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Best Baltimore Outdoor Dining


Enjoy dining al fresco?  Let yourself be romanced by the sidewalk sounds of a big city or pampered by the peacefulness of a patio garden. Flock to the terrace, deck or boulevard table and share a bite, under the sun, an oversized patio umbrella or the stars. Be it a brunch in the breeze, sunset supper or long lunch, all of it tastes best outside. Visit a few of these top airy hot spots for the best outdoor dining in Baltimore.


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Ambassador Dining Room Indian
13/20
Ambassador Apartments
3811 Canterbury Rd.
Baltimore, MD 21218
410-366-1484 | Menu
This Indian gem's covered patio brings cozy firelight in winter and the delights of a garden view in summer. More...

Baldwin's Station Contemporary
14/20
7618 Main St.
Sykesville, MD 21784
410-795-1041 | Menu
Owner Stewart Dearie brings gracious touches and Victorian charm to this historic train station in Sykesville. More...

Bay Cafe American
12/20
2809 Boston St.
Baltimore, MD 21224
410-522-3377
An outdoor tiki bar with a sand beach in the summer is the best place to enjoy this joint's terrific shrimp salad sandwich. 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...

Bo Brooks Crabhouse & Restaurant Seafood
11/20
Dining Room at Bo Brooks Crabhouse & Restaurant, Baltimore, MD Baltimore Marine Center
2701 Boston St.
Baltimore, MD 21224
410-558-0202 | Menu
An Inner Harbor view and a spicy pile of steamed hard-shell blue crabs await. 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...

Clyde's of Columbia American
12/20
10221 Wincopin Cir.
Columbia, MD 21044
410-730-2828 | Menu
A favorite spot for after-work partying among Columbia professionals. More...

Crush Contemporary
13/20
Belvedere Square
510 E. Belvedere Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21212
443-278-9001 | Menu
Classic cooking, crowd-pleasing looks, and a variety of price points are a winning formula for this Belvedere Square sophisticate. More...

Dalesio's of Little Italy Italian
13/20
Dining Room at Dalesio 829 Eastern Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-539-1965 | Menu
Northern Italian cuisine, skillfully prepared seafood and a first-rate list of wines by the glass distinguish this longtime Little Italy resident. More...

Donna's Cross Keys Mediterranean
13/20
Village of Cross Keys
40 Village Square
Baltimore, MD 21210
410-532-7611 | Menu
Casual Mediterranean dining in the heart of Cross Keys. 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...

Josef's Country Inn Continental
11/20
2410 Pleasantville Rd.
Fallston, MD 21047
410-877-7800
Josef’s menu, once a tribute to the owner’s Black Forest roots, is now largely Continental. More...

Kali's Court Mediterranean
13/20
Dining Room at Kali 1606 Thames St.
Baltimore, MD 21231
410-276-4700 | Menu
Although Kali's Court does offer uncommonly pleasant digs for dining, it is the fresh grilled fish and pan-Mediterranean menu that draw crowds of loyal customers. More...

La Famiglia Italian
13/20
The Broadview
105 W. 39th St.
Baltimore, MD 21210
443-449-5555
Rich, satisfying Northern Italian classics in Tuscany-Canterbury. More...

Langermann's Southern
13/20
American Can Company
2400 Boston St.
Baltimore, MD 21224
410-534-3287 | Menu
A cavernous, remodeled factory building is the unlikely setting for Neal Langermann’s likeable Southern-inspired cuisine. More...

Manor Tavern Continental
12/20
15819 Old York Rd.
Monkton, MD 21111
410-771-8155 | Menu
This country cousin set in the rolling farmlands of northern Baltimore has something for just about everyone, from ultra casual to fine dining. 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...

Milan Italian
13/20
1000 Eastern Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-685-6111 | Menu
Its “food-meets-fashion” swankiness drew snickers at first, but Little Italy has warmed to this sexy restaurant. 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...

River Watch Restaurant & Marina Seafood
11/20
207 Nanticoke Rd.
Essex, MD 21221
410-687-1422 | Menu
This nautically-themed waterfront eatery and marina has it all: fat burgers and fancier fare for a night on the town. 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...

Tabrizi's Mediterranean
13/20
Harborview Marina
500 Harborview Dr.
Baltimore, MD 21230
410-727-3663 | Menu
Michael Tabrizi has returned with an elegant marina-view restaurant and his signature mix of Middle Eastern tradition and European classicism. More...

Thames Street Oyster House Seafood
14/20
1728 Thames St.
Baltimore, MD 21231
443-449-7726
There’s much to love at Thames Street Oyster House, from its casual, classy bistro décor to its super-fresh seasonal seafood. More...

Tir na nOg Irish
12/20
Harborplace
201 E. Pratt St.
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-483-8968 | Menu
Upscale pub with an antiques-filled medieval interior and a contemporary approach to Irish cooking. More...

The Tomato Palace Italian
12/20
10221 Wincopin Circle
Columbia, MD 21044
410-715-0211 | Menu
Simple, tasty Italian fare is served up stylishly in view of Columbia's Lake Kittamaqundi. 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...

 

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