Help an out-of-towner find good food.

Submitted by Giggysword01 t3_z93sx2 in baltimore

Hello, R/Baltimore,

I'm your newest lurker-turned-poster. I'll be brief, I'm going to be in town in late April of '23. I'm looking for advice for some good spots to eat, from a hole in the wall to a snooty French Maître d' who scoffs at me.

The only restaurant I have on my list is Jimmy's because I like crab cakes.

Thank you for reading this.

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jabbadarth t1_iyf9txq wrote

Prime rib for an old school steakhouse feel. Very velvet chair, 80 year old waiter type of spit.

The helmand for awesome Afghani food

La birrata is an amazing Argentinian steakhouse (with lots of non steak options)

Annabelle Lee is a cool spot with above average but not amazing food. Edgar Allen poe themed but in a tasteful way not an over the top theme park sort of way

Sally os for great cocktails and awesome food in a laid back bar atmosphere

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TerranceBaggz t1_iyfeixn wrote

Unfortunately Annabel Lee will probably be closed by April. The owner is selling and has an offer.

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Giggysword01 OP t1_iyfb9hv wrote

I've never been to a south American-style steakhouse.. I wonder if the cows speak more Spanish or Portuguese.. Certainly down for some foreign culinary education. Thank you.

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jabbadarth t1_iyfbty0 wrote

They have a steak sampler platter that's amazing. Like 3 or 4 cuts of steak with fries. Highly recommend.

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gat0r87 t1_iyfcs3w wrote

Clavel for awesome Mexican food.

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PigtownDesign t1_iyexrgr wrote

Le Comptoir de Vin

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Giggysword01 OP t1_iyeyupo wrote

Oh wow. It looks like a nice cozy spot. How would you compare it to Petit Louis? I'm going to have to brush up on my French.

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PigtownDesign t1_iyf7fom wrote

Much smaller and more intimate. Less formal. Menu changes every week. Excellent food.

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Giggysword01 OP t1_iyf997g wrote

I'm sold. This will be the largest city I've spent any reasonable amount of time in. Thank you for you help.

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Thisteamisajoke t1_iyfco8z wrote

Obligatory Ekiben plug. Also Locust Point Steamers for crabs. Lots of good food across Baltimore.

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TerranceBaggz t1_iyfel7u wrote

What area are you staying and for how long?

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okdiluted t1_iyf5eio wrote

grano in hampden is a real gem! get the mussels, last time i went you couldn't see the pasta at all for how many it came with

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Giggysword01 OP t1_iyfaqb2 wrote

They have the mussels on the website, on the scrolling pictures, and you are right, I counted at least 15 mussels on that bed of pasta.

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