Riptide - Fells Point

1718 Thames St, Baltimore
(443) 438-5943

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Cherita Young

They have the best crabs ever!!! So big and meaty!!! I haven’t had a bad crab yet!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pacific Crab Combo

Frenchvision Johnson

The location was really nice but the game is wanted to see wasn't showing. Service started slow but after, everyone wanted to help. The oysters were delicious.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

Kaylaliese

The service was so good, they kept us updated on food cooking times, gave us a dozen crabs in our 1/2 dozen order, and comped several of our drinks!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Veronica Strong Davis

We visited the place based on my daughter's recommendation. The large whole crabs ? ? ordered did not disappoint. Crabs were seasoned well and accompanied with melted butter. Price tag $95.00 for a dozen.
The assistant manager was personable and accommodating. He (Mike)explained that the restaurant was short staffed. This may explain why oysters on the half shell were not available ? (no one to shuck them). Our waiter Hammer stated there was no Pinot Grigio wine, but after a long wait, Mike, AM delivered an abundant glass of wine. My sister ordered a specialty drink that did not measure up! My daughter ordered a mock cocktail that lacked flavor. One drink was taken off the check! There were no traditional french fries for my 4 yr old granddaughter. Hush puppies (potatoes) were the substitute. Due to the wait time (very few patrons) and unavailability of menu items, one would expect a complimentary item or two. This did not happen but instead received the check that included a 20% gratuity that totaled $200+. I bought this to the attention of the waiter who offered to remove it. If not for his exceptional table, side manner, and apologetic cheerfulness, I would have agreed to the removal. The view across the street of a beautiful glass enclosed boutique hotel with a water view is well worth the visit!
Will I return? Maybe!

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 3

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Crab Legs

Matt Hall

Been here a few times mediocre a cool bar normally however I’m not sure who the blonde bartender is. She’s terrible. She was on her phone more than she was serving guests. To be honest, you would think she was a patron before an employee very disappointed probably won’t be back

Atmosphere: 3

Service: 1

Khailee Singleton

The wings were so good obviously. the drinks were SO good, they get you drunk fast so be careful???the dj and bartenders are so fun! it was r&b night and the vibes were great

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Wings

Nathan Foster

My fiance and I are visiting Baltimore. We wanted to get some drinks and the atmosphere really drew us in from when we saw it. We went inside and asked the male bartender about the menu on the bar that was slightly covered up. He answered my questions just fine. We then proceeded to order from the female bartender. She immediately said that she thought the other staff member took care of me. I explained to her that I am from out of town and was just asking him some questions. I proceed to order two drinks - a trash can and one of the ghost energy mixed drinks. She told me that they don't offer the trash can drinks there, and questioned when I last had one. I responded to her saying that I don't mind changing my order, and had one about two months ago at a bar local to me. She proceeded to make the trash can, and that "Us city kids" are always adding mixers to them anyway. We only received one drink and charged adequately. I'm uncertain if this bar keeps tabs open or not - but she immediately handed me my card back and receipt without giving me the opportunity to open one. Definitely don't recommend this bar.

Virgotech757

We were staying across the street at the Sagamore Pendry. We decided to go Macross the drink Friday night after concert to get.drinks against what my niece had advised about this place. We did not go inside we sat in their outdoor dining. We did look inside and noticed that everyone was having lots of fun. Our waitress was super friendly and full of energy. We ordered a few drinks to include a mango margarita....that tasted like sugary koolaid. Was horrible!! All our drinks were extremely watered down and so we thought if we got shots that the liquor would be better. Nope.....not even close!! To make it even worse the bill was almost $100!!!! Shocked me. I wouldn't go here if getting a decent drink is your end game. We didn't try any food at all because the drinks were so bad!!

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 4

Will Parks

Decent drinks, but it took over 40 minutes for them to cook and serve us a cold plate of chicken nachos. While waiting for our food, we saw a staff member use a can of whipped cream to make a drink, shoot some of the whipped cream in his own mouth, lick off the nozzle, then put the whipped cream back into the bar. This was disgusting and is a major health code violation. The bathrooms were also disgusting. When we tried to pay and leave, we were overcharged for our drinks. My wife and I spent over 10 mins deliberating with the bartender before she finally charged us the correct amount. This was my worst experience at any bar in the city. Do not go here.

Food: 1

Service: 1

Georgia Louise W

I am the queen of tacos. Wherever I travel I seek out tacos spots and this place is fantastic. The lively atmosphere, food and drinks were great. Loved my fish tacos! But what really stands out is the service. Everyone was on point. From the host, to the servers. Very attentive staff and they were all Men !! ????

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fish Tacos

Chloe Alves

Karson is the best! I would recommend this spot to wveeyone

Parking: Great place

Wheelchair accessibility: Very ioen

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pacific Crab Combo, Crab Dip

Nathan Phillips

Great little place to hang out. Maryland style crabs were delicious. Small place right by the water with outdoor seating and a small bar. It was very busy when we came but we we not in a rush. Lots of options on the menu and good service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Simin Xia

Food is normal but overpriced.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 4

Stephanie Wisner

Nice people, but took forever to get the food despite the fact that the restaurant was empty, crab legs were excellent but the rest of the food was not good. They were missing the proper tools to eat. This is a party bar vibe so don’t come here looking for dinner unless you’re ready for this vibe lol. Also, the oysters were clearly bad and I had to send them back.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 3

Service: 3

Ari Knott

If I could give this place 0 stars I would. The service was absolutely deplorable. Our waitress ignored us for a bit, then when she did come over she said she'd bring us water, she never did and I had to ask for one. Then she took forever to come back to take our order. Our food took a long time and definitely was not worth the wait. It wasn't even busy while we were there. We got a seafood platter and about half the mussel were empty when they arrived. We also weren't given any utensils or plates, she said she'd bring those as well and never did. We each ordered two cocktails during this time and none of us even felt a buzz, I'm convinced there was no alcohol in them whatsoever. Then when we paid the waitress had put automatic gratuity on the check, it wasn't stated anywhere that they do automatic gratuity nor is it common to do when there's only 3 ppl at the table. And there was a card processing fee that we were not made aware of. I would absolutely never go back to this place and will tell other people not to go there as well.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

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