Unfortunately, a bit underwhelming. We came in during restaurant week and did the price fix menu. Unfortunately, I don't think that this was a great showcase of the restaurants abilities. For food, I had the Caesar salad to start, which I can honestly say was a decent caesar, nothing to write home about, but no complaints either - think your basic Caesar. For my main I had the crabcake entrée and to be honest it was just not good. The crabcake was beyond dry and the coleslaw and fries were fine but that that's not what I came for. I do have to say that dessert was great, the carrot cake was without any complaints. The only other thing that I had was the seasonal martini on the drink menu and it was so bad that I couldn't take more than one sip. Other people did like their food, but we all left saying that it was not a great meal. In discussing service, the service itself was good. Our waitress was attentive, but kept jumping into our conversation and wasn't dressed totally appropriately for wait staff in my opinion, she was very attentive though. Ambience is interesting here - it feels as though it has no ambience almost. It's just like a bunch of tables in an outdated restaurant with minimal decor. Overall, I will probably not be coming back to Sobo and can't say that I would recommend others do so. read more

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I came by to try their chicken entree that I said I would try on my next visit. When I arrived, I learned that their menu had just changed. I was disappointed because I was nervous to try a new dish that they had just added the same week (no time to get feedback and perfect the dish). I ended up with chicken, brussel sprouts, and potatoes from the keto menu to be safe on the flavors. That did not exactly pan out for me, as the chicken was tremendously dry and overcooked. I did not send it back because I was already starving, but I did not enjoy that particular meal. The potatoes and brussels were tasty though With that, our service was efficient and the restaurant is a nice vibe as always. read more

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It really pains me to even have to write this review but I must be honest...with the hopes that management makes better decisions. My husband and I were attending a concert nearby on Valentines day and thought it would be idea to grab dinner in the city so we wouldn't have to battle traffic. Finding a place that actually had good ratings and making reservations were tough. I usually plan ahead but I only gave myself 4 days to find a place and lock it down....which was my first mistake. I saw that this location had thier outdoor seating available through reservations so I ended up calling and was able to be squeezed in. I was super excited to try this place because of the great reviews. When walking in we were greeted and seated right behind the host table and I asked to move because I didnt want to be accidentally bumped while there was so much activity up front. Luckily there was another seat available. When we sat down we noticed there was a pre fixed valentines day menu and we were not thrilled about anything on it. I went to another restaurant in olney that had their restaurant week and included a steak meal under their $65 dollar charge...so for $68 I would have expected the same...but it was an additional $15. So I ended up starting with the meatballs then for main entree the salmon with rice pilaf and then the chocolate cake for dessert. You can tell the meatballs were not homemade and was prob frozen. The salmon dish lacked any seasoning. I added my own salt and pepper. Oddly the salmon was very hot but the rice came out close to room temperature. The dessert was prob the best and it was just ok. Im not a huge fan of dark chocolate but the description didnt say dark chocolate and thats why I ordered it. My husband was very unhappy with his food. But we chose not to complain to add to these folks plates because literally the 3 tables surrounding us....everyone complained. One couple said they refuse to pay for food they dont like....this was the only menu being offered that night and somehow they were able to order off of the regulat menu and they said that food was better. We were still pleasant but highly disappointed in our Vday dinner. And because of that unfortunately we likely won't be back. read more

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My husband and I came to SoBo before going to Illusions to split a few appetizers. It's a small, quiet spot not far from Cross Street Market. The food was quite good and hit the spot! I liked the crab dip (although it was more of a crab, spinach and artichoke dip), but the bread was a better pairing than the chips. The gnocchi was delicious and the Brussels were good too (but way too many, I thought the app would be smaller). We wanted something quick and easy and not typical bar food and this checked off all the boxes. read more

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Delicious place for dinner. It's small but quaint with a quite varied menu! Lots of gluten free and vegetarian options. Service was perfect! read more

SoBo Kitchen & Bar - SoBo Burger with gluten free bun - American Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

One of my favorite dinner spots. It's a cozy space full of local artists' paintings of Baltimore on the inside, and a nice little patio area with string lights on the outside. We've never had a bad meal here! Their burger, pasta dishes, and chicken pot pie are some of our favorites, but you really can't go wrong with any entrée. We've tried a number of the appetizers but, if I'm really feeling extra hungry, I like a cup of whatever their seasonal soup the most! read more

Love this place, a staple in the neighborhood! Chicken pot pie is a must order! Good drink menu and cozy ambiance. Small restaurant, recommend reservations. read more

SoBo Kitchen & Bar - Chicken pot pie - American Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

We used to love this place, but since the new owner , the quality if food has gone down. I ordered a quesadilla , and the beef was all fat, and it was served cold. My husbands also cam out cold .... read more

Sat at the bar on a Monday night. Bartender was great. A true professional. Ordered the shrimp linguine. Came out piping hot. Wine was perfect. Cold and crisp. Basil so fresh tasted like I picked it from the garden. read more

SoBo Kitchen & Bar - Sat at the bar on a Mon. night. Ordered a wine and the shrimp linguine. Best meal I've had out in a long time - American Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Sadly, I was disappointed with my dinner experience at SoBo Cafe. The cafe itself feels much more like a bar, which is cool, but the quality of food for the style of dishes in context with the atmosphere felt mismatched. My favorite dishes were the crab soup and the smith island cake. The crab soup was pretty good, with lumps of crab. The smith island cake was moist with good chocolate icing... although as you can see in the photos, the layers of the yellow cake inside weren't even, and the chocolate was clumped in some areas. Nitpicking, yea- but keep in mind this is a $10 piece of cake. The Peruvian roasted chicken was okay- it was cooked well and had decent flavor, although a bit overpowered by the dressing. The sides with it were just okay and nothing great. Cornbread very just okay and dry at parts. I would've ordered this dish for $15, but not $29. Now unfortunately for the worst parts. Being Italian, I am particular when it comes to meatballs- although there have been times Ive enjoyed ordering meatballs in restaurants. This was not one of those times. The meatballs were inedible for me. My friend didn't mind them, but she also likes the meatballs from Subway... and she even acknowledged that they weren't that good, which says a lot. The brussels sprouts were weird. I have never had orange slices and creamy aioli-like dressing with warm brussels sprouts and goat cheese for good reason: it's not very good. This was an extremely odd combination that our waiter did recommend ordering the broccoli instead (probably would've been a good choice), but for some reason I didn't imagine fully what the appetizer would be. I'm not usually big on making a point about price, but the dishes at SoBo were way over priced for their quality. Yes, they are elaborate and technically high end style dishes worthy of higher price points, but the quality and execution of these dishes are so lacking that the price points cannot be justified. At $95 per person, dinner at SoBo Cafe was far from satisfactory. It wasn't the worst meal, but for how everything was priced, I cannot give this restaurant more than three stars. I do not include service in my rating, but our waiter also wasn't the best or most attentive. He had the attitude of a bartender who would rather be doing something else. read more

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Stopped by the place for brunch today and it turned out to be the best decision. Food was incredible and I think the new owner used to be a head chef all around the world so could definitely see that in the quality of the food. We tried the crab cake benedict, chicken and waffles, and shrimp and grits, every bite was spot on!! Great service and excited to try out more food items in the future! read more

My friend and I had been wanting to try this place out for a while - and so glad we did!! She got a sandwich with a side of pesto salad, and I got the GF chicken. LOVE that they label on the menu what is GF and vegetarian, etc. They seem to have super cute and fun weekly specials (pasta monday, tapas tuesday, wine wednesday, thursday burger night, rose saturdays), and my friend and I found the drink prices to be pretty reasonable. Service was good/fast, ambiance was great. Nothing to critique! read more

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It doesn't get any better than this for a quiet and quaint café in a somewhat bro-y and boisterous Fed Hill! I don't get up here at all--and much has changed. But SoBo recalls an earlier era, kind of the '90s, when life was slower and places to be by oneself to reflect or with a small group to share like with were typical. I ordered iced tea and a quick side of scotched broccoli to quell my hunger from first strolling the area. But the PEI mussels in curry broth with extra toasted bread to sop was divine and a rare treat for me! Efficient service, as well. Single, group and family friendly. Only two demerits: one, for a dimly lit hallway to the barely legible W and M for the bathrooms. The other demerit is for the Old West bathroom painting with cowboy-hatted John Wayne's face in the sky. I think his kind of macho, like Stallone's, is quite passé, plus Wayne's ignorant comments over the years about certain minorities makes his presence in a very personal space a little depressing. I'd lose the Wayne painting, as not expected in such an otherwise most-welcoming and enjoyable café. read more

SoBo Kitchen & Bar - Thai Curry Mussels - American Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Brunch, lunch, dinner - all amazing at SoBo!! We have been here at least a dozen times and always leave satisfied. The service is great and you would never know you're steps away from all the Fed Hill bars once you're inside. In the winter, the chicken pot pie is amazing, but some other favorites are the shakshuka, cinnamon roll, burger snd the salmon! read more

SoBo Kitchen & Bar - American Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I have been here a lot and always enjoy myself. Last night my wife and I tried their tapas menu. We decided that it wouldn't be enough food for our dinner so we split 4 tapas as an appetizer. It ended up being a bit more food than we expected, so I actually think it would work for a main. We tried an order of muscles (good), the meatball (also good), the empanadas (fine but underwhelming), and the Brussels sprout (very good 10/10). Overall very happy with them. I got a burger and my wife got a shrimp pita. Both great. We got a few different drinks, all good but the sangria was a bit sweet for my taste. Will definitely be back. If we do tapas again I don't think we need to order so much food :p that said, the Brussels sprouts were the highlight. Might just order those next time. read more

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All around amazing! From being greeted by the owner (nice!) upon arrival to leaving with several goodbyes and thank you! Atmosphere is definitely a 5/5. Service as prompt, friendly yet professional. I had the crab cake and my date had salmon. Both agreed they were perfect! I was so impressed with the crab cake. Being from Maryland, I can be quite picky! Perfect Old Fashioned cocktail just added to the great meal. Definitely will return! Thank you Sobo Cafe! read more

Finally got to checkout SoBo and the food did not disappoint! To start we had the Meatballs which were so juicy. They came with a generous dollop of ricotta and the most delicious tomato sauce with crispy bread. For drinks I got a dirty grey goose martini which came strong and decently priced. The main courses included the SoBo burger and the chicken pita sandwich. Both were so good and hit the spot. The chicken was so juicy and seasoned to perfection. Our server was great, and shout-out to the bartender for making delish martinis. I just wish the inside was a little nicer and had a more lively vibe to. We came on a Saturday with a reservation which I don't really think we needed. Overall the food is truly delicious and a must try in fed hill. read more

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Food was delicious! Had the burger, Korean shirt rib, and the spinach pie. Service was great- got seated with no issues, water was filled promptly, and my server did a great job on checking on me. Ambiance was warm, inviting, cozy. They were playing some great music in the back and had candles that added a nice touch. They have specials for each day of the week and I'm excited to try them out. Have been there twice and haven't been disappointed. Highly recommend. read more

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In town on a work trip staying downtown and looking for a decent place to eat as a vegetarian. This restaurant exceeded my expectations despite seeing it had a high rating. Everything I had was fantastic. Spicy feta app, mushroom ravioli, flourless chocolate cake. It was all absolutely delicious. In addition, they have music once a month on a Tuesday, which I lucked in to and enjoyed while I ate. The restaurant is cozy and charming and the food is fantastic - highly recommend. read more

The server was fabulous! The ceviche was very good as was the corned beef hash. The menu is varied and will accommodate even the pickiest eater. The atmosphere is cozy and comfortable. Just watch your step coming and leaving. Recommended. read more

TLDR: Where I had an issue was price transparency. Price of other cocktails were listed on the menu but for the rye/bourbon section it was not. Context: I had inquired regarding how much the bourbon old fashioned was as it wasn't listed. It was part of their daily special which came with the burger. They told me $13 with a $2 discount. My partner also wanted an old fashion and the waiter gave us a recommendation. When we got the bill they charged us $27 for his drink. If we had been told the price of this one old fashion was the same as an entree, we would have not ordered. Food and atmosphere was great. What could be better? Being upfront with prices, both on the menu and when providing recommendations. Sadly, it soured an otherwise great meal. read more

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Came here for happy hour and it did not dissapoint! $6 sangria, draft beers, and wine as well as different apps. We tried the hummus and spinach pie and it was delicious!! We had the chicken gyro and French dip which were both amazing. They have a cute outside seating area that is perfect on a nice day. Can't wait to come back and try more of their delicious food! read more

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Amazing! The food was exceptionally amazing! I order classic margarita and I wished I had ordered a few more!! The staff members were extremely attentive. We were party of 10 and the entire process from ordering to paying was seamless. The place has a cozy vibe! Do check it out if you find your self in this area! read more

SoBo Kitchen & Bar - American Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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This place is amazing. Ambience is that of a true neighborhood eatery. The meatballs are the best i have had in a very long time. Tons of flavor. The spinach pie and Brussel sprouts were also outstanding. read more

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The food here is absolutely delicious. We had the mussels, crab dip, Brussels sprouts, and sangria to start during happy hour. All of them were incredible. I loved how the mussels were in green curry! The crab dip was yummy and actually better with toasted bread than the crackers it came with. I loved my peruvian aji chicken dish! It was spicy but delicious at every bite. And the cornbread, slaw and rice were on point!! The restaurant is a little small but overall a nice ambiance. The servers were kind and extremely hospitable. read more

SoBo Kitchen & Bar - Peruvian chicken - American Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Favorite bar and diner spot in Light St/Federal Hill area walkable from DT Hotels. Times may have changed since work weeks one to thrice from 1983 to 2015, but it appears to be still in business & at a great corner away from tacky Inner Harbor and almost all DT fast food. I'm a life long Chicagoan who knows good food and service beyond 'bar' food. read more

Went here for lunch on a Saturday late afternoon. Half full with plenty of seating at bar. I came for the crab dip that I saw in the reviews but was almost sad that is wasn't there. It was replaced by shrimp and scallop dip AND IT DID NOT DISAPPOINT! Also had Dry rubbed steak and he has Brie BLT, I wouldn't order the sandwich again but it wasn't bad. I would also replace the sides with the steak but steak was flavorful. Sangria lovely I'll be back for the dip for sure! read more

SoBo Kitchen & Bar - Shrimp and Scallop Dip with Sangria - American Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Federal hill staple. Always has something on the menu for everyone. Chicken pot pie is the best I've ever had. Mac n cheese, spinach pie, and burger are also great. read more

We ordered takeout. Spinach pie was amazing and the star of the show. We ordered a Caesar salad and there was a small spider in it. Otherwise the salad was good. We also ordered the short rib melt. It was decent, probably wouldn't order it again. read more

My boyfriend and I are big fans of Baltimore and he told me he wanted me to try this place! Everything about Sobo Cafe was extraordinary. Accommodating staff, delicious food, the cutest outdoor seating area and inside is beautiful too! We had to partake in wine Wednesday ($25 select bottles of wine) - amazing! We got the pot pie and the Peruvian chicken for entrees and the crab dip and flatbread for apps. Everything was phenomenal but the flatbread stole our hearts especially after adding the "really good bacon" and fresh jalapeños! We will definitely be back when we're in the area. Thanks again! read more

SoBo Kitchen & Bar - Chicken pot pie Peruvian chicken - American Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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It is really cute inside and the service is pretty good. Me and my friend both ordered salads which were a generous size. Drinks were tasty as well! read more

Turkey BLT - Great flavors, great bread, great bacon, and great sauce. You can get it with mixed greens or potato salad. Fantastic. Miller High Life - I had these little miller high lifes ($2 each). Cinnamon Roll - They make their own cinnamon rolls in house from scratch. Flavors were amazing. Bread - They bring like a cinnamon-ey bread of some sort for the table. It may have been like pumpkin bread. DELICIOUS. Easy to make reservations online. Service was great and everyone seemed happy with their food. Parking is a little tough in federal hill but doable if you plan ahead (or you can always uber). Interesting menu with something for everyone. LOVED IT. read more

SoBo Kitchen & Bar - Turkey BLT and mixed greens - American Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Delicious. We tried a lot of stuff and it was all VERY good. The steak with creamed spinach... chef's kiss. We actually ended up with two orders after a GrubHub mixup and both my husband and I fought over the left overs. Got the big Caesar salad and my 11 year old ate.it.all. "I like salad now." - 11 Vegetarian kid had the spinach pie and gave it a solid thumbs up, and the brussel sprouts...yep, those were fab. I can't wait to have it again. read more

Ive been here quite a few times. Its totally charming and the staff are very kind and attentive. The Korean short rib is amazing, and I highly recommend going for their tapas night with wine. My suggestion would be to elevate the space a bit more, it would be nice to bring a bit more elegance to the service ware and atmosphere. read more

So I just wasn't impressed by this place I was expecting it to be more than it was‍ Only thing that was amazing was the flourless chocolate cake. The food was okay and it was lacking a little bit of fresh salt and pop off flavors. The mussels were 4 stars as well as the spicy feta dip but what gave it 3 stars was the entrees. This place seems like a good spot to get beer and wine ONLY since they don't have a full bar and some happy hour food. My sandwich was good but it was drenched in oil from the pesto pasta salad. My friend's steak potatoes and spinach was good but needed some flavors and salt. And I'm not even crazy about salt. Plus the spinach was just warm which is annoying. The waitress tried to take my friends whole plate away to warm up the spinach but we ended up putting it on a plate and they came back with a new one, thankfully they didn't microwave it. But overall if I lived closer I would go back but with all the competition in the area I would go somewhere else. read more

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Nice atmosphere; bustling, but not too loud to hold a conversation. Friendly service. Fair price. Chicken Pot Pie was excellent. A lot of pastry crust, but eat what you want. Mac & cheese was also excellent. The apple pie was not pie at all, but more like a crisp and was a disappointment - plating was sloppy and looked like a pile of cooked apples on a plate. Taste was ok, but either make a pie or call it a crisp and serve in a bowl or something more aesthetic. I'd return. read more

The food and atmosphere were good. We had mixed reviews on the crab soup with corn. The paleo/keto options were greatly appreciated!

First of all, waiiiii did you run out of the cinnamon rolls?! While the server went over the menu, she boasted about having an in house bakery in the back. She gave our indecisive selves a couple of minutes to look through the menu and we were set on the sweet cinnamon rolls. Wai you no tell us the first time? Second, I'm still in distraught. But you have a bakery in the back. Make me one please. It'll make me happy. It'll make you happy. We'll all be happy. Still not accepting the fact. Since I couldn't get my hands on those buns, I better get a taste of the house made biscuit. We ended up ordering the Big Breakfast which included bacon, ham, over easy eggs, pancakes, fruit, and a that flaky biscuit and grilled banana pancakes w/ peanut butter whipped cream. Ok, your in house biscuits saved ya. You redeemed yourself but don't go messing with my feelings again. read more

SoBo Kitchen & Bar - Grilled banana pancakes w/ peanut butter whipped cream - American Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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We stopped here based on the online menu which turned out to be smaller at the restaurant. Not sure if this was because it was Sunday. The food tasted good but the pancakes with grilled bananas weren't grilled which was a disappointment. The portions weren't super large which was okay but I also ordered hash browns and it was actually just roasted potatoes (on everyone's plate). The food was good for what it was but I expected different. The complimentary blueberry loaf was nice at the beginning, however. read more

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This was a great cozy restaurant that everyone should find something for them! They offer keto and vegetarian options. I ordered the chicken Marsala - this is a HUGE portion and I couldn't finish it but I loved have mushrooms, gnocchi and green beans along with the chicken. My favorite thing was the Mac and cheese which was right up my alley. The melted cheese on top was creamy not crusty but had the bread crumbs for crunch and loves the ooey gooey sauce. The service was attentive and great! read more