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Dining Out for New Year's Eve
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Besides attending one of the world's Top 10 Hot Spots for New Year's Eve, what could be better than celebrating the end of the year with a memorable meal? Whether you're looking for a party scene full of revelers or a more romantic space to share a midnight Champagne toast with someone special, we've compiled a list of the best restaurants in Baltimore to ring in the New Year.

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Aldo's Ristorante Italiano Italian
14/20
Dining Room at Aldo 306 S. High St.
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-727-0700 | Menu
The beautiful woodwork is reason enough to visit Aldo's once, but it's the well wrought Italian cucina that will bring you back for more. More...

B&O American Brasserie Contemporary
14/20
Dining Room at B&O American Brasserie, Baltimore, MD Hotel Monaco Baltimore
2 N. Charles St.
Baltimore, MD 21201
443-692-6172 | Menu
Inspired by the golden age of rail travel, this polished hotel restaurant offers upscale, eco-friendly American fare with international grace notes. More...

The Black Olive Greek
15/20
Dining Room at The Black Olive, Baltimore, MD 814 S. Bond St.
Baltimore, MD 21231
410-276-7141 | Menu
An expansion gives us even more reason to love this Greek-style fish taverna. More...

Blue Hill Tavern Contemporary
13/20
938 S. Conkling St.
Baltimore, MD 21224
443-388-9363 | Menu
Blue Hill Tavern caters to both sophisticated adults and their comfort food-loving inner children. More...

Caesar's Den Italian
12/20
223 S. High St.
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-547-0820 | Menu
This is the place to head in Little Italy for classic Neapolitan fare and grilled seafood. More...

Cafe Gia Italian
13/20
410 S. High St.
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-685-6727 | Menu
Sweet, sophisticated Gia’s offers painterly interiors and warm-hearted Italian cuisine. More...

Cafe Troia Italian
14/20
31 W. Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204
410-337-0133 | Menu
Old-world flair and sophistication meet on equal footing at this classy Italian eatery. More...

The Chameleon Contemporary
14/20
Dining Room at The Chameleon, Baltimore, MD 4341 Harford Rd.
Baltimore, MD 21214
410-254-2376 | Menu
This neighborhood charmer is the best kind of “mom-and-pop” restaurant, with a casual, friendly vibe and surprisingly elegant French-accented American fare. More...

Charleston Southern
16/20
Dining Room at Charleston, Baltimore, MD 1000 Lancaster St.
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-332-7373 | Menu
Chef Cindy Wolf's daily menu corrals the best of the season into a series of unforgettable dishes, all graciously served in elegant surroundings. More...

Cinghiale Italian
15/20
Dining Room at Cinghiale, Baltimore, MD 822 Lancaster St.
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-547-8282 | Menu
Two restaurants in one: an informal wine bar and a dining room with Northern Italian fare --- with prices to match. More...

City Cafe American
14/20
1001 Cathedral St.
Baltimore, MD 21201
410-539-4252 | Menu
Mt. Vernon eatery with appeal for neighborhood residents and theater-goers alike. More...

Da Mimmo Italian
12/20
217 S. High St.
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-727-6876 | Menu
Owner Mary Ann Cricchio is carrying on in the Sicilian tradition of her late husband, Mimmo. More...

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar Steakhouse
13/20
720 Aliceanna St.
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-332-1666 | Menu
This chain, specializing in corn-fed beef and an extensive wine list, appeals to business diners. More...

Gertrude's American Regional
12/20
Baltimore Museum of Art
10 Art Museum Dr.
Baltimore, MD 21218
410-889-3399 | Menu
Tables overlooking the Baltimore Museum of Art's sculpture garden are prized in winter and summer alike. More...

James Joyce Irish Pub & Restaurant Irish
12/20
616 S. President St.
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-727-5107 | Menu
Irish potato soup and shepherd's pie plus chicken, seafood and steak are on offer at this pub and restaurant. More...

Joe Squared Pizza & Bar Pizza
13/20
133 W. North Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21201
410-545-0444 | Menu
Only the pizza is square at this quirky hangout for hipsters and families. More...

Linwood's Contemporary
15/20
Dining Room at Linwood 25 Crossroads Dr.
Owings Mills, MD 21117
410-356-3030 | Menu
A boldly updated décor and some of the best contemporary cooking around keep Linwood's at the head of the pack. More...

McCormick & Schmick's Seafood
13/20
Harbor Inn, Pier 5
711 Eastern Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-234-1300 | Menu
A selection of fresh seafood that changes daily is the stock-in-trade of this clubby Portland-based chain. More...

Milton Inn American Regional
15/20
Dining Room at Milton Inn, Sparks, MD 14833 York Rd.
Sparks, MD 21152
410-771-4366 | Menu
This grande dame of a country inn could not be more handsome. It's the perfect backdrop for chef Brian Boston's regional American cuisine. More...

Mr. Rain's Fun House Contemporary
14/20
American Visionary Art Museum
800 Key Hwy.
Baltimore, MD 21230
443-524-7379 | Menu
Mr. Rain’s dining room is decorated with colorful visionary artworks, and is the setting for chef Bill Buszinski’s contemporary cuisine. More...

The Oregon Grille American
15/20
1201 Shawan Rd.
Hunt Valley, MD 21030
410-771-0505 | Menu
Luxe is the word for the surroundings at this steakhouse-cum-contemporary American restaurant in the heart of Baltimore County's horse country. More...

Pazo Mediterranean
13/20
Dining Room at Pazo, Baltimore, MD 1425 Aliceanna St.
Baltimore, MD 21231
410-534-7296 | Menu
Dishes from the Western Mediterranean dominate the menu at this hot-spot. More...

Petit Louis Bistro French
14/20
Dining Room at Petit Louis Bistro, Baltimore, MD 4800 Roland Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21210
410-366-9393 | Menu
Picture your favorite Parisian wine bar and you'll have Petit Louis' charms down to a tee. More...

Rusty Scupper Seafood
12/20
402 Key Hwy.
Baltimore, MD 21230
410-727-3678 | Menu
Chefs come and go but the menu remains a mélange of American favorites with occasional international flourishes. More...

Ruth's Chris Steak House Steakhouse
13/20
Dining Room at Ruth 1777 Reisterstown Rd.
Pikesville, MD 21208
410-837-0033 | Menu
Dark wood paneling, crisp linens and handsome platters of sizzling U.S. Prime beef are just a few of the lures this suburban steakhouse uses to attract a lively crowd. More...

Tersiguel's French
14/20
8293 Main St.
Ellicott City, MD 21043
410-465-4004 | Menu
The French country cooking of the Tersiguel family finds a picturesque home in this historic flagstone house on Ellicott City's main drag. More...

Waterfront Kitchen Contemporary
13/20
Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Museum
1417 Thames St.
Baltimore, MD 21231
443-681-5310
Seek and ye shall find: this tucked away restaurant boasts a water view and stylishly seasonal contemporary cooking. More...

Watertable American Regional
14/20
Renaissance Harborplace Hotel
202 E. Pratt St.
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-685-8439 | Menu
The dining room may not have a nautical flavor, but the view and the food both showcase the glories of local waters. More...

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