Ampersea Restaurant

4.7

1433 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

16 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 22 times today

Romantic
Great for scenic views
Charming

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
Website
http://ampersea.com/
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.

Location
1417 Thames St, Baltimore, MD 21231
Area
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

Popular dishes

Ampersea BurgerUSD 18.00
Angus beef patty, American cheese, fried egg, bacon, caramelized onion, Ampersea sauce
Breakfast BurritoUSD 15.00
spinach wrap, egg, pico, guacamole, bacon, homefries, side salad
Lobster RollUSD 27.00
Lump lobster, butter sauce, truffle fries
Salmon BLTUSD 18.00
spinach wrap, guacomole, bacon, letttuce, tomato
Ampersea Classic BreakfastUSD 15.00
scrambled eggs, buttermilk biscuit, home fries, choice of bacon or sausage

Specialty Plates

Chicken & WafflesUSD 20.00
Homemade, crispy chicken, cream cheese icing, maple syrup
Mac & Cheese Breakfast BowlUSD 18.00
Three cheese sauce, noodles, homefries, eggs, green onion, panko
The Ampersea OmeletteUSD 20.00
Lump crab, shrimp, scallops, diced tomatoes, spinach, egg, cheddar cheese

Plates

Steak & EggsUSD 25.00
Short rib, home fries, scrabmbled, hollandaise, steak sauce
Maryland Crab CakeUSD 37.00
caper aioli, roasted vegetables
Seasonal OmeletteUSD 15.00
Chef's omelette du jour
Sausage & GravyUSD 20.00
biscuit, homefries, sausage gravy, cripsy poached egg
Cajun Cauliflower TacosUSD 15.00
Double Layered taco, guac, pico, spanish rice
Shrimp & GritsUSD 22.00
creamy grits, home fries, peppers & onion butter sauce

Bottomless Brunch

$25

White & Red Sangria
Mimosa

What 1,433 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Baltimore / Maryland
Romantic
Baltimore
Great for outdoor dining
Baltimore
Romantic
Baltimore
Great for scenic views
Baltimore
American

Review summary

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Ampersea Restaurant delights with its "stunning" waterfront views, creating an idyllic setting for memorable meals. Guests rave about the "fantastic" food, highlighting the crab cakes and seafood creations. Manager Joey receives praise for making diners feel "like VIPs." Though some service issues arise, the overall atmosphere and cuisine ensure a delightful experience.

1,433 Reviews

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Aaliyah
Baltimore5 reviews
5.0
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The manager, Joey, made sure my guest and I were seated and had everything we needed. He was very kind and fun. He even stayed later to take pics of me and my friend to celebrate my birthday. This was my second time here, and the food was amazing 💯 We will definitely be coming back.
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Christine VIP
New York City18 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Joey was great and so was the food. The ambience was perfect- I can’t wait to come back
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MatthewM
Baltimore4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious. Our sever was super friendly, informative and didn’t rush us. Manager was polite and friendly as well. Will definitely be going back.
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J
San Francisco3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff were extremely friendly upon arrival. The ambiance is very relaxed and has a dreamy look to it. We went during mid afternoon and it’s on the water. The food was really good, my friend got the mussels and she enjoyed it. The drinks were good and our server was a sweetheart. This is definitely a nice spot to enjoy especially towards the warm weather. I’m definitely going back in the near future.
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Janice
Washington DC18 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a gem! The food and service was Amazing! Joey, greeted us with a smile and was so pleasant throughout our entire reservation. The entire team was outstanding! Highly recommend this restaurant and will be returning. I mean EVERYTHING was Amazing!!! The crab pretzel was a hit and so delicious! Everything AMAZING
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alexia
Washington DC3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 28 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Joey was nice and welcoming. They sold out of the bottles of wine which was disappointing as that is why we went that particular night. However, always a nice place to have dinner and relax.
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Kimberly
Baltimore2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This will be your new favorite restaurant! Come and check it out ASAP!
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Anthony
Baltimore1 review
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ampersea was fantastic! Great service and food. Loved the environment. Also special shout to the manager Joey. He was super kind and courteous, treated us with first rate professionalism. We'll be back!
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Andrew
Baltimore1 review
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It’s a beautiful restaurant, the food is amazing. The service is great and it’s a beautiful view on the harbor
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Lydell
Baltimore2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Went for lunch, and I must say that I would like to come back once the weather breaks to dine outside. The harbor views are amazing and the service was great. Food was um okay I guess.
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Ampersea Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 1433 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

16 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 22 times today

1417 Thames St, Baltimore, MD 21231

Additional information

Cross Street
Caroline
Area
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

Website
http://ampersea.com/
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.

Ampersea Restaurant

Make a booking

Additional information

Shrimp & Grits

Crab Dip

Maryland Crab Cake

Small Bites

Brussel SproutsUSD 10.00

Crab DipUSD 20.00

Cheese & CharcuterieUSD 16.00

Honey & Hot WingsUSD 20.00

Soups & Salads

Maryland Half & HalfUSD 10.00

Chopped SaladUSD 12.00

Sandwiches

Ampersea BurgerUSD 18.00

Breakfast BurritoUSD 15.00

Lobster RollUSD 27.00

Salmon BLTUSD 18.00

Ampersea Classic BreakfastUSD 15.00

Specialty Plates

Chicken & WafflesUSD 20.00

Mac & Cheese Breakfast BowlUSD 18.00

The Ampersea OmeletteUSD 20.00

Plates

Steak & EggsUSD 25.00

Maryland Crab CakeUSD 37.00

Seasonal OmeletteUSD 15.00

Sausage & GravyUSD 20.00

Cajun Cauliflower TacosUSD 15.00

Shrimp & GritsUSD 22.00

Bottomless Brunch

White & Red Sangria

Mimosa

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