Opening hours
Closed · opens 11:00 AM
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sunday | 9:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
Local time in Baltimore: 5:19 AM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (410) 276-3160 to confirm.
Location & directions
2901 O'Donnell StreetBaltimore, MD 21224
About Mama's on the Half Shell
Mama's on the Half Shell is a seafood restaurant you'll find at 2901 O'Donnell Street in Baltimore, Maryland. It's part of our guide to 1,052 restaurants, cafes and bars in Baltimore.
Mama's on the Half Shell is open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM. It stays open late, until 2:00 AM on most nights.
Available service options are dine-in.
Accessibility features: limited wheelchair access. Phone: (410) 276-3160.
Quick facts
- Category
- Seafood Restaurant
- Address
- 2901 O'Donnell Street, Baltimore, MD 21224
- Phone
- (410) 276-3160
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for seafood restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Mama's on the Half Shell’s weekday schedule with 13 other seafood restaurants in Baltimore. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, close to the local norm of 11:30 AM and closes at 2:00 AM, later than 92% of them (typical closing time: 9:00 PM).
In total it is open about 109 hours a week, 43 hours more than the local median of 66. 92% of seafood restaurants in Baltimore open on Sundays, and Mama's on the Half Shell is one of them.
Compared with 13 other seafood restaurants in Baltimore that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for seafood restaurants in Maryland
Based on 37 menus with 3,318 priced items from seafood restaurants in Maryland, the median menu item costs $16.95, and half of all items are priced between $9.99 and $26.40.
We don’t have Mama's on the Half Shell’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what seafood restaurants in Maryland typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Shrimp Salad | 38% | $12.99 |
| French Fries | 35% | $5.49 |
| Caesar Salad | 35% | $10.00 |
| Snow Crab Legs | 30% | $39.49 |
| Onion Rings | 30% | $7.49 |
| Coleslaw | 30% | $3.25 |
| Cream of Crab | 30% | $10.00 |
| Fried Shrimp | 27% | $15.99 |
Calculated from 37 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Dine-in
Accessibility
- Limited wheelchair access
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Mama's on the Half Shell there are 53 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 156 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Bars & Pubs (28), Bakeries & Desserts (18), Cafes & Coffee (16), and Mexican & Tex-Mex (15).
Competition is healthy: 4 other seafood restaurants are within a mile and 22 within three miles. The closest is Bayside Canttina, 0.2 mi away.
35 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Mexican & Tex-MexNacho Mama's< 0.1 mi
- PizzaPizza & Wings Factory< 0.1 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsDangerously Delicious Pies< 0.1 mi
- Mediterranean & Middle EasternJasa Kabob< 0.1 mi
- Bars & PubsLooney's Pub< 0.1 mi
What to expect at a seafood restaurant
Seafood restaurants range from fish shacks and oyster bars to upscale dining rooms and Cajun boil houses. What is on the menu depends heavily on the region: lobster rolls and clam chowder in New England, crab cakes in Maryland, shrimp and grits and fried catfish in the South, crawfish in Louisiana and salmon and Dungeness crab in the Pacific Northwest.
What to order
- Oysters – ask where they come from; local varieties are usually the freshest
- Fish and chips or a fried basket – the casual classic
- Chowder or gumbo – regional soups and stews
- Seafood boil – shrimp, crab or crawfish with corn and potatoes
Good to know
- Check the “market price” before ordering lobster or crab.
- Coastal seafood restaurants get very busy on summer weekends.
- Raw shellfish carries extra risk for some diners; ask staff if you have concerns.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Mama's on the Half Shell's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM. Monday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM; Saturday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 AM; Sunday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 AM.
Is Mama's on the Half Shell open on Sunday?
Yes, Mama's on the Half Shell is open on Sundays: 9:00 AM – 2:00 AM.
Where is Mama's on the Half Shell located?
Mama's on the Half Shell is located at 2901 O'Donnell Street, Baltimore, MD 21224.
What is the phone number of Mama's on the Half Shell?
You can call Mama's on the Half Shell at (410) 276-3160.
Does Mama's on the Half Shell offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Mama's on the Half Shell. Listed service options: dine-in.
Is Mama's on the Half Shell wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: limited wheelchair access.
Is Mama's on the Half Shell open late?
Yes – Mama's on the Half Shell is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near Mama's on the Half Shell?
There are 156 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Mama's on the Half Shell. Nearby options include Nacho Mama's (< 0.1 mi), Pizza & Wings Factory (< 0.1 mi), and Dangerously Delicious Pies (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other seafood restaurants near Mama's on the Half Shell?
4 other seafood restaurants within a mile. The closest is Bayside Canttina, 0.2 mi away.
How much do seafood restaurants in Maryland cost?
Based on 37 menus with 3,318 priced items from seafood restaurants in Maryland, the median menu item costs $16.95, and half of all items are priced between $9.99 and $26.40.
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