Looking for Inner Harbor Rest. Recommendations

[drella666]

I am going to baltimore next weekend for the Craft Show and my Mom and I usually eat at Leagal Seafood (she loves it and must have lobster). I went to make a reservation and saw that it was listed as closed.

I am looking for recommendations for seafood resturants in the Inner Harbor Area. I dont mind if it is a chain or independantly owner as long as it has good food.

Thanks!

[link_930]

I really liked Rusty Scupper when I went there, and they do serve lobster. Their bread basket and the almond-roasted red pepper aioli are phenomenal (I've tried to replicate the latter at home a number of times). We had the salmon and seafood pasta, and I don't remember what else. Everything was delicious, and the service was great; my server was very well versed in her profession and made sure we were taken care of.

Some people complained that it was a tourist trap -- well, it's still good to me. Especially after having gone to Philip's the day before, where the server decided to wait on the drinks until she brought out the appetizers -- cold. And the badly-plated, mediocre-quality entrees about 8 minutes later. Glasses then sat empty, and some creepy manager came by and told my sweet cheeks to enjoy themselves, which pissed me the )#($* off even more.

[amarie30]

I've had positive experiences at M&S, but it sounds like Blue Sea Grill is a good choice. I've never been, but I'd like to try it out.

[aussiewonder]

It's def not my cup of tea but the Rusty Scupper is right there on the harbor and they have lobster. At least the view's unobstructed!

[BmoreHound]

I've only had lunch there, but I'd highly recommend Watertable at the Renaissance. Interesting, well-presented, well-done food. Great ingredients. Check it out.\

Here's a review: http://www.baltimoresun.com/entertain...

[Severnview]

Baltimore insn't known for Lobster...crabs is our deal...BUT for Lobster in Baltimore, I'd recommend these restaurants, in this order:

Pretty Expensive but all great:
1. http://www.blueseagrill.com
2. http://www.ruthschris.com/locations/baltimoresteakrestaurant.html
3. http://www.theprimerib.com/entrees-ba.shtml
4. http://www.mortons.com/content.php?pa...
Less Expensive & less fancy options:
1. local place- Mo's Seafood -Little Italy Downtown,502 Albemarle St,Baltimore, MD 21202,Phone: [phone]
2. local place -Michael's Steak & Lobster HSE,6209 Eastern Ave,Baltimore, MD 21224-2992,Phone: [phone] -no website

Good luck...enjoy B'more!!

[laura d]

What about restaurants over in Harbor East? I short walk from the inner harbor, you could go to Roys - they have a lot of seafood on their menu - its Hawiian / Asian fusion inspired.

[hon]

The Oceannaire is over there too.

[katecm]

Is the Philips still open? It's another chain, but at least an originally local one, isn't it?

[JonParker]

It's open, but it's horrible.

[drella666]

We went to Philip's about four years ago, when we first started taking this trip, and before we started going to Legal. I thought it was pretty bad. That is why I wanted to get some feedback on chowhound to avoid another experience like that...

[hon]

The chain Steakhouses in the Inner Harbor (Ruth's Chris, The Capital Grill, Mortons, etc.) usually have Lobster.
Stay far far away from Phillips - YUCK.

[drella666]

Thanks for your suggestions. We have all three of those chain steakhouses in Philly so I want to try a concept that is new to me. What do you think of Blue Sea Grill?

[youngfoodieguy]

I would say Blue Sea Grill, McCormicks & Schimdts. Really the main options around the inner harbor are the corporate steakhouses, there are like 6 within like 1 square mile. I didn't know baltimore could afford to keep them all afloat in such a densely packed area. Blue Sea Grill is owned by the guy that owns all the Ruth's Chris in the area but it's a beautiful rest, stunning. M&S is the chain out of Oregon I believe, never personally been to the one in B-more but had a decent meal at a diff location. I would reccomend the Blue Sea Grill personally

[drella666]

Thanks! Blue Sea Grill sounds like a good possibility, we have an M&S in Philly and it is not very good.

[drella666]

We went to the Blue Sea Grill and we LOVED it. Thanks so much for the recommendation