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INNER HARBOR. Overlooking the Inner Harbor, this restaurant sports the design of a ship, outside and in. Delicacies from local waters, such as crab cakes, lobster tails and stuffed shrimp satisfy diners' appetities, and there's also a good selection of beef, chicken and pasta. If you come in the morning, you'll find an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet as well as a menu featured omelettes, French toast, chocolate chip pancakes and more.
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DOWNTOWN. A mural depicting life under the sea highlights the rich, blue interior of this dining room. The menu's bounty includes a raw bar, a daily fresh catch and other magnificent bites like crab-stuffed flounder and tempura lobster tail. Roasted chicken, filet mignon and lamp chops accommodate landlubbers. Happy hour specials on raw bar fare, appetizers and drinks are available Monday-Friday 4pm-7pm. NB Monday through Friday, they offer a three-course prix fixe (soup or salad, main and dessert) for just $30.
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INNER HARBOR. Part of a reputable chain, this restaurant has risen to the top of Baltimore's seafood pack. The old-fashioned, masculine decor and the extensive menu of well-prepared classics have made it a hit with a diverse clientele. Sure, a lot of the credit goes to its location on Pier 5, which affords patrons incredible views of the harbor, especially from the patio. But if the view gets people to visit, the food keeps them coming back. Seafood Newburg, crab cakes, and rockfish topped with crab and black bean salsa are just a few of the menu options available.
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4. Pisces
300 Light St, Hyatt Regency Hotel, Baltimore, MD 21202 · 410-605-2835
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INNER HARBOR. In the elegant Hyatt Regency, this restaurant with the astrological moniker has one of the most amazing views in the city. The upscale, nautical-themed decor is attractive and low-key, ensuring that only the cuisine competes with the stellar skyline. The menu features a wealth of treasures from the sea, prepared in creative, contemporary style. Among the temptations you'll find are Chesapeake paella, chock full of seafood, chicken and sausage, and sauteed rockfish topped with crabmeat and pine nuts.
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CANTON. Located on Canton Square, this classic seafood features a downstairs bar and an attractive dining room, flanked with red decor and a fireplace, above. Highlighting the menu are the raw bar and tasty seafood platters, available with crab cakes, lobster, shrimp or scallops. For landlubbers, filet mignon, wrapped in bacon, or encrusted in blue cheese, is difficult to top. A wide variety of sandwiches also available.
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6. Windows
202 E Pratt St, Renaissance Harborplace Hotel, Baltimore, MD 21202-6101 · 410-685-8439
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INNER HARBOR. As the name suggests, one of the primary attractions at this seafood-lovers' haven is the wrap-around view. Set high above the Inner Harbor, the restaurant diverts your attention with its incredible vista. Don't forget about the menu, though, which pulls in local business bigwigs with its excellent dining options. Try perfectly cooked tuna, served with garlic mashed potatoes and adorned with basil oil that uses herbs grown on the restaurant's rooftop garden. Terrific local crabs are prepared several ways, although crabcakes are the enduring favorite. Excellent wines and desserts, too.
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7. Obrycki's
1727 E Pratt St, Baltimore, MD 21231 · 410-732-6399
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FELLS POINT. This restaurant offers a bounty of crabs – crab soup, crab cakes, and the specialty, blue crabs (which you hit with a hammer to crack – awesome and spicy). With the delicious variety of seafood, be sure to sample the house beer, brewed locally just for Obrycki's. If you just can't do crabs, you'll also find chicken, shrimp, hamburgers and steak. The restaurant closes from December to mid-March so the crabs can achieve maximum flavor, but you can order items through the mail and on their web site year-round.
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8. Bertha's
734 S Broadway, Baltimore, MD 21231 · 410-327-5795
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FELLS POINT. For almost 30 years, this Fells Point landmark has been the place to go for fresh, perfectly prepared mussels. At dinner, they come steamed and accompanied by your choice of 8 great sauces. Other options include seafood-studded paella and shellfish royale in cream sauce. Live jazz and a quirky atmosphere highlighted by historic photos, posters and nautical items contribute to an always-entertaining experience. Perennially popular for dinner, Bertha's also attracts crowds with its unique Scottish tea, held each afternoon, featuring Scotch eggs, scones and pastries. Sunday brunch includes favorites such as crab cakes benedict, french toast and omelets. 24-hour advance reservations are required for the Scottish tea.
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FEDERAL HILL. This celebrated restaurant has a reputation for upscale seafood and serves ever-popular classics like crab and artichoke dip, fried shrimp, and crab cakes. More innovative fare can also be had and includes Asian barbecued salmon and Thai red curry mussels. The dining room and the sun-swept terrace look out over the harbor and toward the city's skyline and boast fabulous views. As a prelude to dinner, enjoy a cocktail while you watch the sun set over the water.
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CANTON. Savor the sweetness of crab meat any way you like, from huge steamed blue crabs to flavorful crab cakes. The unassuming dining room makes it clear that people come not for sophistication but for a relaxed, bib-wearing, mallet-wielding good time. The menu features non-crab items too, including wild rockfish, cajun grilled swordfish, and pan-seared Chilean sea bass, but the true stars of the show are the crabs. Pitchers of beer and tasty side dishes only add to the appeal for crab-lovin' crowds. NB No steamed crabs until after 5pm.
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