Me and a friend stopped in to Sally O's for their popping happy hour deals which includes $7 specialty drinks, small plate bites, beer, etc. and we were both pleasantly surprised! The decor of the place is very trendy with the led signs and jungle print wallpaper, like a Gen Z take on Margaritaville lol. Our hostess was an absolute doll! She was so sweet and attentive, the place wasn't super busy when we came but multiple people checked on us to make sure we were enjoying ourselves but definitely not in an overbearing way. We both started with the pineapple white sangria which was DELICIOUS. It was perfect for these warm spring afternoons. They also have a very extensive wine list which I'll be checking out next time. I ordered the "Your Favorite Wings" and wow they actually lived up to the name. You can't tell from the picture but the wings were HUGE and had this lovely grill to them that made them crispy but still juicy. I got extra of the Peruvian sauces on the side cause if you know, you know ;) and it was perfect. The portion size was also big, I was so happy I was able to take some home. My friend ordered the MD blue catfish and she enjoyed it at first, it was a lil heavy handed on the breading but the flavor was nice. However, the potatoes and asparagus underneath were def on the oily and saltier side, especially with the sauce that comes on top. A brighter/fresher vegetable option would work best with the meal since it's already so heavy. The portion size for the fish was also hefty which is always a plus for me. Overall, the service is friendly and I get the vibe that the residents near by visit this place regularly. Don't let the outside fool you, this place is the spot for an after work treat. read more

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This is a solid 4.6! Wings: 10/10 Truly so good! Great flavor and mix of textures! Fries: 10/10 - well seasoned and truffled at that! I could have sworn it had notes of Zatar season but nope just Rosemary and deliciousness. Bacon wrapped trout: 7/10 - good but underwhelming. Should have got the burger Hash brown caviar: 10/10 Drinks are also 10/10 read more

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I came here during restaurant week and the food was amazing. I got the french onion soup, dry aged ribeye and caramel chocolate tart. The steak was superb and it comes with a ton of fries and green beans. I definitely recommend dining here. Make reservations because they get booked pretty quickly. read more

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This place was amazing! The atmosphere is very welcoming. The bartender was so nice and had my order ready. My food was hot and delicious

Sally O's is one of our favorite restaurants in the city! It has become such a wonderful addition to Highlandtown, and truly has had a hand in making the neighborhood as fun and lively as it is! The food is always great, our favorites include the Sally Mac (with the Shishito Pepper app when they're in season), the Steak (seriously the best green beans I've ever had), and any version of the duck in any season never misses. The cocktail menu is always exciting and has something for everyone, and I appreciate their unique wine options as I always like to try something different. If all of this wasn't enough to sell you, the staff is the best. They're always kind and go out of their way to be helpful. We love Sally O's! read more

Absolutely love this spot we found in Baltimore! The vibe is very relaxed and I love the plants and flowers throughout the restaurant. Restaurant service was great and the food was even more amazing! Who knew pork grinds could taste so good, Mac and cheese- fantastic, and drink was on point! Highly recommend Sally O's! read more

Sally O's - Pork cracklings and strawberry daiquiri! So far so really good! - Bars Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

We met two friends for dinner at Sally O's this past weekend, and we had a great time. When we ate there (March 2021), they were doing outdoor dining only, so we had a reservation for one of their outside tables. It was a slightly chilly night (they don't have heaters), but it was a lovely outdoor meal (the tables were separated by hanging material but were open air - definitely outdoor!). We made a reservation ahead of time on Opentable, which I recommend since there isn't a lot of seating available right now without outdoor dining only at the restaurant during COVID. The service was fantastic! Our server gave us great advice on drinks (even letting me taste something not on the printed menu)! He was lovely throughout, and he made the experience special! The drinks were amazing. I had glasses of some amazing natural wines (an Austrian orange and a Hungarian dry furmint). I loved that the wine menu was divided into Easy & Familiar, Fun & Exciting, and Serious Business. I think it helps people choose a wine they're more likely to enjoy if they didn't have our amazing server (who I suspect might be the beverage director also?) helping them in person! I was also able to enjoy a glass of a strange, natural vermouth that I enjoyed with dessert that wasn't on the menu, but since the bottle was being opened, I got to enjoy a glass! My husband and our two friends enjoyed cocktails all night. I didn't taste them, but they really enjoyed them - creative and delicious. My husband ordered the crabo-nara (jumbo lump crab, red onion, garlic, bacon, thyme, egg yolk, spaghetti, parmesan, and black pepper), which was SCRUMPTIOUS. I ordered the mole fried chicken & waffles (sous vide leg quarter dredged in spicy flour with sauteed spinach, cornmeal-cheddar-scallion waffle, mole sauce, and braised oyster mushrooms), which I thought was okay, but I probably wouldn't order again. The chicken was fried beautifully and was the highlight of the dish, but the sauteed spinach seemed out of place to me (on top of a crispy waffle, it was kind of tasteless and watery), I didn't taste the mole sauce much at all (I was expecting a sauce with more flavor, and I don't recall mushrooms on the dish at all (if they were there, I didn't notice them). For dessert, I tried the chocolate pudding cup (dark chocolate pudding with salted caramel, graham cracker crumble, and whipped cream) - I was all about that graham cracker crumble in the pudding! It was a good dessert and a good way to end the meal! Overall, it was a wonderful meal. The service was above and beyond, and the drinks were fantastic. While my entree wasn't my favorite dish, the food overall was very good as well. I'd be happy to enjoy another meal (and more drinks!!!) at Sally O's again! read more

Sally O's - Crab-Onara (jumbo lump crab, red onion, garlic, bacon, thyme, egg yolk, spaghetti, Parmesan, black pepper) - outdoor dining 3.13.2021 - Bars Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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The drinks were delicious and so was the food. Had an amazing bartender who explained the drinks and helped me on a shitty date. I will definitely return. read more

Sally O's - Bartender explained this drink to me as my date kept recommending it. He wouldn't serve me the drink unless I consented to it. Thank you! - Bars Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Gonna cut to the chase and say that Sally O's makes the BEST impossible burger that I have ever had. I ordered it mostly because I wasn't too fond of the other vegetarian entree, and I honestly was not expecting much. I was pleasantly surprised to see that it was perfectly seasoned. The portions are also huge, and I personally love having leftovers. It's like meal prepping but without the actual prepping. The truffle fries were also super good and you can actually taste the truffle, unlike the many other "truffle" fries that I've had in the past. I literally spend $30 the following week to have their impossible burger delivered to me. I am unashamed! 10/10 My friends and I got the burrata starter and it was delicious, but you can't go wrong with burrata. I had the brownie sundae with coffee ice cream for dessert and it was also pretty good! They make the ice cream in house. The service was also great! Our waiters were funny and sociable and were also very knowledgeable about the menu. When the waiter was taking our order, I remember him saying "we don't serve underseasoned food here" and he was totally right. TLDR; The waiters are trustworthy. The interior of the restaurant looked cool, but we opted for outdoor seating because 1) the weather was nice and 2) COVID. Each table was separated by a wall, so the outdoor seating felt private. When I return, I would dine outdoors again. LOVE THIS PLACE :) read more

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Everyone raves about this place so I was super excited to visit but I was disappointed but my visit. Everything was good but not great, nothing calling my name to visit again. We visited for restaurant week and the menu was broad and had a lot of options. The appetizers were my favorite part but the main courses and dessert were just okay. They carbonara got so much rave online but the crab tasted meh. read more

Visited sally o's shortly after their opening and am so happy to have this new spot in town! Sally O's redesigned an old bar space into a plant inspired, sleek restaurant and bar. We dined outside and felt it was safely distanced for covid. The menu was a refreshing sight in the Baltimore restaurant scene! They had many American style tapas on the menu for sharing. In fact, we had a hard time choosing just a few! We loved the Mac and cheese, beet salad, and brisket tacos. Entrees also looked delicious, with fresh twists on American favorites. They were just starting when I visited and had a rather limited cocktail selection, but the one we ordered was great! They also had a beer and wine list and I loved the unique wine I ordered! Service was friendly and helpful with recommendations. Will absolutely be back! read more

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Made reservations on a weeknight for date night. Was really excited because I am a huge Top Chef fan. Plus the crabonara sounded amazing. Got to the restaurant right at reservation time. We were sat immediately. Our server was named Brian I think . He was hospitable, noted the little things (like my boyfriend needing a steak knife), and made sure we had plenty of water. Hats off for great front of the house experience. He did let us know the crabanara was sold out for the night. Which I was super bummed about. They were also out of bread pudding - since the weekend - which my BF was looking forward to. So we got the wings to start. I got the clammich and he got the ribeye and we split some biscuits. The ribeye was cooked spot on. It was very tasty and didn't even need the steak sauce it was served with. The amount of carrots were a bit ridiculous but were tasty. There were also way too many truffle fries. But the fries for both were great. Well seasoned, hot crispy. The clammich was ok. The clams themselves were seasoned really well, flavorful without being salty but the onions were kinda stringy so it was odd to eat. Also the bread was light toasted - nice touch - but too much bread if that makes sense. The biscuits were LARGE but not good. They weren't hot, they lacked flavor and flakiness that I like with a biscuit. Really bland and in need of a good pinch of salt. They were almost a cakey consistency. We skipped dessert as the portions were large, we were full and they didn't have the bread pudding my boyfriend so wanted. I would go back though to try the crabanara. read more

This is my second time having Sally O's for dinner and I will say the food is pretty dang good. My recent trip here our table ordered the wings and the burrata for appetizers and both were delicious. The wings were a little spicy on the back end but I love spice so I didn't mind and the burrata was creamy and served with roasted butternut squash and rosemary bread. SO good. For my entree I ordered the smash burger and oh my goodness it was heaven. We were having too much fun trying all the food so I didn't get any pictures but I highly recommend the smash burger. It's the bomb. Staff was also super attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. And on a side note the decor is so cute!! read more

First, the food was fabulous! Walked in and were greeted by the bartender who sat us down and provided information on seating on the happy hour menu and informed us of the happy hour drink specials. The menu had vegan options which was great. we had the focaccia sandwich in which the bread alone you could eat without the apples and cheese stuffed into the bread. Next up the Burrta with fresh beef tomatoes seasoned well with basil and olive oil along with slices of the focaccia bread slightly toasted. Mm Mm good! Also, the tempura squash was fried perfectly with the right amount of seasoning. My non-veggie friend may have converted to eating more vegetables based on this one dish. This is a great neighborhood spot with a chill vibe friendly service and good drinks. Make sure you stop by. read more

Have made it out to Sally O's a few times since my last review. Place is worth the first inconvenience! The smash burger is a must have. The cocktails are fantastic. The ambience is tropical and inviting. They tend to rotate and create new menu items all the time, which I like. But if you don't get the smash burger, right now (Nov 2022) the two things to have that I love are the Lobster Risotto and the Crabanara. Lobster is cubed in chunks over a bed of creamy risotto. The crabanara is as it sounds- a light creamy crab sauce with noods, pan seared bacon and heaping mounds of crab on top. Can't go wrong with this place. read more

This is the hidden gem of the hidden gem! Located in the heart of Highlandtown, Sally O's is the one you have been needing in your life! The low key vibe, great customer service and even better food is a must. I had been wanting to try Sally O's for a while and decided to do so this past Friday. It did not disappoint at all. The first step that impressed me was the fact that they were so accommodating with moving my reservation around. I know how busy they are and the fact that they did that was the first great gesture. Upon arrival we got seated immediately and were greeted then served water before our waiter came. They have a great variety of cocktails and mock tails to choose from. We started with the Queso-Tacos and Brussels ! Wow ! Wow! I could eat both of those daily lol! I'm obsessed and want one now actually lol . I ordered the crab cabonara which I cleaned the plate ( very rare) lol and my love ordered the duck which he said was the best duck his ever had. We then finished off with the dessert ughh my favorite part lol! Of course I had to try infamous cake and we also had the brownie which was out of this world!! I love the coffee homemade ice cream as well! I am so excited to go back and try more of this amazing menu!! I would recommend this restaurant if you are wanting a chill night out, group dinner or just because! 10/10! Highly recommend! read more

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Delicious food, great service, and a wonderful atmosphere! This place is a hidden gem. read more

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My partner and I really like this place. Good cocktail selection, good rotating appetizer selection, and great smashburger :) the burrata is always a favorite as well, whichever variety they have on their app menu at the moment. The pizza variety they have right now is delicious. I will say we keep it reasonably priced by splitting an entree and some apps (although we hurt ourselves by always splurging on some drinks lol) but if ordering drinks, an app, and an entree for each person, this place would get quite pricey quite quickly. Good vibes in the restaurant as well and while you may have to sit at the bar on a weekend night without reservations, there is usually at least a relatively short wait to sit at least at the bar read more

A popular restaurant in the Highlandtown area. When you walk in the energy is great with pink decor and bold tropical wallpaper. It's buzzy and there's pop music on in the background. Open late, it's easy to see why this is a fav in the neighborhood. Drinks: cocktails were really good! I got the murder hornet and it was a great gin based drink that's not too sweet. Decent selection of about 7-8 beers on draft and a decent selection of wines and bottled beers. Food: standard American comfort food. Rich, creamy, heavy and delicious. Unfortunately, it was also too salty. Wings as starters were the best. So so good. We got the specials, which were duck confit and crab cake stuffed porchetta. While I didn't think the seafood and pork belly would go well together, I was surprised that it did a decent job complementing. Would say it's not a dish that I would come back to again bc it was heavy. The duck confit had sweet potato gnocchi in it, which was delicious. With what tastes like a soy base, it was just too salty. Lightening up the salt would have made this dish so much better. Service: great! Friendly and made good recommendations and our server knew the menu well Reservation: recommended on weekend, it can get busy and hard to find seats, especially for large groups. read more

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I loooove love Sally O's!!! They house one of my favorite smash burgers in the city! During the "quarantine" I would order carry out and buss those burgers down in my car with no remorse! The food is always delicious when I go and the staff are friendly, attentive and very personable! Bar is first come first serve and table are for reservation which full up quickly! I gave 4 stars because of parking, Sally O's is in a residential neighborhood so if you go after a certain time then parking is pretty tight so you may have to park a block or so over and walk. Other than parking I can I really love Sally O's, it's quaint but full of personality, Love and great food!...Oh they're open late too, the bar closes at 1am and kitchen closes at midnight. read more

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As a Vegan, I get excited when I hear about new local offerings! It's tough to get my husband out of the house but we thought this would be a good early Valentine's Dinner. The space is snug with bar seating, tables, and tall tables. There's also outdoor seating. The hostess was very polite and knowledgeable. The vibes were very hipster/eclectic. The music and volume of conversations was a bit too loud for us though. My husband opted for the Smash Burger. What came out was a decent looking burger...in a PUDDLE of grease. I wouldn't exactly call it a smash burger but pretty close. My husband said it was pretty good. I wanted to try the mushroom stroganoff. I've only ever had my own. To say this dish missed the mark....ugh it made me so sad. There was an abundance of salt, stringy onions, and slimy mushrooms. The cream base was more on the watery side. I tried to eat half of it but just couldn't do it... read more

Found a cute outdoor set up at this local joint. The servers were so friendly and attentive. They were very unbothered with my puppy joining me. The restaurant week menu was diverse and really did have a good display of their menu. All the food I tried was awesome but the best was the peach cobbler with honey ice cream. It was absolutely to die for! The cast iron pan was hot with the cold ice cream melting on top was perfect for the hot night. I highly recommend! read more

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Tried this place a few months ago after driving by it a bunch of times and hearing a lot about it. Ordered online; pick-up was quick; food was fresh. My friend and I ordered: -Stuffed honeynut squash: this was a surprising favorite (to be honest, I wasn't expecting it because of the impossible sausage). It was savory, salty, sweet, spiced--a perfect mixture of flavors. -Your New Favorite Wings: these were tasty but just slightly dry (a smidge overfried). The flavors were big and bold though. If you have a low spicy tolerance, this was also a bit too spicy for my friend. -Sweetbread biscuit: I wanted to love this dish and was super excited about it, but was a little disappointed. Perhaps it was my own fault for waiting to eat it, but by the time I got to it (perhaps b/c it had cooled down?), the sweetbread was rubbery instead of the tender, soft texture I usually love of sweetbreads. The biscuit, pickled red onion, deviled egg mix/sauce, and pimento cheese were all perfect. I would try it again in the restaurant to see if it was just a fluke. -Duck breast: this was also slightly overcooked (again, could just be because of the nature of carryout), but it was well-seasoned and satisfied my duck breast craving. Fries were also great. read more

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First time here celebrating a birthday. We sat outdoors and loved the vibe. We started with the garlic and tomato prawns which simply rocked our world! We loved every bit and could totally see it being DECADENT over pasta. Next we had the beef noodle soup which was their take on pho with mint instead of cilantro. Very interesting. Then had the duck confit leg which was AMAZING! Delish. Highly recommend for a great dinner out in Highlandtown. read more

Sally O's - Cornbread dessert - Bars Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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I almost don't want to share this review to keep Sally-O's to myself but that wouldn't be fair to their exceptional chefs and staff. From Michael to Cody - everyone is so friendly and welcoming. Their smashburger (including the Impossible version) is the best you'll ever have. The whole menu is fresh and seasonal and delicious. I am obsessed with this neighborhood gem. read more

We had another amazing meal at Sally O's in April, the curated menu is fantastic. We have really been enjoying the carnitas tacos to go, delivery, and in house and the crab dip with a soft shell crab was both very meta and delicious. We love the spot and can't wait for next time read more

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We had such a fun, delicious dinner here on a Friday night. The energy was buzzing in the packed restaurant and bar but didn't feel overwhelming or chaotic. We had a reservation but had to wait for about 20-30 minutes for a table to clear up, so they comped us one of the dishes even though we didn't complain or put up a fuss at all. The drinks were great and the food did not disappoint. I thought the impossible smash burger was especially exceptional in flavor, textures, assembly, and overall bite. Their fries were crispy to go with it. Everything was very well prepared. I would highly recommend checking this place out for their happy hour or the full dinner (or both)! read more

Sally O's - Butternut Squash and Burrata cheese - Bars Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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This place has quality food for a decent price! I love coming here with my girlfriends for dinner and drinks. It's a Baltimore MUST read more

Sally O's - Steak - Bars Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Couldn't be happier to have Sally O's in the neighborhood! I've always been a fan of Jesse Sandlin (the head chef) and her food does not disappoint. I've been a few times now and the dishes are always flavorful and well-prepared. Same goes for the drinks - Shane at the bar made us the *best* espresso martinis and their cocktails are creative and delicious. The atmosphere and decor are also fun and memorable, and the price-point is great given the quantity and quality of the food. We will be back! read more

Sally O's - The atmosphere is indeed very cool - Bars Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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There were plenty of seats indoors and outdoors on a Saturday night. Cool neighborhood vibe and chill bartenders. The atmosphere is kind of a tiki bar retro lounge with tropical plants. Always good to see lots of options for vegans and a mocktail menu. The kitchen sent out a complimentary order of pickled beets. I ordered the delicata squash and Happy Chap, my guy had the burger and everything tasted great. I wish I were more hungry because I would've gotten the crab étouffée special- don't sleep on the specials! read more

Sally O's - Burger and delicata squash tempura - Bars Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I've been eating here for years and after having the NOT Nashville Hot Chicken sandwich tonight, I'm ready call this place my favorite restaurant, ever. The service here is always amazing, along with the food and cocktails. I can't recommend it enough. read more

Tried Sally O's on Friday night. It was very busy but definitely worth it. Book a table on their website before going because they have 10 outdoor tables but it's very popular already and they had reservations through 9pm. We tried the deviled egg toast with crab which was very good. I have never seen that combo together before but it's delicious. Mac and cheese was also top notch and better than other local restaurant macs I've had in canton. I ordered the half roasted chicken and it's amazing with the peach glaze. He got the smash burger and really liked it but he said that it's not an actual smash burger, it's just 2 patties together. They also don't have a cocktail menu yet but they can make cocktails if you ask. My only complaint was that they were out of some dishes already but it is due to covid issues so that won't be a long term problem. We will definitely go back read more

Sally O's - Deviled Egg Toast with crab - Bars Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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The vegan food options are really good. But it really depends on the season. I enjoy the drinks at the bar

Not a single complaint. SO cute on the inside and outdoor seating area. Parking was super easy and there were plenty of spots available nearby. I love the vibe inside with the plants everywhere and the neon light words "this must be the place". We sat at the bar and I wish I caught the name of the guy who we were talking to because he was super kind and gave great recommendations, since it was our first time there. He had a cool floral shirt lol. We got one of their special drinks during happy hour with vodka and blackberry and thyme , yum! Also - chairs at the bar were super comfy! The carnitas tacos were some of the best tacos I have had in a long time. They seem baked on the plate because the cheese melted out of them and they were super juicy. Came with queso too. My friend for the scallops and she never finishes a mea but she cleared her plate! The bartender working with us was SO knowledgeable, when we asked about the sauce on the scallops he knew every ingredient! I was so impressed with the decor & vibe, the service, and the quality of the food and drinks. Can't wait to keep coming back!!! read more

Sally O's - Scallops - yum!! Don't eat the flower though - Bars Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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By far my favorite place in Baltimore! Their menu offers so many delicious and unique options, that I don't even know how to classify the restaurant, Maybe a upscale bar food/American fusion restaurant? The wings, green buffalo tofu and carnitas tacos are all amazing appetizers (the tacos could definitely be your main course). There is so much flavor and spice in those dishes, it is like a party in your mouth every bite. And don't even get me started about their smash burger. It is by far the best burger I've ever had, hands down! Also the crab carbonara and steak frites are phenomenal. You simply cannot go wrong at Sally O's, this place cannot miss. read more

Sally O's - CrabOnara and the Highlandtown Smash Burger - Bars Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

A highlandtown must! Had a lovely dinner in the outdoor seating area at Sally O's. While a bit on the expensive side, I was very pleased with my burger and drink (berry thyme highball). The service was fast but a little pushy, however the experience was still worth it. This would be a great spot for just drinks and dessert as well. read more

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Was recommended Sally O's for a celebratory dinner last night and it was a wonderful choice! From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere in the restaurant was noticeably homey and the decorations were beautiful and cohesive. This would be a great spot for a photo op, that's for sure. We started off with the Mac and cheese, hot honey tempura squash, and carnitas tacos. I also had the happy hour cider cocktail. I'm a sucker for a fall menu, and the flavors in my cocktail and in the tempura squash hit that bone in my body perfectly. The Mac and cheese was an ultimate comfort food (and tasted even better dipped in the hot honey sauce). My partner said the carnitas tacos were some of the best tacos he'd ever had! For entrees, I had the autumn tortellini and my partner had the chicken sandwich. We both agree that the fries are incredible!! The sandwich was perfectly done and was a large portion, so made for some nice leftovers the next day. The melody of flavors with the hazelnuts, squash, ricotta, and Brussel sprouts, was quite nice. Our waiter was quick and kind. I'm just taking off one star because both the squash and my tortellini were a bit uncooked, which took away from the delicious flavors. read more

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This restaurant has a very eclectic menu. I like the combinations created for the drink menu. We visited during Restaurant week. I ordered the French Onion soup-which was savory and delicious! I ordered the Crabonara, but it had little seasoning so I ordered the steak, which was delicious. It came with Green Beans and Fries. The fries were well seasoned along with the Green Beans. The service was great. I enjoyed having Colin as our server. He was very accommodating. read more

The food here is first rate, and the servers here are the best. If I made a little more money, this would be a place I would have dinner at least twice per month; and I say twice, because if I had the money, I would be trying every restaurant in Baltimore, and would likely only be able to make it to Sally O's twice in any given month. This city is blessed with some really good restaurants, and Sally O's is a standout here. Give it a try. read more

Very yummy cocktails at a reasonable price. Menu has a pretty good variety of things to choose from with seasonal rotations.