Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Baltimore / Maryland

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Updated September 05, 2024

Looking for the best overall 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!

Arturo's Trattoria

4.9

4.9 (1676)

$31 to $50

Italian

Glen Burnie

About the restaurant

Fine dining Italian restaurant specializing in fresh-daily seafood, homemade pasta, prime cuts of meat, and local produce. Voted Best Italian Cuisine in Baltimore Magazine Reader's Poll February 2021.

ARTURO'S TRATTORIA OFFERS BOTH IN-HOUSE DINING AND TAKEOUT DINNER SERVICE FROM MONDAY TO SATURDAY EVENING. TAKEOUT DINNER SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CALLING 410-761-1500 OR SENDING AN EMAIL TO INFO@ARTUROSTRATTORIA.COM

Top review

Richard

Dined 6 days ago

I had the Tuscany ribeye which was delicious and large, 20 oz. My wife had the porkchop which she enjoyed very much. Our drinks were great as well. From the moment we walked in the door, we were treated top notch by the staff. I recommend this great restaurant to all! My only regret is that having lived less than a mile from the restaurant for over 30 years, we had never been. We'll be back.

Dutch Courage

4.9

4.9 (520)

$31 to $50

Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

Charles Village

About the restaurant

Dutch Courage is a gin-centric cocktail bar located in the historic Baltimore neighborhood of Old Goucher. Whether you are looking for an adventuresome cocktail or need a cold beer, our staff has you covered. With 150 bottles of Gin, Genever, Old Tom and Barreled Gin, along with a full spirit selections, there is always something new to explore and help you discover your courage.
The Dutch Courage kitchen team lead by Chef Alec Jacobsen has a variety of food for you to enjoy while sipping beverages. From delightful boards of cheese, charcuterie and tinned seafood to small and large plates, the food at Dutch Courage is always a culinary adventure.

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Joseph Lvip

Dined on Aug 2, 2024

New chef turning out great dishes. Drinks and service excellent as always.

Bas Rouge

4.9

4.9 (897)

$50 and over

Contemporary European

Easton

About the restaurant

For party sizes of 6 guests or more, please call the restaurant at (410) 822-1637.
Bas Rouge is a modern European restaurant offering an impeccable integration of fine dining, a world class wine list, and elegant service. The high style and gorgeous interior offer inspiration in one of the Eastern Seaboard's cultural and historic gems, Easton, Talbot County, Maryland. The dining experience is refined, and the dishes are characterized by their polished adaptation of traditional Viennese and European classics, with ingredients from the finest local purveyors and farms.

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Leevip

Dined 4 days ago

Everything about Bas Rouge is perfection. The ambience is warm and elegant. Food and service always impeccable. Lunch or dinner, the attention to detail is superb.

Osteria 177

4.9

4.9 (3377)

$31 to $50

Italian

Annapolis

About the restaurant

Osteria 177 is the ultimate expression of an Italian tavern where the main attraction is imported delicacies of one-of-a-kind food and wine. Adorned by barreled wine, an Osteria would never lack the sought out local specialties, spices, cheeses, fish or meats. It was here that many people tried to alleviate life's stresses by numbering themselves with good food, good wine, and good company. The owner/chef of the Osteria would take the utmost pride in stocking these praised elements as the basis for mouthwatering meals, a delicious dance-for-all of the five senses. This is the basis for Osteria 177.

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Bethvip

Dined on Sep 1, 2024

An amazing experience as always! It’s our number one place locally and when we have out of town guests, we are sure to bring them to Osteria 177! 🩵

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4.9

4.9 (1219)

$31 to $50

Italian

Federal Hill

About the restaurant

Hersh's celebrates the foods of Italy and the craft of the American bartender. Our menu of fresh, ingredient-driven dishes includes rustic Italian small plates and award-winning housemade pasta, as well as Neapolitan pizza featuring housemade mozzarella and sausage. Our booze program focuses on vintage cocktails, craft brews and spirits and a tightly-edited wine list offering varietals you won't see every day. Come hungry, come thirsty and come often!

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Briana

Dined 3 days ago

They’ve done it again! Not a complaint in sight!! A phenomenal meal with fresh, seasonal ingredients. Absolutely impeccable flavor pairings and depth introduced from the wood-fire. The scallops and summer squash were two dishes we thoroughly enjoyed. Licked the plates clean! What a special way to spend a birthday :)

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Popular dish

Pepperoni-oni

SoBo Cafe

4.9

4.9 (1078)

$30 and under

American

Federal Hill

About the restaurant

Located in the quaint neighborhood of Federal Hill, Baltimore. SoBo Cafe continues the tradition of American comfort food with global influences and expands it with vegetarian, vegan, gluten free and keto/paleo options. We serve craft cocktails, local draft beer & carefully selected wines. A perennial favorite among neighbors and visitors, we go out of our way to make everyone feel at home. We are gluten-free, vegetarian & vegan friendly.

We are a short walk from Camden Yards/Oriole Park & M&T/Ravens Stadium. We are very close to the Convention Center, Downtown & the Inner Harbor.

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Stephanievip

Dined 4 days ago

Everything was fantastic, the cocktails, the food, our server. We all agreed the green beans were fantastic and how often does one say that?! Sobo is such a hidden gem.

Tersiguel's French Country Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (2287)

$50 and over

French

Ellicott City

About the restaurant

**Our menu currently features a six course Chef's menu only.**

Our six course Chef's menu at Tersiguel's is a combination of authentic French-style cooking and rustic country fare reminiscent of cuisine found in Tersiguel's original home of Brittany, France. Tersiguel's cuisine is reflective of the seasons, with a garden that produces lettuces, herbs, vegetables, fruits and edible flowers. Tersiguel's is quintessential French Country "from the farm to your plate" cooking. Chef Tersiguel describes his food as "French soul food". The Tersiguel family has operated one of the regions best restaurants for over 45 years and continues this tradition with annual ratings of "Best French Restaurant" from the Zagat and Baltimore Magazine.

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Briannavip

Dined on Aug 31, 2024

We loved this restaurant! We will be back again for sure. Everything was delicious and the staff was amazing! We will be recommending this place to everyone we know!!

LIBERATORE’S Ristorante & Catering - Eldersburg

4.8

4.8 (732)

$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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Jacqueline

Dined on Aug 21, 2024

Marshall was an excellent waiter and was very efficient and tended to our every want! We were 10 senior ladies and we had a good time and the food was excellent!

Water for Chocolate

4.9

4.9 (298)

$30 and under

American

Upper Fells Point

About the restaurant

Water for Chocolate provides an intimate and savory experience with a nod to personal space and service.
Chef Sean Guy and his team prepares creative dishes using seasonal ingredients with the best of intentions.
The result is a fresh, eclectic take on comfort food that elevates the familiar to wow!!
Pairings with "holistic cocktails" such as the house brewed ginger beer and a selected wine portfolio allows for guests to create real dining memories.

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Nosizwe

Dined on Aug 30, 2024

Came to visit family in Baltimore and ended up finding this lovely restaurant by Chef Sean Guy! Incredible dinner I had with my aunt. We loved evening. The food was full of flavor, great presentation and you can tell it’s made with love. Will definitely come here again on my next visit. Cheers to the Chef and team! A must visit. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

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Experience

dinner prix fixe (four course)

Basta Pasta - Eldersburg

4.9

4.9 (762)

$30 and under

Italian

Eldersburg

About the restaurant

We appreciate each and every one of you and we look forward to seeing you soon.

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Dorien

Dined 3 days ago

We had a very enjoyable dinner with our daughter yesterday evening. All the recommendations shared by our server were spot on. This restaurant will definitely become one of our favorites!

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