Best Restaurants with a Happy Hour in Federal Hill

I heard good things about the Atlas Group’s restaurant Watershed and was delighted to meet out of town friends there on Valentine’s Day. Sydney our server was terrific a real delight. We tried assorted appetizers from the special and regular menus. All were good but the blackened tuna bites were a big favorite. All entrees were very good, we had crab cakes, lobster roll, trout and rockfish. The crème brûlée for dessert was a nice way to finish off the evening. The restaurant was a little loud with music that made it difficult to have a conversation with the entire table.

Staff was amazing, the food for our first time there was amazing taste. The drink I had for Valentines was amazing, reminded me of an old fashioned!!! Can't wait to return

food and drinks are always sooo. delicious. i’ve had the mushroom ravioli and the korean shortrib and both 10/10! even the caesar salad was immaculate. it’s a cute spot and helpful service even when i tried a new drink and didn’t like it and sent it back for a different drink.

My wife and I had the pleasure of dining at The Ruxton on a random Monday night, and it turned into an unforgettable experience. We went with a mix of appetizers—grilled oysters, potato gnocchi in sage brown butter with goat cheese, Wagyu beef sliders, and king crab cocktail. It was a completely random selection, but every dish was outstanding. The gnocchi was rich and perfectly balanced, the Wagyu sliders were incredibly flavorful, and the king crab was fresh and sweet. All of it was complemented beautifully by a fantastic Sancerre. What truly elevated the evening, though, was our server, Sammy. Not only did Sammy provide exceptional service, but we also had a great conversation throughout the night. Engaging, knowledgeable, and genuinely friendly, Sammy made the experience even more memorable. It’s rare to have such a combination of incredible food and outstanding hospitality. I’ll definitely be returning—and when I do, I’ll be asking for Sammy!

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