Best Neighborhood Gem Restaurants in Towson

38 restaurants available nearby

1. Bluestone

4.5

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Timonium

Booked 23 times today

Bluestone is a casual upscale restaurant featuring fresh fish & seafood. BlueStone also offers other meats such as Filet & Ribeye. Desserts are baked fresh on-premise daily. Open Indoor Seating & Curbside Service. Please order online or call us to place your order, 410-561-1100.

2. Michael's Cafe

4.7

Exceptional(2581)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Timonium

Booked 14 times today

Reinvention and attention to detail have kept us in business for 40 years. We are honored to serve our community. See what our team, led by Chef Santos and our General Manager Raquel, has to offer you. This restaurant is our home and we treat our guests with this philosophy in mind. Thank you!

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3. Gertrude's - Baltimore

4.6

Exceptional(7159)

Price: Moderate

• American • Charles Village

Booked 15 times today

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!

4. La Food Marketa

4.7

Exceptional(1885)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Pikesville

Booked 8 times today

Chad Gauss & La Food Marketa offer an up to par, down to earth restaurant experience in Quarry Lake featuring soul satisfying food from the Americas. Our focus is simply fresh, approachable, and fun! We are happy to accommodate your dietary needs. Our bar offers well thought out drinks and bangin' happy hour specials. Come in & smile! We will do the rest!Outdoor seating is currently available but not guaranteed. In the event of inclement weather, incoming reservations will be seated on a first come - first serve basis. Tables currently sitting will be allowed to move to another table if possible, but tables themselves cannot be moved under any circumstance. We have limited space under cover and cannot accommodate every one to be out of the weather. If you have already ordered food and choose not to stay you will be given boxes to go.

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5. Cypriana - Homewood

4.7

Exceptional(1738)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Hampden

Booked 4 times today

Cypriana is a true gem in the Hampden neighborhood, loved for its authentic Cypriot cuisine. Reviews gush over its 'amazing food', 'quaint outdoor dining', and 'warm and friendly staff'. The cozy ambiance and excellent service make it a favorite spot for both locals and out-of-town guests. One reviewer even called it 'a neighborhood gem' and 'one of their favorite places to eat'. With high ratings for food, service, and value, it's clear why Cypriana is a beloved neighborhood gem.

6. Citron

4.8

Exceptional(2216)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Towson

Booked 4 times today

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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7. LIBERATORE’S Ristorante & Catering - Timonium

4.6

Exceptional(1082)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Timonium

Booked 2 times today

LIBERATORE'S RISTORANTE is a family owned restaurant since 1988. The Timonium location offers an extensive wine list from different parts of the world. Our menu include not only great Pastas with savoring homemade sauces, but we also serve 16oz. Steaks, Seafood, Chicken, & Veal. We also have great vegetarian dishes.LIBERATORE'S RISTORANTE is open for Lunch & Dinner ( Coming soon by popular demand SUNDAY BRUNCH)LIBERATORE'S RIATORANTE has four beautiful dining rooms to serve You with our friendly staff to make your dining experience a memorable one. LIBERATORE'S RISTORANTE also has private rooms from 20 guest up to 150 guest. Visit our elegant lounge for a cocktail or try one of our famous Martinis !!!Carry-out & gift certificates are available. We hope we can have the pleasure to serve You soon !!!

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8. Tagliata Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(2793)

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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9. Rusty Scupper - Baltimore

4.7

Exceptional(8876)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Inner Harbor

Booked 22 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. Celebrate the season with us this Christmas and New Year’s Eve Fireworks Extravaganza Party 2025. Enjoy a festive ambiance, all your holiday favorites, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. View our menus online & Call us for tickets.Come back & see us!Reserve your table today : 410 727 3678

10. The Oregon Grille

4.7

Exceptional(3054)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • Hunt Valley

Booked 39 times today

The Oregon Grille, a six time Mobile four star restaurant, is the premiere steak house in the region. We serve only the finest prime dry-aged steaks, large lobsters and seafood. Our Wine Spectator award winning wine list is unparalleled. Nestled in the heart of Maryland's horse country, we are just a short drive from downtown Baltimore. Our staff treats each meal served as a special occasion, as guests enjoy the comforts of leather booths, a granite bar, dark mahogany walls and soft piano music. In one of four unique private rooms, each with a fireplace, your rehearsal dinner, family or company party will truly be an affair to remember. For a romantic dinner, business lunch, outdoor dining, or cocktails and dinner in the bar, visit The Oregon Grille, and enjoy the most amazing food in the country.

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Cheryl
Baltimore / Maryland •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Our first experience here was great! We enjoyed the 3 Course Dinner Menu. We ordered the arugula & goat cheese salad 😋 roasted beet salad and Maryland Crab soup. All were tasty. 1st meal choice: Ocean & Gulf. I made a modification to the vegetable and chose Brussel sprouts instead. 2nd meal choice: Single Crab Cake. The 3rd meal choice: Chicken Francaise. All of the meals were delicious. The key lime pie was also delicious. Great atmosphere and service. I would recommend this place and will dine here again.
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BluestonePrice: Moderate• Seafood• Timonium
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4.5
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Donna
Chicago / Illinois •15 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Just a wonderful meal. Got a table by the window had the fried crab cake with mustard sauce, fried and the wonderful Cole slaw with green apple. dessert was a mixed berry sorbet Quick service at a busy restaurant
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Gertrude's - BaltimorePrice: Moderate• American• Charles Village
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4.6
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Charmen928
Baltimore / Maryland •12 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great food. Great service. Great birthday meal with the birthday boy. Will be back & will recommend.
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Michael's CafePrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Timonium
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4.7
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Audra
Baltimore / Maryland •35 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 29, 2024
Food is very good, we love the hummus and pita! Very nice waiter, only down side to service is that 2 of us got our meals and it was 10 more minutes before the 3rd person got hers (not the waiters fault). Other than that the service was very good.
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Cypriana - HomewoodPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Hampden
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4.7
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Kathy
Baltimore / Maryland •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 25, 2024
Was seated right away even tho I was early and part of my party wasn’t there. Great service. Greeted promptly. Everyone was friendly. Atmosphere was relaxed, inviting. This is our second time going for Christmas Eve and will definitely be back to be able to sit outside in the warmer months. Food was delicious and inventive. Loved the hand crafted drinks. All in all a great experience.
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La Food MarketaPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Pikesville
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4.7

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38 restaurants available nearby

1. Bluestone

2. Michael's Cafe

3. Gertrude's - Baltimore

4. La Food Marketa

5. Cypriana - Homewood

6. Citron

7. LIBERATORE’S Ristorante & Catering - Timonium

8. Tagliata Restaurant

9. Rusty Scupper - Baltimore

10. The Oregon Grille

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