Diners' Choice: Best Value restaurants in Baltimore / Maryland

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Updated July 05, 2025

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The County Cork Wine Pub

4.9

4.9 (873)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Eldersburg

About the restaurant

Welcome to The County Cork Wine Pub. The "Cork" as we are known is a classy, but casual restaurant. We have a unique menu using the freshest ingredients available. We offer an extensive wine list, as well as a selection of craft beers and a full bar. Happy Hour is best spent at The Cork where all small plates are $7 and drink specials. The Cork is your neighborhood meeting place, whether you desire a quick bite from our lite fare selection or a night out with friends. Enjoy the evening experiencing our incredible menu and succulent specials at reasonable prices. Our Butcher Block and Cheese Boards are enjoyed by many of our customers with a bottle of wine. We have the best brunch in the "Burg". An extensive a la carte menu featuring benedicts, steak and eggs, omletes anyway, corned beef hash and much more. We also have an all-you-can drink Bloody Mary Bar for $10.00. Come experience the warm atmosphere and exceptional service. You'll come as guests and leave as friends!!

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MichaelVIP

Dined on Jul 5, 2025

Always an awesome meal and experience. Don't change a thing.

Black Olive

4.9

4.9 (3056)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Fells Point

About the restaurant

After a meticulous renovation of the Fells Point General Store in 1997, The Black Olive has become a hallmark of quaint elegance on the cobblestone section of Bond Street in Fells Point, Baltimore's waterfront jewel. Although over twenty-five years old, its spirit is rooted in a rich, multi-generational legacy. As a Greek fish tavern in historic Fells Point, we specialize in Mediterranean seafood and traditional Greek dishes, complemented by house-made breads and desserts. Savor our signature dishes like Village Pie, Grilled Octopus, Rack of Lamb, Filet Mignon, Bronzini, Dover Sole, and Maine Lobster Pasta. Enhance your dining experience with selections from our extensive wine cellar or an inspired cocktail from our bar. We proudly support organic and sustainable producers of ingredients, including our wines and spirits. Recognized by Wine and Spirits Magazine as one of the '50 Most Amazing Wine Experiences in America,' The Black Olive offers an unforgettable culinary journey.

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JoelVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Coordinated a group dinner in the Celler and the experience was AMAZING!! Dimitris and his staff were welcoming, kind, and very helpful. The food (Black Olive Lobster Pasta with Squid Ink, Filet Mignon, Whole Black Sea Bass, Grilled Octopus Salad, Stuffed Calamari) was raved about throughout the night from the group. Dimitris recommended two great wines (red & white) to go with our order and they were both perfect! Hats off to the Black Olive staff for a great experience!!

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Fish Soup

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Black Olive Lobster Pasta

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Whole Dover Sole

The Retriever Bar & The Decoy Bottle Shop

4.8

4.8 (88)

$30 and under

American

Chestertown

About the restaurant

The Retriever is a bar with great dining and the most extensive spirits selection around. Please note that even though we serve food we are classified as a bar and all guests must be 21 years old.

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VickyVIP

Dined on Jul 5, 2025

This was our fourth dinner at The Retriever and we had another wonderful evening. The food is consistently very good, service is efficient and friendly and you can’t beat the cocktails. Plus it’s reasonably priced. We share incredibly fresh oysters and the smoked bluefish dip for starters. Among the four of us we had the shrimp burger, the pork and noodles and the catfish. Everyone enjoyed their entrees. We will definitely be back to this charming spot.

Cafe Gia Ristorante

4.9

4.9 (775)

$30 and under

Italian

Little Italy

About the restaurant

It was the desire to share our Sicilian heritage and Sicilian cuisine that prompted the family to buy an older neighborhood diner and create a new, warm, comfortable family ristoranté in Little Italy, “Café Gia Ristoranté.” We have strived very hard to recreate a Sicilian bistro, a place where one feels like they are in Sicily while dining. Buon appetito!

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Laura

Dined on Jun 29, 2025

Wow - this is a great spot. The food is excellent and the restaurant is so cute inside and out. We will definetely return next time we are in Baltimore

Market Street Inn

4.7

4.7 (279)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Salisbury

About the restaurant

Since 1979, Market Street Inn has been an icon on the river in downtown Salisbury. Market Street Inn values every guest and strives to make each meal a unique and magical dining experience.

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Sarah

Dined on Jul 4, 2025

Everything was wonderful. The bread and infused oils was a nice surprise. The food was outstanding and server was excellent too. The hostess wasn’t too friendly, almost a little distracted but she was polite.

La Barrita Restobar

4.9

4.9 (287)

$31 to $50

Argentinean

Upper Fells Point

About the restaurant

La Barrita features Argentinian style steak seasoned with mouth watering chimichurri, home made pastas, and empanadas. Nestled in the Butcher's Hill neighborhood, La Barrita provides intimate atmosphere with a Baltimore industrial feel. In the warmer months enjoy al fresco dining when we roll up the garage doors.

At La Barrita we treat our guests like family. An upscale casual restaurant, we suit a variety of dining needs, from special occasions to catching up with friends; you might even catch a soccer game on at the bar. Just don't get caught in a Boca jersey! La Barrita is a proud supporter of River Plate fc.

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BrittanyVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Absolutely enjoyed the food, drinks, staff, vibes!! Hidden gem in Baltimore that you should try! My steak was out of this world good! 10/10

Cafe Azafran

4.8

4.8 (1057)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

Rehoboth Beach

About the restaurant

Cafe Azafran serves up an award-winning blend of Mediterranean and Spanish cuisine. Recently taking home the 2019 Top Chef of the Culinary Coast for the second year in a row was Café Azafran, their quality of food and freshness speaks for itself. Each dish from tapas to our large plates will leave you satisfied and looking forward to your next visit. Menu is subject to change at Chefs request! We have live entertainment every Thursday!!!!
Located on the ocean block of Baltimore Avenue, in downtown Rehoboth Beach, Cafe Azafran has a cozy dining area, with a spacious covered screened in back porch, in order to enjoy the ocean air while you eat fresh, delicious menu items.

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BarbaraVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Our family of six loved this restaurant. Haddock, duck and paella were stand outs. Our server, Teddy, was great. We look forward to dining at Azafran again.

Luna Blu - Annapolis

4.8

4.8 (2503)

$30 and under

Italian

Annapolis

About the restaurant

We opened in 2001 on the new up & coming hot spot of Inner West Street. We have grown into a neighborhood favorite among locals & tourists. Our cozy dining room with murals of the Amafi Coast is the perfect place for a date night or for making memories with friends & family. Offering innovative Italian fare prepared with a personal touch & the freshest local ingredients. All menu items are prepared fresh to order, this allows us to be very accommodating to food allergies. We have many options for vegans, pescatarians and gluten free diners.

Wednesday & Saturday from May - Sept on West Street's 1st block we hold Dinner Under the Stars. All of the restaurants put tables & chairs under a light canopy, there is live music and dancing.

We offer a 4 course special nightly, 1/2 priced bottle of we every Wednesday, Pizza & Wine pairing Tuesday & Thursday nights & bi weelky wine dinners.

View our events & specials www.lunabluofannapolis.com

Thanks for supporting local business!

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Randy

Dined 5 days ago

Excellent restaurant, small to medium in size with wonderful food. It is an outstanding value, certainly one of the best in Annapolis.

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Tiramisu

Bonz

4.9

4.9 (1854)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Harrington

About the restaurant

Any reservation request left on Mondays or Tuesdays will be confirmed on Wednesday when we reopen.

Award-winning seafood/steakhouse, Bonz Restaurant & Lounge is located in Harrington Raceway & Casino, offering a variety of mouthwatering appetizers, entrees and desserts. Featuring the famous fork tender filets and the freshest seafood all paired with the finest Cabernet from our extensive wine list. Open Wednesday – Sunday at 4PM. Reservations recommended. Dining options Bar/Lounge, Main Dining room, Al Fresco Patio.
Bonz welcomes underage diners, but hey must enter through the Bonz patio main door adjacent to the fountain and please call upon arrival so staff can check you in. All parties greater than 6 guests must be called in for management approval.

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Pete

Dined on Jul 5, 2025

Been to Bonz many times now and it NEVER disappoints. Our survivor Scottie has been there over 10 years and rattled of the special. Tonight my wife had the signature smoked maple drink which is her favorite. She lives the smoke once the top is off the drink. We ordered the Brie cheese appetizer special which was wrapped in dough that had pineapple in it and was baked and served with a drizzle of honey on top with blueberries and strawberries. Absolute delicious. For dinner we had flounder franchise and braised short ribs. Both were cooked perfectly and tasted great. We skipped dessert tonight. Scottie was an excellent server and checked on us throughout the night.

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Lobster Ravioli

LIBERATORE’S Ristorante & Catering – Westminster

4.9

4.9 (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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Deborah

Dined on Jun 20, 2025

Friendly welcome, clean restaurant with nicely spaced tables. The place has recently been made over, so looks fresh. Wait staff have great menu knowledge and are smartly dressed. Food was wonderful and we both brought home leftovers.

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