Thames Street Oyster House
6.8Friend Score / 10#13 of 20 Restaurants in Baltimore
Known forlobster rollraw bar oystersMaryland crab cakeslobster mac and cheese
Fells Point's best seafood restaurant, full stop — a handsome raw bar and dining room on the cobblestones doing Maryland and New England classics at a high level. The lobster roll and oyster selection are the stuff of local bragging. Caveat: it's popular and not huge, so book on Resy or expect a real wait.
Key facts
| Hours | Mon–Thu 16:30–21:30 Fri–Sun 11:30–14:30 Fri–Sun 17:00–21:30 |
|---|---|
| Price | $$$ |
| Phone | — |
| Website | — |
| Nearest transit | Charm City Circulator Green route to Fells Point (free); Baltimore Water Taxi to Fells Point landing |
| Time needed | 1.5-2 hours |
| Best time to go | Weekday dinner with a reservation; Friday-Sunday lunch (from 11:30am) is the sleeper move |
| Last verified | July 12, 2026 |
Friend Score
6.8/10- Value7.5
- iconic7.0
- Freshness9.2
- Crowd level4.5
- Authenticity8.5
- Accessibility7.0
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a reservation at Thames Street Oyster House?
- Strongly recommended — book on Resy, especially for weekend dinner. Walk-ins can sometimes snag bar or raw-bar seats, which are honestly the best seats anyway.
- Is Thames Street Oyster House good for a date?
- One of the best date spots in Baltimore — candlelit-ish dining room, a marble raw bar, and upstairs window tables overlooking the harbor. Book ahead and ask for upstairs if you want the view.
- How expensive is Thames Street Oyster House?
- It's a proper night out — expect roughly $60-100 per person with oysters and drinks. Fair for the quality; the Friday-Sunday lunch is the gentler-budget way in.
- Can I just sit at the raw bar without a reservation?
- Bar and raw-bar seats are typically first-come, and solo diners or couples can often slide in early. Show up at opening (4:30pm weekdays) for the best odds.
- What are Thames Street Oyster House's hours?
- Dinner Monday-Thursday 4:30-9:30pm; Friday through Sunday they also serve lunch 11:30am-2:30pm with dinner from 5pm. Check Resy for exact-day availability.
- What should I order at Thames Street Oyster House?
- Start with a mixed dozen oysters from the day's list, then the lobster roll or the crab cake — both are among the city's best. The rockfish, when on, is the sneaky-great Maryland order.
- Crab cake here or at Faidley's?
- Different sports: Faidley's is the standing-at-a-market-counter icon; Thames Street is the white-tablecloth-adjacent version with a wine list. Ideal trip: do both and pick your own winner.
- How do I get to Thames Street Oyster House?
- It's at 1728 Thames Street on the Fells Point waterfront — free Circulator Green route, water taxi, or rideshare. Driving means circling for cobblestone-street parking; skip it on weekends.
Nearby in Ask Baltimore
- Cat's Eye PubBar0.05 km · 1 min walk
- Fells PointNeighborhood0.15 km · 2 min walk
- Max's TaphouseBar0.15 km · 2 min walk
- RYE of BALTIMOREBar0.15 km · 2 min walk
- Anchor TavernBar0.16 km · 2 min walk
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