Diners' Choice: Great for outdoor dining restaurants in Baltimore / Maryland

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for the best restaurants that are great for outdoor dining 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!

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.

Top review

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.

Bridges Restaurant - MD

4.6

4.6 (2150)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Kent Narrows

About the restaurant

Bridges is an OpenTable "Top 100 Scenic View Restaurant in America". Located in the heart of the Chesapeake, Bridges restaurant offers unmatched waterfront dining featuring made-to-order dishes that are prepared from scratch using the finest hand-picked ingredients. Open daily for lunch and dinner, Bridges offers an award-winning happy hour Sunday through Friday. Come enjoy the spectacular views and taste the best of the Chesapeake Bay region!

Top review

PameliaVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Celebrated my husband’s birthday and the food was absolutely delicious!! We will be back.

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4.6

4.6 (1478)

$31 to $50

American

Harbor Point

About the restaurant

At the intersection of Harbor Point and Fells Point, Ampersea is redefining cuisine that's modern, Maryland, authentic. A destination innovating the way Baltimore dines on the Patapsco River. Perched on the western corner of Thames Street and located in the Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Museum building with the Living Classrooms Foundation, Ampersea dining room, patio, and event spaces offer a stunning combination of panoramic harbor views, impeccable service, and delectable dishes. During our busy season the restaurant has policies in place that may affect your reservation. please review the following:
- Entire party arrived to be sat
- All parties larger than 4 people must call into the restaurant to schedule their reservation.
- All tables are subject to an 18% auto-gratuity.
- Outdoor dining is not guaranteed for all reservations but is first come first serve.

Top review

Malik

Dined on Jun 23, 2025

Our waiter Keke is The Best very helpful & professional.. Thanks for taking our pics Keke..Will be back soon

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The Choptank - Annapolis

4.6

4.6 (1626)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Annapolis

About the restaurant

Local Chesapeake Seafood and Crabhouse featuring live entertainment, craft cocktails, carefully curated wine list, and the best scenic view of the Chesapeake in the region!

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Alice

Dined 5 days ago

It’s a bustling busy place but the service is excellent as is the food. Great experience.

Starboard Claw

4.6

4.6 (91)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Rehoboth Beach

About the restaurant

Nestled in the heart of Dewey Beach, Delaware, you'll find an upscale crab and seafood restaurant that exemplifies coastal elegance and culinary excellence. Upon entering Starboard Claw, you're greeted by a charming ambiance that combines contemporary design with coastal elements. We take pride in sourcing the freshest ingredients, with an emphasis on locally caught seafood. Whether you’re craving jumbo lump crab cakes, succulent lobster tails, steamed blue crabs, or a perfectly prepared whole grilled fish, Starboard Claw offers a diverse range of dishes to cater to every customer.

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Justin

Dined on Jun 20, 2025

Awesome and fresh food. Service was outstanding.

Donnelly’s Dockside

4.5

4.5 (392)

$30 and under

American

Arnold

About the restaurant

A neighborhood, family owned and operated restaurant and lounge located just off the Chesapeake Bay. Specializing in regional dishes and creative cuisine using only the freshest ingredients available. Serving Lunch, Dinner and Sunday Brunch Buffet.

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John

Dined on Jun 12, 2025

Good neighborhood spot Good food—great onion rings -reasonable

The Choptank - Baltimore

4.1

4.1 (777)

$30 and under

Seafood

Fells Point

About the restaurant

Atlas Restaurant Group celebrates historic Fells Point with The Choptank, a new fish and crab house located in the Broadway Market’s south shed. The Choptank honors the market’s 200-plus-year legacy with authentic local seafood and an energy and hustle true to the area.

Atlas Restaurant Group promotes a dining atmosphere and the suggested dress is business casual. We kindly ask our guests to abide by these suggestions to create an enjoyable environment for all guests.

The following items are prohibited however:

• Gentlemen’s tank tops or sleeveless shirts
• Hats are not permitted indoors for gentlemen
• No exposed undergarments
• Clothing with language or graphics that are vulgar or sexually explicit
• Footwear is required, however there is no restriction on the style
*Children accompanied by an adult are not subject to the Dress Policy*

Top review

MaryBethVIP

Dined 5 days ago

This place was sensational. The xl blue claw crabs were perfectly seasoned in old bay and meaty. The crab cakes were 99 % crab meat. They were perfectly cooked. The Nashville fried chicken was unbelievable. Very juicy and crispy. It was some of the best fried chicken in Baltimore. Ashley K was a wonderful server. She was very attentive and was very attentive to our needs. Thank you Ashley. We will be back.

Splash Pool Bar & Grill at Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore

4.0

4 (37)

$50 and over

American

Harbor East

About the restaurant

Experience Baltimore’s premier waterfront dining at Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore led by Culinary Director Tristan Baker and Executive Sous Chef Marc Felder.

Splash Pool Bar & Grill offers relaxed, poolside dining with unbeatable waterfront views. Enjoy fresh seafood, locally inspired dishes and signature cocktails from our à la carte menu during lunch, dinner and happy hour. Dine your way—from a private cabana, at a table or with bar service. Reservations for seated or bar service are available via OpenTable standard booking; cabanas are bookable through the Experiences tab.

Our rooftop and event spaces transform year-round, offering immersive seasonal dining experiences bookable through the Experiences tab. This summer, join us for the Summer Cookout Series featuring live cooking, pairings from brand partners, and exclusive dining on the Harbour Terrace reflection pool. The monthly themed Experiences (excluding July) must be reserved in advanced; space is limited.

Top review

Shi

Dined on May 15, 2025

Had an amazing dinner at the Four Seasons Pool Bar & Grill. The view over the Inner Harbor at sunset was stunning, the food and drinks were excellent, and the ambiance was spot on. Huge thanks to the staff for being so accommodating — their service made the evening truly special. Can’t wait to return!

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Experience

Harbour Terrace Cabanas

Experience

Poolside Cabanas

Experience

Summer Cookout Series: WhistlePig

Cindy Lou's Fish House

3.9

3.9 (62)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Fells Point

About the restaurant

Located in the Canopy by Hilton Baltimore Harbor Point hotel, Cindy Lou’s Fish House is a breathtaking waterfront restaurant overlooking the harbor. The restaurant is inspired by love for Southern food, flawless service, and joyful wine and cocktails. Cindy Lou’s features the most stunning views of the iconic century-old Domino Sugar refinery in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. The restaurant, its wrap-around bar, and the expansive patio and promenade areas are all open seven days a week, morning to evening.

Top review

Jamal

Dined 7 days ago

We had a great time! We were wished Happy Anniversary immediately upon arrival. Our server, “Jiselle” ( unsure of spelling) was absolutely amazing. She was professional, friendly, and personable . The food and the drinks were excellent!! We had an amazing experience.

Urbano - Annapolis

3.6

3.6 (47)

$30 and under

Mexican

Annapolis

About the restaurant

Are you ready to embark on a flavor -packed journey through the heart of Mexico, right here in Annapolis Town Center? Urbano Tex Mex invites you to experience the vibrant colors, bold spices, and authentic tastes of Tex- Mex cuisine like never before.

At Urbano Tex Mex, we are passionate about bringing together the best of Texan and Mexican culinary traditions. Our chefs blend premium ingredients with time-honored recipes to create mouthwatering dishes that will tantalize your taste buds.

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MarnieVIP

Dined on Jun 25, 2025

Food was great. Chips and salsa amazing. Server was attentive. Unfortunately went on one on the hottest days this summer and the air conditioning in restaurant could not keep up. We felt badly for the servers who were working hard.

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