Water for Chocolate

Came here for a visit to Baltimore with my Aunt. We were staying in Upper Fells Point and found this gem online. I booked our seats and we arrived early! The food was magical and our waiter was very attentive, friendly and honest. Every dish was packed with flavor. The chef was even able to prepare a black eyed peas stew for me, the veggie in the family! One of the best!! The spinach Parmesan dip was also my favorite. I never order cheese dips but this will be the only one I ever order! Water for Chocolate has my heart! Will def pay another visit when I'm back in town! Thank you to the chef and amazing Server!

- super friendly service- great drinks- good duck confit matches will with blueberry compote - they are acoomdating with orders- we had a problem with orders, they replaced with with the quickness- a carafe of mimosa serves four drinks- alright French toast bites- tasty cornbread- wings were different but good- casear salad has olives- I ws still kind of hungry after a meal and app- you have to leave roughly 2-3pm on a Sunday for dinner turnover most people are gone by then anyways- pleasant ambiance- place is good for converstaions- resey only!

I recently visited Water for Chocolate in Baltimore, MD, and had a very disappointing experience. I asked for medium-rare on my ribeye and received a medium-well to well-done steak. Our server was arrogant and had a careless attitude. He didn't come back with a resolution about the steak until my friend inquired. When he finally did, he asked me what I wanted to do about it, which showed a lack of care from the chef as well. They removed the steak from the bill, but I ended up without an entrée for my brunch.The management and customer service were poor. We repeatedly had to request water refills, and when the bill came, our friend's dish was overcharged by $5. When we brought this to our server's attention, he deflected by saying he doesn't make decisions and is just a messenger. We didn't need him to decide anything, just to inform the chef about the overcharge.I had initially liked this restaurant, but the lack of customer service, the poor quality of my steak, and the lack of response mean I won't be returning.

Closer to a 4.5 in terms of overall quality, but because the owner was so diligent and considerate, on top of the tasty dishes being extremely delicious, I am giving it 5 stars and I would recommend anyone visiting Baltimore to give it a shot.The highlights were the WFC Bowl, the Crab Quesadilla, and the French Toast Dippers. The pork belly was cooked to perfection, and the lacinato kale was the most delicious kale I have had anywhere, mainly because it's so difficult to make kale tasty. Having an egg and black beans also made the dish more savory. The French toast dipper was tasty as well with the perfect sauce, making it sweet but not overly sugary. The crab quesadilla was full of crab meat inside, which was a definite plus. I personally wouldn't include rice on the side, but I could see how there could be some that would use the rice to make themselves fuller.The BBQ shrimp & grits had a good amount of jumbo shrimp, and the sauce didn't taste like anything I have ever had in shrimp & grits, and tasted pretty good. The jalapeño cornbread was very tasty! The salmon belly tacos had spoiled salmon so we didn't get to taste the actual taco. However, the owner was considerate enough to take it off of our bill, which we thought was very nice, because we only sought to let our server know to ensure the salmon didn't get to other customers.They were out of the jerk duck confit, which I would have loved to try, but what we had was already good enough to provide me with a pleasant dining experience! Very much recommended!

Incredible spot in Upper Fells! I've driven by this non-descript restaurant for years and finally made it in for brunch. It's a small spot so you should definitely make a reservation rather than relying on walking in for a table. We actually did not anticipate a reservation but the host juggled some tables around to fit us in and was extremely gracious about it! They have fresh squeezed OJ for their mimosas (by the glass or carafe) which were delicious, and French press coffee; both of these come in quantities perfect for sharing with a table of four. The menu is seasonal with some permanent items. We had the challah French toast which was a huge portion considering it was an appetizer, and rich and delicious. The other items were the WFC bowl (pictured) which had pork belly, rice, eggs, and a lovely sauce. The hit item was definitely the jerk duck confit -- a waffle with compote, poached eggs, and the most delicious duck I have had in months! The server told us this stay has been on the menu for years, and I can definitely see why!

Water for Chocolate offers an exclusive, intimate dining experience where familiar dishes are reimagined delightfully, and new dishes broaden your palate. Our server, DeAnte, stood out as one of the best in the business. His attentive service, deep knowledge of the dishes, and excellent recommendations greatly enhanced our visit. DeAnte's friendly and personable demeanor made every bite and each moment enjoyable. Reservations are required, so be sure to book in advance. Thanks to the chef for the delicious meals; we will definitely return with friends!

The food never disappoints at Water for chocolate. The server was good, but the drinks are not that great. The brunch selection is good options and touches on a variety of different foods that people would want to eat. Everything has good flavor and is cooked well. I also appreciate if something is wrong the Chef is quick to fix it, the restaurant has grown in size and we were set quickly so that was great. I think it is a cool spot to check out if you want good food and good vibes.

I haven't been to Water for Chocolate in YEARS, but I was so happy to see that the food and service was still amazing. I got the hungover special (which is goat mac and cheese, bacon, eggs, and cornbread) and it was so delicious. The cocktails were also amazing (I got the sangria and the adult ginger beer, both were **chef kiss**).

Water for Chocolate was a restaurant selected by BCYF last night to engage, ally, and support LGBTQ+ Youth Leaders & the community, break down barriers that hindered open discussion of equity. The atmosphere was great, we had pre fixd meals. My vegetarian selections spinach dip, salad w goat cheese, an amazing black eyed bean spinach curry influence stew (chili) w jasmine rice, and bread pudding a angilaise sauce. Customer service was on point , food good, and good atmosphere. Will definitely come back.

I had high hopes for Water for Chocolate, but left the restaurant disappointed and hot (it must have been 80 degrees inside the restaurant, forcing us to sweat through our entire meal).We made a reservation for our party of five, (non-refundable fee, $60 per person, even with 24 hours notice). Our first clue should have been the near-empty restaurant on a Friday night.The prefixed, four course menu had a few good items, but many of the dishes were average or unavailable. If you order a steak, be prepared to have no choice on whether you want it rare, medium or well done.When it came time for dessert, our server informed us that the the WFC brownie was the most popular dessert item on the menu, so we ordered it. Then we were informed that it was too hot to fire up the oven, therefore, the brownie was not available. Next choice, creme brulee. Five minutes later, the server came back and informed us that the creme brulee was not unavailable. I ordered a ricotta dish sprinkled with pistachios, blueberries and honey. It tasted like a glob of cheese with no flavor.As soon as we left the completely empty restaurant at around 8:30 (it's supposed to close at 9), they immediately closed the door, hit lock, and hung the "closed" sign. If you decide to try this restaurant, I recommend going when you are not bound by a prefixed menu. FYI, I learned, after the fact, that Water for Chocolate was sited for several code violations in March (see attached image).