Falls Road Carry Out

Always a great time to grab fresh and indulgent meals at The Food Market…read more Parking can be a little tight some nights but the service is typically very quick and reliable. I like to come during happy hour and times when I'm impressing my friends. I highly recommend you stop in.

New Sunday Special offering from the Food Market! Your choice of steak, two sides and a sauce for…read morebetween $50-70. Me and my date split a 10oz ribeye, lobster Mac and baked potato (not a standard bake potato fyi) and added fried lobster tail. Everything was SO GOOD!!!

Bar area

Big Crab Cake

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Huevos Carnitas

The Local Fry

4.3(510 reviews)

0.4 mi•Hampden

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.

All of their food is simply amazing. It's one of the hidden gems of Baltimore and a must try for…read moreanyone in the area. The favorite is catfish asada fries and hot old bay bone in wings (hard fried, extra sauce). They have the best in the city.

Kitchen

Korean BBQ Cheese Steak

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Signature Banh mi fries with catfish, kewpie sauce on the side.

Avenue Kitchen & Bar

3.7(505 reviews)

0.6 mi•Hampden

Had a great Bachelorette brunch here. The food was great, best Branzino I've ever tasted! The…read morecatfish was also delicious. Chicken and waffles were good, but the chicken had a different flavor that I wasn't used to. Not bad, but different. My sis had the vegan burger and loved and she's not vegan! Service was great considering our large party. The DJ had us singing more than eating! Great vibes! Highly recommend this place. Will be back when im back in town.

I came here for an event, and it was live! The energy was great…read more Parking was definitely a challenge -- I had to park around the corner on a residential street. The venue itself was clean and nicely decorated. I ordered the Chicken Quesadilla, which was tasty. I did have to wait at the bar for a while as it was being prepared. I wish it had been cut into slices and served with more sour cream. Overall, it was a pretty good experience!

I promised only to eat a little

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Tequila sunrise mimosa

Brick Bistro Hampden

4.1(22 reviews)

0.1 mi•Hampden

I would only recommend this place to a very specific audience. If you are a smoker: hookah,…read moremarijuana, cigars, or anything similar. This may be for you. However, if you cannot tolerate the smell of smoke or have an upper respiratory condition such as asthma or bronchitis, I strongly advise against going. I did enjoy the concept of the space. Each group has its own private pod equipped with a television, overhead speakers, mood lighting, and comfortable seating, allowing you to have your own relaxed kickback-style gathering. The food available for purchase was good, though when I visited the menu was limited, and they had run out of dessert. That was disappointing; however, the owner was kind enough to comp us for the missing dessert, which I appreciated. Be aware that the atmosphere can get a bit rowdy, depending on the guests in nearby pods. There is also a BYOB option, which my group and I fully took advantage of. Unfortunately, I left smelling heavily of smoke in my hair, clothes, and even my purse absorbed the odor. I would recommend improved ventilation or the use of air purifiers or humidifiers in the rooms. I will not be returning.

I am on the fence about my score. Here's why; the food is excellent, but they need to improve in…read moreevery other area of service. I was prepared to overlook the deficiencies, until they declined to mention the private room upcharge, I saw it on the tab and asked. It's tucked around a corner. We went in the evening and it was dark. There was NO One to greet diners at the entrance, we had to look for people for help and resorted to asking other diners. The host/hostess area is dark and not clearly identifiable. The staff and owner are very nice. The owner directed the server to take us to a private room, since we were first time patrons, but failed to mention the upcharge, which was significant. It was a holiday, so the menu was pre-set with a flat charge. We had to ask, no one volunteered the pricing, it wasn't indicated on the special menu. The service was extremely slow, even for a holiday. We waited excessively for everything. It took more than a half hour for our dinner order to be taken, after we consumed our appetizer/salad. No check-in, no refill ask , but it was a holiday, so... But they were all very nice and courteous. The private room concept was awesome. I was planning to return with a larger party. There is a TV and music in the rooms, temperature controlled. Really nice concept. I would have let everything go and still returned to the facility, but for the failure to inform of the $100 upcharge, which the hostess did discount down to $50, because she "knew they didn't mention it" beforehand. It had happened before. Im really salty about that. That is a failure on the owner. My other safety concern is that the entrance should be better monitored/staff attended when patrons are in private rooms with limited to of line of sight to the entrance or open area.

Wine rack

Stuffed French toast

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Games

Miss Shirley's Cafe, Roland Park

4.2(1.4k reviews)

0.6 mi•Keswick

Always a great experience! Delicious food and drinks. Staff and management are so attentive and…read moreensure your experience is excellent.

Still legit after all these years! Best devilled eggs,…read morechicken and waffles that I've had this far north. Service was great as well.

Seating

Shrimp on grits with fried green tomatoes

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Exterior front entrance

Petit Louis Bistro

4.3(479 reviews)

0.9 mi•Roland Park

This is go to celebration place in town. Amazingly delicious French cuisine which is hard to find…read morein Baltimore area. The servers are always polite and attentive. You will love the cozy atmosphere with hint of French historical vibe. Any meal is a winner there. This place is always packed so make sure to reserve a table.

Food: French onion soup is incredible. Mussels were delicious - was surprised it didn't come with…read moretoasted bread but then learned their delicious, crunchy table bread is free and unlimited refills. Beef bourguignon was tasty, but heavy. Pork chop was just ok, but the mustard sauce it came with was amazing. French fries almost shoestring, nice and crispy. Extensive wine menu. Per the waitress's recommendation we got the chocolate mousse and it was divine; light, creamy, with homemade whipped cream. Service: we had at least 4 people take various orders and plates, very attentive. Ambiance: cute, Parisian street lamps indoors vibes; on a Friday night it was quite loud.

Inside

Champignons

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Wicked Sisters

TRISTAN is AMAZING! I loved his energy as soon as we walked in. I loved his cocktails that he made,…read moreand I love his sense of humor! He is going to be an awesome asset to wicked sisters. It was my first time going there this past Wednesday, and he perfectly crafted my drinks. I literally love him. I will only come back for him. Lol Oh and the food was amazing.

Vegan burger was not of good texture. It was made solely if chickpeas. Very mushy, not flavorful…read moreand well over priced

1.3 mi•Johns Hopkins Homewood

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Gertrude's

3.8(517 reviews)

An absolute must for so many reasons! The location, off…read moreCharles St (Hopkins, Loyola, Towson universities). In the actual Baltimore Art Museum so aesthetically soothing, with a beautiful garden off the restaurant. And Gertrude's crab cakes-whether on a bun or with hollandaise are delicious. Actual Crab! Tracy was our server and she on top of everything, from water refill to separate to go bags. We highly recommend Gertrude's as a nice treat from the norm!

The ambience is a pleasant extension of the museum. The paint color ways,…read moreevening candles, and artwork set a lovely mood. The fruit salad with pistachio tasted fresh. The lamb was well done and not medium to medium well; the arugula and fingerling potatoes were fresh yet there was not a lot of seasoning. The vegan toasted coconut ice cream and the raspberry rhubarb crumble with strawberry ice cream as a tweak were incredible and very satisfying. Reservations recommend. Was not perfect, but was enjoyable. Grace was a wonderful server as well.

An airy, inviting space.

Hummus Plate

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Beyond Burger

La Cuchara

4.2(487 reviews)

0.5 mi•Woodberry

INCREDIBLE food! So many different things you can get and all of it was good. We tried a bunch of…read moretheir pintxos and all of it was good. The ambiance is really excellent. And our waiter was phenomenal, professional and also very friendly. Would recommend for sure.

Finding this restaurant can prove difficult...if your GPS lands you at the back of the building…read morekeep going around. If you lands you at the train tracks, yes that tiny road leads to La Cuchara. Prompt greeting by the host and very attentive service throughout our dining experience. I enjoyed all appetizers (Pintxos) but my absolute favorite was the beef empanada, it was so full of flavor. The tapas potatoes and salad were very tasty too. I had the rainbow trout for entree, for which the cuts were coming up short so they asked if shrimp was ok to add. I enjoyed the flavor of the shrimp, but I think the fish lacked seasoning- it was the only plate I didn't enjoy. Had the Aim to spark cocktail, a very well balanced drink! I'd visit again!

Inside view

Roasted Beets, Smoked Chèvre, Pistachio Dukkah, Passionfruit Vinaigrette

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Environment

Rocket to Venus

3.5(363 reviews)

0.8 mi•Hampden

Rocket to Venus has decent, casual American bar faire with some twists, at a good value for the…read moreneighborhood. I got the Korean burger, a cheeseburger with kimchi, and my date opted for the bánh mì sandwich with blackened catfish. Both were pretty good, but I felt like there could definitely have been a bit more zest to the Korean burger, as the kimchi on its own, didn't quite stand up to the burger and bun to give it a particularly unique or distinct flavor. I'll give a light recommendation to give it a try, but didn't feel like it was something out of this world. Between the two items we ordered, I would definitely recommend the bánh mì. The menu offers a number of vegan and vegetarian options, if that's your thing, and the beer and cocktail list was fairly impressive, with a good number of ales on top, and a much broader selection of cans and bottles. The cocktail list looked interesting, with a number of staples, but I didn't delve in for a try. The service model is ordered at the bar, with food brought out later. I was rather surprised that the default tips when I cashed out were 2025 and 30%, given that there aren't really servers in the traditional sense, and it's close to a serve yourself type establishment. Not that this plays a huge role in my overall view, but when I see exorbitant suggested tips at places with minimal service, it's not something that leaves me impressed.

This was a hidden gem I never knew about! So, this all started because I decided to convince my…read morefriends to go on a made-up bar crawl! I won't tell y'all the name, so you won't take it lol. Anyway, this ended up being the first stop. First we saw Baltimore news legend Marty Bass ( we did not bother him, but still cool to see). We ordered lemon drops, old fashions and jack and ginger, which were all made to perfection. The pretzle was so good, I want another one as I type. I appreciate the staff encouraging my made up Bar crawl and giving me other recommendations to add to out adventure! Definetly going back cause I hear they have a great brunch!