Where to Eat near BCS 

UPSCALE/FINE DINING 

Topside 

101 W Monument St, Baltimore, MD 21201

Stylish, airy rooftop bar & eatery offering local seafood specials plus cocktails & craft beers in the Hotel Revival

 

ASH–BAR

2 E Read St #6, Baltimore, MD 21202

Ash—Bar is a restaurant and bar buoyed by coffee, delectable provisions, fresh contemporary fare, and classic cocktails, inspired by the languid communion of old-world cafes but operating at the pace of contemporary life. This is salon society for daily consumption—the consummate place for a meeting of the minds or a bookish date—an atmosphere where ideas can spark and afternoons can linger into night. 

 

MIDSCALE DINING

The Owl Bar 

1 E Chase St, Baltimore, MD 21202

Upscale pub fare & cocktails are served in an elegant setting at this local landmark (since 1903).

 

Akbar Indian Restaurant

823 N Charles St # B, Baltimore, MD 21201

Venerable eatery offering familiar Indian dishes in a warm, brick- & stone-lined space.

 

Marie Louise Bistro

904 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21201

Elegant bistro features refined French-Mediterranean cuisine & cocktails in an open, airy interior.

 

Cafe Fili 

816 Cathedral St, Baltimore, MD 21201

Mediterranean cafe fare, pastries & cocktails offered in a bright, lofty space with counter seating. 

 

Indochine Vietnamese Restaurant 

1015 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21201

Small, unassuming venue dishing out Vietnamese staples from spring rolls to pho, plus take-out.

 

Allora

1005 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21201

The only Roman Bistro in Baltimore, and you’re invited to come into our living room for an incredible moment

 

Minato Sushi Bar 

1013 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21201 

Creative sushi rolls are the draw at this hip, colorful haunt with a buzzing happy-hour scene.

 

Mera Kitchen Collective 

1301 N Calvert St, Baltimore, MD 21202

Mera Kitchen Collective is a community-driven food business in Baltimore, where we’re building our own worker-cooperative. We focus on the empowerment of chefs from around the world by celebrating our skills and talents in the kitchen, highlighting the value newcomers bring to the fabric of our society.

FAST CASUAL 

Mt. Vernon Marketplace

520 Park Ave, Baltimore, MD 21201

A dozen or more vendors offer global bites, cheeses, beer & sandwiches in this eclectic food court.

 

The Helmand

806 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21201

This local landmark (since 1989) serves Afghan cuisine in an elegant space hung with tapestries.

 

My Thai Go

804 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21201

Familiar dishes plus street-food fare on offer at a modern eatery housed in a former tack factory.

 

San Pablo Street Tacos

800 St Paul St, Baltimore, MD 21202

San Pablo Street Tacos is a hip little taco spot serving Baltimore’s iconic Mount Vernon neighborhood.  We offer delicious, AUTHENTIC Mexican bites and drinks at an affordable price.

 

Iggie’s Pizza 

818 N Calvert St #1, Baltimore, MD 21202

We are offering thin-crust pies with creative toppings & salads in a warehouse like setting. The toppings are innovative and a daring combination of different menu and flavors.

 

Never on Sunday 

829 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21201

Casual eatery in a quaint, diner-style setup offers a broad Greek-American menu & late-night hours.

 

Dooby’s 

802 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21201

Coffeehouse offering an eclectic menu of global fare from breakfast to dinner in minimalist environs. Vegan/Vegetarian friendly.

 

The Brewer’s Art

1106 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21201

Elegant spot for housemade Belgian-style brews & upscale New American eats in a former townhouse.

 

Belvedere Bagels and Grill 

1023 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21201

Breakfast & lunch sandwiches, omelets, salads & soups are offered at this informal eatery.

COCKTAILS/BARS

Sugarvale

4 W Madison St, Baltimore, MD 21201

Signature cocktails, craft beer & small plates prepped in a dimly lit setting with white-tile walls.

 

B-Side Speakeasy

101 W Monument St, Baltimore, MD 21201

B-Side features a micro bar that specializes in spirit-forward as well as old-time favorite cocktails, crafted with rare vintage spirits and local ingredients, in addition to three karaoke rooms. An extended list of unique spirits is also available for pours along with a refined menu of small plates.

 

Bloom’s 

2 E Read St #6, Baltimore, MD 21202

A decadent cocktail lounge in the Hotel Ulysses, Bloom’s is host to near-nightly happenings, inspired cocktails and sublime eavesdropping. 

 

DAYTIME ONLY 

Charmed

824 N Calvert St, Baltimore, MD 21202

Charmed is a quaint, charismatic and friendly neighborhood restaurant that is known for its exceptional service, full-flavored food, and welcoming vibe. At Charmed everything is ruled by taste, and the goal is to make extraordinary food that tastes good from start to finish. Breakfast and Lunch Only. 

 

‘Dashery

101 W Monument St, Baltimore, MD 21201

‘Dashery is a one-stop shop for breakfast and lunch on-the-go as well as an intimate space where guests gather and take a quick break before carrying on with their day. Experience authentic local flavors from partnerships with Black Acres Roastery and Wight Tea Company.