Diners' Choice: Best Value restaurants in Baltimore / Maryland

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for the best value restaurants in Baltimore / Maryland? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

The Retriever Bar & The Decoy Bottle Shop

4.8

4.8 (87)

$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.

Top review

Buck

Dined 5 days ago

Lauren, our server is terrific and a lot of fun.

Atwater's Catonsville

4.8

4.8 (51)

$30 and under

American

Catonsville

About the restaurant

A gorgeous coffee shop vibe in the heart of downtown Catonsville. Stop by the Atwater’s Farm Stand inside for fresh seasonal and local produce. An upstairs private event space is available for reservations. Celebrate showers, birthdays, retirements, graduations, or work events with us! We offer fast casual breakfast and lunch options during the week with brunch table service available on both Saturday and Sunday.

Reservations for pop-ups and other experiences are limited! Check back often to see when our next wine tasting, class/workshop, pizza pop-up, or community dinner is!

Our main dining room for table service is located on a second floor walkup, with elevator access easily available. We strongly encourage guests to notify us of any special requests, access, allergies or accommodations upon booking a reservation.

Top review

RobVIP

Dined on Mar 27, 2025

Atwater's always has good, fresh food, well-prepared. Their special events and brunch services are always well put together, with competent and friendly service staff. Almost everything is scratch-made (either on location or from their production kitchen a few miles away) and predominantly local, so prices can reflect that.

Market Street Inn

4.8

4.8 (277)

$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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Shawn

Dined on Jun 24, 2025

I hadn't been to MSI since before the pandemic...probably 7 years ago. It was so nice to see the restaurant has maintained such a high level of service and quality food. My only regret is that I didn't specify "medium rare" for my salmon dish. (I really wish restaurants would start asking customers their preferred cooking degree for certain fish, specifically salmon and tuna.) Other than that my visit was great. Wonderful service-wonderful food.

The Dive Club

4.7

4.7 (147)

$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*

Top review

Lisa

Dined 5 days ago

Great and fun experience. Food was excellent. Would definitely go back!

Cafe Azafran

4.9

4.9 (1044)

$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.

Top review

GRANTVIP

Dined on Jun 25, 2025

Paella Night was a WONDERFUL experience!!! Billy Toner was phenomenal!!

Venetian Italian Eatery

4.7

4.7 (138)

$30 and under

Italian

Edgewood

About the restaurant

In May 2021, this 40year-old-neighborhood gem on a hill underwent a full renovation. Venetian Palace is now sporting new digs with crisp modern decor and an expanded wine list. The impetus for the revamp was new ownership. Yes, the rumors are true... Valentino’s Restaurant Group which began in NE Baltimore city has now come to Harford County!

The food is better than ever, with highlights being the seafood pasta, the jumbo lump crab cakes, the grilled lamb chops, artisan handhelds, and the breakfast choices served all day. Whether you are dining in or picking up carry-out do not forget the dessert!

Come as you are, the staff is knowledgeable and ready to serve. We also offer our entire menu for carryout. For your convenience, The Venetian Italian Eatery has teamed with Doordash, GrubHub & Uber Eats.

Buon appetito!

Top review

Adriann

Dined on Jun 15, 2025

Overall, it was a decent place to eat and we enjoyed the food. It was a little crowded for Father's Day, and waiter came to the table long after we were seated, but after that, it was pretty smooth sailing.

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La Barrita Restobar

4.9

4.9 (285)

$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.

Top review

AdamVIP

Dined 6 days ago

We had a great meal and look forward to coming back

The County Cork Wine Pub

4.9

4.9 (872)

$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!!

Top review

TraceyVIP

Dined on Jun 22, 2025

The food is always excellent! Our server, Erica, was personable, pleasant, and fun!

Barcocina - Baltimore

4.8

4.8 (908)

$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

Reni

Dined 7 days ago

Love to come to this restaurant! The tacos are absolutely amazing, the pricing is great and the service is phenomenal.

t at The General Store

4.8

4.8 (770)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

St Michaels / Tilghman Island

About the restaurant

We offer a local farm-to-table menu. Best described as American cuisine with a healthy twist, we prepare our dishes fresh daily. We use no added salt, bringing tea infusion as a flavor and spice. We have a full bar with hand-crafted cocktail specials. Located inside the historic Royal Oak General Store, you will find a fun, modern decor.

Top review

Wiliam

Dined on May 16, 2025

Unexpected gem in the country. I enjoy good pork chops, and the Iberico pork rack was perhaps the best I have ever had. I usually favor savory over sweet, but the blueberry drizzle was outstanding.

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