dfw17

I'm meeting my long-time friend in Baltimore this Saturday just for a few hours. We haven't seen each other in over 5 years and I'm looking for a place to have a leisurely (and not-too-noisy) and delicious lunch. We're 40-somethings (2 women) and I'd love a place with fresh ingredients, seafood, or other creative food. Probably not Italian.

Any suggestions? We decided to meet at Inner Harbor (or Fell's Point) area because we both know how to get there

Thanks,
DJ

GBC

We recently did some research on this since we were meeting neighbors from years ago and staying at Fell's Point.

If this will be a real splurge, consider Charleston. It is everything that you are looking for. www.charlestonrestaurant.com

If you are looking for a great meal at a fun place which could be a little noisy, consider Henninger's Tavern. We loved this place and are looking for an excuse to return (it is far from where we live.) www.henningerstavern.com .

If these interest you, check the lunch schedules - we were having dinner. Enjoy.

dfw17

GBC,

Both look great. (Esp. Charleston...wow!). Unfortunately, neither are open for Saturday lunch.

Hmmmm. I'll have to find an excuse to return for dinner some time.

--DJ

MaureenB

Kali's Court is slightly expensive seafood, but very nice, and in Fells Point. Phone 410 276 4700 www.kaliscourt.com.

They also own the tapas restaurant next door, which is nice, too.

Or, across the Inner Harbor is the Rusty Scupper. It's got great views, good food, could use a face-lift, but it's a good value for the money.
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MaureenB

I just checked Kali's Court and Kali's Mezze. They do not open for lunch on Saturdays.

Another place with slightly ordinary food, but extraordinary views at the Inner Harbor, is Victor's Cafe:
801 Lancaster St
Baltimore, MD
21202-4336
Phone: (410) 244-1722
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basingstoke2

Legal Seafoods is good at the Inner Harbor. In Fell's Point we've enjoyed John Stevens, Ltd.

For something different and fun, forget about a regular lunch altogether and go to Vacarro's, an all dessert restaurant in Little Italy and make a meal of great pastries, gelato and other fantastic ice cream specialties washed down with something off their coffee list.

sherhatfield

The Capital Grille in the Inner Harbor is a favorite of mine. They are pricey for dinners, but I feel the lunch prices are reasonable, especially for the quality of food you get. Kali's Court in Fells Point is a good recommendation.

I have to disagree with the Rusty Scupper vote - I found their food to be okay, but not worthy of the price tag. Just my opinion though.

dfw17

Hmmm. Unfortunately, Capital Grille does not do Sat lunch. Victor's Cafe moved to Timonium. So, John Steven, LTD and Legal Seafood are possibilities. And Vaccaro's! I probably won't do Rusty Scupper due to a very mediocre meal earlier at a different Rusty Scupper. I also see from my own internet searches that McCormick & Schmick's does Saturday lunch.

This is frustrating.....all the earlier restaurants mentioned here look so delicious, but not open for Saturday lunch!

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sherhatfield

Oops - didn't realize Capital Grille doesn't do Saturday lunch! I've only been there for lunch during the week.

MaureenB

It sounds like the upscale places don't do lunch. Maybe you'd be best with McC and Schmick's, even though I think it's grossly overpriced, the food is good and you can possibly get a view table.

I know Rusty Scupper gets mixed reviews, but the times I've been there I was happy with my reasonably-priced seared scallops dinner, and my view table.

Good luck. Please let us know what you find.
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