Besides being a major seaport, the Inner Harbor area of Baltimore is one of the city's most popular hot-spots for sightseeing, shopping, dining and nightlife.With attractions ranging from the Maryland Science Center to the National Aquarium to the World Trade Center, there is much to attract visitors to the area, including dozens of fine eating establishments on or near the waterfront.
This upscale restaurant is in the Light Street Pavilion and specializes in fresh seafood and waterfront dining. Menu items include shrimp, crab, lobster, ahi tuna, oysters on the half shell, and other seafood items, as well as steaks, pasta and poultry, and an extensive wine list. Dinner entrees average around $29 a plate; lunch menu items are slightly less. Reservations are accepted.
Phillips Harborplace
301 Light St.
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-685-6600
phillipsseafood.com
Offering patio waterfront dining on two levels, this restaurant features authentic Spanish tapas in seemingly infinite combinations of meats, vegetables, seafood and cheese, along with salads, desserts and wines. Tapas can be ordered individually or as a combination meal for 2-3 people; the best deals for first-timers are the tasting menus, which offer several courses of tapas for two, averaging $25 to $30 per person. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner daily, and reservations are accepted.
La Tasca Spanish Tapas Restaurant
201 East Pratt St.
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-209-2562
latascausa.com
Also located along the waterfront, this Japanese sushi restaurant is consistently rated among Baltimore's best restaurants in numerous publications. A full range of a la carte items are available, including a variety of maki rolls, sashimi and yakitori; sushi combos are also available. Udon noodles, teriyaki and grilled items are also offered from the kitchen. Dinner sushi combos average between $20 and $30; lunch specials are available.
Edo Sushi
201 East Pratt St. Suite 2075
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-843-9804
This waterfront restaurant at the Pier 5 Hotel specializes in rustic Italian fare, with an emphasis on organic, local produce and ecologically responsible choices, including free-range poultry and sustainable seafood. Entrees are generally offered in small or large portions, with large portions ranging from $18 to $26 each. Menu items include chicken parmigiana, linguine with clams and pizza rustica. Lunch, dinner and vegan menus are available. Reservations are accepted.
Pizzazz Tuscan Grille
711 Eastern Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-528-7772
pizzazztuscangrille.com
