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1. Mr. Bill's Terrace Inn
4.8
Exceptional(108)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Essex
Booked 2 times today
Mr. Bill's has been a Local sensation since 1954. Family owned and operated for 68 years! Casual family dining with a full-service bar/restaurant. Amazing food, refreshing cocktails, and the Baltimore's best steamed crabs smothered in our homemade seasoning.
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2. Costas Inn
4.6
Exceptional(313)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Downtown
Booked 4 times today
We have Steamed Crabs to enjoy year round. After making your reservation, please call for Crab sizes and availability 410-477-1975. We hope that on your next afternoon or evening out, you will give us the opportunity to make your visit or event as enjoyable as possible. The entire family and staff of Costas Inn thank you for your continued support and look forward supplying the excellence and quality that you have come to expect.
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3. Tagliata Restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(2751)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Harbor East
Booked 61 times today
Tagliata, an Italian chophouse, boasts an impressive menu featuring hand cut steaks, fresh rolled pastas, house made charcuterie & bounty of fresh seafood. Tagliata offers the largest wine list in Baltimore with bottles from around the world & a focus on Italian wines. We host live music in the piano lounge. Open windows overlook our majestic courtyard, which is illuminated with strung lights & features an seasonal outdoor bar.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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4. La Barrita Restobar
4.9
Exceptional(202)
Price: Expensive
• Argentinean • Upper Fells Point
Booked 9 times today
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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5. Gunther & Co.
4.8
Exceptional(2944)
Price: Moderate
• American • Canton
Booked 13 times today
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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6. Loch Bar - Baltimore
4.6
Exceptional(1432)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Harbor East
Booked 17 times today
Located in Four Seasons Hotel overlooking Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, Loch Bar is a classic seafood tavern. Centered around one of the region’s largest raw bars, Loch Bar features classic seafood dishes with a modern flair. Loch Bar's beverage menu includes local craft beers, hand-crafted cocktails & an extensive whiskey list with selections from around the world. Loch Bar's interior has an antique design with a nautical-influenced style which features live music every night.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• 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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7. Azumi
4.8
Exceptional(2006)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Harbor East
Booked 27 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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8. The Choptank - Baltimore
4.5
Awesome(728)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Fells Point
Booked 4 times today
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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9. Phillips Seafood
4.3
Awesome(2365)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Inner Harbor
Booked 15 times today
Maryland is famous for its crabs, and Phillips Seafood is Baltimore's premiere restaurant for award-winning crab cakes! We serve an extensive menu of classic seafood dishes along with plenty of dining choices for non-seafood lovers. Join us for Phillips favorites including craveable seafood appetizers perfect for sharing, our famous family-recipe crab cakes, steamed seafood buckets and seafood platters, plus fresh salads, succulent seafood soups & a range of sandwiches & burgers. Finish off your meal with one of our indulgent desserts, and enjoy a signature cocktail from our inventive menu of spirits (beer, wine & sangria also available from our full bar.)Beneath the lights of the massive 17-foot tall Phillips letters, part of the iconic Baltimore skyline, you’ll find a casual, polished restaurant with an energetic feel. We hope to see you soon! We're open for seated dining & carryout every day.
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10. Rusty Scupper - Baltimore
4.7
Exceptional(8821)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Inner Harbor
Booked 25 times today
Open, MON to THUR3:00 PM to 9:00 PMFRI and SAT 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM,SUN10:30 AM to 9:00 PM Our Jazz Sunday Brunch 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM. $62 per person/tax/gratuity, parties 6 or moreIndulge in an unforgettable dining experience with that special someone, as you take in breathtaking views of the city. When in Baltimore join us & enjoy the freshest seafood along with sweeping Inner Harbor views & hands down the most hospitable service in town.We offer a tempting array of local seafood specialties from Maryland Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes, Lobster Tails, Crab Stuffed Shrimp, Pan-Seared Chilean Sea-bass, Grilled Mahi-Mahi, Swordfish and King Crab Legs.Happy Hour: 3 - 6 Monday to Friday. Join us this Thanksgiving Day for our annual traditional buffet, $89 per person served from 11 AM to 7 PM. Come enjoy a festive feast with all the holiday favorites in a warm and welcoming atmosphere! Menu on-lineCome back & see us!Reserve your table today : 410 727 3678

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