achirion

achirion t1_iwdzj1j wrote

Reply to comment by jarandhel in Best Big and Little Restaurants in the Area by jarandhel

> Not everyone is going to agree on food.

> … if I’ve never had something before, I probably wouldn’t care so much how authentic it was if I enjoyed it…

Agreed on both points. While none of the places I recommend are revelatory, I think they are great and represent the Baltimore food scene.

For a casual spot with great food (menu is not static) and solid cocktails - Sally O’s

Maybe a bit late in the year, but crab cakes by some boats - Nick’s Fish House

Deli sandwiches, especially “The Real Italian”, and an Italian market (sauces, wine, premade food, etc.) - DiPasquale’s

While it doesn’t beat spots in Annandale or K-town in NYC, Korean fried chicken - Kong Pocha

Pizza is one of things that Baltimore doesn’t do great, but I have enjoyed it from a couple places -

Matthew’s Pizzeria

Isabella’s

Wings (there is a redditor with an impressive ongoing review in this subreddit) -

Kislings Tavern

iBar

Don’t Know Tavern

Tacos. The lengua was a disappointment, but the other meat tacos were good. The mezcal and margaritas were awesome - Clavel

Expensive, but great pasta and a broad wine menu - Cinghiale

For a special occasion/to really treat yourself - Charleston

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achirion t1_iwbrnhc wrote

Reply to comment by Rmrkable in Best Big and Little Restaurants in the Area by jarandhel

Little Havana is a huge disappointment. First of all, chips and salsa at a (supposedly) Cuban restaurant? The bread is not Cuban pan, so the sandwich is not a cubano. Arroz y frijoles was not seasoned and the rice over saturated.

The rest of the menu is confused. Onion soup? Wings? Old bay shrimp? Huevos rancheros? Chilaquiles? Tacos AND crab cakes!? It’s like Tex-mex met Maryland and wanted to be a gastro pub.

I wanted it to be good. The location is decent if the day is warm, the cocktails are mid, but the food was a miss.

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