We had a pleasant evening here. No curry eggrolls or wing appetizers as mentioned above. Menu…read morechanged I guess. It was too quiet on a Saturday so that was scary. The food was great, portions SMALL. Prices above average our total was over $100 and we don't drink alcohol and just 2 of us. Appetizer, 2 entrees and 1 soda 1 juice. It's a splurge and I wish it didn't cost so much. Waiter could've been more attentive by checking on us - I still tipped 15% a small ding for calling her over twice and no one else was seated. Maybe they had a rush after 8pm ? No live music no customers came while we ate. Hidden expensive gem for a Saturday.

I was excited to visit for the first time on the Friday jazz night but left underwhelmed. Upon…read morearriving, the entire dining room was empty. I made a reservation because I expected it to be crowded. We had to wait a few mins for someone to come and seat us. Upon seating, we were notified they were out of several items. There was 1 bartender & 1 waiter for the entire restaurant. The decor and music was really nice. We ordered drinks, they later said they were out of the non-alcoholic sangria, but we got another drink. The drinks were ok, there was an interesting taste to the lemon drop martini that I couldn't put my finger on. We had to flag the waiter for several things (napkins, plates, forks). He was nice but overwhelmed being the only person for all the tables. The Thai chili wings were amazing but there weren't many wings for $13. We both ordered the catfish meal. The catfish was delish, the greens were ok (needed more salt & vinegar but hot sauce helped). The yams were really good. The macaroni and cheese was not good at all. It had no flavor and no cream/roux. It was literally just melted cheese and noodles. The jazz night was just a solo sax player (she played a few great songs) but I was expecting maybe 2 or more musicians. I will not be returning.

Wicked Sisters was the perfect post-hike recovery stop in Hampden! We arrived around 1:15 p.m…read more without a reservation and were greeted right away by the hostess. We requested outdoor seating, request granted. The upstairs patio is spacious and comfortable; fans helping to cool the summer afternoon. Our server was friendly, attentive, and made the experience feel easy and relaxed. We ordered the Salmon BLT and the deviled eggs topped with lump crabmeat, along with (1) coffee, (2) mimosas and (1) white sangria- which was my favorite. Everything was delicious, and the patio was a great place to unwind after our hike. The music --a high-energy playlist from the night before (i assumed) still on an active loop. An interesting lunch sound treatment that didn't take away from a really enjoyable meal. Great food, relaxed atmosphere, and friendly service. I'll definitely be back!

Came here to do some remote work and wasn't super impressed with my experience…read more We started out on the patio but quickly moved inside due to the heat. Although we were there on a Monday at lunchtime, the dining area quickly became busy and loud. We ordered some crab dip, which they were able to provide some gluten-free bread for. I really liked the crab dip! It was creamy and flavorful. After placing some salad orders, the food came out, but we were not brought utensils to eat. The meat was not cooked how we asked for it to be, and one of the plates had to be sent back to be cooked more. After around 20 minutes, we were finally given forks to start eating. I ordered the Ahi Tuna Salad and despite my fish being a bit underdone, it was pretty good. I wish there was more dressing on the salad though because it was a bit bland and dry. It also seemed like our waiter was super stressed as he was genuinely running through the restaurant at times.

I came here to cowork over lunch recently. I hadn't been here in forever and actually didn't even…read morerealize they offered lunch during the week but was pleasantly surprised by the menu, prices, and atmosphere. We sat at the bar and were well taken care of by the friendly and attentive bartender. He kept the diet cokes filled and answered questions about the menu. I ordered Chef Chad's chicken caesar cobb without the croutons and with grilled chicken instead of fried (an easy gluten free modification they were happy to make). The bacon, pickled jalapeno, and celery really made this a standout caesar. We also got a side of rosemary parm fries which were yummy too. The whole meal was filling and under $30. Really not bad for lunch! This was a good reminder that The Food Market is still good and there's a reason they've been around for so many years.

Woah! Kinda blown away by almost everything we ordered…read more You can tell how intentional the chef and team here is. My happy hour assortment was phenomenal: one Amish pretzel with beer, cheese, one big old mozzarella stick, one cheesesteak steam bun, and one street taco. They were all phenomenal incredibly flavorful, and this assortment was filling as a meal My husband was a little disappointed by the preparation of the hot honey chicken on Happy Hour. Although the breading was phenomenal, the chicken was a bit tough. The FRIES were divine. I loved my virgin Watermelon lemonade and my husband enjoyed 2 sangrias. We will definitely go back to try their regular menu items !!!

Hampden Yards is a one of a kind experience. It's a beer garden tucked right off the Avenue in…read moreHampden, across the street from Bluebird and behind the WeWork church. It is a purely outdoor experience, with picnic tables on astroturf where you order drinks from your phone with a QR code. The drinks are a little pricey and the service tends to be slow, but you deal with that for the atmosphere. Like, I ordered a crush 10 minutes ago and am sitting right at the bar, but I'm still waiting. ‍ The downside this season is that they got rid of the lawn games - there used to be foosball and giant connect 4. That is gone, so now it's just a place to chat and drink. However- on the upside Glizzy is now the house food truck/stand. If you've never experienced a Glizzy hotdog (or sliders), run there right now and get some. They are a delight and the Glizzy King himself gives not just dinner, busy also a show. Oh - and they are dog friendly.

Spring has sprung and summer is fastly approaching which means we'll be relishing in all the…read moreoutdoor and rooftop bars thr city has to offer. Tucked away on a quiet street in Hampden sits Hampden Yards Beer Garden. Bringing all the patio vibes to this little community. If it wasn't for the sounds of the patrons chatting away, you might actually miss Hampden Yards. Which is nice because it's off the beaten path from all the goings on happening on the main street. I loved the kind of garden look they have, and it was great that Hampden Yards has some areas that are covered to keep you out of the sun if you so choose. The drink options were nice, with various beers and some crafted cocktails. Offering a little something for everyone. Hampden Yards sells a few snacks but the Glizzy hot dog stand sits at the opening, providing everyone with a taste of summer in the form of a grilled hot dog. This was my first visit to Hampden Yards Beer Garden and it definitely won't be my last during the summer.

The absolutely, positively best ribs, and BBQ. Definitely going back to try even more…read more Extensive whisky bar for those who indulge. Service is great and servers knowledgeable so their recommendations are most welcome!

OK, so I want to be fair. The food was horrible. Absolutely deplorable. The chicken and the ribs…read morewere like jerky, potatoes in the potato salad crunchy... However... however, the drinks were fantastic. The bartenders amazing. You really must try the mango sticky rice drink. It literally tastes just like mango sticky rice. Fantastic. I would definitely go back for drinks or happy hour.

I've been going to the Local Fry since they were located in Fed Hill and the food has always been…read moreconsistent, hot and ready to go I love that they've expanded to serve college students at Morgan State because I would've loved that when I was in college. The chicken is crisp and fried hard just the way I like it! The fries are delectable and still hold the power of the local fry sauce! This is a go to for me on my way home and if you haven't tried it it's a go to for you too. I recommend that you place an order first that way It'll be ready when you get there.

I've been wanting to try the Local Fry for a while now and we finally made it in as we were in the…read moreHamden neighborhood of Baltimore. The fry selection is amazing and the service was quick! We got the taco fries and loved them. As noted, there isn't much indoor seating area, but there are several picnic benches outside to enjoy your selection. I want to go back and try all the fries and some chicken next time.

Walked in to Ekiben, and felt the vibes immediately! Playlist was jamming and the art on the wall…read moreresonated with my childhood! I got this recommendation from a colleague who is a Maryland native and decided to check it out for lunch and it did not disappoint! Everything on the menu looked good, but I decided to get out of my normal bowl-love and try noodles. Also, I love tempura vegetables in general so had to try the tempura broccoli. The tempura broccoli barely made it back to the hotel because I finish half of it in the car. The tofu was the perfect crispness, and the noodles were the perfect spicy oily deliciousness. Not to mention, the sparkling Yuzu white peach drink. I was disappointed when I realize that this was Maryland-native beverage and I probably won't be able to get this back in Atlanta. We will definitely be back! Ps: service was quick and easy! It's takeout vibes with a little bit of indoor seating, but everyone was welcoming and gave me great recommendations

The Tacklebox is everything I remembered and more! The catfish was perfectly crispy on the outside,…read moretender and flaky on the inside, and the combination of fresh veggies, rice, and signature sauces made every bite incredible. A huge thank you to the Ekiben team for bringing the Tacklebox back, even if only for a limited time. It's been missed, and you definitely made a lot of longtime fans happy. I hope this amazing dish finds its way back to the menu again in the future it's truly one of the best meals in Baltimore! 10/10. If you haven't tried it yet, don't wait!

such a unique dining experience! really beautiful environment and so much to see!…read more i looove that they have tons of vegetarian and vegan options! i got the asparagus and potato cake tower. the food and the service was okay. my dish was a oddly sweet? but the beauty of the diner makes up for that.

Food and service was good. Ambiance and esthetics was definitely different and an experience to say…read morethe least. My husband had their Caesar salad and it is was delicious. Would I go again? Probably not. It is an acquired taste kind of restaurant. The vibe gave creepy to me but the food was delicious.

From the historic building housing Ture Chesapeake to the design OF the restaurant, it was the…read morebeginning of an experience. Phenomenal wait staff. The manager gave us the history and answered so many questions. The bar staff 10/10!! So the high note was definitely an amazing meal! The bone marrow made my LIFE. Everything was incredible. HIGHLY RECOMMEND

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.

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.