What to order at Mama's on the Half Shell

Must order
A dozen steamed crabs in season, or the crab cake the rest of the year.
Signature dishes
Steamed crabs, Oysters, Crab cake
Editor tip
Weekend afternoons overflow with locals; ask for a seat upstairs or out on the patio.
CuisineSeafood
Price$$$
Neighborhoodcanton
HoursMon-Thu 11:00-22:00, Fri 11:00-23:00, Sat 09:00-23:00, Sun 09:00-22:00
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Signature dishes: Steamed crabs, Oysters, Crab cake

Must order: A dozen steamed crabs in season, or the crab cake the rest of the year.

Tip: Weekend afternoons overflow with locals; ask for a seat upstairs or out on the patio.

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Location

Address: 2901 O'Donnell Street, Baltimore, MD 21224

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