Came here at the recommendation of a friend who is a native Baltimorean. I'm so glad I did. Loved…read morethe vibe here. It was pretty packed when I went midday, but I was able to find a seat near an outlet (!) at the bar area. I pulled out my laptop and made myself comfy while I waited for the food I ordered. I ordered a cherry soda (house made) and a burger and fries. My food came out quickly and it was delicious, especially the house made sauce. This spot is like a coffee bar and cafe in one. I loved that it was on the lower level of an art gallery, and that there was art and culture on display all around. Hopefully I can come back here the next time I'm in town!

Beautiful spot for an afternoon patio hangout and appetizers. Came here around 3:45 on a Thursday…read moreand realized they have new hours: closed between 3-5pm! Luckily, there were still staff inside, and they were kind enough to let us relax on the patio while we waited for service to start again. The garden area on the patio is so beautiful, I can't get enough of it. The hanging lights, well kept foliage, flowers, and tiled walkways will keep you there for hours. This time, I finally tried their food! We grabbed a smoked salmon dip recommended to us by the waiter, and it was well worth it. Smokey, creamy dip topped with fresh dill, pickled onion, and capers served with a variety of buttery crackers. YUM. We also grabbed the Libyan meatballs, which were a spicier twist on a classic marinara meatball. My friend and I shared a couple drinks, but I don't recall the names as the craft cocktail menu changes frequently. One was a boozy tropical sipper topped with a lime, another was a beautiful spicy mango drink topped with mint, and finally we tried a pistachio infused sparkling drink with a side of pistachios. Out of the three, the spicy mango one was my favorite, but they were all very unique and delicious. Love this spot as always and I can't wait to come back!

Service was great and food was flavorful Enjoyed the…read moretagliatelle the most. The octopus was also really good. The corn agnolotti was a miss and could not taste corn. The ricotta donuts were good and the coffee ice cream was really good. The drinks were also a bit of a miss.

From the food to the service nothing but excellence! Loved…read moreeverything about this place! I'm coming back tomorrow that how much I recommend

This is the kind of cocktail bar you go to when you want to have a deep intimate conversation with…read moresomeone. It is gorgeous, but dark, and the seating is spaced out enough to give you a bit of privacy. This is a great place to visit when you want to impress a date and ask them all of the awkward background questions about why their last relationship ended. And when you want to drink a fancy cocktail and don't mind paying $15-$20 for the privilege. The bartenders know what they are doing and are super professional, but probably are not trying to listen to your life story. You're also probably not going to meet new people here. It's not that kind of vibe. Basically, this is an upscale cocktail lounge, not Cheers (or Fraziers). And it is a very good one. I love stopping in for a cocktail on the way to dinner on the Avenue, or on the walk home. It is always a treat.

Wonderful date spot - it's so charming inside. For groups of 3+, I'd recommend a reservation if you…read moredon't want to sit at the bar. Drinks do take a long time to get out.

Came here for Baltimore Restaurant week during brunch for the $25 bottomless buffet special. Its…read moreusually hard to get a breakfast buffet wrong but unfortunately this buffet experience was lackluster. They offered a variety of items: deviled eggs, scrambled eggs, chicken and waffles, beef and chorizo quesadillas, sausage, home fries, and French toast. They advertised fruit salad on the menu but they didn't have it out on the day we went. For starters, the food was lukewarm. Everything could have tasted so much better if it was warm. Even when they would refill the pans, everything was still not warm enough. The restaurant was not packed but they were slow to refill for the parties that were there. When we tried to go back for a second plate, most of the items weren't replenished and the line was getting longer. It was so bad that one group asked to pay for their drinks and leave because they weren't able to get any food. My option of each item: Deviled eggs- yolk mixture was on the drier side and bland Scrambled eggs- they were ok. Just needed to be warm Chicken and waffles- it was giving "chicken tender on eggo waffle" chicken was better than the bland waffle. It also didn't help that the syrup they had was cold and thick. It made the waffle (and French toast) colder and hard to swallow. French toast- the first batch was (with the exception of being cold) perfectly cooked and dusted with cinnamon and powdered sugar. The refill batches were so burnt and hard to chew and they didn't bother putting powdered sugar on them. Again, the cold syrup didn't help. Beef and chorizo quesadillas- they may have been a crowd favorite because getting a second serving was hard because they kept going quickly and took a while to replenish. They just needed to be warmer and served with sour cream. Home fries- great with the peppers and onions. Just need to be warmer. Sausage- my least favorite thing because it didn't taste like Sausage. It was very dry. Sadly, the food was a epic fail. This may be a great place for cocktails because the bartender mixed our margaritas perfectly. They had a Build Your Own Margarita menu with many different flavor options. I opted for the watermelon margarita with a Tajin rim. Delicious! My friend had a pineapple mango margarita with sugar rim and he was impressed also. The drinks earned them an extra star because otherwise, I think the food and the slow refilling of the buffet earned it 2 stars.

Happy hour is from 4 to 7 pm. The food was unfortunately subpar. Some of the potatoes were hard,…read morethe battered shrimp still have the tail shell on so when you bit into it you were eating shell. The crème brûlée was probably the best tasting thing that I had from the menu. I would likely only be back to maybe try their other drinks etc. The service was fine and in the dining area there is bar seating, high top table seating and regular table seating

I was here for a rehearsal dinner the night before my friend's wedding. It was a lovely experience…read more We had an indoor/outdoor situation and the heaters helped keep it from being too chilly. The tacos were really well liked but I think the cauliflower tacos were the most loved. The private bar/tender was speedy and gave hefty pours I think.

Fantastic experience at Barcocina. Service was amazing. Server was attentive, provided suggestions…read moreand made sure everything was great throughout the meal. We started with the Salsa Roja and it was really good. The chips were also very fresh and crunchy. We had the Shrimp and Crab Omelette and the Breakfast Burrito. Both were also very tasty. Both well cooked and good portions. Also had a strawberry mojito which was well made and delicious. Stop into Barcocina. It's a great experience.

The staff is so nice here but the food was super mid to me I'm sorry! The wings are a pass in my…read moreopinion there's too many better wings in the city to ever get these again. Had the burger and truffle fries as my main, and the fries were soggy from how much oil was on them. The burger was decent but I wasn't overly impressed so unfortunately I won't be back.

An absolute gem. Cutesy neighborhood bar vibes with great food. Perfect spot for a casual evening…read more There is also a TV at the bar to watch a game. Photos are from a Taco Tuesday visit where they had $6 classic margaritas and $10 tacos. Got the birria tacos, delicious.

I came here for the first time recently with a group of people through Meetup and had a really nice…read moredinner during restaurant week. I have not eaten a lot of Indian food and certainly not recently so I asked for recommendations. We got an order of pakodas for the table and shared them, and also in order of samosas. Both were delicious and the pakodas were incredibly unique, and lightly fried. One of the people at our table had the restaurant weeks prefix that included tomato soup and beetroot pattie, an entree, vegetables, rice, naan and dessert all for $45. The rest of us just ordered off the menu and I opted for the chicken curry with rice which was fantastic and also got a side order of the garlic naan. It was super garlicky but very tasty. The restaurant itself is small with maybe a half dozen tables inside and two or three tables outside but it was just enough for us that evening. Our servers were excellent and helped explain aspects of the menu and helped us make decisions on what we wanted to eat. The only reason for one less star is we were finished eating and the checks arrived, we were never offered the opportunity to get dessert which was really weird. We were all planning to at least consider dessert but ended up at another local establishment for dessert. Otherwise it was a great meal and highly recommend you visiting this delicious Indian restaurant.

This is my second time eat at The Verandah Kitchen, and this restaurant continues to impress me…read more This is definitely one of my favorite spots in the Baltimore area. I had the Kolhapuri Goat Curry & Gatlic this Naan bread, both of which are fantastic choices. The broth of the curry was nice and rich with a good level of spice, much of what a good curry should have. The goat itself had a bit more bones than I'd prefer, but overall even those were extremely tender & flavorful. Additionally I had used the Naan bread to help finish up the broth, which ended with a very satisfying comfort meal. The service & ambiance itself was also a pleasure. I personally prefer small establishments to avoid unnecessary noise while dining. Mix that with the incentive staff and you'll definitely enjoy yourself on your vist here, much like I did.

I really enjoyed this place. I was really excited about the everyday happy hour. I ordered the…read moreguava margarita and carne asada nachos. The drink was so flavorful and perfectly sweet. The nachos serving was pretty big. Two people could definitely share. The carne asada was seasoned well and the food tasted fresh. My server was great. Not a huge crowd on a Saturday afternoon.

Well that was a bust ha, been on my list for a while and was totally average…read more Nice staff and quick service but food was just okay and half the restaurant are high tops which, to me, encourage you to leave quickly. Had reservations and got the queso fundido, and some tacos. Main reason for the 2 star is the queso was served in a cast iron skillet but wasn't caramelized on the edges. This in and of itself is fine, just bad, but then the manager came to ask us about it and I told him that. He noted it was probably taken out of the oven too quickly... okay anddddd??? We had already eaten it but to say you made a mistake and then basically just say -- too bad so sad, it's bizarre. Wouldn't go back. If you want good Mexican food and queso fundido, you gotta do Clavel or La Calle. This wasn't it!

The food's always good when I order. If you like stuffed wraps & getting your hands messy (in the…read morebest way), the chicken shawarma is great. I always love the matcha, especially with their new hibiscus flavor. Whoever's running the playlist sets a relaxing vibe

First time and it definitely won't be my last! I had a refreshing cucumber lemonade and an iced…read morewhite velvet latte with marshmallow cold foam! It was so unique and good! I was greeted very nicely by the owner and the space is beautiful with alot of greenery! I also tried their rainbow bagel breakfast sandwich that came with turkey bacon, egg and spicy mayo. 10/10!!! Highly recommend

A superb breakfast spot here in the Locust Point neighborhood of South Baltimore…read more Just down the street from me, and a place I try to pop into at least once or twice a month -- I just realized I've never provided a review for it so here it goes: Taking advantage of a cool summer morning, we sat out on the patio and enjoyed a delicious breakfast which included, brussels sprouts, stuffed ricotta French toast with blueberry compote, scrambled eggs with cheddar, sausage, links, and their delicious cheese grits. We also grabbed an order of their super skinny and crispy french fries. The total with drinks came to around the mid $40s (before tip) and the customer service was friendly and helpful, as well as a bonus short wait for the food. Everything was delicious. They also offer a great variety of sandwiches and drinks at brunch and a great seasonal menu. Absolutely worth your time if you are in the area and looking for great atmosphere, reasonable prices, and fantastic service.

Food amazing Service friendly but they did get our coffee…read moreorder mixed up We sat outside on a perfect day Bagels next door amazing too