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    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    I visit Bas Rouge whenever I'm in Maryland and on the Easton shore. Always a special treat to eat here with friends and family. It can be hit or miss sometimes, but most of the time it's a hit. This night was especially good from the service to the food and the overall atmosphere. Everything seemed to be well timed and rehearsed. This was also my first time eating in the front dining room which I really enjoyed. The entire experience was a little over three hours. Never rushed and always remembered.

    Lamb tartare
    Nicole L.

    On our way back from the beach we paid a visit to our new favorite gourmet town on the eastern shore, Easton. Largely due to the Bluepoint Hospitality's presence placing some world class F&B outlets. It's almost too fabulous and you might ask where is the hotel? We heard it would be their next project! Exciting! Bas Rouge was an exceptional dining experience! The staff was on point with their service, female staff dressed in pink prada outfit and male in smart suits. Call it what you one, it enhanced the dining experience. We were seated by the large window seat when you had alot time on your hand you would look closely at every details, everything was well placed with purpose. The window curtains were elegant and art with fox on the wall. We had lunch that day. We started off with the lamb tartare and fluke crudo, never had a lamb tartare with such preparation it was so fresh and tender. The fluke was had a little crunch from the tobiko, fish had great texture and was balanced seasoning. Very refreshing for the hot summer. The shrimps were nicely charred and laid in a mango aguachile. The entree was the schnitzel it was also tender loved the lingonberries and potato salad. The duck confit was also very flavorful! For the dessert we went with a non chocolate i think it was apricot cake it was not too sweet went well with the vanilla ice cream. After lunch we had a tour of the other dining room inspired by Vienna it was so beautiful. We also toured other F&B outlets they were so well done with the interiors, I highly recommend visiting all of them!!

    Beet salad- the smell of this just made my mouth water. Prosciutto, beet foam, and house made ricotta
    Teresa M.

    I love the special feeling you have eating food prepared with love. You can feel the delicate care each dish is created for a magnificent dinner. It is more of an experience than just dinner. My fiancé and I had Valentines dinner here and it was beyond perfect. Thank you. The amuse-Boucher set the night for a seafood forward dinner. Description on the pictures.

    Menu 8.19.22
    Stephanie D.

    I chose to have my birthday at Bas Rouge, and it felt like such a special treat. Everybody dressed nicely. The restaurant is split into several rooms, and we ate in the front room. There were about six tables in the front room, so it felt intimate. They do have two tables outdoors on the sidewalk under the awnings. You can choose either a 3 course or a 4 course dinner. The menu shows only the appetizers or entrees, but dessert counts as one of the courses. The dessert menu comes separately. 4 courses means you choose 2 appetizers, 1 entree, and dessert. My husband and I chose to have four courses. The restaurant serves delicious and fluffy bread- during our visit, there were croissants, cheesy biscuits, and grain bread (and you can have as many as you want) and a small amuse bouche. They send you home with a treat too (we got small cakes). Needless to say, my husband and I were full to bursting at the end of our meal. The pacing is slow, since we left the restaurant 2 1/2 hours later. I believe the menu changes according to what is in season, so I won't go into details, but I have added photos to my review. We enjoyed our dishes, where we did have some favorites and some we could've gone without. We didn't choose to have a wine pairing, but they have an extensive wine list that is several pages long. We opted to have cocktails instead. They also serve coffee and tea at the end of the meal for an additional charge. Since it was my birthday, they treated us with an extra dessert!

    Garganelli
    Rob B.

    Surprise! Where are we? Not what you might expect on Maryland's Eastern shore! Every detail was thought through and delightful. The menu is seasonal so hard to make a recommendation. I would say, don't miss the bread and try a slice of every one! Three courses are necessary or you are going to leave hungry.

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    The food and service were excellent. Several vegetarian options. A great place for a birthday dinner.

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    Exquisite food, impeccable service, exceptional atmosphere. Will return to Bas Rouge again and again!

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    Dec 2007: Beacon, next to a few fallen Resurrections and St. Festivus
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    49.1 mi
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    Roasted Beets, Smoked Chèvre, Pistachio Dukkah, Passionfruit Vinaigrette
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    54.1 mi
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    4.2
    (76 reviews)
    52.1 mi

    This was our first visit to The Henri. We had 75 minutes before a show across the street at the…read moreWarner Theatre, and we had three criteria: nothing too loud and crowded, service had to be swift and attentive, and we wanted a full bar to enjoy a cocktail before the show. The Henri checked off these criteria, and then some! One friend got there early and started at the bar. When we arrived 15 minutes later, we were seated in the dining room room right away. This was about 5:45 PM on a Wednesday night. The dining room room was maybe half full, and we could easily have a conversation without straining to hear each other. When one of us was scooting in our chair toward the table, we noticed soundproofing pads mounted under the tables...so that might account for the ability to hear one another. (Smart design!) I had The Henri Margarita, which was a beet infused casa del sol tequila with beet agave. OMG it was fantastic! My two friends tried mine and ordered one for themselves. Refreshing and delightful. They brought a small bread basket while we waited for entrees, and the sliced bread tasted homemade with a crisp crust and soft interior. Two of us had the Rockfish Imperial: rockfish with a seared crust, topped with lump crab meat, seasonal vegetables and potatoes, with a beet buerre blanc sauce. (Wouldn't that technically be a buerre rouge, then?) It was very well prepared, the seared crust excellent and well seasoned, fish cooked to perfection, and the caulilini (part of the vege medley) was a new vegetable that I've never had before and enjoyed! Not a crumb left on the plate when I was done. Our other friend had the classic Orange Glazed Duck Breast that came with fingerling potatoes and sunchokes. He enjoyed his very much as well. For dessert (and I'm sorry I didn't get the actual name of it) we shared a chocolate mousse cake with banana gelato. The cake was good, the gelato was delicious and refreshing, and the pairing was outstanding. The service was very attentive, and we didn't need to flag anyone down for anything. We even forgot to warn ahead that we had a show to go to! They were able to split the check in thirds, and we were able to check out with plenty of time to head across the street to the theater. I'm still thinking about that beet margarita, five days later! This will definitely be my go-to spot for a deliciously prepared meal and the ability to have audible conversation with friends before any shows at the Warner or National.

    I had some time before the theater and had always been curious about this beautiful entrance of…read morethis restaurant. I decided to pop in and sat myself at the bar. I didn't have much time so ordered an espresso martini and a crab roll. I must say, bartender Stiven served up one of the best I've had in this city! Stiven was also just absolutely delightful to talk to. The crab rolls were also a great snack. They were hot and crunchy, and perfect for my appetite needs. I liked them without the dipping sauce, but try it and see if you like it. I would like to go back and try dinner. In looking at their menu, they accommodate may allergies and eating preferences, which is always a bonus. I will note this restaurant is a little on the pricier side, but very on par with restaurants in this area. They also have a great happy hour in looking at their website. I'm happy to now have a good pre theater spot!

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    Rockfish Imperial: rockfish, topped with lump crab meat, seasonal vegetables & potatoes, with a beet buerre blanc sauce.
    Rockfish Imperial: rockfish, topped with lump crab meat, seasonal vegetables & potatoes, with a beet buerre blanc sauce.
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    Charleston

    4.5
    (776 reviews)
    45.1 mi
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    During a business trip to Baltimore, I made a reservation for Charleston, a James Beard Foundation…read moreAward winning restaurant along the Harbor. It was a short and lovely walk from my hotel, and I was dining alone and initially I wasn't sure how I felt about having a solo dining experience at an upscale restaurant. My concerns were immediately dispelled as soon as I opened the restaurant door. Two men greeted me and were incredibly gracious and welcoming. They quickly found my reservation and asked me if it was my first time at the restaurant and what brought me to town. Since it was pretty early for dinner (6pm on a Monday) they gave me options for where I wanted to sit, confirming that the lounge seating I reserved was best for me because it placed me near the large bay windows that faced the harbor and the setting sun. My waiter was friendly and knowledgeable. He not only knew the menu, but he had tasted several items and gave me direct feedback on items. I decided on the three-course menu with wine pairing. For starters, I had the fried oysters. The fry was light and crisp, and oysters were flavorful, still holding the freshness of the ocean. The olive bread serving was a nice touch. The second course was white truffle fettuccine with mushrooms. The mushrooms were tender, absorbing the flavor of the seasoning. The fettuccine was fresh, light and richness of the white truffle was a perfect compliment, but not overpowering. The third course was crispy wild halibut with a zucchini beignet. Again, they do a beautiful job with frying fish. The fish with lightly fried enough to get a nice crispy, but with no oily after taste. The zucchini beignet was crisp and fresh. The tartar sauce for the halibut gave the elevated dish a hearty, fun, comfort food finish. The wine pairings were perfection. From the Cremant d'Alsace Brut bubbly, which offered a refreshing and bright flavor to go with the light oysters, and even the Chardonnay, Dehlinger, which offered a citrus accent that was a nice balance with the warm, rich embrace of the fettuccine dish, Charleston sommelier experts make every effort to ensure that pairing enrich the dining experience. For those looking for an elevated dining experience in Baltimore by the Harbor, where you really feel taken cared of, I'll suggest visiting Charleston. Every staff member I engaged with, even as a solo diner, made me feel like I was a treasured guest.

    My partner and I returned to Charleston for our annual Christmas dinner. While the food was…read moregenerally very good, we were a little less impressed with the service this year. The major hiccup we experienced was my gluten free lamb shank pasta being sent to the vegetarian sitting at the table next to us. Watching this unfold and the server's exasperated reaction was very awkward. That being said, the manager (or maitre d?)'s graceful handling of the situation thereafter was great. He told us what happened, played it off well, explained that it would be a bit of a wait for our next course as a result, and ended up comping all our wine. Really classy touch. However, even after the long wait for the pasta, it was ultimately under-salted under-seasoned and not impressive at all. As much as I appreciate the gluten free option, I wish I had just gotten something else especially after all that trouble! The rest of the service throughout the night was also oddly paced. We ordered less courses than last year (only three) but we were there for almost four hours. Tables around us who arrived after us were served their first courses before we even had a chance to order. We were asked to pick out a wine first before choosing our food and since we weren't sure what we were eating, we weren't ready to select a wine. Even just getting the food menu took a bit of waiting around. Our server didn't inquire about any food allergies either so it was tough making decisions when I wasn't sure what was gluten free - and this was an allergy that was noted in our reservation, too. At another point, I asked for a glass of red wine three different times until finally the maitre d grabbed it for me after the pasta debacle happened. As for the rest of my meal, the scallops and lobster soup were both yummy but not anything life changing. However, my boyfriend's lamb chop dish was very very delicious. The one bite I had, paired with the pomegranates, was heaven. By the way, they offer gluten free bread service too. Has the Charleston lost their touch after the recent James Beard press? I'm not sure but I do hope they step things back up again. You come to expect a little more from an institution like this, especially after being totally blown away last year.

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