Dine at these Baltimore restaurants and taste the regional culinary traditions of Maryland and the culturally rich Chesapeake Bay. Maryland – the home of the soft crab – makes its culinary influence known in all of these restaurants. So, sit back, order some of Maryland’s best seafood and enjoy your harbor view!

  1. Group of people sitting at restaurant table, man using laptop, smilingCharleston Restaurant

    2. This sophisticated Baltimore eatery was rated #1 for food, service, and popularity by a Zagat Survey in 2009. Located in Baltimore’s Harbor East neighborhood, Charleston offers meals from three to six courses and wines from a constantly revised hand-selected list. Charleston combines the culinary sophistication of French cooking with the Low Country cooking of nearby South Carolina to create its popular, signature style. To learn more about one of the best places to eat in Baltimore go to: www.CharlestonRestaurant.com.

  2. Corks

    3. Corks Restaurant offers a romantic dining experience in an upscale bistro environment. Located in an historic rowhouse, Corks pairs the best of wine with the most innovative in American cuisine. A poetic menu delineates your choices on fondue, house cocktails, main courses, desserts, and more. Try the bison meat balls, a Corks original! To reserve a table at this most exclusive of Baltimore restaurants go to: www.CorksRestaurant.com.

  3. The Black Olive

    4. This contemporary Greek restaurant was brought to America through the visionary talents and hard work of one family from Northern Greece. Offering the best in the tradition of Greek winemaking, their handpicked wines are paired with courses made from the freshest produce and seafood available. Tableside presentations give service a flair, and the opportunity to dine in the wine cellar (which features over 3,000 bottles) makes this restaurant a cut above the rest. To learn more about this family-owned establishment go to: www.TheBlackOlive.com.

  4. Linwoods

    5. Consistently rated by Baltimore Magazine and the Zagat Guide as a best restaurant in Baltimore, Linwoods does seafood modern. From their Hawaiian pineapple House Cocktail to their Simply Prepared Fish with Olive Oil and Sea Salt, Linwoods puts taste first. To reserve a table at this Baltimore favorite, go to: www.Linwoods.com.

  5. Bo Brooks

    6. This Baltimore classic offers Chesapeake Bay favorites with style. Bo Brooks’ Cream of Crab Soup is a frequent Zagat Award Winner and this harbor-side restaurant also boasts Baltimore’s Best Steamed Crabs. Enjoy your harbor view and munch on traditional Maryland recipe Soft Crabs. To learn more about one of the best places to eat in Baltimore go to: BoBrooks.com.

  6. Watertable

    7. Offering the best in American contemporary cuisine, Watertable serves up classic food with a signature Chesapeake flair. Indulge in a multi-course dinner with a slice of local favorite Smith Island Cake as the crowning event. To view restaurant hours and directions go to: www.WaterTableRestaurant.com.

  7. Captain James Landing

    8. Captain James Landing may have the corner on the best view in Baltimore! Located on the waterfront, you can view Baltimore’s inner harbor through a number of charming porthole windows. Order a creative cocktail and partake in the Chesapeake Bay Country Crab Cakes or the Black Angus Filet Mignon – local favorites. To learn more about “Baltimore’s most unique restaurant” go to: www.CaptainJamesLanding.com.

  8. The Prime Rib

    9. The Prime Rib is “the civilized steakhouse” offering a cut above the rest when it comes to fresh produce and choice meat. This elegant diner has a vintage supper club feel, nightly live bass and piano music, and a mature, romantic atmosphere. Voted the top steakhouse by a Zagat Survey, The Prime Rib is dressed to impress. To book your reservations at this most prestigious of Baltimore restaurants go to:

    www.ThePrimeRib.com.

  9. Sotto Sopra

    10. This Italian classic restaurant is casual dining with an air of sophistication and taste. Offering a hand-picked wine list featuring reds and whites from around the world, Sotto Sopra has everything for the dining connoisseur. Relax and enjoy a three course meal designed by some of Italy’s most talented young chefs. To book your reservation at this best of Baltimore restaurants go to: www.SottoSopraInc.com.

  10. The Brewer’s Art

    11. Located in the historic Mount Vernon district, this Baltimore favorite features home brews including Ozzy and Resurrection, which balance well with their classic, simple cuisine. Try the 18-hour braised pork for a fall treat, or sip from Baltimore’s best selections of fine scotch and whiskeys. To view the menu go to: www.TheBrewersArt.com.