Diners' Choice: Best Ambiance restaurants in Baltimore / Maryland

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Updated September 05, 2024

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Dutch Courage

4.9

4.9 (520)

$31 to $50

Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

Charles Village

About the restaurant

Dutch Courage is a gin-centric cocktail bar located in the historic Baltimore neighborhood of Old Goucher. Whether you are looking for an adventuresome cocktail or need a cold beer, our staff has you covered. With 150 bottles of Gin, Genever, Old Tom and Barreled Gin, along with a full spirit selections, there is always something new to explore and help you discover your courage.
The Dutch Courage kitchen team lead by Chef Alec Jacobsen has a variety of food for you to enjoy while sipping beverages. From delightful boards of cheese, charcuterie and tinned seafood to small and large plates, the food at Dutch Courage is always a culinary adventure.

Top review

Joseph Lvip

Dined on Aug 2, 2024

New chef turning out great dishes. Drinks and service excellent as always.

Order of the Ace

4.6

4.6 (7)

$30 and under

Cocktail Bar

Harbor East

About the restaurant

In the Order of the Ace, certain truths are revealed. Like the power of your person being equal to the place you find yourself present. And the quality of a cocktail being bettered by the craft of its creator. Slip into a space of music and mystique. A mood of intimacy and intrigue. A night where essential truths are served straight up. Or however else you would like.

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Yvonnevip

Dined on Aug 30, 2024

Excellent cocktail, Excellent Ambience and Excellent service!

Bas Rouge

4.9

4.9 (898)

$50 and over

Contemporary European

Easton

About the restaurant

For party sizes of 6 guests or more, please call the restaurant at (410) 822-1637.
Bas Rouge is a modern European restaurant offering an impeccable integration of fine dining, a world class wine list, and elegant service. The high style and gorgeous interior offer inspiration in one of the Eastern Seaboard's cultural and historic gems, Easton, Talbot County, Maryland. The dining experience is refined, and the dishes are characterized by their polished adaptation of traditional Viennese and European classics, with ingredients from the finest local purveyors and farms.

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Russvip

Dined 5 days ago

The food quality, distinctive tastes and sewrvice make for a wonderful dining experience. This is the only restaurant on the Eastern Shore of MD that has NYC quality in all respects. The timing of each course is effortless and perfect and that makes for a perfect date night and special occasion. We love all of the Prager restaurants and relish how each one is distinct yet all share the same high level of quality where the food an experience reflect passion by all who are involved. The Chef is a James Beard winner and his recognition is warranted What I like is that he has always been great but he keeps getting better with a focus on exceeding expectations. When you come, prepare to be wowed. You will not be disappointed.

The Dive Club

4.8

4.8 (121)

$30 and under

Seafood

Cambridge

About the restaurant

Join us on the USS N. Nectar as we set sail across the Chesapeake Bay in search of the infamous Chessie.

During your journey, enjoy Shareable Plates, and Tropical Cocktails inspired by the Captains many adventures around the globe.

*We are a themed restaurant, and not an actual boat on the water*

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Mary Ellen

Dined 4 days ago

Great food and great service! Highly recommend if you’re visiting downtown Cambridge, MD !

The Elkridge Furnace Inn

4.9

4.9 (2966)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Elkridge

About the restaurant

Award-winning Executive Chef Dan Wecker shares his passion and dedication through seasonal menus boasting a fusion of New American and French- Inspired dishes -- the perfect balance of classic and creative cuisine. A thoughtful wine list and signature cocktails start the adventure. Signature Cream of Baltimore Soup and Chef's own pan mustard sauce for crab cakes are a notable twist. On-site Green House and Mushroom house add to the intrigue. Finally, in-house desserts will add a memorable sweet ending to your experience. Our circa 1744 Tavern Restaurant, 1810 Manor House along with 12 acres of grounds and gardens makes for the perfect dining escape. intersecting literature, history and geography as story with our food. Experiences including monthly themed teas along with wine and spirit coursed dinners are sought after pre-paid options. Patio and Porch dining available.

2023 Best of Howard County: Best Chef, Fine Dining, Ambiance, Steak and Place to Take Out of Towners...

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Murray

Dined 4 days ago

The menu complemented the farm-to-table sentiment the restaurant follows. The use of local seasonal foods made for flavors hard to come by. The experience was overall very classy, but not ostentatious. Very wonderful and friendly staff made everything even better. Overall everything was very well done and I would like to come back to try more of the menu.

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Popular dish

Classic French Onion

Experience

Celebrate the Bay Wine and Spirits Dinner

Experience

Oktoberfest Dinner

Hersh's

4.9

4.9 (1219)

$31 to $50

Italian

Federal Hill

About the restaurant

Hersh's celebrates the foods of Italy and the craft of the American bartender. Our menu of fresh, ingredient-driven dishes includes rustic Italian small plates and award-winning housemade pasta, as well as Neapolitan pizza featuring housemade mozzarella and sausage. Our booze program focuses on vintage cocktails, craft brews and spirits and a tightly-edited wine list offering varietals you won't see every day. Come hungry, come thirsty and come often!

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Jamey

Dined 4 days ago

I have been wanting to try Hersh’s for over a year. It did not disappoint!!! Steven our server was incredible! The food was outstanding. We had the best experience!

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Popular dish

Pepperoni-oni

Tersiguel's French Country Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (2289)

$50 and over

French

Ellicott City

About the restaurant

**Our menu currently features a six course Chef's menu only.**

Our six course Chef's menu at Tersiguel's is a combination of authentic French-style cooking and rustic country fare reminiscent of cuisine found in Tersiguel's original home of Brittany, France. Tersiguel's cuisine is reflective of the seasons, with a garden that produces lettuces, herbs, vegetables, fruits and edible flowers. Tersiguel's is quintessential French Country "from the farm to your plate" cooking. Chef Tersiguel describes his food as "French soul food". The Tersiguel family has operated one of the regions best restaurants for over 45 years and continues this tradition with annual ratings of "Best French Restaurant" from the Zagat and Baltimore Magazine.

Top review

Robert

Dined 4 days ago

We went to Tersiguel's to celebrate our anniversary, and it was wonderful. The food, service, and ambience was all terrific. And we loved the 6 course menu, great fine dining. Highly recommend.

The Retriever Bar & The Decoy Bottle Shop

4.8

4.8 (31)

$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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Herbert

Dined on Aug 24, 2024

Had a good meal and nice conversation across the table. Service was efficient but not rushed. It can be a bit noisy but not on this night.

Magdalena

4.7

4.7 (1183)

$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.

Top review

Nicholas

Dined 4 days ago

Impeccable service. Fantastic food. Beautiful setting. Hidden gem in Mt Vernon

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Experience

M. Chapoutier Wine Dinner

Cazbar - Columbia

4.7

4.7 (1338)

$30 and under

Turkish

Columbia

About the restaurant

The Cazbar, established in 2006, is the areas First & Premier Turkish Restaurant. With food, atmosphere, & entertainment served in an authentic Turkish style, Cazbar is sure to provide a thoroughly exotic & enchanting dining experience. Our Columbia location is an mesmerizing dining experience that transports you to Turkey without flying. Perfect for birthdays, graduations, family gatherings and anytime you want to celebrate with family or friends. Reservations recommended but walk-ins always welcome.

Open daily for lunch and dinner and spectacular party specialists.
Join us every Friday & Saturday at 9pm, for the most captivating Belly Dancing shows outside of Turkey!

Top review

Valarievip

Dined 4 days ago

We always have a great time at Cazbar. Great food and service. It was our first time experiencing the belly dancing. It was fun!

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