Duda's Tavern

Quintessentially Bawlmer corner bar with some amazing food. The meatiest crab cake you'll ever find and chatty bartenders make for a great dinner.

Duda's Tavern has great service. It was a busy night, but the bartender kept checking on us dutifully... see what I did there? The drinks were strong, I might add. They do have a full menu, but the dishes took longer to prepare than we had time. If you are desperate (as I was), they've got a big bucket of peanuts at the end of the bar. Just ask for a cup for the shells :) The bathrooms are clean, and that's a huge plus.

Is this my favorite bar in Baltimore? Yes, and it might be my favorite anywhere in the World (At least the 28 countries I've visited, so far).They have a good selection of beer and enough whiskey to satisfy most folks. The staff is fun and friendly, without being fake. It is the only family owned, historic tavern left in Fells Point.The food is good. They have chili, a rarity in Baltimore and a plethora of East Coast appropriate bar fare. They have a steak night, very reasonable. And they have the best crab cake in town, you can find a more expensive version but it won't be better.This is a small place that feels cozy, perfect for watching an O's game, without being overwhelmed. I bring all my out of town friends here, to start their "Welcome to Baltimore, Hon" experience. This is what visiting a tavern was like "back in the day", while maintaining a lively atmosphere and in an age where authenticity is in short supply, Duda's is perfection.It is also actively haunted. Not even a joke, ask the owner.

OMG!!! the tequila shrimp...off the hook! Great hospitality...the atmosphere is so inviting and the hospitality is amazing. My wife had the famous crab cake and it was to die for! Highly recommended!

Loved this place while we were in town. Saw a picture of the Crab Cakes on this app and it came out just like it when we ordered it. It was amazing. Good beer selections. The perfect type of family restaurant, meets awesome neighborhood dive. Staff was awesome and fun to talk to.

Recommended by a local and he was spot on. This is a relaxed, neighborhood bar and restaurant known for their crab cakes. They prepare your meal when you order it, so it takes time to arrive and worth the wait. Located in the historic Fells Point section of town, the building has been here for centuries. The Duda family took it over in the 40's, first as a bar, later adding the kitchen. The great-grandson of the original owners man's the kitchen, so this truly is a family business. When his wife and son arrived we got talking about travels and had a very enjoyable conversation. Very nice people.The barman (Dave) is also the waiter. He's very friendly, comfortable and capable. We learned a lot about local business and the neighborhood during our interactions with him. He really made our visit a pleasure. Our salads were fresh and lightly dressed which I appreciate. When we mentioned my appreciation to Dave we were assured if anyone wants more dressing they are happy to provide more. It's just easier to add dressing than it is to remove it! ;D.The crab dip is smooth and creamy and I just love the fried pita triangles. Firm enough to scoop up all that crabby deliciousness. And the melted cheese on top is a good compliment to the dish. This would make a wonderful app for four. For us two, it was too much, but we are light eaters in the evenings.I saved room for one of their walnut brownies. Served warm, this thing is big. Definitely enough for us to share. Loaded with walnuts on top it's a fudgy, cake like brownie that isn't too dense or over sweet. It really hit the spot.My dear husband informed Dave after our meal that it was my birthday without my knowing. Oblivious me didn't see this, but apparently Dave went round to all the guests letting them know and on our way out the door the entire restaurant sang Happy Birthday to me. Wow! That was so amazing. Especially because I am away from family, it means very much to me that a room full of strangers would go out of their way to make my birthday feel special. Again I say Thank You to everyone at Duda's for a wonderful (birthday) visit!

You can truly come as you are to Duda's tavern. Solid food, cheap drinks, and pure Baltimore vibes.

Food and staff was great. I would come back, actually I did come back, lol!Location was great!

Great local Tavern atmosphere (esp Ravens) and great food. We had open Roast Beef sandwich with fries and gravy that was outstanding and the burger too.If you like Taverns/ local bars, this is a great choice.

Great old school bar with great food in Fells Point. This was a great stop; the crabcake I had was amazing, almost no filler and big chunks of backfin crabmeat, delicious. My friend really enjoyed his ruben as well. It was a friendly little bar with a good selection of drafts, we enjoyed hanging out for a while, they have a really cool amount of Baltimore sports memorbilia on the walls