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Oyster bar · Canton

Mama's on the Half Shell

A two-floor oyster bar on O’Donnell Square in Canton, with outdoor seating in warm weather. Orange crushes, made with fresh-squeezed orange juice, are a local favorite here.

Checked as operating: October 2026. Hours change, so check before you go.

Known for
Oysters, crab dishes, orange crush cocktails
Where
2901 O’Donnell St, Canton
Price
$$$ · Pricier
Good for
Oysters, Drinks, Brunch

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Raw oysters (illustrative photo, not taken at this restaurant)Illustrative: Raw oysters, not taken at Mama's on the Half Shell

Photo: Naotake Murayama, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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About Canton

Canton was a working waterfront of canneries and factories. Its rowhouse streets now center on O’Donnell Square, lined with bars and restaurants, and the waterfront along Boston Street has parks, marinas and crab houses.

  • O’Donnell Square is busiest on weekend evenings.
  • The waterfront promenade links Canton to Fells Point on foot.

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Mama's on the Half Shell is at 2901 O’Donnell St, in Canton, Baltimore.

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