Did you know Thames Street Oyster House was voted the top 100 Seafood spots in the U.S. in 2024?!? It is simply that good and you must check it out the next time you're in Baltimore. Thames Street Oyster House has been in the Fells Point neighborhood of Baltimore since 2011. I remember dining here back in 2016 when I lived in the area and I'm so happy to see that the restaurant still exceeds expectations to this day. So of course, when I spent a recent weekend in Baltimore I just had to stop by. The restaurant is situated on the main cobblestone road near the water and across from the Pendry Hotel. I love the homey/elevated vibe that the restaurant gives off. You can definitely come in more casual or a little dressed up and both will work. We sat at the bar during this recent visit because we just wanted oysters and a lobster roll to go. The bartender was super helpful and attentive to our needs despite also training a new employee. My lobster roll was filled with butter and I enjoyed every single bite. Unfortunately by the time I got to my fries they were a bit soggy and hard to enjoy. I would highly recommend eating at the restaurant instead of ordering to go if you can. Either way support a small local business especially one as phenomenal as Thames Street Oyster House!

We had an amazing Maine lobster roll at Thames Street Ouster House! The service was great and the ambiance was nice. The restaurant wasn't too loud, allowing for good conversation.

Great portions overall and everything was cooked to perfection! They had a diverse oyster selection and we ended up ordered 2 of 5 different kinds to try. We also ordered mussel appetizers, lobster roll and crab cake. Mussels were cooked in a sausage, corn, onion sauce that was extra flavorful with a hint of smokiness from the sausage with each bite. Loved how they included 2 toasted slices of bread, was great to dip and eat with the sauce. Lobster roll was bursting with fresh lobster encased in a buttered toast, could appreciate the quality from the natural flavor from the lobster and the side tub of melted butter was a great add-on. Highly recommend getting the refreshing cucumber side for the lobster roll. Crab cake itself was larger than the size of my fist and also beautifully seasoned, fully of fresh crab meat with no trace of shells. My only comment for the potato salad that came with the crab cake is that I wish it had more acidity with lemon, mustard or vinegar. It was very light and subtle which some might also prefer as it is. Dessert options looked good too but didn't have any room by the end. For drinks, we had the a fruit crush cocktail, a glass of beer and merlot. Would recommend getting reservation in advance otherwise you'll probably meet a wait time given how busy and popular they are. Took us an hour to get seated at bar for dinner for party of 2, would've been longer to wait for a table. Service was amazing even with how busy they were!

Oysters as the best across the DMV - so fresh and a wide assortment! Get a collection of appetizers as your meal to experience the food variety. Ask for Bill as your server. He was so pleasant and friendly. We had a wonderful birthday dinner!

I just have to check in every so often to say that this place is still 5 STARS!! I absolutely love it and live for the Saturday whole fish special, which is simply my pride and joy! The service is impeccable, every staff member goes out of their way to make the experience exactly what it should be. When I'm not at the bar, the dining room feels like you are having dinner in someone's dining room , and I just love that. The seasonal dessert options are also such a nice touch, but I have a hard time saving room when that fish special is involved. But dropping in for dessert on a random weeknight is always a good idea.

I came here for the acclaimed crab cake. There was one seat left at the bar that I was able to grab since I couldn't make reservations for one. It took over half an hour to come, certainly busy even on a Sunday night. The crab cake itself was good although I don't know that it's such a step above other crab cakes in the city. I thought that the potato and Zucchini sides were both on the Bland side which I think made sense to contrast with the crab cake but wished they both had more flavor. I also had some oysters, and they were both on the mild side consistent with the description.

Thames is a must try!!!!! I had dinner there last night, and it was amazing. They were very busy with a wait list, but a spot opened at the bar right when I got there. The service was excellent. They were out of the oysters I wanted, but the bar tender gave an excellent recommendation. They were very fresh and delicious. I also ordered the seafood salad...amazing!!!! It was a large portion of various chopped seafood with a very flavorful dressing. I'd kinda like to go back today and order the same thing. Lol! It was a perfect dining experience!

Thursday 3/14/2024 I went back 2 back years for my birthdays but is this spot still a 5/5? Yes, BUT some things have changed that I want to mention AND the first experience can never be topped. The service is still great and on point. The food is still really good but nearly everything has gotten a price increase (except for the crab cake) when compared to last years visit. The lobster roll went up $5, the burger went up $2, and the bread pudding went up $2. Now let's talk about the food. - New England lobster roll * This is still the best lobster roll I've had. - Cast iron crab cake * this dish is still great plus the asparagus & sweet potatoes are ALWAYS a great addition. - Thames street burger * the only downgrade is the burger, it's still good but I can't say it's one of the best burgers I've had anymore. * also the fries were decent but not as good as last year - Dulce de leche bread pudding * the bread pudding was very good and it was even better than the first time I had it last year. In short, this is still a GREAT restaurant that I might have to revisit AGAIN for next years birthday.

Thames Street Oyster House is a must try in Baltimore! Their seafood is so fresh and it's located in a cute area by the water in Fells Point too. Pro tip - if you have a small enough party, make a reservation. This place is a local favorite and can be very busy when the weather is nice! Overall, the seafood was so fresh and dessert was truly stellar. Here is what we ordered and ratings: - Gin cocktail w/ elderflower & grapefruit juice (6/10) - Seafood salad (7/10) - Fried calamari (9/10) - Fish and chips (9/10) - Crab cake in skillet w/ asparagus & sweet potatoes (9/10) - Bread pudding (10/10) Sadly, the service was a bit disappointing this time around, but we all have bad days. If you're seated inside, it can get loud and the tables are close together - neither of those things bothered me but worth noting. I've sat outside in the back courtyard before and that was beautiful. Overall, I would always suggest this place for everyone to try at least once!

My first time trying, but hope to be back many many times! I came here with my family for an early lunch. Knowing how popular the place is, I was lucky to snag a reservation for us at 11:30am, which is right when the place opens. We arrived pretty early and had about 10-15 minutes before we could even go inside, and I was surprised to see people forming a line in front of the door. We joined the others in line and were quickly seated once let inside. Not only are they popular, but the restaurant itself is really quite small, so I highly suggest making a reservation. Even right at their opening, they filled up pretty quickly. My order was the lobster roll - I figured it was a quintessential menu item, so I had to go for it. People definitely love it for a reason. It was stuffed well, and the bun was so soft and warm. I also got fries on the side, and they had a great flavor. They give you a homemade ketchup with their fries, and I was really pleasantly surprised by it. I do not like ketchup AT ALL, and I actually really enjoyed their version. I had a few bites of my family's choices as well, and I was impressed with everything. My favorite was probably the calamari. It was nice and crispy and came with these hot peppers in the bottom of the dish that added a nice brightness and some heat. I will say the seafood salad wasn't what we were expecting, but I thought it looked and tasted really nice. I knew how iconic this restaurant is, and I'm glad I finally got to try it for myself. I hope to have that lobster roll again soon.