64 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

4.8

Exceptional(1015)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • White Marsh

Booked 22 times today

Great place for family or kids. Kids $9 menu can’t be beat!

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2. Bowley's on the Bay

4.5

Awesome(99)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • Bowleys Quarters

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(4253)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • Harbor East

Booked 35 times today

Amazing experience!!! I don’t go out often or treat myself but bygone definitely set the bar high!

4. MARTA

4.8

Exceptional(825)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • Upper Fells Point

Booked 33 times today

Service (Grita) was impeccable. Atmosphere was upbeat but very noisy. Food was excellent, especially if you like pasta.

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5. Loch Bar - Baltimore

4.6

Exceptional(1645)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • Harbor East

Booked 19 times today

We are from Utah and it was absolutely delicious! Amazing service!

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6. Glenwood's - Stanford Grill: Columbia

4.7

Exceptional(8449)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • Columbia

Booked 38 times today

Great ambiance. There was live music when we went. Food was perfect!

7. Topside

4.3

Awesome(686)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • Mt. Vernon

Booked 24 times today

I’ve tried to keep this restaurant as my little secret for a few years. However, this restaurant is too good to kept in private. Jesse the sous chef is amazing! I really hope the owner, general manager or whomever has the authority to promote Jesse to head chef, will read this and promote him expeditiously! The grace and leadership that this man demonstrated is not taught it’s already within him. The food was 1000/10, I had the short rib dinner and my date had the fish and grits, cornbread, and few drinks between us. Dominque, the manager was so kind and welcoming, he greeted us and it felt like we were part of the family. Sue, our waitress made me laugh several times, it seemed that she may have been one of the only servers that night, but she handled herself impressively, knowledgeable of everything on the menu and kind. This experience was so amazing I had to meet Jesse and give him congratulations for a job well done that night. The restaurant was clean, dishes and plate settings were clean, atmosphere and ambience was top tier.

8. Michael's Cafe

4.5

Awesome(2840)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • Timonium

Booked 23 times today

Our waitress was excellent. The food was very good. Everyone really enjoyed our lunch. Keep up the great service.

9. Phillips Seafood

4.1

Excellent(2444)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • Inner Harbor

Booked 24 times today

Worst experience was the snooty and rude hostess, everything else was perfect. Crab cakes are the best in Maryland! Easy walk from the National Aquarium.

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10. Blackwall Hitch Baltimore

4.4

Awesome(1757)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • Inner Harbor

Booked 10 times today

Moon was very nice and made sure we were well taken care of!! I took my parents out to brunch here and they enjoyed it! Thank you Moon!!

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64 restaurants available nearby

1. Michael's Cafe White Marsh/ Middle River

2. Bowley's on the Bay

3. Bygone

4. MARTA

5. Loch Bar - Baltimore

6. Glenwood's - Stanford Grill: Columbia

7. Topside

8. Michael's Cafe

9. Phillips Seafood

10. Blackwall Hitch Baltimore

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