Le Comptoir du Vin

Food: we tried the pate (generous portion), sourdough bread with butter (delicious, wish the pate came with more bread instead of crackers), meatballs (delicious), lemon cake (unfortunately not my fave; the sauce was delicious but cake itself like a mushy, flavorless sponge) and chocolate mousse (not chocolate-y enough for my taste and the whipped cream on top was not sweet at all but in a strange way). Wine: everything we tried was delicious and unique. Service: attentive, friendly, our waiter recommended food and wines and let us sample multiple wines before committing to our choices.Ambiance: upstairs is cute and cozy, we sat downstairs which you get to through a labyrinth of hallways. Still cute, but not as cute as upstairs.Reservations: made reservations for 6 pm, with online reservations looking sparse, but when we got there it was still mostly empty. Could have definitely walked in with a party of 2.

This is the first restaurant I've been to in Baltimore that reminds me of the fun little places wedged into small spaces in the East Village. It has crazy amounts of atmosphere, is intimate, and really sets the mood for a great experience. The main dining room is downstairs and through a small maze of hallways with arrows on them to lead the way. It eventually opens up into a truly unique space with about 8 tables, and a gorgeous cement courtyard. We went here for date night, thinking we'd have some good wine, fun atmosphere, and slightly weird French food. We were so wrong. This place is phenomenal. The food blew us away. Every course was unexpected. The sourdough bread, with homemade butter, the quail eggs with raw garlic aioli, the beet and greens tower - all magnificent and so much tastier than I thought they would be. The star of the show, however, was the pork and apricot terrine - I couldn't tell you exactly what was in it and I'm sure I don't want to know, but we almost kicked the plate. I wouldGive it 10 stars if I could.

If you ask me, this is one of the top restaurants in Baltimore. The food is high quality and the menu is constantly changing as they only use seasonal ingredients. We were seated downstairs in their heated back patio. We ordered a bunch of stuff to share including the pork loaf (I believe it closely resembled a haslet), the crab pot, the salad, and the pot roast. I surprisingly really loved the pork loaf. It was served with a yummy salted butter, super briney cornichons, and local sourdough from Matzi. The crab pot was also divine. They accommodated my request to eat it with sourdough as I can't tolerate a ton of gluten. It would have also been really yummy with sliced veggies like carrots or celery. For dessert, we got the chocolate mousse. It wasn't my favorite but I appreciated the GF option. All the wine was great and the service was super friendly. Towards the end, we were the only people in the outdoor section and it felt like we had our own private restaurant. The menu here changes a lot and I've seen a lot of fluctuations in offerings. I'd highly recommend checking the menu before you plan your visit to ensure you're getting something you think you'll love. In the end, you'll probably try something new to you and come away with a greater respect for British food (I know I did).

I first went to Le Comptoir du Vin in 2022 and it's a place that stays with you. From the ever changing handwritten menu to the natural wine store and selection. The food is a mix of tapas, American and European flair. Last time I went I got their Haggis - such a unique menu item and while I'm not a fan of offal it was probably a great rendition of the dish. My favorites at Le Comptoir du Vin is their house salad which comes with the best sheep cheese and crumbled croutons. This time we ordered their fish and pork dish. My favorite was the fish dish - it was vibrant and salty. The staff is so knowledgeable about their menu - it's impressive bc they change it out often! I miss their hand soap on a stick in their bathrooms - something I'm used to having in South America but they've gotten rid of it since. There's several areas you can sit, upstairs where they have the wine store, the small bar and then the downstairs and outdoor patio. I think they take reservations now but I often go at 5:15 to wait to get in by 5:30 - a lovely early dinner and movie with a night cap at any of the places in station north!

Creative, elevated European cuisine in a cozy, unassuming setting. From start to finish, every single dish blew us away--sourdough with Normandy butter, salad with a hard sheep cheese and anchovy vinaigrette, chicken pate and caramelized onions, grilled bluefin tuna with aioli, tripe (don't knock it--it was so tender), cobbler, and Camembert with quince. We can't wait to return!

What an experience! From the unique menu that is clearly updated daily, to the waiters that paid careful attention to exactly what our taste buds were in the mood for, to the delectable sharable items and main courses, I was blown away. My taste buds left feeling a 10/10 and me and my husband are still talking about what an overall great date night we had- we put our phones away and genuinely had such a great time! Highly recommend this delicious, wonderful, one of a kind quaint spot!

Omg this place is LOVELY! The menu changes daily, and is posted online. The chicken pate is delicious and so is the dark bread served with butter. This is a place known for its natural wines, and the Malbec was amazing. We also were served a glass of Cava because they asked us to move for a reservation and that was exceptionally tasty as well. Service throughout was exceptional and the grilled asparagus plus the crab dip was outstanding. I highly recommend this place for an amazing menu and great wine! I was with a friend who hadn't seen in a while, so I didn't take pictures of the food but I did take a few of the patio area where we ate!

I love Le Comptoir du Vin. The food, the wine, the service, the vibes - all of it. I've been to Le Comptoir du Vin for dinner twice since they reopened for dinner service a few months ago (after pivoting during the pandemic to more of a sandwich/takeaway shop). And I've the best time each time. The food. I've loved every bite I've ordered: chicken liver pate with red wine shallots, escarole/frisee salad with secret de compostelle cheese and anchovy dressing, duck rillettes with pickled prunes, pissaladiere (anchovy and onion tart with olives), littleneck claims and monkfish with lentils, chicken and wild garlic pie, poached ox tongue al dragoncello with dandelion greens, banana cream pie,... The menu is posted daily, and everything I've had has been excellent. The wine is also great. Le Comptoir du Vin is also a bottle shop/natural wine bar. I've stuck to wine when I've visited (because they have such great, interesting, varied options - some by the glass/more by the bottle), but they also have cocktails and beers! The wine I've had with dinner the last two visits was a Spanish orange wine - Azimut Brisat. The service is great. It feels like everyone who is a part of Le Comptoir du Vin loves food and wine and being a part of Le Comptoir du Vin. There's a small front room and then a sort of hidden patio area (which can be closed off with garage doors if the weather is so-so). They take reservations only if your party is 4-6 (by email; find details on their website). I've always been one of a party of 2, so I like to get there a few minutes before they open and wait outside for staff to open the door. (They are currently open for dinner Wednesday through Saturday at 5:30pm). It's possible to get there later and get a table, but I like a guarantee that I'll be eating their delicious food soon - so getting there before they even open the doors works for me! I wholeheartedly recommend Le Comptoir du Vin. I also recommend dinner at Le Comptoir du Vin followed by a movie at the Charles - possibly my favorite/ideal date night in Baltimore.

Exceptional food in an amazing experience. The menu is small but the staff is incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. Nice vibes in the small dining room.

We drove from Philly to meet friends for a celebratory meal here. They had enjoyed the quirky menu and beautiful food some years ago. We checked the menu ahead of our visit, knowing it is limited, and being aware of the cancellation policy. Our meal on Saturday was a big disappointment, mainly because at our 6:30 reservation we learned there were only two items on the menu that passed as entrees- a chicken breast and Romano beans with a fried egg. Pork and haddock listed on line were no longer available. Our server, who was very attentive throughout the evening, told us the restaurant was headed for vacation and fish isn't delivered on Saturday. So at the direction of our server, who suggested we enjoy the dishes "family style", our table of four ordered one of each item and shared everything. We brought our own champagne and purchased a bottle of Tempranillo there. Bread is a component in several of the menu items, with no gluten-free option. We had several in our party who don't eat bread or gluten so we brought our own gf crackers.The roasted garlic, paté, terrine, and sardines were perfect, as was the unique ceasar-like salad. Portions were very modest. The beans/egg and the chicken/zucchini were unremarkable. The clincher was dessert- the "poached peaches " was one half of a peach in a tiny bowl with a couple tablespoons of what looked like creme anglais.There is an unspoken contract between a restaurant and diner, and so many aspects of this were breached. When you eat family style, that means you serve portions generous enough to share. If you encourage tapas style dining, then provide variety. If you have a limited menu and expect your diners to trust the chef to decide what is best for the meal, offering only roast chicken for dinner is stingy.