Copper Shark

Name: Copper Shark
Address: 921 E Fort Ave, Baltimore, MD, United States, 21230-5134
Telephone: (410) 202-2268
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (609)

$31 to $50

American

921 E Fort Ave, Baltimore, MD 21230-5134

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2 people

Jun 18, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

About this restaurant

Great for creative cocktails
Neighborhood gem
Great for brunch

Step into our historic building, and you will immediately be greeted by its red-brick walls, exposed beams, and intimate bar space leading to an open and airy dining room and our fantastic back patio set for outdoor dining and conversations around our fire pit (weather permitting!).

Sit at the bar to enjoy an artisanal beer or oak-aged bourbon alongside a quick bite of charcuterie meats and cheeses, crispy brussels sprouts, or shark fries. Or venture into the heart of Copper Shark for a leisurely chef-inspired meal created by Chef Matthew Audette.

In addition to seasonal masterpieces, you can always count on classic cuisine like our petite filet, soup du jour and pot du creme. Weather permitting, we encourage you to cozy up next to our courtyard fire pit.

Sundays we only have Brucnh service

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 10:30 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm
Phone number
(410) 202-2268
Website
http://www.thecoppershark.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
921 E Fort Ave, Baltimore, MD 21230-5134
Neighborhood
Locust Point
Cross street
Fort Ave and Ludlow
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Firepit, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Maine Lobster Chowder$14.00
house smoked bacon, new potato, roasted corn, lobster bisque
Prime Beef Carpaccio$14.00
arugula, shaved parmesan, lemon vinaigrette, pickled shallots
Spring Salad$13.00
baby pea tendrils, spring vegetables, ricotta, lemon vinaigrette
Mixed Greens Salad$13.00
strawberries, fava beans, goat cheese, aged balsamic vinaigrette
Salt Roasted Beet and Citrus Salad$13.00
lemon thyme whipped yoghurt, olives, tarragon
Pan Seared Foie Gras$17.00
arugula gel, rhubarb pistachio financier, agrodolce, candied pistachio
Grilled Local Asparagus$13.00
ramp aioli, hazelnuts, poached farm egg
Crispy Fried Burrata$15.00
baby arugula salad, nduja, ramp pesto
Risotto Caprese$14.00
basil risotto, candied tomatoes, ciligene, toasted pine nuts

Pastas

House-Made Potato Gnocchi$16.00
crispy pork belly, lobster, peas, mint
Linguine Marechiara$17.00
Maryland crab, tuna, scallop, white wine tomato sauce, fried basil
Braised Duck Bolognaise$15.00
bucatini, herbed boursin

Entrees

Pan Seared Scallops$37.00
truffled potato pave, spring mushrooms, red wine hollandaise
Crispy Skinned Branzino$37.00
piperade, fennel, romesco, toasted almond
Pan Roasted Spring Chicken$25.00
herb polenta, grilled asparagus, tomato vinaigrette
Copper Shark Prime Cuts
pommes raifort, baby vegetables, sauce perigourdine
- 8 oz Flat Iron$31.00
- 8 oz Petite Filet$44.00
- 22 oz Ribeye$78.00
- Seared Foie Gras Supplement$15.00
Crispy Polenta$22.00
sunnyside farm eggs, spring vegetable ragout, garbanzo beans, pecorino
Fennel Crusted Ahi Tuna Niçoise$29.00
fingerling potato, olive tapenade, pickled haricot vert, deviled egg
Spring Lamb$38.00
pan roasted saddle with fava beans ragout, and spiced lamb tagine

Sides

Pommes Raifort
Herbed Polenta
House Fries
Baby Vegetables
Grilled Asparagus
Spring Mushrooms
Fava Bean Ragout

What 609 people are saying

Copper Shark 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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Baltimore
Great for brunch
Baltimore
Lively
Baltimore
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Copper Shark offers a vibrant dining experience with "excellent food, cocktails, and service." The atmosphere is lively, often featuring live music, while the menu boasts standout dishes like "fried burrata" and "duck breast." Although service can occasionally be slow, patrons appreciate the "friendly staff" and "great ambiance," making it a "gem in Locust Point."

609 Reviews

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Lejla VIP
Baltimore / Maryland9 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic birthday dinner and drinks from start to finish, and service was impeccable. Special shoutout to manager Bryan who was terrific and took great care of us.
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Heather VIP
Baltimore / Maryland13 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were very impressed! The restaurant was gorgeous! Our serving staff were exceptional! The appetizers, entrees, drinks, snd desserts were really good!
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Meredith VIP
Baltimore / Maryland26 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
First of all our server, Julie was fantastic. She was pleasant and seemed to anticipate our questions before we even asked them. On to the food. We ordered the whipped ricotta to share and it was delicious. Three of our party ordered the blackberry salad. It was definitely a generous portion, in fact we could have just ordered one and split it. The arugula was extremely peppery! So much so that it overwhelmed the other flavors. I have eaten arugula many, many times and it has never had that strong of a flavor. For entrees, my husband and daughter ordered steaks. She ordered hers medium rare and it was definitely overcooked. I had the rockfish which was tasty but it came with a pile of fennel with some hot peppers basically like a slaw. I am not a fan of spicy and I could not eat it. Again, I’ve had fennel before and it is usually used as a garnish atop the protein or in a salad not just a bunch of it as a side. There was no mention of hot peppers in the description on the menu either. It totally missed the mark. Desserts were delicious! Overall it was good but room for improvement on some things or at least a more accurate description on the menu.
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Stefan
Baltimore / Maryland19 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Honestly, the food was just mediocre for the price, and I probably wouldn't rush to return. Our service, and especially our server Christian, was terrific and super attentive. When I saw jumbo lump crabcakes on the menu, I was super excited and highly considered ordering. However, when two people at my table ordered, I opted for the 14-oz. The New York strip steak was delicious, cooked to the correct temperature, and presented nicely with fingerling potatoes, asparagus, and a cup of CS steak sauce. As for the crabcakes, you should be ashamed of yourselves. This is Maryland, and anytime I see jumbo lump, I'm usually all in. The crab was backfin meat at best, and compared to what I see for crabcakes in other Baltimore-area and Maryland restaurants that are top-rated for crabcakes, yours didn't come close, both in size and lump meat. It just wasn't there. Our friend, whom we brought for his birthday dinner, was also very disappointed. He had been to the restaurant six times and was eager for us to experience it with him. However, the menu completely changed since he was last there, and the soup, fish, and chips he had raved about were no longer on the menu, and he, too, was disappointed. Lastly, the bread. I have no problem paying for a basket of delicious bread, and though the bread was good, it wasn't $5 good.
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Nusinyo
Baltimore / Maryland9 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great restaurant with reasonable prices and tasty food. I will definitely be back.
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Barbara
Baltimore / Maryland20 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food at Copper Shark was excellent. I had the chicken and it was moist and tasty. My friend has the wild boar ragu and it was as good as what we had in Italy. However, we did have to wait an extraordinarily long time for our food. Our entre dining experience was 3 and half hours so plan accordingly. This was a Saturday but we did go early around 5. I still would give it a try.
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Christina VIP
Greater Boston80 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We live in the neighborhood and have been here many times. Great food, excellent cocktails. However, I have had celiac disease for over 35 years. Had to learn to navigate menus well before any labels. Many newly diagnosed would not eat where the menu was not clearly labeled for the top food allergens. Just returned from Ireland and every single restaurant had labels on the menu. Same in Australia and New Zealand. The USA is so far behind. Yes, the server was knowledgeable and went and got a list after asking about allergies. Labeled menus would be much more helpful. Have only seen that very intermittently in the USA. At least several other Baltimore restaurants have done it.
Copper SharkResponded on June 8, 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We truly appreciate your continued support and valuable feedback. We're glad to hear that our server was knowledgeable and able to provide the necessary allergy information, but we understand how much easier it would be with clearly labeled menus. Your insight is incredibly helpful, and we recognize the importance of making our menu more accessible for guests with dietary restrictions. It's something we will absolutely take into consideration moving forward, as we strive to improve the dining experience for all of our guests. Thank you again for your thoughtful review—we hope to welcome you back soon for another great meal and cocktail!
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Alex
Baltimore / Maryland1 review
1.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Usually have a great experience here but this time was terrible. They were slow and obviously trying to close early. They were vacuuming during our entire meal and even turned off the music shortly after we received our entrees. The waiter never came back to check in on any of the food or ask us if we wanted another round of drinks. I ended up getting up and going to the bar myself to get us another round only to be told that the bar was closed and the last call was 20 minutes ago. After explaining the situation I was offered beer or wine and took our drinks back to our table. Overall it seemed that no one working last night wanted to be there at all.
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Nancy VIP
Fort Lauderdale36 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another excellent dinner at Copper Shark. This time on a Tuesday night...super quiet. Food was excellent. They are preparing for their summer menu so the menu was abbreviated but we still had many dishes to choose from. Tuesdays are half priced wine so I took advantage of the special. Really believe this place is a gem in Locust Point.
Copper SharkResponded on June 8, 2025
Thank you so much for the wonderful review, Nancy!
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JoAnne
Baltimore / Maryland14 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
This was my 2nd visit- the food is very good although on most recent visit my companion was disappointed in the carpaccio salad. Perhaps personal preference (the presentation was very nice), just not what was expected. Overall, great atmosphere, good quality food and appropriately priced.
Copper SharkResponded on June 8, 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience, JoAnne! We truly appreciate you returning for a second visit and are glad to hear you enjoyed the great atmosphere and quality food. While we’re sorry to hear that the beef carpaccio wasn’t quite what your companion expected, we’re grateful for the feedback—it helps us refine and ensure every dish delivers the best possible experience. We hope to welcome you back again soon for another delicious meal. Thanks for your thoughtful review! 🍽️
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FAQs

Copper Shark offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (410) 202-2268.

Copper Shark is rated 4.8 stars by 609 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

Jun 18, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

921 E Fort Ave, Baltimore, MD 21230-5134

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Fort Ave and Ludlow
Neighborhood
Locust Point
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 10:30 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Firepit, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thecoppershark.com/
Phone number
(410) 202-2268

Copper Shark

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Appetizers

Maine Lobster Chowder$14.00

Prime Beef Carpaccio$14.00

Spring Salad$13.00

Mixed Greens Salad$13.00

Salt Roasted Beet and Citrus Salad$13.00

Pan Seared Foie Gras$17.00

Grilled Local Asparagus$13.00

Crispy Fried Burrata$15.00

Risotto Caprese$14.00

Pastas

House-Made Potato Gnocchi$16.00

Linguine Marechiara$17.00

Braised Duck Bolognaise$15.00

Entrees

Pan Seared Scallops$37.00

Crispy Skinned Branzino$37.00

Pan Roasted Spring Chicken$25.00

Copper Shark Prime Cuts

Crispy Polenta$22.00

Fennel Crusted Ahi Tuna Niçoise$29.00

Spring Lamb$38.00

Sides

Pommes Raifort

Herbed Polenta

House Fries

Baby Vegetables

Grilled Asparagus

Spring Mushrooms

Fava Bean Ragout

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