Crabhouse/Seafood in Baltimore with kids

[micdibcap]

any suggestions for a kid-friendly spot for dinner? we have a car and know better than to show up for dinner at 7 pm. Is Mama's on the Halfshell too upscale?

[jimmitch923]

LP Steamers! We live around the corner and frequent it. One word needed....CASUAL. You can order crabs by the half dozen. Plenty of parking on the street and @ 5:30, lots of parking.

On the other side of the harbor in Canton is Captian James' landing. They offer a deck on the water. They have parking but are a bit more expensive.

[enginerd]

Just in case you don't know, Mama's on the Halfshell is a seafood place and not a Crabhouse. They will have crab dishes but no crabs. I don't think it is upscale, I always wear jeans, but it is by no means a uber-casual place. The dining room upstrairs is decorated more upscale, but the atmosphere is still casual. Downstairs is casual. I think it depends on your kids ages and what time you go, you would probably be fine for an early dinner. I have never seen people bring kids there, but I have only been for brunch or a late dinner.

What ages are your kids?

[micdibcap]

they are 2 and a half and 9 mos...needless to say, we generally show up at dinner at 5:30 or so to avoid their meltdown hour and the crowds. sounds like a place like LP Steamers might be a better option.

[KAZ]

I have taken my nieces and nephews (ages 7, 5, 3, 1) to LP Steamers in Locust Point multiple times. The staff was fantastic. They gave us a room up stairs, made sure the kids were happy and even brought up free ice cream treats after our meal.