Beautiful rustic custom built restaurant with amazing and well presented and well Cooked food. It was a pleasant surprise in fells point. a perfect spot for a date, or to hang out with friends for food and drinks. Their heat index is also accurate. read more

I love Drunken Chicken. I cannot get enough drunken chicken. Drunken chicken for breakfast lunch and dinner. But most of the drunken chicken I've had locally is so mild it should be called near bear chicken. The Dara is the exception. I ordered a medium spice level and it was wonderfully spicy and aromatic. The next time I ordered the highest level and I had beads of sweat on my forehead. Now this is drunken chicken. Go now. Don't wait. Stop reading my review and go already. read more

The Dara is located in Fells Point. As you walk in there is a large bar inside. The ambiance is welcoming and a great place to meet up. We went for dinner and ordered the drunken noodles with tofu, panang curry with chicken, and the shrimp with scallops wonton. The food was delicious and full of flavor. The service was amazing too. I highly recommend visiting the Dara for Thai food. read more

The Dara - Thai Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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I ended up getting a to go order a few weeks later. The food was prepared quickly (15 min), and the food was really good again, so I'm adding a star. read more

Crab Fried Rice is the absolute BEST! Staff is friendly! Would love to see a Happy Hour Menu, Lunch Menu, discounts/events for local residents! That would be great to have customers quickly drop in. read more

We got the fried lotus root and the taro dumplings to start. The taro was nice and crunchy, but some of the pieces were undercooked inside. The taro dumplings were okay, but didn't have much filling inside. The Panang curry was a bit bland and the vegetables (bell pepper and eggplant) were hard and didn't seem cooked enough. I would agree with others that it did not come with enough rice. I really liked our server though, they were very attentive and always made sure we had water. read more

Well I finally decided to try this place... I was really excited. I decided to go on a Monday afternoon. Got there not too long after they opened the place was not busy at all. One server and manager and other staff maybe the kitchen manager. Point being not busy some staff even had their personal belongings in the seating area where if busy a customer would most likely sit. When I got there I sat myself (after walking around looking for any sign of life) my server was good at first. I asked for coffee she suggested the cold brew (the only coffee they had) it was great. While having my coffee I was on a business call... mind you after the server came to check on me a few times for food I told her I'm still deciding I'll let her know when I'm ready. I guess I took too long for her liking and she brought me a check for my coffee... I told her I'm ready for my appetizer, while still on my call. (You should have seen the look of disappointment as she tore the receipt) She brings that. It was delicious I had the dumplings and they were purple so cute! This when things took a horrific turn! As soon as I popped my last dumpling in my mouth child the server comes to ask me if I wanted anything else mid-chew I tell her I will want rice later. She says "later?" I said yes, later do I have a time limit here? (The restaurant has now served 4 ppl since my arrival 2 of which were still in the restaurant with me) she says let me ask my manager! I'm not sure what her conversation was but before you know it the manager came to ask if I had a question...I explained and he couldn't care less about any customer service! This man proceeds to tell me that I don't have a time limit but I've been there since 11:30 and it's now 2:30. I explained that yes i ordered coffee which I took my time to drink...then appetizers... and i was going to add food. He looks at me and says yes but you know this is not a work space it's for eating...(pointing to my mobile device) so ya you let us know if you need anything but we will not be serving you anymore.... SO BECAUSE IM OF AFRICAN DECENT DINNING ALONE MID-DAY in an EMPTY restaurant im not allowed to sit and do as I please while enjoying my meal! How disgusting! I've been to class A establishments and I've never been treated with such discrimination! I kindly paid for what I had already ordered and left! I did not at anytime disrespect or even speak in a tone that could warrant this behavior from total strangers!!! I was kind down to the moment he so happily and proudly said they will no longer be serving me! If you want to relax and enjoy your meal while colored this is not the place for you. If you like an experience and great customer service this place is not for you... if you like to savor your food enjoy the atmosphere while dining alone as a woman...this place is not for you. Go with a man or order out but whatever you do DONT DINE IN! YOU WILL REGRET IT! Needless to say never going back and I'm posting my review and story time on every single platform cause ITS 2024! You don't get to not service me... on BLACK HISTORY MONTH IM DISGUSTED AND OFFENDED! read more

amazing and cozy. we went there around 4 PM and upon entering the light Gacha or attention and it's very elegant inside staff were there to assist us again assist us right away. . . . . . . . . Food is great read more

Absolutely delicious thai food as authentic as it gets in Baltimore! Every dish that we had was exceptional. The owner, Jeff is super sweet and warm that makes you feel so welcome! The atmosphere at The Dara is so relaxing and comfortable. I've been here more times than I can count with both hands since they opened and will be going back for more! read more

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When for lunch over the weekend. My food came out cold and was mediocre. Didn't realize an extra cup of rice would be $3. Good restaurant for a large group. Especially in downtown Fells. However, I probably won't go again. read more

Happy to see another Asian restaurant arrive in fells! Ambiance: taking over the old location of Red Star the decor hasn't changed that much. Casual and very tavern like, it's good for a casual meal out or with friends. Two levels with more seating upstairs. Food: one of the co owners said the flavors and dishes are southern Thai and it definitely delivered. Lots of seafood dishes, so those that like seafood and Thai then this is a good place to go. Also the spice levels were on key for authentic SPICY with levels you can choose. We got the lotus root appetizer, the crabmeat curry, the Hatyai fried chicken and the seafood Tom yum. All were great. We ordered spice level 3 and it was just right for people that eat spice and can handle spicy. And by can handle spice, I don't meant franks red hot spicy; I'm talking SPICY. Otherwise scale down and do level 2. Drinks: currently no drinks yet as the restaurant is still awaiting liquor license BUT this is also good bc it's BYOB (and per co-owner Jeff will likely remain but with a cork fee). Service: we came on a week night so it was slow. Service was great and we got all the attention we needed. All in all, good addition to the fells restaurant scene. Some work in progress still but will be looking forward to seeing the changes. Will be coming back to check it out. read more

Heavenly!!! Beautiful food to match the beautiful ambiance! The service was great, really sweet and provided amazing suggestions as it was our first time. read more

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Simply amazing. Fantastic, lovely staff, great food, and romantic ambience. Absolutely loved the lotus root and fried chicken. The veggie side was reminiscent and warm. Great drinks, as well! read more

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The food was so flavorful! Server was extremely attentive and the cocktails delicious. We ordered the seafood fried wonton, ocean spring herb rolls, basil fried rice with crispy chicken thighs, mama's volcano. Our cocktail of choice was the Jasmine Gold Rush. We highly recommend! Beautiful building and ambience. If you're new to Thai food, you're in for a treat. We will definitely be back! read more

The food was tasty but I would suggest having smaller portions of soup available, not mixing hot and cold food on the same plate, and adding scallops and soft crab to the list of proteins available for the curries and noodles. My friends scallops came with a cold salad in the middle of the plate instead of some incredible coconut curry sauce with exotic rice like it should have. Also if you order a rice noodle as a side it comes without any sauce or spices. Maybe add peanut sauce ? Or veggies, or anything.... read more

Everything was perfect. I have a vegan diet and loved the panang with tofu. Service was perfect. We met the super nice owner. Please go here. I want to keep coming back for years to come. The place is beautiful too. read more

Great food, especially the crab fried rice with scrambled egg. Calm atmosphere and excellent service.

I ordered for delivery from Dara and the tom yum seafood was overpriced and overcooked. It was so overcooked that when I went to remove the tail meat from the prawn, it smushed in my fingers. Add to that that the prawn, which was mostly shell and legs, took up the majority of the dish. $33 for overcooked mush is not a good intro to the new place in town. read more

The Dara is a wonderful restaurant on the quiet end of Fell's point. It has taken over the old Red Star tavern, bringing a whole new vibe to Wolfe Street! We had dinner on Saturday. The ambiance was relaxed and restful. We ordered a drunken noodles with Pork (super flavorful and filling), veggie green curry (spicy!) and five colors vegetables (a hearty and healthy accompaniment). We wanted to order hot teas, which are not available as of yet, but the menu does offer a variety of iced teas or Thai iced teas. The owner who took our order provided a warm reception and excellent service. Next time, Im going to order the whole crispy fish or the Panang curry, which I was told was a popular choice. Hope to stop by again! read more

Great food. The Pla Tuna i feel like tuna tartare but in the thai style. Crab fried rice and the pad eggplant shrimp is was good. read more

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Lovely new spot on the edge of Fells Point, Baltimore Harbor East. Great food, wonderful atmosphere, super service. I had the crab fried rice that was made to perfection. The dish was topped with soft scrambled eggs and lump crab meat. Creamy and delicious. My wife ordered the Pad Thai and it did not disappoint! Fresh ingredients and great cooking technique yielded a dish that was both light and filling! One more note...the music was at a level where you could hear and appreciate it and still hold an intimate conversation, other spots should take notice! We will definitely be back again...and again lol! read more

Discovered that this place had opened while on a walk so ended up getting takeout, but I will definitely be back! The food was amazing (I got the drunken noodle), menu is great with classic favorites and some more unique dishes as well, and the the place has a cozy but elegant aesthetic. Plus everyone is so nice and welcoming!! They're still getting their liquor listened right now (been open a week!) but based on their non-alcoholic drinks menu, I think their cocktail menu will not disappoint. Great spot for a dinner out with friends or date spot, in the heart of fells point. read more

The restaurant ambiance was really nice along with the service and presentation. We got a total of 4 dishes and 1 drink. Crispy Lotus - Highlight of the evening. Crispy but also not too heavy. Thai Ice tea Arnold Palmer - Total sweet blast with that great Thai iced tea flavor. Amazing. Unfortunately, the sweetness did not stop there. I got the Gaeng ga-ti pu, which was the soft shell crab in a yellow curry. The concept was super cool, and the crab itself was delicious. However, the curry was super sweet. It almost overwhelmed the dish in my opinion. It was also rated at a spice level of 2, but that only came from 2 or 3 pieces of chili peppers in my dish. When I requested some extra peppers on the side, I thought I would either get more Thai chili powder or a chili oil I could mix in. Instead I got what seemed like McCormick chili flakes, which was a bummer though it might have been because I was not specific. My partner got the prawn makham and had a similar issue. They were overwhelmed by the sweetness. The dish listed "fish sauce" and "spicy cilantro lime sauce", but those flavors seemed a bit lost in the dish. The prawn itself was alright but was drizzled with a sweet sauce which was overpowering. Boo doo herbal rice - Again nice concept, but at this point we couldn't stand any more sweetness. The lemongrass, red onion, and green beans added a nice contrasting texture against the rice and provided some great flavor. However, the pineapples seemed canned and, once again, were too sweet and overpowered the dish. Also wish there was more of that fish sauce flavor. Overall, this place definitely has great potential. For a Thai food lover, I wish there was more of that classic Thai spicy flavor instead of overpowering sweetness. I think this could be an easy fix -- the concept is there, just recipe tweaks needed. read more

This place just opened and I guarantee The Dara will be the next hottest dinner spot in Baltimore! The food was absolutely amazing and completely unique to everything else in the city. The restaurant itself is beautiful and very roomy with sort of a cozy mountain ski lodge type of atmosphere. The staff is incredibly friendly and the food came out very fast. Got the rib eye, the crispy fried chicken and some type of spicy mushroom salad appetizer; all were sensational and felt very healthy. Make sure to order yourself some Thai iced tea also! When we were done eating I didn't want to leave; definitely a place I could hang out all night. Love The Dara! You have to try this spot! read more

The Dara - Ribeye Yang Klua - Thai Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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The food was absolutely amazing. The atmosphere was so peaceful and the customer service was on point. I will definitely be back with my family! read more

Highly recommend this Thai restaurant the ambience is great. The food is fantastic and it's a lot of fun ! cool vibe.

The service and ambiance were really nice! I did not enjoy the food... Maybe cause we went right when they opened. Had lotus root, taro dumplings, kao soi chicken (winter special), panang curry. Missing a lot of classic Thai flavor... Chicken was dry... Veggies undercooked. I'm sorry. :( read more

Tried The Dara with my dad tonight. Wonderfully cozy ambiance, with simple yet beautiful decor. Service was friendly and professional, and various staff came to check on us and answer our questions about the unique flavors of their dishes. The owner was lovely. Food at The Dara was outstanding, with new (to us) Thai recipes, like butterfly pea flower rice. It had a mild, floral flavor, really delicious. Can't wait to return with my husband to try their many other alluring dishes. read more

We came for a date night a couple weeks ago and were so impressed. Everything was delicious - I had drunken noodles and my husband had crab friend rice. We shared crispy pork belly for an appetizer and crab rolls and they were all amazing. Service was fast and ultra friendly. We will definitely be back. read more

The Dara does have a nice ambiance. I ordered a veggie curry. There were very few actual vegetables. It was supposed to have potatoes-it had 3 small pieces. The curry was very sweet, way too sweet for me. the portion was small and if you order extra rice it is$3. I did not leave full, and generally don't eat big portions. My husband's fried rice was good he said. read more

I had my birthday dinner at The Dara and it was an absolutely wonderful experience. It was a party of 13 people and The Dara was very communicative when I made the reservation beforehand. Immediately upon arrival, the staff was kind and welcoming. The venue was beautiful and cozy, the service was excellent, and the food was delicious. All of my guests said I chose an incredible restaurant. Without even requesting it, The Dara provided free fried banana for dessert and brought a few servings to be shared among the whole party. It was so thoughtful. I was really touched by how much they cared to make my birthday special. Can't wait to go back! read more

Great ambient space with terrific thai food. We were there for lunch and had two different dumpling types, both outstanding (cant remember the names but one had butterfly flour and the other was a chicken mince). Entrees were panang curry with golden chicken and the ribeye yang klua. Can't wait to go back read more

Absolutely delicious and the flavors are true Thai authentic!! I had the see ew with pork and it's was savory and a bit smoky just how it should be. The texture of the pork was soft and the meat it self had flavor. Hands down the best see ew I've ever had! read more

Such a great new Thai spot! All of the food was SO good. The staff is super friendly. Highly recommend going here.

We've already dined here during their soft opening. The food is really good. The service is great. Try it out help our new neighbors.

The food was great. It was full of flavor and I highly recommend the Pad Eggplant. It was so good. The ambiance is also very intimate and nicely decorated. I think it's the perfect date night spot. The service was also on point. No issues there at all. I will definitely be going back! read more

did carry out - over the top expense for what you get. $4 for less than a cup of brown rice and the white rice was the same amount. green curry - you could have blindfolded me and I would have not clue what the curry flavor was . pad Thai - no flavor and all the noodles were one clump. sadly tossed what we did not eat. sorry it was so bad. read more