Diners' Choice: Neighborhood gem restaurants in Baltimore / Maryland

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Updated January 05, 2025

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t at The General Store

4.8

4.8 (746)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

St Michaels / Tilghman Island

About the restaurant

We offer a local farm-to-table menu. Best described as American cuisine with a healthy twist, we prepare our dishes fresh daily. We use no added salt, bringing tea infusion as a flavor and spice. We have a full bar with hand-crafted cocktail specials. Located inside the historic Royal Oak General Store, you will find a fun, modern decor.

Top review

AmyVIP

Dined on Dec 28, 2024

We had a wonderful dining experience at the T! The holiday decor was warm and inviting. Susan, our server, was professional and accommodating. The hostess/runner, Madison, is always courteous and friendly, as is Lisa on the staff. The chef and the culinary team provided us with delectable appetizers and main courses. The pea soup was creamy and sweet. The duck and the lamb chops were cooked to perfection. The fresh brewed iced tea was delicious. What a wonderful gem in our community!

LIBERATORE’S Ristorante & Catering - Eldersburg

4.7

4.7 (739)

$30 and under

Italian

Eldersburg

About the restaurant

Not too formal, not too casual and always delicious, always attentive! For the summer, Tuesdays we are available for deli/market items as well as banquet/catering calls and meetings. Dinner service is available everyday and we open Wednesdays-Saturdays at 11:30. Please call us with any questions! 4107814114 We look forward to welcoming you and sharing our Italian cuisine & many traditional offerings as well. Extensive Wine list, Happy Hour specials, Kids Menu,- Warm & friendly staff. You’ll enjoy it!!

*Christmas Eve, New Years Eve, Valentine's Day, Easter, & Mother's Day will have a special menu & there will be no Happy Hour on these days.

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Don

Dined on Dec 27, 2024

Great Staff, great food. A nice quiet restaurant where the food is impressive and staff are attentive and helpful. Recommended!!

Birroteca - Baltimore

4.7

4.7 (2417)

$30 and under

Italian

Hampden

About the restaurant

Located in the Hampden/Woodberry area of Baltimore, we're the destination for modern, rustic Italian cuisine, crafted using ingredients sourced from local ranchers, farmers and local fisherman. Guests enjoy communal dining service in a refined, casual setting. We offer 20 craft beers on tap in addition to an Italian focused wine list, and unique craft cocktails prepared with artisan distilled spirits and house-made mixes.

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Melanie

Dined 6 days ago

Service great- food soooo good! Will return again soon!

Captain James Landing

4.6

4.6 (1660)

$30 and under

Seafood

Fells Point

About the restaurant

A Baltimore landmark since 1978, Captain James Landing Restaurant has earned the name "most unique eatery" in Baltimore City. For starters we are the only restaurant shaped like a merchant vessel. Five brothers created a restaurant in the 70"s with the goal of providing quality service to the citizens of Baltimore, Maryland as well as the thousands of tourist that visit our Monumental City. Our Waterfront Crab House (located adjacent of our restaurant) was awarded in 2012 "#1 Best Crabs in Baltimore" by Baltimore Magazine. Our Crab House is the one spot in the city where you can eat steamed crabs with a true waterfront seating. Water Taxi Stop #14 brings you right to our waterfront location.

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Janet

Dined 6 days ago

We were seated on time it was clean our Waite. Staff was wonderful and attentive. Food was excellent. Cocktails were wonderful. Ambience was great would definitely recommend and we will return.

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The Choptank - Baltimore

4.6

4.6 (735)

$30 and under

Seafood

Fells Point

About the restaurant

Atlas Restaurant Group celebrates historic Fells Point with The Choptank, a new fish and crab house located in the Broadway Market’s south shed. The Choptank honors the market’s 200-plus-year legacy with authentic local seafood and an energy and hustle true to the area.

Atlas Restaurant Group promotes a dining atmosphere and the suggested dress is business casual. We kindly ask our guests to abide by these suggestions to create an enjoyable environment for all guests.

The following items are prohibited however:

• Gentlemen’s tank tops or sleeveless shirts
• Hats are not permitted indoors for gentlemen
• No exposed undergarments
• Clothing with language or graphics that are vulgar or sexually explicit
• Footwear is required, however there is no restriction on the style
*Children accompanied by an adult are not subject to the Dress Policy*

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Latisha

Dined 5 days ago

Service was excellent and the food is always good. Choptank does not disappoint.

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B-Side Cocktails & Karaoke

4.6

4.6 (119)

$31 to $50

Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

Mt. Vernon

About the restaurant

Hidden in plain sight, B-Side is a spirit-forward speakeasy with best-in-class cocktails, bar snacks and private karaoke rooms located in the Mount Vernon neighborhood.

A Hi-Fi vinyl listening micro-bar with seasonal drinks and inspired playlists, B-Side is a dimly-lit, intimate option for date night, a special celebration, or a low-key nightcap.

To find your way to B-Side, simply choose a song on the jukebox in the basement of Hotel Revival — the experience will unveil itself to you.

Located across the lounge, groups of 4 to 8 guests can also reserve one of three private karaoke rooms with Bottle Service Only (prices listed below) — start getting your practice runs in now.

120 minutes (2 hours) of singing
$300 Food & Beverage Minimum
Plus tax and gratuity
Everyone must be 21++

*Please arrive within 15 minutes of your reservation time. Failure to do so may result in cancellation.*

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Jasmine

Dined 4 days ago

I had an amazing time !!! Sanchez and I forgot the other lady name but they gave such great service. They made everything for my birthday event so smooth !

Donnelly’s Dockside

4.5

4.5 (377)

$30 and under

American

Arnold

About the restaurant

A neighborhood, family owned and operated restaurant and lounge located just off the Chesapeake Bay. Specializing in regional dishes and creative cuisine using only the freshest ingredients available. Serving Lunch, Dinner and Sunday Brunch Buffet.

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CarterVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Attentive server, great table, delicious food. I enjoyed the blackened tuna and risotto very much, as did another person at our table. The shrimp salad on a croissant was enjoyed by my spouse and another fried had the white crab pizza, which he thought could have used a bit more sauce.

Ristorante Daniela

4.5

4.5 (432)

$31 to $50

Italian

Hampden

About the restaurant

Established in 2011, Ristorante Daniela serves hand made Sardinian and Italian cuisine.
Every detail and part of each recipe served at the restaurant is made from complete scratch, from the pasta and sauces, to the puff pastry and creams in our delicious desserts!
We also serve special dinners off menu which can be reserved in advance, ranging from $37 to $45 per person. These special dinners consist of a family style 3 course meal with an abundant amount of tastings for each course with different tastes of cuisines based on meat, seafood/fish, and vegetarian recipes.
Besides dining in and carrying out, Daniela is also available to cater your special events such as weddings, graduations, birthdays, etc.

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MikoVIP

Dined on Dec 22, 2024

Amazing as always. So nice to be able to go into a restaurant with someone who can’t handle gluten and NOT worry about them being able to order something tasty. Perfection - will always consider this for amazing dinners.

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Gnocchi di Patata

Red Red Wine Bar

4.5

4.5 (85)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Annapolis

About the restaurant

Casual contemporary American made-from-scratch cuisine focused on seasonal entrées, house-made pizzas, cheese and charcuterie boards. Extensive wines by the glass program with something for everyone including local, craft beer and seasonal craft cocktails. A cozy, Bohemian haunt where you and your crew can get away from it all or enjoy one of the biggest outdoor dining patios in downtown Annapolis.

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Kathleen

Dined on Jan 5, 2025

All of our Sunday brunch meals were delicious, good Bloody Mary too and they even accommodated a special order breakfast sandwich for my husband. I ordered the Cuban sandwich togo because I was torn on what to order. Giovanny was a great server and the bartender also made a holiday speciality cocktail warm for me, it was amazing! Plan to come back for dinner very soon.

Downtown Blues

4.5

4.5 (61)

$30 and under

Barbecue

Rehoboth Beach

About the restaurant

The newest location of the Bethany Blues group, Downtown Blues is NOW OPEN! Serving award winning bbq, high end bourbon and the best service at the beach. Dine in our beautiful renovated dining room or take your favorite bbq home by using our online ordering.

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IraVIP

Dined on Dec 28, 2024

Was a little hesitant about crab cakes at a bbq joint. They were excellent!! Being a beach town, they are well versed with crabs!! Will return after the renovation.

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