Captain James Crab House: A Seafood Lover's Destination in Baltimore

I would highly recommend getting the seafood alfredo from here! The sauce was creamy and satisfying, and the seafood was a good proportion to the pasta. The other sides (broccolini & corn on the cob) were pretty average. The 1/2 of steamed shrimp platter with onions and potatoes we ordered were as expected as well. There's lots of seating, the ship theme of the restaurant was a fun touch, and the service was prompt. We had our water refilled frequently!

10/10 The service here was unmatched and the oysters and beer were the perfect touch to an amazing lunch. The oysters were so fresh and the perfect size. The views here are awesome and I can definitely see myself coming back. The only drawback was, I wanted only 2 crabs. I didn't really want a lot and the 3 of us knew we couldn't finish all of it but it didn't really look like they had an option to get just 2, you had to get it per pound. ...I could be wrong but I didn't ask.

It was my first time getting Baltimore crab so the waitress walked me through what to order and how to crack them open. I did the all you can eat crab - comes with soup, corn, and a bucket of fries. You get tools and a bucket for your crab, and they checked on me often. I spent the evening happily crackin' crabs and it was the best time! I sat outside and watched the boats float in the harbor which was an added plus.

The food and service are excellent. The location near the water is breathtaking and suitable for a large party or intimate date. The only area that needs improvement are the seat outside. The seats are absent of padding and would be greatly appreciated while enjoying the food with kith and kin.

The Captain James crab deck is a must-have experience. It is right on the water and the view is gorgeous. It is also set up like an old school crab shack - weathered picnic tables, plastic utensils, and an outdoor sink. The $48 all you can eat crab special is an extremely good bargain and the crabs themselves were a good size and were brought out promptly and still hot from the steamer. The only negative I could find is that they don't use real butter. Our table got a large bottle of squeezable Parkay, while the table next to us got a spray bottle of I Can't Believe It's Not Butter. This is my new favorite place to pick crabs.

Good food, good service. There are 2 buildings that face each other. Ambiance is casual & family friendly.

Excellent first timer experience. I'm a New England girl through and through but was given the full Baltimore old bay crab experience with oysters and orange crush! Oh! And the funnel cake fries were probably my favorite. Service was friendly. Ambiance was very casual comfortable and a great view for a sunny day. Great experience overall.

Kinda pricey but awesome crab spot. Service was great and the vibes and feel of the place were nice. You can sit outside by the water either at a Picnic table under an umbrella or on the other side still outside but covered by a tent. Can also sit inside. The only thing I didnt like is that the menu didn't have prices so you had to ask if you wanted to know and the tip is automatically included at 18%. We would've tipped waiter that or more anyways but would still like the option. Will be back!

Crabs are good (pricey!!) but we really go here for the view. It's so nice to sit on the dock and watch the sunset with a game on in the background (the most Maryland experience ever probably). LP steamers will still always have my heart for best and most affordable crabs but captain James takes second place!

As soon as I saw this seafood restaurant was in the shape of a ship, I knew I had to eat here. I highly recommend making reservations. We came on a weeknight, and it was very busy. We just walked in, fortunately they were able to accommodate us after a short wait. The restaurant is pretty casual with the interior decorated in a fun, nautical theme. Prices are slightly higher than what you would expect to pay for seafood in Baltimore. The food was very good. Service was just ok. Maybe cuz it was a busy night?