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    Water for Chocolate

    4.5 (1k reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    WATER FOR CHOCOLATE ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids

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    Goat Cheese Mac
    Brenda S.

    It's been years since I've had Water For Chocolate and I'm so glad to be back! The last time I was here was for brunch during COVID and it was pickup/delivery. I remember the polenta dish being excellent and the to-go mimosas were yummy! But coming to this dinner here in person was SOOOOOO much better! The server was very sweet. The wine was reasonably priced- loved having a Rioja! The goat cheese mac and cheese was excellent! My bf got the shrimp and grits and loved them, the black eyed pea curry was phenomenal. It was like if you mixed a red curry with an Indian black eyed pea curry I grew up eating. The restaurant is so quaint and cute on the inside. They have huge heaters too for the winter. Overall, an excellent meal and we will be back!

    Mary M.

    Water for Chocolate is far more than fine dining! On a visit to Baltimore with the Ben Barber Culinary/Restaurant Team, we were looking for a place that could accommodate a reservation for 30. One of my cousins came out the box with Water for Chocolate! This intimate dining establishment showcases the talent, love, and passion of Chef/Owner Sean Guy and staff. Our reservation was for 30 people at 5pm on a Saturday. However, when we arrived we were a group of 50! Chef Guy and crew didn't even blink! With himself at the helm of the kitchen, and staff of 3, he had us all fed with dishes such as Gluten-Free Charred Red Snapper with Cilantro-Lime Rice and Broccolini, Vegetarian Black-Eyed Red Curry, Duck Risotto, and Ribeye Steaks; all within an hour and a half! Baby, let me tell you! Chef did not miss! You could see the discipline and taste the care that was put into every dish! There wasn't a single dish that was not worthy of extensive praise! If you're every in the Baltimore area, or a local. Make it a point to open your heart to all that is Water for Chocolate. Check it Out!!!

    Gauva Bellini
    Linda V.

    Although small and quaint and practically hidden this place was such a gem. Servers were polite and friendly. Even though the wait for our food was long I believe it's a one man show in the kitchen who seemed to be the owner, quite frankly he was doing the damn thing and kudos to him for doing so. The dishes presented to us were beautiful and tasty and I would have loved to try the whole menu if my stomach would've allowed. I do wish there were more breakfast sweet dishes for brunch as there wasn't many options on that and the compotes and jams that came with both the fingerlings and then the other with the jerk duck I could've done without didn't taste so great. But other than that food was good

    Jerk duck confit
    Jackie B.

    Went for brunch with a friend and thought the experience was pretty okay! I ordered the jerk duck confit which comes with a cornbread waffle. Loved the waffle and thought the duck was seasoned very well and the spice level was perfect! I will say, the waffle is pretty small, I think them having either 2 waffles or at least giving you a full waffle would make it better. My friend ordered the pulled pork quesadilla which he enjoyed. I will say there were little things that made me reduce points. The service was nice but I will say because there wasn't as many people when I went so they weren't as attentive. We had to get our waitress's attention a couple of times. They also didn't have small things which I would anticipate would be there for a brunch menu, like syrup. Even certain items on the menu weren't available when we went. It would be nice if these things were made known before sitting down. Besides that I thought the entire experience was fair, just not something I was entirely obsessed with. Also keep in mind that it's street parking! Which we were lucky enough to find when we went.

    Minister Brian B.

    Water for Chocolate was a restaurant selected by BCYF last night to engage, ally, and support LGBTQ+ Youth Leaders & the community, break down barriers that hindered open discussion of equity. The atmosphere was great, we had pre fixd meals. My vegetarian selections spinach dip, salad w goat cheese, an amazing black eyed bean spinach curry influence stew (chili) w jasmine rice, and bread pudding a angilaise sauce. Customer service was on point , food good, and good atmosphere. Will definitely come back.

    WFC Bowl
    Jay S.

    Closer to a 4.5 in terms of overall quality, but because the owner was so diligent and considerate, on top of the tasty dishes being extremely delicious, I am giving it 5 stars and I would recommend anyone visiting Baltimore to give it a shot. The highlights were the WFC Bowl, the Crab Quesadilla, and the French Toast Dippers. The pork belly was cooked to perfection, and the lacinato kale was the most delicious kale I have had anywhere, mainly because it's so difficult to make kale tasty. Having an egg and black beans also made the dish more savory. The French toast dipper was tasty as well with the perfect sauce, making it sweet but not overly sugary. The crab quesadilla was full of crab meat inside, which was a definite plus. I personally wouldn't include rice on the side, but I could see how there could be some that would use the rice to make themselves fuller. The BBQ shrimp & grits had a good amount of jumbo shrimp, and the sauce didn't taste like anything I have ever had in shrimp & grits, and tasted pretty good. The jalapeño cornbread was very tasty! The salmon belly tacos had spoiled salmon so we didn't get to taste the actual taco. However, the owner was considerate enough to take it off of our bill, which we thought was very nice, because we only sought to let our server know to ensure the salmon didn't get to other customers. They were out of the jerk duck confit, which I would have loved to try, but what we had was already good enough to provide me with a pleasant dining experience! Very much recommended!

    WFC bowl
    Saumya M.

    Incredible spot in Upper Fells! I've driven by this non-descript restaurant for years and finally made it in for brunch. It's a small spot so you should definitely make a reservation rather than relying on walking in for a table. We actually did not anticipate a reservation but the host juggled some tables around to fit us in and was extremely gracious about it! They have fresh squeezed OJ for their mimosas (by the glass or carafe) which were delicious, and French press coffee; both of these come in quantities perfect for sharing with a table of four. The menu is seasonal with some permanent items. We had the challah French toast which was a huge portion considering it was an appetizer, and rich and delicious. The other items were the WFC bowl (pictured) which had pork belly, rice, eggs, and a lovely sauce. The hit item was definitely the jerk duck confit -- a waffle with compote, poached eggs, and the most delicious duck I have had in months! The server told us this stay has been on the menu for years, and I can definitely see why!

    crab quesadilla
    Melody C.

    I had high hopes for this restaurant, but was let down. We came for brunch and weren't aware that you needed a reservation to get in until we saw the sign up front. Since we didn't see any slots on OpenTable, we tried our luck by asking inside. Thankfully a majority of tables were open and the server asked us to sit down and wait to see if they had any openings. We didn't wait too long before we were directed to a table. The drinks were excellent! Both of the drinks we had were sweet and delicious. The dope juice was amazing. The food was okay and I felt that it was a little bland. We liked the charred brussels sprouts and I liked our bread pudding. Service at first was nice and somewhat fast since there were only a few other people dining in at the time. However, near the middle to end of our meal, service became very slow and a little rude. Food took a very long time, which was understandable since there was only one chef. My suggestion: order everything first. We waited to order dessert near the end of our meal and waited for a very long time to receive it. I asked for a box when I paid, which they seemed to forget about, and I tried to get their attention again but that was a struggle. At this point, my partner was a bit fed up with all of the waiting and bad service we received and had left to pull our car up to the front. When I finally succeeded in getting their attention, I was asked a little rudely if I had paid yet. I try to be empathetic towards service especially when it's as busy as it was during lunch, but it took me by surprise. This experience ruined the meal for us and we will not come back.

    charred octopus & scallops
    Cheryl J.

    I recently visited Water for Chocolate in Baltimore, MD, and had a very disappointing experience. I asked for medium-rare on my ribeye and received a medium-well to well-done steak. Our server was arrogant and had a careless attitude. He didn't come back with a resolution about the steak until my friend inquired. When he finally did, he asked me what I wanted to do about it, which showed a lack of care from the chef as well. They removed the steak from the bill, but I ended up without an entrée for my brunch. The management and customer service were poor. We repeatedly had to request water refills, and when the bill came, our friend's dish was overcharged by $5. When we brought this to our server's attention, he deflected by saying he doesn't make decisions and is just a messenger. We didn't need him to decide anything, just to inform the chef about the overcharge. I had initially liked this restaurant, but the lack of customer service, the poor quality of my steak, and the lack of response mean I won't be returning.

    Chicken Dumplings
    Taylor H.

    I had brunch reservations to visit Water for Chocolate with some friends last Sunday. It was all our first time dining here. Our reservations were at 2pm, the restaurant was to close at 3pm, however the food and wait staff were super patient with us. They had a great selection of appetizers and small plates which most of us started with. I also ordered the WFH flight which was my absolute favorite ever. All three drinks were delicious and refreshing, but the sangria was my absolute fav. The sangria was very well made and came with a sprig or two of rosemary, a few blueberries at the bottom and what tasted like a light sprinkle of cinnamon. It was so good! Definitely a drink that I plan to replicate for holidays, or really anytime. Personally, I enjoyed the chicken dumplings. The dumplings were flavorful and were topped with corn and red pepper. The presentation was also over the top! My entree was the Salmon Belly Tacos which was pretty good. The salmon was cooked perfectly and were wedged between corn tortillas and sitting on top of something that reminded me of an avocado and cilantro salsa of some sort. I was a bit underwhelmed, but definitely saw and tried some good eats from what my friends ordered. The crab quesadillas that I sampled from a friend's plate were amazinggggg, definitely getting this next time.

    raisin bread french toast
    Kymbaly W.

    This is a cute and quaint spot that I believe is reservation only. The place is pretty small so I understand why. They had calming music and a nice ambiance going. The bathroom was clean as well. My friend made a reservation for 3 on a Sunday for brunch. I arrived first and was seated once a second person in my party arrived. I ordered a sangria which was okay. It did have a little fruit which I appreciated. My friend ordered the French toast. She did not like it at all. I did taste it and it was very very bland. The custard on the side we didn't care for either. My friend said it tasted very eggy. We didn't finish it. I ordered the nitro shrimp with Parmesan grits. You get two shrimp which are plump, juicy, and seasoned very well. The grits were good as well. More on the creamy thick side which pairs well with the sauce in the dish. My untraditional Caesar with kale was good. I don't like olives so I didn't eat them but I liked the salad overall. My friends also ordered the bbq shrimp with Parmesan grits. I didn't taste that meal but they both really liked it. They enjoyed the shrimp and the flavor. The Brussels were really good. We all ate those and would definitely order them again! Overall, I think I may visit again. It seems like the menu may change periodically so it will be good to taste different dishes.

    Cold press
    Thembi S.

    It's been a long time since I've eaten at this restaurant, but a friend suggested meeting here for lunch this past Saturday and I agreed. I arrived and gave my friend's name to whoever greeted me when I walked in. I was shortly seated at a table and provided lovely looking water (I believe it had lemon and mint - or possible basil in it, but plain water would have been just fine). While I waited for my friend to arrive, I scanned the QR code to check out the menu. My friend arrived and I directed him to scan the QR code. We each reviewed the menu and decided what we wanted to order, then waited for a waiter to arrive...and waited and waited and waited. Several waiters came and went from the next table, but didn't approach us. Finally my friend asked a passing waiter how we could order, and the waiter returned shortly with a pad. I ordered the coffee and the salmon tacos which came with the WFC salad (no description given). My friend ordered the crab quesadillas - I didn't taste them, so I can't offer a review of those. The coffee was cold press as that's all that they had to offer. I would not get that next time. The salmon tacos were ok, but a little uninspired and the salad was a distraction with a ton of craisins and nuts, plus goat cheese which I hate. Getting the check seemed another time consuming ordeal. Overall the food wasn't bad but just OK, service could be better, and coffee could be hot.

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    Ask the Community - Water for Chocolate

    How does one make a brunch res? I've called the number, the number sends me to the website, the reservation link doesn't work at all..

    I always use OpenTable. If no times show up, it's probably booked. I just checked and it looks like they don't have any availability until 3/30.

    Do you serve alcoholic beverages?

    Wine, yes, maybe beer

    Is this an eat-in establishment where I can come in with my family?

    Yes. However at popular times there can be quite a wait.

    Do they have cornbread without jalapenos😒? For people that's allergic

    No they don't. Plenty of other delicious items to order.

    Do you still have your Jalapeno corn bread?

    Yes, just had it yesterday! The most up to date menu is on their website waterforchocolate.com/cafe-menu… Read more

    Do they have brunch on Frodays?

    Thanks for your inquiry Cathy. Brunch is served until 3pm daily. Looking forward..

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