Diners' Choice: American restaurants in Baltimore / Maryland

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall American cuisine in Baltimore / Maryland? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Citron

4.8

4.8 (2211)

$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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Dion

Dined on Nov 28, 2024

Always a great time. Food was outstanding the service was excellent. Will be back next thanksgiving.

One Eleven Main

4.9

4.9 (1450)

$30 and under

American

Bel Air

About the restaurant

Dedicated to cooking excellent, inventive food and providing sophisticated, intelligent service in a charming atmosphere. Our focus is to provide a memorable experience for guests that sets the benchmark for the hospitality industry.

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Mary

Dined 3 days ago

Fantastic food and service. Very loud in small space however.

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4.8

4.8 (1075)

$31 to $50

American

Rehoboth Beach

About the restaurant

Shorebreak Lodge offers high quality fresh and seasonal menu items, hand crafted cocktails, an eclectic wine list, and exceptional service all in a comfortably chic and welcoming setting.

One of the elements that makes the Shorebreak menu unique is the option to order appetizer size or full size entrees. Ben, owner and creator of the cocktail menu, has been bartending in downtown Rehoboth since 2019 and has won several cocktail awards, most recently First Place at the War at the Shore. The cocktail program at Shorebreak presents carefully crafted cocktails based on classics with unique twists to challenge the guests with new experiences.

Shorebreak has a 12-seat bar, two dining rooms and a covered outdoor patio. Many seating options for a romantic date night, special celebrations, family gatherings and company dinners.

We are 133 steps to the Atlantic Ocean on Wilmington Ave Downtown Rehoboth Beach.

Winner of Traveler's Choice 2021 on Trip Advisor.

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SandraVIP

Dined 4 days ago

We love Shorebreak for the excellent menu, craft cocktails and overall vibe! The owners and staff are friendly and attentive. Win -Win in Rehoboth!

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4.9

4.9 (2211)

$31 to $50

American

Lewes

About the restaurant

RESERVATIONS:
Heirloom is open for dinner Tuesday - Saturday starting at 5pm; closed Sunday & Monday.
We accept dining reservations 30 days out, simply meaning today's date plus 30 days.

CANCELLATION POLICY:
If you cancel or no show within 12 hours of your reservation, your credit card will be charged $25/per person.
All proceeds go towards the Heirloom kitchen squad’s continued culinary education, research & development.

We do not offer child seating (high chairs/booster seats) of any kind, nor a children’s menu, and we are unable to accommodate strollers in the dining room.

PATIO:
Our patio is located outside, in full sun, with umbrellas provided.
Please take note if you are uncomfortable with sun exposure and outdoor elements.
Patio tables are entirely weather dependent, and therefore released the day of.
However, if the weather is looking magical for a few days at a time, tables will be released for booking.

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Ronald

Dined 7 days ago

Service was incredible, as was the food. Everything was fresh with robust flavor. Cocktails and wine were fantastic.

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Char-Grilled Atlantic Octopus

1776 Steakhouse

4.8

4.8 (4469)

$31 to $50

American

Rehoboth Beach

About the restaurant

Whether you are celebrating a special occasion or just want to enjoy a perfect meal out, we invite you to experience 1776 Steakhouse. It's the ideal setting for great food and great conversation.

Voted best steaks and most romantic restaurant at the beach.

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John

Dined 3 days ago

good selection ,well prepared and good service ,will be back

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.

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PeteVIP

Dined 1 day 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 (2959)

$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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Karen

Dined 6 days ago

Another outstanding dinner! Food and service was wonderful!

Donnelly’s Dockside

4.7

4.7 (374)

$30 and under

American

Arnold

About the restaurant

A neighborhood, family owned and operated restaurant and lounge located just off the Chesapeake Bay. Specializing in regional dishes and creative cuisine using only the freshest ingredients available. Serving Lunch, Dinner and Sunday Brunch Buffet.

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Carey

Dined 4 days ago

Have been to Donnelly’s several times, but always in warm weather. Decided to go with a couple of friends. The winter view was just as beautiful! Staff couldn’t have been nicer and it wasn’t as crowded as it can get in summer, for sure. Highly recommend for a casual, but very nice, dinner, in a lovely waterside setting.

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 7 days ago

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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4.5

4.5 (238)

$30 and under

American

Frederick

About the restaurant

Vintage is open under new management!

Vintage features elevated comfort food with delicately hand-crafted cocktails in a warm and historic atmosphere.

Find us on historic Main Street in a town and building with history. Our building, established in 1780, features beautiful decor with a vintage feel. From a special date night, to a baby shower, to a Sunday dinner with the kids, Vintage is great for any occasion!

Happy hour and daily specials throughout the week. Great Sunday brunch. Variety of lunch and dinner items.

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James

Dined on Nov 17, 2024

We met another couple for dinner; the cream of crab soup was very tasty; each of us ordered a different entre, meatloaf, salmon, trout, shrimp and grits; all were prepared well and were delicious. Our server, Joe, was very attentive but not pushy. We will certainly be back!

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