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Ampersea Restaurant, Baltimore, MD

Ampersea Restaurant

4.5
4.5
1413 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 11 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
At the intersection of Harbor Point and Fells Point, Ampersea is redefining cuisine that's modern, Maryland, authentic. A destination innovating the way Baltimore dines on the Patapsco River. Perched on the western corner of Thames Street and located in the Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Museum building with the Living Classrooms Foundation, Ampersea dining room, patio, and event spaces offer a stunning combination of panoramic harbor views, impeccable service, and delectable dishes. During our busy season the restaurant has policies in place that may affect your reservation. please review the following:
- Entire party arrived to be sat
- All parties larger than 4 people must call into the restaurant to schedule their reservation.
- All tables are subject to an 18% auto-gratuity.
- Outdoor dining is not guaranteed for all reservations but is first come first serve.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Organic
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (443) 681-5310
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    In everything we do, Ampersea aims to bring to life an authentic, modern Maryland dining experience. We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Neighbourhood
    Harbor Point
  • Cross Street
    Caroline
  • Parking details
    Parking is conveniently located on both Thames and Caroline streets, within half a block of the restaurant. There are also two public parking lots located adjacent to Ampersea.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,413 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Baltimore

    Great for scenic views

  • Baltimore

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ampersea Restaurant offers a delightful dining experience with "one of the best views in the city," making it a favorite spot for waterfront lovers. Guests rave about the "exceptional service" and welcoming atmosphere, often highlighting Joey, the attentive manager. The menu features tasty seafood options, and the scenic outdoor seating enhances any meal.

1,413 Reviews
  1. Michael

    VIP

    Baltimore

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything about this place was fantastic. In addition to having the most magical holiday decor in town and a great waterfront view, the food and service were top notch. I ordered one of the specials (shrimp gnocchi in pesto sauce), which was out of this world. The bartender even indulged me by making a holiday drink not found on the cocktail menu. Parking was easy as well since Ampersea is located just outside the busy part of Fells Point. I highly recommend Ampersea to anyone who is looking for a memorable night out. It's always great, but those holiday decorations and comfort food winter specials easily put Ampersea at the top of my list at this time of year. I plan to go back next week to enjoy it in all its winter splendor one more time before those stunning decorations and delectable specials are gone.

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  2. Patricia

    Baltimore

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a wonderful time and the food was delicious. We had to wait a bit for our table even though we had reservations. The staff bought us a round of drinks a provided us with appetizers. They were really awesome on a busy holiday night. The restaurant was decorated beautifully. All around a great experience.

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  3. Steffen

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 19, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We enjoyed at this place a very friendly atmosphere.

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  4. Cindy

    New York City

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful winter theme decor. Lobster roll was good. Not overflowing but plenty of lobster. Burger was big and tasty. The waiter was nice but a little side tracked even though the place had only a few tables with diners. He was slow and forgetful. Miscommunication in needing change as he never came back with it and it became awkward to ask.

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  5. Tomilola

    Baltimore

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Our server (Malik) did a great job: friendly, great response time, checked in just the right amount & gave us a birthday drink (10/10) The food was mid: • Hot & Honey Wings: lukewarm, dry + you couldn’t taste heat or honey . 8 wings for $20 in this economy is acceptable I guess (0/10) • Oysters Rockefeller: they were a cool take on oysters. Nothing to write home about so (6.7/10) • Seafood Pasta: came out hot, full serving and worth the price. Could use a bit less salt on the shrimp and some heat (spice) but still good! (8.7/10) • Braised Short Rib: overpriced considering it only came with fingerling potatoes. The food was warm but not as hot as the pasta. I’ve def had better short ribs (6.8/10) • Dessert: Brownie/IceCream: the brownie seemed like it was warmed in a microwave cause half of it was cold lol. Also it wasn’t solid, more like fudge? Idk — (4/10) We parked in the lot next door and didn’t use the bathroom so nothing to note there. The set up is cute (sea themed) and though it was busy, it wasn’t super loud or chaotic. Overall: 5.6/10 — I’d come back but probably stick to Seafood.

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  6. Elizabeth

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a delicious girls night out! Holiday decor was cheerful, meal delicious, server kind. Cute cocktail names however we chose a bottle of wine instead. This has been on my “to go” list for quite a while and definitely worth it!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Charming place with absolutely exceptional host….who cared for each diner like a welcomed friend and took special photos of diners by the water. What a lovely and kind man. Oh and the food was more than decent as well. I’d go back…

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  8. Elizabeth

    Baltimore

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food, good atmosphere, small but not overly crowded. I wanted ceviche but was told it was seasonal for the warmer months, the oysters were fresh, my seafood pasta was good just could've had a little more crab meat. Since it was my birthday they gave me a piece of cheesecake with a candle. Joey the manager was very nice, funny and hospitable.

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  9. Shontea

    VIP

    Baltimore

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Customer Service and food was OUTSTANDING! Thanks Joey

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  10. Charles

    Baltimore

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our first time here and were celebrating my Wife's birthday. Joey the Manager immediately introduced himself and was very welcoming. He tended to our needs and made sure we were comfortable and even took some pictures for us. Our server Kiki was equally as amazing! Very knowledgeable of the menu and accommodating to our requests for the meal. She checked in on us frequently and maintained her positive attitude and professionalism. The food prepared by the Chefs and kitchen Staff was top tier. So much so, that we cleaned our plates! Atmosphere was tasteful and well lit. We really enjoyed ourselves. Thank you for making this special day even more magical! We will come again, soon!

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Ampersea Restaurant is rated 4.5 stars by 1413 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 11 times today
Google Map for Ampersea Restaurant

1417 Thames St, Baltimore, MD 21231

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Caroline
  • Neighbourhood
    Harbor Point
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Organic
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking is conveniently located on both Thames and Caroline streets, within half a block of the restaurant. There are also two public parking lots located adjacent to Ampersea.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (443) 681-5310
  • Private party facilities
    In everything we do, Ampersea aims to bring to life an authentic, modern Maryland dining experience. We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
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