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1. Bowley's on the Bay
4.5
Awesome(87)
Price: Moderate
• American • Bowleys Quarters
Booked 1 time today
Chesapeake Bay’s newest restaurant & dining location. Located waterfront in Bowleys Quarters, our new indoor restaurant, Bowleys On The Bay is sure to be your new dining destination. Located inside Long Beach Marina at 800 Chester Road in Bowleys Quarters Maryland, we are easily accessible by boat or by car. Our Summer resort style destination & beach dining is now complimented by our new indoor dining area.During the Summer months, walk our beach, grab a waterfront outdoor shaded table, sit under a swaying palm tree, enjoy amazing views & a cool Island vibe with our tropical soundtrack. During our off season, come grab an indoor bar stool, high top table or dining room chair & get cozy with an amazing menu selection.We offer weekly specials, a Sunday Brunch & more. Please check our Facebook daily & our website for updates on all the wonderful times you’ll share with us this coming year.
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2. Charly’s Waterfront
4.3
Awesome(138)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Essex
Coming Soon!
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3. River Stone Grill
4.8
Exceptional(131)
Price: Moderate
• American • Perry Hall
Booked 2 times today
River Stone Grill will be open for lunch & dinner 7 days a week with brunch on Saturday & Sunday Weekday happy hour in the bar and weekly specials available. Our menu will offer a little bit of everything. The menu has everything from pot stickers & sesame crusted ahi tuna bites, southwest offerings, fresh seafood, classic Italian dishes, gourmet salads, hand cut steaks, good old fashioned bacon double cheese burgers, home made corned beef reuben's, mouth watering sandwiches, hand rolled Italian meatballs, and a killer pot roast platter just to name a few.We hope you join us for a burger & cold draft beer, a plate of home cooked pasta, a refreshing crisp salad, or a date night with a grilled steak & Cabernet. There will be something for everyone and just about every budget.
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4. Costas Inn
4.4
Awesome(314)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Downtown
Booked 2 times today
We have Steamed Crabs to enjoy year round. After making your reservation, please call for Crab sizes and availability 410-477-1975. We hope that on your next afternoon or evening out, you will give us the opportunity to make your visit or event as enjoyable as possible. The entire family and staff of Costas Inn thank you for your continued support and look forward supplying the excellence and quality that you have come to expect.
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5. Bygone
4.6
Exceptional(3684)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Harbor East
Booked 35 times today
A fusion of the old, the new and the best of Baltimore. We’re an American gastro bistro that represents historic, vibrant, authentic Baltimore. We blend modern energy with a classic feel, celebrating luxury, excitement & an elevated dining experience. Plus, we’ve got some unbeatable views of our beautiful city!Bygone’s warm & welcoming atmosphere is reminiscent of an old-school social club, while our open rotisserie grill, whiskey bar & craft cocktails add a flair that is contemporary.Please note: No shows and cancellations made within less than 24 hours will be subject to a $75/per person fee.
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6. Splash Pool Bar & Grill at Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore
3.8
Excellent(28)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Harbor East
Booked 4 times today
Celebrate the season with one-of-a-kind experiences at Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore. Experience our rooftop Winter Village where our sought-after two-tier terrace transforms into a winter wonderland in the heart of the city.Celebrate the season with an exclusive dining experience on our fourth-floor rooftop. Enjoy a monthly rotating prix fixe menu crafted by Executive Chef Tristan Baker inside your own private cottage overlooking Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. Menu themes for each month include: Nordic-inspired Feast of Valhalla (January), Spaghetti Soirée (February/Month of Love), and La Noche de Invierno inspired by Spanish winter nights (March). Take your experience to the fifth-floor terrace where an 1,800-square-foot synthetic skating rink takes centre stage. Cozy up fireside over seasonal bites and beverages and enhance your experience with a semi-private cabana and firepit.
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7. Ammoora - Ritz-Carlton Residences
4.7
Exceptional(662)
Price: Very Expensive
• Syrian • Inner Harbor
Booked 33 times today
Enter a realm of authentic Levantine cuisine, culture, and design at Ammoora, an ornate dining destination, exclusively housed within the Ritz-Carlton Residences Baltimore. Embracing the cultural beauty and diversity of its fare, Ammoora immerses guests in an intimate fine-dining experience composed in a contemporary culinary style. Presented and prepared with award-winning skill and finesse, the culinary journey through the Eastern Mediterranean offers unique interpretations of classic dishes. Drawing inspiration from Ammoora's family roots, the Syrian-focused authentically modern menu evokes a sensory experience, enhanced by soft, yet lively oriental music and an alluring ambience.
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8. Copper Shark
4.7
Exceptional(562)
Price: Expensive
• American • Locust Point
Booked 19 times today
Step into our historic building, and you will immediately be greeted by its red-brick walls, exposed beams, and intimate bar space leading to an open and airy dining room and our fantastic back patio set for outdoor dining and conversations around our fire pit (weather permitting!). Sit at the bar to enjoy an artisanal beer or oak-aged bourbon alongside a quick bite of charcuterie meats and cheeses, crispy brussels sprouts, or shark fries. Or venture into the heart of Copper Shark for a leisurely chef-inspired meal created by Chef Matthew Audette. In addition to seasonal masterpieces, you can always count on classic cuisine like our petite filet, soup du jour and pot du creme. Weather permitting, we encourage you to cozy up next to our courtyard fire pit. Sundays we only have Brucnh service
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9. Sotto Sopra
4.7
Exceptional(3632)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Mt. Vernon
Booked 34 times today
Sotto Sopra is an Italian restaurant housed in a beautiful 19th century building just blocks north of Baltimore’s Harborplace on Charles Street. Sotto Sopra specializes in true contemporary Italian cuisine adapting farm to table. We buy local whenever it is possible. The perfect risotto, handmade pastas, roasted meats, local seafood, and regional produce are here for your total enjoyment. Sotto Sopra invites you to dine for dinner every evening. Eat.Drink.Sleep.Dream--Italian
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10. Verde
4.7
Exceptional(1188)
Price: Expensive
• Pizza Bar • Canton
Booked 26 times today
From an extensive list of authentic Neapolitan wood-fired pizzas, to fresh salads & homemade desserts, Verde brings the traditional flavors of Italy to the Canton neighborhood of Baltimore City. The restaurant also offers an assortment of local beers & imported Italian craft beers, a list of hand-selected domestic and Italian wines and an awarding winning cocktail program.Outdoor seating available Order Pick Up at verdepizza.comNightly specials available visit verde.restaurantValet parking nightly with complimentary Sunday to ThursdayWe offer takeout! Please visit our website at www.verdepizza.com to complete your order!

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  • Donavan
    Baltimore / Maryland •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Food was good. Atmosphere was great. I went in at 10 pm. I made sure to arrive early with it being my first time there so I could find parking ECT. Ironically I found parking in the same building in the parking garage. Use the QR code on one of the pillers to pay for your parking. Take the elevator to the lobby then you'll see where to go to get to the bygone. Was glad I arrived early because I wasn't told the kitchen closed at 10. But even though I arrived 30minutes early I was seated immediately and given excellent service. My waitress was amazing. She went above and beyond to make sure our needs were taken care of. We had a great fine dining experience just be sure to follow the dress code on there website jacket is not necessary just make sure you have a collared shirt. And ladies a nice casual dress or gown is fine. I know my guest was nervous on what she should wear. Will definitely be back. A great place to take someone you care about fellas. Hope my review answered some questions for any first timers looking to go.
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    BygonePrice: Very Expensive• American• Harbor East
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    4.6
  • Francis
    Baltimore / Maryland •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    first time to eat there… Sam our server was nice… and food was great.. steak and pork chop… price was reasonable..
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    River Stone GrillPrice: Moderate• American• Perry Hall
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    4.8
  • ThomasVIP
    Baltimore / Maryland •44 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Jan 30, 2025
    Great food, fair price, great service. Everyone enjoyed their meal
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    Costas InnPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Downtown
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    4.4
  • Amanda
    Baltimore / Maryland •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 26, 2024
    Amazing staff! Beautiful setting. Cozy and fun for cool fall evening….but I can see all seasons being so perfect here. They had live music that was wonderful. Food and drinks delicious! All the stars. Will definitely be back!
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    Charly’s WaterfrontPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Essex
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    4.3
  • Thai
    Baltimore / Maryland •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on May 12, 2024
    Great my server was so patient and my baby was busy
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    Bowley's on the BayPrice: Moderate• American• Bowleys Quarters
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    4.5

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