Best Restaurants that are Worth The Drive in Roland Park

29 restaurants available nearby

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1. Birroteca - Baltimore

4.8

Exceptional(2414)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Hampden

Booked 16 times today

Located in the Hampden/Woodberry area of Baltimore, we're the destination for modern, rustic Italian cuisine, crafted using ingredients sourced from local ranchers, farmers and local fisherman. Guests enjoy communal dining service in a refined, casual setting. We offer 20 craft beers on tap in addition to an Italian focused wine list, and unique craft cocktails prepared with artisan distilled spirits and house-made mixes.

2. Dutch Courage

4.7

Exceptional(538)

Price: Expensive

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Charles Village

Booked 13 times today

Dutch Courage is the perfect place for gin lovers. With over 150 bottles of gin, it's a gin-centric cocktail bar that offers a unique and adventurous drinking experience. Reviewers rave about the 'excellent and varied gin selection', the 'knowledgeable staff', and the 'great ambiance'. The food is also a hit, with a menu that ranges from delightful boards of cheese, charcuterie, and tinned seafood to small and large plates. The reviews are full of praise, with many describing it as a 'gem', a 'favorite spot', and a 'place to come again'.

3. Magdalena

4.8

Exceptional(1224)

Price: Expensive

• Bistro • Mt. Vernon

Booked 8 times today

Magdalena is the celebrated restaurant of The Ivy Hotel, a Relais & Châteaux property in Baltimore’s historic Mount Vernon neighborhood.Magdalena, a Maryland Bistro, features refined, “from-scratch” bistro fare driven by the bounty of the Chesapeake Bay region. The seasonally evolving menu celebrates the finest local ingredients, sustainable values, and culinary craftsmanship, resulting in dishes brimming with character.Executive Chef Ülfet Ralph has over a decade of experience in Relais & Châteaux properties. With this expertise, Chef Ralph will continue Magdalena’s mission of exploring innovative and artful interpretations of Maryland cuisine with a purposeful balance of bistro meets elegance. Ingredients are sourced close to home, and relationships with local farmers and purveyors are at the heart of the culinary philosophy. A cheeky cocktail program, Wine Spectator-awarded wine list, and revered whiskey collection complete a delightfully unmatched dining experience.

4. True Chesapeake

4.7

Exceptional(562)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Hampden

Booked 9 times today

True Chesapeake is a Baltimore restaurant born of an oyster farm. Executive Chef Zack Mills creates a seasonal menu that showcases oysters from our farm in St. Jerome’s Creek, Southern Maryland — raw, roasted, and in signature dishes like Classic Rockefeller and French Onion Oysters. But, the oysters are just the beginning. Our award winning menu celebrates the bounty of the Chesapeake region by using locally sourced seafood, meat, and produce to create exquisite dishes that evolve with the seasons. Chef Mills has been featured extensively for his use of invasive seafood species, a very delicious way to help the Chesapeake Bay. Don't forget to order the Blue Crab and Bone Marrow dip or handmade pasta. We have an expertly curated wine list, beer selection, and cocktails - both classic and creative. Ample bar, high-top, and terrace seating available for walk-ins on a first-come-first-serve basis.

5. Proper Cuisine

4.5

Awesome(118)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 2 times today

Our philosophy draws inspiration from a blend of American, Mediterranean, and Caribbean culinary traditions. We value the significance of taking time to savor each moment. Our menu is a reflection of our dedication to excellence, simplicity, and authenticity. We reimagine various cooking techniques from diverse cuisines with our contemporary flair.

6. Towson Tavern

3.9

Excellent(745)

Price: Moderate

• American • Towson

Booked 4 times today

The Towson Tavern offers an ever evolving Seasonal Menu featuring unique American regional cuisine and serving a premium line of wine and spirits as well as a craft beer selection. *Please enjoy Wine Down Wednesdays with us featuring half priced bottles.*Happy hour Monday-Friday from 5:00-7:00 at the bar. Half priced top-shelf cocktails, wines by the glass and all beers.

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7. Pappas Restaurant - Parkville

4.4

Awesome(1816)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Parkville

Call us directly for reservations: 410-661-4357 ... When you want an amazing crab cake, one you can brag to family and friends about, the best Maryland has to offer, then come in for a Pappas eight-ounce colossal lump crab cake. Find out why Pappas signature dish has won award after award from Baltimore's Best to Baltimore Magazines Top Crab Cake, and why it was featured on the Food Networks Chef vs City and the Travel Channel & 98 Rocks Food Wars. Family owned and operated since 1972, owner Steve Pappas prides himself not only on offering the best crab cake in Baltimore, but also the finest, freshest seafood, steaks, and pasta dishes around. Call 41-661-4357 to make reservations!

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8. The Brass Tap - Baltimore

4.7

Exceptional(76)

Price: Moderate

• American • Pikesville

The Brass Tap is a craft beer bar, serving high end pub food. We’ve got 60 brews on draft, including many local beers. In addition, we’ve got a full liquor / cocktail menu, with an extensive selection of bourbon and rye.

9. Azumi

4.8

Exceptional(2028)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Harbor East

Booked 49 times today

Azumi is worth the drive for its outstanding food and service, as reflected in the glowing reviews. Located at the Four Seasons Hotel in Baltimore's Inner Harbor, it offers a unique dining experience with stunning views. It's the city's best Japanese restaurant and is known for its authentic sushi, hot kitchen, and expansive sake and whiskey program. The teppanyaki/hibachi chefs are a special highlight in the intimate and interactive dining experience. With a high overall rating of 5 and reviews stating 'always a culinary and sensory pleasure', 'outstanding in every way possible', and 'great food and ambiance', it's a must-visit spot for Japanese cuisine lovers.

10. Phillips Seafood

4.2

Awesome(2378)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Inner Harbor

Booked 22 times today

Maryland is famous for its crabs, and Phillips Seafood is Baltimore's premiere restaurant for award-winning crab cakes! We serve an extensive menu of classic seafood dishes along with plenty of dining choices for non-seafood lovers. Join us for Phillips favorites including craveable seafood appetizers perfect for sharing, our famous family-recipe crab cakes, steamed seafood buckets and seafood platters, plus fresh salads, succulent seafood soups & a range of sandwiches & burgers. Finish off your meal with one of our indulgent desserts, and enjoy a signature cocktail from our inventive menu of spirits (beer, wine & sangria also available from our full bar.)Beneath the lights of the massive 17-foot tall Phillips letters, part of the iconic Baltimore skyline, you’ll find a casual, polished restaurant with an energetic feel. We hope to see you soon! We're open for seated dining & carryout every day.

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Elfreda
Washington, D.C. Area •55 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Had a wonderful culinary experience and service was impeccable. The wine recommendations were great and cocktail’s were “special” and unique. I will definitely return.
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MagdalenaPrice: Expensive• Bistro• Mt. Vernon
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4.8
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Geoffrey
Central Kentucky •1 review
5.0
Dined on 27 Dec 2024
This was our first experience here. Let me start by saying the service was excellent. The wait staff went above and beyond to make sure we had a most enjoyable experience. The risotto was delicious. But the main course was even better. I had a delmonico steak that was five stars along with potato puree. My wife had a filet that would absolutely melt in your mouth. We would definitely recommend Gordon Ramsay’s to anyone. Very impressed.
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Gordon Ramsay Steak - Horseshoe Casino BaltimorePrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Federal Hill
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4.4
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Sean
Baltimore / Maryland •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 Dec 2024
Great time - food was great, good recommendations from server and great service, especially with a 3 year old. Thanks!!
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Birroteca - BaltimorePrice: Moderate• Italian• Hampden
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4.8
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Charles
Baltimore / Maryland •27 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 Dec 2024
Excellent location for a celebration. Best drinks around - though the beer menu could be expanded! Adequate selection of wines… but that’s all drinks! You go there for the FOOD… and GOOD it is. Not high brow but a use of spices that is tantalizing without tongue-numbing as some places. The best evidence is the subtle smoke flavor of the Baba Ganousch…the BEST! Only fault was we were not forewarned of the 3% surcharge on using credit; had we known we would have brought cash… next time, for sure. ;-)
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Rudy's Mediterranean GrillPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Columbia
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4.7
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San Francisco Bay Area •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 11 Oct 2024
The restaurant was beautiful and the hosts and server was very helpful and friendly and the food and drinks were bomb.
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Proper CuisinePrice: Expensive• American• Downtown
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4.5

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29 restaurants available nearby

1. Birroteca - Baltimore

2. Dutch Courage

3. Magdalena

4. True Chesapeake

5. Proper Cuisine

6. Towson Tavern

7. Pappas Restaurant - Parkville

8. The Brass Tap - Baltimore

9. Azumi

10. Phillips Seafood

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