Highest-rated restaurants for special occasions in Baltimore, according to Tripadvisor

Maybe you've gone to the same restaurant for every special occasion over the last decade. Perhaps your favorite spot shut its doors during the COVID-19 pandemic. Or maybe you're just on the lookout for a new dining experience to celebrate a birthday or anniversary. Whether you're trying to find your way out of a restaurant rut, just moved to your city, or simply want to try somewhere new for your next celebration, finding a new favorite spot can be challenging.

There are lots of components that go into picking the right restaurant for a special occasion. What the ambiance is like, which type of cuisine is served, what dietary restrictions can be accommodated, the price point, and even whether reservations are accepted are important considerations. Whether you're looking for cozy-casual or fine dining, Baltimore has a variety of eateries to choose from for your next celebration.

To aid in your search, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Baltimore using rankings from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Some restaurants on the list may have recently closed. Bon appetit!

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#30. Rec Pier Chop House

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (253 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, American
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 1715 Thames St, Baltimore, MD 21231-3417
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#29. Cafe Gia Ristorante

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (348 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Pizza
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 410 S High St, Baltimore, MD 21202
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#28. La Cuchara

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (212 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Spanish
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 3600 Clipper Mill Rd Suite 125, Baltimore, MD 21211-1948
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#27. One-Eyed Mike's

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (303 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 708 S Bond St, Baltimore, MD 21231-3303
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#26. The Oceanaire Seafood Room

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (434 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Seafood
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 801 Aliceanna St, Baltimore, MD 21202-4385
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#25. Blue Hill Tavern

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (264 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Contemporary
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 938 S Conkling St, Baltimore, MD 21224-5216
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#24. B&O American Brasserie

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (591 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21201
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#23. Gunther & Co.

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (168 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Pub
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 3650 Toone St Brewer's Hill, Baltimore, MD 21224-5194
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#22. Amicci's

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (761 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 231 S High St, Baltimore, MD 21202-4473
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#21. Magdalena, A Maryland Bistro

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (113 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Seafood, Bar
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 205 E Biddle St The Ivy Hotel, Baltimore, MD 21202-3941
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#20. Cinghiale

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (561 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 822 Lancaster St, Baltimore, MD 21202-4347
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#19. Restaurante Tio Pepe

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (472 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Spanish
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 10 E Franklin St, Baltimore, MD 21202
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#18. SoBo Cafe

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (229 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Cafe
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 6 W Cross St, Baltimore, MD 21230-3716
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#17. Gertrude's

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (490 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Asian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 10 Art Museum Dr, Baltimore, MD 21218-3898
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#16. Nick's Fish House

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (713 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2600 Insulator Dr Ste 1, Baltimore, MD 21230-5023
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#15. The Prime Rib

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (382 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 1101 N Calvert St, Baltimore, MD 21202-3886
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#14. The Food Market

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (393 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1017 W 36th St, Baltimore, MD 21211-2416
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#13. Mama's on the Half Shell

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (678 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2901 Odonnell St, Baltimore, MD 21224-4821
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#12. Petit Louis Bistro

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (350 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: French, European
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 4800 Roland Ave Roland Park, Baltimore, MD 21210-2393
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#11. Miss Shirley's Cafe, Roland Park

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,437 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 513 W. Cold Spring Ln., Baltimore, MD 21210
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#10. Rusty Scupper

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (1,981 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Seafood
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 402 Key Hwy, Baltimore, MD 21230-3990
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#9. Thames Street Oyster House

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (2,130 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1728 Thames St, Baltimore, MD 21231-3416
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#8. The Helmand

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (611 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Middle Eastern, Afghan
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 806 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21201-5308
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#7. La Scala

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (905 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Pizza
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 1012 Eastern Ave, Baltimore, MD 21202-4326
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#6. La Tavola

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (697 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Seafood, Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 248 Albemarle St, Baltimore, MD 21202-4455
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#5. Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,081 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Steakhouse, Brazilian
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 600 E Pratt St #102, Baltimore, MD 21202
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#4. Sotto Sopra

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (501 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Pizza
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 405 N Charles St Ste 1, Baltimore, MD 21201-4413
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#3. Dalesio's of Little Italy Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,000 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Pizza
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 829 Eastern Ave, Baltimore, MD 21202-4355
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#2. Charleston Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (947 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 1000 Lancaster St, Baltimore, MD 21202-4631
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#1. The Capital Grille

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (647 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 500 E Pratt St, Baltimore, MD 21202
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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