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Ampersea Restaurant, Baltimore, MD

Ampersea Restaurant

4.6 (1472)
$31 to $50
American
1417 Thames St, Baltimore, MD 21231

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Neighborhood
    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

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What 1,472 people are saying

Ampersea Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Baltimore / Maryland

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Baltimore / Maryland

    Great for scenic views

  • Baltimore

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Baltimore

    Great for scenic views

  • Baltimore

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ampersea Restaurant offers a "beautiful waterfront location" with "great food" and a "welcoming atmosphere." Manager Joey receives consistent praise for exceptional customer service, enhancing the overall dining experience. The restaurant's "stunning decor" and "delicious menu" items like the crab pretzel and mussels add to its charm. Perfect for those seeking scenic views and friendly service.
1,472 Reviews
  1. MollyR

    Washington, D.C. Area5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Ampersea has a lovely location and a very kind manager and staff. They have a limited happy hour menu some of which was delicious and fresh (oysters, small but good) and their signature crab pretzel. The baked Brie was rubbery and overwhelmed by berries and nuts. The ceviche was fresh and delicious and was the best thing we ordered. The biggest problem was waiting over 30 minutes for our happy hour drinks. Apparently on a Friday night for an advertised happy hour they had one bartender staffed. That’s a huge mistake. Everyone, including tables around us, were crabby about waiting so long for their drinks.

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  2. Paul

    Baltimore / Maryland8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 10, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The fried green tomato appetizer left a little to be desired: the tomatoes had very little taste and would have benefited greatly from some time of seasoning (even salt, which appeared to be missing from the coating). The cauliflower-based relish was interesting, but couldn't save the dish. I asked for tabasco sauce, which added a but of heat, but even that was not enough. My dinner companion ordered the salmon fish tacos and these were quite bland. The salmon appeared to be poached and would have been better had it been grilled or pan roasted. Here again, seasoning would have helped. My lobster ravioli entree, was actually good and worth ordering again.

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  3. Linda

    Baltimore / Maryland5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great time at Ampersea. Great food and ambiance.

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  4. Kristen

    Baltimore / Maryland6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    amazing! views were immaculate, right on the water - so beautifully decorated! food was so flavorful, fresh, and tasty; braised short ribs and mussels were fantastic! the manager aka my new bestie, joey, was wonderful and so kind and treated us like queens!

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  5. Lauren VIP

    Baltimore / Maryland10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful restaurant right on the harbor. Food is excellent and they are dog friendly outside which was a major plus :).

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  6. Michael

    Washington, D.C. Area19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A late afternoon lunch on a warm, sunny day at one of Ampersea's outdoor harborside tables is one spectacular way to eat lunch in Baltimore! The food is tasty and the service excellent. But nothing matches the ambience.

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  7. Shavani

    Baltimore / Maryland2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I wish the menu had more options but everything else was great

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  8. Edmund VIP

    Baltimore / Maryland33 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 29, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best views in the city and a noteworthy cream of crab soup to top it off.

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  9. Brittany

    Baltimore / Maryland3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great experience there …Joey the manager was excellent and had great customer service . My waitress Kyra s was great n attentive too

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  10. Eric

    Baltimore / Maryland3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favorite places for a calm weekend afternoon drink and small bite - if the weather is nice, sit outside. If it isn’t nice, stay inside. Either way, you’re going to have an amazing vibe.

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Ampersea Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 1472 OpenTable diners.

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  2. United States
  3. Baltimore / Maryland
  4. Baltimore
  5. Harbor Point

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today
Google Map for Ampersea Restaurant

1417 Thames St, Baltimore, MD 21231

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Caroline
  • Neighborhood
    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
  • 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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