Guidebook for Baltimore
Food Scene
Coffee bar in the Royal Sonesta Hotel; ideal for coffee and breakfast. Walking distance from our front door.
Royal Sonesta Harbor Court Baltimore
550 Light StCoffee bar in the Royal Sonesta Hotel; ideal for coffee and breakfast. Walking distance from our front door.
Coffee house and wine bar. Terrific menu serving breakfast, lunch, dinner. Walking distance.
http://www.metrobalto.com/
10 abantu bendawo batusa
Metropolitan Coffeehouse & Wine Bar
902 S Charles StCoffee house and wine bar. Terrific menu serving breakfast, lunch, dinner. Walking distance.
http://www.metrobalto.com/
Second Best raw bar for freshly shucked oysters in Baltimore (Dylan's Oyster Cellar is our 1st pick) Excellent crab salad. Walking distance, or a short cab ride / drive.
http://www.ryleighs.com/
30 abantu bendawo batusa
Ryleigh's Oyster
36 E Cross StSecond Best raw bar for freshly shucked oysters in Baltimore (Dylan's Oyster Cellar is our 1st pick) Excellent crab salad. Walking distance, or a short cab ride / drive.
http://www.ryleighs.com/
Chain steak house with outdoor terrace seating, perfect for cigar smoking http://sullivanssteakhouse.com/location/baltimore/
11 abantu bendawo batusa
Sullivan's Steakhouse
1 E Pratt StChain steak house with outdoor terrace seating, perfect for cigar smoking http://sullivanssteakhouse.com/location/baltimore/
Sotto Sopra
405 N Charles StExcellent local Italian Restaurant
http://sottosoprainc.com/
Excellent local restaurant serving dinner only
http://www.fleetstreetkitchen.com/
Fleet Street Kitchen
1012 Fleet StExcellent local restaurant serving dinner only
http://www.fleetstreetkitchen.com/
Restaurant specializing in seafood & greek fare
Excellent happy hour at the bar
http://www.ouzobay.com/
23 abantu bendawo batusa
Ouzo Bay
1000 Lancaster StRestaurant specializing in seafood & greek fare
Excellent happy hour at the bar
http://www.ouzobay.com/
Ten Ten American Bistro
1010 Fleet StTerrific local spot for lunch or dinner
http://www.bagbys1010.com/
Ikaros Restaurant
4901 Eastern AveBest Mexican restaurant
http://arcosrestaurante.com/
Highly rated, 5-star restaurant specializing in low country cuisine. Chef Cindy Wolfe
http://www.charlestonrestaurant.com/
27 abantu bendawo batusa
Charleston
1000 Lancaster StHighly rated, 5-star restaurant specializing in low country cuisine. Chef Cindy Wolfe
http://www.charlestonrestaurant.com/
Farm to table, locally sourced
Waterfront dining
Chef Jerry Pellegrino
http://www.waterfrontkitchen.com/
7 abantu bendawo batusa
Ampersea
1417 Thames StFarm to table, locally sourced
Waterfront dining
Chef Jerry Pellegrino
http://www.waterfrontkitchen.com/
Excellent local restaurant; terrific happy hour at the bar. Wine shop open 7 days (one of the few with a 7 day license)
http://winemarketbistro.com/
9 abantu bendawo batusa
Wine Market Bistro
921 E Fort AveExcellent local restaurant; terrific happy hour at the bar. Wine shop open 7 days (one of the few with a 7 day license)
http://winemarketbistro.com/
Best pit beef in Baltimore area. Featured on Food Network http://www.chapspitbeef.com/
14 abantu bendawo batusa
Chaps Pit Beef
720 Pulaski HwyBest pit beef in Baltimore area. Featured on Food Network http://www.chapspitbeef.com/
Excellent local restaurant
http://www.thefoodmarketbaltimore.com/
66 abantu bendawo batusa
The Food Market
1017 W 36th StExcellent local restaurant
http://www.thefoodmarketbaltimore.com/
Best French Patisserie in Baltimore - Coffee, Pastries
Very limited seating, best to carry out
http://www.patisseriepoupon.net/
Patisserie Poupon
820 E Baltimore StBest French Patisserie in Baltimore - Coffee, Pastries
Very limited seating, best to carry out
http://www.patisseriepoupon.net/
Best crab cakes in Baltimore. They also ship their crab cakes nationally. We use them frequently.
http://gandmcrabcakes.com/
27 abantu bendawo batusa
G & M Restaurant
804 N Hammonds Ferry RdBest crab cakes in Baltimore. They also ship their crab cakes nationally. We use them frequently.
http://gandmcrabcakes.com/
Best local steak house
Fine dining atmosphere http://www.theprimerib.com/bal/index.html
16 abantu bendawo batusa
The Prime Rib
1101 N Calvert StBest local steak house
Fine dining atmosphere http://www.theprimerib.com/bal/index.html
Best oyster bar in Baltimore. Newly opened by a friend who has tremendous oyster knowledge. Oyster-only menu right now, but best selection in the city.
4 W Madison St
4 West Madison StreetBest oyster bar in Baltimore. Newly opened by a friend who has tremendous oyster knowledge. Oyster-only menu right now, but best selection in the city.
Cinghiale
822 Lancaster StExcellent Italian Restaurant
Attman's Delicatessen
1019 E Lombard StOne of the best stops on Baltimore's "corned beef row"
Essentials
15 minute walk or short drive for great selection of organic products
168 abantu bendawo batusa
Whole Foods Market
711 S Central Ave15 minute walk or short drive for great selection of organic products
Harris Teeter
1801 McHenry RowFull service grocery store
Shoppers
857 E Fort AveFull service grocery store
Best Italian deli in Baltimore, terrific lunch spot with seating for dining (very casual)
http://www.dipasquales.com/
21 abantu bendawo batusa
Di Pasquale's Marketplace
3700 Toone StreetBest Italian deli in Baltimore, terrific lunch spot with seating for dining (very casual)
http://www.dipasquales.com/
Best German butcher in Baltimore - sausages, lunchmeats
http://www.binkerts.com/
Binkert's Meat Products
8805 Philadelphia RoadBest German butcher in Baltimore - sausages, lunchmeats
http://www.binkerts.com/
Sunday Morning 7am - 12 noon
Open air farmer's market and bazaar
Cash only
http://www.promotionandarts.com/index.cfm?page=events&id=3
54 abantu bendawo batusa
Isitolo saseBaltimore Farmers Market and Bazaar
Sunday Morning 7am - 12 noon
Open air farmer's market and bazaar
Cash only
http://www.promotionandarts.com/index.cfm?page=events&id=3
City market for meat, seafood, vegetables. Henry -Fenwick Meats best butcher around; Mr. Kwon's vegetable stand; Mr. Lee at Cross Street Seafood - best source for fresh fish & shellfish
64 abantu bendawo batusa
Cross Street Market
1065 S Charles StCity market for meat, seafood, vegetables. Henry -Fenwick Meats best butcher around; Mr. Kwon's vegetable stand; Mr. Lee at Cross Street Seafood - best source for fresh fish & shellfish
Trinacria Foods
406 N Paca StExcellent Itailian delli and wine shop
Everything Else
CVS
1000 S Charles StClosest full service pharmacy - walking distance
I-Walters Art Museum
600 N Charles Sthttp://thewalters.org/
Harbor Cleaners Inc
Closest drycleaner
Penn Station
1500 N Charles StAmtrak Train Station
Sightseeing
Oriole Park kwa Camden Yards
333 W Camden StOrioles' Baseball Park
Two museums in one location - sports centric - Babe Ruth Birthplace; Sports Legends
http://baberuthmuseum.org/
Sports Legends Museum at Camden Yards
301 W Camden StTwo museums in one location - sports centric - Babe Ruth Birthplace; Sports Legends
http://baberuthmuseum.org/
I-M&T Bank Stadium
1101 Russell StRaven's Football Stadium
Oldest Catholic Cathedral in the US. Major renovation recently completed
22 abantu bendawo batusa
The Baltimore Basilica
409 Cathedral StOldest Catholic Cathedral in the US. Major renovation recently completed
Federal Hill Park
300 Warren AveLovely park with expansive city views
Historic site with lovely park grounds. Excellent for picnics, walking, running, biking. Visitor center and historic site tours (fee-based).
http://www.nps.gov/fomc/index.htm
47 abantu bendawo batusa
Fort McHenry
Historic site with lovely park grounds. Excellent for picnics, walking, running, biking. Visitor center and historic site tours (fee-based).
http://www.nps.gov/fomc/index.htm
Drinks & Nightlife
One of Baltimore's best "beer bars"
http://www.mahaffeyspub.com/
10 abantu bendawo batusa
Mahaffey's Pub
2706 Dillon StOne of Baltimore's best "beer bars"
http://www.mahaffeyspub.com/
Heavy Seas Alehouse
1300 Bank StLocal brewery and brew pub
http://heavyseasalehouse.com/
Mick O'Shea's Irish Pub
328 N Charles StTerrific neighborhood Irish bar
Oldest family owned Irish bar in the country. Very much a neighborhood feel, however not in the best area of the city.
Patrick's of Pratt Street Irish Pub and Restaurant
934 W Pratt StOldest family owned Irish bar in the country. Very much a neighborhood feel, however not in the best area of the city.
V-NO Winebar & Shop
905 S Ann StFun wine bar in Fells Point with outdoor seating
James Joyce Irish Pub Trivia
616 President StVery well done Irish pub, terrific mussels
Lancaster Street
Lancaster StreetMicro-brewery (chain) but very good