Pen & Quill

Name: Pen & Quill
Address: 1701 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD, United States, 21201
Telephone: (410) 601-3588
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.2

4.2 (322)

$30 and under

American

1701 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21201

About this restaurant

Romantic
Innovative
Neighborhood gem

Since opening in late 2014, Pen & Quill has received numerous awards, excellent reviews and has become one of Baltimore's top restaurants. P&Q restaurant in the Station North Arts District is named after the cocktail lounge within the old Chesapeake Restaurant, which flourished on the corner of Charles and Lanvale streets during the 1950s and the 1960s. The restaurant features an extensive bar with unique cocktails, eclectic dining area showcasing local artists and an exciting menu.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Bistro, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(410) 601-3588
Website
http://www.penandquill.net/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
On premises our "Gallery Room" can seat up to 22 comfortably or up to 40 standing. Our lounge area can be reserved as well. Subject to minimum charges.The Chesapeake space is available for rent thru EVI and can seat up to 125

Location
1701 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21201
Neighborhood
Pikesville
Cross street
Lanvale
Parking details
$2.00 parking available in lots across and behind the restaurant. On street parking FREE after 6:00PM a several location
Public transit
Penn Station Train is one block away! Baltimore Charm City Purple line, 1/2 block
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Grüner Veltliner - Landhaus Mayer 2015 Lower Austria$10.00
Colombard-Vermentino - Matthiasson "Tendu" 2015 Yolo County, CA$9.00
Sauvignon Blanc - {Touraine} - La Chapiniere 2015 Loire, France$10.00
Alvarinho / Trajadura - {Vinho Verde} Quinta de la Raza 2016 "Dom Diogo", Portugal$8.00
Riesling Kabinett - Dr. Hermann "Ürzinger Wurzgarten" 2016 Mosel, Germany$11.00
Melon de Bourgogne - Pepiere "Le Pepie" 2015 Loire, France$9.00
Vermentino - Santadi "Villa Solais" 2016 Sardinia, Italy$7.00
Chardonnay - Camp 2016 Sonoma County, CA$10.00

Rosé

Gamay - "Bellenos" 2016 Burgundy, France$8.00
Pinot Noir / Valdigue - Hartley Ostini 2016 Central Coast, CA$9.00
Corvina / Rondinella - {Bardolino} - Le Fraghe 2016 Verona, Italy$9.00

Sparkling

Blanc de Blanc, Brut - Belle Jardin NV Alsace, France$9.00
Pinot Noir, Brut Rosé - Désiré-Petit NV Jura, France$12.00

Red

Sangiovese - Scarpetta "Frico Rosso" 2014 Tuscany, Italy$7.00
Malbec - {Cahors} Combel-La-Serre, "Le Pur Fruit Du Causse" 2016 Occitanie, France$11.00
Carignan - Oupia "Les Heretiques" 2015 Languedoc, France$8.00
Cabernet Sauvignon - Ancient Peaks 2014 Paso Robles, CA$12.00
Gamay - Jean Paul Brun - "L'Ancien" 2016 Beaujolais, France$10.00
Merlot / Cabernet Sauvignon - "Château La Rame" 2012 Bordeaux, France$10.00
Nerello Mascalese - "Tascante" 2014 Sicily, Italy$10.00

Beer

Draft

Austin Eastciders - "Blood Orange", Cider, 5% - Austin, TX$6.00
Bitburger - "Premium Pilsner", German Pilsner, 4.8% - Germany$6.00
The Brewer's Art - "Resurrection", Belgian Style Dubbel, 7% - Baltimore, MD$6.00
Diamondback Brewing - Omar's OPA", Oat Pale Ale, 5.5% - Baltimore, MD$6.00
Monument City - "51 Rye", Rye IPA, 6.5% - Baltimore, MD$6.00
Right Proper - "Kick. Kick. Snare", Dry-hopped Berliner Weisse, 3.3% - Washington, D.C.$6.00
RAR Brewing - "Groove City", Hefeweizen, 5.2% - Cambridge, MD$6.00
Union Craft Brewing - "Snowpants", Oatmeal Stout, 8% - Baltimore, MD$6.00

Canned

Ballast Point - "Grapefruit Sculpin", IPA, 12 oz Can - San Diego, CA$5.00
Ballast Point - "Sculpin", IPA, 12 oz Can - San Diego, CA$5.00
The Brewer's Art - "Beazly", Belgian Strong Ale, 12 oz Can - Baltimore, MD$5.00
The Brewer's Art - "Seven Beauties", Rye IPA, 12 oz Can - Baltimore, MD$5.00
Dogfish Head - "60 Minute", IPA, 12 oz Can - Milton, DE$5.00
Dogfish Head - "SeaQuench", Gose, 12 oz Can - Milton, DE$5.00
Full Tilt Brewing - "Baltimore Pale Ale", 12 oz Can - Baltimore, MD$5.00
Genesee - "Cream Ale ", 12 oz Can - Rochester, NY$2.00
Maui Brewing Co. - "Bikini Blonde", Lager, 12 oz - Kihei, HI$5.00
Maui Brewing Co. - "Coconut Porter", Porter, 12 oz - Kihei, HI$5.00
Maui Brewing Co. - "Pineapple Mana", Wheat Ale, 12 oz - Kihei, HI$5.00
Monument City Brewing - "Brown Ale", 12oz Can - Baltimore, MD$5.00
Narragansett - Lager, 16 oz Tall Boy - Rhode Island$3.00
Natty Boh - 12 oz Can - formerly Baltimore, MD$3.00
Oskar Blues Brewery - "Dale's Pale Ale", American Pale Ale, 12 oz Can, 6.5% - Lyons, CO$5.00
Peabody Heights Brewing - "Mr. Trash Wheel's Lost Python Ale", 12 oz Can - Baltimore, MD$5.00
Peabody Heights Brewing - Sir Barton Saison", 12 oz Can - Baltimore, MD$5.00
Stiegl - Radler (Grapefruit), 16oz Can - Austria$6.00
Union Brewing - "Anthem ", 12 oz Can - Baltimore, MD$5.00
Union Brewing - "Duckpin Pale Ale ", 12 oz Can, - Baltimore, MD$5.00
Victory - Hop Devil ", 12 oz Can, - Downington, PA$5.00

Bottled

Abita - Amber$5.00
Ballast Point - Victory at Sea Porter$5.00
Brooklyn - Lager$5.00
Bold Rock - Hard Apple Cider$6.00
Founders - Porter$4.50
Green Flash - Passion Fruit Kicker$5.00
New Grist - Gluten Free Pilsner$5.00
Wyndridge Farm - Cranberry Cider$5.00
Yards - Philadelphia Pale Ale$5.00
Sam Adams - "Boston Lager", Vienna Lager, 4.9% - Boston, MA$4.00
Schlafly - Coconut Cream Ale$5.00
Tröegs - Perpetual IPA$5.00
Victory - American Lager$5.00
Leffe - Blonde$5.00
Amstel Light$4.00
Coors Banquet$3.00
Heineken$4.00
Miller High Life$3.00
Miller Lite$4.00
Pacifico$4.00
Victoria$4.00
Bitburger NA$3.00

Craft Beer

Buckets for

You Pick Any 6$24.00
Canned or Bottled Craft Beers

Cocktails

Mississippi Du Monde$9.00
Cathead Chickory Liqueur / Old Overholt Rye Whisky / Orange
Cóctel La Mission$11.00
Espolon Blanco Tequila / Frangelico / Aztec Chocolate Bitters / Lemon
Yes, and$10.00
Shot Tower Gin / Capitoline Vermouth / Orange / Olive
Fitzy Goes to Cuba$10.00
Doctor Bird Rum / Lime / Sugar
P&Q Mulled Wine$7.00
Red Wine / Cognac / Sugar / Spice
Wish You Were Here$10.00
Cathead Honeysuckle Vodka / Chamomile Simple / Lemon / Soda
Catch Me If You Cran$10.00
Mezcal / Cranberry Simple / Agave Nectar / Bitters / Orange

Non-alcoholic

Coke , etc.$2.00
Sprecher Cherry Cola$4.00
Sprecher Cream Soda$4.00
Sprecher Orange Dream$4.00
Sprecher Root Beer$4.00
Iced Tea$2.00
Ginger Lemonade$4.00
Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca$4.00
Fever Tree Tonic$3.50
Pellegrino$6.00
Aqua Panna$6.00

What 322 people are saying

Pen & Quill reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.2

4.2 based on all time ratings

4.1Food
4.2Service
4.3Ambience
3.5Value

Noise • Moderate

322 Reviews

LG
LGriff
Baltimore / Maryland13 reviews
4.0
Dined on November 9, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had exceptional service at Pen & Quill for our table of 6 on a busy Saturday night. The oysters from the raw bar were delicious. We appreciate a menu that allows omnivores and vegetarians to find many options for dinner. Just a little nit-picking, but felt some of the dishes could have used more salt or overall seasoning.
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dlr0827
Baltimore / Maryland6 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 1, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fun atmosphere, comfortable dining, delicious food, great service. Only negative - high noise level, but still we would return because everything else was fabulous.
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Jacob
Baltimore / Maryland1 review
5.0
Dined on October 21, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I took my wife there for our anniversary and they were more than accommodating. I called ahead to ask for a special set up. We had a table set away from the rest of the restaurant and a bottle of champagne. The food was to die for and the ambiance was perfect for the occasion. We will definitely be coming back for future outings. Thank you again for making the night special Pen&Quill
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SUSANM
Baltimore / Maryland2 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 28, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is our go to place when we are in the Station North area. So comfortable & homey. Service, food, owners... all fabulous!
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OpenTable Diner
Baltimore / Maryland5 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 14, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great value for the quality of food and service if you like the menu!
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TheresaB
Baltimore / Maryland2 reviews
4.0
Dined on September 13, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
I love the fresh oysters on the half shell. They are consistently fresh and tasty especially when combined with a green salad and a Bullet Rye Martini. I must say though that the noise level is unacceptable. When I can't hear the person sitting next to me and have to shout for her to hear me - it creates a very uncomfortable dining experience. After all, dining out is not just about the food, but about sharing a meal with friends. For this reason, and this reason only, I am hesitant to return or to recommend Pen & Quill. Thanks
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LeonP
Baltimore / Maryland1 review
4.0
Dined on September 13, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Good food, quick service got us out in less than an hour so we could catch our movie next door. Successful date night achieved.
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Bill
Baltimore / Maryland10 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 24, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Food was absolutely outstanding. Service was slower but not egregiously so. Highly recommend the steak frite and grilled romaine.
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mabs VIP
Baltimore / Maryland29 reviews
3.0
Dined on August 10, 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
very limited menu. Have been there several times prior to seeing a movie at the Charles, and I am always disappointed. My companions had the burger which they said was good so perhaps stick with that if you order dinner.
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BaltimoreFoodie
Baltimore / Maryland15 reviews
4.0
Dined on August 8, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice atmosphere near Penn Station. Creative food and cocktails
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Pen & Quill offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (410) 601-3588.

Pen & Quill is rated 4.2 stars by 322 OpenTable diners.

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1701 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21201

Additional information

Cross street
Lanvale
Neighborhood
Pikesville
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Bistro, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
$2.00 parking available in lots across and behind the restaurant. On street parking FREE after 6:00PM a several location
Public transit
Penn Station Train is one block away! Baltimore Charm City Purple line, 1/2 block
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.penandquill.net/
Phone number
(410) 601-3588
Private party facilities
On premises our "Gallery Room" can seat up to 22 comfortably or up to 40 standing. Our lounge area can be reserved as well. Subject to minimum charges.The Chesapeake space is available for rent thru EVI and can seat up to 125

Pen & Quill

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White

Grüner Veltliner - Landhaus Mayer 2015 Lower Austria$10.00

Colombard-Vermentino - Matthiasson "Tendu" 2015 Yolo County, CA$9.00

Sauvignon Blanc - {Touraine} - La Chapiniere 2015 Loire, France$10.00

Alvarinho / Trajadura - {Vinho Verde} Quinta de la Raza 2016 "Dom Diogo", Portugal$8.00

Riesling Kabinett - Dr. Hermann "Ürzinger Wurzgarten" 2016 Mosel, Germany$11.00

Melon de Bourgogne - Pepiere "Le Pepie" 2015 Loire, France$9.00

Vermentino - Santadi "Villa Solais" 2016 Sardinia, Italy$7.00

Chardonnay - Camp 2016 Sonoma County, CA$10.00

Rosé

Gamay - "Bellenos" 2016 Burgundy, France$8.00

Pinot Noir / Valdigue - Hartley Ostini 2016 Central Coast, CA$9.00

Corvina / Rondinella - {Bardolino} - Le Fraghe 2016 Verona, Italy$9.00

Sparkling

Blanc de Blanc, Brut - Belle Jardin NV Alsace, France$9.00

Pinot Noir, Brut Rosé - Désiré-Petit NV Jura, France$12.00

Red

Sangiovese - Scarpetta "Frico Rosso" 2014 Tuscany, Italy$7.00

Malbec - {Cahors} Combel-La-Serre, "Le Pur Fruit Du Causse" 2016 Occitanie, France$11.00

Carignan - Oupia "Les Heretiques" 2015 Languedoc, France$8.00

Cabernet Sauvignon - Ancient Peaks 2014 Paso Robles, CA$12.00

Gamay - Jean Paul Brun - "L'Ancien" 2016 Beaujolais, France$10.00

Merlot / Cabernet Sauvignon - "Château La Rame" 2012 Bordeaux, France$10.00

Nerello Mascalese - "Tascante" 2014 Sicily, Italy$10.00

Beer

Draft

Austin Eastciders - "Blood Orange", Cider, 5% - Austin, TX$6.00

​Bitburger - "Premium Pilsner", German Pilsner, 4.8% - Germany$6.00

The Brewer's Art - "Resurrection", Belgian Style Dubbel, 7% - Baltimore, MD$6.00

Diamondback Brewing - Omar's OPA", Oat Pale Ale, 5.5% - Baltimore, MD$6.00

Monument City - "51 Rye", Rye IPA, 6.5% - Baltimore, MD$6.00

Right Proper - "Kick. Kick. Snare", Dry-hopped Berliner Weisse, 3.3% - Washington, D.C.$6.00

RAR Brewing - "Groove City", Hefeweizen, 5.2% - Cambridge, MD$6.00

Union Craft Brewing - "Snowpants", Oatmeal Stout, 8% - Baltimore, MD$6.00

Canned

Ballast Point - "Grapefruit Sculpin", IPA, 12 oz Can - San Diego, CA$5.00

Ballast Point - "Sculpin", IPA, 12 oz Can - San Diego, CA$5.00

The Brewer's Art - "Beazly", Belgian Strong Ale, 12 oz Can - Baltimore, MD$5.00

The Brewer's Art - "Seven Beauties", Rye IPA, 12 oz Can - Baltimore, MD$5.00

Dogfish Head - "60 Minute", IPA, 12 oz Can - Milton, DE$5.00

Dogfish Head - "SeaQuench", Gose, 12 oz Can - Milton, DE$5.00

Full Tilt Brewing - "Baltimore Pale Ale", 12 oz Can - Baltimore, MD$5.00

Genesee - "Cream Ale ", 12 oz Can - Rochester, NY$2.00

Maui Brewing Co. - "Bikini Blonde", Lager, 12 oz - ​Kihei, HI​$5.00

Maui Brewing Co. - "Coconut Porter", Porter, 12 oz - ​Kihei, HI​$5.00

Maui Brewing Co. - "Pineapple Mana", Wheat Ale, 12 oz - ​Kihei, HI​$5.00

Monument City Brewing - "Brown Ale", 12oz Can - Baltimore, MD$5.00

Narragansett - Lager, 16 oz Tall Boy - Rhode Island$3.00

Natty Boh - 12 oz Can - formerly Baltimore, MD$3.00

Oskar Blues Brewery - "Dale's Pale Ale", American Pale Ale, 12 oz Can, 6.5% - Lyons, CO$5.00

Peabody Heights Brewing - "Mr. Trash Wheel's Lost Python Ale", 12 oz Can - Baltimore, MD$5.00

Peabody Heights Brewing - Sir Barton Saison", 12 oz Can - Baltimore, MD$5.00

Stiegl - Radler (Grapefruit), 16oz Can - Austria$6.00

Union Brewing - "Anthem ", 12 oz Can - Baltimore, MD$5.00

Union Brewing - "Duckpin Pale Ale ", 12 oz Can, - Baltimore, MD$5.00

Victory - Hop Devil ", 12 oz Can, - Downington, PA$5.00

Bottled

Abita - Amber$5.00

Ballast Point - Victory at Sea Porter$5.00

Brooklyn - Lager$5.00

Bold Rock - Hard Apple Cider$6.00

Founders - Porter$4.50

Green Flash - Passion Fruit Kicker$5.00

New Grist - Gluten Free Pilsner$5.00

Wyndridge Farm - Cranberry Cider$5.00

Yards - Philadelphia Pale Ale$5.00

Sam Adams - "Boston Lager", Vienna Lager, 4.9% - Boston, MA$4.00

Schlafly - Coconut Cream Ale$5.00

Tröegs - Perpetual IPA$5.00

Victory - American Lager$5.00

Leffe - Blonde$5.00

Amstel Light$4.00

Coors Banquet$3.00

Heineken$4.00

Miller High Life$3.00

Bitburger - "Premium Pilsner", German Pilsner, 4.8% - Germany$6.00

Maui Brewing Co. - "Bikini Blonde", Lager, 12 oz - Kihei, HI$5.00

Maui Brewing Co. - "Coconut Porter", Porter, 12 oz - Kihei, HI$5.00

Maui Brewing Co. - "Pineapple Mana", Wheat Ale, 12 oz - Kihei, HI$5.00