Thames Street Oyster House Restaurant Review
1728 Thames St. (S. Ann St.) 
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Baltimore, MD 21231
443-449-7726
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Thames Street Oyster House Restaurant is one of our 2012
Hot 10 Baltimore Restaurants | Top 10 Baltimore Seafood Restaurants
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Cuisine
Open
Lunch Wed.-Sun., Dinner nightlyFeatures
- View
- Full bar
- Reservations suggested
- Outdoor dining
- Bar open until 2 a.m.
- Casual
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| Thames Street Oyster House is that Holy Grail of Baltimore gastronomy: the really good seafood restaurant that is chef-driven---not part of a chain, in other words---with not-too-astronomical prices. Casual yet classy, it boasts simple, evocative bistro décor (white-and-black tile, bentwood chairs, raw bar selections written on a handsome mirror), a romantic courtyard patio strung with white lights, and an intelligently put-together menu of seasonal, sustainably sourced fare. Executive chef Eric Houseknecht has provided a variety of price points, from salads and sandwiches (including a buttery lobster roll) to such entrées as seared Block Island scallops over a succotash of corn, English peas and sweet peppers, and lobster and crab risotto. To sample the best of the raw bar offerings, high rollers can order lush “shellfish towers” that change daily. Wines, specialty cocktails, and artisan brews, including some fine locals, stand ready to accompany your meal. Desserts are seasonal; try the peach cobbler, made with the farmers market's freshest, in summer, or a sumptuous bread pudding to ward off winter's chill. Need more to love? Head for the upstairs dining room, which offers pretty harbor views. |
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