Diners' Choice: American restaurants in Baltimore / Maryland

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Updated October 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall American cuisine in Baltimore / Maryland? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyses more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favourites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

1776 Steakhouse

4.8

4.8 (4362)

$31 to $50

American

Rehoboth Beach

About the restaurant

Whether you are celebrating a special occasion or just want to enjoy a perfect meal out, we invite you to experience 1776 Steakhouse. It's the ideal setting for great food and great conversation.

Voted best steaks and most romantic restaurant at the beach.

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william

Dined 3 days ago

1776 never disappoints! Everything was wonderful. Our waitress, Ellie was delightful! We'll be back in April!

Water for Chocolate

4.8

4.8 (306)

$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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Brandon

Dined 6 days ago

Food, service, and atmosphere was top notch as always. First time going for brunch, was ecstatic to see the Jerk Duck on the menu and an entree. Probably my favorite dish!!

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Experience

dinner prix fixe (four course)

Citron

4.8

4.8 (2191)

$50 and over

American

Towson

About the restaurant

Casually elegant, romantic American Waterfront Dining in Baltimore County with lovely outside dining on the lake. Repeat winner BEST of BALTIMORE, OpenTable Diners' Choice, Wine Spectator Awards. Owned and operated by Susan and Charles Levine. Enjoy a seasonal menu of highest-grade center-cut steaks, chops and seafood with expert preparation led by Executive Chef Hersh and exquisite sushi by Chef Alan from Hong Kong; plus handcrafted cocktails, and many of the world's best wines and spirits. Everything made in-house. Al fresco dining in peaceful nature or indoors in elegant ambiance. Parties of 7+ or private events please contact us 410-363-0900 reservations@citronbaltimore.com

Exquisite venue for food lovers, with fireplace; subtle TVs in upscale bar. Our 8 private dining rooms and private event venue, The Cove, feature Hi-tech AV, inside/outside Lakefront spaces for large social and corporate events. Heated outdoor terraces year round equal nature lover's paradise. Free parking.

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Lisa

Dined on Sep 28, 2024

My husband got the crab cake and we are picky Md crab cake eaters, he said it was perfect. I had the best chicken I’ve ever eaten. The owner checks on every table personally and doesn’t just shake your hand but lends a helping hand to the waiters. It is very pricey but worth every penny. At the end of the meal instead of bringing mints they serve gourmet desserts with the bill. So Great!

Heirloom

4.8

4.8 (2150)

$31 to $50

American

Lewes

About the restaurant

RESERVATIONS:
Heirloom is open for dinner Tuesday - Saturday starting at 5pm; closed Sunday & Monday.
We accept dining reservations 30 days out, simply meaning today's date plus 30 days.

CANCELLATION POLICY:
If you cancel or no show within 12 hours of your reservation, your credit card will be charged $25/per person.
All proceeds go towards the Heirloom kitchen squad’s continued culinary education, research & development.

We do not offer child seating (high chairs/booster seats) of any kind, nor a children’s menu, and we are unable to accommodate strollers in the dining room.

PATIO:
Our patio is located outside, in full sun, with umbrellas provided.
Please take note if you are uncomfortable with sun exposure and outdoor elements.
Patio tables are entirely weather dependent, and therefore released the day of.
However, if the weather is looking magical for a few days at a time, tables will be released for booking.

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Johnvip

Dined on Oct 3, 2024

Great salad, soup and cod were all excellent from presentation through the meal.

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Char-Grilled Atlantic Octopus

Shorebreak Lodge

4.8

4.8 (1032)

$31 to $50

American

Rehoboth Beach

About the restaurant

Shorebreak Lodge offers high quality fresh and seasonal menu items, hand crafted cocktails, an eclectic wine list, and exceptional service all in a comfortably chic and welcoming setting.

One of the elements that makes the Shorebreak menu unique is the option to order appetizer size or full size entrees. Ben, owner and creator of the cocktail menu, has been bartending in downtown Rehoboth since 2019 and has won several cocktail awards, most recently First Place at the War at the Shore. The cocktail program at Shorebreak presents carefully crafted cocktails based on classics with unique twists to challenge the guests with new experiences.

Shorebreak has a 12-seat bar, two dining rooms and a covered outdoor patio. Many seating options for a romantic date night, special celebrations, family gatherings and company dinners.

We are 133 steps to the Atlantic Ocean on Wilmington Ave Downtown Rehoboth Beach.

Winner of Traveler's Choice 2021 on Trip Advisor.

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Shannon

Dined 7 days ago

Every single dish was AMAZING. Specifically, the scallops, octopus, salmon and wings. The drinks were phenomenal as well! Pricey, but worth the expense!

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Mr. Bill's Terrace Inn

4.7

4.7 (106)

$50 and over

American

Essex

About the restaurant

Mr. Bill's has been a Local sensation since 1954. Family owned and operated for 68 years! Casual family dining with a full-service bar/restaurant. Amazing food, refreshing cocktails, and the Baltimore's best steamed crabs smothered in our homemade seasoning.

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Shakira

Dined 5 days ago

I’ve been to this establishment two times before but, this was the first time I’ve tried their famous crabs! I ordered a dozen medium crabs with some of their sweet white corn on the cob and it did not disappoint! I was in love with the seasoning because it did not come off as being too salty or too spicy. The crabs were cooked to perfection, heavy and so meaty! I got the pleasure of being serviced by Tina who was very pleasant and attentive. I will be making a trip back to Mr. Bills soon especially with it being football season! The atmosphere in this place on football Sunday was so exhilarating and I can’t wait to experience it again!

SoBo Cafe

4.9

4.9 (1085)

$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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Yutaka

Dined 2 days ago

It is a nice restaurant, good food, nice ambience, with reasonable price. I will surely come back there.

One Eleven Main

4.8

4.8 (1422)

$30 and under

American

Bel Air

About the restaurant

Dedicated to cooking excellent, inventive food and providing sophisticated, intelligent service in a charming atmosphere. Our focus is to provide a memorable experience for guests that sets the benchmark for the hospitality industry.

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john

Dined 2 days ago

One Eleven is a treasure in downtown Bel Air. The service is excellent and the food prepared to perfection.

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The Retriever Bar & The Decoy Bottle Shop

4.7

4.7 (34)

$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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patricia

Dined on Oct 1, 2024

Our waitress was great. Very informative about the food and just great with her service. Unfortunately we did not like the hamburger-very small, no onions or tomatoes - the rest of the food was good and the oysters great

The Food Market - Hampden

4.8

4.8 (5264)

$30 and under

American

Hampden

About the restaurant

Consistently The Best of Baltimore...The Food Market focuses on brilliant basics, delicious food, and attentive service in a smartly designed industrial-modern space, featuring an open kitchen. Award-winning Chef Chad Gauss’ value-driven menu offers guests a complete dining experience by combining recognizable ingredients with unparalleled technique. The Food Market strives to provide great service in a comfortable environment, where both staff & diners can be themselves.
We invite you to come relax, enjoy, and allow us to do what we do best, for you.

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Bernard

Dined 7 days ago

Great food, drinks and service. Jacob was the best bartender.

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