Fells Point grew up as a shipbuilding port in the 1700s, and its brick rowhouses and Belgian-block streets still lead down to the water. Today it is one of the city’s busiest places to eat and drink, with old taverns next to newer restaurants.
What to eat here
- Seafood and oysters near the water on Thames Street
- Bar food in historic taverns
- Quick bites at the Broadway Market
Checked places in Fells Point
Seafood restaurant · Fells Point · $$$
Thames Street Oyster House
Known for: Oysters, lobster rolls, seafood
Breakfast café · Fells Point · $$
Blue Moon Cafe
Known for: Cap'n Crunch French toast, big breakfasts
Seafood restaurant · Fells Point · $$$
The Choptank
Known for: Steamed crabs, crab cakes, raw bar, a big patio
Historic bar · Fells Point · $$
The Horse You Came In On Saloon
Known for: History, live music, Edgar Allan Poe legends
Southern restaurant · Fells Point · $$
Bunny's Buckets & Bubbles
Known for: Fried chicken, biscuits, a chicken "crab cake"
Irish-inspired restaurant · Fells Point · $$$
The Wren
Known for: Farmhouse cooking, cassoulet, Guinness
Bar with live music · Fells Point · $
Cat's Eye Pub
Known for: Live music every night, Irish pub atmosphere
Tips
- Weekend nights are lively and loud; weekday dinners are calmer.
- Parking is tight; a garage or a rideshare saves circling.
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