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Mr. Bill's Terrace Inn, Essex, MD

Mr. Bill's Terrace Inn

4.6
4.6
111 Reviews
$50 and over
American
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Mr. Bill's has been a Local sensation since 1954. Family owned and operated for 68 years! Casual family dining with a full-service bar/restaurant. Amazing food, refreshing cocktails, and the Baltimore's best steamed crabs smothered in our homemade seasoning.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Comfort Food
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 16:00–22:00 Fri 16:00–23:00 Sat 15:00–23:00 Sun 15:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (410) 687-5996
  • Website
    http://www.billsterraceinn.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Onsite and Offsite catering options available.
  • Private party facilities
    Private and semi private options!
  • Location
    Eastern Blvd 200, Essex, MD 21221
  • Area
    Essex
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

Apps

  • Bill's Bangin' ShrimpUS$15.00

    • Hush PuppiesUS$9.00

      • Onion RingsUS$9.00

        • Jerk ChickenUS$13.00

          • Cheesesteak Egg RollsUS$13.00

            Thinly sliced steak, fried onions, cheddar cheese, hots

            • Steamed ShrimpUS$20.00

              1lb with onions and potatoes

              • Baltimore TatersUS$16.00

                4 potato skins, crab cake, cheddar jack, sour cream

                • MusselsUS$16.00

                  Baltimore sauce-old bay butter & beer or scampi sauce

                  Bill's Wings

                  Bill's buffalo, buffalo garlic, buffalo bbq, golden nugget, honey jerk, honey old bay, thai chili, garlic parmesan, bill's style. All flats / all drums additional $2. Extra ranch / blue cheese- $0.50

                  • Bone-In

                    • 10ctUS$16.00

                  • Boneless

                    • 10ctUS$12.00

                  Crabby Corner

                  • Crab DipUS$15.00

                    Bread bowl, Celery & carrots

                    • Stevie FriesUS$15.00

                      Smothered in crab dip & cheddar jack

                      • Eastern Ave. Egg RollsUS$17.00

                        Stuffed with crab dip & crab cake

                        • Crab Pretzel BitesUS$15.00

                          Dough boy fresh pretzels smothered in crab dip and cheddar jack

                          Combos

                          • Double DeuceUS$18.00

                            1/2lb shrimp & 5 wings, onions and potatoes

                            • Ribs and ShrimpUS$23.00

                              1/2 rack of baby back ribs, 4 house breaded shrimp, old bay slaw, house seasoned fries

                              • Steak and CakeUS$28.00

                                10oz ny strip steak, scampi butter sauce, 4oz crab cake, garlic mash, broccoli

                                • Surf and TurfUS$23.00

                                  10oz ny strip steak, scampi sauce, 4 house breaded shrimp, old bay slaw, green beans

                                  Sandwiches

                                  Served w/ house seasoned fries - make any sandwich a wrap

                                  • Crab Grilled Cheese

                                    Petite crab cake, tomato, american cheese, texas toast

                                    • MKT

                                  • Crab Cake

                                    All jumbo lump, lettuce tomato, old bay aioli brioche bun, broiled or fried

                                    • MKT

                                  • Chesapeake BurgerUS$16.00

                                    1/2lb beef burger, crab dip, bacon, cheddar jack, brioche bun

                                    • Greek Chick WrapUS$13.00

                                      Grilled chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, feta, homemade greek dressing

                                      • Bill's WrapUS$13.00

                                        Fried chicken breast, honey old bay, ranch, lettuce, tomato, cheddar jack

                                        • Crabby ChickenUS$15.00

                                          Fried or grilled chicken breast, crab dip, bacon & cheddar jack, brioche bun

                                          • CheesesteakUS$13.00

                                            Thinly sliced steak, fried onions, provolone, lettuce, tomato, mayo, fresh sub roll

                                            Build Your Own

                                            Toppings: bacon, hots, pickles, crab dip $3, jalapenos, avocado, fried onions. Condiments: house buffalo, golden nugget, ketchup, mustard, honey old bay, honey jerk, mayo, old bay aioli

                                            • Build Your OwnUS$13.00

                                              1/2 lb beef burger or chicken grilled / fried. Cheese: american, provolone, cheddar jack, feta

                                              Soups & Salads

                                              Soups made daily with the finest and freshest ingredients. Add ons: chicken $7, shrimp $10, salmon $10

                                              • MD CrabUS$9.00

                                                • Cream of CrabUS$10.00

                                                  • North & SouthUS$9.00

                                                    • Soup of the DayUS$9.00

                                                      • House SaladUS$7.00

                                                        Iceberg, tomato, onion, cucumber, shredded cheddar, croutons

                                                        • GreekUS$10.00

                                                          Iceberg, onion, kalamata olives, tomato, cucumber, pepperoncini, feta cheese, homemade greek dressing

                                                          • Bar SaladUS$18.00

                                                            Iceberg, jumbo lump crab meat, large gulf shrimp, grilled chicken, corn, avocado, feta cheese, old bay ranch

                                                            Pizza

                                                            Size Matters: Small: 5-5 3/4"; Medium: 5 3/4" - 6 1/4"; Large: 6 1/4" - 6 3/4"; Xl: 6 3/4" - 7 1/4"; Jumbo: 7 1/4 - 8". Melted butter $1, garlic butter $1.25, additional condiments $0.50

                                                            • Old FaithfulUS$13.00

                                                              Red sauce based, mozzarella, pepperoni

                                                              • Buff ChickUS$13.00

                                                                Homemade buffalo based, mozzarella, grilled chicken, ranch dressing

                                                                • Crabby PigUS$15.00

                                                                  White sauce based, jumbo lump crab, bacon, mozzarella, old bay aioli

                                                                  Tacos & Quesadillas

                                                                  • Bangin' Shrimp TacosUS$15.00

                                                                    3 soft tacos, house breaded shrimp, creamy thai chili, slaw, avocado

                                                                    • Crab Cake Tacos

                                                                      3 soft tacos, jumbo lump crab cake, slaw, sweet corn, old bay aioli, avocado

                                                                      • MKT

                                                                    • Jerk Chicken TacosUS$12.00

                                                                      3 soft tacos, jerk marinated chicken, slaw, honey mustard, avocado

                                                                      • Crabby Chicken QuesadillaUS$16.00

                                                                        Grilled chicken, crab dip, cheddar jack cheese

                                                                        • Cheesestaek QuesadillaUS$15.00

                                                                          Thinly sliced steak, fried onions, provolone

                                                                          • Jerk Chicken QuesadillaUS$14.00

                                                                            Jerk marinated chicken, onions, cheddar jack, honey mustard

                                                                            Mains

                                                                            • Chicken BaltimoreUS$26.00

                                                                              Chicken breast stuffed with jumbo lump crab, topped with imperial, garlic mash, broccoli

                                                                              • Baby Back RibsUS$18.00

                                                                                Whole rack, golden nugget sauce, old bay slaw, house seasoned fries

                                                                                • Strip SteakUS$26.00

                                                                                  10oz ny strip steak, scampi butter sauce, house seasoned fries, green beans

                                                                                  • Stuffed ShrimpUS$26.00

                                                                                    Gulf shrimp stuffed with jumbo lump crab imperial, garlic mash, green beans

                                                                                    • Bill's Crab TrapUS$16.00

                                                                                      Petite jumbo lump crab cake, sweet corn, over crispy fries in fried tortilla shell, side of cream of crab to top

                                                                                      • Crab Cake Fluff

                                                                                        Fried jumbo lump crab cake, dipped in beer batter, house seasoned fries & slaw

                                                                                        • MKT

                                                                                      • Crab Cake Platter

                                                                                        Two 4oz jumbo lump crab cakes broiled or fried, roasted potatoes & broccoli

                                                                                        • MKT

                                                                                      • Honey Sriracha SalmonUS$24.00

                                                                                        White rice and green beans

                                                                                        • House Breaded ShrimpUS$24.00

                                                                                          Six gulf shrimp, old bay slaw, house seasoned fries

                                                                                          Sides

                                                                                          $5

                                                                                          • Green Beans

                                                                                            • Broccoli

                                                                                              • Old Bay Slaw

                                                                                                • Mac & Cheese

                                                                                                  • Garlic Mash

                                                                                                    • Roasted Potatoes

                                                                                                      • House Fries

                                                                                                        • Baked Potato

                                                                                                          Loaded +$1.50

                                                                                                          The End

                                                                                                          • Oreo Brownie SundaeUS$8.00

                                                                                                            • Cinnamon PretzelUS$9.00

                                                                                                              W/ ice cream

                                                                                                              • Assorted CheesecakeUS$8.00

                                                                                                                On Top

                                                                                                                • YuenglingUS$4.00

                                                                                                                  • Natural LightUS$3.00

                                                                                                                    • Bud LightUS$4.00

                                                                                                                      • ModeloUS$5.00

                                                                                                                        • Blue MoonUS$5.00

                                                                                                                          • Dogfish 60 Min. IPAUS$6.00

                                                                                                                            • Key Brewing Speed WobblesUS$6.00

                                                                                                                              • Seasonal Draft

                                                                                                                                Last updated: 18 March 2022

                                                                                                                                What 111 people are saying

                                                                                                                                Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                                                                                Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                                                                                4.6
                                                                                                                                4.6 based on all time ratings
                                                                                                                                • 4.7Food
                                                                                                                                • 4.5Service
                                                                                                                                • 4.3Ambience
                                                                                                                                • 4.4Value

                                                                                                                                Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                                                Review summary

                                                                                                                                AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                                                Mr. Bill's Terrace Inn is renowned for its "best crabs in town," consistently praised for their size and perfect seasoning. The lively atmosphere and friendly, attentive staff, notably servers like Tina, elevate the dining experience. While some guests note noise and occasional service delays, the "delicious food" and welcoming environment make it a must-visit.
                                                                                                                                111 Reviews

                                                                                                                                1. SakinahM

                                                                                                                                  Baltimore4 reviews

                                                                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                                                                  Dined on 8 March 2025

                                                                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                  We had reservations for a group of 7 and the restaurant was very accommodating. The food was good the drinks came out timely. The only setback was they only had small sized crabs. We plan to definitely be back though once the weather breaks so we can enjoy the atmosphere again and hopefully get some larger crabs.

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                                                                                                                                2. Schuyler VIP

                                                                                                                                  Baltimore3 reviews

                                                                                                                                  2.0

                                                                                                                                  Dined on 12 January 2025

                                                                                                                                  1. Overall 2
                                                                                                                                  2. Food 2
                                                                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                  I specially called 4 days in advance to reserve my crabs, only to be told that they have no record and that they don’t reserve crabs which I know isn’t true because I’ve been to bills several times. So I had to accept crabs that weren’t the size I wanted and they made no concession to correct there error.. I probably won’t be going back to bills . Our server was very good an attentive

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                                                                                                                                3. RickJ VIP

                                                                                                                                  Baltimore2 reviews

                                                                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                                                                  Dined on 19 December 2024

                                                                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                                  The best crab house around!

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                                                                                                                                4. Lonnie

                                                                                                                                  Baltimore1 review

                                                                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                                                                  Dined on 16 November 2024

                                                                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                  Crabs weee spectacular!! Service was great! The crabs were nice and sweet and seasoned to perfection. I really enjoyed myself. The server was always on point.

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                                                                                                                                5. chip

                                                                                                                                  Baltimore1 review

                                                                                                                                  4.0

                                                                                                                                  Dined on 19 October 2024

                                                                                                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                                  2. Food 4
                                                                                                                                  3. Service 4
                                                                                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                                  We celebrated my mother’s 85th birthday, she enjoys eating crabs-1st time at Bill’s and they did not disappoint. We were a group of (6) hungry persons ready to eat @ 5:30 pm. Service was good but harder to track down waitress as evening continued due to the number of guests. Service was performed as a team with multiple persons- a good idea. Mom loved the crabs and other dishes were very good- seafood, wings, greek salad. The rockfish w/stuffed crabmeat, recommend. Cost- our dinner was seafood and crabs at market, so enjoy yourself. No desert, no room. Thanks for a great evening on a special occasion.

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                                                                                                                                6. Shakira

                                                                                                                                  Baltimore1 review

                                                                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                                                                  Dined on 6 October 2024

                                                                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                  I’ve been to this establishment two times before but, this was the first time I’ve tried their famous crabs! I ordered a dozen medium crabs with some of their sweet white corn on the cob and it did not disappoint! I was in love with the seasoning because it did not come off as being too salty or too spicy. The crabs were cooked to perfection, heavy and so meaty! I got the pleasure of being serviced by Tina who was very pleasant and attentive. I will be making a trip back to Mr. Bills soon especially with it being football season! The atmosphere in this place on football Sunday was so exhilarating and I can’t wait to experience it again!

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                                                                                                                                7. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                                                                  Tampa1 review

                                                                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                                                                  Dined on 25 August 2024

                                                                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                  3. Service 4
                                                                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                  This was our first time here and we were hoping the other reviews were true. They definitely were. The food was very good, we had a wonderful server who took care of our party of 15 and the crabs were fantastic!! We highly recommend Mr. Bill’s.

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                                                                                                                                8. Susan

                                                                                                                                  Baltimore8 reviews

                                                                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                                                                  Dined on 17 August 2024

                                                                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                  The crabs were hot, full and very heavy, best we’ve had this year. Amazing tator tots with crab dip and cheese. Yum! Our waitress was awesome. Although she seemed overwhelmed as the restaurant seemed short staffed. Well worth the hour drive for us.

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                                                                                                                                9. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                                                                  Baltimore2 reviews

                                                                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                                                                  Dined on 27 July 2024

                                                                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                  Food was excellent, crabs delicious, service outstanding. Server was professional and attentive to my party needs and request. Would highly recommend Mr Bills Terrance Inn for crabs, food and drinks. I'll be back!

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                                                                                                                                10. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                                                                  Baltimore5 reviews

                                                                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                                                                  Dined on 19 July 2024

                                                                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                  The crabs was so big and full and the crabby corn is a must have !!!

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                                                                                                                                FAQs

                                                                                                                                Mr. Bill's Terrace Inn offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (410) 687-5996.

                                                                                                                                Mr. Bill's Terrace Inn is rated 4.6 stars by 111 OpenTable diners.

                                                                                                                                Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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                                                                                                                                Google Map for Mr. Bill's Terrace Inn

                                                                                                                                Eastern Blvd 200, Essex, MD 21221

                                                                                                                                Additional information

                                                                                                                                • Area
                                                                                                                                  Essex
                                                                                                                                • Hours of Operation
                                                                                                                                  Tue–Thu 16:00–22:00 Fri 16:00–23:00 Sat 15:00–23:00 Sun 15:00–22:00
                                                                                                                                • Price
                                                                                                                                  $50 and over
                                                                                                                                • Cuisines
                                                                                                                                  American, Seafood, Comfort Food
                                                                                                                                • Dining style
                                                                                                                                  Casual Dining
                                                                                                                                • Dress code
                                                                                                                                  Casual Dress
                                                                                                                                • Parking details
                                                                                                                                  Public Lot
                                                                                                                                • Payment Options
                                                                                                                                  AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                                                                • Additional
                                                                                                                                  Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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