Making First Ever Trip to Camden Yards

My wife and I did this last summer. I’d gone aboard them years ago, but forgotten how cool it is, especially the submarine.

Little Italy’s some great eating. My parents love Sabatinos. I haven’t been down as often as them, but I liked Chiapparellis a little better. Vaccaro’s is awesome. Their “Death by Chocolate” is one of the few deserts I’ve not been able to finish—not because it wasn’t delicious, but just the sheer enormousity of it.

If you’re looking for an awesome crab cake, you should go to Faidley’s in Lexington Market. It’s within walking distance of the stadium and you can’t beat the food or the atmosphere.

If you’re looking for steamed crabs, there aren’t many places right near the harbor/camden yards (although if there are, someone please correct me. I’d love to know a great crab place in that area). I’d suggest for steamed crabs L.P. Steamers on Fort Avenue in Locust Point. That’s the closest to the area you’ll be in, and it’s true Baltimore. It’s a small corner restaurant run by a family. And on nice days you can sit on the rooftop deck and eat with a lovely view of the city. This is my local crab joint and where I usually go out for crabs.

Another option is Obrycki’s on East Pratt Street in Fell’s Point. I guess that’s Fell’s Point…maybe Butcher’s Hill? Anyway, it’s a nice place as well and a bit more “restaurant-y” than L.P Steamers, with a decent sized dining room. They also have a better non steamed crab menu, if you want crab cakes, cream of crab soup, etc. It’s also a place I’d be more likely to take out-of-towners for crabs.

Those are probably your two most centrally located joints. I’m sure you can google either of them and get good information. A word of warning, do NOT go to Phillips at the Inner Harbor. It’s a tourist trap and the food is substandard.

What part of Louisiana do you live in?

if you wanted to go I have an extra ticket.