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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

4.8
4.8
5057 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 80 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • 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 5,057 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Baltimore / Maryland

    American

  • Baltimore / Maryland

    Most Booked

  • Baltimore

    Innovative

  • Baltimore

    Hot spot

  • Baltimore

    American

  • Baltimore

    Most Booked

5,057 Reviews
  1. BrianP

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was amazing! Amish pretzels were delicious. The Thanksgiving Cupcake was genius and wonderful! Looked like a cupcake, tasted like Thanksgiving. We need to go again to experience more of the menu!

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  2. fromNJ

    New York Area

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and atmosphere. Will definitely be back.

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  3. NYCWestSider

    New York Area

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Very gracious staff, yummy comfort food and family friendly. Highly recommend!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Cast Iron Steak was not the best, and the triple fried chicken wings were not good. Food was just ok. Service was great

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  5. BKjay

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and drink options and the servers were very attentive. Food quality was excellent, would highly recommend this place!

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  6. JandM

    Baltimore

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was excellent. There were some waits for service to the point we felt forgotten. And when food was delivered, it was just sort of thrown on the table-- not necessarily given to the person or said what it was. For a Monday night, the crowd was full and a little loud to start. But, we were seated early.

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  7. teds

    Baltimore

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always amazing food and service! Everything is great - pickles are addictive. Short ribs are also amazing.

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  8. LauraA

    Baltimore

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 2, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service staff was incredibly kind and accommodating. We went on Saturday night so it was extremely loud and busy. I’ll probably go back on a weeknight or an earlier reservation in the future. The food was incredible and the cocktails and mocktails were so refreshing and delicious. I suggest the duck lo mein.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Been coming here with my fam for years and something was particularly poppin’ with big ole mozzarella sticks this last visit. The crab sundae was 🤤

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  10. JawaunD

    Baltimore

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food .. our waitress joy B was great knew the menu and had a great personality.

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  11. MudGirl

    Baltimore

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed an amazing meal shared with friends visiting from out of town. The crab sundae is a must try! Everything we had was outstanding and our waitress was friendly and knowledgeable. I highly recommend dining here and we are excited to try the Columbia location as well.

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  12. Winterly

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We shared many of the small plates. All were great. But what made this meal super special was the service. Really the best service I’ve ever had in a restaurant. Attentive, friendly, reactive to requests, and her timing was excellent. We loved it here.

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  13. Tspenc

    Washington DC

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely great dining experience. Loved the mozzarella sticks and wings. So many options referenced by the server, and everything was excellent. I will be back to try more items.

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  14. Randolph

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Very loud, very overpriced, but service was good and the food was decent.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Never a bad experience, food is always delicious.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Experience is always wonderful. Creativity and quality of the food is unmatched. Ambience is one of a kind.

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  17. Michael

    Baltimore

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    The food and service were excellent. The music was too LOUD and unnecessary. If you see that there are families with grandparents who are paying for the meals, have some respect and lower the music so we can have a nice conversation. Play Buddha Bar music or something more chill.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Brandy was so awesome! Food was great as always.

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  19. MarcioG

    Baltimore

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice place for brunch. Staff was great. The menu offered some surpising choices but everything was tasty. Very loud.

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  20. Marti

    Washington DC

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a favorite for our family when we celebrate birthdays in the Baltimore area. We were celebrating our daughters birthday!

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  21. SHARRONH

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is good. The service is good. The staff is very attentive and friendly.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was such a great dinner. Food and service were phenomenal

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place. The food is always tasty, they have plenty of drink / mocktail options, and the staff is great.

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  24. ElinorLouise

    Baltimore

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I think Food Market is my favorite restaurant in Baltimore right now. The service is outstanding, the drinks from the bar exceptional and I love the somewhat quirky menu that has something for everyone. We went on a weeknight when I really needed a break from work and life. Food Market didn't disappoint. My night began with a perfectly concocted, and strong, Old Fashioned accompanied by their Amish Pretzel and cheese sauce. A perfect combination! Other appetizers included tuna "meatballs" with a delicious sauce, and a "boring Caesar salad." Just enough to satisfy my hunger. My husband had sliders made from Impossible burger which were also delicious. Dinner was topped off by the Apple Cider Whipped Cheesecake, which was literally the icing on the cake of another amazing evening dining at the Food Market.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great meal at The Food Market Got lots of small plates and one entree then finished with 2 desserts Loved it Very outgoing always smiling waitress Will come back over and over again!

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  26. Megan

    Baltimore

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    I love The Food Market but since I haven't been in a while, we thought it would be best to try various little/small bites. Our server came around to take our drink & app order but after waiting a while & seeing other tables get their drinks before us, he finally came back & asked what we ordered even though it looked like he wrote our order down. For our meals, we ordered the pork belly, french onion rings, the spicy, cheesy, herby, creamy, winey, garlicky shrimp, broccoli brittle and cheesesteak steam buns. The pork belly & cheesesteak were very dry and seemed like they were sitting out for a while. Besides our small bites, we also ordered cocktails (Mary Jane, Top Flight, Luna's Eclipse were great but the espresso martini was not) & dessert (dirt cup & apple cider whipped cheesecake were also great). I would still recommend The Food Market, just disappointed in the meat choices & our server not acknowledging that he didn't take down our order/rang it in.

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s my favorite spot in Baltimore. Never disappoints… EVER! The service, drinks and food are always on point.

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  28. GreggN

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    A steak ordered medium rare arrived well done. No extra time to send it back. Big mistake at restaurant of this caliber. Should have never left the kitchen. Cocktails fall short. Consult a mixologist/pro and this can fixed in a jiffy.

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  29. Michael

    Baltimore

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The Food Market is an excellent restaurant that provides their clientele with delicious meals and drinks. This is a well-run and managed restaurant. The service is consistently above average.

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  30. Loretta

    Baltimore

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, our dinner at The Food Market was delicious! We had out of town guests last evening. We ordered a bunch of little and small plates to share and everyone enjoyed it. The service was phenomenal as well. Love how no matter how busy our server was, she was still very attentive to our needs. Thank you!

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  31. PritiJ

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We were seated right behind bar facing people’s back, next to service counter & right across facing rest room in spite of plenty of empty tables & making advance reservation. Could have been better experience.

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service is excellent!! Andy was very attentive, knowledgeable and courteous. My husband and I had many questions and he answered them all no hesitance! The food was amazing, definitely recommend the scallops, and lamb DELICIOUS.

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  33. Melisa

    Baltimore

    60 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    60 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time we came for brunch. Didn’t know they served breakfast on the menu! We typically come for dinner. Consistently exceeds expectations. Ashli was our server and seemed to have a lot of tables but she was exceptional! Wished parking wasn’t so hard to find but it’s expected in the city. Won’t stop us. We’ll continue to come back!

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  34. ErinK

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    We waited 20 minutes (outside bc bar was too packed) past our scheduled reservation and then once seated we waited another 10 minutes for water & someone to greet us/take our order. Food was very good and once we got a server service improved. People were packed in like sardines & very noisy.

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  35. VincentH

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, vibrant atmosphere, friendly service and at a reasonable price!

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  36. JQuaraS

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gave the food a 4 because out of the 5 small plates I had, I did have to add salt to 2. But the service was amazing — Andy was an awesome server. I plan to return. Lobster fingers were unbelievably delicious!

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  37. Tasha

    Baltimore

    16 reviews

    2.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I have visited the Food Market several times over the years but unfortunately this visit was a disappointment. I always order the same beverage, a Mary Jane and it did not taste the same nor did the food items. Maybe it was just an off night...

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  38. Keena

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Phenomenal food and drinks. My out of town guests loved it

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  39. Mich

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    My favorite restaurant in Baltimore. The menu is amazing and everything delicious!

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    AMAZING!!!! Literally everything was so good. Service was great. I wish I could remember our servers name, but he was so good!! Thank you. Highly recommend

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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 4.8 stars by 5057 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 80 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
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • 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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