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The Food Market - Hampden, Baltimore, MD
The Food Market - Hampden, Baltimore, MD
The Food Market - Hampden, Baltimore, MD
The Food Market - Hampden, Baltimore, MD
The Food Market - Hampden, Baltimore, MD

The Food Market - Hampden

4.7
4.7
5002 Reviews
$30 and under
American
Consistently The Best of Baltimore...The Food Market focuses on brilliant basics, delicious food, and attentive service in a smartly designed industrial-modern space, featuring an open kitchen. Award-winning Chef Chad Gauss’ value-driven menu offers guests a complete dining experience by combining recognizable ingredients with unparalleled technique. The Food Market strives to provide great service in a comfortable environment, where both staff & diners can be themselves.
We invite you to come relax, enjoy, and allow us to do what we do best, for you.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 51 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (410) 366-0606
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chef Chad Gauss
  • Catering
    Please contact us with any inquiries regarding our catering services! <br /><br />Email hello&#64;hooplacatering.com <br /><br />You Host. We Work.
  • Private party facilities
    Come enjoy the tasty and playful cuisine of award winning and nationally recognized chef Chad Gauss in our behind-the-scenes Private Kitchen.theprivatekitchen@thefoodmarketbaltimore.com
  • Neighborhood
    Hampden
  • Cross street
    The Avenue, W 36th St
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 5,002 people are saying

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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Baltimore / Maryland

    Most Booked

  • Baltimore

    Innovative

  • Baltimore

    American

  • Baltimore

    Most Booked

5,002 Reviews
  1. JeanetteR

    Baltimore

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The place to be - good food, good prices, good atmosphere!

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  2. Maureen

    Baltimore

    23 reviews

    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    Very loud, but food was good and I can't complain about the service. I made a reservation for a special event and they made certain that our server knew we were there for the occasion. It was so loud, that I had difficulty hearing the people at our table.

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  3. travelfan

    Baltimore

    52 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    52 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Three of us enjoyed the fried oysters, beet salad, bronzini and scallops. Excellent food. Lots of choices on the menu. Restaurant is very noisy but at least it did not have an overlay of string music that ruins a log of restaurants. Cocktails (including non alcoholic versions) were interesting. The food was plated with care.

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  4. SusanS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Casual atmosphere with an upscale menu, nice wait staff and quality food.

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  5. VernonR

    Baltimore

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The dining experience was very pleasant, and I liked the categories of portion size. The cream of crab soup was wonderfully tasty, one of the best I've had. The same can be said of the mussels in a wonderful broth with bacon and onions--a very substantial portion. And my "big" selection was the shrimp salad/crabcake on toast. Service was quite attentive, and my waitress knew the menu options well. What a fine dining evening!

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  6. MattyMcF

    New York Area

    17 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Varied menu which offers literally something for everyone. Ordered five small plates (for two) is plenty and our dishes were well prepared and delicious. Eyeing bar seats for the next time!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    We aware ver fortunate to find parking a couple of buildings down. The food was exquisite! We ordered crab soup, pork belly, short rib, spaghetti and crab balls which we crushed! Presentation plus plus! Service with a smile and pleasant. Pricey but the portions are big and way too much to finish in one sitting. I have no complaints. It didn’t exceed my expectations but provided exactly what you would expect from a restaurant. Good food good service! I’ll definitely come back.

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  8. JulieC

    Baltimore

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Food Market never disappoints! Love the delicious food, professional service and fun ambience!

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  9. Cher

    Baltimore

    45 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best restaurant in Hamden. Food choices show variety and are always well prepared. Servers are knowledgeable and friendly. Joy was our server on Sunday. She’s one of the best: interesting, friendly, remembers our favorites!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic all around!

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  11. KimF

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Great experience - valet parking is great, along with the food.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great ambiance and a wonderful dining experience overall! A unique spin on casual but upgraded dining. You’ll find some food options that have a upscale spin on American cuisine classics. Definitely looking forward to trying more dishes. Also the first establishment I’ve been to in a while where the employees are genuinely happy and seem to love working there.

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  13. Maranda

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service were outstanding. Lobster fingers were so delicious!

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always consistent. Great food, drinks and service!

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  15. gracie65

    Baltimore

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Food Market in Hampden never disappoints! Always great food and service. Glad they take reservations because it’s often busy.

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  16. Shan

    Baltimore

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great experience! The service, quality of food and delicious cocktails are always consistently good!

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  17. JimV

    Indiana

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was excellent short ribs and beet salad fantastic. Everything was farm to table quality and preparation was excellent!

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  18. clintb

    Washington DC

    25 reviews

    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    The food is really good, upscaled comfort food. Our server was great as well. It’s fairly loud which makes it hard to hear but there’s a nice vibe!

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  19. AmyL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Always a delicious meal at the food market! Can’t wait to return!

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  20. ASHLEYK

    Pittsburgh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome food and great service! Brunch was fantastic

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  21. LisaS

    Washington DC

    25 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Typically Love the Food Market, had the shrimp and grits, I’m a bit of a foodie, too salty and lil too spicy. Lost the flavor of the shrimp which were cooked very well. Spouse had the fried lobster fingers and they were delish. Just picked the wrong dish for me.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Fantastic meal and service. The Food Market never disappoints.

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  23. Jdub

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great and service was even better! They even gave us a dessert since we were celebrating our anniversary.

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  24. Jimmy

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was good. Service was a little slow. Overall it was a cool spot. Would recommend.

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  25. GennaR

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    All of the flavors!!!! I dont think you can go wrong here. Everything that I have ever tried on the menu has been so delicious and flavorful. My favorite is the short ribs!

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  26. leastle

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall3food5service4ambience2
    Excellent food; dreadfully noisy. I will go again with zero expectation of conversation.

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sunday Brunch! Heard wonderful things about TFM and wanted a fun place to reunite with some friends from out of town. My friend has a severe gluten allergy and she picked TFM based on their menu items- almost all of which( to my understanding) could be modified for her needs. Server was helpful and friendly, food was delicious, and whatever their music playlist was- I need! All around great spot :)

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  28. RachelM

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Every time we go to The Food Market in Hampden we have an amazing meal. We love ordering lots of small plates to share. Our visit this time included the pretzels with beer cheese (a never-miss item, plus the mini stein for the cheese is the cutest touch), Tuna tartar meatballs (delicious!), Korean BBQ lamb ribs (which had just been added to the menu the day before and OMG you MUST try these while you can. They were the best part of the meal!), Cheesy garlicky yummy long-named shrimp (always a fave), Corn off the cob beignets (I can't even with how good these were!) and the loaded broccoli (hubby devoured!) We made sure to order 2 items at a time so the table wasn't overflowing and so we had time to gauge our hunger. The ladybird cocktail was strong and delicious and tasted like vacation, which is exactly how I like my drinks to taste. The service from the front to the back was fantastic! Sweet greeters, knowledgeable server and very stealthy food runners and bussers. Food Market in Hampden continues to be one of our favorite places and it's always fun to run into friends as well as meet nice people at the tables next to you when your group inevitably wants to know about the deliciousness on their plates so you can order it too...or suggest your favorites to others doing the same.

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  29. JaneWynn

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    A fantastic experience. Staff was super attentive and helpful. Offered gluten free options. Interesting food offerings that were creative & delicious. Be sure to make a reservation.

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  30. LeslieL

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The cocktails were fun and tasty. We both had the sea bass and it was served over potatoes with cauliflower. The fish was fresh, tender and simply delicious!

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  31. CourtenayC

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely enjoyed our dinner at The Food Market. Such a fresh and fun evening. Restaurant is a little loud but has a great energy and vibe. Our server, Brandee, was fantastic with suggestions and being so attentive. Drinks and menu were super fun and inventive. Will definitely come back next time I’m in town. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Yummy especially the crab soup!

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  32. aydee921

    Baltimore

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful as always. Brandy made our special night amazing

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  33. Rebecca

    Baltimore

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service with our server Brandi. Delicious meals, never disappointed.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 1, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    All of the food and cocktails were fantastic. Highly recommend the brown sugar pork belly and the cauliflower! Will be returning again.

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience2
    Eggs/bacon were good Short ribs were overcooked and dry Sausage was dry Potatoes had way too much salt

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food as always. Local fresh ingredients simply cooked and outstanding. The room is amazing and has a nice vibe. Service staff was polite and attentive

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  37. VincentM

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 26, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    My companion and I came during Restaurant Week, we had never been here before. We were seated promptly. The atmosphere is really too noisy for my taste; we had to shout at each other to be heard. Our waiter was attentive, though not the most personable person (he should smile!). The food was great, though I sent my entree back to be warmed up. It came to me really lukewarm. The desert (Tiramisu) was great.

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful place and absolutely delicious. It’s worth every penny if you get the chance to go.

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  39. mollytics

    Baltimore

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 25, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    As always, excellent food, excellent service, but always a touch too noisy to comfortably hear my dining mates. But that won't prevent me from coming back!

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  40. LateefahH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place is simply amazing and the cuisine is very original!! Definitely caters to those with appetites for savory foods. My only complaint would be the creme Brulee and tiramisu cheesecake weren't good. Tasted like soft pudding and the topping was thin. Tiramisu just tasted like pudding. All other foods, drinks and desserts were Amazing!! Must haves Cream of crab soup -- delicious, perfect consistency and not thick and pasty. It is perfectly seasoned with lots of jumbo lump crab meat. Fried green tomatoes with crab meat -- Amazing, lots of jump tasty crab meat Mozzarella sticks -- OMG!! You haven't tasted mozzarella stick until you've tasted these. Lambchops so tender they melt in your mouth. Perfectly cooked and seasoned. Peaches n crean pie-, Good Lord, just go slap your mama now. So darn good! Seafood and lobster mac n cheese -- OMG, Mama gets another smack!! So delicious. Best I've had at a restaurant. Seriously!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from The Food Market - Hampden using the Order Online button. The Food Market - Hampden also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (410) 366-0606.

The Food Market - Hampden is rated 4.7 stars by 5002 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 51 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Food Market - Hampden

1017 W. 36th St, Baltimore, MD 21211

Additional information

  • Cross street
    The Avenue, W 36th St
  • Neighborhood
    Hampden
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Chad Gauss
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (410) 366-0606
  • Catering
    Please contact us with any inquiries regarding our catering services! <br /><br />Email hello&#64;hooplacatering.com <br /><br />You Host. We Work.
  • Private party facilities
    Come enjoy the tasty and playful cuisine of award winning and nationally recognized chef Chad Gauss in our behind-the-scenes Private Kitchen.theprivatekitchen@thefoodmarketbaltimore.com
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