Highest-rated brunch restaurants in Baltimore
Highest-rated brunch restaurants in Baltimore
The word brunch first appeared in a 1895 issue of "Hunter's Weekly," according to the Smithsonian Magazine. In the article, which was titled "Brunch: A Plea," author Guy Beringer suggested swapping out heavy, post-church meals for lighter spreads served later in the morning.
"Brunch… is cheerful, sociable, and inciting," Beringer wrote. "It is talk-compelling. It puts you in a good temper; it makes you satisfied with yourself and your fellow beings. It sweeps away the worries and cobwebs of the week." As a post-script to the piece, he writes that at brunch, "Beer and whiskey are admitted as substitutes for tea and coffee."
Fast forward 130 years, and brunch is now one of the most popular meals in the U.S. According to a 2025 industry report from Bar & Restaurant News, brunch is the #1 meal for both Gen Zers and parents: 39% of the former go out to eat during that time, and 47% of the latter.
Many brunch locations offer the same type of spread Beringer promoted in his article—pastries and marmalade, coffee and tea (or beer and whiskey), and main courses that include fish or other meats. However, a host of other trends like internationally inspired cuisines, pizza, and mimosa flights have come along to add a little variety.
Whether your preference is for a classic brunch or something with a little more spice, Stacker compiled a ranking of the highest-rated brunch restaurants in Baltimore using data from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, a restaurant with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Most chain restaurants were excluded from the ranking. Data is as of Sept. 16, 2025.
Read on to find out if your favorite local spot made our list!
#29. Little Havana Restaurante y Cantina Cubana
- Rating: 4/5 (197 reviews)
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#28. Wicked Sisters
- Rating: 4.2/5 (121 reviews)
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#27. Loch Bar
- Rating: 4.1/5 (160 reviews)
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#26. Alexander's Tavern
- Rating: 4.3/5 (166 reviews)
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#25. Sip & Bite
- Rating: 4.1/5 (259 reviews)
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#24. Gunther & Co.
- Rating: 4.3/5 (176 reviews)
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#23. Saturday Morning Cafe
- Rating: 4.1/5 (319 reviews)
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#22. Papermoon Diner
- Rating: 4.1/5 (395 reviews)
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#21. Slainte Irish Pub and Restaurant
- Rating: 4.2/5 (312 reviews)
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#20. Rec Pier Chop House
- Rating: 4.2/5 (269 reviews)
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#19. Blue Moon Too
- Rating: 4.6/5 (128 reviews)
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#18. Mick O'Shea's
- Rating: 4.4/5 (199 reviews)
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#17. Kona Grill - Baltimore
- Rating: 4/5 (659 reviews)
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#16. Petit Louis Bistro
- Rating: 4.4/5 (362 reviews)
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#15. Kooper's Tavern
- Rating: 4.2/5 (451 reviews)
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#14. Rusty Scupper
- Rating: 4.1/5 (2032 reviews)
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#13. Twist Fell's Point
- Rating: 4.6/5 (240 reviews)
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#12. Gertrude's Chesapeake Kitchen
- Rating: 4.3/5 (511 reviews)
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#11. Sobo Kitcen & Bar
- Rating: 4.6/5 (237 reviews)
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#10. Nick's Fish House
- Rating: 4.3/5 (753 reviews)
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#9. Mama's On the Half Shell
- Rating: 4.4/5 (696 reviews)
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#8. Miss Shirley's Cafe, Roland Park
- Rating: 4.4/5 (1469 reviews)
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#7. Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse
- Rating: 4.4/5 (1171 reviews)
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#6. Miss Shirley's Cafe, Inner Harbor
- Rating: 4.4/5 (1349 reviews)
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#5. Blue Moon Cafe
- Rating: 4.4/5 (934 reviews)
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#4. The Food Market
- Rating: 4.4/5 (407 reviews)
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#3. The Land of Kush
- Rating: 4.7/5 (325 reviews)
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#2. La Tavola
- Rating: 4.5/5 (743 reviews)
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#1. Picante Taco Restaurant
- Rating: 5/5 (8 reviews)
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