Epicure

The new Thames Street Oyster House is situated along its namesake street (which we prefer to pronounce in its British derivation, “Temz”) facing the water along with the slew of longtime stalwarts (Cat’s Eye Pub, Waterfront Hotel, etc.). But rather than the typical Fells Point interior cues of dark woods and brass details, the interiors here are refreshingly bright— white tile floors, subway tiles on the bar, big mirrors and white pressed tin-style ceilings— along with the requisite bright, retro oyster cans lined up over the bar. Chef Eric Houseknecht oversees a menu of fish’n’chips, seared scallops, lobster and crab risotto, a raw bar of assorted clams, mussels, shrimp and the like, along with our personal favorite, a New England lobster roll. There’s another dining room upstairs and a delightful walled patio out back, too. Open daily for lunch and dinner. 1728 Thames St., 443-449-7726