Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Baltimore / Maryland

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Updated December 05, 2024

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Arturo's Trattoria

4.9

4.9 (1726)

$31 to $50

Italian

Glen Burnie

About the restaurant

Fine dining Italian restaurant specializing in fresh-daily seafood, homemade pasta, prime cuts of meat, and local produce. Voted Best Italian Cuisine in Baltimore Magazine Reader's Poll February 2021.

ARTURO'S TRATTORIA OFFERS BOTH IN-HOUSE DINING AND TAKEOUT DINNER SERVICE FROM MONDAY TO SATURDAY EVENING. TAKEOUT DINNER SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CALLING 410-761-1500 OR SENDING AN EMAIL TO INFO@ARTUROSTRATTORIA.COM

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Jack

Dined 7 days ago

Food was delicious, service extraordinary, prices reasonable to the combination.

Bonz

4.9

4.9 (1793)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Harrington

About the restaurant

Any reservation request left on Mondays or Tuesdays will be confirmed on Wednesday when we reopen.

Award-winning seafood/steakhouse, Bonz Restaurant & Lounge is located in Harrington Raceway & Casino, offering a variety of mouthwatering appetizers, entrees and desserts. Featuring the famous fork tender filets and the freshest seafood all paired with the finest Cabernet from our extensive wine list. Open Wednesday – Sunday at 4PM. Reservations recommended. Dining options Bar/Lounge, Main Dining room, Al Fresco Patio.
Bonz welcomes underage diners, but hey must enter through the Bonz patio main door adjacent to the fountain and please call upon arrival so staff can check you in. All parties greater than 6 guests must be called in for management approval.

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Tina

Dined 1 day ago

Our waiter Steve was so nice and honest about the dishes we ordered. He was very attentive to us. Highly recommend this place.

The Capital Grille - Baltimore

4.9

4.9 (4009)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Downtown

About the restaurant

Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.

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CraigVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Best waiter mark …. Great and fantastic food … very busy on Christmas Eve… but they managed the crowds

Bas Rouge

4.9

4.9 (964)

$50 and over

Contemporary European

Easton

About the restaurant

For party sizes of 6 guests or more, please call the restaurant at (410) 822-1637.
Bas Rouge is a modern European restaurant offering an impeccable integration of fine dining, a world class wine list, and elegant service. The high style and gorgeous interior offer inspiration in one of the Eastern Seaboard's cultural and historic gems, Easton, Talbot County, Maryland. The dining experience is refined, and the dishes are characterized by their polished adaptation of traditional Viennese and European classics, with ingredients from the finest local purveyors and farms.

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JohnVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Superb lunch with the best food and service anywhere.

Osprey Point Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (544)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Rock Hall

About the restaurant

Our fine dining restaurant has a reputation for being one of the best in Kent County. We pride ourselves on having a fresh seasonal menu, high quality ingredients and a chef that puts care into preparing every meal. The dining room's casual elegance will make you feel at home whether you are stepping off the dock or celebrating that special occasion. Please stop in for a drink and hors d'oeuvres at the bar or make a reservation for dinner. We welcome transient boaters throughout the season and offer free dockage while dining in our restaurant.

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Michael

Dined on Dec 20, 2024

Nice place on the water to eat. The food was amazing and the service was perfect. We had a special occasion and our waitress provided an unexpected but greatly appreciated treat to mark the occasion - thank you!! I would definitely recommend it as a quiet romantic evening out.

La Barrita Restobar

5.0

5 (215)

$31 to $50

Argentinean

Upper Fells Point

About the restaurant

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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ChristineVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Absolutely fantastic dinner. Everything was delicious and the service was excellent. Thank you!

Osteria 177

4.9

4.9 (3465)

$31 to $50

Italian

Annapolis

About the restaurant

Osteria 177 is the ultimate expression of an Italian tavern where the main attraction is imported delicacies of one-of-a-kind food and wine. Adorned by barreled wine, an Osteria would never lack the sought out local specialties, spices, cheeses, fish or meats. It was here that many people tried to alleviate life's stresses by numbering themselves with good food, good wine, and good company. The owner/chef of the Osteria would take the utmost pride in stocking these praised elements as the basis for mouthwatering meals, a delicious dance-for-all of the five senses. This is the basis for Osteria 177.

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Annr

Dined 6 days ago

The salmon, spaghetti with clams and pasta dish was delicious! The butternut squash soup was lobster meat was amazing. The service and waiter was great. Only complaint was the calamari appetizer was just average. Will be back!

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The Vineyard Wine Bar

4.9

4.9 (1122)

$30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

Havre De Grace

About the restaurant

Located amidst the antique shops, art galleries, bed & breakfasts, and marinas of Havre de Grace, The Vineyard Wine Bar is a convenient stop for a glass of wine, a light lunch or a rewarding dinner. Showcasing values from around the world and offering interesting and unique grape varietals, from Aglianico to Zinfandel. Our Bistro Menu offers an exciting array of tapas, light and healthy salads, “Flatbreads”, assorted fresh pate, an extensive selection of artisanal cheeses, and specialty desserts…all designed to accompany the great wine selection. Coupled with the wine bar, our retail shop offers an assortment of over 300 fine wines from around the world, specializing in wines that over deliver for the price.

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Angela

Dined on Dec 19, 2024

Excellent experience as always. Great wines, service, atmosphere and food.

Citron

4.8

4.8 (2213)

$50 and over

American

Towson

About the restaurant

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.

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Alvergia

Dined on Dec 22, 2024

What an absolutely amazing experience! I was ecstatic from the moment my reservation was made up to the actual date night. Everything was superb to include: the hostess welcome upon arrival, the beautiful candle lit ambiance, the waiter who was very polite and well versed in the products. He provided amazing food and beverage recommendations which were selected and appreciated. The presentation of the appetizer and entrees was awesome. My bae and I raved over everything while taking in the experience. As we completed dinner and prepared to leave; out came dessert, which was the highlight of the occasion. Upon making the reservation, it asked about a special occasion. All to say, it was Bae and I's 1st anniversary, OMG! The decadent dessert (cheesecake and raspberries) was embedded with gold candles, and a chocolate "Happy Anniversary" topper. As if that were not enough to create smiles and memories, Mr. Charles Levine, owner, visited our table and thanked us for dining at Citron. He cared to ask about our experience and even gifted us Citron memorabilia. You won't believe what happened next; we were adorned with some of the most delicious fine chocolates. Oh what a night!!! This by far was the best of the best. Bae and I plan to visit again in the summer to experience the outdoor dining and lake side view. Citron Staff, you've earned and exceptional "A" in our book Happy Holidays King Regards, Rasta Pie and Busta 12/21/24

La Fable

4.9

4.9 (2506)

$50 and over

French

Rehoboth Beach

About the restaurant

Bonjour! La Fable Brasserie, located on the beach block of Rehoboth's iconic Baltimore Avenue, offers traditional French cuisine with a bohemian Parisian street cafe flair. Whether you choose to join "Fable" for an early meal or cocktail during Leve-Tot, for an intimate dinner with friends, or to enjoy a drink at the bar, we hope for each guest to create their own dining story. We look forward to seeing you. Merci Beaucoup!

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Walter

Dined 6 days ago

Everything was exceptional. A very romantic setting. Food was top notch. My wife had lamb shank and I had beef beef burguignon. Dessert was a chambord cake. It was decadent!

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