Fells Point is one of Baltimore’s most historic waterfront neighborhoods and one of the best places in the city to explore restaurants. Located along the harbor just east of the Inner Harbor, Fells Point is known for its cobblestone streets, historic buildings, lively bars, and diverse dining scene. From seafood restaurants and ramen shops to taco spots, bakeries, and cocktail bars, there are plenty of great places to eat in Fells Point Baltimore.
Below are some of my favorite restaurants and cafés in the neighborhood.
Best Restaurants in Fells Point Baltimore
If you’re visiting the neighborhood for the first time, these are some standout places to start.
- Best Steakhouse: Rec Pier Chophouse – Inside the Pendry Hotel this meal is something special and they have plenty of tables to accommodate large groups
- Best seafood restaurant: Thames Street Oyster House – Known for oysters, lobster rolls, and classic East Coast seafood.
- Best brunch restaurant: Blue Moon Cafe – A Baltimore brunch institution known for creative breakfast dishes.
- Best craft beer bar: Max’s Taphouse – A legendary bar with one of the largest beer lists in Baltimore.
Ekiben
Cuisine: Asian Fusion
A beloved Baltimore restaurant known for Asian-fusion street food like steamed bao buns and rice bowls. The famous Neighborhood Bird features Taiwanese curry-fried chicken with pickles, herbs, and sambal mayo. Also located in Riverside and Hampden.
What to order:
– Taiwanese Fried Chicken
– Mapo Tofu
– Tempura Broccoli
Rec Pier Chop House
Cuisine: Italian Steakhouse
An Italian-inspired steakhouse located inside the Sagamore Pendry Hotel offering steaks, pasta, seafood, and waterfront dining.
What to order:
– Porterhouse Steak
– Fluke Crudo
– Chocolate Cherry Budino
Thames Street Oyster House
Cuisine: Seafood
One of Baltimore’s most popular seafood restaurants known for fresh oysters, lobster rolls, and classic East Coast seafood dishes.
What to order:
– Lobster Roll
– Seafood Tower
– Fish N’ Chips
The Cannon Room
Cuisine: Cocktail Bar
A refined cocktail bar known for its impressive whiskey selection and thoughtfully crafted drinks inside the Pendry hotel.
What to order:
– Espresso Martini
– Whiskey
– Cocktails
Pitango Bakery + Cafe
Cuisine: Café / Bakery
A waterfront café serving coffee, pastries, and sandwiches, just steps from the harbor.
What to order:
– Cruffin
– Caprese Sandwich
– Coffee
Peter’s Inn
Cuisine: American
A beloved Baltimore restaurant known for creative comfort food and seasonal menus served in a cozy dining room. The menu changes weekly but their famous garlic bread and house salad are always a staple.
What to order:
– Famous Garlic Bread & House Salad
Nanami Cafe
Cuisine: Sushi
A cozy sushi spot serving fresh sushi and a few other Japanese delicacies on the pier. If you can grab a cozy window booth, absolutely go for it. It’s one of my favorite seats in Baltimore. One of my go-to sushi spots in Baltimore.
What to order:
– Salmon Sashimi
– Sashimi Roll
– Josh Roll
Kippo Ramen
Cuisine: Japanese / Ramen
A neighborhood ramen shop known for rich broths, satisfying noodle bowls, and classic Japanese flavors.
What to order:
– Paitan Ramen
– Karaage
Thai Street
Cuisine: Thai
A casual restaurant serving authentic Thai street food dishes including noodles, curries, and stir-fries inside of Broadway Market.
What to order:
– Spring Rolls
– Pad See Ew
Sacré Sucré
Cuisine: French Café
A French-inspired café known for pastries, macarons, espresso drinks, and light breakfast dishes.
What to order:
– Macarons
– Pastries
Prima Dopo
Cuisine: Italian
A cozy Italian restaurant known for handmade pastas, seasonal dishes, and a relaxed neighborhood dining atmosphere.
What to order:
– Burrata
– Vodka Rigatoni
– Chicken Parm
Bunny’s Buckets & Bubbles
Cuisine: Fried Chicken
A playful restaurant pairing fried chicken with champagne and sparkling wine.
What to order:
– Bucket of Fried Chicken
– Disco Fries
– Champagne
Max’s Taphouse
Cuisine: Craft Beer Bar
A legendary craft beer bar with one of the largest beer lists in Baltimore, featuring hundreds of bottles and dozens of rotating taps.
What to order:
– Beer
Blue Moon Cafe
Cuisine: Brunch / Breakfast
A mainstay of the Baltimore dining scene serving over the top breakfast creations. Has previously been featured on Food Network. Also with a location in Federal Hill.
What to order:
– Captain Crunch French Toast
– Sweet Baby Jesus
– Pancakes
Rye of Baltimore
Cuisine: Cocktail Bar
A cozy cocktail bar known for classic and thoughtfully crafted cocktails with a strong focus on whiskey.
What to order:
– Cocktails
Oleum Vegan Kitchen
Cuisine: Vegan / Mediterranean
A modern restaurant serving globally inspired vegan cuisine with Mediterranean and Middle Eastern influences, including creative plant-based pastas and seasonal vegetables.
What to eat:
– Fried Eggplant
– Cannellini Tapa + Pan
SUSHIBRUCE Ya
Cuisine: Sushi
The sister spot to my Fed Hill fav, Shoyou. A neighborhood sushi spot with fresh rolls. One of my go-to sushi spots in Baltimore.
What to order:
– Hawaiian Ahi Roll
– Sashimi Roll
– Garlic Edamame
The Dara
Cuisine: Thai
A modern Thai restaurant serving colorful and flavorful dishes inspired by traditional Thai cuisine.
What to order:
– Pad Thai
– Chicken Satay
The Daily Grind
Cuisine: Coffee / Café
A classic Fells Point coffee shop that has been serving espresso drinks, breakfast sandwiches, and pastries for years. Also with a second location in Baltimore Peninsula.
What to order:
– Coffee
– Bagels
Ruben’s Mexican Food
Cuisine: Mexican Food
A window serving excellent Mexican food right on Broadway. And they’re open late. They also have a location in Fed Hill.
What to order:
– Quesadilla
– Burrito
– Tacos
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Map of the Best Fells Point Baltimore Restaurants