Best Restaurants for Foodies in Towson

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CantonCharles VillageFells PointHampdenHarbor EastHunt Valley

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CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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15 restaurants available nearby

1. La Food Marketa

4.8

Exceptional(1899)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Pikesville

Booked 21 times today

Chad Gauss & La Food Marketa offer an up to par, down to earth restaurant experience in Quarry Lake featuring soul satisfying food from the Americas. Our focus is simply fresh, approachable, and fun! We are happy to accommodate your dietary needs. Our bar offers well thought out drinks and bangin' happy hour specials. Come in & smile! We will do the rest!Outdoor seating is currently available but not guaranteed. In the event of inclement weather, incoming reservations will be seated on a first come - first serve basis. Tables currently sitting will be allowed to move to another table if possible, but tables themselves cannot be moved under any circumstance. We have limited space under cover and cannot accommodate every one to be out of the weather. If you have already ordered food and choose not to stay you will be given boxes to go.

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2. Gertrude's - Baltimore

4.6

Exceptional(7189)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Charles Village

Booked 35 times today

IMPORTANT: If you want to reserve an OUTDOOR table, you MUST select the "Outdoor" seating option in Open Table. If Open Table does not offer that option, then that means they are all reserved. ("Standard" means an indoor table.)To our Indoor Diners: we are fortunate to have a very sophisticated small particle air filtration system in our dining room, thanks to the museum.If you encounter any problems with booking online, please do not hesitate call us at 410-889-3399 so we can personally assist you. Thank you!

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3. Cypriana - Homewood

4.7

Exceptional(1740)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Hampden

Booked 1 time today

For parties of 5 or more, please call us at 410-837-7482. From our very conception, Cypriana has been and will always be committed to providing clean, house-made and authentic Cypriot cuisine. A cuisine that is an amalgamation of the world’s wealthiest cultures. And we consider it a privilege to have started in one of the oldest cities in America. We predicate our image and pride on the familial hang-out environment and refined dishes that you can only get at Cypriana. It is our desire to bring a more traditional approach to full-service dining.

4. Citron

4.7

Exceptional(2232)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• American • Towson

Booked 7 times today

Casually elegant, romantic American Waterfront Dining in Baltimore County with lovely outside dining on the lake. Repeat winner BEST of BALTIMORE, OpenTable Diners' Choice, Wine Spectator Awards. Owned and operated by Susan and Charles Levine. Enjoy a seasonal menu of highest-grade center-cut steaks, chops and seafood with expert preparation led by Executive Chef Mary Hersh and exquisite sushi by Chef Alan from Hong Kong; plus craft cocktails, and many of the world's best wines and spirits. Everything made in-house. Al fresco dining in peaceful nature or indoors in elegant ambiance. Parties of 7+ or private events please contact us 410-363-0900 reservations@citronbaltimore.com Exquisite venue for food lovers, with fireplace; subtle TVs in upscale bar. Our 8 private dining rooms and private event venue, The Cove, have Hi-tech AV, inside/outside Lakefront spaces for large social and corporate events 7 days a week. Heated outdoor terraces make a nature lover's paradise. Free parking.

5. Monarque

4.5

Awesome(1231)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• French • Harbor East

Booked 31 times today

Atlas Restaurant Group presents Monarque, a French brasserie located in Baltimore’s Harbor East. Monarque is inspired by the French era of prosperity when culture boomed and extravagance flourished. The cuisine is complemented by a beverage program with over 500 French wine labels and an extensive collection of Cognac and Armagnac.Transporting guests to another time and place while being rooted in the present, Monarque hosts a rotation of acts every weekend, with Baltimore's best jazz musicians, cabaret vocalists, burlesque dancers, and more. Monarque welcomes guests of all ages Sunday through Thursday. On Friday and Saturday, the experience is suited for guests 18 years of age and older, and only adults are permitted to dine. When making your weekend reservations, please note that parties of 1-5 guests will have two hours to enjoy our cuisine and entertainment, parties of 5-8 will dine for two hours and 30 minutes, and parties of 9 and more can enjoy seating for three hours.

6. Magdalena

4.8

Exceptional(1229)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Bistro • Mt. Vernon

Booked 6 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.

7. apropoe's

3.7

Very Good(251)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Harbor East

Booked 1 time today

Located on the water in Baltimore's Inner Harbor, our signature restaurant, Apropoe's, offers a fresh take on American comfort food. Enjoy seafood and local favorites in a stylish setting inspired by the 1920's Prohibition, as well as the famous writer Edgar Allan Poe.

8. Copper Shark

4.6

Exceptional(561)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Locust Point

Booked 7 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

9. Sotto Sopra

4.7

Exceptional(3631)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Mt. Vernon

Booked 20 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

10. Azumi

4.7

Exceptional(2053)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Harbor East

Booked 56 times today

Opened in 2014 to a 4.5 Star review from the Baltimore Sun, Azumi is located on Baltimore's Inner Harbor in the elegant Four Seasons Hotel. With picturesque panoramic waterfront views, Azumi offers authentic Japanese cuisine with a strong focus on sushi matched with an amazing "hot kitchen." Azumi's Sake and Japanese Whiskey program is one of the largest in the region. Named the city's best Japanese restaurant by Baltimore Magazine, Azumi is also one of the hottest spots for nightlife in the city featuring a live DJ on weekends. Enjoy outdoor dining on our expansive patio. Outside seating can be requested but not guaranteed.Azumi’s highly-skilled teppanyaki / hibachi chefs are on display in our new FLAME ROOM as they cook the highest-quality meats, seafood, vegetables & rice on a solid-surface iron griddle right before your eyes in this intimate & interactive dining experience. Please call the restaurant to book parties of 9 and larger or for additional reservation assistance.

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M
Mike
Baltimore / Maryland •35 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Valentine dinner, food was great, wine pairings were extremely well matched. Our server was personable and fun to interact with. Entree was a small steak and a crab cake, no one can beat John Shields when it comes to crabs. Even the sides of roast fingerling potatoes and green beans were outstanding. All in all, an extremely pleasant evening,
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Gertrude's - BaltimorePrice: Moderate• American• Charles Village
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4.6
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John
Baltimore / Maryland •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Citron 👏👏👏👏👏The attention from the entire staff along with the food and presentation was a night to cherish. Myself and three guests talked about our dining experience at Citron as we drove home. If you want the Michelin experience I recommend Citron at Quarry Lakes!
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CitronPrice: Very Expensive• American• Towson
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4.7
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Mike
Baltimore / Maryland •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The fish tacos were perfectly crispy, with fresh toppings and a delicious sauce that brought everything together. The birria tacos were incredibly flavorful—tender, juicy, and packed with rich, savory goodness. Both were absolutely amazing, and I’d come back just for them!
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La Food MarketaPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Pikesville
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4.8
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Tionna
Baltimore / Maryland •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
My third time there and enjoy it every time. The food, the service and atmosphere is always great.
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MonarquePrice: Very Expensive• French• Harbor East
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4.5
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Miriam
Philadelphia County •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jan 18, 2025
We had the tasting menu for a table of 11 — the food was amazing, the tasting menu was fun, and the service was warm and responsive — highly recommend!
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Cypriana - HomewoodPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Hampden
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4.7

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