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Waterfront Dining Outside in Baltimore County - Citron, Baltimore, MD

Citron

4.7 (2273)
$50 and over
American
2605 Quarry Lake Dr, Baltimore, MD 21209

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 1 time today

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Steakhouse
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–6:30 pm
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive chef
    Mary Hersh
  • Catering
    OFF PREMISE CATERING available through our highly reputable catering team at www.charleslevinecaterers.com @citroncaterers Award Winning and Over 35 Years in the Catering & Events Business in Greater Baltimore & Washington DC Area.
  • Private party facilities
    Gorgeous Private Dining rooms with A/V for events at Citron 12-300, plus Entire Restaurant & Bar Buy-Outs (500 guests). Private, Waterfront, Separate Entry, Year Round Patios. See Galleries www.citronbaltimore.com @citronbaltimore (No outside desserts) Ample Free Parking. Baltimore County.
  • Private party contact
    Private Dining & Waterfront Events: (410) 363-0900 ext. 2
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Towson
  • Cross street
    Greenspring Ave, EXIT 22 South (I-695), Quarry Lake Drive
  • Parking details
    Free parking widely available by Quarry Lake in designated spots and in all parking lots next to Citron. Please pull up directly in Circle at our Front Door to drop off guests at our entrance, and then park if space allows in circle or nearby. Please Do NOT Block Main entry door, as other Guests and Curbside CarryOut use that door, too. Thanks.
  • Public transit
    Not Available
  • Entertainment
    Whiskey ... learn about the world's brands in the relaxed, elegant bar at Citron. Large Screen TVs make it great to drink and dine outside or in while watching your favorite Sporting Events with Great Food, Great Brews and Fine Spirits.Private Events and Total Buyout Available
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

Offers

  • Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 4:00 PM - 9:30 PM,Wed - Sat - 4:00 PM - 9:30 PM
    From 4 to 6:30 PM, RELAX with reduced pricing on house specialties, including Chef's daily featured Flat Bread with toppings like steak, prosciutto, veggies, and more. Or dip into a bowl of crispy cauliflower and brussel sprouts while you taste from our award-winning wine list -- with many of the best available by the glass! Plus rich, delicious craft cocktails such as Citron's signature Lemontini, vodka and gin local go-to favs, plus refreshing sangrias. Join your friends or make new ones. It's easy to connect in person on our year-round outdoor heated deck or terrace overlooking the beautiful lake. Or sit at the bar near giant TVs and catch up on work or social media while in the expert care of our talented bartenders. Walk-ins welcome!

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What 2,273 people are saying

Citron reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Baltimore / Maryland

    Romantic

  • Baltimore Suburbs

    Best Ambiance

  • Baltimore Suburbs

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Baltimore Suburbs

    Romantic

  • Baltimore Suburbs

    Great for scenic views

  • Baltimore Suburbs

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Citron offers a "romantic" lakeside setting perfect for special occasions. Guests rave about "amazing" service from staff like Jonathan and Charles. The menu features "exquisite" dishes such as sea bass and steaks. Although some mention high prices, the "exceptional" dining experience and "beautiful" ambiance make it a "must-visit."
2,273 Reviews
  1. Johnnie

    Baltimore / Maryland11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Me and my wife came to celebrate our 11 year anniversary and the staff were incredibly welcoming and would remember to recite throughout the night congratulation our marriage together. Our waitress Nicky was very kind and articulated very clearly menu items, suggestions, and even let us just soak in the time and view from our table. It is a fancy, glimmering, elegant restaurant with a lot of choices and top dress code. We enjoyed every part of our dinner and our cheesecake with congratulations and a candle was a wonderful topping at the end. We would definitely recommend and would eat there again.

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  2. Cheryl

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Being that Citron is advertised as a high-end restaurant; I was surprised that there was no bread service and that tables were not dressed with linens. Also, we had a long gap between receiving our appetizers and our meal. My husband's steak was very good, but my lamb chops were chewy. I expected them to be very tender. However, the server was delightful and the location (lakeview) is spectacular. I would definitely return for drinks and appetizers. The decor and food were not on par with other high-end MD restaurants that my husband and I have been to. Not sure that I would recommend.

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  3. Shanita VIP

    Baltimore / Maryland1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time dining at Citron, lovely atmosphere and the food was amazing!

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  4. HARRY

    Baltimore / Maryland5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I had a date night last evening and we sat lake side, which was breathtaking. We started with the Mussels app, inwhich they were far more cultivating than any other known seafood establishment we've tasted. She ordered the Jumbo Lump Crabcake entree, which was full of lump crabmeat, with no shells. I ordered the Sea Scallops, and there again very pleased with their tenderness and elegant taste. Then there was our server Jonathan, he was very personable and attentive to us. We were very satisfied with his service and our evening. We will be back very soon!

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  5. Mandy VIP

    Baltimore / Maryland25 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    It was a very slow night with only 3 tables . The service was great Jonathon took great care of us and the owner treated us to a great dessert wine. The food on the other hand was extremely overpriced and I hate to say but it was horrible. The wedge salad was not really put together and the bacon was in strips and cold. Two of us ordered the filets and it just wasn’t good . The bousin sauce was thick and cold . My son ordered lamb that was definitely old and my daughter ordered lobster orzo that had old claw meat in the orzo and it was definitely a reheated item with a fresh half lobster tail on top. After the first bite she couldn’t eat it cause the orzo tasted fishy. We spent over $600 and I won’t be back . Very disappointed that this was a bday event. I will say that the service was great tho so it was hard to give a negative review. Just wasn’t worth the money .

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  6. Rae-Lynn

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just amazing! The atmosphere set the tone and the mood for a perfect date night and the food was just amazing and served very timely.

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  7. Caitlin

    Philadelphia County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I went to Citron for a date night. The first description I read of the restaurant was “romantic” and it absolutely is. We were able to sit outside and watch the geese, birds and deer along the lake. Jonathan was an amazing server, super friendly and answered all of our questions. We got mussels and calamari to start and steaks for dinner, all excellent.

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  8. Sherry

    Baltimore / Maryland4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A consistent favorite of mine!! Great service, ambiance, food & beverage… the list goes on. I had an incredible meal (sushi & lamb chops) and my husband enjoyed the calamari and swordfish. We can’t wait to come back (we live in NY) again soon! Charles and the team did a great job.

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  9. Trish

    Baltimore / Maryland1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a great overall experience! The entire family enjoyed the amazing food. We were so pleased with everything! The owner personally stopped by to greet our table and to ensure we were happy with our meals and service , which we were. I highly recommend dining at Citron.

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  10. Destiny

    Philadelphia County1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was exceptional and drinks were really good. However, the food was subpar and extremely overpriced. My boyfriend had an upset stomach after eating the surf and turf with the seafood imperial. The imperial tasted more like a seafood salad than imperial.

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FAQs

Citron offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (410) 363-0900 ext. 1.

Citron is rated 4.7 stars by 2273 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  5. Towson

Make a reservation

2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 1 time today
Google Map for Citron

2605 Quarry Lake Dr, Baltimore, MD 21209

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Greenspring Ave, EXIT 22 South (I-695), Quarry Lake Drive
  • Neighborhood
    Towson
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–6:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Steakhouse
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Free parking widely available by Quarry Lake in designated spots and in all parking lots next to Citron. Please pull up directly in Circle at our Front Door to drop off guests at our entrance, and then park if space allows in circle or nearby. Please Do NOT Block Main entry door, as other Guests and Curbside CarryOut use that door, too. Thanks.
  • Public transit
    Not Available
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Mary Hersh
  • Entertainment
    Whiskey ... learn about the world's brands in the relaxed, elegant bar at Citron. Large Screen TVs make it great to drink and dine outside or in while watching your favorite Sporting Events with Great Food, Great Brews and Fine Spirits.Private Events and Total Buyout Available
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Catering
    OFF PREMISE CATERING available through our highly reputable catering team at www.charleslevinecaterers.com @citroncaterers Award Winning and Over 35 Years in the Catering & Events Business in Greater Baltimore & Washington DC Area.
  • Private party facilities
    Gorgeous Private Dining rooms with A/V for events at Citron 12-300, plus Entire Restaurant & Bar Buy-Outs (500 guests). Private, Waterfront, Separate Entry, Year Round Patios. See Galleries www.citronbaltimore.com @citronbaltimore (No outside desserts) Ample Free Parking. Baltimore County.
  • Private party contact
    Private Dining & Waterfront Events: (410) 363-0900 ext. 2
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