Bo Brooks Restaurant

About Bo Brooks Bo Brooks was founded in 1964 by Howard Bo Brooks and two partners. This answers the commonly asked question, Is there really a Bo Brooks'? In reality, Mr. Brooks hasn't owned the business for over thirty years, is in no way related to Brooks Robinson, and is unable to get a table for even his closest friends on a busy Saturday night. The restaurant's original location was in...

Bo Brooks will validate for up to two hours if you use the pay lot located right in front.

Call ahead to inquire about the availability and sizes of steamed crabs, especially for a large group. Arrive early because crabs are served on a first-come, first-served basis.

Digging into a big pile of Maryland-style steamed hard-shell blue crabs, accessorized with coleslaw, fries and a pitcher of beer, is a classic Maryland experience, and this waterfront favorite (which was founded in 1964 in landlocked Gardenville) makes the most of it. The menu includes a plethora of seafood dishes, such as mussels Florentine, lobster mac ‘n’ cheese and, of course, the local...

It's hardly a secret, and far from a hidden gem, sitting out in the open on Boston street is far and away the most popular crab house in town. Real authentic Baltimore seafood is not found in the harbor but at Bo Brooks. Right on the Canton waterfront showcasing stupendous steamed crabs, colossal crab cakes and phenomenally fresh seafood. With plenty of options for the lubbers among us, Bo's...

This is where Baltimoreans take their friends for steamed crabs. It's one of the few places in the city where you can get both a view and a pile of hot steaming crustaceans. And the crabs are fat and spicy. They've got lots of other seafood entrees, as well as sandwiches, salads, and pasta.

The Scene
Once the quintessential Bawlmer crab house, this high-end restaurant's new home in the heart of Canton's urban renewal is a long way from its old Belair Road location. Despite...

For over 40 years, Bo Brooks has been recognized as the Baltimore's Best Crabs and seafood. Refusing to compromise on our standards, Bo Brooks still steams crabs the olde fashioned way in bushel pots and hand blended seasoning. All our apps and entrees are homemade, and we only use the the freshest, local ingedients. With an unmatched view of the Baltimore Harbor and plentiful outside seating,...