The Tastiest Sports Bars in Baltimore

Pappas Restaurant & Sports Bar

★★★★☆ 4 (620) • $$

"We have been to Pappas in Parkville and for a birthday celebration we decided to try this location in the Cranbrook Shopping Center. We had a 6 pm reservation on a Sunday and they were semi-busy..They brought out a complimentary cucumber salad which was a nice touch. Our Crab dip that was served with soft Pita wedges was delicious. I can't remember the draft IPA I ordered but it was good.We ordered their famous Crab Cakes and they didn't disappoint. I'm always surprised when the steak (Ribeye) at a seafood spot is excellent- their Ribeye was tasty.Anchovies were available for the Caesar salad which is a plus for me.We ordered a Triple Chocolate Mousse-rich and decadent.Service was upbeat and engaged. Ciara took great care of us. Multi-winner for their Crab cakes and lives up to the hype!"

Conrad's Seafood Restaurant - Perry Hall

★★★★☆ 3.9 (453) • $$

"Crabs were full and tasty! Cream of crab soups was delicious just needed to be hotter"

Pappas Restaurant and Sports Bar

★★★★☆ 3.7 (443) • $$

"While visiting family in the DMV, we decided on an impromptu lunch at Pappas in Glen Burnie. It was 2 pm when I arrived, and the restaurant was packed. The large bar area was filled to capacity, and the dining room was also packed. I arrived before the rest of my party of 7. The hostess was friendly and accommodating. She managed to get us a booth where all 7 of us were able to squeeze in at so we didn't have to wait long. There is a 20% gratuity automatically added to your bill for parties of 6 or more. Also, they don't allow split checks for large parties. This info is posted when you enter the restaurant on the website, written in the menu, and they even place a notice on the table, so you can't say you didn't know. Don't worry because they give 5 star service. Our waitress was amicable and attentive. In spite of the restaurant being busy, our drinks and food came fast. I ordered the single crab cake platter with a side salad and veggies. The 8oz Jumbo Lump Crab Cake was delicious, very little filling, and flavorful, definitely on my list of top 5 in Maryland. Prices are reasonable, and portions are fair. Customer service was stellar from every aspect. This restaurant is definitely on my list of places to visit when I'm in town moving forward. If you are looking for a great experience with amazing food, look no further."

Mother's North Grille

★★★★☆ 3.7 (316) • $$

"After an afternoon activity with family at the fairgrounds down the road- we decided to grab a bite to eat at Mother's North down the road. We made a reservation for 5:45pm via their website. If you plan to make a reservation, just know that means that they'll seat you next available, they won't have a table readily available for you when you arrive- like a reservation usually would. Our reservation was was for 6 people & a toddler that we planned to have sit in a booster chair. Upon getting called for our table, we noticed that most of the tables were just longer than normal booth. We had 6 fully grown adults (one of them being a pregnant woman). Not typically a very enjoyable meal when you are all sitting shoulder to shoulder during your meal. I asked the hostess if we were about to be seated if it was possible that we wait for a table that had chairs rather than a booth. Her response back to me was "no, this is all we have." I said okay- can we wait for the booth in the back that is a bit roomier? "No that's reserved." okay... we also had a reservation? I said alright, is there anyway we can arrange a table that would have chairs? "No, this is all we have- do you still want it?" Before even sitting down to enjoy our meal, already feeling like this restaurant cannot accommodate us. Not sure where they sit larger parties than 6? Also you couldn't book a reservation online for any parties bigger than 6 so I'm confused how the larger booth was reserved... After being seated we had great service from our server, Tag. The food came out quickly. There was a mixup with someone's meal in our party not coming out on time & they did discount the meal for us on the behalf of their mistake. Club sandwich, quesadilla, chicken fingers, shrimp po boy, chicken sandwich- were all very good. I think everyone enjoyed their meal. Overall our service & food was great- however the hospitality & friendliness of the faces at the front could use some work. After all, it is the first people you encounter when you enter the establishment."

Mother's Peninsula Grille

★★★★☆ 3.7 (314) • $$

"HANDS DOWN!!!!! Worth it! I have a few clients who have spoken favorably about the restaurant. Stopped in for lunch and was very pleased. My partner and I shared fish tacos, cream of crab soup, honey siracha shrimp and a Caesar salad! All of which were delicious! Cannot wait to come back"

Wiley Gunters

★★★★☆ 4.4 (198) • $$

"I've been wanting to stop by for a while and I'm glad I did! We came on a weekend night and it was a little busy. Street parking was a bit hard to find, but we were able to find some behind the restaurant.I got the ciabatta steak and it was amazing-- the ciabatta was so soft and the steak bits were super juicy and cooked perfectly. The old bay fries were also so crispy and amazing! My friend got The Chesapeake burger and loved it! She said it was one of her favorite burgers in Baltimore. Great beer selection too.Atmosphere was lively. Would definitely come again and would recommend!"

Conrad's Seafood Restaurant - Abingdon

★★★★☆ 3.9 (231) • $$

"Had an awesome first experience at Conrad's. Great service by Nas. The food was delicious and I definitely want to try more items on their menu."

The Ugly Mug

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (351) • $$

"I came here yesterday for karaoke/game night. They have all day happy hour on Wednesdays, so that's good. There are a lot of options on the happy hour menu for drinks and food. The food is pretty bad though. It's bar food, but the bottom-mest of bottom bar food. I ordered the "truffle" fries and a Caesar salad. I put truffle in quotes because there was nothing truffle about it and they used powdered Parmesan cheese on them. Despite this, the fries were actually tasty. Far better than my salad. The main reason I ordered the Caesar salad is because I figured that was something that would be hard to mess up. The first red flag was I saw some cheddar cheese sprinkled on the salad. Lol. I love all types of cheese, but this was unexpected. The salad wouldn't have been terrible if they didn't drown it in dressing. I picked at it, looking for pieces that didn't have so much dressing. In the end I mainly ended up eating the croutons. As for drinks, I kept it simple with a tequila-soda from the happy hour menu. I had two and they were solid. The first one was really strong, which I like. My last critique is that it took a while for us to get our drinks. The food ended up coming out before the drinks. They use a website where you can place your order and conveniently split the bill. I'm not sure if the bartender was backed up, even though it wasn't busy when we first got there. The vibes were cool. The music was very loud, so don't expect to have a lot of conversation. All in all, I don't think that I would come back here."

Fish Head Cantina

★★★★☆ 3.9 (216) • $$

"Met a friend for lunch here, my first time here.This is a pretty big place and there is also an outdoor patio area but we dined indoors. The menu has something for everyone. I chose the chicken quesadilla (my go-to at a new spot). It was great, I actually couldn't finish it all, it was such a large serving. Our server was attentive without being overbearing. The restrooms were clean.I would come back here for lunch again. Seemed like the bar area was filled with regulars (at 2 PM in the afternoon on a Tuesday) so I don't think the vibe later in the evening would be my thing."

Smaltimore

★★★★☆ 3.7 (231) • $$

"Yall why do you keep saying they are the place to go for sushi?? Im not seeing it. The bar food is great, burgers, chicken tenders etc. but the sushi?? maybe go to an actual sushi place because every roll I have had there was meh.outside of my problem with the sushi Smaltimore is a good bar. Menu is good they have fun bar games/events and a lot of TVs if you are looking to watch a game. go here to grab drinks with friends maybe just dont get the sushi"

The All American Steakhouse Odenton

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (296) • $$

"Today was my first time visiting this establishment with a group of my friends. The waitress did an amazing job handling our table of about 15 people. The drinks were fantastic, especially the Strawberry Margarita, which is the best drink I've had in Maryland so far! Although the food service took a while, it was expected. My 6oz steak seemed smaller than expected, but it was still delicious, as were the fries and the outstanding mushrooms. The restaurant also offered karaoke, though I didn't participate (haven't sung in public since 5th grade chorus). I would definitely recommend coming here!"

Barracudas Locust Point Tavern

★★★★☆ 4 (178) • $$

"Recently went here because saw they had strawberry crushes on Instagram and knew I had to try it! Going to be honest went for the drink but what I was reallyyyyy surprised by was their blackened shrimp salad. I got it with no olives and feta on the side and it was perfect! It was flavorful and tasted so fresh. I think it's my favorite salad in the city right now! Also took my pup and got her a dog bowl that had chicken and veggies and she approved too! Definitely recommend this place!"

Riverside Pub and Grille

★★★★☆ 3.7 (207) • $$

"Amazing food, service and value! Riverside was a nice break for a great meal on our way home when on a road trip. It was amazing! Thanks so much!"

Mr Bill's Terrace Inn

★★★★☆ 3.8 (182) • $$$

"Okay, I've awakened from my food coma and I'm ready to tell my story. On a hot almost summer day in Baltimore, I decided to venture to Mr. Bill's for what was described as the best crabs in town...well, it came highly recommendation and they did NOT lie! First, this place can get busy so it's recommended to get there early or make reservations. Next, the staff was very cool to chat with and our bartender knew how to make a good Paloma! I love that this place feels like it belongs in Jersey Shore or near to a beach because it gives such a cool and beach like ambiance. I enjoyed looking at the setup, the bathroom with the sliding doors, and everything that mimics the inside of an authentic beach side restaurant. The food...for starters we had the honey old bay wings and listen to what I say...THESE were fried perfectly and the sauce was DIVINE! If they bottled it, I'd buy it because the wings were everything. Crabs and corn: the corn was the sweetest I've had and it was perfectly roasted. It added a good break between enjoying the crabs and that brings me to the CRABS! If anyone can point me in the direction of their seasoning aisle, I'd run to it. The crab was covered in seasoning and touched by the food gods. Some of course, we meaty while others were not but the majority were filled with succulent meat. Whew! I'm having a nostalgic moment. Would I return? YES! Immediately! Price: one dozen for $90 (special) medium male crabs wings: under $16 (can't recall) BTI Paloma: $12 Kid friendly: there is an extensive menu and if the rest of the food were as good as the wings, I'd trust it for the little ones. Good for groups: eh, if you arrive early and made prior reservationsDrinks: I had a sip of the lemon drop and it wasn't good BUT the Paloma was amazing! Cash or card? Cards accepted not sure on cash Service: Good service but a little slow Overall, I rate this place an excellent option for good food, live games (TVs available) a full bar, clean restrooms, and DELICIOUS food!"

Viet Pearl

★★★★☆ 3.6 (197) • $$

"Love it here! The staff is always so nice and the food is on point every time. Its really the best. The pho is good, the summer rolls are amazing, and I love the vermicelli noodles with the beef and spring roll. I can never remember the name but it is to die for."

All American Steakhouse

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (226) • $$

"Four of us decided to come in for dinner on Easter Sunday after attending the O's game. We wanted to make sure the meal would be great bc it was also our dad's 81st birthday and we didn't want another disappointment for him since the O's lost to the Angels. My sister is a semi-regular here and said it would be a good choice so we decided to give it a go.The meal started w warm slightly sweet yeast rolls and butter which were tasty and took the edge off. We all chose the side All American salad as our premium side with our entrees. I chose the basil vinaigrette dressing and loved it. Others enjoyed their blue cheese and ranch selections.For entrees, I got the 6 oz filet w a baked potato. This was a great choice and I even had leftovers. Our dad got the 7 oz sirloin and he was very happy with his selection. My brother got the chicken marsala over wild rice w steamed broccoli, delicious. And my sister got the pork chops in marsala sauce w mashed potatoes which was equally delicious. We were all stuffed so no dessert (even for the birthday boy), and we all agreed that we would definitely be back soon bc this meal was so good. Side note, we got all of this food for around $95 pre-tip so it was also a good value (esp after spending over $63 at Camden Yard for four hot dogs, three bottles of water and one fountain soda). Thanks for a great meal All-American Steakhouse, see you soon!"

Jilly's Bar & Grill

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (168) • $$

"I went to Jilly's for lunch with a good friend recently. It was on a Friday afternoon around noon & it was surprisingly buzzing with patrons. I assumed that it would've been quiet because it was so early in the day, but it wasn't! The restaurant has street parking on the front, but it's probably best to park in the back. There's two lots behind Jilly's- one directly on the restaurant's grounds, and one across the road. Be sure not to park on the lots of the businesses next door- I definitely saw tow signs and I didn't want to find out if they actually did or not. Anyhoo, the restaurant on the inside is pretty much like the normal sports bar set up- a bar towards the front, tables and booths- nothing extraordinary. It was neat and clean. Kinda dark, but that wasn't a bad thing, just an observation. The tables weren't totally filled when we came, but by the end of our lunch, it was a packed house!I wanted something kinda light, so I settled for the half shrimp salad sandwich combo with chili (no cheese). My friend decided upon the shrimp salad wrap and fries. Everything WAS SO GOOD!!! The chili was meaty, fresh and so flavorful! The onions paired well, adding additional flavors. I tried a few fries & they were delicious and crispy. I dipped them into the chili-absolute chef's kiss! They were delicious and crispy. The shrimp salad was the star of the show! I had the salad on rye and it was just fantastic! Fresh, plump shrimp with juuust the amount of Old Bay & mayo. Ugh! I wish I had it right now! I'm definitely going back one day soon to get exactly what I had again, lol! Maybe I'll try the sandwich on a Kaiser roll next time. While Jilly's isn't on my side of town, I'll take a little ride over for that shrimp salad and that delectable chili. 5 stars across the board!"

Miller's Ale House

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (180) • $$

"The server was great and very knowledgeable about the food but the service was slow. I think it gets backed up in the kitchen because you can watch the cooks moving slowly in the kitchen while the servers busily move about tending to customers or wait patiently for food to come up for delivery from the kitchen. See the picture below. The prices are decent and the food was excellent and full of flavor but it was just slow. I recommend the Tex Mex chicken nachos and teriyaki steak. I loved that they have Guinness on draft too. The only thing that marked them down was the bar had some rowdy guests, and while the manager quickly addressed it, that did not happen until a few people mentioned it. The behavior at the bar should have never become an issue for patrons because management, or the bar tender, should have stepped in before guests called attention to it."

Route 24 Ale House

★★★★☆ 3.6 (129) • $$

"I'm not sure how to even feel about this place just yet.I came in on a early Sunday afternoon. Just for a quick bite to eat and a drink. Basketball was on all of their tvs which was perfect because I live sports.I was able to find a seat at the bar. I sat for about 10min with out someone coming over to offer a menuFinally I guess one of the bartenders felt my awkward stares and started to ask if I need anything.I didnt order anything crazy just hot wings with tequilla and cranberry juice. Everything came out in decent time and the wings tasted really good. The only thing stopping my return was the lack of diversity in patrons. It definitely made me feel slightly discomfort and out of place but I said to myself it's 2023 I going to go where I want to eat and there's no holding back. I guess it worked because I was alone....not sure how it would've gone had I been with friends"

The Hideout

★★★★☆ 4.1 (97) • $

"The wings!!! Just come where for the wings - you'll be in heaven! The place is nestled in a hidden location between warehouses and autoyards but worth it. The service is quick and food fresh :)"

Turp's Sports Bar & Restaurant

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (149) • $$

"We were walking down Charles Street when we saw this place and looked inside the window. Two guys that were outside said you should try it, the food is good here. One guy worked there and the older gentlemen did not. The older gentleman told us if we didn't like it he would pay for our meal. I'm still unsure if he was serious or not but we went inside. We were greeted right away and told to sit where we liked. The waitress was on top of everything and very friendly. We had the monte cristo, chips, fries, and soup. The food was good. It was not out of this world but I think I will be back because overall this place is decent."

Looney's Pub North

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (167) • $$

"Customer service - 5 out of 5Wait time - 5 out of 5Atmosphere - 5 out of 5Cleanliness - 5 out of 5Food quality - 5 out of 5I wish I could remember the name of our waitress, but she was very friendly. Professional, knowledgeable of the menu, and attentive. Much better experience dining at this location as opposed to College Park location. Restaurant was fairly crowded, but we were sat immediately by the hostess and attended to quickly by our waitress. We were watching college basketball on one of the many screens throughout the restaurant. The noise level at the restaurant was good, I could easily talk to my son with no issues. Interior and exterior of restaurant was clean. My son ordered the "Build your own" burger which was a big portion and he loved it. I ordered the Old Bay wings which are expensive due to the inflation of food prices after the pandemic and that's not the restaurants fault. Wings were crispy and not overly seasoned which was nice. With a perfect score of 25 out of 25 stars, I give Looney's Pub Bel Air an A+ rating. We plan on visiting again soon."

Langston Bar & Grille

★★★☆☆ 2.6 (234) • $$

"I have not been back since they re-opened recently. That being said, I LOVE the food. I have never been disappointed with the food or the staff. The place is small, warm and welcoming. I really like it. My only complaint is the speed of service. I have been four times and every single time it took forever to get our food. This may have changed with the re-open but I can't say. I guess I will have to see when I go back. Like it is so slow you could pre-order from Baltimore, drive to NE DC and take your time parking and maybe your order will be ready. Maybe..But if you have time to sit back, sip on your drinks, chit chat with your party and wait for your food for only God knows how long... I think you should give it a try."

Don't Know Tavern

★★★★☆ 3.5 (129) • $$

"The perfect game day spot. Don't Know is a great neighborhood place! the vibe is super casual and the service is really great. All of the bartenders and wait staff are so friendly and really make you feel like you're at home! It is the perfect place to come to on for NFL sundays, they play all of the games on their multiple TVs and all are welcomed! If you're looking to grab a bite or a just a drink DK is a good spot to do it! just know what you're going to be getting your standard bar fare. The crunch wrap is my fave!"

Miller's Ale House

★★★★☆ 3.6 (120)

"We went here for dinner on Saturday and expected a wait but no; we were seated quickly. This was our first time visiting and a good experience with the customer service, the waitress, the vibe (college football and NBA games on screens), and the food. For appetizer, we had the chicken nachos, it was a good portion and good. I do wish more chicken but the lime crema was delicious. For our meals, we had burger; short rib burger with baked potato and bacon que with fries. The burgers were big, flavorful, and, juicy. I usually get a salad but stayed with the fries and they were delish to a point I barely had room for my burger. Enjoyed and will visit again."

Beefalo Bob's Carryout Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.8 (102) • $$

"Thank you Matt, I feel like my review should be amended. I visited today and the ribs were fabulous. After the situation regarding their cooking methods was explained I fully understand now what went wrong in my past reviews. The ribs were exactly what I was hoping for. Thank you to the team, the ribs were tender, delicious and full of meat! Well worth another visit!"

Casa Mia's

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (131) • $$

"Visited on a Sunday night and it was pretty lively. We sat outside in their outdoor area, which was much quieter apart from the busy roads and the crowded parking. The service was a bit slow, and our appetizer came out with our main dish. The rock fish bites were more like fillets, not bite size but still very tasty. I'd get it again! The crab cake was good quality too. It was served on toasted sandwich bread with a side of chips. Next time I'd replace the side with fries, but love this spot for the convenience of location and seafood so far was good. I'd come back to try it out again."

Acme Bar & Grill

★★★☆☆ 2.9 (147) • $$

"For what it's worth (a bar, duh!) Acme Bar & Grill has solid bar food with a very laid back vibe. My friends and I went about fifteen minutes and couldn't decide what to order (so we ordered a ton, see photos). What were the showstoppers: wings, shrimp, pizza, quesadillas and crab balls. The wings are super crispy (fried hard) and flavorful, the pizza is simple but satisfying, and the quesadillas are cheesy and filling. Perfect for a casual late night bar meal, especially if you're craving wings!I'd return again especially for the wings!"

1936 Bar & Grill

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (119) • $$

"fter hanging out in North Beach we came down to Chesapeake Beach to try out 1936. The outside patio was full, but we were able to get a table at the window facing the boats and water. We were quickly seated and brought waters and given time to pick out drinks and food. We got the crab dip, oysters, chicken and crab cake combo, and the fried shrimp. The oysters were very fresh and the appetizers and food came out piping hot and very well prepared. The crab cake barely had any filler, the shrimp were huge and had great seasoning on it, and the fried chicken was super crispy. The service was amazing and our server was very helpful when we asked on what some favorites were. We will definitely be back and highly recommend checking 1936 out."

Triple Nines Bar & Billiards

★★★★☆ 4.3 (64) • $

"This place is definitely a route 1 classic. It's my go to when I'm at home, wanna get out the house and don't know where to go. The crowded is definitely eclectic to say the lease. But they have really good cheap drinks, good bar food, and games"

Crackpot Seafood Restaurant

★★★☆☆ 2.9 (140) • $$

"I really enjoyed the seafood at this restaurant. The crab cake was excellent and the steamed crab was good. The steamed crabs were a little pricey, but worth having a Maryland steamed crab experience. The only thing that could improve at this restaurant is the service was a little slow. I had to wait to get my drink refilled and had to take my check to the bar to pay, since my server was slow coming to my table. This restaurant definitely serves an amazing crab cake."

Cornerstone Grill & Loft

★★★☆☆ 3 (130) • $$

"Came it for a birthday party. Its a nice laid back bar. Great place to watch the game. Staff is friendly and welcoming. Food is typical bar food. It decent, not expectional. But economical which makes it better."

Sonoma's Bar and Grill

★★★★☆ 3.5 (94) • $$

"Great brunch. The restaurant wasn't busy, maybe 12 or so other diners. They just recently started serving brunch 10am-2pm. Bottomless Mimosa's and Bloody Mary's for $10. Catfish and grits were tasty. As we're the cheese grits. Will definitely come back."

Towne Grill & Pub

★★★★☆ 4.1 (64) • $

"Great hole on the wall. Went here with a whole soccer team and parents. We're talkin 20 people. We easily would've overwhelmed most places like this but the staff was awesome. Can't say enough good things. My wings were on point. Crispy and hot. No other complaints from anyone else in our party. Great job to the ladies runnin the shop."

Wingman

★★★★☆ 3.5 (84) • $

"Hubby and I have been wanting to try this place for a while and tonight was the night.The wings are def jumbo and they have a variety of flavors. We got a 20 piece bone-in wings fried hard and the two flavors we chose were Lemon Pepper and Golden BBQ.My husband ordered a regular size Sweet Potato Fry and I got a side salad.They also gave us 4 ranch dipping sauces and some celery on the side.The 4 ranch dipping sauces were very much appreciated because some places only give you 2 and charge extra for more.Here is the breakdown:Lemon Pepper- 3 out of 5 (flavor was lemon on the skin but nothing on the inside)Golden BBQ- 4 out of 5 (this flavor was my favorite, I am not a big fan of jumbo wings) Sweet Potato Fries- 5 out of 5, these were so good and my husband really enjoyed them Side Salad- 1 out of 5 (I had a lot of old lettuce in my salad but then again who orders salad from a wing place, I have learned my lesson lol)Ranch- 5 out of 5, BOMBOVERALL WE WILL RETURN TO TRY MORE FLAVORS AND THOSE SWEET POTATO FRIES."