After our weekly stop at the Sunday Catonsville Farmers Market to stock up on fresh produce, we wandered over to The Fishmongers Daughter just as brunch service was beginning. The restaurant immediately makes a great impression. The space is bright, warm, and beautifully designed, with an open kitchen that lets you watch the team at work. We were greeted with genuine smiles and seated right away. Whether you prefer a high-top, traditional table, or a seat at the bar, there's a comfortable spot waiting. Although the name suggests a seafood-focused menu (and there are a few seafood offerings), brunch leans toward elevated classics with something for just about everyone. We started with coffee, and I'm glad we did. Their drip coffee comes from Chesapeake Roasters and was exceptionally smooth--rich without a hint of bitterness. I paired mine with a grapefruit juice, while my wife ordered a Carajillo (espresso and tequila), which was excellent... and effectively ended any plans for afternoon gardening. For brunch, I ordered the Eggs Florentine, and it was one of the better versions I've ever had. The hollandaise was silky and balanced, the poached eggs were perfectly cooked, and the confit potatoes on the side were phenomenal--crispy outside, creamy inside - really amazing. My wife chose the Late Spring Tartine, featuring jammy eggs, fresh greens, pickled onions, Middle Eastern roasted spices, and beautifully toasted bread. Every bite was fresh, colorful, and layered with flavor. The presentation of both dishes was restaurant-quality without feeling overly elaborate. One thing that stood out throughout the meal was the attention to detail. From the plating and ingredients to the warm hospitality and relaxed atmosphere, everything felt intentional. The Fishmongers Daughter delivers an elegant brunch experience that's refined without ever becoming stuffy or pretentious. It's the kind of place where you can enjoy exceptional food in a comfortable setting and leave already planning your next visit. read more

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Went on a lazy Tuesday afternoon. The lunch menu is quite reasonable- but Crabcakes are pricey! We ordered seafood quiche for a light meal which was served with a small spinach salad. The combo was more filling than it appears. We really wanted drinks so let's get to those! Our server Nichole was personable and knowledgeable. Truly delightful to talk to. My friend ordered Chardonnay and I ordered rum punch. 1st drink was great the 2nd I returned to the bartender who fixed me another. I love this space. While I enjoy a good Happy Hour, I've got the feeling this will be the go to spot for years to come. I plan on adding it to my rotation. It's a keeper! The space is beautiful- I can't wait to use the rooftop patio. read more

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Wow! They really did an amazing job with the renovations and putting this restaurant together. We've been so excited to visit, and it did not disappoint. Food: Started with the mussels and the broiled oysters "Nancy" style. Some of the best mussels/oysters I've had! You can't go wrong with either of these options. For the main meal we had a bowl of their crab soup and split the fish fillet of the day which was rockfish. It was definitely the best Md crab soup I've ever tried, and the flavors with the rockfish were just spectacular. They are experiencing some growing pains, so be prepared to have a longer meal. The food all came out great but it took a long time to get our cocktails, and we were finished before I received my last glass of wine. The servers are super nice so just make sure you go with some patience and expect a great time! read more

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Remarkable atmosphere, seafood, and staff. A new landmark in Catonsville! We're coming back next week for their July 4th ticketed feast and parade-watch! Everyone this side of Baltimore has been hopefully watching the methodical transformation of this solid plain brick wallpaper-warehouse into a new Faidley-family restaurant. Well, the fishmonger's daughter herself, Dayme Hahn, and her son Will, have landed The Fishmonger's Daughter modern premium seafood market, fine-dining restaurant, warm bar, and lovely bare-brick and 100-year-old pine event space squarely in the hearts of diners and neighbors. Lovely fresh seafood greeted us in the display to the right of the host's station. As we wait briefly for our reservation to be called, we studied the clever, fun, and attractive merchandise on shelves, while realizing we were watching as skilled staff was preparing dinner in front if us in a sparkling clean kitchen. And that steady guiding hand was the owner, Dayme, in an apron working side by side with her staff. The menu is seafood, with some steak and chicken entrees, in new yet traditional preparations, offering every course from soups, salads, and appetizers, to mains from sandwiches to entrée-dishes to whole fish. Our welcoming knowledgeable server knew their wines, listened, and made recommendations that hit the mark. My amateur opinions: The Chilean Sauvignon Blanc was crisp and bright and slightly tangy. The chilled red Italian Corvina was new to us, bold enough with fruit and light tannins yet light enough to complement seafood. The fried calamari appetizer was tender and fresh, lightly coated in crispy panko, with tasty sides of roasted mild-garlic creamy aioli and smoky red tomato coulis sauce. The panko-crusted Fishmonger's Sandwich was over-stuffed with lightly crusted thick crunchy tender hake, with ripe tomato and crisp lettuce, and a modest layer of Faidley's tartar sauce, somehow held in by a fresh pillowy bun. The Whole Fish Of The Day was seabass. We chose The Fillet Of The Day: several Maryland rockfish filets layered over a light and balanced bright-yellow curry corn-chowder puree, with field peas, small tender savory potatoes, juicy char-roasted tomato, and a little tang from summer pickle relish. The star of our dinner was this generous dish of tender pan-roasted filets, full of aromas and flavors. We ate luscious food and drank well-curated wine to our hearts' content. Yes, literally, a feeling of warm satisfaction. This owner, this family, this team, have crafted a treasure. And the restaurant full of the deeply-neighborly Catonsville community is a full participant in the remarkable experience that is Fishmonger's Daughter's fine yet "casual-friendly" dining. We suggest that reservations are recommended. There's valet parking available, and some dedicated spaces along the east side of the building. Oh, and please watch your step on the threshold, the step is nearly invisible. You might still have a chance at tickets to their 4th of July Parade Watch BBQ party! Special note: There's an elevator available to the deck and event level! read more

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After their soft launch in May (2026), my wife and I decided to try out Faidley's. The place was crowded, and despite arriving on time for our reservation, it was about 15 minutes before we were seated, and over 5 more before anyone came to greet us at the table to take drink orders. Maybe they're still figuring things out, especially during the dinner rush (it was definitely packed from 6:30-8:00), but when it's date night and your babysitter is on the clock, you count on the reservation being honored. Our waitress Gigi was great. Friendly and knowledgeable, and not afraid to give her honest opinion about several menu items - what she liked, what's good but nothing to write home about, etc. We appreciated that. Drinks - there is an extensive selection of drinks, mostly alcoholic but even a respectable list of mocktails. I got the Lupin III, which was a sour-style drink with a nice citrusy and boozy flavor, not bad. My wife got The Presitge, which was fantastic. Whiskey-forward with madeira and tobacco bitters and a smoke finish - would absolutely order this if I came back. My wife also got a dessert cocktail after our meal, the Carajillo, which is for coffee lovers. In addition to espresso, there was coffee liqueur and a light foam. Appetizers - My wife got the Maryland crap soup and I got the Oysters Vicente and the Fried Oyster Rockefeller. We agreed the soup wasn't bad - we've had better and we've had worse. Decent Maryland crab soup. The Rockefeller was a nice approach to a classic - creamy spinach with the fried oysters on top. Not bad, very well prepared. The star, and possibly my favorite dish of the whole night, was the Oysters Vicente. One of the topped broiled shells items, it was cooked just right, with a topping that was smoky, perfectly salty, and the right amount of acid and brine. I would absolutely get this again. My wife doesn't really care for oysters and even she agreed it was amazing. Mains - everyone told us that Faidley's has a great crabcake, so we figured we'd try it here. It was good, though a little room temperature upon arrival. My wife liked the potatoes and thought they were well-done. The other sides of cole slaw and tomatoes were special. I got the fish of the day, which was a rockfish with a curry corn puree with peas, tomatoes, tomatoes, and pickle relish. The fish was cooked well, but definitely underseasoned (if seasoned at all) - needed salt and/or acid. The bed of vegetables was tasty and also a little light on salt, but not totally lacking. Dessert - We got the brie cheesecake which was great. Would get again. The cherry sauce was on the side, which made it easy to apply as much or as little as desired. They split the cheesecake in two (see photo), making a fancy presentation and facilitating sharing. My wife doesn't like brie but thought it was subtle enough that she liked it. We only had room for the one, but some of the others sound great (I was tempted to get the trifle); our waitress said she goes mad for the cookies. Overall, it's a decent start. The restaurant is a little echoey but is very aesthetically pleasing. It gives off a fancy vibe but as of now, there is no dress code or anything that formal. Most were dressed in business casual but I also saw several tables with folks dressed in shorts, T-shirt, and baseball caps. So The Fishmonger's Daughter is as fancy as you want to make it. Some of the dishes were phenomenal, and others need some tweaking and finessing. It's busy now and hopefully they are able to improve the seating times. Utlimately, I'm optimistic about the newest place on Frederick Road. read more

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This place is incredible and worth checking out! The decor is amazing and there are so many fun details like the fish pitchers. The food was excellent - the calamari was crisp, the crab dip hot and bubbly. The entrees were excellent as well - the lobster roll was bright and not too heavy, the lobster pasta well seasoned with plenty of lobster. The desserts are out of this world - the Brie cheesecake especially. My only gripe was the service - it could be very slow at times. We went on a Friday at 5 and they were certainly busy, but at times it felt like things took way longer than needed - paying the check, for example. Overall, we had a great meal and would return. The service is the only thing keeping it from 5 stars. read more

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Having lived near the Chesapeake Bay for some years, knowing that place to get a great crabcake was essential. I came back for the weekend and ask a local, and this was at the top of the list. A bit noisy, but a gorgeous place, with excellent service, and excellent food should not be missed. Had an oyster stout, the crabcake, and then brie cheese cheesecake. An excellent meal all around read more

The Fishmonger’s Daughter - Now that's a proper crabcake - Seafood Near Me - Catonsville, Maryland

I'm glad that they've opened up nearby! I will definitely be returning. We had an earlier reservation and by the time we were most of the way through dinner the place was hopping! Even before that it was kind of hard to hear; this place is huge (and also very beautiful)! Drinks were great, I got the frozen rye and it was delicious and still quite boozy. Split the oysters viccente which were delicious and also split the soft shell crab (which was quite large) and whole fish. Everything was delicious and fresh and fairly priced. Service was great, our waiter was very helpful and when things got busy he always circled back to let us know he hadn't forgotten about us. We actually didn't realize this until the next day but we put in an order for collard greens that we never got, that's how much we enjoyed our time there. read more

The Fishmonger’s Daughter - Seafood Near Me - Catonsville, Maryland

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My critique of Baltimore crab cake restaurants is they may have the world's best crab cakes but all the sides and other dishes don't wow. All that's changed with fishmonger's daughter! In a beautiful (albeit noisy) space with lovely wood everything, with capable and friendly service, the food is the star! Standouts were the untraditional oysters Rockefeller, fried oysters on a bed of creamed spinach, the classic faidley's crabcake, and the warm chocolate chip cookies with milk. But there wasn't a miss. Highly recommend! Came here with friends of the faidley family so learned a lot about the history of faidleys and this new restaurant. read more

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What a gem in Catonsville! The Fishmonger's Daughter did not disappoint, everything we ordered was delicious - started with the chorizo mussels (not pictured), that we asked for extra bread for to soak up the broth after the mussels were finished. Our main course was the lobster roll and lobster pasta. Both were divine. The bread on the roll was soft and had glistening golden butter. The portions of the lobster on both dishes were great! Our only thought was that the portion of pasta could have been a little bit more. For dessert, we shared the banoffee crepe and it was the perfect ending to the night! Service was pretty good for a Friday night, we did have a later reservation so we were there around 8:30. The place is lovely with design that intertwined the restaurant's history (Faidley's) with its modern take - it was perfect for a double date and we will be back! read more

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Had an amazing experience here! We made reservations and were sat right by the window. There was 3 of us/ service is still a little slow since they just opened and they are still training people so we kept that in mind when we dined. We started with oysters and mussels which were delicious and we also had cocktails. Then we had the rockfish entree special and crab soup which was just the right amount of spice! I had the soft shell crab which was cooked perfectly. The sauce was amazing. Can't wait to go back again soon! Next time would like to sit at the bar which apparently you have to reserve as well. read more

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My husband and I stopped in for lunch after hearing about this new addition to Catonsville, and it exceeded every expectation. From the moment we arrived, the experience was outstanding. The food was absolutely delicious, the cocktails were perfectly crafted, and the service was exceptional. Katherine went above and beyond to make us feel welcome, providing attentive, friendly, and professional service throughout our visit. The atmosphere is just as impressive as the food. The bar and dining areas are beautifully designed, creating a warm, upscale, and inviting ambiance. We also had the opportunity to see the event space, and it was absolutely stunning, elegant, spacious, and perfect for special occasions. It's rare to find a restaurant that excels in every area, but this one truly delivers. If you're looking for amazing food, expertly made drinks, beautiful surroundings, and top-notch service, I highly recommend paying them a visit. We can't wait to come back! read more

Much to say and it's all great! Well worth the visit...adding this one to the rotation. Best to get res early as they are becoming popular and for good reason. Location is great, take a stroll before and or after dinner. Venue alone is impressive - they took their time with the very thoughtful and carefully executed design of the space. The look and feel are artfully accented by the themed reclaimed repurposed building materials and speak to the care and attention of the management team and investors vision. The staff were pleasant knowledgeable and genuinely attentive. The menu has a range of options and while we only tried the Rock Fish and Shrimp Salad Sandwich, thus far, they were both VERY nicely done; emphasis on the Rock Fish!! Complements to the Executive Chef and team for a well executed meal all around. The kitchen was fast, the food was fresh and expertly seasoned; no need for salt or pepper on the table. Great tequila selection beyond the typical celebrity distractions; try the G4 - if you didn't know ....now you do.... Special thanks to Keith for stopping by to check on us and sharing some of the storylines behind the design and menu. Love the purposeful artwork and exceptional event space. Looking forward to brining friends to enjoying a meal at table 1. Have to save room for dessert next visit... from what I could see they won't disappoint. read more

First time visiting and it was Father's Day brunch, like 3-4 days after their grand opening so a grain of salt needed. TLDR: food was good, service was friendly but slooooow. Will come back in a few weeks/months. The space is gorgeous and I was really excited based solely on the fact that I maintain the Faidley's crab cake I had from Lexington market like 15-20 years ago is the best I've ever had and I promise I have had a LOT of crab cakes in Maryland over the years. We were greeted and sat right away. Our waitress was great. Super friendly, knew the menu, wasn't afraid to make recommendations or point us in another direction (specifically when one of us commented we don't like sweet cocktails and then asked about the two sweetest cocktails on the menu ). We ordered drinks and apps pretty soon after we arrived while waiting for the tardy member of the group (there's always one!). I had the Contarito which was really good and tasted like a version of an orange crush. One of us got the Haber Spritz which was similar to an Aperol Spritiz but ended up being a little sweet for her taste at the end. The other got the That'll Do Pig cocktail which didn't really have any bacon flavor at all and just tasted like bourbon and maple. For apps we had the crab dip which was SO GOOD, comes with 3 pretzel breadstick things so we split one since there are 4 of us. The proportion of dip to bread was perfect for our group. We also did the Spring Salad which was ok but not my personal favorite. The pepita crunch is like granola which some will love and I didn't but generally the salad wasn't bad. Probably would try the Caesar if I came back but again that's really lore personal preference. For entrees, three of us had the crabcake sandwich which was *chef's kiss* amazing as expected. It's a good thing (for my wallet) I don't live closer or I'd be back frequently just for this. I got mine with fries which were good, nothing special but well seasoned and crispy. The other two got the coleslaw side which was flavorful but very...soupy? Lots of the mayo slaw juice to the point the slaw was like swimming in the little ramekin. Not a major issue at all but mentioning it for those that might want drier slaw. The fourth got the soft shell eggs Benedict and loved that also. The soft shell was only available in the Benedict for this brunch but it sounds like they may offer it other ways on other days or for dinner. The only downside on the food (and the reason it was 4 stars instead of 5) is that the entrees came out luke warm. Not cold, so certainly not worth sending anything back but they definitely had been sitting for awhile waiting for service. I'd also eat a crab cake real cold so again it was still delicious just not piping hot. Speaking of service, we were there for brunch and absolutely not in a hurry but we were there for just over 2 hours and it felt longer. For reference here is the breakdown: arrived at 1:35p, seated immediately, ordered apps/drinks at like 1:45p (because we were reviewing not delayed service), drinks arrived 1:55p, apps arrived 2:05p, not sure when we ordered entrees but I think around when the apps arrived, entrees arrived 2:35p. When we ordered entrees, we also ordered a bottle of wine from their list. Nothing fancy was on the lower end of the range but not the cheapest. Our server brought four wine glasses a few minutes after we ordered, let's say around 2:10p...and the wine never came. She was busy at other tables and we were waiting for our food so it wasn't great but not worth making a scene. She came over to check in when we were 1/2 of the way through eating our entrees to apologize and say she was waiting for the bottle to be brought out. We let her know that we didn't need the bottle anymore and would just get another cocktail since the wine seemed to be an issue. The key lime tart was fine but nothing special, probably would stick to the cookies next time but it was Father's Day and we had to let him choose. read more

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I am from North Carolina, down east, near oak Island. Seafood is something I love. The crab soup was really good. After that it seemed like the wheels fell off the wagon Service was slow and slower. The bar carries some off brand whiskey and vodka. They don't have Grey Goose or Jim Bean, just a little disappointed. Dinner, once it found its way to the table, was ok. The rockfish had a lot of the dark oily meat which I do not eat. Two things are still questionable. Why do they serve warm water? No ice. Also the chairs are extremely uncomfortable. I kid you not after 2 hours that chair is painful. Why they were selected for a restaurant is crazy. Who knows if they manage to stay open, maybe they can find what the customer wants. Last item is this place is loud! Conversation is best left at the sidewalk. read more

The crab dip was amazing. Tasted like my mom made it with incredible pretzels. We ordered the fish sandwich and a whole fish which were both delicious but could have used a tiny bit more seasoning. Not faulting them for that. I ordered the incredible rose (or something close to that name) and it was only okay but A for effort. Not an everyday place but def a place for special occasions. Server was great (Jesse) and everyone came to assist and ask if we were okay. read more

The Fishmonger’s Daughter - Whole fish - Seafood Near Me - Catonsville, Maryland

The food was also very good and so was the service. The decor was charming and the building had changed a lot since the old days of Plymouth Wallpaper. However, the noise level was noticeable even during the Thursday lunch service when it was about 60% occupied. We will go back but will follow the previous reviewer's recommendation and try for a bar table at the front or back. read more

Crab cake was mushy. They only fry them so you can't order a broiled one. It was lunch and the menu was very limited. Others in my party were unimpressed as well. I hope it's just that they are working out the kinks. read more