Best Restaurants that are Worth The Drive in Essex

23 restaurants available nearby

1. By The Docks

4.5

Awesome(1931)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Essex

Booked 12 times today

Maryland is famous for it's crab cakes, and By The Docks is known for it's eight-ounce Colossal Jumbo Lump Crab Cake. Discover the fresh ingredients and outstanding seafood, steaks, and pasta's prepared by our chefs. Our menu includes various items from baby back ribs, slow roasted prime rib, hand cut steaks,and specialty sauteed dishes. Every sauce, soup and dressing is made from scratch. By The Docks welcomes families and large groups. Make reservations or call ahead for express carry out.

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2. Mr. Bill's Terrace Inn

4.8

Exceptional(108)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Essex

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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3. Michael's Cafe White Marsh/ Middle River

4.6

Exceptional(838)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • White Marsh

Booked 17 times today

Michael's Cafe White Marsh/ Middle River is a gem in Baltimore's suburbs. With its homemade menu using the finest and freshest ingredients, it's the perfect place for a fine dining experience. As one reviewer says, 'It's worth the ride' to get there. The service is consistently praised for being top notch and the food is always reliably delicious. The ambiance is described as classy and comfortable, perfect for a romantic dinner or a casual brunch. It's a must-visit for anyone in the area.

4. Costas Inn

4.7

Exceptional(313)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 1 time 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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5. Ammoora - Ritz-Carlton Residences

4.8

Exceptional(560)

Price: Very Expensive

• Middle Eastern • Inner Harbor

Booked 37 times today

Enter a realm of authentic Levantine cuisine, culture, and design at Ammoora, an ornate dining destination, exclusively housed within the Ritz-Carlton Residences Baltimore. Embracing the cultural beauty and diversity of its fare, Ammoora immerses guests in an intimate fine-dining experience composed in a contemporary culinary style. Presented and prepared with award-winning skill and finesse, the culinary journey through the Eastern Mediterranean offers unique interpretations of classic dishes. Drawing inspiration from Ammoora's family roots, the Syrian-focused authentically modern menu evokes a sensory experience, enhanced by soft, yet lively oriental music and an alluring ambience.

6. Phillips Seafood

4.3

Awesome(2365)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Inner Harbor

Booked 19 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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7. Loch Bar - Baltimore

4.6

Exceptional(1432)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Harbor East

Booked 30 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*

8. Estiatorio Plaka

4.6

Exceptional(134)

Price: Moderate

• Greek • Greektown

Booked 14 times today

Estiatorio Plaka, located in Baltimore's Greektown, is a must-visit for authentic Greek cuisine. Offering a menu filled with classics like spanakopita, lamb souvlaki, and grilled octopus, this inviting restaurant is perfect for family dinners or casual outings. Don't forget to stop by Plaka Bakery for traditional Greek desserts like baklava, loukoumades, and galaktoboureko. For a genuine taste of Greece in Baltimore, Estiatorio Plaka and Plaka Bakery are top destinations that capture the flavors and warmth of Greek dining.

9. Magdalena

4.8

Exceptional(1204)

Price: Expensive

• Bistro • Mt. Vernon

Booked 12 times today

Magdalena is the celebrated restaurant of The Ivy Hotel, a Relais & Châteaux property in Baltimore’s historic Mount Vernon neighborhood.Magdalena, a Maryland Bistro, features refined, “from-scratch” bistro fare driven by the bounty of the Chesapeake Bay region. The seasonally evolving menu celebrates the finest local ingredients, sustainable values, and culinary craftsmanship, resulting in dishes brimming with character.Executive Chef Ülfet Ralph has over a decade of experience in Relais & Châteaux properties. With this expertise, Chef Ralph will continue Magdalena’s mission of exploring innovative and artful interpretations of Maryland cuisine with a purposeful balance of bistro meets elegance. Ingredients are sourced close to home, and relationships with local farmers and purveyors are at the heart of the culinary philosophy. A cheeky cocktail program, Wine Spectator-awarded wine list, and revered whiskey collection complete a delightfully unmatched dining experience.

10. Sotto Sopra

4.8

Exceptional(3548)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Mt. Vernon

Booked 36 times today

Sotto Sopra is an Italian restaurant housed in a beautiful 19th century building just blocks north of Baltimore’s Harborplace on Charles Street. Sotto Sopra specializes in true contemporary Italian cuisine adapting farm to table. We buy local whenever it is possible. The perfect risotto, handmade pastas, roasted meats, local seafood, and regional produce are here for your total enjoyment. Sotto Sopra invites you to dine for dinner every evening. Eat.Drink.Sleep.Dream--Italian

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5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Very creative chefs. Had a unique calamari starter with a light flour coating accompanied by an Asian vinegar sauce and a jalapeño aioli. So good! Also recommend their cream of crab soup with sherry — perfection. And a great wine list.
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5.0
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Washington, D.C. Area •103 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Hadn’t been for a while, that won’t happen again. Food, cocktails and service were great! Our server, Maria was fantastic.
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Founding Farmers MD: PotomacPrice: Moderate• American• Rockville
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4.4
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David
Washington, D.C. Area •51 reviews
5.0
Dined on Oct 13, 2024
Love the crabs! My children when in visiting want to stop in and our server Charles Snyder was awesome!
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23 restaurants available nearby

1. By The Docks

2. Mr. Bill's Terrace Inn

3. Michael's Cafe White Marsh/ Middle River

4. Costas Inn

5. Ammoora - Ritz-Carlton Residences

6. Phillips Seafood

7. Loch Bar - Baltimore

8. Estiatorio Plaka

9. Magdalena

10. Sotto Sopra

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