I am so glad I had the opportunity to try Marie Louie Bistro during their restaurant week. I…read moredecided to order their foie gras pate, seabass with asparagus, risotto with lemon beurre blanc, and a glass of wine which was a good option instead of dessert. The first round of brioche crostini came with unexpected mold on it and when I informed our server, he took it away and brought fresh slices out. The foie gras and fig jam was quite tasty and played well. When I tell you this sea bass was cooked to perfection! I mean just that. The meat was flaky and solid with the outside perfectly seared! The risotto was very rich and I wasn't a big fan however I forced myself to eat it with the fish and it was perfectly paired along with my asparagus for the ultimate bite. I would come back just for the sea bass any day!

I was in Baltimore for only a week and I heard it's an unwritten rule somewhere that while there…read moreyou MUST have a crab cake. The crab cake here did not disappoint. I didn't want to enjoy it as a sandwich so I picked a salad off the menu and they plated it perfectly. It's an 8oz crab cake but this was a generous 8 oz. The flavor was perfect and the crab very sweet. I enjoyed it with their Pear & Blue salad $14 which was a nice mixed of greens, a poached pear with blue cheese crumbles and candied walnuts. It was very agreeable. I did not plan on enjoying dessert until he said lemon bar, "Yes please!" The service was on point and I would definitely visit this local restaurant again if travels bring me to Baltimore. Thank you for a wonderful dinner.

Staying in the hotel and this place rocks. I love the decor…read more Love the bar tenders. Super funny and friendly. Sitting here enjoying a great coffee. This is a wonderful start to the day. I mean it really good normal coffee.

This is a beautiful space. It has warm, brown, high gloss walls, low lighting, and a mix of cozy…read moretables for two, couches, and rattan armchairs with accent tables. It feels less like you're in a restaurant and more like you're having breakfast in the parlor of a wealthy distant relative. We stopped by for breakfast and were impressed by the cold pressed juice menu. The High Achiever and Beach Bum juices tasted exactly as we expected, based on their descriptions, and were chilled and pulp free. The yogurt parfait was light and fresh and had a great mix of fruit, honey, and granola, while the breakfast sandwich was executed perfectly, with super sagey, almost gamey sausage. The menu is small, but what they do have they do very well.

Me and my crew go here sometimes to get "Our French On" before we hit up some of the clubs in…read moreBaltimore. I freakin love this place. I don't know much about french culture other then french fries, but this place has got it all. Nice staff! Very exotic foods! Oh La La

What an incredible spot on so many levels. My friend brought me here to enjoy their varied…read morewhiskey selection, craft beers on tap, and cozy architecture. We split a flatbread which was on happy hour special. The dough was perfectly worked, cheese was flavorful, as were the mushrooms on top. The sauce was a bit too sweet, but it didn't interfere with the overall taste of the flatbread which was a win. My Abbey Ale was cold, effervescent, and had a toasted biscuit finish - delicious! The dining room is beautifully appointed, intelligently lit, and the menu has varied options. I'd definitely come back for a full meal. The staff was engaging and friendly, the music was jazzy-hipster in an ambient way, and the downstairs "speakeasy" looks like the place I want to be on a Friday night with some friends. Check this place out, you'll be glad you did.

Before our flight home, we came here with a reservation so we could grab a meal before heading to…read morethe airport. When we arrived, we were seated right away, but it seemed like there were very few staff working--possibly only one waiter. It took about 10 minutes before we finally had to flag him down just to place our order. The food then took around 25-30 minutes to come out, which felt very long since we were on a tight schedule for our flight. When the food finally arrived, I ordered the macaroni and cheese, and unfortunately it was the worst mac and cheese I've ever had. I don't want to be mean, but it was very bland and really needed salt. My sister surprisingly liked it, but it just wasn't for me at all. The rest of my family did enjoy their meals, and I thought the fries were decent, just lightly seasoned. My mom especially liked the grilled cheese. The waiter himself was nice and kept our drinks refilled, so I don't think the long wait was entirely his fault. The restaurant is very cute inside with cozy, old-style vibes and festive Christmas decorations, which I really liked. However, between the long wait times, the limited menu, and my disappointing mac and cheese, I wouldn't recommend that dish. Overall, it's a charming place, but the service was too slow for us--especially when trying to catch a flight.

We came to check the restaurant out on a Thursday for restaurant week. While some things went good…read more Other things unforunately missed the mark. What went well: Though there was only one waiter who also was serving as the bartender, the service was quite good. She checked on us a few times and kept us informed. What missed the mark: Food: Though there was only a few people in the establishment, it took over 45mins for us to get out appetizers which were shrimp cocktail and spinach artichoke dip. While they tasted good seems like a long time to wait for these ideas. When our 2nd course came out, they were both cold. We both ordered the beef short rib with mash potatoes and carrots. The mash potatoes and carrots were literally cold with the beef short rib being lukewarm. At this point we asked if they could just wrap it up for us to take home as we had been there 1.5hrs at this time. I will say when I got it home and warmed it up it was quite good. Lastly for food they missed the mark as they kept running out due to delivery/pickup options we were told. Seems crazy to me to keep filling takeout orders if you already offered it to those sitting in the restaurant but hey. Not sure we will be back but we may give it another try since the food at least did have a good taste.

So, we arrived at the Speakeasy around 7pm. They were just opening for the evening. We did have to…read morefind the door (like most speakeasys) but once we called, one of the staff (gosh, I don't remember his name) met us on our walk to flag us in the right direction (green flag 1). Next was the entry: nice music, nice ambience, beautifully decorated (green flag 2). The green flags just kept coming. We had such an amazing time eating and talking the with staff, that we took very few photos. The bartender/server/comedian/all around cool human, Symphony, was AMAZING!!! The Owner, Monica, came over and talked to us. We told her that we drove in from DC, just to be there that evening. I had a smoky Bourbon Bloom, the truffle frites and cognac wings-delish! My two sisters had the restaurant week specials that came with a meat, two sides and dessert; they both cleaned their plates. This never happens! There was nothing left on the plates or in the glasses! 50/10!!! The whole situation was just a really cool vibe! We will CERTAINLY return! 3 entrees, 3 drinks, 1 soda around 188$ with 18% gratuity included. Let me just double say, these wings alone are worth a return trip! I have NEVER had wings that tasted like those. But that team, the team is TOP TIER! Sooooo good!

What a wonderful evening at The Prime Rib on Calvert Street! One of my friends gave us a gift…read morecertificate as a wedding gift that was purchased literally the night before the DC location closed after 50 years. We were so happy that the Baltimore location honored it, and they made our dual birthday and wedding celebration feel so special. From the second we arrived, GM Mark took great care of us. We started with drinks at the bar, where the team was so warm and gave fantastic food suggestions. Mark then surprised us with a lovely, secluded two-top table featuring the iconic high-back chairs brought over from the DC restaurant - a detail I absolutely loved! Our server, Darcel, was phenomenal. He was extremely attentive, personable, and shared some great history about the restaurant while keeping our entire meal perfectly paced. The food was incredible: The Prime Rib Steak: Cooked to an absolute perfect medium-rare. They kindly asked if we'd like it sliced before bringing it out, which we jumped on, and it came out served beautifully. The Sides: We shared the lobster mac and cheese (my husband LOVED!), a half order of the world-famous onion rings, and the steak fries. Everything arrived hot and completely hit the spot. Dessert: We finished with the gala apple pie topped with ice cream, which was out of this world. Thank you to Mark, Darcel, and everyone who made our night so memorable. We'll definitely be back!

Pulled up to the Prime Rib bar to celebrate my birthday. Service can be relaxed a bit sometimes but…read morethat's part of the draw at the bar, in my personal opinion. Despite PR being a fancy place, the bar vibe makes it feel like a neighborhood haunt. I enjoyed the deviled eggs, shrimp cocktail, potato skins, and house salad for my meal. It was the perfect amount of food. The complimentary birthday sundae was an extra sweet treat from the staff. Thanks for making my birthday a bit brighter!

The Chesapeake omelette was phenomenal. One of the best things I've eaten in a while! Our server…read morewas great. Beautiful restaurant. Food was so good I dined there again the next day.

We were staying at the Lord Baltimore Hotel around the corner and since our hotel did not have a…read morerestaurant, it was quite convenient to come to the Kimpton Hotel. Since it was New Year's eve, there were few patrons or maybe this is the usual scene? Don't know. But there are some comfy couches by the front in which a young couple with a baby was nursing. Another couple was just finishing up dinner and started to head out. We were the only two diners for about 20 minutes before another couple came in for dinner. There were also about two or three people at the bar. So basically a very quiet place. No one at the hostess stand, only a woman at the bar. She eventually sat us and took our order. Things were slow but not so slow that I would complain. I would surmise that most of the staff was off that evening. Food was also slow in coming so there might have been a small crew in the kitchen as well. We ordered the mezze appetizer. Nothing to rave about. It was just a plate with vegetables and hummus. We both got the wagyu burger and fries. The whole meal was quite decent. The meat was cooked to the correct temperature and the fries were crispy. It was quite filling for me. Maybe it was NYE but everything was quiet and nice.

I love baked goods and this place is so cute!…read more I do not claim to be a connoisseur of pastries, but in my humble opinion everything tastes good! I've gotten pain au chocolat, regular croissant, apple turnover, fruit tart, and more. Their croissants are my favorite--flaky but not too oily. The fruit tart could be a smidge sweeter. I've gone twice and the workers here were nice both times! Metered street parking in the area.

To start...the tart was great - and there were several other options that caught my eye that I'd…read morecertainly try again if I find myself back at Patisserie Poupon. The space itself is very tiny. There are two tables and while I sat for a while to work and another person was sitting there on a work call, it didn't feel like the space was actually meant for people to sit and enjoy. It is definitely more of a grab-and-go place, and I think maybe why people feel put off by the "welcome" they received. I went in wanting a tart and a space to sit during a rainstorm, and that's what I got.

We stopped by Mera Kitchen Collective for lunch on our drive to Philly, and I'm so glad we did…read more The food was fresh, flavorful, and they had plenty of great vegetarian options. We shared the cauliflower appetizer, which was delicious, and I ordered the falafel sandwich while my husband enjoyed the grilled chicken kebab. Everything was well-priced and came out quickly, even during the busy lunch rush. The staff were friendly, and I really loved the community-driven mission behind the restaurant, it made the whole experience feel even more special. Parking can be a little tricky, but it's manageable and well worth it. I'd definitely recommend stopping by if you're in Baltimore!

I had read a bunch of excellent reviews for Mera but our visit was unfortunately disappointing. We…read moretried the: - popular crispy cauliflower. It was fine but just very bland. Adding hot sauce helped. - plantain and avocado bowl: also so-so. Nothing terrible but nothing great. Somewhat bland as well. - goat barbacoa. Tough and dry. Maybe we ordered the wrong thing here that nobody had ordered in a while but the goat was supposed to be braised but was just very tough and very dry (and bland). We had a disappointing visit which seems to be an outlier given all the other reviews.