Our Mount Vernon neighborhood is home to many of Baltimore’s most unique and popular restaurants—but don’t limit yourself to something within walking distance. Our recommended restaurants are all worth the trip!
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Sascha's 527 Café
527 North Charles Street
Mount Vernon
Sascha's food can best be described as "Creative American," with global touches from Asia to France and a warm and seductive atmosphere. Like CENTERSTAGE, Sascha's has put a creative spin on the tapas concept, and offers "taste plates" alongside traditional grilled and sautéed entrees. Open daily for lunch Mon–Fri: 11am–3pm; for dinner: Mon–Wed: 5:30pm–10pm, Thurs: 5:30pm–11pm, Fri-Sat: 5:30pm-midnight.
www.saschas.com >
Akbar
823 North Charles Street
Mount Vernon
410.539.0944
Akbar is known for its exotic presentation of authentic Northern Indian cuisine, including wonderful curries and vegetarian specialties. Just three blocks from CENTERSTAGE. Open for lunch Mon-Fri: 11:30pm-2:30pm, Sat-Sun: 12pm-3pm; for dinner, Sun-Thurs: 5pm-11pm, Fri-Sat: 5pm-11:30pm.
www.akbar-restaurant.com >
B&O American Brasserie
2 North Charles Street
Downtown
443.692.6172
Located in the former B&O Railroad Headquarters building, B&O boasts a majestic yet warm interior that gives homage to heydays when the railroad was king. Celebrating the railroad's purpose of bridging the gap between continents, B&O does exactly that by mixing the robust flavors and rustic foods of regional America and blending them with the energetic pace of the time-honored European brasserie. Featuring handcrafted cocktail originals that please the eye and the palate, B&O's bar is a perfect way to truly relax and reminisce on the day's adventures. With its expert staff and diverse menu, B&O is quickly becoming the crown jewel of Baltimore cuisine. Adjacent to Hotel Monaco Baltimore. Open for breakfast daily, 7am–10:30am; for lunch daily, 11:30am–2:30pm; for dinner Sun-Thurs: 5pm–10pm, Fri and Sat: 5pm–11pm.
www.bandorestaurant.com >
The Brewer's Art
1106 North Charles Street
Mount Vernon
410.547.6925
Offering seasonally influenced, European-style country fare, specialty brews made on the premises, and one of Baltimore’s best selections of scotches and spirits, The Brewer’s Art is open for dinner and offers late night dining on the weekends.
www.thebrewersart.com >
Cazbar
316 North Charles Street
Mount Vernon
410.528-1222
Join us for Baltimore's premier Belly Dancing Show on Fridays and Saturdays. Reservations are recommended. Rated "Extraordinary" by Zagat 2005. Open daily, 11am-11pm.
www.cazbarbaltimore.com >
Chipotle
621 East Pratt Street
Inner Harbor
410.837.8353
Justifiably famous for their healthy take on classic Mexican offerings, Chipotle has what you want when you want it. It's fast and fresh and infinitely customizable—you name it, and it goes into your burrito, taco, Burrito Bol, taco salad...you get the picture. Don't forget the guacamole! Open daily, 10am-10pm.
www.chipotle.com >
City Café
1001 Cathedral Street
Mount Vernon
410.539.4252
Zagat called City Café "one of Baltimore's most reliable pre- or post-theater restaurants"; come see why. Open for lunch and dinner; reservations are recommended prior to 6:30 pm for those with nighttime tickets to make sure you're in time for the show. Open Mon -Thurs: 11am-11pm, Fri: 11am-11:30pm, Sat: 10am-11:30pm, Sun: 10am-9pm.
www.citycafebaltimore.com >
Della Notte Ristorante
801 Eastern Avenue
Little Italy
410.837.5500
An interesting blend of both innovative and traditional Mediterranean-inspired Italian cuisine, using only the finest pasta, veal, beef, lamb, poultry and fresh seafood. Enjoy classic Italian cuisine as well as innovative new world culinary creations prepared in an open kitchen. You are invited to explore our award-wining list of fine wines, with more than 1,400 selections by the bottle and 30 offerings by the glass. Choose your wine from an extensive list that concentrates primarily on Tuscany, Piedmont and California, with vertical selections reaching back into the seventies and eighties. Open Mon-Thurs: 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat: 11am-11pm, Sun: 11:30am-10pm.
www.dellanotte.com >
Gertrude's
10 Art Museum Drive
Charles Village
410.889.3399
Gertrude’s serves up a menu of regional foods and traditions for lunch, dinner, and a very-popular-with-the-locals brunch menu. The national (Southern Living, Coastal Living, Travel & Leisure) and local (Washington Post, Baltimore magazine, Baltimore Sun newspaper) press have sung praises about their regional menu, and preparation of traditional Chesapeake fare with sophistication. Located inside the Baltimore Museum of Art. Open Tues-Fri: 11:30 am-9pm, Sat: 10:30am-9pm, and Sun: 10:30am-8pm.
www.gertrudesbaltimore.com >
Iggie's
818 North Calvert Street
Mount Vernon
410.528.0818
Iggie's features traditional Neapolitan pizza for carry-out, eat-in, or take-and-bake. Don't miss their homemade soups, salads, or pastas, either! Their casual, BYOB environment makes Iggie's a great place to bring friends and stay a while. Open Tues-Thu: noon-9pm, Fri-Sat: noon-10pm, Sun: noon-8pm.
www.iggiespizza.com >
Indigma
802 North Charles Street
Mount Vernon
410.605.1212
A winning team of highly skilled chefs from India have come together to create that perfect combination of innovation and subtlety in a dish. Let your tastebuds dance for you: experience Indigma now! Open for lunch, Tues-Fri: 11:30am-2:30pm; for brunch, Sat-Sun: noon-3pm; for dinner, Tues-Thurs and Sun: 5pm-9:30pm, Fri-Sat: 5pm-10:30pm. Temporarily closed due to fire.
www.indigmarestaurant.com >
Mount Vernon Stable & Saloon
909 North Charles Street
Mount Vernon
410.685.7427
The Mount Vernon Stable & Saloon is a neighborhood legend, with its blend of progressively flavored comfort food, upstairs dining and downstairs pub, and friendly staff. Open Mon–Thu: 10am-midnight, Fri & Sat: 10am-1 am. Saturday and Sunday brunches are served from 10 am–3 pm. Just four blocks from CENTERSTAGE.
www.mvstable.com >
Nina's
600 North Calvert Street
Mount Vernon
410.385.2800
Nina's Espresso Bar is a small diamond in the rough located across the street from the Baltimore Sun. Known for its fantastic selection of specialty coffees and eclectic mix of standard café fare and Korean comfort food, its regulars look to Nina's for its quick, friendly service and cheap prices. Open Mon-Fri: 7:30 am-6 pm. Because Nina's is closed on the weekend, it's a better choice for Matinees and Pre-show dining during the week.
Pisces
Hyatt Regency Baltimore
300 Light Street
Inner Harbor
410.605.2935
Pisces sets the standard for seafood from its fresh raw bar to an innovative menu, including a variety of the Chef's featured fish presentations. You'll also enjoy an extensive wine list and an assortment of non-seafood and dessert items that shouldn't be missed. Located inside the Inner Harbor Hyatt Regency hotel at 300 Light Street. Open Tue-Sat: 6pm-10pm, Sun 10am-2pm.
www.baltimore.hyatt.com >
Red Maple
930 North Charles Street
Mount Vernon
410.547.0149
Voted "the hippest scene in Baltimore" by Zagat, Red Maple will chill you out while taking your appreciation for fine cuisine to new heights. Your most diverse group of friends will find something to love and share on the full tapas menu, and the Late-Nite Combos are perfect in the wee after-hours. And did we mention that Wednesday is bellydance night? Open Tues: 5:30pm-10pm, Wed-Fri: 5pm-11:30pm, Sat-Sun: 6pm-11:30pm.
www.930redmaple.com >
Fresh Fit Baltimore
210 Centre Street
Mount Vernon
410.528.9252
www.freshfitbaltimore.com>