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1. By The Docks
4.6
Exceptional(1942)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Essex
Booked 30 times today
Maryland is famous for it's crab cakes, and By The Docks is known for it's eight-ounce Colossal Jumbo Lump Crab Cake. Discover the fresh ingredients and outstanding seafood, steaks, and pasta's prepared by our chefs. Our menu includes various items from baby back ribs, slow roasted prime rib, hand cut steaks,and specialty sauteed dishes. Every sauce, soup and dressing is made from scratch. By The Docks welcomes families and large groups. Make reservations or call ahead for express carry out.
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2. 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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3. Charly’s Waterfront
4.9
Exceptional(136)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Essex
Booked 1 time today
Coming Soon!
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4. Costas Inn
4.5
Awesome(313)
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(3618)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Harbor East
Booked 42 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
3.6
Very Good(19)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Harbor East
Booked 3 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. Enjoy a monthly rotating prix fixe menu by Executive Chef Tristan Baker inside your own private cottage overlooking Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. Take your experience to the fifth-floor terrace for a rooftop skating experience and cozy up fireside over seasonal bites and beverages.
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7. Copper Shark
4.7
Exceptional(545)
Price: Expensive
• American • Locust Point
Booked 28 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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8. Ammoora - Ritz-Carlton Residences
4.8
Exceptional(578)
Price: Very Expensive
• Syrian • Inner Harbor
Booked 47 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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9. La Barrita Restobar
4.9
Exceptional(212)
Price: Expensive
• Argentinean • Upper Fells Point
Booked 26 times today
La Barrita features Argentinian style steak seasoned with mouth watering chimichurri, home made pastas, and empanadas. Nestled in the Butcher's Hill neighborhood, La Barrita provides intimate atmosphere with a Baltimore industrial feel. In the warmer months enjoy al fresco dining when we roll up the garage doors. At La Barrita we treat our guests like family. An upscale casual restaurant, we suit a variety of dining needs, from special occasions to catching up with friends; you might even catch a soccer game on at the bar. Just don't get caught in a Boca jersey! La Barrita is a proud supporter of River Plate fc.
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10. Magdalena
4.8
Exceptional(1218)
Price: Expensive
• Bistro • Mt. Vernon
Booked 8 times today
Magdalena is the celebrated restaurant of The Ivy Hotel, a Relais & Châteaux property in Baltimore’s historic Mount Vernon neighborhood.Magdalena, a Maryland Bistro, features refined, “from-scratch” bistro fare driven by the bounty of the Chesapeake Bay region. The seasonally evolving menu celebrates the finest local ingredients, sustainable values, and culinary craftsmanship, resulting in dishes brimming with character.Executive Chef Ülfet Ralph has over a decade of experience in Relais & Châteaux properties. With this expertise, Chef Ralph will continue Magdalena’s mission of exploring innovative and artful interpretations of Maryland cuisine with a purposeful balance of bistro meets elegance. Ingredients are sourced close to home, and relationships with local farmers and purveyors are at the heart of the culinary philosophy. A cheeky cocktail program, Wine Spectator-awarded wine list, and revered whiskey collection complete a delightfully unmatched dining experience.

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  • Hasna
    Washington, D.C. Area •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    I went to Bygone for my birthday and I loved it. I will definitely be back. I had the chicken breast, mac and cheese, puree mash potatoes, & the Bygone Buck for a drink ( Moscow mule ). Everything was 10/10 and our waiter was amazing. His drink and menu recommendations were spot on. I believe his name was KC ( not 100% sure ). The restaurant is also BEAUTIFUL and amazing for pictures. I will be back for sure ❤️.
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    BygonePrice: Very Expensive• American• Harbor East
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    4.6
  • Patricia
    New York City •1 review
    4.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    We had reservations, but the place was overcrowded, and we had to wait about an hour and a half to be seated. The entrance was packed, the line was out the door. We had our parents with us who are both 87 yrs old. They had to stand up for the entire wait to be seated. It was Christmas Eve, so that might have been the reason for the excessive wait. After we were seated, our server was prompt, polite, and quick to serve our needs. The only thing is there seemed to be a disarray in the kitchen. Our server went to get us the dinner rolls three times, and they never arrived, so no rolls with our dinner. Our appetizers were served quickly, but there was a very long wait for our dinner. The server was wonderful, and she did apologize several times for the delays. Overall, the food was delicious, and the only thing not so great was all of the waiting. Our entire meal with waiting took us over three and half hour to dine.
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    By The DocksPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Essex
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    4.6
  • 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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    4.9
  • David
    Washington, D.C. Area •51 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 13, 2024
    Love the crabs! My children when in visiting want to stop in and our server Charles Snyder was awesome!
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    Costas InnPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Downtown
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    4.5
  • 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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