didn't get charged. We also loved the "charm city smash" drink they had. Very tasty! We were so full we didn't get dessert but I'm sure it would be good. We would definitely come back! read more

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On a recent trip to the Baltimore area, we had dinner at the Rusty Scupper. We made it in time for Happy Hour, so we took a seat in the bar before our reservation. I ordered the 1783 Old Fashioned and an order of Tempura Cauliflower. It was the perfect start. After we were sat at our table, I ordered the beet salad and the shrimp and grits. I enjoyed the roasted beets and squash, served with some goat cheese and pecan! I realized after dinner that the shrimp were not blackened, but they were fine. And the grits were smooth. The restaurant is pretty big and could accommodate large groups. There's the main dining room with a view out to the water and an outer patio. There is also additional seating upstairs. Our server and bartender were patient and attentive. read more

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We visit this place on Mother's Day & or Easter Sunday. The place has a buffet with breakfast and brunch items. omelette station, waffle station, raw bar with shrimp & oysters. A meat carving station with beef, ham, and lamb. They have 4-5 desserts in a separate area. All non-alcoholic and a limited set of alcoholic including mimosas, Bellinis, and sangrias. We continue to go every year but I believe $80 per person plus tip is steep. I'm a bigger guy but can't possibly consume enough to cover $80. I'm betting 99% of people don't get close. The employees are always very nice and the service is always 1st class. read more

Donta's service was excellent. He was really knowledgeable about the menu and provided us some great recommendations. I loved the Spanish octopus and the crab cake starters. Everything was delicious from the cocktails to our entrees- (Cajun Chilean Sea Bass and Pan Seared Scallops). I have no complaints. I'll be back. read more

Great seafood restaurant with views of the inner harbor. Service was great. We had appetizers from the lunch menu. I highly recommend the warm Chesapeake Crab Dip. It was incredible. read more

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I visited on the last weekend of August and I must say I am now a fan! I was really excited to try this place from all of the accounts that people were telling me. This place was getting rave reviews by word-of-mouth. So that made me even eager to try. It was my mother's birthday and she had also heard great reviews so this was her restaurant of choice. She decided to do a Sunday, which on this day they normally have brunch and a live band. The live band really set the mood and the tone for a beautiful Sunday afternoon. Now, the food selection! They had a range of choices. I also discovered looking at their menu online that each month they have a theme of food that they cook. August was a Mediterranean theme. So they had an area which you could make your own lamb, Gyro and chicken kebabs. They also have a really good fresh Greek salad area. My favorite was the prime rib! It was seasoned to perfection. Coming in a strong second was the lamb meatballs. They tasted really good. I also was impressed to see a small raw bar area that had shrimp and fresh oysters. Overall, I really enjoyed my experience there and would definitely return. The service was also pretty good. We had a large party and it was also kinda loud between the music and everyone in the vicinity. I could definitely see myself going on a different day where it was less crowded for more intimate setting the food on the dinner. Menu looks amazing too. read more

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The food was fantastic, ambience absolutely stunning, and our waitress Ashley totally hit it out of the park not only with her service, but also with her sense of humor And not only is she a great waitress, but she was also a fantastic photographer taking pictures for us to remember our wonderful experience here. read more

Rusty Scupper - Seafood Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

On a visit to Baltimore to see my cousin, we decided to eat here. My cousin had not been to the restaurant in several years and it was my first time. The crab dip was very filling and flavorful! I really enjoyed the calamari. It was flash fried so you could still taste the great flavor of the fish. I also had the lump crab fettuccine. It was full of crab and had some great tasting and complex flavors. Our server, Myra, was so sweet and made great suggestions and had great service overall. We cannot wait to return for the live Jazz band! read more

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When in Baltimore, I want crab cakes. This was on several lists for best in Baltimore. I thought they were good but the grain mustard beurre blanc was slightly sweet and I didn't care for that much. Mashed potatoes were very good and I substituted fries for the green beans. Yes, I had two potato dishes and my wife made fun of me for it. I love fries with old bay and these were very good. I've only been to two places in Baltimore for crab cakes but I felt the ones at Chop Tank were fantastic and liked them a lot better than these. My wife had the chargrilled rock fish, Maryland style. It was good and we definitely enjoyed rock fish, which we had never had before. Service was excellent and the overall meal was a very good experience. read more

Rusty Scupper - Crab cakes with fries and mashed potatoes. - Seafood Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Gorgeous view of the bay, even better crab cakes, and a good happy hour! Seriously, crab bakes were lump crab with only a light breading and a perfect mustard sauce that slightly cut the fat of the butter without being so sitting that you couldn't taste the crab. If I were staying longer, I would go back for seconds! read more

Rusty Scupper - Crab cake and shrimp skewer with bacon collard greens - Seafood Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

As many years as I've lived in the area and driven past this place, I was finally able to step inside for a friend's birthday dinner. Not sure why they charge for parking but walking inside, the waterfall wall was gorgeous and we were greeted by a host at the top of the steps. I thought the overall ambience was upscale but a bit outdated. The views of the boats and harbor make up for that however. The service was great from start to finish and everything we ordered came out pretty fast. We all agreed however though that our food was a bit under seasoned. Everything looked really good but lacked a bit of flavor. Drinks were beautiful and very delish. Had a cheesecake for dessert. All in all I wasn't disappointed and my curiosity has been cured. read more

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Rusty Scupper's location on Baltimore Harbor is very nice. The water view and ambience is impressive. Unfortunately, the Sunday brunch didn't live up to the price tag for me. While there's a large selection and monthly themes, the overall quality was mediocre. The carving station lacked seasoning many dishes were just average. The mimosas and cocktails were not as flavorful as expected. At this price point, I anticipated fresher flavors and a more memorable dining experience. The service was good, attentive and friendly. You'll leave impressed by the view, but not necessarily by the food. read more

What a beautiful restaurant with panoramic harbor view, rusty interior decor and comfortable atmosphere. We enjoyed everything we ordered from crab appetizer, oysters, tuna appetizer, to steak dinner, crab cakes, scallop with crab meat and pasta. Seafood were fresh. Seasonings were on point. And top notch service. We enjoyed our dining experience very much and will certainly return. Highly recommended by @WineDinenVacay As for parking, they have a paid garage for this restaurant as you are getting to the restaurant. read more

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First brunch buffet experience but note that I did visit this place for dinner and didn't write a review until now. Anyway, here it goes! The staff here were super friendly, shoutout out to Alex for taking care of our table. Ambiance: I love that this place overlooks the beautiful harbor and on a perfect day, it's the most peaceful thing to look at whether from your table or the benches outside. Food and drinks: we were there on Mother's Day for their brunch buffet which was $79 per person with unlimited mimosas, peach bellini, juices, sweet tea, coffee, or tea. I ordered the peach bellini and it was absolutely refreshing. Some of my family ordered the mimosas and they enjoy it. Other family members ordered the sweet tea and juices and they enjoyed their beverages. Buffet selection: my favs from the buffet: Spiced roasted salmon with Lobster Creme & Aleppo Chili P.E.I. Mussels alla Puttanesca Cheesy grits with scallops Prime ribs Shucked local oysters Favorite dessert: crème brûlée Least favorite: fried Brussels sprouts- they were way too oily. Overall, I enjoyed the time with my family and buffet options but I was not too fond of some of the selections because they were either too oily or not flavorful. read more

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Pretty good crab cake but overpriced and touristy. Service was fine and view was beautiful. Would not return over other seafood places on the harbor. read more

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My dad came to town for a visit and he wanted seafood, so I knew that the Rusty Scupper would be a good place to take him. We had the calamari as an appetizer, and it came out hot, fresh, and flavorful. I had the chargrilled mahi-mahi with mashed potatoes and grilled vegetables and this was a delicious and healthy dinner just like I was looking for. I also had an Old Fashioned cocktail that was delicious as well. Our server was attentive, knowledgeable, and kind. The view out over the Inner Harbor is a beautiful setting for an enjoyable meal. Great experience all around. read more

Rusty Scupper - Chargrilled Mahi-Mahi with mashed potatoes and grilled vegetables - Seafood Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I came here for the happy hour, which is allowed only on the bar and the hightops on a first come first serve basis. I got in right before 6pm and got the last spot. They were so kind and rearranged things to make it more comfortable for me. The service continued to be great when I wanted to try the acclaimed crab cake from the regular menu and the bartender advised that I get the crab cake sandwich from the HH menu since it's the same size. Crab cake was good and the mustard-like sauce was tasty indeed. The outside was a little too crispy and dried out some pieces but overall solid crab cake. The brioche bun was nicely toasted and buttery, and came with tomato and lettuce too. I also got the crab hush puppies off the HH menu. It was slightly dried out but still tasty although I don't know that I'd order it again. I had a glass of Moscato which wasn't syrup but certainly sweet. I'd come back again - weekday dinners had a nice vibe, not too crowded or loud with a great view of the harbor. read more

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Online reservation was quick and easy. We had a reservation for 5:00pm, but ran a little late . We arrived at 5:15om and were seated immediately. At the time of arrival, there weren't too many people dining. It was the day after Christmas for a birthday dinner. I ordered the crab over steak special and it was good. It came with mashed potatoes and string beans. Wait time was minimal. Our waitress was attentive and pleasant. I received a complimentary dessert. The view was amazing. If I'm in the area again, I'd definitely return since we don't have this restaurant in the Bay Area anymore. read more

Rusty Scupper - View walking up the stairway. - Seafood Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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On travel with a colleague and this joint was on his list! Started out with the calamari... flash fried crispy coating over a decent portion of squid..tubes and tentacles. Served with a marinara and tartar...both good options. I opted for the private labeled amber...good local brew! I couldn't avoid the lump crab cakes...I had a hard time finding any filler! Served with seasoned beans and creamy mashed potatoes...huge portion! I was stuffed already, but the waiter mentioned butter cake, and I was sold... wonderful dense cake with strawberries and topped with ice cream. Wonderful! Ambiance is swashbuckling seaside, service was friendly and helpful, and prices are in line with area. read more

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Buffet style with good food. - dessert section - waffle station - carved meat station - breakfast and lunch type options Don't forget the brunch is bottomless: mimosas, Bellini or champagne Live music The crowd was friendly! A lot of people directly from church. After enjoying our food we walked around the water. read more

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It's a very nice place in the marina with lovely views! We had shrimp cocktail, crab cakes and octopus and all were delicious. Our server was named Chrissy and she was wonderful. She went over the menu so diligently and she explained everything clearly and she made excellent recommendations. She even told me where to buy her cute pink glitter pen with a diamond on top of it! The crab cakes were Especially Fabulous! read more

We finished family and revisited this resturant that I was in in 2003. It is just as awesome as it was. We had the Baltimore fish fry. I was delicious . We had a good dinner salad also. The view of the water and the dining experience was awesome . There were many windows to see the view , The servers were nice, we had a reservation and they were getting busier as we left. We walked outside and it was amazing read more

Rusty Scupper - Inside resturant and view - Seafood Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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We had a pleasant drink here while waiting for our reservation at a nearby Syrian restaurant. The place was mostly empty so early in the dinner hour so the maitre d' was willing to give us a nice table by the window with our assurance that we would be gone in less than an hour. Lovely view across the inner harbor. Drinks were fine, and when our server learned that we were celebrating our 40th anniversary he offered to comp us glasses of champagne. But with dinner still to come we exercised self-discipline and said no read more

When they say the best crab cakes in Baltimore they're not joking. Filled with huge chunks of lump crab meat - almost brought tears to my daughter's eyes they were so good. Great service as well. Pricy but worth it. read more

We booked a private party at the Rusty Scupper and could not have had a better experience. The catering manager was easy to work with and very communicative throughout the process. Our private wait and bar staff were friendly and made our group feel very welcome. Food was well-prepared and, quite frankly, delicious. I loved that we had access to the outside patio for drinks, photos and gazing at the bay. Thanks Rusty Scupper for an unforgettable evening! read more

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Food was amazing. The service 8/10, and the ambiance 8/10. Love the free parking for downtown. This place is a must see for yourself.

Great restaurant and their stuffed shrimp is to die for. Love their dessert of crème brûlée and a great memory now that no longer living in Maryland. Pricey but worth it. read more

This was my 1st time dining at the Rusty Scupper restaurant and when I tell you the experience was up to par it was above and beyond my expectations! The bartender John made the experience even more pleasurable suggesting the good eats like the grilled octopus that melted in my mouth to the tropical tasty Scupper sunset cocktails. The food and service were excellent with great harbor views! As someone who travels often and considers themselves a bit of a foodie, definitely next time you're in the Baltimore Harbor area check out the Rusty Scupper for a bite you won't regret it! read more

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Rusty Scupper is a long time favorite!! The food is consistently amazing! The ambiance on the Inner Harbor, day or night makes for the perfect dining scape. What makes this latest visit absolutely outstanding was our server, Ashley. Her attention to detail, friendliness and overall care of us as guests made for a great reunion with Rusty Scupper. read more

Rusty Scupper - Crab dip, Parmesan truffle fries and fresh oysters. - Seafood Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Beautiful dining area by the Harbor , the food also is excellent & the servers are very professional & nice , my Fillet & shrimp was amazing read more

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The food was great. The filet mignon is so tender and it's very filling. The waitress was nice and the food took a little bit, but it was worth waiting for. There was also nice music playing in the background. The calamari is also phenomenal. There was also a beautiful view of the lake, but the ice cream was not good at all. read more

Rusty Scupper - Filet Mignon 7 oz. With Mashed Potatoes and green beans - Seafood Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Great food, fast and impeccable service! Kevin was a very knowledgeable and attentive waiter. read more

Rusty Scupper - Chesapeake Rockfish w/lump crab & vegetables and calamari appetizer. - Seafood Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Such amazing food and the ambiance was fabulous! I did order the steak which was overcooked, but they quickly switched it out for the sea bass that was fabulous. read more

Amazing crab dip. Lunch was excellent. Service was great with excellent recommendations. Nice location on the Inner Harbor.

I and a group of friends went for Sunday brunch. They had a wide selection/ variety of choices. The service was a bit off. Our waitress did forget our silverware a few times and who got what drink, but overall it was a very nice brunch with amazing views. This place is a Baltimore staple restaurant. read more

Came in for dinner last night with a party of Six. The place has a cool Nautical vibe to it. Our server was so nice and made some recommendations. The appetizers and entrees came out in a timely fashion and the food was delicious! i'd highly recommend this place. read more

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