My sister asked me to compile a list of some of the best places to eat in Baltimore for her friend. I thought a blog post would be better in case someone else asks. Check this blog in the future for great places to eat in Morgantown WV, Monterey & Carmel CA, and Washington D.C.
Here is the Baltimore “it” list in no particular order.
The Black Olive ($$$$ – Fells Point):
Greek seafood. This is my favorite…and everyone else loves it, too! Specializes in whole fish. Very, very good. Make sure to try the baklava ice cream!
814 South Bond Street
Baltimore, MD 21231-3346
(410) 276-7141
http://www.theblackolive.com/
The Helmand ($$$ – Mt. Vernon) :
If you’ve never tried Afghan food, you’ll love it after going here. Both the veg and meat dishes are great. Apps are also awesome. Make sure to try the bread. Desserts are also good. Hamid Karzai’s cousin owns this place and it’s considered the best Afghan in U.S. Kind of fancy, but not too expensive. You need a reservation!
806 North Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21201-5349
(410) 752-0311
http://www.helmand.com/
Lumbini ($$ – Charles St., Mt. Vernon):
Nepali/Indian. I especially like going for their lunch buffet. They have momos on the Saturday buffet, which must be tried. I also really enjoy the goat curry, radish pickle, and the carrot dessert. No reservation necessary.
322 North Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21201-4302
(410) 244-5556
http://www.lumbinirestaurant.com/
The Woodberry Kitchen ($$$$ – Woodbury):
Great food. Almost everything is local and/or organic. I first saw this place on the Food Network. You need a reservation.
2010 Clipper Park Road, No. 126
Baltimore, MD 21211
http://www.woodberrykitchen.com/
The Brewer’s Art ($$$ – Mt. Vernon):
The pub fare in the basement is great…try the garlic fries with a Resurrection Ale. Yes they make the beer. More formal American/Belgian menu available upstairs in the restaurant. Reservations recommended if eating upstairs.
1106 North Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21201-5557
(410) 547-9310
http://www.thebrewersart.com/
The Waterfront Hotel ($$$ – Fell’s Point):
It’s not actually a hotel. Downstairs is a bar, but if you go upstairs there is a nice dining room and lounge. Go for brunch on the weekend. $1 raw oysters all the time. Try the crab hash. Reservations highly recommended.
1710 Thymes St Baltimore (Fell’s Point)
Baltimore, MD 21231-3416
(410) 537-5055
http://www.waterfronthotel.us/
Tamber’s ($$ – Charles Village) :
This is a regular American diner, but with an India menu in the back. We didn’t try anything but the Indian food, which was great! We had the mushroom dish and the eggplant dish and both were top notch. Right beside Homewood Johns Hopkins Campus. Reservations not needed.
3327 Saint Paul Street
Baltimore, MD 21218-3254
(410) 243-5777
http://www.tambersrestaurant.com/
Jack’s Bistro ($$$$ – Canton):
American/contemporary food, steaks, seafood, etc. Very good. Reservations needed.
3123 Elliott Street
Baltimore, MD 21224-4911
(410) 878-6542
http://www.jacksbistro.net/
Sip & Bite ($ – Fells Point):
Classic diner with Greek food. Great crab cakes….try them grilled. Open 24 hours. No reservation needed.
2200 Boston St
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 675-7077
Faidley’s Seafood at Lexington Market ($$$ – Downtown):
Try a Jumbo lump crab cake at Faidley’s! Wow! You can eat there but you have to stand. Great place for lunch. Lexington market has a little of everything.
400 West Lexington Street
Baltimore, MD 21201-1752
(410) 685-6169
http://www.faidleyscrabcakes.com/
http://www.lexingtonmarket.com/