Guidebook for Baltimore
Food Scene
Really good, really cheap fried food. Great for late-night munchies, as it's open till 4am. I go embarrassingly often, but it must be the expected satisfaction.
New York Fried Chicken & Seafood
3300 Greenmount AveReally good, really cheap fried food. Great for late-night munchies, as it's open till 4am. I go embarrassingly often, but it must be the expected satisfaction.
Old school diner atmosphere, opened for traditional American homey breakfast and lunch (closes at 1pm). You eat at the counter which stretches the space. A true Baltimore institution.
14 locals recommend
Pete's Grille
3130 Greenmount AveOld school diner atmosphere, opened for traditional American homey breakfast and lunch (closes at 1pm). You eat at the counter which stretches the space. A true Baltimore institution.
An authentic Thai restaurant right across the alley. This establishment's lasted decades, because of a loyal following, great food, and gracious owners. Class dining, decor, and cocktails.
12 locals recommend
Thai Restaurant
3316 Greenmount AveAn authentic Thai restaurant right across the alley. This establishment's lasted decades, because of a loyal following, great food, and gracious owners. Class dining, decor, and cocktails.
Hands-down my favorite restaurant in Baltimore. Not cheap, nor extremely pricey, and totally worth it. It's also within the Baltimore Museum of Art which you can round before or after dining,
23 locals recommend
Gertrude's
10 Art Museum DrHands-down my favorite restaurant in Baltimore. Not cheap, nor extremely pricey, and totally worth it. It's also within the Baltimore Museum of Art which you can round before or after dining,
Very unique, very artsy, very Baltimore. Not exactly a traditional diner, yet the extensive and eclectic menu has options to suit any time of the day. Impossible to miss; radiating with color.
48 locals recommend
The PaperMoon Diner
227 W 29th StVery unique, very artsy, very Baltimore. Not exactly a traditional diner, yet the extensive and eclectic menu has options to suit any time of the day. Impossible to miss; radiating with color.
One World Cafe
100 W University PkwyVegetarian and vegan, done right.
Seriously good Indian. I especially like that they have a buffet, because this one's about quality whereas most buffets are for quantity, and it's cheaper than if I was to order a single meal.
Masala Kitchen
3105 Saint Paul StreetSeriously good Indian. I especially like that they have a buffet, because this one's about quality whereas most buffets are for quantity, and it's cheaper than if I was to order a single meal.
Baltimore's home-brewed. A great space to have an original coffee experience.
Zeke's Coffee Roasting Facility
3003 Montebello TerraceBaltimore's home-brewed. A great space to have an original coffee experience.
The name sums it up. Quaint, neighborly, breakfast, salads and sandwiches. Plus local art exhibits.
19 locals recommend
Red Canoe Cafe & Children's Books
4337 Harford RdThe name sums it up. Quaint, neighborly, breakfast, salads and sandwiches. Plus local art exhibits.
Globally-inspired comfort food with ingredients supplied by local farms and their own garden. Offers a choice brunch outside of the typical Baltimore foodie neighborhoods like Hampden and Fells Point.
33 locals recommend
Maggie's Farm
4341 Harford RdGlobally-inspired comfort food with ingredients supplied by local farms and their own garden. Offers a choice brunch outside of the typical Baltimore foodie neighborhoods like Hampden and Fells Point.
Sunny’s Sub
1517 Havenwood RdBest chicken box in Baltimore.
Coolest, fanciest food court/grocery store I've ever been to. I've had ramen, and an alligator po boy
46 locals recommend
Belvedere Square
529 E Belvedere AveCoolest, fanciest food court/grocery store I've ever been to. I've had ramen, and an alligator po boy
Large space to coffee/vegan hot chocolate, with books.
34 locals recommend
Red Emma's Bookstore Coffeehouse
3128 Cathedral StLarge space to coffee/vegan hot chocolate, with books.
A Baltimore must-have, churning gourmet homestyle comfort. It's stature has lead to several locations, but this is the original. In majestic Roland Park, graced with mansions amidst a small town feel.
35 locals recommend
Miss Shirley's Cafe, Roland Park
513 W Cold Spring LnA Baltimore must-have, churning gourmet homestyle comfort. It's stature has lead to several locations, but this is the original. In majestic Roland Park, graced with mansions amidst a small town feel.
Inhabiting and sprawled around a beautifully repurposed mill, overlooking woods that portray times less developed. All local and fresh components fused into impeccable dishes. Get the CMP for desert.
116 locals recommend
Woodberry Kitchen
2010 Clipper Park RdInhabiting and sprawled around a beautifully repurposed mill, overlooking woods that portray times less developed. All local and fresh components fused into impeccable dishes. Get the CMP for desert.
The Dizz
300 W 30th StGood burgers, seafood, bar/food. Real Baltimore.
Souvlaki Greek Cuisine
1103 W 36th StAuthentic Greek in a Hampden setting. Really hits the spot.
Fancy hipster = " New American". Homestyle comfort in an industrial modern space by an award-winning chef.
66 locals recommend
The Food Market
1017 W 36th StFancy hipster = " New American". Homestyle comfort in an industrial modern space by an award-winning chef.
:))))))) Great coffee, look, atmosphere, food, drinks. Warm and intimate but not cheesy.
47 locals recommend
Artifact Coffee
1500 Union Ave:))))))) Great coffee, look, atmosphere, food, drinks. Warm and intimate but not cheesy.
Ceviche, tacos, and spicy margaritas. So good. Classy but not too expensive. Modern and authentic.
70 locals recommend
Clavel
225 W 23rd StCeviche, tacos, and spicy margaritas. So good. Classy but not too expensive. Modern and authentic.
The Diner by Secret Sauce Co.
Hipster diner. BYOB :) and open til 3 on weekends.
Upscale fare at not-too-pricey prices. On a corner in the beautiful, historical residential, enclave of Bolton Hill
17 locals recommend
B A Bolton Hill Bistro
1501 Bolton StUpscale fare at not-too-pricey prices. On a corner in the beautiful, historical residential, enclave of Bolton Hill
On the corner, down an inviting descent of stairs, is a basement Korean restaurant that we turn to after the bars have closed. Open well into the night (still serving soju ;).
Nam Kang
2126 Maryland AveOn the corner, down an inviting descent of stairs, is a basement Korean restaurant that we turn to after the bars have closed. Open well into the night (still serving soju ;).
Shopping
A quaint used book and record shop. I've found many a gem there, books and records to cross off my list. The space also has an attached seemingly-secret music venue that hosts shows about once a week.
7 locals recommend
Normals
425 E 31st StA quaint used book and record shop. I've found many a gem there, books and records to cross off my list. The space also has an attached seemingly-secret music venue that hosts shows about once a week.
Greatest beer selection I've ever walked into. Like trying new craft beers at bars but saving several bucks by carrying out.
8 locals recommend
Eddie's Liquors
3109 St Paul StGreatest beer selection I've ever walked into. Like trying new craft beers at bars but saving several bucks by carrying out.
Probably the most unique ice cream parlor I've been to. All flavors are vegetable-based: sweet corn, spinach, beet, sweet potato, butternut squash, etc. Sweet with savory-based vitamins and minerals.
Dominion Ice Cream
Probably the most unique ice cream parlor I've been to. All flavors are vegetable-based: sweet corn, spinach, beet, sweet potato, butternut squash, etc. Sweet with savory-based vitamins and minerals.
Ice cream :p made in-store. Last time I was there had the old bay caramel, and it was so good (the stereotype is Marylanders put Old Bay on everything).
28 locals recommend
The Charmery
801 W 36th StIce cream :p made in-store. Last time I was there had the old bay caramel, and it was so good (the stereotype is Marylanders put Old Bay on everything).
Drinks & Nightlife
My favorite music venue and bar in the city; has been since I was 18. The shows happen downstairs, and the pool tables are up.
41 locals recommend
Ottobar
2549 N Howard StMy favorite music venue and bar in the city; has been since I was 18. The shows happen downstairs, and the pool tables are up.
A real hipster bar (it's within an old Asian restaurant complex and has a tiny sign). There are two rooms, each with a different vibe, great DJs and bands, dancing, couches, and some legit Asian food.
19 locals recommend
The Crown Baltimore
1910 N Charles StA real hipster bar (it's within an old Asian restaurant complex and has a tiny sign). There are two rooms, each with a different vibe, great DJs and bands, dancing, couches, and some legit Asian food.
An Irish bar that's not a gimmick; it's actually Irish. The owner is from Ireland, they serve tantalizingly authentic Irish fare, carry cask ales, and host traditional Irish musical performances.
16 locals recommend
Liam Flynn's Ale House
22 W North AveAn Irish bar that's not a gimmick; it's actually Irish. The owner is from Ireland, they serve tantalizingly authentic Irish fare, carry cask ales, and host traditional Irish musical performances.
Food and drinks, informal and in-demand. The best crab cakes and wings. This is some real Baltimore.
36 locals recommend
Koco's Pub
4301 Harford RdFood and drinks, informal and in-demand. The best crab cakes and wings. This is some real Baltimore.
Jay's on Read
225 W Read StDrinks and music in coalition of class and dive. Live music and karaoke interchanging.
An institutional bar the gathers the sophisticated unpretentiousness of Baltimore, as well as ghosts.
13 locals recommend
Club 1722
1722 N Charles StAn institutional bar the gathers the sophisticated unpretentiousness of Baltimore, as well as ghosts.
Dive with two bars to bounce from, pool tables, juke box, food, local, character.
11 locals recommend
Frazier's On the Avenue
919 W 36th StDive with two bars to bounce from, pool tables, juke box, food, local, character.
De Kleine Duivel
3602 Hickory AveGerman! beer.
One of the coolest. Feels secretive, underground, exclusive. Dark lighting, excellent drinks.
57 locals recommend
WC Harlan
400 W 23rd StOne of the coolest. Feels secretive, underground, exclusive. Dark lighting, excellent drinks.
Best pizza in Baltimore, and beer to pair with. Showcases local art and music.
46 locals recommend
Joe Squared
33 W North AveBest pizza in Baltimore, and beer to pair with. Showcases local art and music.
Mt Royal Tavern
1204 W Mt Royal AveBaltimore.
Arts & Culture
Free, with ever-changing exhibitions, ancient to modern, famous to obscure.
299 locals recommend
Baltimore Museum of Art
10 Art Museum DrFree, with ever-changing exhibitions, ancient to modern, famous to obscure.
A refurbish relic, from back when movie theaters were more than just a place to see a film; they were "palaces". I'd take one of these old theaters to a multiplex any time. Much more of an outing.
30 locals recommend
The Senator Theatre
5904 York RdA refurbish relic, from back when movie theaters were more than just a place to see a film; they were "palaces". I'd take one of these old theaters to a multiplex any time. Much more of an outing.
What a movie theater should be: a haven for film. It's the oldest in Baltimore, and has evolved into a multiplex that projects art films, revivals, special screenings, and even big-budget pictures.
138 locals recommend
Charles Theatre
1711 N Charles StWhat a movie theater should be: a haven for film. It's the oldest in Baltimore, and has evolved into a multiplex that projects art films, revivals, special screenings, and even big-budget pictures.
The unmatched collection of Henry Walters, hoarder of relics from around the world "for the benefit of the public". Egyptian sarcophagi, Greek sculpture, Golden Age Islamic, medieval armor, Renn...,
278 locals recommend
The Walters Art Museum
600 N Charles StThe unmatched collection of Henry Walters, hoarder of relics from around the world "for the benefit of the public". Egyptian sarcophagi, Greek sculpture, Golden Age Islamic, medieval armor, Renn...,
Everyman Theatre
315 W Fayette StPlays, sophisticated and modern.
Great troupe, modern stage in the traditional Shakespearian format.
11 locals recommend
Chesapeake Shakespeare Company Theater
7 S Calvert StGreat troupe, modern stage in the traditional Shakespearian format.
Gritty large-ish venue, smack-dab downtown. Hosts great names.
16 locals recommend
Baltimore Soundstage
124 Market PlGritty large-ish venue, smack-dab downtown. Hosts great names.
An die Musik LIVE!
409 N Charles StGood music. Jazz, classical, sophistication.