Diners' Choice: Good for special occasions restaurants in Baltimore / Maryland

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Updated 05 December 2024

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One Eleven Main

4.9

4.9 (1450)

$30 and under

American

Bel Air

About the restaurant

Dedicated to cooking excellent, inventive food and providing sophisticated, intelligent service in a charming atmosphere. Our focus is to provide a memorable experience for guests that sets the benchmark for the hospitality industry.

Top review

Mary

Dined 3 days ago

Fantastic food and service. Very loud in small space however.

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4.8

4.8 (2211)

$50 and over

American

Towson

About the restaurant

Casually elegant, romantic American Waterfront Dining in Baltimore County with lovely outside dining on the lake. Repeat winner BEST of BALTIMORE, OpenTable Diners' Choice, Wine Spectator Awards. Owned and operated by Susan and Charles Levine. Enjoy a seasonal menu of highest-grade center-cut steaks, chops and seafood with expert preparation led by Executive Chef Mary Hersh and exquisite sushi by Chef Alan from Hong Kong; plus craft cocktails, and many of the world's best wines and spirits. Everything made in-house. Al fresco dining in peaceful nature or indoors in elegant ambiance. Parties of 7+ or private events please contact us 410-363-0900 reservations@citronbaltimore.com

Exquisite venue for food lovers, with fireplace; subtle TVs in upscale bar. Our 8 private dining rooms and private event venue, The Cove, have Hi-tech AV, inside/outside Lakefront spaces for large social and corporate events 7 days a week. Heated outdoor terraces make a nature lover's paradise. Free parking.

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Dion

Dined on 28 Nov 2024

Always a great time. Food was outstanding the service was excellent. Will be back next thanksgiving.

Bistro 11

4.8

4.8 (513)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Hagerstown

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

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Carol

Dined on 11 Dec 2024

The restaurant and service was outstanding! Food excellent as always.

Tersiguel's French Country Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (2303)

$50 and over

French

Ellicott City

About the restaurant

**Our menu currently features a six course Chef's menu only.**

Our six course Chef's menu at Tersiguel's is a combination of authentic French-style cooking and rustic country fare reminiscent of cuisine found in Tersiguel's original home of Brittany, France. Tersiguel's cuisine is reflective of the seasons, with a garden that produces lettuces, herbs, vegetables, fruits and edible flowers. Tersiguel's is quintessential French Country "from the farm to your plate" cooking. Chef Tersiguel describes his food as "French soul food". The Tersiguel family has operated one of the regions best restaurants for over 45 years and continues this tradition with annual ratings of "Best French Restaurant" from the Zagat and Baltimore Magazine.

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NancyVIP

Dined on 12 Dec 2024

Any meal turns into a special event here. Don't wait for one to go! Food is always creative, beautiful and delicious

Fox's Den

4.7

4.7 (307)

$30 and under

Gastro Pub

Annapolis

About the restaurant

An american craft Gastropub concentrating on local and small batch beers, whiskey, spirits and hand crafted cocktails along with a brick oven menu with Wood Fired Pizza, shareable items, and small plates.

*Please note for online wait listed reservations do have a 5-10 min time frame to arrive for your reservation to be sat*

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jeanne

Dined 6 days ago

Alex was amazing! We got to briefly chat with Sam too. The communal feel from the servers always makes the experience so much better. We had the Marissa, Vincent, and Mediterranean salad. I’d repeat that exact order

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Popular dish

Duck Fat Fries

Dutch Courage

4.7

4.7 (535)

$31 to $50

Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

Charles Village

About the restaurant

Dutch Courage is a gin-centric cocktail bar located in the historic Baltimore neighborhood of Old Goucher. Whether you are looking for an adventuresome cocktail or need a cold beer, our staff has you covered. With 150 bottles of Gin, Genever, Old Tom and Barreled Gin, along with a full spirit selections, there is always something new to explore and help you discover your courage.
The Dutch Courage kitchen team lead by Chef Alec Jacobsen has a variety of food for you to enjoy while sipping beverages. From delightful boards of cheese, charcuterie and tinned seafood to small and large plates, the food at Dutch Courage is always a culinary adventure.

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Leah

Dined 4 days ago

Wow! First of all, Dutch Courage was beautiful —all decked out for the holiday. I had eggnog—delicious. My husband and daughter’s drinks were great—and my daughter’s drink was lit up by the waiter tableside to infuse it with smoke. Fun! And because it was our daughter’s birthday, we wee surprised with Prosecco, which was a nice touch. Service was so personable. We loved everything about it.

Ruth's Chris Steak House - Annapolis

4.6

4.6 (2852)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Annapolis

About the restaurant

Expect nothing less than an extraordinary meal and first-class service from one of the most outstanding prime steak houses in the world: Ruth's Chris Steak House. Among the most distinctive dining destinations in the area. At Ruth's Chris Steak House your service will always be first class-attentive but never fussy.

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KenVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Great food, nice atmosphere great location would go back without a doubt

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The Melting Pot - Towson

4.6

4.6 (1891)

$31 to $50

Fondue

Towson

About the restaurant

The Melting Pot in Towson offers an extraordinary dining experience that you won't find at any other restaurant. Here, you'll discover all the ingredients to a perfect evening, including a relaxed atmosphere, private tables, attentive service, fine wines and fabulous four-course dinners. No matter what the occasion, from a romantic date to get-togethers with friends, meetings or large groups, The Melting Pot always hits the spot. We believe in celebrating the everyday, so you don’t need a special reason to come out for our delicious menu offerings.

Your experience begins with rich cheese fondues prepared table-side. Your taste buds will be delighted by a fresh salad course. The third course is diverse selections of entrées choice ranging from steak, seafood, gluten free and vegetarian options! The finale fourth course is Chocolate Fondue served with decadent dippers.

We are sure the time and rich conversations around our steamy fondue pots will bring you closer to family and friends.

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Cora

Dined on 7 Dec 2024

Wonderful time! Felt like dessert was a bit rushed at the end but otherwise amazing time!

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Experience

Celebration Squishie Fondue Pot Stuffed Toy $25

Vintage Restaurant

4.5

4.5 (238)

$30 and under

American

Frederick

About the restaurant

Vintage is open under new management!

Vintage features elevated comfort food with delicately hand-crafted cocktails in a warm and historic atmosphere.

Find us on historic Main Street in a town and building with history. Our building, established in 1780, features beautiful decor with a vintage feel. From a special date night, to a baby shower, to a Sunday dinner with the kids, Vintage is great for any occasion!

Happy hour and daily specials throughout the week. Great Sunday brunch. Variety of lunch and dinner items.

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James

Dined on 17 Nov 2024

We met another couple for dinner; the cream of crab soup was very tasty; each of us ordered a different entre, meatloaf, salmon, trout, shrimp and grits; all were prepared well and were delicious. Our server, Joe, was very attentive but not pushy. We will certainly be back!

Morton's The Steakhouse - Baltimore

4.4

4.4 (1942)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Downtown

About the restaurant

What began in Chicago in 1978 is now one of the most award-winning steakhouses around. For over 30 years, Morton's The Steakhouse has been on a mission to provide "The Best Steak… Anywhere." Focusing on quality, consistency and genuine hospitality, Morton's seeks to provide not only memorable cuisine, but a memorable experience. With fresh, succulent seafood and famed USDA prime-aged steak, it's no surprise that Morton's has thrilled diners all over the world. For a glimpse of a higher standard of steakhouse, come see the legendary Morton's experience for yourself.

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IRIS

Dined on 7 Dec 2024

Everything was excellent & Brendan provided amazing service! Thank you for the perfect girl’s night out/ birthday celebration 😊

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