Baltimore Restaurants
Things to do in Baltimore
Are restaurants what make a city great? Some might say its businesses and activities while others would tout its opportunities and quality of life, but nearly every equation includes great places to eat distinctive foods in comfortable surroundings. Here at HelloBaltimore.com, you'll find just that ... and much more, including those places that local residents tend to keep to themselves.
It's the best of Baltimore dining, in one convenient location!
John Steven is one of those local reliable restaurants with good food and good drinks for all occasions. Nothing beats a bad day with one of its crabcakes, platter of oysters and a local beer, in the same way it entertains a group of friends or feeds out-of-town visitors. Located on the corner of Thames and Ann Street in Fells Point, John Steven maintains a quiet dining room and tented outdoor patio, as well as a lively dive bar with its own menu.
Situated in an unlikely location in Baltimore, on the same block as a strip bar and a sex toy shop, is Asahi sushi. One could say that its rolls are “sinfully” delicious, which is why it appears in the somewhat seedy portion of Broadway in Fells Point. Sushi is also a rarity in parts of Baltimore – with only one other competitor in the neighborhood. But as gentrification continues along the area, this remarkably family and first-date restaurant will fall right into place.
Every neighborhood needs a local neighborhood pizza place, particularly those near popular bars and rowdy nightlife. There are a number of such pizza places in Fells Point of Baltimore, but none which serve a true New York-style slice as does Little Italy Pizzeria. Nearly everything about Little Italy screams New York style: from the tiny restaurant to the giant slices you have to fold in half, on display in the window, to the way the counter people call it “a pie” or a “plain pizza” for what ot
If you've ever driven from Fells Point to Canton in Baltimore, there's a good chance you'll have passed a landmark ship at a bend in the road. It appears to have washed ashore decades ago, perhaps when Isabelle swept the waters into downtown in 1993. That's just Captain James Landing, a seafood restaurant built to look like a cruise ship, so patrons can enjoy a stately dinner as if they're far out to sea.
Fells Point in Baltimore's newest attraction is Prime Steakhouse Baltimore, a restaurant that's straight-to-the-point in its food and its purpose: to offer steak to the Baltimore masses. Located on a strip of Eastern Avenue that's always had potential to develop into something really attractive, Prime Steakhouse may be the first venture to turn around this corner of Fells Point.
Mr. Chiu might have a Chinese name, but he runs a fantastic sushi joint in the chic part of downtown Baltimore (i.e. anything near the Whole Foods). At Chiu's Sushi, Mr. Chiu stands without much of a smile at the front of his restaurant, making sure operations run smoothly and without a hitch night after night.
Opened in 2004, Pazo restaurant was a much-awaited facility and continues to be in high demand among Baltimore diners.
Seafood lovers, unite. Here in the happening O'Donnell Square in Canton lies a popular, rowdy crowd – roaring for more oysters, that is. Mama's on the Half Shell is your quintissential Baltimore seafood stop – converted townhouse restaurant with a loud long bar downstairs, local beer flowing from the tap, oysters on ice, crab in every bite, pictures of the harbor and the Bay and fisherman kitsch on the walls, and a wait time longer than the hostess claims. But the wait is well worth it.
Taverna Corvino is an electric surprise for an Italian restaurant. Situated in what seems to be a giant sports bar comes an interesting menu of dishes with a twist to the familiar Italian food everyone loves.
Perhaps you've grown tired of trying crabcakes all the time (though that may be difficult) and you're in the mood for a different kind of seafood with a water view. In comes Nanami Cafe, a Japanese sushi restaurant quietly on the edge of the harbor in Fells Point, with outdoor seating and everything.
Baltimore's newest waterfront restaurant, The Point, is an answer to Fells' Point's calling for refining its American seafood favorites. Located on the corner of Thames and Ann, The Point is a much-anticipated unveiling after months of construction and renovation. It offers much of the familiar foods of its neighboring restaurants, though with better presentation, smaller portions, higher prices and a better wine list to accompany its dishes.
Clementine transport the customers back in time and place to a farmstead at the middle of the 20th century, thanks to its use of local purveyors and its rustic décor. In the front entrance and the back are old kitchen tools displayed in windows, including what resembles Julia Child's kitchen at the American History Museum in nearby Washington, DC.
Henningers Tavern is the quintissential Baltimore restaurant, tucked away in its Fells Point neighborhood among residential rowhouses, almost lost in a time capsule of the 1940s but with a menu of fine new American fare.
Woody's Rum Bar and Island Grill is designed to make you forget you're in Baltimore, and surprisingly, it manages to succeed quite well. Located upstairs from its sister restaurant, Slainte, the restaurant is an open-air balcony with hints of grass roof thatching, split bamboo, bright colors and murals of a tropical island and the ocean. All it needs are a few hammocks and actual sand on its floor, and after a few delicious pina coladas, you could easily fool yourself.
Baltimore takes its beer very seriously, and Brewer's Art is no exception. This townhouse-turned-restaurant and bar-brewery takes food and drink to a whole new art form, hence the name of the restaurant. Set in the artsy urban center of Mount Vernon in Baltimore, Brewer's Art focuses on unique and refined tastes for the palette, in both its food and drink menus, as well as its own brewing craft.
It’s always difficult to get what you want at Pitango Gelato, but the fault lies entirely upon you and your inability to make a decision. Strawberry and Chocolate Noir? Espresso and Crema? Maybe Lemon and Rhubarb? The combinations are endless. Fortunately, part of the experience at this bright gelato shop includes that initial decision-making process, where you can stare longingly at the wall of choices and sample many flavors before committing to the perfect one.
Situated a short walking distance away from the crab-and-oyster frenzy on Thames Street in Baltimore, Talay Thai Palace is a welcoming difference. It’s a good place for those who might crave more exotic flavors than Old Bay, in the forms of rice, noodles and curries.
Federal Hill's newest dining experience, "The Hill", is a contemporary establishment featuring fresh American cuisine in an innovative atmosphere. The ambiance at The Hill is light and airy-- the perfect blend of casual and fine dining.
Amicci's of Little Italy has been bringing authentic Italian favorites to Baltimore for 20 years. The perfect spot for a family meal or a business lunch, the smell of baking garlic bread and quiet, laid-back atmosphere are extremely welcoming.
Baltimore's Ban Thai Restaurant is one of the city's most highly-regarded Thai eateries. This well-known establishment prides itself on serving authentic Thai food made only with high-quality ingredients, many of which are imported.
Sabatino's Italian Restaurant might just be the quintessential Italian eatery. Candlelight, Italian music, low-lighting, the enticing smells of sauteeing garlic and butter make Sabatino's the perfect place for perfectly-prepared pasta and the company of friends and loved-ones.
Cazbar Turkish Taverna may very well be the only establishment in Baltimore that combines belly dancing with fine cuisine. This distinct eatery is the kind of place you want to go to when you want to brag about the ethnic delights of the cityto your in-laws or your out-of-town corporate higher-ups.
Band
Business
Artist
Individual