63 Best Contemporary American Restaurants In Essex

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A photo of Michael's Cafe White Marsh/ Middle River restaurant

1. Michael's Cafe White Marsh/ Middle River

4.7

Exceptional(1011)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • White Marsh

Booked 15 times today

All good, as usual. Seated in a different area of the restaurant. Makes it feel fresh each time.

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2. Bowley's on the Bay

4.8

Exceptional(99)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • Bowleys Quarters

Booked 2 times today

We arrived five minutes before a thunderstorm came. It rained so hard the water came in under the door where we sat. The staff was quick to keep the floor dry. I was very impressed with the staff and the attention we received. Food was excellent and our server was wonderful!

3. Bygone

4.7

Exceptional(4223)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • Harbor East

Booked 33 times today

The food, the sommelier, and the service by Blair - who was very thoughtful and looked after me (as a diner of just one!), was fantastic. One of the best, if not the best, restaurants, in Baltimore.

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4. Loch Bar - Baltimore

4.5

Awesome(1640)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • Harbor East

Booked 26 times today

Loch bar has a great outdoor area. We could still hear the live music that was playing (great music), and have a quieter area to talk too!. Our waitress, Demi, provided excellent service. She checked on us an appropriate amount, made suggestions when requested, and was friendly/easy to talk with. When it started raining unexpectedly, she quickly found us dry seats under a house size umbrella. The food was delicious and unique, and the specialty drinks were devine!

5. MARTA

4.7

Exceptional(810)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • Upper Fells Point

Booked 42 times today

What a wonderful dining experience! Incredible food, warm and welcoming staff, unique and thoughtful cocktail choices, and tasty desserts. Will certainly return!

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6. Glenwood's - Stanford Grill: Columbia

4.7

Exceptional(8439)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • Columbia

Booked 38 times today

Always delicious! Our server, Joseph, was phenomenal!

7. Phillips Seafood

4.2

Awesome(2446)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • Inner Harbor

Booked 27 times today

From check in to we left it was a wonderful experience. Tanley our server was great!!

8. Topside

4.3

Awesome(682)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • Mount Vernon

Booked 9 times today

View is fantastic. Small menu but food was excellent. Service was outstanding.

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9. Blackwall Hitch Baltimore

4.2

Awesome(1751)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • Inner Harbor

Booked 11 times today

Loved this place. Arrived early because of a rain storm. Sat at the bar and the bartender was great i enjoy a nice glass or 2 of wine by the glass, and they did not disappoint. Food was very good. I had a salad with scallops, shrimp and crab meat. Greens were very fresh as well. My husband had a burger made with the chefs choice I will include a picture of the salad.The ambiance was very nice as well. Will be back if in the area!!

10. Michael's Cafe

4.6

Exceptional(2828)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • Timonium

Booked 20 times today

The brunch is amazing. It gets better and better over the years every time we’ve come.

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63 restaurants available nearby

1. Michael's Cafe White Marsh/ Middle River

2. Bowley's on the Bay

3. Bygone

4. Loch Bar - Baltimore

5. MARTA

6. Glenwood's - Stanford Grill: Columbia

7. Phillips Seafood

8. Topside

9. Blackwall Hitch Baltimore

10. Michael's Cafe

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