Highest-rated Restaurants in Baltimore by Diners

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Highest-rated restaurants in Baltimore by diners

Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans said they rarely, if ever, try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, and 5% say they never do, according to a survey of more than 2,600 diners from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—56% of Gen Zers and 47% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on online reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google or from social media. The TouchBistro survey found that 71% of Gen Zers and 72% of millennials have opted to try a new restaurant solely because of favorable reviews online.

Some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established spots that customers have been visiting for decades, but some may be brand new. More than 10,000 new restaurants opened in 2023, up 5.7% from 2022, according to a report from BentoBox. The states that saw the most new restaurants open up in 2023 were Florida, Texas, California, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, but new locales are popping up all over the U.S.

To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Baltimore, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2024. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily reflect each restaurant listed.

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#24. The Dive

- Rating: 4.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3123 Elliott St. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Dive Bars, Pizza, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Kitsch Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 500 West University Pkwy Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. SoBo Market

- Rating: 4.5/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 13 East Randall St. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Tapas/Small Plates, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Little Donna's

- Rating: 4.5/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1812 Bank St. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Pizza, Polish, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Yemen & Gulf Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (95 reviews)
- Address: 401 South Broadway Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Arabic, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Yeeros

- Rating: 4.5/5 (81 reviews)
- Address: 17 East Cross St. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Greek
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Koshary Corner

- Rating: 4.5/5 (92 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 301 West 29th St. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Egyptian, Mediterranean, Vegan
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Ovenbird Bakery

- Rating: 4.5/5 (207 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 300 South Exeter St. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Bakeries, Bagels, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Ekiben

- Rating: 5.0/5 (1787 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1622 Eastern Ave. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Café Dear Leon

- Rating: 5.0/5 (267 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2929 O'Donnell St. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Cafes, Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Franchesca's Empanadas Cafe

- Rating: 5.0/5 (106 reviews)
- Address: 428 South Highland Ave. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Cafes, Empanadas
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Harmony Bakery

- Rating: 5.0/5 (220 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3446 Chestnut Ave. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Gluten-Free, Bakeries, Vegan
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Nancy by SNAC

- Rating: 5.0/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 131 West North Ave. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Ekiben

- Rating: 5.0/5 (57 reviews)
- Address: 801 East Fort Ave. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Salad, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Morning Mugs Coffee

- Rating: 5.0/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 15 West Hughes St. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Harbor Tandoor

- Rating: 5.0/5 (141 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 803 South Caroline Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Kandahar Afghan Kitchen

- Rating: 5.0/5 (51 reviews)
- Address: 914 West 36th St. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Afghan
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Crepe Crazy

- Rating: 5.0/5 (46 reviews)
- Address: 1065 South Charles St. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Creperies
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Moo Moo Cows

- Rating: 5.0/5 (147 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 926 Light St. Ste 1 Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts, Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Tre Fratelli Italian Ristorante

- Rating: 5.0/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 1121 Light St. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Pasta Shops
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Mindpub Cafe

- Rating: 5.0/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 554 East Fort Ave. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Venues & Event Spaces, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Cajou Creamery

- Rating: 5.0/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 411 North Howard St. Baltimore, Maryland
- Categories: Vegan, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp