Fancy Dinner near Hippodrome/Harbor? Not Atlas please

Submitted by MixMastaPJ t3_z9dqiu in baltimore

Wife and I have been pretty trapped at home since the birth of our second child a few months back. We live in Harford County, so by getting a nice break from the kids on a weekend coming up, we booked a hotel (Hyatt) and will see a show Saturday night at the Hippodrome.

We're trying to figure out where to treat ourselves to a nice dinner before the show. I don't think either of us want Charleston level dining, but a decent fancy meal and some nice cocktails. We really enjoyed our trip to Food Market in Columbia last year, but the Hampden location might be a bit too far for where we wanted to go. It's a reasonable backup plan at least.

I'm personally not really feeling yet another steak (make that for myself plenty at home), but if that's the best place, then we'll do it. We'll be decently dressed up, but I won't be in a suit. Is Fell's even really an option or is that cutting it too close on time? (would likely set a reservation for 5pm), even if Fell's did work, are the big places like Oyster House and Peter's Inn too casual? I don't do this enough so I don't want to screw it up :) Budget is probably around $300 or so, but open to flexibility in either direction. Thanks!

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jesslynd_ t1_iyga2mr wrote

Puerto 511

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MixMastaPJ OP t1_iygahuq wrote

Definitely looked at it, but thought the BYOB would be a hard sell on the wife. She's looking forward to her first nice drink in a long time. If she wiggles on that, this looks quite tasty for sure

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Matt3989 t1_iyhdxb1 wrote

If you bring a bottle of pisco they'll make pisco sours for you in the kitchen for $2.

Not quite the same as a full bar, but it's something.

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Typical-Radish4317 t1_iyghyd8 wrote

Alma Cocina

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TonyDanza888 t1_iyhmy8e wrote

This should be your move since it's closer than some of the other spots I've seen listed. I'd go Alma or The Helmand if I'm out that way.

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DiscoDeadhead t1_iygd2dk wrote

B&O Brasserie is popular

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MixMastaPJ OP t1_iyiepsb wrote

> B&O Brasserie

struggling to find a dinner menu at the moment. But seems close enough, might even change the hotel reservation to there

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DeliMcPickles t1_iygzzi9 wrote

Peter's Inn is casual but the food and drinks are terrific. Marta is new and great. Little Donna's is also good but might be too casual. Cindy Lou's?

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anne_hollydaye t1_iyhalic wrote

Folks in the Hippodrome subscribers group seem to love Sotto Sopra.

Make a point to park in the Grand Garage. It has an entry straight into the theater. Makes life easier, especially if the weather's crap.

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librarytracy t1_iyhcwuw wrote

Leaving after the show super sucks though. We did street parking at the last show we saw. To be fair, it wasn't a Saturday night, but it was not hard to find.

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anne_hollydaye t1_iyhf6op wrote

Eh, I think it depends on where you park in the garage. If you park on the down side, nearer the exit, it takes less time to leave.

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Anne314 t1_iyhfe40 wrote

Cinghiale in Inner Harbor East. Excellent food, cocktails, and service. A lovely restaurant.

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Acceptable-Mountain t1_iyi58fp wrote

Never been there myself, but heard good things about B&O American Brasserie!

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steinwayaf t1_iyinjz1 wrote

just hit up comptoir du vin on your way down!

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luchobucho t1_iyi4oe5 wrote

What’s wrong with atlas?gif

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MixMastaPJ OP t1_iyi69jd wrote

Even ignoring any and all poor actions and messages from them, I'd rather not give money to a group trying to own everything in the city and would much rather support smaller enterprises.

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