Peter's Inn

The most accurate word to describe our experience here is slow. We were slow to be seated for our reservation and slow to pretty much have anything else completed for us this evening.The bar program had the potential to be good, had we'd been checked on more and been asked if we'd like more drinks. There were a total of 3 cocktails delivered to our table...the potential could have been about double that.A very solid beef carpaccio was delivered. Nice crostini and I loved the arugula salad as an accoutrement.Then for ages...nothing.One short rib en croute was then delivered and the person had enough time to eat 3/4ths of it before the last two entrees were then delivered. The mussels in green coconut curry broth with fresh baguette was actually good...but worth them going foraging in the harbor for them good? Questionable...Bouchon's moule frites in Napa and Vegas are far superior.The surf & turf...scallops and short rib were so small, it was served on a salad plate. Now if it had been phenomenal, it would have been excused but it really wasn't.The team was kind and apologetic, however it was not the experience we were hoping for.I grabbed a chocolate pôt de crème to go and once you get past the curdled bit, it was a rich and silky dark chocolate pudding.

Went here for the first time with my husband for Valentine's Day which fell on a Wednesday this year. They are normally not open on Wednesdays so I was pleasantly surprised that they were open for the holiday, as I'd been wanting to try them out. Reservations are only through email- no restaurant land line so you can't even call if you wanted to. This is fine as long as you make reservations ahead of time. I had trouble with the email link on the website and had to text a friend that frequents this establishment for the email address. The place was full so it's clear they have a loyal local following and have no problems with this method. Kind of gave a secret speakeasy vibe.Food was a 4/5. We ordered the house salad and garlic bread for appetizer. Both were delicious and came quickly. We had to wait a substantial amount of time for our steak entrees to come out and they were both, unfortunately, overcooked. The mashed potatoes and veggies that came with it were just okay, nothing special. I was excited about the steak because the reviews hyped it up, but for $50 I was hoping for better. For dessert, we got the chocolate pot du cream which was the best part of the whole meal! It was decadent and decorated with special Valentine's Day themed macarons and candy hearts. Service was 5/5. Waiter was visible and prompt with our orders and very kind. Everyone that works here seems to have worked here for a long time, which speaks volumes for the ownership. Atmosphere 5/5. Even though this is more of a fine dining menu, the ambiance was very laid back. Almost felt like I was dining at a friend's house. It was cozy and our tables were really close to one another but it wasn't a problem.Overall, we had a good experience and will be back to try the rest of the menu!

What an unforgettable meal! Drinks were amazing and served in fun glasses.Garlic bread is a must, one order easily serves 3 people. The menu is small and changes often but everything is great! Order a bunch of things and share.Our waiter was funny and attentive and added to the experience! You can request a reservation via email or walk in.

I've been in Baltimore 5 years and somehow I have never eaten here until recently. It is small and kind of dark, and very intimate. Our waiter got us water and our drinks right away. If you are thinking about the martini service, just do it. It's so good! My husband isn't a big martini drinker but even he liked it. Dollar for dollar, your best bet! We ordered the oysters with caviar (perfect with the martini!), the house salad, a salmon pasta, a short rib pastry, and their signature dessert. Everything was delicious! The staff was attentive, the drinks were great, and I can see why this is a Baltimore staple. If you've never been, this is your sign to make a reservation!

After seeing all the reviews and the Reddit recs I really hyped Peter's Inn up in my head. We tried to come here once but weren't able to because we didn't have a reservation, and that's when the obsession really took off. Every time anyone mentioned going out to eat I had the name Peter's Inn at the tip of my tongue. We finally made a reservation... and it was just kind of disappointing.To start, the space feels tiny - I bumped into the guy sitting at the table next to ours at least 5 times while trying to sit down, and I'm not a big person (if I say so myself). We couldn't really talk about anything because we had 4 other people literally within caressing distance and the music was loud. The table was almost too small to hold all the dishes and drinks we ordered too.And while I will say the food was generally well made and tasty, it wasn't really that special or worth the price in my opinion? Although I didn't like the tuna tartare or the pot du crème, which sucks because I really love that type of stuff. Obviously, a lot of people disagree with me, but it just wasn't for me!

Overall: Really wanted to enjoy this spot and looked forward to it but it isn't for us.Pros: Welcoming hostess. Martini service - one martini in a glass and one refill in small carafe on ice with garnishes, was good. Clams were delicious as was the foie gras. Wagyu tartare was decent but tasted like there was too much seasoning. It was also topped with an egg (fine) and a sauce on the side that pooled underneath a little (not a fan). We expected a "cleaner" tartare for a farm to table-like spot and less seasoning to let the wagyu shine. Cons: Service/Waiter. Several times he walked away mid sentence or when we had questions about what he suggested. Maybe he thought I was finished with the convo because I had to turn to see my dining partner because with such tight tables, he was always talking to the back of my head. We gave it a pass, hoping it was just a miss and were still hopeful. However, after a few more misses, we hit another issue with just wanting what we ordered. We ordered a last round of martinis to be followed by the pot de crème and French press coffees for dessert. However, the pot de crème showed up *with* martinis. Who doesn't love a salty briny martini with a decadent rich chocolate dessert?! Fine, figured coffees would show when someone picks up the empty martini glasses. Nope. Martinis were done, minutes waiting were passed, and coffee never came, nor did the waiter, for some time. When he showed up to ask if we were finished, we really were done with it all, so got the bill and asked to have the coffee removed from the bill.My friends were right. There's a feel to this place. For us, the feel is that it's not for us, especially for the prices and with so many awesome restaurants in the city.

A speakeasy for food. That's the best way to describe it.Food- everything 5/5I ordered trout pate and tuna tartare for an appraiser, and they were absolutely scrumptious and perfectly plated. For my main entree, I got the short rib Wellington, and that was also truly scrumptious. The sauce that went on it was perfect. And to touch it off, i had a delicious chocolate mousse birthday dessert.Service - 5/5My waiter was extremely friendly, funny, and overall charismatic. He provided a lot of great dialogue throughout the dinner. All the other staff who came by were very generous too. My only complaint was the lack of water glass automatic refilling. Ambiance - 5/5A speakeasy for food. It's a narrow building that used to be a biker bar, turned into a lowkey establishment for food and drink. The paintings are very classy on the walls. Great hidden gem. I WILL be coming back very soon!!

I had dinner at Peter's Inn with my husband and a friend for her birthday recently. It's one of her favorite restaurants in the city, and she chose it for her birthday dinner!The menu at Peter's Inn changes all the time. When you arrive, you receive a handwritten menu with their offerings that day. So most of what we tried might not be on the menu anymore, but here's what we ate: an endive salad; tuna tartare; a NY strip with mashed potatoes, a few green beans, a carrot, and a pickle spear; their creamed spinach; a lobster pot pie; a mango sorbet; a lemon sorbet; and a chocolate pot de creme. I wouldn't say that any of the food was very memorable except for that creamed spinach (they add Pernod, which gives it a great flavor); I was skeptical when our waiter recommended we ordered the creamed spinach (it's not usually very good, is it?!), but it was the standout for me of the whole meal. I do like the menu and would be willing to go back to try more of their food - mostly because the rest of the experience was a standout for me. The ambiance and the service were exceptional! We sat at a table outside, which was perfect. The seating is in front of the restaurant on the sidewalk, so it couldn't feel more like a neighborhood bistro! And our waiter was just wonderful; he was personal, funny, chatty, helpful,...he was just great. And it was clear he loves Peter's Inn. On my first visit, the food didn't blow me away. But the experience did. I'll be back. A wonderful neighborhood spot in the heart of Fells Point!

Went to Peter's inn this past weekend with my boyfriend with high expectations considering the hostess was giving us the impression that the restaurant was top tier due to her slight arrogant attitude she was giving the guest that were walking in without reservations. We sat at the bar and seen the hostess turn away many guest for seats that sat empty for over and hour! It was very strange, the food was decent, not wowing but edible. We got the halibut with risotto, steak, lobster roll and this wagyu app.

In town for a conference and stumbled upon Peter's Inn thanks to some recommendations on Reddit. We loved every single thing we had, but the absolute best part was the pot du crème for dessert with a French press cup of coffee.Our host was very friendly and seated us quickly even though we didn't have a reservation (we got there around 8). Our waiter was very cool. Not overly chatty, but in a good way. He gave us some recommendations on the menu when we asked for them and he would check on us in passing with just the right amount of involvement.Vibes were good. It's in an old dive bar and still feels pretty organic/authentic. It could easily be pretentious about the farm-to-table food, but it doesn't take itself too seriously. Lots of nice little touches (cantaloupe piece in the water, sugar stick and a biscotti piece with the coffee, etc). We'll try to come back here anytime we're in Baltimore.