Diners' Choice: Great for outdoor dining restaurants in Baltimore / Maryland

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Updated July 05, 2025

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Barcocina - Baltimore

4.7

4.7 (909)

$30 and under

Contemporary Mexican

Fells Point

About the restaurant

Barcocina features Mexican inspired cuisine with fresh ingredients and original twists meant to share among friends. Barcocina's cocktail list emphasizes fresh squeezed juices for next level freshness and taste. With amazing open air spaces and uninhibited views of the harbor, Barcocina is the premier place to eat, drink and socialize. The glass and aluminum garage door walls open to a panoramic view of the harbor. Each seat, indoor and outdoor, makes the harbor view a part of the Barcocina experience. Open for Brunch, Lunch, and Dinner daily, as well as late night with live DJs on Friday & Saturday nights makes Barcocina the go to place for all your dining and entertainment needs.

Top review

Manpreet

Dined 5 days ago

Great food, service and views!! Drinks were great as well.

Market Street Inn

4.7

4.7 (280)

$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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KarenVIP

Dined 3 days ago

The chicken salad is absolutely delicious. My daughter’s chicken tenders and fries were a delicious kids meal as well.

Magdalena

4.7

4.7 (1258)

$31 to $50

Bistro

Mt. Vernon

About the restaurant

Magdalena is the celebrated restaurant of The Ivy Hotel, a Relais & Châteaux property in Baltimore’s historic Mount Vernon neighborhood.

Magdalena, a Maryland Bistro, features refined, “from-scratch” bistro fare driven by the bounty of the Chesapeake Bay region. The seasonally evolving menu celebrates the finest local ingredients, sustainable values, and culinary craftsmanship, resulting in dishes brimming with character.

Executive Chef Ülfet Ralph has over a decade of experience in Relais & Châteaux properties. With this expertise, Chef Ralph will continue Magdalena’s mission of exploring innovative and artful interpretations of Maryland cuisine with a purposeful balance of bistro meets elegance. Ingredients are sourced close to home, and relationships with local farmers and purveyors are at the heart of the culinary philosophy. A cheeky cocktail program, Wine Spectator-awarded wine list, and revered whiskey collection complete a delightfully unmatched dining experience.

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Doug

Dined 2 days ago

Fantastic dinner for our anniversary! Randall was outstanding! And the cost was so low, we thought something was missing from the bill. Will definitely be back... with friends!

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Experience

Sunday Afternoon Tea at Magdalena

Citron

4.7

4.7 (2276)

$50 and over

American

Towson

About the restaurant

Romantic Waterfront Dining in Baltimore County is lovely at Citron on the lake. BEST of BALTIMORE, OpenTable Diners' Choice, Wine Spectator Awards repeat winner. Owned and operated by Susan and Charles Levine. Enjoy a seasonal menu of highest-grade center-cut steaks, chops and fresh, day-boat seafood with expert preparation led by Executive Chef Mary Hersh and exquisite sushi by Chef Alan from Hong Kong; plus craft 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, have Hi-tech AV, inside/outside Lakefront spaces for large social and corporate events 7 days a week. Heated outdoor terraces make a nature lover's paradise. Free parking. Book Now.

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MichaelVIP

Dined 5 days ago

This is a first-class place with an excellent menu, well prepared food and conscientious service. It's not cheap, but you get what you pay for. Sitting on the back deck overlooking Quarry Lake is one of the best venues for a meal that exists in Baltimore.

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Popular dish

Seared Rare Filet Mignon Sashimi

Experience

Happy Hour

Bridges Restaurant - MD

4.6

4.6 (2158)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Kent Narrows

About the restaurant

Bridges is an OpenTable "Top 100 Scenic View Restaurant in America". Located in the heart of the Chesapeake, Bridges restaurant offers unmatched waterfront dining featuring made-to-order dishes that are prepared from scratch using the finest hand-picked ingredients. Open daily for lunch and dinner, Bridges offers an award-winning happy hour Sunday through Friday. Come enjoy the spectacular views and taste the best of the Chesapeake Bay region!

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SallyVIP

Dined 3 days ago

The firecracker shrimp were delicious! Service seemed a bit slow. One plate had food residue from the dishwasher stuck to it. Overall, good experience and very good food!

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4.6

4.6 (393)

$30 and under

American

Arnold

About the restaurant

A neighborhood, family owned and operated restaurant and lounge located just off the Chesapeake Bay. Specializing in regional dishes and creative cuisine using only the freshest ingredients available. Serving Lunch, Dinner and Sunday Brunch Buffet.

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Carol

Dined 1 day ago

The broiled lobster tail wasn’t great, but it wasn’t bad either. Overall pleased. Good happy hour drink prices. Excellent service

Ampersea Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (1482)

$31 to $50

American

Harbor Point

About the restaurant

At the intersection of Harbor Point and Fells Point, Ampersea is redefining cuisine that's modern, Maryland, authentic. A destination innovating the way Baltimore dines on the Patapsco River. Perched on the western corner of Thames Street and located in the Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Museum building with the Living Classrooms Foundation, Ampersea dining room, patio, and event spaces offer a stunning combination of panoramic harbor views, impeccable service, and delectable dishes. During our busy season the restaurant has policies in place that may affect your reservation. please review the following:
- Entire party arrived to be sat
- All parties larger than 4 people must call into the restaurant to schedule their reservation.
- All tables are subject to an 18% auto-gratuity.
- Outdoor dining is not guaranteed for all reservations but is first come first serve.

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Sharon

Dined on Jul 5, 2025

Highly recommend! Excellent thick swordfish sandwich, lobster roll, fillet and mushroom risotto - all cooked to perfection. Delightful breeze, waterfront view and shaded in early evening!!

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Mountain Branch Grille & Pub

4.4

4.4 (997)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Joppa

About the restaurant

One of the best restaurants in Maryland is located just two miles from I-95 exit 74 at Mountain Branch Golf Course - 20 minutes from Baltimore.
Constructed out of three acres of Oregon’s finest Douglas Fir, the historic-looking timber-pegged post and beam structure has high ceilings, multilevel architecture and a magnificent view. The Grille & Pub at Mountain Branch is a favorite for relaxing after a round of golf and is an ever-popular destination for lunch, dinner and late night. Spacious patios afford dining al fresco when the weather is mild. And when winter winds are blowing, a large fireplace keeps the inside warm and cozy. The American-classic menu offers a diverse mix of tastes, including soups, salads, and sandwiches as well as fresh fish, crab cakes and Angus beef. Our chefs take pride in keeping the offerings creative and interesting - taking full advantage of fresh seasonal ingredients.

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JackieVIP

Dined on Jun 25, 2025

Everything was perfect!! Our waiter Ben was fantastic!!!

Watershed

4.3

4.3 (286)

$30 and under

Seafood

Federal Hill

About the restaurant

Now open in the newly remodeled Cross Street Market, Watershed is a classic Maryland seafood house serving some of the region’s signature dishes, including steamed hard-shell crabs. An expansive rooftop deck provides an intimate outdoor experience in the heart of Federal Hill, complete with a covered bar, gaming area and an abundance of televisions for sports viewing.

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JenniferVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Tasty food in a vibrant atmosphere with phenomenal service. Definitely one of the better crab dips I’ve tasted and portions overall were generous. Crab salad special was not particularly interesting nor was the grouper as phenomenal as described (just ok). But a good dining experience overall.

The Choptank - Baltimore

4.1

4.1 (782)

$30 and under

Seafood

Fells Point

About the restaurant

Atlas Restaurant Group celebrates historic Fells Point with The Choptank, a new fish and crab house located in the Broadway Market’s south shed. The Choptank honors the market’s 200-plus-year legacy with authentic local seafood and an energy and hustle true to the area.

Atlas Restaurant Group promotes a dining atmosphere and the suggested dress is business casual. We kindly ask our guests to abide by these suggestions to create an enjoyable environment for all guests.

The following items are prohibited however:

• Gentlemen’s tank tops or sleeveless shirts
• Hats are not permitted indoors for gentlemen
• No exposed undergarments
• Clothing with language or graphics that are vulgar or sexually explicit
• Footwear is required, however there is no restriction on the style
*Children accompanied by an adult are not subject to the Dress Policy*

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WilliamVIP

Dined on Jul 9, 2025

As always the food and the service was top notch. The best kept secret of the menu is the fried chicken and the mac and cheese. We got the Nashville fried chicken and it had the perfect amount of spice. Our server Karly was wonderful. She was very attentive and friendly. Thank you Karly.

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