BALTIMORE RESTAURANT & BAR RECOMMENDATIONS
The sample of suggested bars and restaurants listed below represent some of Baltimore’s finest neighborhoods. For additional options, please go to: http://baltimore.org/
Baltimore also offers free transportation through the Charm City Circulator, which is a convenient, reliable and eco-friendly mode of transportation. Routes for the Charm City Circulator can be located at: http://baltimore.org/transportation/charm-city-circulator
INNER HARBOR - Baltimore's Inner Harbor is one of the most photographed and visited areas of the city. It has been one of the major seaports in the United States since the 1700s and started blossoming into the cultural center of Baltimore in the 1970s.
Distinct in function and form, locals and visitors alike enjoy Baltimore's Inner Harbor and the surrounding neighborhoods that offer a variety of fine dining, cultural experiences and exciting nightlife.
From breath-taking panoramic views of the skyline from the Observation Level of the World Trade Center to the up-close and personal experiences of street performances happening spontaneously at the waterfront, Baltimore’s Inner Harbor offers more to see and do than you might imagine.
· Restaurants
o Sullivan’s Steakhouse – 1940s-style steakhouse with live jazz six nights a week.
http://www.sullivansteakhouse.com/
o Rusty Scupper – Enjoy American cuisine featuring fresh seafood, beef and pasta with a panoramic view of Baltimore's Inner Harbor for lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. They also offer banquet and meeting facilities. Groups welcome; call Alyssa Hayes for parties of 12 or more. http://www.selectrestaurants.com/rusty/
o Fogo de Chao - Recognized around the world as the premier Southern Brazilian steakhouse. Offering a gourmet salad bar and authentic Gaucho chefs serving 15 varieties of tender skewered meats (beef, chicken, lamb and pork), plus side dishes. Awarded for exceptional cuisine, service and extensive wine lists.
http://www.fogodechao.com/
o The Cheesecake Factory - The Cheesecake Factory menu boasts more than 200 menu selections made fresh from scratch each day including appetizers, pastas, seafood, steaks, salads, sandwiches, and more. http://www.thecheesecakefactory.com/#lobby
o RA Sushi Bar and Restaurant – Provides a menu full of Pacific-Rim dishes and excellent sushi. The mood is upbeat and the atmosphere is stimulating as a bite of wasabi. Happy Hour offers half-priced sushi and discounted drink specials from 3-7 Monday through Friday.
http://www.rasushi.com/
FEDERAL HILL - You can enjoy everything from sushi to locally brewed beers to fine dining in this popular neighborhood. Home to some of Baltimore’s most upwardly mobile young professionals, Federal Hill boasts a variety of antique and specialty shops, as well as a wealth of pubs and restaurants, many in walking distance of Baltimore’s stellar pro sports stadiums.
· Restaurants/Bars
o Ryleigh’s Oyster – Blends Baltimore's charming maritime history with a contemporary mix complete with urban slate-top raw oyster bar, full wine bar, and the whiskey bar adjacent to the main open-air dining area. http://www.ryleighs.com/
o Little Havana – Little Havana has been serving up their casual interpretation of Cuban inspired cuisine for over a decade. http://www.littlehavanas.com/
o Matsuri Japanese Restaurant – Serves traditional Japanese cuisine, sushi, and robata.
http://www.matsuri.us/
o Regi’s American Bistro – Enjoy a unique dining experience in Historic Federal Hill. Voted Best Crab Cake by Baltimore Magazine, 2009. Top Ten Crab Soups in Maryland, 2009. Featured in Zagat for our Amazing Brunch 2009-10. And those AMAZING A.J.'s Tater Tots featured in September 2009 Baltimore Magazine. http://www.regisamericanbistro.com/
o Mothers Federal Hill Grille – Neighborhood restaurant in the heart of historic Federal Hill. They serve lunch and dinner seven days a week, specializing in seafood and fresh fish. At night, Mothers turns into one of Baltimore’s more popular bars and is also Baltimore’s unofficial Ravens Bar. http://www.mothersgrille.com/
o Magerks – Specializes in Philadelphia style Cheese Steaks and other tasty sandwiches all in a friendly, neighborhood atmosphere.
http://www.magerks.com/
POWER PLANT - Power Plant Live! is Baltimore's premier dining, entertainment and retail destination located at 34 Market Place, just one block from the World Famous Downtown Inner Harbor. Just a short walk from many downtown hotels, Pier Six Pavilion, Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Ravens M&T Bank Stadium, and other major attractions, Power Plant Live! is your one stop destination for dining, retail, and entertainment!
Restaurants and retail venues include Mondo Bondo, Havana Club, Ruth Chris Steak House, and Maryland Art Place. Bars, nightclubs and entertainment include; Luckie's Tavern, Angels Rock Bar, Mosaic Nightclub & Lounge, Mex Tequila Bar, Howl At The Moon, and Rams Head Live!.
http://www.powerplantlive.com/
· Restaurants/Bars
o Ruth’s Chris Steak House – Expect nothing less than an extraordinary meal and first class service from the Number One prime steak house in the world. You’ll experience contemporary décor coupled with distinctive dining traditions that you can only expect at the Number One steak house. Enjoy a 3 course menu for $39.
http://www.ruthschris-waterst.com/indexReal.htm
o Mex- Puts a unique style and flare on the traditional “South of the Border” fare, including table-side guacamole, flaming queso, grilled ears of corn and stacked enchiladas. After dinner, Mex turns up the heat with a creative cocktail menu, featuring Margaritas and Sangria.
http://www.mexbaltimore.com/.
o Luckie’s Tavern - Offers an unbelievable beer selection, high def sports viewing, an upscale tavern menu, live rock-n-roll, and a splash of Vegas. It’s the perfect place to party or just relax with a cold one.
http://www.luckiestavern.com/
MT. VERNON - With a backdrop of stunning 19th century architecture and inviting parks, Baltimore's Mount Vernon is a cultural urban village that boasts museums, music, theater, international dining cuisine, boutiques, festivals, and a thriving nightlife. Built in 1915 the neighborhood's historic centerpiece, is the Washington Monument. The nation's first monument to George Washington soars 176 feet above four picturesque parks. Mount Vernon is a special place, rich in history and vibrant in the present, a neighborhood that beckons residents and visitors to take their time and enrich their lives.
· Restaurants/Bars
o Red Maple – Located in a circa 1920s Mount Vernon rowhouse, Red Maple presents an updated vision of classic mid-century modern design. Created to meld as both restaurant and nightclub, Red Maple succeeds in bringing people together for unforgettable nights of shared moments. The current menu consists of global fusion of small plate selections as well as house made desserts. http://www.930redmaple.com/
o Sotto Sopra – A contemporary Italian restaurant with a casual, yet aristocratic atmosphere. The menu is authored by a group of young Italian chefs, who interchange with other chefs every eighteen months. The switch co-designed by owner Riccardo Bosio helps the flow of new and more inventive dishes, which make Sotto Sopra one of Baltimore’s top ten restaurants.
http://www.sottosoprainc.com/
o Brewer’s Art - Set in a grand Mt. Vernon townhouse, The Brewer's Art offers many temptations for your palate. Chef Dave Newman's seasonally changing menus feature meats, fish, seafood, pasta, and vegetarian offerings. In addition to brewing fine beers on the premises, Brewer’s Art offers a carefully picked selection of beers and fine wines from around the world, and one of Baltimore's best selections of scotches and spirits. http://www.belgianbeer.com/
o Sacsha’s 527 – Food is best described as creative American, with global touches from Asia, France and Morocco. Along with grilled and sautéed entrees, Sacsha’s 527 features "taste plates", a smart way to sample a variety of tastes and an alternative to single entrées. Sacsha’s 527 has taken the tapas concept and tailored it to a specialty. If green's where you want to be, you'll find the most original, abundant salads this side of the West Coast. Try a "Mental Greens" with apples, walnuts, frizzled leeks and beans over mixed greens. Grilled sandwiches and pizzas are available, along with a variety of sumptuous homemade desserts.
http://www.saschas.com/restaurant.html
o Tio Pepe’s - Since 1976, Tio Pepe Restaurant's setting has been a landmark Spanish-style house with rare antiques and unusual mementoes. Tio Pepe’s offers "Authentic Spanish Mediterranean, Continental and Latin American Cuisine" with banquet facilities and a wine cellar. An in-house butcher trims and cuts only U.S.D.A. Prime Iowa and Nebraska corn-fed beef (aged 5-6 weeks) and the fresh seafood is direct from the local waters of the Gulf of Mexico, in addition to cold-water fish being flown in daily. Desserts and bread are made daily in an in-house bakery.
http://www.tiopeperestaurant.com/
o Mick O’Shae’s – Traditional Irish pub serving up great food and live music.
http://www.mickosheas.com/index2.html
o Helmand - Being one of several restaurants in the nation owned and operated by members of one of Afghanistan's most prominent families, The Helmand has helped introduce and popularize Afghan Cuisine in America within the last decade. The Helmand was named after the owner's first born son, as well as in honor of the famed Helmand River that runs through the predominantly dry country of Afghanistan, bringing vitality and nourishment to its people. Much like this river, The Helmand of Baltimore provides their guests with enjoyment in the form of exquisite food prepared with care and dedication. First established in the autumn of 1989, The Helmand is proudly celebrating 20 years!
http://www.helmand.com/
LITTLE ITALY - If you’re looking for authentic Italian food, you have definitely discovered the right setting … Baltimore’s Little Italy. Here you will discover menus of exquisite recipes and sweets from many regions of Italy, prepared to make your taste buds beg for more. A handful of the owners are also the chefs, having moved to America from various towns in Italy. Others have spent time in Europe learning from Italian chefs.
· Restaurants/Bars
o Della Note - Classically-inspired contemporary Italian cuisine is served in a marble bust Romanesque setting, offering over 1,400 wine selections by the bottle. Every Monday night is Wine Night.
http://www.dellanotte.com
o Amicci’s - Taste the freshest Italian-American “comfort food” in this laid-back casual eatery, hosted by Scott & Roland, the “Amicci Boys!” Abundant seafood, chicken, pasta, and vegetarian entrees at reasonable prices.
http://www.amiccis.com
o Sabitino’s - This venue specializes in homemade pastas, specialty dishes and the Bookmaker's Salad, along with a variety of other Central and Southern Italian delights.
http://www.sabatinos.com
o Mustang Alley’s - Bowling lanes are a bit different than what you’d expect from a restaurant … yet Mustang Alley’s has 12 of them along with a full menu and service bar. Bowl a round and watch a game on their collection of high-def TVs.
http://www.mustangalleys.com
FELLS POINT - Offer a variety of shops, restaurants, coffee bars, music stores, and over 120 pubs. Located on the harbor and famous for its maritime past, Fells Point now boasts the greatest concentration of pubs/bars in the city. This waterfront community is a much-visited location in Baltimore, accessible by water taxi, freeway, and several bus lines. Fell's Point is one of several areas in and around Baltimore that are listed on the National Register of Historic Districts and the first from Maryland.
· Restaurants/Bars
o Ale Mary’s – A neighborhood restaurant and tavern devoted to providing patrons with quality food and drinks, all served in a cheerful atmosphere by a caring staff. Expect an exceptional standard of service, food and drink at each visit. For your drinking pleasure, Ale Mary’s offers “Mary’s Heavenly Pale Ale” on tap.
http://www.alemarys.com/
o Cats Eye Pub - This kick-back-and-drink-up bar is favored for both its nightly music programming and its group-friendly atmosphere. (On weekends, a second bar station opens to handle the crowds.) Keeping it simple with brick walls and wood floors, the Irish pub enhances its comprehensive liquor selection with 28 beers on tap, including Oliver's Irish Red, Tennents of Scotland Yuengling lager and DeGroen's Dunkles beer.
http://www.catseyepub.com
o The Green Turtle – Offers equal parts sports bar and casual restaurant and combines the best of both into a different king of neighborhood gathering place, where friends and family can gather to grab a bite, watch the game, or just enjoy a beer together in a lively atmosphere. A long menu of hearty American pub food is offered, featuring signature Certified Angus Beef Burgers, a huge selection of wings and sliders, and a full menu of reasonably prices meals in healthy portions.
http://www.thegreeneturtle.com/menu.php
o PAZO – Offers the city’s most intriguing and indulgent Mediterranean casual dining experience. Expect cuisine with the hedonistic soul of the rustic Spanish coast and Italian Isles. Explore the classic tables of Sicily, Catalonia Sardinia and Campania hedonistic cuisine by exploring our tapas offerings to our grand plates and main menu items. Neapolitan pizza, regional cheeses, house-made breads, grilled seafood, spit-roasted game and aged rib eyes complete the menu. The rustic two-floor venue is complete with soaring ceilings, open kitchen, plush booths, mezzanine and stylish bar and lounge area.
http://www.pazorestaurant.com/
o Shucker’s Restaurant and Bar - Situated on the Broadway Pier, in the heart of Historic Fells Point, Shuckers provides you with all the essentials: SPIRITS, SPORTS, FOOD and FUN! With two lively bars featuring unbeatable happy hour specials, over 40 t.v.'s to watch your favorite sporting events, the freshest seafood & traditional favorites on the menu and cozy dining rooms overlooking the harbor, Shuckers truly has something for everyone.
http://www.shuckersoffellspoint.com/