Platefolk
Share a place

The Fish Market of Maryland Bar & Grill Restaurant

Clinton Open 11 AM – 1 AM 4.0 (1,655) 7611 Old Branch Ave, Clinton, MD 20735

About this place

Arrive at The Fish Market of Maryland Bar & Grill Restaurant in Clinton and the first impression is practical warmth - a family-friendly room, an easygoing pace, and a sense that regulars already claimed their favorite seats.

Order with curiosity - start around shrimp, then leave room for plates built for sharing. Regulars often point newcomers toward the kitchen's daily strengths. Seafood here leans fresh and straightforward rather than overdressed.

Practical note for first-timers: ask what is freshest that day and let the staff steer you. Weeknights usually run quieter than weekends. The listing address is 7611 Old Branch Ave, Clinton, MD 20735.

Platefolk keeps The Fish Market of Maryland Bar & Grill Restaurant on the map because it still feels like a Clinton table with a point of view - starting with shrimp and ending with a reason to come back.

Before you visit, skim recent neighbor notes on the listing and confirm hours on the door. Platefolk keeps this page as a field guide, not a frozen brochure - the best proof is still sitting down for a meal.

What we value here is consistency: a kitchen that repeats its strengths, a room that does not treat guests like tickets, and a The Fish Market of Maryland Bar & Grill Restaurant visit that still feels worth the trip across town. Bring curiosity, order something the staff recommends, and leave a short note afterward so the next diner arrives wiser.

Features & amenities

Family-friendly Groups LGBTQ+ friendly Tourists Free parking lot Free street parking On-site parking Paid parking lot Usually plenty of parking Good for kids High chairs Kids' menu Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards

Photos

Ratings & Reviews

4.0

Based on 1,655 guest ratings.

Phace Artistry
Jun 20, 2025

I was really looking forward to trying The Fish Market, but unfortunately, my experience missed the mark. I ordered the whiting fish, and it was incredibly tough—almost inedible. The waffle fries didn’t fare much better; they were hard and didn’t taste fresh at all.To top it off, I had to send my drink back from the happy hour menu. I ended up swapping it for a watermelon margarita, which was just okay—not bad, but definitely not memorable.Overall, not worth the hype. I might give it another try someday, but only if the quality improves.

WILLOW Wimbush
Mar 20, 2026

To Whom It May Concern,I am writing to express my disappointment with my experience on Saturday, February 7th, when I reserved two tables at 7:00 p.m. to celebrate my 60th birthday.Because your parking lot was covered in ice and snow, many of my guests had to park at Planet Fitness and along Kirby Road and walk in. They arrived around 7:35 p.m., only to find that our reserved tables had been given away since everyone was not there by 7:30.This was very upsetting, especially since the delay was due to unsafe parking conditions and this was a special birthday celebration. Based on this experience, I would have to rate my visit as a zero.I hope you will reconsider how situations like this are handled in the future.Willow

Tia
Mar 20, 2026

The service here is beyond awful. I've been here several times and its trash 9/10 times. If the bartenders dont know you, they wont service you. You have to chase them down to get a drink. And if youre a female, forget about it. I usually have to get a dude to order for me.All the reviews regarding horrible service is the absolute truth.

Mickey Lanham
Nov 20, 2025

We seated ourselves, and the waitress immediately said we could only order fried food. She never brought our beers—we had to get them from the bar. A server delivered our food. The waitress repeatedly insisted her tip wasn’t included, even though the bill clearly showed gratuity was. After paying, she followed us to the exit arguing about the tip. I didn’t engage. Never returning.

Maria Carter
Dec 20, 2025

Myself and 7 ladies enjoyed last Saturday evening (11/22/25) at the Fish Market. I hadn't been in over 15 years. The food was hot, on-time and a good value for the price, but the shining star of the evening was Jasmine. From the moment we arrived she was dead on point. She was never away from the table for more than 15 minutes before popping back in to check and see if there was anything at all needed. ALL THE FOOD CAME AS ORDERED. As you all know, this is very important. Whatever we needed, she provided. She did her job so well, all I had to do was pay the bill. No going back and forth. No I was busy, just how can I help. I really hope she gets to see this review, she made my job as the host of the small dinner party easy, by being so efficient. Thank you all for a wonderful evening.

James Anthony
Dec 20, 2025

Listen I came from out of town and SiSi or I think her name was seqay …She was a bundle of joy!!!everyone on our row wanted her to serve us …she was so free spirited and really nice and engaged with us beyond us just purchasing food and drinks it felt like she just cared and you dont get that alot these days…the other bartenders seemed mean and standoffish…they other people around my group felt it as well!!! They made eye contact and didnt even speak SiSi made eye contact constantly checked in gave great recommendations on what to do in the area made sure the orders were right and the drinks were amazing…things like that make us tip well and we WILL be back with a bigger group..but only if she is there …again people that were from the area spoke highly of her and told us to go thru her due to the attitude of others! Glad we listened .we will be back

James Greene
Oct 20, 2025

This was my first time here and was meet with great personalities and drinks made with dry ice really cool environment, all the bartenders are beautiful ❤️ my server was Jasmin.

the review
Nov 20, 2025

If I could give this place zero stars, I absolutely would. The bartenders here are a joke. If you don’t fit the “look” they’re into that day, they will flat-out ignore you while they laugh, flirt, and take shots with other customers. They even drink the over-poured drinks themselves instead of remaking them. They will also flat out not serve you but eat in front of you I’ve never seen anything this unprofessional.Two of the bartenders in particular ive attached a picture below have the worst attitudes I’ve ever encountered. They’ll stare right at you and still refuse to acknowledge you. Fish Market used to be one of my favorite spots, but the customer service has crashed so hard it’s honestly embarrassing. And judging by the other reviews, I’m far from the only one dealing with this mess.It’s sad that a place making this much money allows such trash behavior behind the bar. The kitchen staff is great and the food is decent, but management seriously needs to clean house. If your bartenders don’t want to work, trust me—plenty of us would take their spot. and please fix the dress code

Add a Review

Quality
Location
Price
Space
Service

Thank you! Your review has been submitted for moderation.

Location