- Seafood
- American
Mama's On The Half Shell
Menu for Mama's On The Half Shell
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Ratings and Reviews for Mama's On The Half Shell
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May 06 2012
Sarah B. via Yelp
Sat in a spilled orange crush as soon as we arrived. Orange crush all over my maxi dress... damn. No biggie, really. Service was decent enough, but...read more
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Apr 29 2012
Modyssey G. via Yelp
First thing I have to say about Mama's is be prepared to WAIT! We went around 7pm on a Saturday night, and the wait was an hour to an hour and a half for a...read more
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Apr 28 2012
R M. via Yelp
I had the fried oyster po boy. It was excellent. Perfectly friend and the slaw on top is a great balance. My wife liked the Caesar salad, but was not a fan...read more
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Mar 08 2009
cherrymickey via Citysearch
I went two weeks ago with a group of friends..seven of us. They start you off with cheese and crackers. sSeveral of us orderd th...read more
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Jan 22 2009
mikiejim01 via Citysearch
I was in Maryland a couple of years ago and I made it to Mama's twice. Each time I had the crab cakes and they were the best eve...read more
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Mar 11 2008
PeanutNeal via Citysearch
This is my first time writing a review. And I never take the time to do these things, but I have to say that Mama's on the Half S...read more
The Scene
Like its neighbor and namesake Nacho Mama's, this place has a sense of fun. With the bar area's tight layout and friendly atmosphere, you can't help but be a bit chummy with fellow patrons while slurping oysters and beer. Upstairs an eclectic collection of local memorabilia keeps this very Victorian room--decorated with fringed velvet, dark wood and tasseled chandeliers--from being stuffy. Flanking the fireplace, tables with built-in window seats offer a bird's eye view of O'Donnell Square.
The Food
A delicate red wine vinaigrette simply accents the huge oysters on the half shell, while the more complicated oysters Rockefeller are indeed rich enough for a millionaire. Just the right amount of Old Bay holds together the crab cakes' chunks of back fin. Small touches, like the crunchy dill pickle in the tartar sauce or the crouton slathered in a savory olive paste for the Caesar salad, prove that every detail counts.