Best Casual Restaurants in Essex

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1. Mr. Bill's Terrace Inn

4.6

Exceptional(109)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Essex

Booked 1 time today

Mr. Bill's has been a Local sensation since 1954. Family owned and operated for 68 years! Casual family dining with a full-service bar/restaurant. Amazing food, refreshing cocktails, and the Baltimore's best steamed crabs smothered in our homemade seasoning.

2. Costas Inn

4.3

Awesome(313)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 6 times today

We have Steamed Crabs to enjoy year round. After making your reservation, please call for Crab sizes and availability 410-477-1975. We hope that on your next afternoon or evening out, you will give us the opportunity to make your visit or event as enjoyable as possible. The entire family and staff of Costas Inn thank you for your continued support and look forward supplying the excellence and quality that you have come to expect.

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3. Tagliata Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(2792)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Harbor East

Booked 63 times today

Tagliata, an Italian chophouse, boasts an impressive menu featuring hand cut steaks, fresh rolled pastas, house made charcuterie & bounty of fresh seafood. Tagliata offers the largest wine list in Baltimore with bottles from around the world & a focus on Italian wines. We host live music in the piano lounge. Open windows overlook our majestic courtyard, which is illuminated with strung lights & features an seasonal outdoor bar.The suggested dress is business casual. We kindly ask our guests to abide by these suggestions to create an enjoyable environment for all guests.The following items are prohibited however:• Gentlemen’s tank tops or sleeveless shirts• Hats are not permitted indoors for gentlemen• No exposed undergarments• Clothing with language or graphics that are vulgar or sexually explicit• Footwear is required, however there is no restriction on the style*Children accompanied by an adult are not subject to the Dress Policy*

4. Gunther & Co.

4.8

Exceptional(2977)

Price: Moderate

• American • Canton

Booked 38 times today

Gunther & Co., located in the historic Gunther Boiler Building in Brewers Hill, offers a Modern American menu, globally influenced and locally spun. Whether looking for a casual evening out, special occasion or impromptu drink after work, there is a space carved out for you here – at our oyster bar, on the patio or overlooking the 16-foot living wall and main dining area on our mezzanine. The integrity of our ingredients is at the heart of the menus and each dish is crafted with a pride in preparation and hospitality.

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5. La Barrita Restobar

4.9

Exceptional(216)

Price: Expensive

• Argentinean • Upper Fells Point

Booked 10 times today

La Barrita features Argentinian style steak seasoned with mouth watering chimichurri, home made pastas, and empanadas. Nestled in the Butcher's Hill neighborhood, La Barrita provides intimate atmosphere with a Baltimore industrial feel. In the warmer months enjoy al fresco dining when we roll up the garage doors. At La Barrita we treat our guests like family. An upscale casual restaurant, we suit a variety of dining needs, from special occasions to catching up with friends; you might even catch a soccer game on at the bar. Just don't get caught in a Boca jersey! La Barrita is a proud supporter of River Plate fc.

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6. Loch Bar - Baltimore

4.7

Exceptional(1441)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Harbor East

Booked 10 times today

Located in Four Seasons Hotel overlooking Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, Loch Bar is a classic seafood tavern. Centered around one of the region’s largest raw bars, Loch Bar features classic seafood dishes with a modern flair. Loch Bar's beverage menu includes local craft beers, hand-crafted cocktails & an extensive whiskey list with selections from around the world. Loch Bar's interior has an antique design with a nautical-influenced style which features live music every night.The suggested dress is business casual. We kindly ask our guests to abide by these suggestions to create an enjoyable environment for all guests. The following items are prohibited however:• Gentlemen’s tank tops or sleeveless shirts• No exposed undergarments• Clothing with language or graphics that are vulgar or sexually explicit• Footwear is required, however there is no restriction on the style*Children accompanied by an adult are not subject to the Dress Policy*

7. Azumi

4.8

Exceptional(2029)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Harbor East

Booked 48 times today

Opened in 2014 to a 4.5 Star review from the Baltimore Sun, Azumi is located on Baltimore's Inner Harbor in the elegant Four Seasons Hotel. With picturesque panoramic waterfront views, Azumi offers authentic Japanese cuisine with a strong focus on sushi matched with an amazing "hot kitchen." Azumi's Sake and Japanese Whiskey program is one of the largest in the region. Named the city's best Japanese restaurant by Baltimore Magazine, Azumi is also one of the hottest spots for nightlife in the city featuring a live DJ on weekends. Enjoy outdoor dining on our expansive patio. Outside seating can be requested but not guaranteed.Azumi’s highly-skilled teppanyaki / hibachi chefs are on display in our new FLAME ROOM as they cook the highest-quality meats, seafood, vegetables & rice on a solid-surface iron griddle right before your eyes in this intimate & interactive dining experience. Please call the restaurant to book parties of 9 and larger or for additional reservation assistance.

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8. Jimmy's Famous Seafood

4.7

Exceptional(3200)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • East Baltimore

Booked 13 times today

Since 1974, Jimmy's has exhibited a commitment to excellence in the restaurant industry second to none. Although made famous for our award-winning seafood and steamed hard-shell crabs, our menu also includes various tastes from all over the world, such as grilled lamb chops, a monstrous, savory prime rib, and barbecued baby back ribs. We have two seating areas - a casual, fun lounge and a beautiful dining room which is divided for those seeking to crack open some hot steamed crabs and those seeking intimacy. Seafood is flown in daily to ensure unrivaled freshness and to allow for new specials every evening! If you do not see reservation availability, please call us at 410-633-4040.

9. Blk Swan

4.4

Awesome(2252)

Price: Expensive

• American • Harbor East

Booked 47 times today

A restaurant concept curated by our Award-winning Executive Chef, Saon Brice, Blk Swan offers a uniquely crafted, "New American" menu, which features exciting, tasty, and comfortable food options presented in a creative culinary approach.**Parties 8+ please contact us at events@eatatblkswan.com or 443-326-2783 for more reservation information. Thank You!

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10. Fogo de Chao - Baltimore

4.0

Excellent(4576)

Price: Moderate

• Brazilian • Inner Harbor

Booked 74 times today

Fogo de Chão is an internationally-renowned steakhouse from Brazil that allows guests to discover what's next at every turn. Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo elevates the centuries-old culinary art of churrasco - roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame - into a cultural dining experience of discovery. Please join us in our dining room, in our more casual Bar Fogo, or bring the Fogo Experience to you with Fogo To-Go or Catering. Visit our website to make a reservation or place an order.

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Baltimore / Maryland •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The food was outstanding—delicous sauces. Creative options. Generous but not over zealous portion sizes. Excellent service. The light above our table was a bit glaring, but the building is spacious and lovely. Thank you for a lovely birthday celebration.
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Gunther & Co.Price: Moderate• American• Canton
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4.8
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Sara
Tampa / Central Florida West •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We went for my birthday last night and it was fabulous. My daughters, ages 4 and 8, love the charcuterie, and did great splitting a Caesar salad and a pasta dish. My husband and I split a steak, and with dessert, it was the perfect meal.
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Tagliata RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Italian• Harbor East
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4.8
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Qasim
Philadelphia County •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 Dec 2024
First time at this establishment and was very pleased. Small restaurant with a nice vibe and friendly staff. For those that care the music selection was on point, a jazzy club vibe. Wait staff was very attentive, drinks were good and the food was plentiful and good. I would definitely go again to see if my first time was a fluke or if this is really a hidden gem.
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La Barrita RestobarPrice: Expensive• Argentinean• Upper Fells Point
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4.9
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RickJVIP
Baltimore / Maryland •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 Dec 2024
The best crab house around!
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Mr. Bill's Terrace InnPrice: Very Expensive• American• Essex
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4.6
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David
Washington, D.C. Area •51 reviews
5.0
Dined on 13 Oct 2024
Love the crabs! My children when in visiting want to stop in and our server Charles Snyder was awesome!
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Costas InnPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Downtown
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4.3

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37 restaurants available nearby

1. Mr. Bill's Terrace Inn

2. Costas Inn

3. Tagliata Restaurant

4. Gunther & Co.

5. La Barrita Restobar

6. Loch Bar - Baltimore

7. Azumi

8. Jimmy's Famous Seafood

9. Blk Swan

10. Fogo de Chao - Baltimore

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