SoBo Cafe

4.9

984 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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Health and safety remain a priority for our guests. In the current climate we find ourselves in, we know you have many questions so we wanted to share the specific measures we are taking within our restaurants.

We care deeply about our hard working staff, loyal guests and South Baltimore community and are taking precautionary measures on top of the meticulous procedures we already have in place.

We pride ourselves on preparing our from-scratch menu with fresh ingredients and a whole lot of flavor. Our cozy, intimate dining room is the perfect setting to enjoy a seasonal dish and a glass of carefully chosen wine or beer. A perennial favorite among neighbors and visitors, we go out of our way to make everyone feel at home. We are gluten-free, vegetarian & vegan friendly.

We are a short walk from Camden Yards/Oriole Park & M&T/Ravens Stadium. We are very close to the Convention Center, Downtown & the Inner Harbor.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Mar 31, 2023

7:30 PM

Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(410) 752-1518

Other options

Order online

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
American, Comfort Food, Wine Bar
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(410) 752-1518
Website
http://sobocafe.net/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Owned/operated by
Women
Catering
Our Business Lunch Platters feature handcrafted sandwiches or wraps house roasted & smoked meats healthy salads with our freshly made dressings build a bowl gluten free, vegan & vegetarian friendly We will customize any order to suit your taste or diet. Please contact us for more information. Linda / linda.sobocafe@gmail.com
Private party facilities
Our cozy, intimate dining room is the perfect setting for your event. Enjoy a seasonal dish and a glass of carefully chosen wine or beer. We pride ourselves on preparing our menu with fresh ingredients and a whole lot of flavor. A favorite among neighbors and visitors, we go out of our way to make everyone feel at home. Showers/Rehearsal Dinners

Location
6 W Cross Street, Baltimore, MD 21230
Neighborhood
Federal Hill
Cross street
Between S. Charles & S. Hanover Streets
Parking details
Street (please read signs carefully) Evenings - Shofer"s Furniture Parking Lot (Hamburg St entrance) - one block from SoBo Café - evening paid parking West St Parking Garage - 40 E West Street - paid parking
Public transit
Charm City Circulator (Purple Line) Stops: Cross Street or Henrietta Street, MTA (1 or 64 Lines)
Entertainment
Music Tuesdays - join us for live music (acoustic or jazz) on select Tuesdays
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

Featured in

Popular dishes

House Salad$9.00
spiced apples, cucumbers, tomatoes, pickled onions, blue cheese, house vinaigrette
Caesar Salad$9.00
hearts of romaine, croutons, Caesar dressing
Southwest Ranch Salad$15.00
greens, tomatoes, pickled onion, bacon, avocado, roasted corn, shredded cheddar, croutons, house made ranch dressing
Wedge Salad$14.00
Iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, pickled onion, bacon, blue cheese, house made ranch dressing, balsamic reduction

Starter

Rosemary Hummus$12.00
served with crostini & vegetables; G without crostini
Spicy Feta Spread$12.00
served with crostini & vegetables; G without crostini
Brussels Sprout Flatbread$12.00
lemony ricotta cheese, roasted red peppers, honey
Meatballs$15.00
beef & pork meatballs, tomato sauce, ricotta cheese, basil, toasted bread
House Made Spinach Pie$12.00
crispy phyllo, spinach, feta cheese, served with jalapeño-dill sour cream
Crab Dip in a Bread Boule$19.00
spinach, artichoke, horseradish, Old Bay toast
Crispy Brussels Sprouts$12.00
goat cheese, charred orange hibiscus butter
Thai Curry PEI Mussels$16.00
sustainably farm raised, lemongrass, coconut milk, shallot, red curry, cilantro, toasted bread
House Smoked Chicken Wings$16.00
served with carrots, celery & ranch dressing; Choose: BBQ, buttery old bay, buffalo, key west lime or sriracha-maple
Mac-N-Cheese$10.00
cheddar cheese & crumb top
Greek Mezze Platter$18.00
cheese pie, spinach pie, stuffed grape leaves, spicy feta spread, hummus, Greek olives, pepperoncini, pita bread

Burger

Served with green salad & roasted potatoes. Add: fried egg $2, avocado $2. Sub: gluten-free roll $2.50

SoBo Burger$18.00
8oz Creekstone Farms burger, cheddar cheese, bacon, roasted tomatoes, lettuce, mayo
Veggie Burger$18.00
6oz beyond burger, cheddar cheese, roasted tomatoes, lettuce, mayo

Sandwich

choice of green salad, pasta salad, potato chips or roasted potatoes

Greek Pita Sandwich$17.00
tomatoes, red onion, peppers, house pickled veggies, tzatziki sauce
Grilled Chicken Sandwich$16.00
house BBQ marinated chicken, gruyere cheese, pickled veggies, crispy onions & chipotle mayo on a brioche roll
Brie BLT$15.00
brie, bacon, arugula, tomatoes, mayonnaise & herbs de Provence vinaigrette on multigrain
French Dip$16.00
seared steak, caramelized onions, horseradish, mozzarella & provolone cheeses, served with au jus

Main

Rigatoni a la Vodka$27.00
romano cheese, fresh basil
Dry Rub Bavette Steak$31.00
8 oz steak topped with blue cheese butter, creamed spinach, roasted potatoes. Sub: coffee rub on steak
Chicken Marsala$29.00
G without the gnocchi; marinated & roasted half chicken, mushrooms, gnocchi, green beans, shaved cheese, marsala wine sauce
Jumbo Lump Crab Cake$33.00
broiled 5 oz crab cake (no bread crumbs), mirin coleslaw, sweet potato waffle fries
Veggie Thai Red Curry$25.00
chickpeas, sweet potatoes, red bell peppers, green beans, basmati rice
Chimichurri Salmon$28.00
sautéed greens, roasted root vegetables, chimichurri sauce, toasted sunflower seeds
Korean Short Rib$27.00
kimchi collard greens, soy-garlic mashed potatoes, ssamjang gravy
Chicken Pot Pie$24.00
chicken and vegetables with a savory sage puff pastry

Side

Creamed Spinach$7.00
String Beans$6.00
Roasted Potatoes$6.00
Roasted Brussels Sprouts$7.00

Weekly Specials

Pasta Monday
weekly specialty pasta, a side salad & draft beer or house wine
Tapas Tuesday
select four small plates to create your meal
Latin / Wine Wednesday$25.00
select bottles of wine; rotating latin entree
Thursday Burger Night
weekly specialty burger
"Rosé All Day" Saturdays
$10 off bottles of rosé until 6 pm

Keto & Paleo Friendly

Select Your Protein

Dry Rub Steak$31.00
Seared Salmon$28.00
Roasted Chicken$29.00
Crab Cake$33.00
SoBo Burger$18.00
bacon, cheddar cheese, roasted tomatoes, lettuce
Beyond Burger$18.00
cheddar cheese, roasted tomatoes, lettuce

Select Two Sides

Green Salad
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
String Beans
Roasted Potatoes

Happy Hour

@ the bar & outdoor tables; Open to 6 pm Daily

Food

House White Cheddar Popcorn$2.00
Crostini$4.00
Feta, Honey & Black Sesame Seeds
Crostini$4.50
Hummus, Roasted Red Pepper & Anchovy
Cheese Pie Triangles$3.00
Hummus or Spicy Feta Spread$5.00
One Meatball with Tomato Sauce & Bread$5.00
Spinach Pie$6.00

Drinks

House Wine
Sangria
Draft Beer

What 984 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.7Value

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JimP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this neighborhood place. A wide variety on the menu but every dish well thought out. And the artwork by Crystal Moll is great
J
Jerm
Baltimore
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on March 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
The gluten free bread that was provided for the tapas was the best I've had. Gluten free selections were tasty too! Will definitely go again.
s
sueshinyc
Baltimore
20 reviews
3.0
20 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience4
We hadn’t been here in years. Food was mostly very good. My veggie Thai curry was a bit pricey for what it was. The rice was a little crunchy at times. My friends had the salmon and short ribs which everyone reported was very good. No complaints and a solid meal but a bit pricey for what it was. Not rushing back at that price point. Would give it higher marks if the prices were more in line.
J
Jillian
Baltimore
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience. Love the ambiance. Family-friendly, but also had a romantic vibe. Awesome service. It was a busy night. We were having such a fun time, we didn't realize the food was taking a little while and the hostess brought us some champagne :) The food was delicious- creative and good portions. Great value.
CH
CraigH
New York Area
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a fun time when Rust and Roses is in the house! Asparagus soup was outstanding. Mushroom flatbread. Wow!!! Mac n cheese the bomb!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous experience, all around! A local band was playing their once a month performance there and they were terrific too!
CH
CraigH
New York Area
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best gyros in town
OT
OpenTable Diner
Baltimore
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food perfectly prepared for special diet and other diners.
B
Berries
Baltimore
31 reviews
vip
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great local restaurant in South Baltimore. Excellent food and friendly service, as well as reasonable prices. Warm and welcome vibe. Sobo never disappoints!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 31, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Very attentive staff. Intimate atmosphere. Lovely crab cake and broccoli. Plenty of GF options, able to make requests for dairy free.
KN
KrissyNA
Baltimore
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Visit to Baltimore absolutely must include a meal here. They serve creative comfort food and everything about the restaurant is cozy and friendly and warm.
CH
CraigH
New York Area
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love to support such a great local place
t
tangledup
Baltimore
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service great, and very friendly. There was a small band playing, which was loud, but not overpowering. Nice neighborhood spot. Everyone seemed to know everyone. We will come back.
B
Beth
Baltimore
35 reviews
vip
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Per usual, Sobo Cafe can be counted on for a go-to place with consistently good food. We got the burger special which was a Korean burger this week. The kimchi was wonderful! The right amount of spicy and garlic leant umami, and acid to the burger. No need for cheese. Perfect as it was. Came with a salad and potato wedges, which I opted out of (keto style) but my husband had and enjoyed. Highly recommend for great staff personalities and great food. Also very affordable.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience5
The chimichurri salmon was really good, but the Greek pita sandwich was soggy, and the Brussels sprouts were soggy. Service wasn’t great
BG
BobG
Baltimore
45 reviews
vip
5.0
45 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
You can always count of SoBo. Welcoming. Interesting menu and drinks. Wonderful food and drinks. A favorite.
CB
CwBbbb
Baltimore
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Consistently good over several visits. Brought a friend who had not dined there before. This is a hidden gem of sophistication, yet relaxed atmosphere. The food is outstanding.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always delicious food and great service!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fast service, delicious food, and comfortable seating. Will go again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The dining room was welcoming and cozy. I sat at the bar which was a great choice. It was tapas Tuesday so I was able to try a selection of delicious foods. Service was efficient and I felt welcomed by everyone of the staff
FH
FatimaH
Washington DC
12 reviews
vip
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Great service food was good
TG
TedG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Kinda bohemian atmosphere. Friendly, competent staff. Wife and I enjoyed our entrees and want to give a particular thumbs up to the Southwest Salad. Definite revisit next time we’re in Baltimore
ST
SarahT
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sobo is the best! We are lucky to have it in the 'hood. Always delicious and always a really fun evening.
DD
DesireeD
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My beloved and I had a great time at SoBo Cafe, and we really enjoyed connecting with our culinary host, Spencer. We had a great time, and we look forward to returning!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Baltimore
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was amazing and the service was a 10/10. Brought my family there for a farewell dinner. Best spot in Baltimore in my opinion
m
musician
Washington DC
23 reviews
4.0
23 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
The staff was very helpful and attentive, even though half of our party was late because of traffic issues. The food came quickly and was enjoyed by all of us. I had an amazing crab "cake" which had absolutely no filler. It was just jumbo lump crab with a delicious delicate flavoring and served with tartar sauce. The side vegetable dish of succotash matched perfectly with the crab. Others had a red curry and hamburgers. Three of us had a delicate but very tasty squash soup. the only thing that was at all wrong was that my sweet potato fries were still partially frozen. I was perfectly content with the crab and succotash, though, and the wait staff said they would relay the issue to the kitchen. I would highly recommend SoBo.
c
chrism
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had their spicy proscuitto flatbread which I really enjoyed. The arugula was very fresh and the flavors worked better than some of the typical balsamic vinegar offerings I've seen. Had a plain caesar salad with white anchovies (better quality), plus a few local craft beers from Checkerspot. Service was great and the place had a nice energy level with live music on the night I visited. Great little hidden gem in Federal Hill. Will keep as part of my rotation of city restaurants.
SP
SophiaP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Thank you for such a great night! It was my first time and all of the staff was so kind and helpful. Will be dining there again!
WD
WesD
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great service, great atmosphere and value.
M
Melisa
Baltimore
39 reviews
vip
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on October 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We’re becoming regulars at SoBo, it’s that good. Love their keto options. Their steak is always on point. Service always exceeds expectations. Anna was our server and she was excellent. In the heart of Federal Hill but just around the corner from the busy bars. Their butternut squash soup is delish. Everything is outstanding. Don’t change a thing SoBo.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Baltimore
132 reviews
vip
5.0
132 reviews
Dined on September 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great time at Sobo — casual atmosphere, excellent food, and friendly service. Highly recommended!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful night. Great food and amazing service which is hard to find now a days. Meatballs were amazing
FS
FranS
Philadelphia
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very nice place, was quite and the food was fantastic! Highly recommend!
CT
ChristopherT
Philadelphia
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Stopped by for food and drinks before an Orioles game. Happy hour specials were great as well as food from their regular menus. Great beer selection and excellent service. Will stop back again when in the area. Great choice for the Federal Hill area!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great as usual!!
R
Robert
Baltimore
47 reviews
vip
4.0
47 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Sobo Cafe is a neighborhood gem. Service and food are always very good. We go there often and have never been disappointed.
m
myrar
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
food 🥘 food was delicious and we ate outside so it was quiet !!!
BR
BettyR
Baltimore
41 reviews
vip
4.0
41 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Loved the music, just hard to talk. Love the menu and keeping old favorites there
OT
OpenTable Diner
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was outstanding and the accommodated to my needs. If I’m ever in Baltimore again, I’m sure to come back.
JM
JohnM
Baltimore
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Warm friendly service, large delicious portions, varied menu. Try the Korean Short Rib!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Distancing maintained in common areas

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from SoBo Cafe using the Order Online button. SoBo Cafe also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (410) 752-1518.

SoBo Cafe is rated 4.9 stars by 984 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Mar 31, 2023

7:30 PM

Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(410) 752-1518

Other options

Order online

6 W Cross Street, Baltimore, MD 21230

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Between S. Charles & S. Hanover Streets
Neighborhood
Federal Hill
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
American, Comfort Food, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street (please read signs carefully) Evenings - Shofer"s Furniture Parking Lot (Hamburg St entrance) - one block from SoBo Café - evening paid parking West St Parking Garage - 40 E West Street - paid parking
Public transit
Charm City Circulator (Purple Line) Stops: Cross Street or Henrietta Street, MTA (1 or 64 Lines)
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Owned/operated by
Women
Entertainment
Music Tuesdays - join us for live music (acoustic or jazz) on select Tuesdays
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

Website
http://sobocafe.net/
Phone number
(410) 752-1518
Catering
Our Business Lunch Platters feature handcrafted sandwiches or wraps house roasted & smoked meats healthy salads with our freshly made dressings build a bowl gluten free, vegan & vegetarian friendly We will customize any order to suit your taste or diet. Please contact us for more information. Linda / linda.sobocafe@gmail.com
Private party facilities
Our cozy, intimate dining room is the perfect setting for your event. Enjoy a seasonal dish and a glass of carefully chosen wine or beer. We pride ourselves on preparing our menu with fresh ingredients and a whole lot of flavor. A favorite among neighbors and visitors, we go out of our way to make everyone feel at home. Showers/Rehearsal Dinners

SoBo Cafe

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Other options

Dining areas

Additional information

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Seared Salmon

Mac-N-Cheese

Caesar Salad

Soup

Creamy Asparagus Soup$7.00

French Onion Soup$11.00

Salad

House Salad$9.00

Caesar Salad$9.00

Southwest Ranch Salad$15.00

Wedge Salad$14.00

Starter

Rosemary Hummus$12.00

Spicy Feta Spread$12.00

Brussels Sprout Flatbread$12.00

Meatballs$15.00

House Made Spinach Pie$12.00

Crab Dip in a Bread Boule$19.00

Crispy Brussels Sprouts$12.00

Thai Curry PEI Mussels$16.00

House Smoked Chicken Wings$16.00

Mac-N-Cheese$10.00

Greek Mezze Platter$18.00

Burger

SoBo Burger$18.00

Veggie Burger$18.00

Sandwich

Greek Pita Sandwich$17.00

Grilled Chicken Sandwich$16.00

Brie BLT$15.00

French Dip$16.00

Main

Rigatoni a la Vodka$27.00

Dry Rub Bavette Steak$31.00

Chicken Marsala$29.00

Jumbo Lump Crab Cake$33.00

Veggie Thai Red Curry$25.00

Chimichurri Salmon$28.00

Korean Short Rib$27.00

Chicken Pot Pie$24.00

Side

Creamed Spinach$7.00

String Beans$6.00

Roasted Potatoes$6.00

Roasted Brussels Sprouts$7.00

Weekly Specials

Pasta Monday

Tapas Tuesday

Latin / Wine Wednesday$25.00

Thursday Burger Night

"Rosé All Day" Saturdays

Keto & Paleo Friendly

Select Your Protein

Dry Rub Steak$31.00

Seared Salmon$28.00

Roasted Chicken$29.00

Crab Cake$33.00

SoBo Burger$18.00

Beyond Burger$18.00

Select Two Sides

Green Salad

Roasted Brussels Sprouts

String Beans

Roasted Potatoes

Happy Hour

Food

House White Cheddar Popcorn$2.00

Crostini$4.00

Crostini$4.50

Cheese Pie Triangles$3.00