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Best Baltimore Restaurants & Eateries by Neighborhood
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items Where to eat, drink, and hang every week…one neighborhood at a time. Every Thursday, my husband and I make it a point to explore a new spot in Baltimore, sometimes for dinner, sometimes just a drink, always somewhere with character. This list pulls t...
Rye Street Tavern This one's really close to my office and it's a great go-to when you want something elevated but still easy. It sits right on the water in the Baltimore Peninsula, which is still developing, but this spot already feels like an ancho...
Rye Street Tavern | The Peninsula, Baltimore, MD
Nicks Fish House is a staple Baltimore crab house that delivers more than just steamed crabs. They have a big menu with plenty of options for people who aren’t into picking crabs, which makes it a great group spot. The outdoor setup is huge and there...
Nick's Fish House- Baltimore MD Crab Restaurant & Bar
Ammoora… This is a special occasion spot, no question. Syrian fine dining inside the Ritz Carlton Residences with ornate decor, dim lighting, and excellent service. It was named to the New York Times 50 Best Restaurants list and lives up to it. If yo...
Ammoora Baltimore
To be honest, I avoided this place for years because I thought it was just a tourist trap. It took an out-of-town family member begging to go for me to finally try it and I was shocked. Now it’s part of our regular rotation. The dirty martini with bl...
Rusty Scupper, Baltimore MD
This place is really all about the vibes. The outdoor patio is filled with palm trees and styled with thoughtful decor that makes it feel like a true escape. The location overlooks Baltimore's Inner Harbor and sits on prime real estate in the Harbor ...
Maximón | South American Cuisines | Harbor East, Baltimore, MD
This is one of our favorite rooftop spots in the city. It’s on the top floor of the Four Seasons and the view alone makes it worth it—especially at sunset. They have some outdoor spaces that overlook the harbor and city skyline, and if you're looking...
The Bygone - Harbor East, Baltimore, MD
This is Baltimore’s most iconic fine dining restaurant—and it just won a James Beard Award, which says everything. It’s a tasting menu format only, and every detail is impeccable. The service, the food, the wine pairings, the way the entire experienc...
Charleston Restaurant - Fine Dining in Harbor East, Baltimore
This place has one of the most welcoming setups in the city. The outdoor alley leading into the restaurant is lit with overhead string lights and lined with an outdoor bar and tables—it’s a vibe before you even walk in. Inside, it’s either a packed, ...
Tagliata | Harbor East, Baltimore, MD – Fine Dining Italian Restaurant & Steakhouse
Even though this is a high-end French steakhouse with live cabaret shows, my husband and I actually like to go earlier in the evening for their happy hour. The menu is great, the bar is beautiful, and it’s a surprisingly approachable way to experienc...
Monarque | Harbor East, Baltimore’s French brasserie and dinner theatre
Dark, moody, and tucked away, this is one of the best cocktail spots in the city. It feels like a true speakeasy—hidden entrance, no big signage, and an interior that’s intimate and dramatic without trying too hard. We usually go here at the start or...
The Elk Room | Harbor East, Baltimore, MD
This spot is the first public, customer-facing café from the bread factory that’s been filling the streets of Fells Point with the smell of fresh baked bread since 1943. The original facility is still cranking out loaves daily, and now you can finall...
Kneads Bakeshop & Café - Harbor East, Baltimore MD
One of my absolute favorite restaurants in Baltimore. This is a go-to for everything—date night at the bar with my husband, dinner with the kids after a round of bocce ball, or bringing extended family because they can actually accommodate big groups...
La Scala | Regional Little Italy, Baltimore MD
Their tagline is “Best Balls on the Block,” and honestly—it’s true. Hands down the best meatballs in Baltimore. And coming from an Italian girl who would choose meatballs as her last meal, that’s saying something. Benny’s nails it. We usually either ...
Benny's Little Italy, Baltimore
We don’t usually dine in here, but it’s one of our solid takeout staples when we want casual Italian without the wait. Portions are big, prices are reasonable, and it hits that comfort food lane without trying to be anything more than what it is. It’...
Amicci's Casual Eatery Little Italy Baltimore
This is our go-to dessert stop in Little Italy—especially with the kids. Their specialty is over-the-top waffle sundaes, and our kids are obsessed with the Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Waffle. It’s indulgent, messy, and fully worth it. This place leans...
Bubble Waffle-Ice Cream Dessert | CRAVE| Baltimore
🦞 Top 3 lobster rolls of my life—and I’ve had them all over New England.
Perfect for a special dinner in Baltimore. Great seafood, cozy historic setting, and walk-ins accepted at the bar if you can’t snag a res.
Fells Point: Thames Street Oyster House
Personal fave: best sushi in the city at a great price.
It’s fresh, fast, and consistent. My stepdaughter swears by the miso soup. I get the crab salad and sweet honey roll. My husband’s go-to is the Big Boss Roll (but come hungry for that one). Take...
SUSHIBRUCE YA | Fells Point, Baltimore, Maryland
🍷 A true Baltimore dining experience like no other.
Set in the bottom of a rowhome with a hand-written menu that changes constantly. Not easy to walk into, but email for a res—they’re usually responsive. Romantic, quirky, and unforgettable. One of m...
Fells Point: Peter's Inn, Baltimore, MD
Neighborhood gem! Grand Marnier Club, moody vibe, and indie playlist.
Order a burger or crabcake at the bar and settle in. It’s low-key iconic. They’ll even let you buy your own Grand Marnier bottle and come back to drink from it. A very “Baltimore” ...
Fells Point | One-Eyed Mike's