Diners' Choice: Good for special occasions restaurants in Baltimore / Maryland

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Updated April 05, 2025

Looking for the best special occasion restaurants in Baltimore / Maryland? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Order of the Ace

4.9

4.9 (17)

$30 and under

Cocktail Bar

Harbor East

About the restaurant

In the Order of the Ace, certain truths are revealed. Like the power of your person being equal to the place you find yourself present. And the quality of a cocktail being bettered by the craft of its creator. Slip into a space of music and mystique. A mood of intimacy and intrigue. A night where essential truths are served straight up. Or however else you would like.

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zimmszooVIP

Dined on Mar 1, 2025

We visited OotA prior to our dinner reservations at The Ruxton. We noticed that the appetizers from The Ruxton were on the OotA menu. The Caviar tots were delicious, but the big stand out were the waygu sliders. The best burger I've ever had. My fiancé got a Espresso Martini Mocktail that was perfect, and I had a Mezcal drink that was well crafted with a slight spice. The decor and ambiance were beautiful! I look forward to visiting again soon!

The Melting Pot - Towson

4.8

4.8 (1893)

$31 to $50

Fondue

Towson

About the restaurant

The Melting Pot in Towson offers an extraordinary dining experience that you won't find at any other restaurant. Here, you'll discover all the ingredients to a perfect evening, including a relaxed atmosphere, private tables, attentive service, fine wines and fabulous four-course dinners. No matter what the occasion, from a romantic date to get-togethers with friends, meetings or large groups, The Melting Pot always hits the spot. We believe in celebrating the everyday, so you don’t need a special reason to come out for our delicious menu offerings.

Your experience begins with rich cheese fondues prepared table-side. Your taste buds will be delighted by a fresh salad course. The third course is diverse selections of entrées choice ranging from steak, seafood, gluten free and vegetarian options! The finale fourth course is Chocolate Fondue served with decadent dippers.

We are sure the time and rich conversations around our steamy fondue pots will bring you closer to family and friends.

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PatrickVIP

Dined 7 days ago

The Melting Pot was the perfect ending to a long and rainy week. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal and our server was awesome!!!

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Experience

Celebration Squishie Fondue Pot Stuffed Toy $25

LIBERATORE’S Ristorante & Catering - Eldersburg

4.8

4.8 (744)

$30 and under

Italian

Eldersburg

About the restaurant

Not too formal, not too casual and always delicious, always attentive! For the summer, Tuesdays we are available for deli/market items as well as banquet/catering calls and meetings. Dinner service is available everyday and we open Wednesdays-Saturdays at 11:30. Please call us with any questions! 4107814114 We look forward to welcoming you and sharing our Italian cuisine & many traditional offerings as well. Extensive Wine list, Happy Hour specials, Kids Menu,- Warm & friendly staff. You’ll enjoy it!!

*Christmas Eve, New Years Eve, Valentine's Day, Easter, & Mother's Day will have a special menu & there will be no Happy Hour on these days.

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kevin

Dined on Apr 8, 2025

We recently went here for my wife's anniversary with a group of 4. As usual, the food and service were very good. Unfortunately, when someone in our party mentioned it was my wife's birthday (actually, it was mentioned several times) there was either no acknowledgement, or a dessert menu was given to us, and we were asked if we wanted to order anything. We have been coming here 30 years for our anniversary and some birthdays and have always been brought a dessert for free, usually a cannolo. I know they are under no obligation to provide this, but I'm curious why this was stopped after such a long time. It is the small things that matter.

LIBERATORE’S Ristorante & Catering – Westminster

4.7

4.7 (365)

$30 and under

Italian

Westminster

About the restaurant

With its stylish warmth and coziness, our Westminster location is a true destination restaurant. Host Pino Liberatore designed and built much of the interior himself; his pride of workmanship and attention to detail shows as much in the rooms as in the delicious food.

Our extensive lunch menu and dinner menu feature something for everyone to enjoy: From traditional favorites like Orecchetti alla Formaggio, to delicious fish and chops off the grill, to Linguini with Crabmeat Sauce and Fettuccine Bolognese. Come enjoy a wonderful meal prepared with the freshest ingredients and the utmost attention to detail. We offer periodic Chef's Specials, Daily Specials and Wine Dinners to add to your dining out enjoyment. Check our events and specials calendar for details.

Our staff takes great pride in providing you with the warmth and attention you've come to expect from LIBERATORE'S.

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Steven

Dined on Apr 7, 2025

This is by far our favorite restaurant in the Westminster area.We take our children here.We celebrate birthdays and parties and significant events here.The bartender is terrific the His weight staff is terrific.The owner Comes out to the tables to speak with us every time we visit.And it is a terrific location.We can't wait to go back.Thank you very much.I suggested with six stars if that was an option

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Columbia, MD | Lakeside

4.6

4.6 (154)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Columbia

About the restaurant

Founded in Tokyo in 1996, Gyu-Kaku has become the world’s #1 Japanese BBQ brand! Thanks to our devoted fans we have reached over 700 locations worldwide. Each day, hundreds of thousands of people gather around the table-top smokeless grill, a centerpiece of our dining concept, enjoying selections of premium meats, just off the grill, and other freshly prepared foods from our kitchens, inspiring laughter, conversation, and a magical dining experience.

Our authentic yakiniku (grilled barbeque) dining experience crowns you the chef. Share a variety of delicious appetizers and premium cooked meats over a flaming grill, paired with Japanese sake, frosty cold beers, or other alcoholic and non-alcoholic options of your choice. We're the perfect spot to enjoy time with friends and family, organize an office party, or to spend quality time with your significant other!

Before you go, don't forget to taste our best-seller Harami Skirt Steak or Prime Kalbi Short Rib among other must-try dishes!

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Alexander

Dined on Apr 6, 2025

We ordered the value course. The waiter was kind enough to substitute out one of the items. Had a great time talking and cooking the meat on the propane grill. So much fun. And the food tastes delicious.

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Prix-Fixe BBQ Courses for Everyone: Starting at...

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Kids Eat Free on Easter Sunday!

Rec Pier Chop House

4.5

4.5 (1123)

$31 to $50

Italian

Fells Point

About the restaurant

At Rec Pier Chop House, Chef Andrew Carmellini brings his soulful, urban Italian cooking to an American landmark by specializing in prime steaks and chops. The menu features locally-sourced ingredients, sustainable seafood, farm-raised organic poultry, and some of the country’s best beef from James River, Virginia and Donnely Ranch, Nebraska along with the irresistible pastas that Carmellini is best known for. This Italian chophouse combines the flavor and feeling of a countryside rosticceria with a modern-day steakhouse experience in Baltimore’s Fell’s Point.

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Kate

Dined on Apr 4, 2025

Great food and service. They were attentive to my gluten allergy. Loved listening to the singer/pianist

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Experience

Easter Brunch

The Melting Pot - Annapolis

4.4

4.4 (2247)

$31 to $50

Fondue

Annapolis

About the restaurant

Melting Pot in Annapolis is a locally owned, romantic fondue restaurant offering an intimate, unique, and interactive dining experience. Voted 'Most Romantic Restaurant,' we are the go-to destination for couples, celebrations, families, and unforgettable nights out. Enjoy a cozy, private-table setting with attentive service, fine wines, and our signature four-course fondue experience. From rich, creamy cheese fondue to decadent chocolate fondue, every bite is crafted for a truly special evening. Our friendly servers guide you through each course, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable dining experience. Whether it’s date night, an anniversary, or a special occasion, dip into something fun and different, and make lasting memories at Melting Pot.

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Penny

Dined 4 days ago

The food was great, as always. The server knew his job and did it well. One of our favorite places.

Kabuto

4.4

4.4 (87)

$30 and under

Hibachi

Parkville

About the restaurant

We are committed to serving an authentic Japanese experience to each and every one of our guests. From the atmosphere of our dining room to the dishes we make, we have constructed a Japanese-inspired restaurant people want to visit.
Whether you prefer the excitement of our chefs cooking in front of you on our hibachi grill or the bursts of tangy flavor from our sushi rolls, you’ll have a dine-in experience that is unlike any other.

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Nicole

Dined on Mar 24, 2025

We had a great time! We were at a table with a family and one other guest and they were all so fun and friendly! We all just had a great time! I am unfortunately allergic to onions but they were able to make my food in the back and it was delicious! This is our second visit at this location and both times were wonderful!

Fogo de Chao - Baltimore

3.8

3.8 (4626)

$30 and under

Brazilian

Inner Harbor

About the restaurant

Fogo de Chão is an internationally-renowned steakhouse from Brazil that allows guests to discover what's next at every turn. Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo elevates the centuries-old culinary art of churrasco - roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame - into a cultural dining experience of discovery. Please join us in our dining room, in our more casual Bar Fogo, or bring the Fogo Experience to you with Fogo To-Go or Catering. Visit our website to make a reservation or place an order.

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brian

Dined on Apr 9, 2025

This restaurant is amazing. The food was great and the service too. We had several vegetarians in the group who all found the market table to be the best. The price reflects the quality.

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Popular dish

Creme Brulee

Experience

VIK 100-Point Vintage Wine Dinner

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All-Day Happy Hour

The Tillery

3.6

3.6 (443)

$31 to $50

American

Owings Mills

About the restaurant

The Tillery, a full-service upscale American restaurant and bar brings a modern and intimate dining experience to Owings Mills, MD.

Owings Mills, once an independent and isolated mill town, but now the heart of bustling Baltimore County, welcomes a new dining experience to Metro Centre at Owings Mills. With a history rich in farming, cultivation, and milling, from which the city gets its name, The Tillery brings the best of the expansive countryside together with a modern and intimate dining experience. Local hospitality is at the center of it all. The center of hospitality is food. Dynamic specials featuring the seasons' best produce pair with the dependability and indulgent comfort of a prime cut of beef. Whether it's a post-work rendezvous with colleagues, or a more celebratory escape away from home, The Tillery at Metro Centre Owings Mills fits the occasion.

Traditional fare meets culinary innovation at The Tillery. Please note: 18% gratuity is added to every check

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Trish

Dined on Mar 12, 2025

Excellent service, blessed to celebrate my daughter's birthday and our 1st time visiting. Great experience will refer to others

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Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes

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Broiled Lump Crab Cakes

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Creamy Crab Dip

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