Seafood restaurant · South Baltimore and the Middle Branch

Nick's Fish House

A big waterfront seafood spot on the Middle Branch near the Hanover Street bridge, with a large outdoor deck that fills up on warm evenings.

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

Known for
Waterfront deck, steamed crabs, seafood
Price
$$ · Moderate
Good for
Waterfront, Groups, Steamed crabs

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Oysters on ice (illustrative photo, not taken at this restaurant)Illustrative: Oysters on ice, not taken at Nick's Fish House

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Baltimore classics to try here

Steamed blue crabs

About South Baltimore and the Middle Branch

The neighborhoods south of Federal Hill and around the Middle Branch of the Patapsco, where large waterfront restaurants have decks over the water.

  • Best on warm evenings; check if outdoor seating is open.

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Where is Nick's Fish House?

Nick's Fish House is at 2600 Insulator Dr, in South Baltimore and the Middle Branch, Baltimore.

How expensive is Nick's Fish House?

It is moderate ($$) by Baltimore standards.

Has Nick's Fish House won any awards?

Readers’ choice 2026: Outdoor dining (Baltimore Magazine readers’ poll 2026).

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