Diners' Choice: American restaurants in Baltimore

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Updated December 05, 2024

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SoBo Cafe

4.9

4.9 (1094)

$30 and under

American

Federal Hill

About the restaurant

Located in the quaint neighborhood of Federal Hill, Baltimore. SoBo Cafe continues the tradition of American comfort food with global influences and expands it with vegetarian, vegan, gluten free and keto/paleo options. We serve craft cocktails, local draft beer & carefully selected wines. A perennial favorite among neighbors and visitors, we go out of our way to make everyone feel at home. We are gluten-free, vegetarian & vegan friendly.

We are a short walk from Camden Yards/Oriole Park & M&T/Ravens Stadium. We are very close to the Convention Center, Downtown & the Inner Harbor.

Top review

PeteVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Had the Sobo burger. Was excellent. Comes with a side salad and the roasted potato fries. The best!!

Gunther & Co.

4.8

4.8 (2960)

$30 and under

American

Canton

About the restaurant

Gunther & Co., located in the historic Gunther Boiler Building in Brewers Hill, offers a Modern American menu, globally influenced and locally spun. Whether looking for a casual evening out, special occasion or impromptu drink after work, there is a space carved out for you here – at our oyster bar, on the patio or overlooking the 16-foot living wall and main dining area on our mezzanine. The integrity of our ingredients is at the heart of the menus and each dish is crafted with a pride in preparation and hospitality.

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NinaVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Everything at Gunther is always fantastic!, every time we go! Consistent excellence.

Copper Shark

4.7

4.7 (541)

$31 to $50

American

Locust Point

About the restaurant

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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TaliyahVIP

Dined on Dec 14, 2024

Service was very good, from the waiters to the food runners. Food was delicious. The butternut squash soup with crab was amazing and had a reasonable amount of crab. My cocktail was great and they had an extensive list of options. I had a duck pasta which was amazing. Unfortunately, we didn’t have room for dessert but from what I saw the options looked great. This place is conveniently located with ample parking. We will be back.

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Unity Bar & Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (197)

$31 to $50

American

Bolton Hill

About the restaurant

Friends new and old get together here. We are centrally located—literally on Centre Street—in the heart of Baltimore’s lively cultural district, Mt. Vernon. Our diverse, vibrant clientele creates our atmosphere—and we create a memorable experience for each visitor, in each visit!

From our creatively crafted food and cocktail menus to our casually elegant décor, our aim is to welcome YOU. And here you will encounter a “little of everybody.”

Here, we dine, drink, and meet in Unity!

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Esther

Dined 7 days ago

The apple pie waffle, omelettes, and turkey bacon and sausage were delicious. The music was great. We were also able to watch the football game on the big screen tvs.

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Experience

Catfish Dinner and 1/2 Price Bottle of Prosecco

Experience

Chicken Sandwich

Experience

Steak Dinner and 1/2 Price Bottle of Wine

Bygone

4.6

4.6 (3611)

$50 and over

American

Harbor East

About the restaurant

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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Dedin

Dined 3 days ago

It was a great experience! I enjoyed the food and service that was shown to us.

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Experience

Lounge Table Seating at Bygone

Experience

Night Life Bottle Service

Gertrude's - Baltimore

4.6

4.6 (7152)

$30 and under

American

Charles Village

About the restaurant

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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Tanya

Dined 3 days ago

I always love Gertrudes, especially this time of year with a beautiful decorations

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4.5

4.5 (1412)

$31 to $50

American

Harbor Point

About the restaurant

At the intersection of Harbor Point and Fells Point, Ampersea is redefining cuisine that's modern, Maryland, authentic. A destination innovating the way Baltimore dines on the Patapsco River. Perched on the western corner of Thames Street and located in the Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Museum building with the Living Classrooms Foundation, Ampersea dining room, patio, and event spaces offer a stunning combination of panoramic harbor views, impeccable service, and delectable dishes. During our busy season the restaurant has policies in place that may affect your reservation. please review the following:
- Entire party arrived to be sat
- All parties larger than 4 people must call into the restaurant to schedule their reservation.
- All tables are subject to an 18% auto-gratuity.
- Outdoor dining is not guaranteed for all reservations but is first come first serve.

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Patricia

Dined 1 day ago

Had a wonderful time and the food was delicious. We had to wait a bit for our table even though we had reservations. The staff bought us a round of drinks a provided us with appetizers. They were really awesome on a busy holiday night. The restaurant was decorated beautifully. All around a great experience.

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4.4

4.4 (2240)

$31 to $50

American

Harbor East

About the restaurant

A restaurant concept curated by our Award-winning Executive Chef, Saon Brice, Blk Swan offers a uniquely crafted, "New American" menu, which features exciting, tasty, and comfortable food options presented in a creative culinary approach.

**Parties 8+ please contact us at events@eatatblkswan.com or 443-326-2783 for more reservation information. Thank You!

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Veronica

Dined 4 days ago

We went for a birthday dinner, not knowing it was Happy Hour 6 to 9. Now, it was great for Happy Hour. Lots of music and dj pumping beats, very loudly. But we would have enjoyed it a lot more if it wasn't so noisy. Felt like a concert. We could not hear the waitress nor ourselves talk. Food was 9 out of 10. Presentation was 10 out of 10. Kudos to the Chef. The lighting and ambiance was perfect. Overall I would give it an 8 out 10. Only because the noise and how hard this 1 waitress worked. I would go back, but with my friends to turn up instead.

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Experience

BLK x NYE 2024 Dinner Party LATE (9:30p - 2a)

Experience

BLK x NYE 2024 Dinner Party EARLY (5p - 9p)

Rye Street Tavern

4.5

4.5 (318)

$31 to $50

American

Port Covington

About the restaurant

Rye Street Tavern's menu is thoughtfully created featuring seasonal changes, locally sourced ingredients, & a diverse selection that caters to every palate, including vegetarian and gluten-free options. From fresh seafood & house-made pastas to southern-inspired dishes, each meal is crafted to perfection. Rye Street Tavern promises an exceptional lunch, dinner, or weekend brunch dining experience for locals & visitors alike. Guests can enjoy a variety of dining environments, including an open kitchen with U-shaped leather booths, a stylish bar and oyster bar with panoramic Patapsco River waterfront views, & a spectacular outdoor dining area with a 75-seat island bar. Happy Hour offered Monday through Friday with half off of oysters on the half shell plus discounted beers, wines, & select cocktails.

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John

Dined 4 days ago

High quality restaurant, great seafood gumbo& Salad. Expensive though, and noisy once most tables were filled.

Avenue Kitchen & Bar

4.4

4.4 (851)

$31 to $50

American

Hampden

About the restaurant

High energy and gracious, Avenue Kitchen and Bar is a place where one can enjoy terrific cocktails and comforting, Latin-American inspired cuisine from Executive Chef Audiel Vera and his seasoned and attentive staff. Our food offers flavors & technique that will welcome and excite you.
We have seating available in our large dining room, our bar & lounge, a seasonally-opened outdoor area, and a small private dining space available for intimate dinner parties.
We are conveniently located on 36th Street, commonly known as "the Avenue" in Hampden. Metered parking is available in a full lot in the rear of the restaurant as well as the front and surrounding streets. Entrances are located at both the front and rear and are easily accessible for all.

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ClaudiaVIP

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

Everything was great. We were there for happy hour and there were half priced drinks and food. We got Brussels sprouts, quesadillas, truffle fries, and blackberry tequila lemonade crushes for happy hour prices and a chicken sandwich and left with food. It was all amazing.

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