I have been collecting a list of restaurants, bars, diners and dives for a few years now. Most are places that people or magazines have recommended. Some are places I have driven past and thought looked interesting (that judging a book by its cover thing – doesn’t apply to food, right?). In truth – sometimes OpenTable, Zomato, and Yelp do give me a few ideas. I have been periodically checking some places off; I actually thought it would be much longer. Lucky for me, Baltimore is continually opening new places. And there are lots of neighborhoods to try. Some of you might find some of these surprising; I know I have lived here 10 years and still haven’t hit a few Baltimore classics. Yes, it’s terrible, but it’s still true…
So, to the list, in alphabetical order:
- 17 Light
- Aldo’s Ristorante Italiano
- Alexander’s Tavern
- The Ambassador Dining Room (despite my dislike for Indian food)
- Arômes
- Blacksauce Kitchen
- BlueGrass Tavern
- Bistro 300
- Broadway Diner
- Canteen
- Cazbar
- Dalesios
- Da Mimmo Restaurant
- French Kitchen
- Grill Twelve 24
- Harmony Bakery
- Henninger’s Tavern
- Iron Rooster
- The Idle Hour
- Ikaros
- Joe Benny’s
- Jong Kak
- Kooper’s Tavern*
- La Scala
- La Tasca
- Long John’s Pub
- The Local Oyster
- Louisiana
- L.P. Steamers
- Magdelena’s
- Mama’s on the Half Shell
- Matsuri Japanese Restaurant
- Nick’s Rotisserie
- Orza
- Our House
- Palmere’s
- Pen and Quill
- Pierpoint Restaurant
- PlantBar
- Poncabird Pub
- Riptide by the Bay
- Roy’s
- Rusty Scupper
- Ryleigh’s Oyster – Fed Hill
- Sabatino’s
- Samos
- Shultz’s Crabhouse
- Stone Mill Bakery
- Stang of Siam
- Sweet 27
- Sweet Caroline’s
- Tavern on the Hill
- The Local Fry
- Tio Pepe
- Verde Pizza
- Water for Chocolate
- Yama Sushi Bar
- Zorba’s Bar & Grill – are they closed? have they re-opened? I’m so confused.
Please make some suggestions…
*places I have had drinks, but have not enjoyed a meal.
eating my way through Charm City! 
Try Dovecote Cafe in Reservoir Hill! Their brunch is delicious! Crab Mac and Cheese!!!
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I’ve been there! They are superb!
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Add Points South Latin Kitchen in Fell’s Point to your short list! Must try!!!
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I have been there during the soft opening! Thanks for the reminder.
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have you been to TenTen or Fleet Street Kitchen? Which do you prefer?
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I have been to both. TenTen is a little less expensive and has a more trendy young vibe. But the bar or tavern area at Fleet Street is good too. Food is a little more upscale. I like them both for different reasons – but I tend to go to TenTen more…
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Thanks! I have a city dining card for both and I was trying to decide which to visit next.
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They are both nice. I suggest the crab fluff at TenTen and the meatballs or pretzels at Fleet Street.
Can’t wait for your take on both.
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I don’t eat shellfish :(. But the pretzels are a good tip, thanks !
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