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1. Tagliata Restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(3150)
$$$$
• Italian • Harbor East
Booked 77 times today
Tagliata, an Italian chophouse, boasts an impressive menu featuring hand cut steaks, fresh rolled pastas, house made charcuterie & bounty of fresh seafood. Tagliata offers the largest wine list in Baltimore with bottles from around the world & a focus on Italian wines. We host live music in the piano lounge. Open windows overlook our majestic courtyard, which is illuminated with strung lights & features an seasonal outdoor bar.The suggested dress is business casual. We kindly ask our guests to abide by these suggestions to create an enjoyable environment for all guests.The following items are prohibited however:• Gentlemen’s tank tops or sleeveless shirts• Hats are not permitted indoors for gentlemen• No exposed undergarments• Clothing with language or graphics that are vulgar or sexually explicit• Footwear is required, however there is no restriction on the style*Children accompanied by an adult are not subject to the Dress Policy*
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2. Rusty Scupper - Baltimore
4.7
Exceptional(9042)
$$$$
• Seafood • Inner Harbor
Booked 47 times today
Open, MON to THUR12:00 PM to 9:00 PMFRI and SAT 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM,SUN10:30 AM to 9:00 PM Happy Hour M-F4 PM to 6 PMClosed Christmas Day - 12.26Our Sunday Jazz Brunch 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM - $67 per person/tax/gratuity, for all brunch partiesIndulge in an unforgettable dining experience, as you take in breathtaking views of the city. When in Baltimore join us & enjoy the freshest seafood along with sweeping Inner Harbor views & hands down the most hospitable service in town.We offer a tempting array of local seafood specialties from Maryland Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes, Lobster Tails, Crab Stuffed Shrimp, Chilean Sea-bass, Grilled Mahi-Mahi, Swordfish & Filet MignonJoin us this Mother`s Day for an elegant & memorable Mother`s Day Buffet overlooking Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, $99 per person. Whether you are celebrating with family, gathering with friends, our warm hospitality & scenic waterfront views create the perfect setting for the holiday.Reserve your table today!
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3. Fogo de Chão - Baltimore
3.6
Very Good(4639)
$$$$
• Steakhouse • Inner Harbor
Booked 46 times today
Experience continuous fire-roasted cuts including tender Picanha, juicy Fraldinha, and buttery Filet Mignon-each grilled over an open flame and carved tableside. Visit the nutrient-dense Market Table featuring seasonal salads, exotic fruits and more. Enhance your experience with fresh seafood like butter-bathed lobster tail, tender Wagyu strip and hand-crafted cocktails. Join us at Inner Harbor, or bring the Fogo Experience home with Fogo To-Go and Catering. Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo de Chão elevates the centuries-old Art of Churrasco into a cultural dining experience of discovery.
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4. Sotto Sopra
4.8
Exceptional(3842)
$$$$
• Italian • Mt. Vernon
Booked 21 times today
Sotto Sopra is an Italian restaurant housed in a beautiful 19th century building just blocks north of Baltimore’s Harborplace on Charles Street. Sotto Sopra specializes in true contemporary Italian cuisine adapting farm to table. We buy local whenever it is possible. The perfect risotto, handmade pastas, roasted meats, local seafood, and regional produce are here for your total enjoyment. Sotto Sopra invites you to dine for dinner every evening. Eat.Drink.Sleep.Dream--Italian
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5. The Capital Grille - Baltimore
4.8
Exceptional(4118)
$$$$
• Steakhouse • Downtown
Booked 43 times today
Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.
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6. Gertrude's - Baltimore
4.5
Awesome(7296)
$$$$
• American • Charles Village
Booked 37 times today
During the Amy Sherald exhibition through April 5, 2026 at the BMA, Gertrude's will limit availability of lunch/brunch reservations during the daytime in order to accommodate more walk-in visitors. We welcome walk-ins at any time, and if we place your name on our waiting list, we will text you when your table is ready. Dinner reservations will be available as usual.If you encounter any problems with booking online, please do not hesitate to call us at 410-889-3399 so we can personally assist you. Thank you!
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7. Michael's Cafe
4.6
Exceptional(2765)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Timonium
Booked 32 times today
Reinvention and attention to detail have kept us in business for 40 years. We are honored to serve our community. See what our team has to offer you. This restaurant is our home, and we treat our guests with this philosophy in mind. Thank you!
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8. Birroteca - Baltimore
4.7
Exceptional(2420)
$$$$
• Italian • Hampden
Booked 16 times today
Located in the Hampden/Woodberry area of Baltimore, we're the destination for modern, rustic Italian cuisine, crafted using ingredients sourced from local ranchers, farmers and local fisherman. Guests enjoy communal dining service in a refined, casual setting. We offer 20 craft beers on tap in addition to an Italian focused wine list, and unique craft cocktails prepared with artisan distilled spirits and house-made mixes.
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9. Pappas Restaurant - Parkville
4.5
Awesome(1731)
$$$$
• Seafood • Parkville
Booked 1 time today
When you want an amazing crab cake, one you can brag to family and friends about, the best Maryland has to offer, then come in for a Pappas eight-ounce colossal lump crab cake. Find out why Pappas signature dish has won award after award from Baltimore's Best to Baltimore Magazines Top Crab Cake, and why it was featured on the Food Networks Chef vs City and the Travel Channel & 98 Rocks Food Wars. Family owned and operated since 1972, owner Steve Pappas prides himself not only on offering the best crab cake in Baltimore, but also the finest, freshest seafood, steaks, and pasta dishes around. Call 41-661-4357 to make reservations!
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10. Chiapparelli's - Baltimore
4.6
Exceptional(1284)
$$$$
• Italian • Inner Harbor
Booked 16 times today
Voted Restaurateur of the Year by the Restaurant Association of Maryland, Chiapparelli’s is one of Little Italy’s best-known and most loved restaurants. As the restaurant has passed from one generation to the next, the dedication to serving high-quality Italian food remains firm. The brick walls provide a pleasant atmosphere, and the wait-staff is always friendly and professional. The menu includes local seafood specials, delicious veal, and homemade specialties; and one of Baltimore’s best-known salads. Banquet facilities and valet parking are available."

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  • Kenya
    Baltimore / Maryland •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    The experience was exceptional. The server, Marissa, was outstanding and attentive. The food arrived hot, well-seasoned, and in appropriate portions. I will certainly return.
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    Tagliata Restaurant$$$$• Italian• Harbor East
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    4.8
  • Phillip
    Baltimore / Maryland •22 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    At or near the top of our favorite restaurants in the area. Any comments I would have are in the realm of superlative. Sotto Sopra, please don't ever leave us.
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    Sotto Sopra$$$$• Italian• Mt. Vernon
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    4.8
  • TonyGold
    Washington, D.C. Area •14 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Love Fogo. Will continue to go back to the Baltimore location
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    Fogo de Chão - Baltimore$$$$• Steakhouse• Inner Harbor
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    3.6
  • janice
    Baltimore / Maryland •18 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    The Mother's Day Brunch was absolutely amazing. We had the avocado toast with salmon on Japanese milk bread, and it was fantastic. I don't order fish ever at restaurants but decided to try this and I'm so glad I did. From now on, I'll only ever order smoked salmon at Capital Grill. The Lobster frittata did not disappoint either. It was succulent and tender, best I had. Would recommend both these dishes.
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    The Capital Grille - Baltimore$$$$• Steakhouse• Downtown
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    4.8
  • KarlaGold
    Washington, D.C. Area •9 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on May 4, 2026
    We have loved Rusty Scuppers for a long time and it never disappoints. Our server, Dante, was wonderful, and we had such a nice dinner being served by him. The Maryland crab soup, crab cakes, Mahi-Mahi fish, and butter cake were superb. Whenever we are in Baltimore, Rusty's is the place to eat and be. The restaurant overlooking the inner harbor and the fresh food is always a hit. Thanks to Dante again for a wonderful experience!
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    Rusty Scupper - Baltimore$$$$• Seafood• Inner Harbor
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    4.7

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