La Tavola

★★★★☆ 4.1 (772) • $$$

"I am really late on this one. I ate there in October 2024 but I still dream about the place...I had a friend from out of town coming with me to a show in Baltimore. She let me choose the restaurant. I found that La Tavola makes an in-house gluten free pasta. HUZZAH! We got a trio of carpaccios got an appetizer. Then I ordered the fra diavolo with the house made strofe (the gluten free pasta). My friend ordered a Sardinian special. I could have picked the plate. Completely satisfied with my meal. The only thing that bothered me was the ambience. It felt cold, even though it wasn't temperature cold. We went on a Sunday night and it was pretty empty. That makes me sad because their food and service is amazing."

Cazbar

★★★★☆ 4.2 (602) • $$

"What a find!We were looking for something unique to try before a show at the Hippodrome and this fit the bill. We made online reservations which was great because it got full quick. We were greeted by our wonderful server who was from Turkey and she was so helpful with the menu and enthusiastic about many of the menu items. The menus were on tablets which was different and kind of fun! We started with the hummus sampler that we received for checking in on Yelp. It came with warm bread that they quickly refilled when we ran out. The hummus was DELISH! It was smooth and flavorful and just perfect! We each got a glass of wine to drink and that was lovely and we also tried the "Turkish" milk "shot" and kind of sipped it before dinner. It tasted just like a good and plenty and it was nice and cold. I enjoyed it. For dinner I had this beef wrap that was spicy and sooo flavorful. It was like a turkish meatball of sorts and it was just so well done. The rice and yogurt sauce it was served with really completed the dish. Wow. My husband had this lamb stew that was out of this world. It reminded me of a peruvian dish I love - lomo saltado. It had that spice with onions and tomatoes and it was warm and comforting. Excellent. For dessert we had turkish coffee which was like an espresso and we shared the two desserts they recommended. The flan was perfect and light and the other one (kind of like a baklava but not lol) was super sweet so they complimented each other along with the coffee. We left so satisfied and happy with our choice and were so happy to find this gem during our evening in Baltimore!"

Little Havana

★★★★☆ 3.6 (628) • $$

"Ordering from the pick up window is easy and efficient. I call my order in often around lunch time and it is done in 10-15 minutes . There is a separate window to receive orders, which makes the transaction very quick when you're in a hurry.Jerk wings are always on my order! I have to note that they do not have a traditional jerk flavor-- they taste more like baked wings, which are still very good."

Gertrude's

★★★★☆ 3.9 (487) • $$

"Gertrude's is the upscale restaurant in the Baltimore Museum of Art.* * *The Baltimore Museum of Art gets about 38 stars.For a small museum playing catch-up with the big city majors, It is amazing.The contemporary exhibits are incredibly well chosen with fantastic selections of artists and works.The older galleries have to live with what was not picked up first by places like the Met in New York.For some hard to understand reason, Baltimore scored a massive number of Matisses.But, Matisse aside, the average older gallery has about two amazing pieces among a ho hum rest.But those two amazing pieces ...* * *That said, Yelp is not about porcelain boddhisattvas.Yelp is about the food.Gertrude's is good eating.It is a nice room.The menu is small, and heavy on seafood and sandwiches.Make that elegant seafood and upscale sandwiches.They do not inflate the prices because you are in a museum.The pricing is much appreciated by Samuel C.Add the charm of the setting, and this is a great place to be.I was with amazing company discussing deep philosophical issues.So my attention to the food was probably less than I would have liked for a Yelp review.But I loved everything I had ...Double that for dessert.* * *And how can you not like your salmon,When back in the gallery, you have just seen the contemporary mandala of your dreams?"

Riptide By The Bay

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (568) • $$

"Horrible on soooooo many levels.We're black. Stood at the bar for 5 mins without so much as a hello with the bartender stand 4 feet away . They chit chatted off and on with white ppl at the car tho. Finally a hostess manifested after 5 mins and we had to verbally greet her to get her acknowledge us and tell her we had a reservation.Overpriced. Wasn't serving their brunch menu, DURING brunch times but it's still up on their website.We got two different menus so I couldn't even read about some items on the menu that my friend had. Had no idea until they were ordering things that I didn't have on mine. Ordered the blackened chicken sandwich. It tasted like it had been frozen before they started cooking it. The middle was soooooo tough. Did they take it off the bill, even after it was brought to the manager? NO Asked for fries with my sandwich. Didn't come. Asked for the fries again- took ten more minutes after asking both the waitress and the food runner. No ketchup offered- had to get up and go get it Inside from the bar.My friend ordered crabs and we waited AN HOUR FIR CRABS. There was a few ppl at the bar and 4 tables total outside and somehow my friend couldn't get their crabs. Then they had to find a crab cracker- COULDN'T FIND ONE! Waters were empty for 20 mins. Had to walk to the bar to get water. They NEVER came to refill waters, not once.They tried to pacify us w shots. Shots took 10 mins!Had to ask for the bill twice."

The Hall CP

★★★★☆ 3.8 (310) • $$

"Hey friends! I found the perfect summer spot with strong drinks, a beautiful outdoor seating and music. I've been eyeing this place for a while but I was skeptical because it's in a college town & I didn't want to be around annoying college kids lol. But I was pleasantly surprised to see a diverse crowd of all ages. There's plenty paid parking at $3/hour. There's no free parking at all, so make sure to budget for that. I recommend sitting outdoors, the patio is really nice with a tennis court, the perfect lighting, a swing and wall art.Service was amazing. The hostess was super sweet, we had a nice convo while I waited for my table. Our server was amazing, I'm sad that I didn't get his name, I would definitely request him again. He was attentive, friendly and made some great suggestions. He was also patient with us after we had a couple drinks lol!The food was good, nothing exceptional. I had the mushroom ravioli. As a vegetarian, I was super excited for this dish but not very impressed. It was flavorful and the texture was nice, but unfortunately it is dry. A sauce such as Alfredo would compliment this dish well. My buddies enjoyed their Bulgogi bowl and Margherita pizza. The drinks were amazing! I ordered a Long Island but received a Strong Island lol! I definitely recommend The Hall CP for your summertime hang out! Make sure to check out their happy hour from 4pm-7pm on Wednesdays- Fridays. Have fun and be safe!"

Crooked Crab Brewing Company

★★★★☆ 4.4 (201) • $$

"I was feeling some pizza and I've been eyeballing this spot for a while! It was a little noisy, but it was a Friday night, so I get it. You can order from your phone or go to the bar and order your food. The pizza was overall pretty good, and the wings were great, too! They had Athletics for those who don't drink and their California mead was deliciously sweet. The only thing I thought was weird was that the pizzas are put on paper/cardboard circles and they gave us paper plates.Other than that, I'd love to come back and do some trivia and, of course, try their other drinks and meals!"

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!"

The Manor Tavern

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (185) • $$

"One of my favorite local restaurants! It has a great menu, and they always have a special seasonal menu. I had some great appetizers, tuna tartare and crab bruschetta! Both were phenomenal. The bar waitress is friendly and does a great job. This place is a gem!"

Wayward Bar & Kitchen

★★★★☆ 3.5 (150) • $$

"I was looking for a chill place to have dinner with my husband for his birthday and Wayward was beyond what we expected. We definitely came hungry and I was super excited that it wasn't too cold outside because their outside seating area is a must. We ended up sitting outside enjoying our food which consisted of brisket mac (to die for! an absolute must try!); wings with house wing sauce; fries; and the impossible burger. For drinks, we ordered from their Happy Hour menu - I got a glass of Pinot Grigio and a glass of Rose, while my husband ordered 2 rounds of the Sweet Heat mule (I tried it and it was ok ONLY because i'm not a fan of spicy stuff and this definitely has a kick to it, but other than that it was good). All in all - Food: brisket mac is an A++++++; wings were yummy, you could definitely tell they were smoked and grilled as the flavor was in each bite - I would like to try the old bay next time (yes, we will be back!); fries were bomb.com - they're shoestring, crispy, and delicious!; and my husband finished his impossible burger! Our server (as well as the other employees) were great! The attention the employees give to their customers is greatly appreciated. Oh, and their women's restroom was immaculate - thank you!!"

Banditos Tacos & Tequila White Marsh

★★★★☆ 3.5 (143) • $$

"Banditos, Banditos, BANDITOOOOS!!! I've visited Banditos twice in a fairly small window of time. My sister suggested it and I was down to try them out. I heard pretty good things about them. We arrived a bit after happy hour (sad face), but it didn't stop us from totally indulging! The restaurant was pretty chill. It was early evening on a weekday, so it wasn't very crowded. Or waitress was really nice. She gave us pointers on what was good & what to try. We stayed with the mango margaritas, which were good. Sweet and strong. But that spicy jalapeño margarita was THE BOMB!!! We actually tried that flavor twice! It was refreshing, with complementing flavors of lime and Tajin. That was one of the most delicious margaritas I've actually ever had. We had the chips and guacamole for apps. The chips are house made and so dang GOOD! Crunchy with underlying flavors of lime & lightly seasoned with Tajin. The guacamole was fresh, cool, and tasty. We tried different tacos to see which ones we liked. My favorites were: the blackened shrimp, the Rus & Gus (deep fried shrimp, cheese, pico, grilled onions and sauce), and the chorizo. I came back a week later for and early dinner and had a TIME! Everything was just as delicious as the first trip, from the spicy margarita to the chips and guac to the tacos! The chips were so fresh that the ones I took home were still delicious the next day! If I'm craving some tasty tacos and a spicy lil drinky-drink, I'll drive on over to Banditos!"

Harlot DC

★★★☆☆ 2.7 (216) • $$

"Me and my friend came here for a drag buffet brunch for her birthday. We loved it the food was delicious and drag Queens were beautiful and funny very entertained the whole time! We had free shots because the event was sponsored by Tito's and also had breast cancer awareness it was a great experience. The waitress constantly checked in with us making sure we had everything we wanted very attentive. Also the place is very ascetically pleasing perfect Background for pictures."

Rye Street Tavern

★★★★☆ 3.8 (107)

"This was actually our second visit to Rye Street Tavern. Unfortunately, our first experience wasn't great, but our friends gifted us a gift card, so we decided to give it another try. I'm glad we did because this visit was so much better!Since I'm doing Dry January, I ordered a non-alcoholic cocktail called Apple of My Eye, and it was so good! The flavors of orange, cinnamon, and clove really stood out. I had to stop myself from finishing it before the appetizers even arrived. I love that they offer zero-proof cocktails!For appetizers, my husband and I shared the calamari, which was tasty. But if you order anything here, make sure it's the oysters! They were some of the best I've ever had. The Wellfleet oysters, in particular, were my favorite--so fresh.For the main course, my husband had the strip frites. While the portion was on the smaller side, the sauce was delicious, and the steak was cooked perfectly medium rare. I had the short rib rigatoni, and I really enjoyed it. There was a generous portion of tender short ribs mixed in. I had to pack the rest to go! For dessert, my husband was thrilled to see soft serve on the menu--it brought out his inner kid! I chose the apple streusel and loved it, especially the crunchy topping.Our service was outstanding. MICHAEL, our server, did an exceptional job. He was attentive, personable, and made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. Truly a great guy! Overall, we had a wonderful experience and hope Rye Street Tavern continues to thrive. The Baltimore Peninsula is such an exciting area and a great addition to the city."

Banditos Tacos & Tequila Columbia

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (152) • $$

"My very first experience at Banditos Columbia was not so great. Started off with fully loaded nachos, which was not bad, also ordered beef empanadas which was empty inside, other than some cheese and countable pieces of ground beef, the inside of the empanadas was basically empty. Service: horrible. There were about 4 tables at the time when we were seated. Our waiter was a tall young male. He walked past us couple of times before came over to acknowledge us. When he was taking our orders, he was only looking at my husband, like I was invisible. After he took my husband's order, he walked right off, before I was even able to order anything. Ugh.... We had to wait till he came back around after 5-10 min to place my order. With service like this, there's no way I will stay nor to order anything else. Atmosphere of the restaurant of quiet during our visit, they were not busy at all, with several servers just hanging around the bar. Don't think I will return to this location, my time is too valuable to gamble for another horrible service experience with mediocre food. Do not recommend."

Banditos Tacos & Tequila- Towson

★★★★☆ 3.8 (80) • $$

"This was our first time here. I've seen several of these throughout the state and always wanted to try. We came for a lunch and they weren't busy and there was no wait to be seated. Our Server Agustina greeted us and took our drink orders. We got our drinks, but there was a long while before our Server came back to the table to take our food orders, my Husband went up to the Bar and asked the Bartender if he knew if our Server was coming back, we saw her at the end of the Bar on her cellphone. She finally came over and we ordered our Starters along with our Entrees. We ordered several things and a variety of Tacos. Everything was delicious, except for the Mexican Rice, it was unseasoned. I really loved the Salsa and Chips it was so tasty. I'll give them another try at another location, hopefully the Server is more attentive."

Facci Ristorante

★★★★☆ 4.3 (61)

"Figgin peachy- Bright and refreshing. Sweet and slightly tart. Can taste the Prosecco & peach, but not the vodka which is ideal in my book! Lasagna- very yummy, but personally I like seeing more layers of lasagna. This has maybe 2 layers of the pasta. The presentation was cool because it came in its own little Dutch oven. Lots of ground beef in a classic tomato sauce. Good, but nothing mind blowing for the price.Polipo- Prominent grilled flavor. Juicy octopus. All the flavors complement eachother well. Nice and zesty from the lemon and pickled red onion. Rich and slightly garlicky mashed potatoes. The sauces are all different and go so well. Awesome presentation. A treat to experience!!Ravioli con bacon - thick cream sauce, Smokey bacon. Boyfriend says it doesn't feel too heavy. Proportions are just right.Almond cake- dense and delicious! Not too sweet. Nice presentation.Complementary warm ciabatta bread with garlic, rosemary, and balsamic in olive oil. Yum! Atmosphere- nice place for a date. 5pm on a Saturday not too busy. Dress code: smart casual. As long as you aren't a man in a sleeveless top, I think you would be allowed in. Cute real candle on the table. I like the cups-- seem like upcycled wine bottles. Nice touch of character! Attentive and friendly staff."

Island View Waterfront Cafe

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (89) • $$

"We stopped in here last weekend to admire the view and have a beer.The menu looked good-- kind of standard fare.The best part was being able to sit outside and have a great view of the river and the wildlife. They have a large outdoor seating area with picnic tables and small chairs and tables."

Culinary Architecture

★★★★★ 5 (38) • $$

"If you're a foodie, Culinary Architecture is worth a visit. Located in Pigtown (an area worth exploring), this market has interesting finds from pastries like roasted grape and cheese danishes to a shelf of hot sauces. The bakery is in the front with frozen goods in the back and dry goods in between. If they don't have it, ask the friendly workers and they'll let you know if they plan to carry it. They can't be stumped!"

Banditos Tacos & Tequila Maple Lawn

★★★☆☆ 3 (101)

"I couldn't stop thinking about my last visit to banditos and how good it was (just about 2 weeks ago!) so I dragged my husband along this time! We sat outside at 4pm on a Tuesday and we were the only ones there for about an hour. We started off with a round of margs and the chips and queso. He loved his spicy margarita and that the bartender used fresh jalapeños. The chips dip plate was a huge portion! We focused on the happy hour tacos menu and ordered 5 to share. Our favorites were (in order) Al pastor, carnitas, nashville hot, pollo asado, chicken Tinga. The only reason my review dropped a star was that their margaritas still seemed inconsistent because my first was very good and strong but my 2nd had too much sour mix and was so sweet. Can't wait to be back again though!"

Rouge Fine Catering

★★★★☆ 4 (54)

"My company ordered a variety of wraps for our volunteer event in DC on Wednesday. I picked the bag with the Grilled salmon wrap. Wow!! The wrap was delicious and substantial! The salmon was perfectly cooked. Very impressed! The bag also contained oatmeal cookie, a bag of chips and water. I looked at their extensive menu and the prices seem reasonable. I would consider catering with them for a special event."

Locals Only

★★★★☆ 4.2 (31)

"Went to Locals Only in Federal Hill and tried their charcuterie pizza. Honestly, it's a hit. The crust? Perfect. Not too thin, not too thick, just the right amount of smoky. The toppings were spot on - great meats and the cheese was super tasty. You can tell they're picking out some good stuff to put on their pizzas. It felt like a little slice of Italy, but right here in Baltimore.The place has a cool vibe. They're really into making their pizza as authentic as Italian as possible, and from what I tasted, they're nailing it. If you're around Fed Hill, give it a go. It's not just another pizza; it's something special. Definitely going back to try more.Chef Cory is a great guy and a star in the kitchen."

IQ Bar And Grill

★★★★☆ 4 (25) • $$

"My aunt had her 87th birthday dinner here last night. When she and I entered they were very welcoming. It was a small room to the right that was set up just for her. The sign read Happy IQ Birthday. Immediately, we were introduced to the waiter who would take care of us. The dining area was nicely set up with purple napkins inside the glasses. We were able to place drink orders as we waited for the rest of the people to arrive. Everyone was able to order drinks and pay for them separately. There was a small table set up to serve yourself appetizers. The appetizers were spring rolls and wings. Both were delicious. Everyone's meal was pre ordered. Each meal came out nice and hot. The service was top notch. Not one person had a complaint about anything. My aunt bought her own cake and cake plates but, they supplied the cutter and utensils. Right before cake champagne was served. The DJ even paused and played happy birthday as we sang it. They mentioned it several times throughout the night that it was my aunt's birthday. My aunt was happy. They really made her night. This is one business I would surely return to and give more business to.. For my meal I had jerk chicken with rice and beans which was delicious. The jerk seasoning on the side was pretty spicy but, I loved it. I also ordered the known Bob Marley drink. It was a little pricey but, it came in a nice tall glass. The drink was pretty strong and tasty. Thumbs up to the entire IQ Bar and Grill team from the greeters to the waiters to the DJ and the cook. Everyone's attitude was friendly and polite."

Milk & Honey Bistro

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (22) • $

"Very accommodating and friendly staff.I work for a large hotel in Maryland with much catering space. We do not have a Kosher kitchen. We had a last minute addition to one of our events that required a Kosher meal. Unfortunately, we do not have any Kosher caterers nearby that offer one-off meals. I found Milk & Honey via Google and gave them a call. They informed me that there was currently a cultural fast, and that meat was not being cooked, or served this week; however, they could accommodate my needs.I drove up the next day and the meal was ready to go exactly when it should be. The staff was very friendly. We will most certainly do business again.Thank you!"

Club Bellissimo

★★★☆☆ 3 (3)

"We visited Baltimore for the night and Club Bellissimo was near our hotel. We went early, around 6pm and were the only ones there. We were greeted at the door by one of the DJs and he welcomed us. The 2 young ladies behind the bar were polite and friendly. Music playing while we enjoyed our drinks was great. Club was clean, great lights. Cozy and comfortable. We will go back and be sure to go later in the night to enjoy the full experience!"

Blackwall Barn & Lodge Gambrills

★★★★☆ 4.2 • $$$

"My husband and I had lunch today at Blackwall Barn & Lodge. It was our first visit there. Lunch was a great time to go, because it was not too busy and we had our choice of tables, so we sat by the fireplace. Our server was named Carlos. He was very likeable and attentive. We both ordered soup to start. Their little cheese biscuits are delicious. I loved their apple and butternut squash soup. My husband, who usually loves French onion soup, was not a big fan of their version (too much cheese, not much broth, and very salty). I ordered the Cobb salad, which was huge and had lots of chicken. I brought enough home for another meal. My husband ordered the Italian pizza, and that was a large serving too, so brought the rest home in a box. He had his favorite draft beer, Vienna lager, and I enjoyed a glass of pinot grigio."

Station 4

★★★☆☆ 3.4 • $$

"Station 4 has been on my list for awhile & has garnered a big buzz recently. This restaurant is not new on the DC scene but when influencers start raving about it on TikTok, people come to check out the hype. We had a 1:45 rezzie for Saturday Brunch. It was giving festive vibes. I saw a table of ladies dressed in their holiday one piece pjs having the time of their lives & others folks on dates. We were immediately seated & our server Jeff greeted us. I didn't see kids offerings although my 5 year old nephew was dining with us. I ordered the challah French toast (no powdered sugar), eggs over med with cheddar. Didn't realize my eggs came with home fries & toast. It was a lot of food! I also ordered a mango mojito mocktail. Nephew also wanted French toast, eggs, bacon then poured syrup over everything!!! Sis ordered the breakfast burger with fries & bottomless mimosas. The food was seasoned well and service was on point! I enjoyed my first visit!Come here for the vibes. However, don't expect to have deep conversations during brunch. It's loud!! I couldn't hear the people sitting at my table."