Maryland, United States Food Guide: 10 American food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Riverdale
Reviews on American food in Riverdale, Maryland, United States including Charleston Restaurant, Vin 909 Winecafe, Thames Street Oyster House, The Capital Grille, SoBo Cafe, Koco's Pub, Lib's Grill, Blue Moon Cafe, Miss Shirley's Cafe, Inner Harbor, Dry 85
10. Dry 85
Overall Ratings
4 based on 233 reviews
A modern industrial take on a Prohibition- era speakeasy. A place where you would sneak a bourbon, craft beer and gourmet comfort food meal if Prohibition were still the law of the land today.
Reviewed By GWHJR
This crew loves unique.. and some drinks.. Dry 85 has that on deck! The beer flights are always a hit with my crowd, and this didnât disappoint.. Try the Adroit Theory Margarita.. Really different.. We also tried a drink from their extensive menu.. âThe Root of All Evilâ Delicious! Iâve seen some mixed reviews here on the food.. Now, this is a whiskey bar with amazing drink selections.. but the food is solid.. wings are average, not very crispy, but thatâs a preference. The charcuterie selection is delish, and the Brussels.. well, those are next level. Iâm a sucker for a well prepared Brussels selection.. they do a cool Brussels of the day.. today, was a Buffalo and Blue Cheese selection. Yummy! Burgers were solid, not great, but very good. Our waitress, didnât give her name, but she was excellent. Very friendly, knowledgeable and guided ya through the experience! Pricing is good for the value!
9. Miss Shirley's Cafe, Inner Harbor
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1180 reviews
Reviewed By Petra263PA
Amazing menu, amazing food and so much of it. We had Sunday brunch and could not have been happier. I had a lovely delicious healthy GMO free option while the rest of the family ordered practically everything else on the menu. We were all very happy. Food, ambiance and service were all excellentThank you so much!
8. Blue Moon Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 866 reviews
Reviewed By teensytheclown
Great place for breakfast (all day on the weekends). Can recommend the Captain Crunch French toast and the Sweet Baby Jesus (Crab, hash browns, eggs, hollandaise sauce). Very small so be flexible when arriving. We were there at 9am Monday morning, not that crowded but Sunday afternoon the line was way out the door. Not sure whats up with the decor (every celebrity portrait was ghoulish, except Johnny Cash...)
7. Lib's Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 193 reviews
Reviewed By billanddonnass
In town on business and have to say - I was impressed. Mandy and the entire service team - shucker included - made sure every need was covered. The menu and specials gave me lots of options, and everything I had was either excellent or very good. The Maryland Crab Soup was terrific and all food was served in a timely manner. Cocktails and prices were very good. The pickled onions served with oysters was a nice touch. Thanks Mandy!Weâre so glad that you stopped in to join us! We could not be happier to hear that Mandy took fantastic care of you, and that your overall experience was exceptional! Thanks for the awesome pictures! We hope that youâll think of us if youâre ever in the area for business again, and we truly appreciate your kind words and incredible rating. Hope to see you again! Cheers, Nick Liberatore
6. Koco's Pub
Overall Ratings
4 based on 267 reviews
Reviewed By PJM37
Thanks to all the tripadvisor reviews we ended up going down to Baltimore for one night from Hershey, PA. Our quest was for the best crab cake and our mission was accomplished.Location is outside of Baltimore close to Morgan State in a little neighborhood corner bar. I love corner bars so it was right up my alley. Parking was hard to find - FYI.Now my wife and I lived in Delaware for a few years and would drive down to the Inner Harbor a few times a month. Love the Italian area and Fell's point. Have been eating Maryland Crabs and Crab Cakes for over 20 years. Used to go to Obrickys (??) before they closed down around 10 years ago, maybe more? Anyway, Koco's crab cakes are the best hand's down we have ever had. They are an 11 ounce softball size ball of 95% crab meat with 5% breaded filler to hold them together. Now they are expensive until you put into perspective:1 - they are huge and one crab cake is enough for two people. That said I would never share mine :)2- some things are worth and these are! My wife made a very good point when we were debating to order 6 to take home! She said you know you pay $25 for a lobster roll on a small hot dog bun and little lobster meat, so true. Plus we like Crab better then Lobster anyway. We were going to give two crab cakes to our neighbors across the street and two to the neighbors right next to use becuase we all have dinner/drinks at each others houses routinely. We ended up only saving 2 and when we had them over that week we just served the two as an appetizer. They could not believe how good they are.I will never go back to Baltimore again without a first stop to Koco's. In fact, I might look for a Marriott (my go to hotel chain) as close to Koco's as possible and go there both days and maybe go to the inner harbor :)
5. SoBo Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 221 reviews
We pride ourselves on preparing our from-scratch menu with fresh seasonal ingredients and a whole lot of flavor. Our cozy, intimate dining room is the perfect setting to enjoy a seasonal dish and a glass of carefully chosen wine or beer. A favorite among
Reviewed By David A
I did extensive research before deciding to plan a large dining party in Baltimore and chose this restaurant in the end, due to the fantastic reviews. While I will admit that they have some strengths at the restaurant, I think that these reviews are incredibly inflated, after the experience I had there.The food was decent, and the best dish I tasted that night was the octopus appetizer. It was tender, flavorful and cooked to perfection. It was prepared well with accompaniments that actually added to the taste and mouthfeel. I took the server's recommendation for entree and had the scallops. They were tender and cooked well. However the accompanying squash puree and Swiss chard were so strong and heavy that they drowned out the delicate flavor of the scallops. I think that this dish died by design, and with more thought could be much better.The main issue I had with the service was the fact that in the middle of our dinner- soon after the entrees were served I was presented with the bill and told "we're closing now." This was a shock, as there was no warning whatsoever about the kitchen closing, or even the bar. So we were never given the opportunity to order dessert or anything more. I had made plans with the management far in advance and they knew this was a special event I was planning. Anyone in such a position should have known that we would want to dine later and if we couldn't would at least warn us before the kitchen closed- let alone the whole restaurant. We had been waiting for the dessert menu and without warning they just kicked us out and closed the restaurant. I believe this could have been handled much better and IMO it is a sign of poor management.This is not a restaurant I can bring myself to ever consider trying again, considering the experience I had.
4. The Capital Grille
Overall Ratings
4 based on 615 reviews
Your ship has come in. The Capital Grille in Baltimore is located right in the Inner Harbor. A location every bit as special and impressive as our restaurant is. Come and experience everything from our famous dry aged steaks and chops to exceptional seafo
Reviewed By jonathb5
This national chain always provides elegant surroundings with above average food and excellent service/wine. Had the caesars salad which was the authentic version with fresh anchovies (minus the coddled egg) with lobster and crab cake which was good with minimal filler. The service was very attentive and expert and the surroundings elegant. Always a winner.
3. Thames Street Oyster House
Overall Ratings
4 based on 2030 reviews
Reviewed By pico1
I went with four other family members for lunch on a Friday. It was very pleasant - wonderful food, good service - if I am in Baltimore again, would certainly go back.
2. Vin 909 Winecafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 692 reviews
Reviewed By Greensyn
This isn't your "normal" restaurant. The restaurant is located in Eastport in a building that was originally a Sears mail order house. The decor has a bit of a european flair and is very comfortable. The menu encourages sharing from the charcuterie boards to the "small" plates to the some of the best rustic thin crust pizza anywhere. And the decadent Belgian chocolate dessert. The menu is seasonal with many of the ingredients sourced locally. I was there on a Sunday evening and the place was packed until about 8 PM. I am told that the Friday and Saturday wait times can be one to two hours. Of course the wine offerings are extensive and offered in a broad price range. Although you will have a primary wait person, they use a team approach to provide very good service.Thanks so much for your kind review. We strive for a smooth running "team" from the kitchen to the service staff, and are happy to hear that you had a pleasant experience. We look forward to your next visit.
1. Charleston Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 891 reviews
Charleston is Chef Cindy Wolf's signature restaurant whose cuisine is rooted in French fundamentals and the Low Country cooking of South Carolina, engaging both regional and international influences. The restaurant offers an extensive prix fixe tasting me
Reviewed By meganevansphoto
Honestly, it's a crime that Chef Wolf hasn't won a James Beard award (always a bridesmaid!). She also deserves at least one Michelin start, but alas. I have eaten in the dining room on special occasions, and the service is impeccable. But my favorite is to sit at the bar and order Gianni's famous Cosmos and spit the tasting menu with one of my besties. I love being able to watch people coming and going. I love the conversations and the intimate feel of the bar area. Everything is delicious and I find myself at least tasting things I've never had before and then, of course, loving them (sweetbreads, liver mousse, oysters, etc.). You cannot go wrong at Charleston.Your high praise is truly wonderful to hear. Thank you! So long as we maintain our current course and continue to emphasize quality as we always have, the accolades which you mentioned will doubtlessly come our way. It is all just a matter of time!
