This place is awesome, what a find. Service and the food was really great and you can sit on the water if you want.

Hidden Gem in the Dundalk area. Nice vibes and nice atmosphere. Reasonably priced food and drinks and good quality drinks. read more

The Hard Yacht Cafe - American Near Me - Dundalk, Maryland

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We traveled over an hour to see our favorite duo in a flash flood and did not see the entertainment. The duo drove through the treacherous storm, had two tires start reporting low pressure on the way, and dealt with flooding but still showed. They arrived a couple minutes before go time but were set up by 6:08. Only 8 minutes late despite the circumstances. The manager was incredibly rude and told them they could leave. So the 20 of us packed up and left. I tried reasoning with the manager and he said that's great, but they were set to sing eight minutes ago. He was incredibly unprofessional and this establishment will never receive our patronage again. The waitstaff was extremely apologetic. I hope they treat them better than their entertainment and customers. If you follow our favorite duo, then please keep this in mind next time you're looking for someplace to go. read more

Food is always amazing, drinks too. Music inside can be incredible too loud it hold a conversation. Most of the wait staff are professional and attentive to the whole table, not just the men. Had several issues with one waitress in particular who would let everyone else's drink go empty but my husband. She knows she was wrong and now ignores the females all together at the table. We make sure not to get her anymore. Horrible customer services, being rude to female guests.... Everything else is A+ read more

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Hard Yacht Cafe was great for brunch after church service. They're right on the docks! Might be a little hard to find as the parking is also within a shipyard. I liked how fast my service was and the girls hosting/serving were very attentive the whole time. It's a really nice cafe that really gives you home-town diner mood. I ordered steak and eggs with a side of mozerella and the portions were huge! read more

My last day in Baltimore I wanted to try this spot after having it recommended to me. I'm really happy it wasn't super hot or raining because they had live music which I'm not a fan of. I like to talk and joke when I'm eating with friends and family, the music was super loud ( Yes, I'm old AF ) so I'm glad we could sit outside. Everyone from the hostess, to the waitresses were all very friendly. Our waitress Tiffany was an absolute Gem. She had a great sense of humor and even tolerated my constant jokes and smart comments. :) Everyone enjoyed their food and we are everything that was served. I think there was like 3 fried pickles left and that was it. The food was great!!! I ordered one of the Fathers Day drink specials, which I thought tasted good, but could have used another shot or two of Tequila. Then again, I think a shot of Tequila needs more Tequila in it. :) read more

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I heard about crushes in buckets and I was immediately sold. Came here for the first time and it was such a fun environment, somehow we happened to watch Preakness, an Orioles game, and Sumo wrestling all in one sitting. The Cran-Orange and Sour Berry crushes were my favorite and I shared the Nachos Grande + crab dip. I fear coming back for happy hour will be extremely necessary. read more

The Hard Yacht Cafe - nachos grande & crushes - American Near Me - Dundalk, Maryland

Horrible communication,scheduling and managing from management to employees. Don't work here don't work here don't work here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

a trip to the hard yacht cafe isn't complete without getting one of the giant crushes and the ahi tuna nachos! the service there was pretty good except i was slightly confused on the rules of what to wear. while eating outside on the wooden dock on a hot day and busy day, nothing was said when i was wearing my shorts and bathing suit top but on a warm day when there was no one there, a guy told its not allowed while i was sitting over on the side picnic tables. other than that i really liked the food and atmosphere there! read more

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Tonight a group of my coworkers and I joined together to have a good time out. One of my colleagues chose this location and we all agreed. It was an amazing time. We had a party of about 12 and we were together in the back behind the musical talent for the evening. The food was delicious and very filling. The service staff was very friendly and polite. I have now found a new place to go for lunch and dinner. read more

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Good food, great service. Staff very friendly. Music is always good. The place to watch the baltimore games wether baseball or football. They have great breakfast too. read more

The Hard Yacht Cafe - Me and my buddy have a great time at the Hard yacht - American Near Me - Dundalk, Maryland

The food was very good. I changed up the nachos a bit and it came out just how I ordered. Fresh ingredients and they use queso cheese! I added grilled shrimp and avocado slices and removed jalapeños. I dined in during Taco Tuesday so the nachos were $5 plus my add ons... definitely a great price and good size portion. Staff was attentive. The smell walking up to the building is very fishy like, but I guess that is to be expected. Place has no new decor, more so outdated fishermen look... I would definitely return. You can't beat the weekday special prices and portion size. Parking is available on a messy lot. Better parking is available across from the residential housing. Note: Taco Tuesdays includes half off tacos and other non-taco items were $5 to $7 and drinks were also discounted. They have specials daily read more

This place was so good, we ate here 2 nights in a row. The shrimp salad wrap was surprisingly good, the perfect amount of seasoning, the shrimp were plump and fresh and all wrapped perfectly. I would actually skip the conch fritters, I tried them because it looked like a novelty here, but it wasn't my style. The Baltimore Bomb dessert wasn't really my style either, for some reason it tasted like coconut to me, but I had to try it since it was a "local specialty." The steak in the steak quesadilla was really tender and flavorful. They were generous with the steak in the quesadilla as well. The shrimp taco was delicious also, the waitress (I think her name was Miranda) also put all the sauces and toppings on the side for my picky child. Service was great, Miranda was attentive and recognized us the second night we stopped by. They have live music and both nights sounded great, the singer/band was really upbeat and added some liveliness to the night. Glad I was able to find this place through Harvest Hosts while traveling. read more

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I asked my husband to pick someplace for lunch we had never been before. That's how we arrived here, plus looking up the reviews. This restaurant is on the waterfront of Bear Creek, and wow! What a beautiful view on this crisp, clear day. Surrounded by yachts and boats still shrinkwrapped. There is plenty of outside dining on the pier Inside, it looks like a dive. I'm just thinking back to some old haunts from early college days. Lots of autographed dollar bills and all kinds of collectibles, come in and see for yourself. The music is soft rock and perfect for this type of bar. You know... Jimmy Buffet and so on. The menu is double-sided, straightforward, and not overly busy. I asked if there were daily specials, yes. Today was a NY strip steak with 2 sides. Come to find out they are listed by the entrance by the bar. My husband was true to form with his well done (yes, they will char it for you) hamburger. Add onion rings for $2. I had the Fisherman's Grilled Cheese, which is toasted bread, Monterey jack cheese, lumps of crab meat, and pieces of decently sized pieces of shrimp. It was really good! Just moist enough and not greasy. Added onion rings, too. We were too full for dessert. They have a card on the table top with them. Parking was a bit limited, and I can just imagine this is a hopping place in the summer with all the drink specials and the sailing patrons. Handicapped spots are available. read more

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Good food fast service nice cozy restaurant i highly recommend good specials and the staff is great and helpful

Love this place staff is amazing the food is amazing the music is amazing a definite place to enjoy a day or night out

What a wonderful place. It's way off the beaten path in the Dundalk area of Baltimore, but if you can make your way out here via Uber or other means, check it out. Service was terrific, bartenders were friendly and great, drinks were strong and prices were reasonable, all on a great waterfront atmosphere. Next time I'm here - and there will be a next time, give me a nice orange crush with some Jimmy Buffet playing. read more

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First off, check in. You'll get a 10% discount which HYC will honor. After learning that our favorite on-the-water spot, the River Watch, had been bought and transformed into something more yuppie-sounding, which is often an unwelcoming vibe for me, we've been on the lookout for a new waterfront luncheon place. We took my mom to HYC this week. This was her first time, but Jeremy and I have been once before, in the winter, to see some band play. That experience was fine, but yesterday's lunch was a real winner. My mom hadn't even ordered yet and was already talking about what she was going to try next time. We arrived around 1:30 and it was packed out on the deck. I mean, it was 85 degrees and absolutely gorgeous on the water, so it's no surprise that the only tables that were empty were the ones in the sunshine. By 2 it had cleared out quite a bit, so I think next time we'll come a tiny bit later so we won't need to sit in the sun. The appetizer menu is amazing, so that's all I ordered. I got the HYC eggrolls, which are filled with crab dip and some shrimp. It comes with a sweet thai chili sauce. They are delightful. I also got the conch fritters, but weren't so pleased with those. I boxed them up and sent them home with my mom. No harm, no foul. I like trying new things and sometimes it doesn't work out. Such is life. My boyfriend got the clam strips, which were so fat and delicious that they could not have possibly come out of a box. They came with cocktail sauce. And he had a lb of snowcrab legs, with butter, which he really seemed to enjoy. Personally I don't see the point in eating crab without Old Bay, but it is fun to watch others wrestle with those long legs. My mom had the Shrimp Melt - a sandwich with provolone and mozzarella and bruschetta. It was a decent sandwich. She enjoyed it. Next time I'm totally getting the fried pickles and a pulled pork sandwich. See? Next time. Such a great atmosphere. Would recommend read more

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This is a great place to eat off the beaten path. JoJo was a great server and gave perfect recommendations since this was our first time. I had the grilled cheese with shrimp and crab, which was awesome! Great location on the water. read more

My girl friend and I wanted to meet for lunch and we found this hidden gem and decided to give this spot a shot . I loved that it was right off of the water and the service was nice . They accommodated is very well and we enjoyed ourselves. I loved the appetizers and the ginger beer was my absolute favorite. I'll definitely be back for brunch or HH soon ! read more

When you are driving to this location the closer you get the more you wonder if you are going the right way because there isn't really much in terms of businesses there When we arrived we weren't sure if we had arrived lol or where to park but once we figured it out and went inside it was packed! The food is super delicious! The wings are chunky big and fried really well! They have the good ball ice in all their drinks and the meatloaf had a Salisbury steak flavor which I liked! read more

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Excallent ambiance. Very laid back. Decent food and drinks. Outside was a bit noisy with the band playing but if that's your thing, this place is great! read more

This restaurant is the perfect blend of relaxed waterfront charm and truly great food. Right on the dock, it offers beautiful views of the water--whether you're arriving by boat or just looking to unwind with a breeze and a view. I tried the hamburger and was seriously impressed. Perfectly cooked, juicy, and full of flavor - it hit every mark. Easily one of the best burgers I've had in a long time. My guest had the shrimp Caesar salad and it was equally memorable. The shrimp were fresh, plump, and grilled just right, and the Caesar dressing had a rich, garlicky kick that brought the whole dish together. Crisp romaine, shaved parmesan, and crunchy croutons made it a standout. Highly recommend checking this place out. read more

Me and my daughter also my wife were happy to try it and our minds were blown because it was a 10/10 we will definitely be back read more

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The ambiance of this dockside indoor/outdoor restaurant is amazing! Open everyday early morning and until late night, this place always seems to have something going on whether it's live band music or a modest amount of repeat visitors and patrons. The boat dock is also visually stunning as captains are busy docking and tending to their boats while onlookers at the covered pier seating area nearby and from the restaurant enjoy the view. Hard Yacht Cafe is located in a nice size boat marina with a boat ramp and small store for boat supplies and boat storage needs. Often you will see the large boat cranes lifting boats in and out of the water for storage or maintenance, which is an interesting site as opposed to the regular boat launches from trailers at most other boat ramps. At night this place seems to get a bit more lively as the music can be heard easily from the immediate surroundings and the colorful lights from the restaurant attracts other boaters from the bay and locals from near and afar. The food is certainly a big plus since they serve fresh seafood and food that is shareable with friends with a nice cold drink. I recommend The Hard Yacht Cafe to anyone who would like to get away from the busy city scene for a quick drive away from the National Harbor and Fells Point to a nice seaside view with charm. read more

We love it here-great food and outdoor dog friendly. We take our boat often. Only thing I wish you would put up signs on the floating docks to move your boat close to another one-many times we come one little boat docks with 10-15 feet front and back and if they hadn't done this we could fit. We have had to turn around several times. I know the captain should know this but a reminder would be nice! We will be back though read more

Was looking for somewhere near Baltimore where I could eat some food by the water and just relax. Found HYC on yelp and was not disappointed! I got the Maryland crab soup mixed with the cream of crab soup and it was definitely unique but in a good way compared to other places. The bowl size felt more like a cup but it was still tasty. I also ordered a virgin strawberry daiquiri it could've been blended more and it seemed like there was some sort of carbonation in it which was odd. My friend got a mans crush which he said was delicious and devoured the chicken Chesapeake sandwich and fries! The prices were affordable, friendly staff, and they had live music. read more

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Good food Reasonable price Good service And so many Crushes to choose from We sat outside and it was a cool vibe read more

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Atmosphere was fun and upbeat. We happened to dine on trivia night which was also Taco Tuesday. The fish tacos were amazing! Both the tuna and the mahi! Would recommend this spot! read more

Absolutely love this place! It can get busy so just be aware there may be a wait. Love their frozen drinks and the crushes. They also offer Malibu buckets. Right on the water and sometimes they have live music which is nice. It can get super loud there also ,if that really isn't your thing I would suggest coming during the day as it's pretty calm and quiet then Happy hour is from 2-6pm Monday- Friday and they usually run specials for each day also. read more

The Hard Yacht Cafe - Mango pineapple Crush and Coors light - American Near Me - Dundalk, Maryland

Have been here a few times. Went because the food and drinks are good but the experience tonight has us not wanting to go back. My mom ordered a drink & tried to drink it, but it did not taste good to her. We told the waitress, she never explained the circumstances with not being able to have the drink removed from the bill even though we returned it. The manager came over at the end and was very rude and nonchalant. She did not accommodate us or take the drink off of the bill so how can you expect us to want to come back? That's terrible service and a terrible attitude to have. How can you tell me that I'm lying about the way a drink tastes? Shameful. read more

Overall, great place! The staff was friendly and was willing to change a mistake that I made when ordering. Very understanding and willing to do the change. The food was fantastic! I had the HYC build your own burger, and it was nice and juicy. I was able to add bacon, crab dip, and all of the normal things that you would find on a burger. My mother had the chicken bacon ranch sandwich, she said it was juicy and flavorful. The bacon wasn't overwhelming and neither was the ranch. The way into the place was quite interesting. You're driving through a neighborhood that turns into a marina. There aren't really any real parking spots, you just park in some stones pretty much wherever. The deck was nice, a little small. We didn't sit inside, but when we passed through it, it would be a great spot to sit if it were to rain or if it was too hot to sit out on the deck. read more

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Why a nice little restaurant on the docks. The inside was decked out as what you expected. Something like a casual, Jimmy Buffett kinda place. I ordered the crab cake sandwich. It was good and the seasoning was not over powering. The fries were also good. The service was a little slow, but then again they were really busy. I would stop by again. read more

The Hard Yacht Cafe - Picturesque scene from the restaurant - American Near Me - Dundalk, Maryland

Great hidden gem!! Food was excellent and drinks were even better! Cute beach dive decor and service was great! read more

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My family and really like this spot. The food is always good. Fish and chips, HYC rolls, shrimp tacos and wings are what we have tried. The service is fast. read more

The food was delicious. We had a Caesar salad with grilled shrimp and a Berry salad with grilled shrimp. We also had the HYC crab egg rolls. They are the best appetizer! The place was packed due to Raven game, but the service was excellent. The ambiance is what you'd expect from a sports bar/restaurant on the water during a Raven game in Baltimore! Loud and fun. We enjoyed our visit and will be back to try some other food. read more

My friends and I stopped in for dinner for the first time a couple weeks ago on a week night. Even though this place isn't far from my house, I never knew it existed! The drinks were good and the food was decent. We split an order of wings and then I had the chicken salad wrap with fries. My one friend ordered the steak special they had which he thought was an amazing deal. The place was super busy so we had to wait about 15 minutes for a table but were able to get drinks from the bar while waiting. I would visit again! read more

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Food and drinks are excellent! You do not have to worry about waiting on your server, they are on top of their assigned tables. We love the waterfront seating. Very pleasant evening with a little music on top of it all! read more

Great customer service and great atmosphere we are local and come here year round for there outside dining area as well as frequent events. There is also a local marina so this is a boat friendly place read more

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This place is the best. The ambiance is chilled and laid back. The food is amazing. The view is amazing. Every time I go there, I try something new and I'm never disappointed. I'm not a huge seafood fan if it's too fishy and theirs has always been fresh and yummy. And let's not forget about those delicious orange crushes. I could drink one of those every day. I live in California but I'm when I visit family in Maryland, it's a must that we stop at hard yacht. read more