Baltimore Restaurants
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Cuples Tea House
DESCRIPTION: A husband and wife provide what they call an “Urban Tea Experience.” That experience includes food, culture, art, and music in a Black Business incubator setting. You will love the chill vibe.
CUISINE: A vast collection of curated teas, gourmet waffles, fresh fruits, soups, salads & wraps.
CREDIT CARDS: Yes
PRICES: $$
FAMILY FRIENDLY: Yes
DAYS & HOURS: Wed-Sat 9 am-5 pm, Sun-Tue (Private Events only)
ADDRESS: 301 Light Street, Baltimore, MD
PARKING: garage nearby
RAPID TRANSIT: Convention Center Light Rail Station
PHONE: 667-930-3930
WEBSITE: https://cuplesteahouse.com
Bar One
DESCRIPTION: Upscale Restaurant & Lounge; This establishment will impress out-of-town visitors and those meeting for business or special occasions. A well-designed interior and window view of Baltimore Marina adds a nice ambiance.
CUISINE: Eclectic Gourmet, including lamb chops, red snapper, and crab-stuffed salmon.
PRICES: $$$
CREDIT CARDS: Yes
FAMILY FRIENDLY: No
DAYS & HOURS: MOn-Thu 4p-1a, Fri 4p-2p, Sat-Sun 11a-1a
ADDRESS: 1000 Lancaster Street, Unit B, Baltimore, MD
PARKING: on-street & garage nearby
RAPID TRANSIT: none
PHONE: 443-438-7858
WEBSITE: https://www.baronebaltimore.com
Miss Shirleys
DESCRIPTION: Cafe; Established in 2005 by Baltimore native Eddie Dopkin, Miss Shirley’s Café was created as a tribute to an inspirational employee and personal friend, Miss Shirley McDowell. McDowell, a food professional at The Classic Catering People, was known for her sassy charm and sheer joy of preparing dishes for those she loved. This award-winning venue is one of the finest breakfast and lunch restaurants in the city. Also has locations in Roland Park and Annapolis.
CUISINE: Southern
CREDIT CARDS: yes
PRICING: $$
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: yes
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Fri 7a-3p, Sat-Sun 7:30a-3:30p
ADDRESS: 750 East Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD
PARKING: garage nearby
RAPID TRANSIT: Metro Shot Tower Station
PHONE: 410-528-5373
WEBSITE: https://www.missshirleys.com
B’More Made With Pride
DESCRIPTION: Natasha Brown-Wainwright established this commercial kitchen & café in 2017. The establishment is licensed both with the State as a small batch processing plant and with Baltimore City as a commercial kitchen. Despite selling out on QVC, there were challenges in scaling the business due to space and staff constraints.
CUISINE: Breakfast, desserts, and Natasha’s Just Brittle treats
PRICES: $$
CREDIT CARDS: Yes
FAMILY FRIENDLY: Yes
DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Sat 9a-4p
ADDRESS: 6615 Harford Road, Baltimore, MD
PARKING: on-street
RAPID TRANSIT: none
PHONE: 410-982-9995
WEBSITE: https://www.cafeatbmore.com
Arch Social Club
DESCRIPTION: Nightclub; Founded in 1905, it may be the oldest African-American social club in the country. Born under the Jim Crow Era, this club located in the only area it could at that time. The Arch is a private organization of men in service to their communities AND a historic place. It offers Old School live R&B and Jazz and Top 40 dance music.
CUISINE: Light Fare
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: yes, during special events
PRICING: $$
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: no
DAYS & HOURS: open nightly
ADDRESS: 2426 Pennsylvania Avenue, Baltimore, MD
PARKING: on-street
RAPID TRANSIT: Metro Penn-North Station
PHONE: 410-669-9856
WEBSITE: https://www.facebook.com/archsocialclub1905/
Land of Kush
DESCRIPTION: Restaurant that caters to vegetarians, vegans, and health-conscious people who struggle with finding quality, tasty vegetarian food.
CUISINE: Vegan Soul
CREDIT CARDS: yes
PRICING: $$
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: yes
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sat 11a-9p, Sun Noon-8p
ADDRESS: 840 North Eutaw Street, Baltimore, MD
PARKING: on-street
RAPID TRANSIT: Metro State Street Station & Howard Street-MLK Light Rail Station
PHONE: 410-225-5874
WEBSITE: https://landofkush.com
Dukem Ethiopian
DESCRIPTION: Restaurant; Experience live Ethiopian music along with great food. reward your tastebuds by sampling their massive platters.
CUISINE: Ethiopian; It features a wide range Tibs entrees and Vegetarian platters
CREDIT CARDS: yes
PRICING: $$
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: yes
DAYS & HOURS: Sun-Thu 11a-2a, Fri-Sat 11a-3a
ADDRESS: 1100 Maryland Avenue, Baltimore, MD
PARKING: on-street
RAPID TRANSIT: Cultural Center Light Rail Station
PHONE: 410-385-0318
WEBSITE: https://www.dukemrestaurant.com
BLK Swan
DESCRIPTION: Upscale Restaurant; Award-winning Executive Chef Saon Brice features exciting, tasty, and comfortable food options. DJ Impulse and DJ P-Drama pump up the volume, but not too loud. This trendy venue is the place for movers & shakers to see and be seen, even the mayor stops by. You can the sense the Black pride of accomplishment when you experience its modern, well-appointed decor. Service is good until the crowds make it too busy. Dress to impress.
CUISINE: Gourmet American; Features jumbo crab-stuffed shrimp, scallops gremolata and tasty lamb egg rolls among many entrees with cornbread sides; The signature cocktails will dent your wallet but make an fine impression for business or special events. The wine list is extensive.
CREDIT CARDS: yes
PRICING: $$$
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: yes
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Tue 5p-12a, Wed-Sat 11a-30p & 5p-1a, Sun 11a-4p & 5p-11p
ADDRESS: 1302 Fleet Street, Baltimore, MD
PARKING: on-street
RAPID TRANSIT: none
PHONE: 443-552-1956
WEBSITE: https://www.eatatblkswan.com
Teavolve
DESCRIPTION: Tea lovers must check out this upscale tea lounge in a setting of artwork from local artists. This engaging venue features gourmet loose leaf teas from around the world. They also serve “special tea” drinks such as tea lattes, tea sodas, fruit-tea smoothies & bubble tea. The complimentary menu of salads, paninis & desserts accent the wonderful range of teas.
CUISINE: Salads and Desserts
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
PRICING: $$
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: yes
DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Sun 10a-8p
ADDRESS: 1401 Aliceanna Street, Baltimore, MD
PARKING: on-street & garage nearby
RAPID TRANSIT: none
PHONE: 410-327-4832
WEBSITE: https://teavolvecafe.com
Rooted Rotisserie
DESCRIPTION: Restaurant; Dining here is to sample fine European and American cuisine (lots of olives & lemon) at affordable prices. The fresh and inventive sides include a surprising Mac & Cheese.
CUISINE: French, Portuguese & American; Menu highlights include Pepper steak & Yellow rice, Duck Confit Gumbo, and Smoked Mushroom Bowl.
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
PRICING: $$
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: yes
DAYS & HOURS: Wed-Sun 4p-9p
ADDRESS: 1116 Hollins Street, Baltimore, MD
PARKING: on-street & garage nearby
RAPID TRANSIT: none
PHONE: 443-401-6329
WEBSITE: http://www.rootedrotisserie.com
Terra Cafe
DESCRIPTION: Cafe; It features a DJ or live music with colorful artworks and hip-hop vibe; They serve coffee, tea and mixed drinks. Terra is beloved for its Happy Hour, Taco Tuesday, Wings Wednesday and holiday events. Poets often drop by.
CUISINE: American; Features a solid range of tasty paninis & salads; The sides are plentiful & affordable too.
CREDIT CARDS: yes
PRICING: $$
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: yes
DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Thu 11a-8a, Fri-Sat 11a-10p, Sun 11a-7p
ADDRESS: 101 East 25th Street, Baltimore, MD
PARKING: on-street
RAPID TRANSIT: none
PHONE: 410-777-5277
WEBSITE: https://terracafebmore.com/
Busboys and Poets
DESCRIPTION: A brunch and dinner cafe that doubles as a great lounge for open-mic poets. You’ll love the ambiance at this cosmopolitan, energetic and airy place for book readings and special events near Johns Hopkins University.
CUISINE: This cafe outs an inventive twist on every item from burgers to pancakes. The desserts, coffee, tea, and juices are refreshing too.
PRICES: $$
CREDIT CARDS: Yes
FAMILY FRIENDLY: Yes
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Thu 11a-9p, Fri 11a-10p, Sat-Sun 9a-9p
ADDRESS: 3224 St. Paul Street, Baltimore, MD
PARKING: on-street
RAPID TRANSIT: Not nearby
PHONE: 301-779-2787
WEBSITE: https://www.busboysandpoets.com
Busboys & Poets in Baltimore
Chef BobbyD
DESCRIPTION: Restaurant; A native of Jamaica, Chef Booby D has a solid resume honing his craft at resort kitchens. The ambiance is comfortable for for highlighting the main event — great food dining. Also has a Towson location.
CUISINE: Caribbean; Menu features include Rasta Pasta, Jerk Chicken, Blackened Chicken Pasta, and Cajun Shrimp Pasta. The flavorful soups & salads will have you tummey smiling too.
PRICES: $$
CREDIT CARDS: Yes
FAMILY FRIENDLY: Yes
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Thu 11a-9p, Fri 11a-9:30p
ADDRESS: 4032 Falls Road, Baltimore, MD
PARKING: on-street
RAPID TRANSIT: Not nearby
PHONE: 443-449-5434
WEBSITE: http://chefbobbyd.com
Papi Cuisine
DESCRIPTION: A small restaurant founded by chef-owner Alex Perez, as a food delivery service that then evolved into a private dining and catering company. Today, the Baltimore native has one of the most popular restaurants in the city. An award-winning chef, Perez has fused two cultural styles of cooking, learning from his Dominican father and African American Grandmother. The flavorful blends of seasoning and sauces with strategic plating elevate every dish to a wonderful delight. Perez grew up watching his grandma and father cook a lot. His cuisine style combines them.
CUISINE: Afro-Latin Fusion; Menu highlights include Double Crab Cake, Honey Glazed Salmon filet, Jumbo Lump Crab Cake, Jumbo Lump Crab Stuffed Lobster, Crab Stuffed Lobster, and Ultimate Seafood Alfredo.
PRICES: $$$
CREDIT CARDS: Yes
FAMILY FRIENDLY: Yes
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Thu Noon-11p, Fri-Sat Noon-12a, Sun 11a-11p; kitchen closes 1 hour prior to closing
ADDRESS: 2 East Wells Street, Suite 116; Baltimore, MD
PARKING: on-street
RAPID TRANSIT: none
PHONE: 667-205-1838
WEBSITE: https://www.papicuisine.com/
Southern N Smoked
DESCRIPTION: BBQ Joint; Chef Hank likes to say, “Eat Good, Feel Good. Brother knows how to smoke the meats. Taste for yourself.
PRICES: $$
CREDIT CARDS: Yes
FAMILY FRIENDLY: Yes
DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Sat 11a-8p, Sun Noon-7p 11a-9p, Fri 11a-10p, Sat-Sun 9a-9p
ADDRESS: 1065 South Charles Street, Baltimore, MD
PARKING: on-street
RAPID TRANSIT: none
PHONE: 667-312-3102
WEBSITE: https://www.southern-n-smoked.com
Melba’s Place
DESCRIPTION: A popular neighborhood lounge that attracts professionals. It features Tuesday night Comedy; Wednesday Karaoke night, Thursday Oldies But Goodies night. Rounding things out, there’s a DJ at 9p on Friday-Saturday. Sunday features live Jazz from 6p-10p, but you must dress to impress for the after-hours party.
CUISINE: Light fare
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: yes
PRICING: $$
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: no
DAYS & HOURS: daily 6p-2a
ADDRESS: 3126 Greenmount Avenue, Baltimore, MD
PARKING: on-street
RAPID TRANSIT: none
PHONE: 410-366-6536
WEBSITE: https://melbasplacebaltimore.com
New Five Mile House
DESCRIPTION: Restaurant & Nightclub; This an old favorite nightclub from the 1970s, has been updated several times. Today, its a modern ultra lounge thats for good for line dancing early and Hip-Hop music late. After two samples, we have found the food to be unremarkable. There’s always hope though.
CUISINE: American
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: yes, for special events
PRICING: $$
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: yes
DAYS & HOURS: Wed-Sat 6p-2a
ADDRESS: 5302 Reisterstown Road, Baltimore, MD
PARKING: on-premises
RAPID TRANSIT: not nearby
PHONE: 443-655-7198
WEBSITE: None
City View Bar & Grill
DESCRIPTION: Bar & Grill; The local black radio station frequently hosts listener events; Young professionals like to frequent this split-level establishment. Dedicated patrons attend live Jazz on most weekends. The kitchen closes at 11pm Sunday-Thursday and Midnight on Friday-Saturday. It’s easy to spot on the Baltimore Beltway at Security Blvd.
CUISINE: Light Fare; The Continental salads are good.
CREDIT CARDS: yes
PRICING: $$
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: no
DAYS & HOURS: daily 11a-1:30a
ADDRESS: 6700 Security Boulevard, Woodlawn, MD
PARKING: on-premises
RAPID TRANSIT: none
PHONE: 410-653-3367
WEBSITE: none
Loafers Seafood Grill
DESCRIPTION: Cafe & Nightclub; Formerly a crab house, the venue interior was renovated for the lunch and dinner; At night, the dance and socializing crowd arrives. On Tuesday night there’s inexpensive Crabs and Karaoke. The music is loud at night and during major sporting events, with HDTVs surrounding the center bar. Happy Hour is Tuesday-Friday 5p-8p.
CUISINE: Light Fare includes Chicken Wings & Tenders, Seafood Pizza, Crab Pretzels, Calimari, and a local fav Garlic Mussels.
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
PRICING: $$
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: no
DAYS & HOURS: Daily 11a-Midnight
ADDRESS: 6518 Baltimore National Pike, Catonsville, MD
PARKING: on-premises
RAPID TRANSIT: none
PHONE: 410-921-9577
WEBSITE: https://loafersseafoodgrill.com
Loyalty Ultra Lounge
DESCRIPTION: Nightclub; Features good DJs for line dancing and Hip-Hop late nights. On Tuesday night, there’s inexpensive Crabs and Karaoke. Wednesday night features Line Dancing & Martini Wednesday with Hip-Hop music. Happy Hour is Monday-Friday 4p-7p with an arsenal of low-cost mixed drinks. A raucous but fun hangout during Ravens games.
CUISINE: Light Fare with a soulful twist.
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: yes, for special events
PRICING: $$
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: no
DAYS & HOURS: Wed-Thu 5p-11p, Fri-Sat 5p-2a, 12:30p-9p
ADDRESS: 8521 Liberty Road, Randallstown, MD
PARKING: on-premises
RAPID TRANSIT: none
PHONE: 410-701-8637
WEBSITE: https://www.loyaltyultralounge.com (not working)