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The Nickel Taphouse, Baltimore, MD

The Nickel Taphouse

4.1 (681)
$30 and under
Gastro Pub
1604 Kelly Ave., Baltimore, MD 21209

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Innovative
  • Great for craft beers
Contemporary American restaurant with an emphasis on locally farmed oysters, served on the half shell and roasted, along with wild gulf shrimp and sustainable seafood. We also serve locally grass fed beef and poultry. Our beverage menu is features 32 craft brews on tap, an extensive selection of craft spirits and cocktails, and a diverse wine list with 14 wines by the glass.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, Burgers, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Monday - Thursday: Dinner 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm, Friday: Dinner 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm, Saturday: Brunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm Dinner 4:00 pm- 11:00 pm Sunday: Brunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm Dinner 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (443) 869-6240
  • Website
    http://www.nickeltaphouse.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Brian Mahon
  • Catering
    If you are interested in having a small or large group dining event, our chef and knowledgeable staff would be delighted to assist you in creating the perfect event. We can accomodate groups of 10 to 150 guests. Please contact Robbin Haas at 305-790-7636, or robbinhaas2@gmail.com
  • Private party facilities
    The Nickel Taphouse, located in the Mount Washington neighborhood, offers a unique venue for groups of 15 to 110. All events receive personal attention to details by our professional staff to provide a memorable experience for you and your guests.
  • Location
    1604 Kelly Ave., Baltimore, MD 21209
  • Neighborhood
    Towson
  • Cross street
    Newbury Street
  • Parking details
    Off street parking and Valet
  • Public transit
    Light Rail- Mount Washington
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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What 681 people are saying

The Nickel Taphouse reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.1
4.1 based on all time ratings
  • 4.0Food
  • 4.0Service
  • 4.0Ambience
  • 2.2Value

Noise • Energetic

681 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Baltimore / Maryland1 review

    3.0

    Dined on October 6, 2018

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Wish noise level was lower, service faster, food better. Overall disappointing this time

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  2. Jimmy

    Baltimore / Maryland20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 12, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderfully delicious salmon and soft crab dinners. Excellent presentation. Kale salad was picture perfect. Efficient, congenial hostess and waitress!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined on September 8, 2018

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Limited menu. Would have liked more options. Was hoping for a selection of Belgian or Belgian styled beers.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore / Maryland26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 7, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We miss you!!!

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  5. LindaB

    Baltimore / Maryland11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 1, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always delicious with excellent service. Food is beautifully presented.

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  6. friendly

    Baltimore / Maryland1 review

    5.0

    Dined on August 23, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to hangout with friends, in large part due to both physical quality and amazing beer list. Truly has a neighborhood feel. I've been there a number of times this summer and will definitely be back. The only thing I"d recommend, if possible, is an expanded menu. It's solid, but could use even more choices -- especially for vegetarians. Still, they do very well with what they have.

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  7. CoffeeAllTheTime VIP

    Baltimore / Maryland21 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on August 22, 2018

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Been to Nickel countless times and love the burgers and apps, but the kitchen always messes up one or more items. The bacon on my cheeseburger was just a cut of fat so we asked for a new piece and they brought it. No nickel sauce on the cheeseburger, so they brought it. Key lime pie was not good, so they offered ice cream but were out of the flavor we asked for. So no dessert. Servers tried to help and didn't charge us for the pie but they took soooooo long to do everything. Painful. It's just not worth it.

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  8. WeekendWill

    Baltimore / Maryland41 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on August 19, 2018

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The beer menu is top notch.Also good for wine and spirits.I’ve always thought that the food is overpriced, given it’s slightly-better-than-mediocre quality.

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  9. Ricky

    Baltimore / Maryland107 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on August 11, 2018

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A very nice meal and nice atmosphere.

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  10. EasilySatisfied

    Baltimore / Maryland2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on August 10, 2018

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Great selection of beers. Unfortunately, those of us who ordered rare burgers were served burgers that were closer to medium.

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FAQs

The Nickel Taphouse is rated 4.1 stars by 681 OpenTable diners.

  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Baltimore / Maryland
  4. Baltimore Suburbs
  5. Towson

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1604 Kelly Ave., Baltimore, MD 21209

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Newbury Street
  • Neighborhood
    Towson
  • Hours of operation
    Monday - Thursday: Dinner 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm, Friday: Dinner 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm, Saturday: Brunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm Dinner 4:00 pm- 11:00 pm Sunday: Brunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm Dinner 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, Burgers, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Off street parking and Valet
  • Public transit
    Light Rail- Mount Washington
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Brian Mahon
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.nickeltaphouse.com/
  • Phone number
    (443) 869-6240
  • Catering
    If you are interested in having a small or large group dining event, our chef and knowledgeable staff would be delighted to assist you in creating the perfect event. We can accomodate groups of 10 to 150 guests. Please contact Robbin Haas at 305-790-7636, or robbinhaas2@gmail.com
  • Private party facilities
    The Nickel Taphouse, located in the Mount Washington neighborhood, offers a unique venue for groups of 15 to 110. All events receive personal attention to details by our professional staff to provide a memorable experience for you and your guests.

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