One of the best meals I've had in Baltimore! And the service is exceptional!…read more Oleum is an upscale vegan restaurant with a large variety of menu options. Our server, Josie, went above and beyond to take care of us. She provided excellent recommendations and was super friendly and attentive! We ordered the Batata Harra, Saltat Marrakech, and the Stuffed Dates for apps. All of them were incredible, but the Saltat was so refreshing and the Dates truly stole the show. The creamy ricotta filling with red pepper sauce was to die for. For mains, we shared the Lasagna and did a half and half pizza of The Gabriel and the Toum Raider. The lasagna was super savory and very filling--perfect to share! I enjoyed both pizzas, but the Gabriel was my favorite. I loved the combo of the nutty pesto and spicy Calabrian chilis. Josie brought out a cupcake for dessert to celebrate my friend's birthday, and it was probably one of the best vegan treats I've ever had! Can't wait to come back next time I'm in town!

I had a really good time at Oleum! My daughter is allergic to eggs and peanuts so I had to call…read moreahead of time to confirm these allergies could be accommodated. I had the pleasure of speaking to Tony who not only checked himself but spoke with the chef to confirm the menu was peanut free. * Note there are peanuts used in the cocktails * it was a true pleasure to have an allergy taken seriously and made us more confident to take our daughter there. The atmosphere of the restaurant was very personal and quaint, there was a high chair available for our daughter to use. All the servers were incredibly friendly and helpful. For the food we tried the stuffed dates, miso mushroom bucatini and the toum raider pizza. The stuffed dates were recommended by our waitress and they were delicious. They were both sweet, savory and a little spicy. The walnuts that topped it were a nice touch to add texture to the already soft dates, I enjoyed it a lot. The miso mushroom bucatini was also a favorite of ours as it didn't taste vegan at all to us. It was creamy and the pasta was cooked well. My daughter enjoyed this a lot. The pizza wasn't my favorite but I'm also not a huge fan of vegan cheese so that is my fault but the miso mushroom bucatini was truly so delicious. Overall I really enjoyed the experience, the service was impeccable and I would definitely visit here again!

Just order in person! I placed an order ahead and it was done about 15 minutes after I was told to…read morepick it up; fine for me, but a few of the doordashers were getting irritated their order took so long. In the meantime, people who walked in got their order almost immediately. The food was totally fine (I got the crispy rice bowl with tofu instead of chicken), very flavorful and a little spicy, in a good way-- but the efficiency was a bit off, as other people have said. I'll be back, but in person to order!

Shout out to the Manager Brandon & Team at Sweetgreen on Fleet Street in Bmore! This is my second…read moretime at this location & receiving great service, food & drink. I brought a good friend with me this time around & he agreed. This salad bowl is called the Chicken Sesame Crunch (subbed chicken with roasted tofu, added avocado & quinoa); ginger green drink. DELICIOUS!! I will be back. Thanks again for a good experience.

Hands down best chicken shawarma in town! We came here on a…read morebusy Saturday and food was served fresh, prompt and hit the spot! Very student-friendly and perfect for health care folks like me who need fresh, healthy food in a rush!

The food is beyond good! Everything on the menu is fresh and so delicious. It's a great mix of…read moreHalal/Mex fusion and the price is unbeatable for the amount of food you receive. My all time favorite is the Power Bowl. The Falafels are extremely good and don't miss out on the pita and Hummus side. The owner goes out of his way to provide great food and the kitchen was the cleanest of them all. This place is only a block and a half from the John Hopkins Hospital... don't miss an opportunity to pickup some great food!

second time visiting this location. First time was fair to…read morerate it I would have gave it a 2 1/2 star. No one helped me for my first time visiting I wasn't greeted which left me confused on what to do or what sense did honegrow mean.? But service was quick and correct. Nice staff it seemed but again had no real interaction till I asked. This visit I give 4.5 couldn't give it that unfortunately so had to give a 5 Riley and Craig from the door Made an immediate connection with me and made it easy to ask questions and not feel wrong. I was greeted by craig as soon as I walked in He even ran food to a table.? Do yall do that here.?? If so great piece to a great hospitality touchpoint and treating guest amazing.! Will be back for sure and I hope these two are still here! Commend them on this guests having a memory and leaving with that feeling your company I'm sure stands for.!

CRAIG (night shift) was so helpful and made our experience great!! Craig definitely went above and…read morebeyond!

Finally made it to Water for Chocolate and I had an AMAZING experience. The restaurant is small and…read morecozy but still perfect for a date night or outing with friends. The staff were so friendly. During our visit we had two waitress checking in on us through our dinner. I went for Baltimore restaurant week and I must say I enjoyed every. I started with the spicy crab dip which came with a big piece of garlic bread. It was delicious but I do feel like the dip could have had more of a crab flavor. Next I did the Chipotle maple salmon with cilantro rice, also very delicious along with the lobster shrimp salmon belly curry. WOW! Lastly the peach creme brulee tasted more like sweet potato but that's the only thing I didn't enjoy. Would definitely go back!

So it seems like people know about this place; but I still feel like, at least for dine in, it…read morefeels like a hidden gem. We were there at 7 on a Saturday night (we were a few minutes late because we had a little trouble finding parking) and there was one other couple there and a small birthday party in the other section, but that was it. Whatever they're doing here for dine in, they need to keep doing. It's amazing. If dine in is this good, their catering must be insanely good. Service was wonderfully attentive. We both did the retaurant week menu, which is a great deal for $45 per person. Between us, we got the Maple salmon, Teriyaki chicken (with truffle oil pommes frites), "unconventional Caesar" salad, chicken dumplings appetizer and Sweet potato bread pudding for dessert. Everything was honestly amazing and so tasty. The chicken was succulent and pulled apart easily and the fries were delightful. My wife loved her salmon. Our appetizers were great. The bread pudding too. We will be back! If you're around their neck of the woods, go. One post-script note:The menu is a bit tricky to look at online, because you have to download it to your phone/tablet/computer first, and that's just a smidge fiddly if you peruse prior to showing up. But that's not a Water For Chocolate thing, that's a technology thing.

Excellent NYC-style halal cart located behind the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health (corner of…read moreN. Washington and McElderry), open from ~11 AM - 2 PM on weekdays. Serves delicious grilled meat on rice and in pitas. As of 7/14/2020, the food truck is still open for business. Get the grilled minced lamb ("gyro") on rice. The meat is tender, not at all dry, and also not greasy. The rice is a mix of white basmati rice, and red (spiced with harissa?) basmati rice. The texture of the basmati rice is perfect and tender -- not at all dry, or mushy and overcooked. Both the white sauce and the red sauce are good here -- get both. The white sauce is absolutely delicious, and the red sauce is spicy enough to add good flavor but not so spicy that your mouth is on fire, even if you get a lot. The tomatoes are fresh and the lettuce is crisp -- no limp lettuce here. Portions are extremely generous. A tray of grilled lamb with salad and red-and-white (spiced with harissa?) basmati rice costs ~$8.50 and is enough food for 2 meals. The grilled chicken ("shawarma") on rice is also good, but IMO the lamb is better. Also, the middle-aged man who works in the cart is super nice :) I On some weekends and some nights, he's around 901 S Bond St.

Good gyro truck! Everything is decently priced; it's not too expensive, but it's not like absurdly…read morecheap either. The food is really tasty too with nothing to complain about flavor or texture-wise. You get a free soda too! The portion is large enough to not leave you starving for dinner, but I could easily finish it in one sitting. It's also my own personal preference, but the one thing that bothered me is that you might get too little salad with your meat with rice. I like having a mix of meat/rice/salad in one bite, but I often ran out of salad before the meat and rice (proportion was like 3/4 meat over rice, 1/4 salad). Person was very pleasant. Overall, a place I would recommend going to on lunch break :)

Ekiben is a fusion of Asian and Ethiopian cuisine with a twist. It's located in the Fells Point…read morearea in Baltimore. It's a little bit tricky to find as the main sign is up as a sign which can be easy to miss. The space is intimate with limited self serve seating. They also have outdoor seating as well. Started out with the Crab Rangoon which was crunchy and crispy, filled with the Rangoon. The neighborhood bird was voted best chicken sandwich in Baltimore and I can see why. The sandwich is on a steam bun which had a sweetness to it. The chicken thigh is large and filling, seasoned well and goes well with the mayo, pickles and herbs. The crispy shrimp bowl came with fried shrimp lying on a bed of basmati rice, some pickled vegetables and herbs. Definitely have to mix all your ingredients together to get the maximum flavor. The Yuzu drinks were refreshing. The white peach flavor was delicious. Overrall the meal came up to $66 with a 20% tip. Seemed like a lot of people order online for pick up. There is no parking lot just gotta find street parking which was not difficult to locate.

Review is for takeout only!…read more I ordered the FAMOUS Maryland softie sandwich a few days in advance! I'm so glad I did because I heard it sells out fast. This sandwich is pricey at ~$40. My friend and I split the cost since we were planning on having a second lunch after this lol. The sandwich is a crab cake + softshell crab on a very soft bao bun. It was pretty good but it was alittle lukewarm since we were late for our pick up (so our bad). Very good sandwich with delectable flavors with the crab cake full of meat and the crunchiness of the softshell crab. Pretty solid sandwich! Im not sure if its worth the price point but I appreciated as is.

This place is getting five stars for the food and the service. The plates are subtle and innovative…read moretwists on some classics as well as tried a true brunch and breakfast items. I was just in a convo at work about sweet potatoes and I gave my very non-popular assessment that I don't think the nutritional difference is enough to move me from a traditional potato. Let me tell you, I ate my words this weekend because the Chorizo and hash made me do a complete 180. The sweet potatoes made this classic dish even better! The sweet and savory of the dish was perfection. Accompanied by a glass of sparkling wine and my brunch was complete! My husband had the veggie omelet and really appreciated the kale swap for a traditional veggie omelet that would include spinach. We both cleaned our plates- portion size was perfect. I would definitely stop by this place next time I am in town. It was the perfect brunch before walking through Patterson Park to enjoy the kite festival.

Great neighborhood spot just off the park. It's a cozy, casual atmosphere with great outdoor…read moreseating in the summer time. Their menu is always fantastic - I almost always order off their specials menu. Does not disappoint. I often come here for NFL games because their bar is nice and laid back.