
Baltimore is known for waterfront views and fresh seafood, so summer provides the perfect opportunity to savor both. Treat your senses with a visit to these amazing waterfront restaurants near Baltimore homes for sale that are recommended by our real estate agents.
- Rusty Scupper - 402 Key Highway, Baltimore, MD 21230
Rising three levels above Baltimore's Inner Harbor, the Rusty Scupper displays incredible views from any table. Whether you're in the dining room, bar, or on the outdoor deck, you'll enjoy the same delicious food and elite customer service. The seafood-centric menu features dishes such as crab fettuccine, pan-seared scallops, and shrimp & grits, or you can go with one of the steaks and create your own surf & turf. Rusty Scupper's award-winning Sunday brunch incorporates a different international cuisine each month. Lunch and dinner are served Monday through Saturday, with brunch and dinner on Sunday.
- Ampersea - 1417 Thames St., Baltimore, MD 21231
Ampersea offers sweeping waterfront views, but they're equally involved in promoting the Baltimore landscape. Through Living Classrooms, a local organization educating the community through hands-on learning experiences. Ampersea supports initiatives such as Project SERVE and Baltimore Urban Gardening with Students (BUGS). Menus change based on seasonal availability of ingredients, with representative dishes like Natty Boh mussels, mushroom risotto, and blackened seabass. Ampersea is open 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. daily with extended hours until 11 p.m. Saturday.
- Nick's Fish House - 2600 Insulator Drive, Baltimore, MD 21230
Even kids, those notoriously picky eaters, can find something to love at Nick's Fish House. Famed award-winning views and casual vibes create an ambiance that suits a summer date night or a family dinner. Nick's signature steamed crabs were named to Baltimore magazine's list of "Best Baltimore Seafood Dishes" in 2024. Not surprisingly, Nick's crab cakes also landed them in the recent "15 Best Spots for Crab Cakes in Baltimore" from Tasting Table. Their popular house-made crushes in orange, lemon, and grapefruit will become your go-to summer drink. Nick's is open seven days a week from 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
- Rec Pier Chop House - 1715 Thames St., Baltimore, MD 21231
Baltimore residents do not live by seafood alone. Rec Pier Chop House, right down the street from Fells Point homes for sale, marries an Italian "rosticceria" with a classic American steakhouse. Located in the historic Sagamore Pendry, the restaurant is named for the iconic pier that served as a commercial and recreation hub during the early to mid-20th century. Celebrate a special occasion or just the end of the workweek over roasted branzino, rock shrimp alla scampi, or an assortment of small-plate antipasti. Breakfast and dinner are served daily, with lunch available on weekends and the delightful Soulful Sunday Brunch running from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Citron Restaurant & Bar - 2605 Quarry Lake Drive, Baltimore, MD 21209
While family-owned Citron Restaurant & Bar is only minutes from Baltimore County homes for sale, the serene lakeside setting will have you feeling a world away. The indoor dining room features TVs and fireplaces, and the outdoor terrace seating is heated year-round for maximum comfort. Sushi makes a great starter, or choose the "designer" platter for a full meal. Upscale New American dishes on the menu include grilled center filet of swordfish, Maine lobster orzotto, and lamb shank osso buco. Dinner begins at 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, with carryout available until 9 p.m.
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