Rusty Scupper Restaurant & Bar
4.6 ★ average from 5 reviews
Local landmark serving upscale regional seafood dishes in a waterfront setting for over 30 years.
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- ★★★★★Emilee O
My first visit here was an excellent experience. The food was amazing and absolutely impeccable. I ordered the salmon dish, and it was cooked perfectly with outstanding flavor. Enjoying a great meal while taking in the beautiful harbor views made the experience even better. The staff was extremely professional. My waiter, Dave from Australia, was exceptional. He was attentive, polite, and always on top of things. I wish there were more people like him in the restaurant industry. Parking was convenient, costing a total of $11 after having the ticket validated. There were plenty of handicap-accessible parking spaces, and I also noticed an elevator, which made accessibility easier. The restaurant and restrooms were clean and well-maintained. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed my first visit and would definitely recommend this restaurant to others. I look forward to returning.
- ★★★★★Kathy Menditto
First, our server was Donte was amazing! He was very knowledgeable about the food options, the specials, and the drinks (I highly recommend the blueberry lavender lemonade!). We had the grilled octopus appetizer...OMG! It was delicious! It was tender, and the hummus added something i didn't know was missing from grilled octopus! My husband had the rockfish, the most local fish on the menu. It was cooked perfect, the seasoning was just the right amount to not take away from the fish. I had the seafood trio special..... we could easily have gotten this and shared it. There was a LARGE lobster tail, grilled shrimp, and a fist sized crab cake, along with a huge scoop of mashed potatoes and green beans. Everything was so good, I ate until I couldn't eat anymore, then kept eating! I'll definitely be back, and i highly recommend to anyone going to visit the Baltimore area.
- ★★★★★Art Poetry Images
Explore Baltimore - Rusty Scupper Restaurant & Bar The Rusty Scupper is a contemporary seafood restaurant in Baltimore known for its waterfront views of the Inner Harbor, serving lunch, dinner, and a popular Sunday brunch with live jazz. It offers fresh seafood, steaks, and classic dishes like Maryland crab cakes, with options for both casual dining and private events, though some reviews note it can be pricey. Key Features • Cuisine: Seafood-focused, with options like crab cakes, oysters, and Chilean sea bass, plus steaks and other dishes. • Ambiance: Elevated, with panoramic views from its location above the Inner Harbor Marina. • Dining: Offers lunch, dinner, and a Sunday brunch buffet with live music. • Special Features: Live music (jazz on Sundays), private dining, and a popular Sunday brunch buffet with items like fresh oysters, smoked salmon, and prime rib. • Parking: Convenient, validated parking is available. What to Expect • Views: Stunning, sweeping views of the Inner Harbor from multiple levels, including a topside deck. • Service: Generally described as attentive and professional. • Price: Can be expensive, with some reviewers calling it pricey for the portions, while others find it worth it for the experience. • Reviews: Mixed, with many praising the views and brunch, while some find it a classic tourist spot with inconsistent quality or high prices.
- ★★★★★Jennifer Anderson
The restaurant itself is beautiful - the views of the inner harbor at night are truly spectacular! The service is top notch - our waitress, Allie, was perfect. She checked on us in the perfect intervals, made fantastic recommendations, and was so sweet, asking us if we wanted our picture taken. Thank you, Allie! And the crab cakes, my word, the crab cakes… 98% tender lump crabmeat, beautiful flavor, and the mashed potatoes and green beans that came with the entree were delicious as well! We also enjoyed the crab dip appetizer and shared butter cake for dessert. This was entirely too much food for two people, so maybe we didn’t need that app! It was all so tasty though - make sure you have a fridge to take the leftovers back with you! Because there will likely be a couple of boxes! It’s a pricey dinner, but the portions are generous so you’ll likely be able to enjoy it again the next day.
- ★★★☆☆Nicole Colquitt
We visited this restaurant for my husband's birthday. This was our first time at this establishment and was excited to try their food. Overall, everything was okay. The crabcakes had little filler but I did not get a lot of flavor from the crabcake or the sauce provided. My husband ordered the chilean seabass but he felt that it was not firm and was mushy. The crab dip was pretty good. My mocktail was delicious. Service was great and the views were beautiful.