Watershed opened in spring 2021 in the remodeled Cross Street Market in Federal Hill, owned and operated by Atlas Restaurant Group. It's received a Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice award, ranking it in the top 10% of reviewed restaurants there. It's a classic Maryland seafood house -- steamed hard-shell crabs are the signature dish. I had the Thai mussels and the crab cake, both solid, plus a few orange crushes. The patio is a good spot to catch an Orioles game. There's also an expansive rooftop deck with a covered bar and gaming area, plus live music and DJ events. read more

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DON'T BE FOOLED BY THE WEBSITE OR THE MENU. It WANTS to be a restaurant. The decor says restaurant. It says Baltimore. It says The Bay. It's a sports bar. I don't drink. "Fusion" dishes use strong flavors to cover up the fact that they're using canned crab--IN BAWLMER HON!!!--and frozen shrimp. Presumably those same strong flavors keep you ordering beer, too, but once our server realized we weren't ordering alcohol, he vanished. Half&half soup was fine, basically diner-quality. Crab wontons didn't taste like much but I'd love to know what bottle the dipping sauce came out of. Otherwise we left most of the meal. If you want to drink, well, they seem to have plenty to choose from. If you want to watch the game, well, I hope you don't need closed captions. If you want some seafood? Move along, hon. read more

Watershed - Drunken sailor noodles, mussels, Chesapeake fries - Seafood Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I stopped by Watershed during happy hour. I ordered the steamed peel and eat shrimp for $10 and the coconut curry mussels. The shrimp special is advertised as a half pound, which ended up being only five shrimp. Unfortunately, they were also served cold when they arrived. Service was friendly throughout the meal, but my two coworkers received their Maryland crab soup and Drunken Sailor Noodles before my shrimp even came out. When my mussels finally arrived, they were served with a small piece of baguette. The coconut curry broth was sweeter than expected, and the mussels did not left me feeling great afterward. I also tried some of my coworker's Drunken Sailor Noodles and found them to be lacking flavor. While the happy hour pricing is appealing, I was disappointed by the overall food quality. That said, Watershed does have some positives. The service was good, the atmosphere is very nice, and they offer both indoor seating inside Cross Street Market and a rooftop patio that is dog friendly. If you're looking for a place to grab drinks and enjoy the ambiance, it's worth checking out. For the food, however, I expected more. read more

Watershed - PEEL & EAT SHRIMP - Seafood Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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I have walked past Watershed a few times and I finally stopped by to grab some oysters. They have indoor and rooftop seating available. I enjoyed my meal at the rooftop bar. The food was delicious. I ordered the Tuscan kale salad, the steam mussels, oysters and the crème brûlée. The salad was amazing, I loved the candied ginger and truffle cheese. The mussels were fantastic, I loved the old bay wine sauce. The staff are friendly, I will definitely be coming back. read more

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It was a beautiful spring day so happy hour on the rooftop deck sounded like a great idea. There was adequate seating at the bar and plenty of tables set up all over the deck. Music and noise level was moderate and everything appeared clean. My friend and I opted to sit at the bar. The bartender asked for my card to start a tab and took our order. I ordered a sidecar (made with Remy), steamed shrimp, honey old bay wings, cheese fries and a burger slider. Everything came out in a reasonable time and was hot and fresh. The ranch had a weird after taste to it so I didn't use much of it for my wings. I also didn't like the cheese sauce on the fries. Other than that everything else was copacetic and I would return. read more

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Wasn't expecting a rooftop bar at the marketplace in bmore but with upstairs and downstairs seating indoor and outdoor i was very impressed. And during the summer months everyone wants to be outside. Thermodynamics looks amazing and the staff was super nice . I saw so many dishes I wanted to try read more

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This was my first time at Watershed. It was a lovely day, and we chose to eat outside on the rooftop. We were seated quickly, and our waiter came right over. He was very pleasant and checked on us throughout our meal. The food was great. I ordered the fried shrimp platter, and it was delicious, seasoned just right. I didn't even need any cocktail sauce. The party seated near us ordered wings, and they looked good, too. I will definitely be back and will try the wings the next time. read more

Watershed - Seafood Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

This place was ammaaazing. From our service (zay) I may b miss pronouncing his name. Surprisingly came on during happy hour and they had $1 oysters. And can I say they were sooo fresh. We also ordered the crispy fried blue crab wontons; along with a crab cake platter and crab cake sandwich. read more

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Came here for happy hour and had a a good experience! Loved the rooftop bar on a summer day. Easily found seats at the bar area. They had several tables available as well for large parties. Servers were great and often asked if we needed anything. I had the raw oysters, crab wontons, and orange crush from the happy hour menu. If you don't want to sit at the rooftop bar, they also have an indoor restaurant on the first floor that was spacious. read more

Friday evening hang on the rooftop. The service was great, they were very attentive. We had just missed HH(ends at 6p), but enjoyed some orange crushes which had a favored amount of alcohol. The shrimp po boy was a good pick from the sandwiches, and the crab soup is always a fave. The crab egg rolls were a first time try but were a but underwhelming and salty. read more

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We came here for a work-related event and had a great experience. The service was excellent, and we were seated on the covered rooftop, which had a really open and relaxed atmosphere. The food was fantastic, I especially enjoyed the fish tacos and the appetizers, including the honey old bay wings and crab egg rolls. My coworkers also loved their catfish sandwiches. Overall, it was a great spot for a group gathering. read more

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Rooftop Seating is a little different. Meaning if you don't have enough to fill the whole table, another party can be sat next you. Customer service was very good. Rooftop is very nice with a huge bar. Mami and I slid over to catch the happy hour and were very pleased. We ordered the following: Pineapple crushes: 4/10 pass for us. Just aren't fans of any crushes really Drunk sailor noodles: 10/10 must try. How the egg was made surprised me. Very good Oysters x 12: 8/10 very fresh Watershed wings: 8/10 regular wings but good Fried chicken sliders: 6/10 plain and a little dry Mussels curry: 100/10 no typo. Truly the star of the meal. The sauce is incredible! Peeled shrimp: 6/10 good but not worth $10 Everything cost $75. Strongly recommend coming here for happy hour. read more

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Came here for happy hour and the vibes were good! Was on the rooftop and it was really nice up there on a late summer day. Bar was full but there were plenty of tables to be sat at. We ordered oysters ($1 each), chicken sliders, loaded fries, and drunken noodles. I didn't eat the oysters but my parents said they were decent. They did say it was on the smaller side, but for the price it was worth it. I will say all the other food was very bland. The drunken noodles just tasted like chicken broth. The sliders were a decent size and had sauce on them but also bland. Fries were pretty good! The cheese had some spice in it but fries themselves needed salt. I ended up adding salt to all my food. Would come back for oysters and happy hour drinks but not for food. read more

Watershed - Oyster - Seafood Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Solid Happy hour for sure..I love their mussels and wings. The crab dip gets an honorable mention for its consistency. read more

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Stopped by Watershed on a whim and had a great experience. The staff was super friendly, welcoming, and attentive throughout our visit. Service was excellent, and the location is fantastic. One of the highlights was the rooftop setup. It's a very cool space with a great atmosphere. I loved the oysters and the cocktails! I asked for something not too sweet and "grapefruity" and the server exactly know what to get me. And I loved it. Looking forward to coming back the next time I'm in Federal Hill. read more

Seafood platter is delicious!!! Snow crab. Soft shell crab. Shrimp. Crabs. Mussels. Seasoned to perfection! Can't miss with the orange crush to drink. Loved it all! read more

2nd stop on Thursday night. We walked upstairs and found bar seating. Got some drinks. Music was good. Area was a rooftop that overlooked the intersection. This was a vibe There was also a large downstairs for indoor seating. read more

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Came for brunch with a friend on the rooftop. We had to wait a bit to get our food but it was still delicious. I'd come back for the vibe; the music and rooftop add a nice ambiance. read more

Watershed - shrimp and grits - Seafood Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Fried oysters were perfectly cooked. Crispy, crunchy, fresh and flavorful. Ordered the app with a side of fries. Great draft selection as well. read more

Watershed - FRIED OYSTERS - Seafood Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Great service this go round. Went in on a game day and quickly were seated downstairs and able to order a few quick bites. Cool game day vibes in the fed hill-cross street market neighborhood. Give them a try! Family friendly read more

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Following all of our Day Partying at the game; we agreed to go get something to Eat and some other bears fans told us about this place. Nice atmosphere & even though it was packed...we managed to secure a table. We received decent service but the place was packed. Placed our orders and began to look forward to getting some vitos. The food was Delicious. I ordered the loaded crab fries and a burger. Overall experience...I will give five stars. Sorry but I don't think I took many pictures because we were all Hungry. read more

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I came here for a late lunch with my friend. I really enjoyed the flavor of all the food. The crab cake was our favorite part of the meal. Our server was super friendly as well! read more

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TLDR: Scenic rooftop views and solid orange crushes, but slow service, mediocre food, and a questionable 3% "facilities fee" make this more about the location than the dining experience. Watershed in Federal Hill sits on the backside of Cross Street Market in the old Nick's Seafood space, and like many Atlas Restaurant Group spots, it clearly leans into the atmosphere. The big draw here is the rooftop deck, which was exactly why my group of six came on a sunny 60 degree Saturday afternoon hoping to enjoy some drinks outside. Not surprisingly, the rooftop was packed. According to the bar manager the restaurant was a bit understaffed that day, so things felt a little hectic. Luckily we weren't in a rush and were just there to enjoy the afternoon. Our server did a good job getting drinks out quickly, and most of our group went with orange crushes. They were solid and you can even order them in a massive 32 oz cup if you're leaning into the day drinking vibe. Where things started to fall apart was the food and overall pacing. After our drinks arrived it took about 40 minutes before the server came back to take our food order. Once the food finally came out, it was pretty underwhelming. The crab dip was $24 and was mostly a plate of cream cheese with very little actual crab. The cream of crab soup was one of the saltiest bowls of soup we have ever had and was borderline inedible. A couple people ordered the oyster po' boys which were fine, but the oysters were pretty skimpy and it was nowhere near the level of anything you'd find in New Orleans. The biggest head scratcher came when the bill arrived. Our tab was over $380 and already included an automatic 20% gratuity, which is totally understandable for a larger group. However, the restaurant also tacked on a mandatory 3% "facilities fee" at the end of the receipt. Charging guests extra for using the restaurant's facilities just feels a bit slimy. If costs are higher, just raise menu prices instead of slipping additional fees onto the bill. At the end of the day, Watershed is really about the rooftop and the location in Federal Hill. If you want a sunny spot to drink crushes with a great view, it accomplishes that. But when it comes to the food and overall value, there are definitely better options nearby. read more

Watershed is a great place to catch a game on the rooftop! The location in Cross Street Market is unbeatable. The food is pretty good for elevated bar food but I truly come for the crushes. The service is really fast for how busy it gets on game days. Overall, a can't miss drinking hole in Fed! read more

Watershed - Lemon crush - Seafood Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I can't say enough good things about Water Shed! I've been to several Atlas restaurants and they never disappoint this one is no exception. The atmosphere is welcoming and has that perfect balance of laid-back yet elevated dining. The rooftop is a vibe! Live music, the bartenders are very attentive and super sweet! The oysters were so fresh, briny, and shucked to perfection. Easily some of the best I've had in the city. You can tell they really take pride in the quality of their seafood. Every dish we tried was delicious, and you could really taste the freshness of the ingredients. Atlas restaurants always impress me, but Water Shed has definitely become a new favorite. Can't wait to come back! read more

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Visited back in March before my friends and I went to the Millennium Tour. I wish I could remember our server's name because he was great! His oyster recommendation was spot and I enjoyed them. They were small like I like them and had a sweet finish. The crab dip was creamy and did not lack on crab. We shared the cheesesteak, which was good. Only complaint is that it could use a condiment. Once I asked for and added mayo, I was good to go! read more

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I think I just had my dream girl dinner combination at @watershedbaltimore in federal hill, baltimore, md by @atlasrestaurantgroup feat. Blackened Tuna Bites // ahi tuna, whipped avocado, citrus soy sauce, seaweed salad, crispy wonton Crispy Calamari // jalapeño, lemon, parsley, fra diavolo Caesar Salad // mancnedo cheese, croutons. tomato, creamy black pepper emulsion + shrimp elite trio of classic maryland seafood house plates in my books read more

Watershed - Seafood Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

We had lunch - love that you can sit outside and let friendly. We started with the blue crab egg rolls - My niece likes them but I wouldn't order again. She also got the cream of crab soup. For our entree, I had the Eastern shore cob. I was the perfect combination of crab, avocado and fried oysters. My niece always gets their fish tacos. The show stopper was the best chocolate crème brûlée I have ever had. I told the waiter to recommend it to all of his tables!! read more

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Listen, I went to Watershed with my significant other, and it was everything, and something's not needed, lol. A very big shout-out to bartender Zay--he'll never get the chance to have us walking sideways again! We sat at the bar, and Zay was prompt and wonderful. He was so daggone friendly that we told him we trusted him to make whatever drink he would like. That was a mistake; don't be like us, but better. Zay made the best cinnamon dulce espresso I've ever had, and he made my date a cinnamon old-fashioned. He was in a cinnamon mood! We flagged him down after he gave us our drinks because we needed "bread." Our food came out maybe 10 minutes after placing the order. He then made me another espresso, and at this point, I asked him if he wanted me to sing at his wedding. My date sipped his drink (it was very strong); he was told to let the ice melt, and it was his bad. We made a friend thanks to Zay, as I'm a regular and had never seen him before. The young lady next to us shared the same sentiments; she was buzzed and scoffing down an amazing Cobb salad and bread. She offered to break bread with us because we all needed it. If you happen to go, please ask for Zay. This was truly an amazing time! We went home midday and took the best drunk nap, then woke up cursing Zay! read more

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Very consistent food quality and service every time I go. We got crushes, crab egg roll, and crab loaded fries. Everything was delicious and very fresh. I was surprised by how much crab was on the fries and how loaded they were. The bartender who served us was very kind as well. read more

Watershed - Grapefruit crush - Seafood Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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My friends went to Watershed over the weekend to celebrate a birthday. Inside is really nice, cozy, well light. It's attached to the market, I was able to leave and go to a stall really quickly at return. I ordered a Margherita and the 1/2 fried chicken Nashville hot. It was really delicious and the portion was giant, I can't imagine buying a whole chicken. The truffle fries were delicious and drink was good. The menu was very simple and small, it could use some additions. And the bartender was not the most experienced because my friends drinks weren't correct and wasn't that great. But I did have a good time. read more

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We had a nice time here. Restaurant was clean, service was pretty good though it was a little slow. There's also the option to sit downstairs (inside) or upstairs (outside). The food was pretty good. My favorite parts were my cream of crab soup and the truffle fries. The crab cake was alright. Nothing too special there. Good portions on the food. I would go back and try something different read more

Watershed - SINGLE CRAB CAKE PLATTER - Seafood Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Cam here for a quick met up. The location is cool just finding parking can take some time. Very much giving sports bar and grill, date night vibes. We went late like 10ish, it wasn't overly crowded, but we sat at the bar. It's a nice size space with a huge bar. The drinks were good and the food was also good. The service was quick and friendly. I do recommend! read more

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Great place, great people, great drinks and great food!! Whenever I'm in town visiting, watershed is a must-go place. My friends/family and I love to come for a game day- you can hang out at the bar, order drinks and great food, and have an amazing time! Servers are always very attentive and make sure you are well taken care of. It does get pretty packed on ravens home game days but it makes the vibes all the better. They have great crushes (some of the best in bmore) and love their selection of food. They also have a great happy hour! If you're in the area, definitely don't pass up watershed. read more

Watershed - 1/2 dozen crabs - Seafood Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Pretty good mojitos, happy hour menu is alright. Regular menu prices are a little high tho. Nonetheless pretty cool spot read more

Very strange experience...2 appetisers and 7 main course. Just one main course came first......the appetisers never came!!! Strange service... read more

Enjoyed Happy Hour at Watershed with a friend this past Tuesday. Happy hour is Monday-Friday from 3-6PM. We got their $8 crushes and had one of each flavor: grapefruit, lemon, orange, & lime. We had the $8 mussels which were delicious! We also got an order of crab-dip and a steamer plate once happy hour was over. The bartenders were friendly and attentive. We enjoyed everything on their rooftop bar which was perfect for the beautiful weather we have been having. read more

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I love Watershed! It's literally an easy choice whenever I come here! Friendly staff, great bar vibes, and delicious food! Taylor took care of us this visit and was so friendly and attentive. Thanks, Taylor! We had some wings, Bellini's, and crab dip! Very yummy! The bar had a tarp enclosure which made it feel very warm. In the summertime, this place is so fun!! The music was also on point! Really nice old school playlist featuring Barry White and others! Awesome time! read more

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Watershed is a solid Fed Hill staple for seafood. My personal faves are the fish tacos and the kale salad. The service is always fast and friendly and the ambiance of the rooftop bar is boisterous and fun during O's or ravens games. When there isn't a big game on, I'd definitely consider it a family friendly spot! read more

I went here for a solo date. I didn't realize that food stops being served at 10pm so I decided to just order 1 drink. The bartender was able to make me a spicy marg which was great at first. The spicy margarita was more sweet than spicy and it was bit overpriced in my opinion. All in all I hope to come again another time so I can try their food. read more

Watershed - Seafood Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland