Top Best Seafood Restaurants in Bel Air

"You wouldn't believe it, but before Thames Street came along, in 2011, there was no place to send someone for decent seafood near the waterfront in Fells Point, which was a crying shame because everyone comes there expecting to see crabs and lobsters dancing on the cobblestone streets. So Thames Street, to its everlasting credit, filled that niche. Its best dishes traffic in fish such as hake and fluke, that are better known in New England than here in Maryland."

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"There’s much to love at Thames Street Oyster House, from its casual, classy bistro décor to its super-fresh seasonal seafood."

"Here's a fine example of a place that the press and the tourists 'discovered' long ago, yet whose brilliance hasn't been dimmed by the publicity. Faidley is best known for its crab cakes, in-claw meat, backfin..."

"As one of the city’s mascot foods, crabs hold a special place in Baltimorean hearts. Discussions get contentious over which restaurant does them justice, but for arguably the most authentic iteration, go for a family-owned crab shack like L.P."

"No Baltimore food list would be complete without a spot for steamed crabs encrusted with Old Bay. Eat ‘em on the rooftop at L.P. Steamers for views of the Inner Harbor."

"A true Baltimore success story, Jimmy’s has been in the seafood business since 1974, trumpeting its “famous” moniker well before it actually was. Now known citywide and beyond, especially by Orioles and Ravens fans, the house that Greek immigrant restaurateur Jimmy Minadakis built remains a reliable go-to for authentic Maryland-style steamed blue crabs, but there’s much more to the menu than mallets. Crowds pack the place for the crab cakes, Chicken Chesapeake, stuffed oysters, and even steaks and burgers."

"The Smithsonian-affiliated Reginald F. Lewis Museum is home to art, photographs, sculptures, military antiques, and ephemera chronicling Maryland’s African-American history from 1784 to the present. Although it’s connected to the Smithsonian, the Lewis Museum remains open throughout the shutdown and is offering free admission to furloughed workers and up to three guests with a valid government I.D. For more African-American history and culture, try: Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Park, National Great Blacks in Wax Museum"

"Learn about the lives of African American Marylanders at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African-American History & Culture. Their permanent collection will take you on a journey through 400 years of Maryland African American history in the fields of arts, sports, politics, military, and more."

"Unlike traditional museums where kids are constantly reminded not to touch anything, at the Port Discovery Children’s Museum kids are encouraged to touch everything. The museum features three floors of interactive exhibits where kids can learn while having fun. Some experiences include, a water play area, a miniature 50’s-style diner, a playground with ropes and slides, painting, sculptures, soccer and backyard games in the indoor stadium and so much more."

"The Port Discovery Children’s Museum is the perfect place to take the kids for the day. It features exhibits made for kids of all different ages, from babies to elementary school ages. There are interactive art studios, musical exhibits, and even a four-story SkyClimber with views of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor."

"Offering three floors of educational interactive and hands-on experiences for children ages 2 to 10, Port Discovery Children’s Museum is one of the leading nontraditional educational resources in the Mid-Atlantic. Port Discovery Children's Museum"

"Before the eat-a-thon or if it starts to downpour or broil, do something fun that invites conversation!. Those with a quirky personality, love of trivia and history will be amazed at the weird and exotic exhibits. While not totally about Baltimore, some locally themed items give this museum (a franchise) a unique feeling."

"Ripley’s Believe It or Not’s Odditorium includes 10 galleries. Don’t miss the Marvelous Mirror Maze, 2,000 square feet of endless passages. Also onsite is Ripley’s 4D moving Theater, which offers a movie-going experience complete with digital effects, motion seats and 4-D real effects."

"With Maryland locations in the Inner Harbor and Ocean City, this place is off the hook. It is really very funny and quirky and everything you would expect it to be. It is also super fun and would make a great filler activity if you are hanging out in Baltimore."

"Skillets steal the spotlight at this Hampden haunt that looks like a saloon straight out of the Wild West. Belly up to the lunch counter to feast on many varieties of breakfast hash—including raclette cheese with bacon and potatoes, or a spicy “Spaniard” version with chorizo, corn, and onions—topped with fried eggs and served in a pan. The menu also features sandwiches that hit the spot any time of day."

"Harford-Echodale – Perring Parkway’s Lost in the 50s Diner, located at 5512 Harford Road, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the diner and breakfast and brunch spot four stars out of 113 reviews."

"Italian, seafood, Greek, down-home American and traditional deli offerings are on the menu, which basically is a book. Breakfast-wise, Broadway Diner is solid if not spectacular. Omelets and combo plates are straightforward and satisfying, and the sausage links are particularly gratifying in an artery-clogging kind of way."

"Claim to fame: Hungarian goulash, potato crusted salmon, shrimp creole. Big portions, lots of options, and open 24 hours. This diner is doing everything right."

"At Gunther & Co. in the Canton neighborhood, try the Wine Spotlight program, where restaurant owners Nancy and Jerry Trice serve lesser-known, high-end varietals by the glass to introduce them to guests without the commitment of buying a bottle. Prices have ranged from $12–20 for 6-ounce pours. Kansas City Needs to Be Your Next Wine Destination"

"Gunther & Co., located in the historic Gunther Boiler Building in Brewers Hill, offers a modern American menu of globally influenced and local cuisine. It’s perfect for a casual lu..."

"Don’t get me wrong I enjoy going to a fancy brunch every once in a while with my girls, but honestly I love eating at the local diner.Diners are no fuss. You just show up as you are and enjoy tasty food without the extra hassle of having to make reservations, spend a lot of money, or get dressed up (that’s my favorite part!). The Lunch Box is one of my favorite diners in Baltimore for sure."