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    Cafe 1908

    4.2 (106 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    Cheesesteak Melt
    Melinda S.

    We put in a pick up order online. The food was ready at the given time. The inside of the restaurant is small and casual with some seating. I chose a jerk chicken quesadilla and my bf chose the cheesesteak melt. We also ordered a side of fries. I heated up the fries a bit once we got home since they were a bit cold from the walk back; they were well seasoned and tasty. The cheesesteak and quesadilla were both good. I enjoyed the roasted peppers in my quesadilla. Overall, this spot was good and I'd order from here again.

    1908 Cheese Steak
    Bianca S.

    Cafe 1908 has been on my "to visit" list for awhile. I door dashed them last night. I ordered the cheesesteak and old bay wings. The cheesesteak came with delicious fries. The cheesesteak was a bit smaller than I expected considering the pictures and the price point but the flavors were there! It was very good and I devoured it! I would visit again for lunch time versus dinner since for dinner I'm usually looking for bigger portions.

    1/2 Chopped Fish sub with fries.
    Michelle S.

    The food and service are outstanding! This place really needs an eat in option. Especially for those of us outside the neighborhood.

    Seafood Salad
    Tiffany D.

    A small carry out shop located in the city, they have creative spins on your typical foods. I ordered via door dish and also placed an order online, both were seamless processes. GLOWS: -The seafood salad is very good! On the expensive side for sure, but worth it for a special treat. -In store service was efficient and effective GROWS: -The curry chicken bowl was entirely too spicy. A menu warning would be helpful, as most curry chicken dishes come with adjustable spice levels (in the US at least).

    Bang Bang Shrimp wrap
    Cleo P.

    The shrimp wrap is my go to when I order from 1908. Always well seasoned and fresh. The shrimp are a great size and the cool cole slaw is a lovely compliment to the spice level of the bang bang sauce. The fries are always seasoned and hot. Overall an enjoyable lunch.

    Cat Fish bowl
    Shameerah S.

    I won't really speak on the service or the ambiance of the restaurant since I ordered pick up, and I believe they only do pickup. I wanna say the food was AMAZING. I wish there was more. Everything was seasoned correct, the fish was fried just right, and they surely were not skimpy on the crab. The bowl had a small kick to it cause of the sauce they used atop the rice. I spent $21 and it was definitely worth it. I will say this place can easily get you spending a good amount, but I'd say you're paying for quality.

    Jerk Chicken Wrap  Garlic & Herb Fries
    Sophie B.

    The jerk chicken wrap with garlic & herb fries on the side is truly a masterpiece. I'm obsessed with this wrap and I truly crave it like every other week. Depending on your spice tolerance, some may think it's too spicy. But just keep in mind, when you order, it's jerk chicken and if you have a low spice tolerance, I wouldn't get it. Also, every time I go in there, the employee working the front is smiling and happy to greet customers. Can't go wrong!

    Bangin Azz Cheesesteak & 1908 Cheese Steak

    In my honest opinion both of these wraps look the same. Bangin azz cheesesteak my azz. $20 for a platter that looks like someone ate fries out of already. & the wraps are in no shape or form contents that amount to $15-20. I live 5 minutes up the street & this is my first & last time eating here. It's truly a poor experience, my fries should not be this soggy & low in quantity for $20. Buffalo Wild Wings would've given me more fries had I ordered a SMALL there. Anyways the wraps were a disappointment my sister wants me to add the deli could've done extremely better & she hates to say that she could've went to Wawa & got something cheaper & of better quality. Not to keep comparing but this is just our experience. 0/10 do not recommend. Someone suggest something different. In need of chefs, lower prices, and better quality food if this place wants more business in the future.

    Catfish Sandwich w Garlic & Herb Fries annnnddd Mixed Berry Lemonade.
    Jada C.

    ** Yelp Review # 1,000 ** I knew this milestone review would be special and it certainly is. Located this business on social media. Saw my Yelp Family approved. Took a visit!! Let's start from the beginning. Parking can be difficult but not impossible, depending when you visit. Anytime is a great time for me. Cafe 1908 makes it convenient to order online using Toast and a few other sites, or you can call in. Either way, the food is ready pretty quickly. There's always a sweet young lady who answers when I call in my order, and she gets it perfect every time. Cool atmosphere upon entering and quick retrieval of food. Limited seating (4-5 stools against a wall shelf). I wish there was more seating so I could visit w friends and family. This business is 6 minutes from my job but 35+ minutes from my neighborhood, so it makes it hard to share w friends and family. I like to eat my greatness on site !! So far, I've visited 4-5 times ordering the Catfish Sandwich and the Salmon & Shrimp Bowl. I absolutely love their Garlic & Herb Fries !! Perfecto !! The in-house beverages are top tier!! I absolutely love this black owned business and will continue to support them as long as the consistency continues to stay at the forefront w unmatched customer service, quality ingredients, and generous portions. I think this was a darn great review to dedicate as #1000 aye !! If you haven't visited, treat yourself! You won't be disappointed !!

    Fried Catfish Sandwich
    Josh W.

    Walk in place with limited counter seating. I asked their specialty. No quick answer, so I went with the fried catfish sandwich and had a bottle of fresh juice. The juice itself was good but must've cost $9 or so. Blue Magic. The sandwich was pretty good but not distinct. Fries had a nice crisp. I imagine I'll try them again and might revise upwards if something else impresses me.

    Salmon Melt
    Deanna C.

    I have to admit that I have quietly stalked this place for over six months through Instagram. The pictures looked so good, but I have been burned before by establishments that have a strong cult following, and the food is subpar. This place, my friends, is it and worth the internet following! My sandwich was so good that I stopped eating so that I could share it with my family, who agreed that my sandwich was fantastic. As for the service, I ordered online and picked it up, and to my surprise, the restaurant was empty. I am so glad I live far away from this place because I would eat here daily if I lived closer.

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    Cafe 1908 is a hit every time. Everything is a go. I think one of my faves is like the jerk chicken and shrimp wrap.

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    5 months ago

    I had the 1908 cheesesteak. I surprised it came as a wrap . Amazing cheesesteak. I will return next time I'm in the area

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    Update your hours with Blaine platforms for including Google/yelp. Numerous people walking up only to turn around because closed on Sundays!

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    Worst customer service ever the one big guy was disrespectful as fuck when trying to pick up DoorDash he closed the store 30 minutes early

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    Ordered door dash from here twice getting the fish tacos .. amazing packed with flavor

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    Nicks Fish House

    4.0
    (1.5k reviews)
    3.0 mi
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    We had heard so many great things about this place, so we finally decided to give it a try, and I'm…read moreso glad we did! We went on a Friday afternoon, and it was definitely busy, which is always a good sign. Even with the crowd, the service was fast and everyone was so friendly. I also loved that you can choose to sit inside or outside, and they have plenty of seating either way. Of course, I had to order an espresso martini. If you're an espresso martini lover, you already know they're either amazing or disappointing, there's really no in-between. I had mine made with Baileys (just a heads up, it's a small upcharge), and it was so worth it! It was smooth, rich, perfectly balanced, and definitely had a nice kick. One of the better espresso martinis I've had in a while. We ordered the seafood platter to split, and honestly, it was the perfect amount of food for two people. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and came out hot. Our waitress, Kay, was amazing! She was so sweet, patient, and happy to answer all of our questions about the menu. She recommended the espresso martini and the mac and cheese. She was spot-on about the martini! The mac and cheese was good, but it was a little on the dry side and could've used a little more seasoning. That was probably the only thing we'd change. Overall, we had a really great experience. Great food, delicious drinks, awesome service, and a fun atmosphere, it checked all the boxes. If you're nearby, definitely stop in. And if you're not, I'd honestly say it's worth making the drive. We'll definitely be back! Ratings: Food: 8/10 Drinks: 8.5/10 Ambiance: 9.5/10 Customer Service: 9.5/10 Overall: 9/10

    We had a good time as a party of 2 on a Friday night. We arrived shortly before 8pm without a…read morereservation and the gentleman working the parking lot was kind to inform us that we may only get a seat at the bar, which was fine. There were some larger parties waiting, but luckily the hostess had a picnic table for 2 available outside of the bar area. The live band was good but we are old and thus were happy not to be seated so close that we had to shout to hear each other. They had signs posted saying they were out of steamed crabs, so it may be good to call before going there if that's what you're aiming for. We ordered the Brussel sprout appetizer, crab dip, and chicken Chesapeake sandwich. All three were very good. My only critique was that there was a bit too much salt on top of the crab dip. I also got a non alcoholic lemon basil fizz. I did not taste any of the basil and for $11 I would skip this next time. Overall we were happy with the experience and would gladly come back.

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    Faidley's Seafood

    4.2
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    1.0 mi
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    Faidley's Seafood in the new Lexington Market absolutely lived up to its reputation. Everything we…read moreordered was fresh, flavorful, and prepared with care. The Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes were the star of the meal--packed with large pieces of sweet crab meat, lightly seasoned, and cooked to perfection with very little filler. The Haddock was fresh, flaky, and perfectly fried with a light, crispy coating. We also ordered the Pot Boil with crabs, shrimp, and snow crab legs, and it did not disappoint. The seafood was fresh, generously portioned, and seasoned just right, making it a fun and satisfying meal to share. What made the experience even better was the outstanding staff. Everyone was incredibly attentive, friendly, and accommodating, making sure we had everything we needed and taking the time to answer our questions with a smile. Their excellent service truly elevated the entire dining experience. If you're visiting Baltimore and love fresh seafood, Faidley's at the new Lexington Market is a must-visit.

    I spontaneously tried this place for lunch…read more Of course, as everyone else in Baltimore, I have tried their crab cake before. It was in 2012. That's a long time. It was pretty good. Worth the hype. On my last visit last month, I went and got a Catfish Filet and Medium Tea. The Catfish is what took this review from a 5 Star to 4. I was very unsatisfied and disappointed in the Catfish. The breading was icky. Too much, not tasty, and funny looking. The tea was ok. I will skip that as well on my next visit. I will try the Shrimp Platter upon my next visit. I would like to end this review on a better note. Customer Service was very pleasant and the atmosphere, seats, and the tabletops were clean. Ok, that's it.

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    True Chesapeake

    True Chesapeake

    4.5
    (221 reviews)
    1.9 mi
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    My husband made surprise reservations to celebrate Valentine's Day and we came to True Chesapeake…read morefor the first time. I absolutely loved it, from the prompt service to the ambience to the local, delicious food, we had such a lovely dinner. I came for oysters and I got them. First we had a dozen raw oysters from the True Chesapeake farm, which were so fresh and flavorful. My favorite hands down was the Chunky Dunker oyster, gigantic and meaty. Then we had broiled oysters, you know, for some variety! They were fantastic. Dinner was fabulous, I had the scallops and my husband had the fish. We ate every single bite, and all but licked the plates clean. To finish, we had dessert cocktails - the Grasshopper tastes like an Andes mint - and we happily headed home with full bellies. I can't wait to come back and try more of the local seafood on offer!

    Great meal at great restaurant and I look forward to coming back soon to try some other food here…read more A couple reasons for this not being a five-star review, first of all somewhere along the way our server left and another server took her place and we're not sure why but once the other server took over which luckily was right before dessert things slowed down to a snail's pace. It took forever for us to get our desserts and then the same to get our check. Not really sure why our server disappeared halfway through the meal, but she did. Secondly, I ordered a catfish sandwich which was delicious but I ordered it with no tartar sauce and our server said that that's the way she put it down but the kitchen didn't prepare it that way they prepared it with tartar sauce slathered all over the sandwich which I promptly sent back. Not being a big oyster fan, I did get a couple of raw oysters and actually really enjoyed them and will be back to have more in the future. My mom had the snakehead which was very delicious but also a very small portion for the amount that we paid. The website indicated that for those who are gluten-free, like my mom, the menu had stars on them but the menu that we had did not nor was there a menu with stars indicating what is or could be made gluten free. The ambiance of the restaurant was really nice. We chose to eat outside because it wasn't too hot and we could sit under cover and enjoy the beautiful June weather. It was nice inside but it didn't look to be a very large area inside and could have been very noisy with the high ceilings. Not sure willl try in the future and report at that time. There are many things on the menu that I want to try so I will definitely be back. If you love oysters come here and they won't disappoint. I definitely recommend giving this place a try. Aside from the two issues that I experienced, they were minor in the scheme of things and I will definitely be back.

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    4.3
    (203 reviews)
    2.0 mi

    Excellent dinner, date, happy hour spot. I loved the atmosphere and ambiance of the Urban Oyster…read more The walls are painted a calming cerulean blue and it just feels like a chill spot. Food was excellent and everything I was expecting. Seafood tasted fresh and well seasoned. We tried a variety of the menu and it kept getting better. Drinks were bold which I love. The Bodega Kitty got the job done. Food we tried: - Moules Frites - Hot Honey Old Bay Wings - Lamb Chops - Volcano Charbroiled Oysters The food was great but my favorite part of the visit were the people. We sat at the bar on a Friday night and the service was excellent. Servers were attentive, asked and answered questions about the menu, gave recommendations of things to do in the city. Felt like I was talking to cousins. Polite and kind.

    Urban Oyster is a surprising find and must try…read more Because of the name, I made a presumption that it is an oyster bar with an expansive seafood offering. Although it is not that in the traditional sense and more of a raw bar, I like that the seafood offerings are more focused and curated. And if you dont eat seafood, you will be able find plenty of options. I tried the wings, snapper bites, and collards/cabbage. The food was really good. Everything was cooked to the perfect temperature and texture. The HH specials are a great deal. I sat at the bar and service was really good. The restaurant space is very well done, nicely decorated, and beautiful. Its a great place for a date or nice night out. Definitely check it out!!!

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