Best Casual Restaurants in Essex

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1. Charly’s Waterfront

4.7

Exceptional(136)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Essex

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2. Michael's Cafe White Marsh/ Middle River

4.6

Exceptional(840)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • White Marsh

Booked 5 times today

Reinvention and attention to detail have kept us in business for 40 years. We are honored to serve this community from this location since 2019 with many more happy years to come. See what our team, led by Chef Fabricio and our General Manager Josh, has to offer you. This restaurant is our home and we treat our guests with this philosophy in mind. Thank you!

3. By The Docks

4.6

Exceptional(1938)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Essex

Booked 8 times today

Maryland is famous for it's crab cakes, and By The Docks is known for it's eight-ounce Colossal Jumbo Lump Crab Cake. Discover the fresh ingredients and outstanding seafood, steaks, and pasta's prepared by our chefs. Our menu includes various items from baby back ribs, slow roasted prime rib, hand cut steaks,and specialty sauteed dishes. Every sauce, soup and dressing is made from scratch. By The Docks welcomes families and large groups. Make reservations or call ahead for express carry out.

4. Costas Inn

4.6

Exceptional(313)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 5 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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5. Bowley's on the Bay

4.5

Awesome(87)

Price: Moderate

• American • Bowleys Quarters

Chesapeake Bay’s newest restaurant & dining location. Located waterfront in Bowleys Quarters, our new indoor restaurant, Bowleys On The Bay is sure to be your new dining destination. Located inside Long Beach Marina at 800 Chester Road in Bowleys Quarters Maryland, we are easily accessible by boat or by car. Our Summer resort style destination & beach dining is now complimented by our new indoor dining area.During the Summer months, walk our beach, grab a waterfront outdoor shaded table, sit under a swaying palm tree, enjoy amazing views & a cool Island vibe with our tropical soundtrack. During our off season, come grab an indoor bar stool, high top table or dining room chair & get cozy with an amazing menu selection.We offer weekly specials, a Sunday Brunch & more. Please check our Facebook daily & our website for updates on all the wonderful times you’ll share with us this coming year.

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6. Mr. Bill's Terrace Inn

4.8

Exceptional(108)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Essex

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.

7. Red Brick Station

4.3

Awesome(314)

Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • White Marsh

Booked 8 times today

Welcome to Red Brick Station at White Marsh Brewing Company located at the Avenue in White Marsh! We have designed and built Red Brick Station as a place where you will want to dine and socialize often. Along with our dining room and two patios our bar area features room for 80+ customers on a first come first serve basis. There are seats available at the bar and we feature both high and low tops on the outside area of the bar. Unlike many chain restaurants, we are independently owned and operated, so we can make changes to our menu and operations quickly to meet your needs. We use all fresh ingredients to bring the freshest foods to your plate. Be sure to check out our latest made in house beer selections and be sure to call us at 410-931-7827 for carry out and reservations!Thank you for choosing Red Brick Station. ~Bill Blocher & The Staff of Red Brick Station P.S Our new menu has just recently been released!

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8. KOBE Japanese Steak House - White Marsh

4.2

Awesome(202)

Price: Expensive

• Hibachi • White Marsh

We offer our guest a unique dining experience featuring Hibachi Chef cooking food over a Teppanyaki grill. Our guest are taken to our culinary journey; with a mesmerizing live hibachi demonstration, where guest enjoy the rhythmic sounds of juggling culinary utensils inspired by the sounds of Japanese drumming techniques. We offer our guest with a dinner theater type of experience where our Hibachi Chefs entertain guest through their live shows, and guest can enjoy high quality Japanese Hibachi cuisine.

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9. P.F. Chang's - White Marsh Mall

4.2

Awesome(90)

Price: Moderate

• Chinese • White Marsh

We are an Asian & Chinese restaurant offering dine-in, takeout, to-go, delivery, and catering. Make a reservation online to dine in. Order Asian and Chinese food delivery, takeout, and catering online or through the P.F. Chang's mobile app. Let us cater the perfect feast for you - corporate office catering menus are also available. P.F. Chang's offers a variety of signature Asian, Thai, Korean, Japanese, Mongolian, and Chinese food dishes including Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Chicken Pad Thai, Signature Lo Mein, Fried Rice, Mongolian Beef, Chang's Spicy Chicken, and Pork and Shrimp Dumplings. Order online for sushi delivery and takeout. Many gluten-free and vegetarian menu items are available. Try our seasonal cocktails and seasonal menu items.

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10. Dave & Buster's - Baltimore (White Marsh)

3.8

Excellent(62)

Price: Moderate

• American • Fells Point

Booked 5 times today

Each Dave & Buster's has more state-of-the-art games than ever, more mouth-watering menu items and the most innovative drinks anywhere. From wings to steaks, we've got whatever suits your appetite and our premium bar assures we're stocked to satisfy! Plus, you can watch your game on one of our massive HDTVs with epic stadium sound.

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Kim
Baltimore / Maryland •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We had an enjoyable Thanksgiving at By The Docks. They were quite busy, but the service was good and the food excellent. It was my first time there , and the bay decor and high ceilings really makes the space special, even though they are not directly on the waterfront. Would definitely return.
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By The DocksPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Essex
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4.6
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Ryanvip
Baltimore / Maryland •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Great experience. My only complaint was the fall old fashioned sugar rim went all down the side of the glass-made for sticky fingers! A great night!
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Michael's Cafe White Marsh/ Middle RiverPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• White Marsh
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4.6
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Amanda
Baltimore / Maryland •1 review
5.0
Dined on 26 Oct 2024
Amazing staff! Beautiful setting. Cozy and fun for cool fall evening….but I can see all seasons being so perfect here. They had live music that was wonderful. Food and drinks delicious! All the stars. Will definitely be back!
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Charly’s WaterfrontPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Essex
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4.7
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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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4.6
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Thai
Baltimore / Maryland •1 review
5.0
Dined on 12 May 2024
Great my server was so patient and my baby was busy
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Bowley's on the BayPrice: Moderate• American• Bowleys Quarters
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4.5

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50 restaurants available nearby

1. Charly’s Waterfront

2. Michael's Cafe White Marsh/ Middle River

3. By The Docks

4. Costas Inn

5. Bowley's on the Bay

6. Mr. Bill's Terrace Inn

7. Red Brick Station

8. KOBE Japanese Steak House - White Marsh

9. P.F. Chang's - White Marsh Mall

10. Dave & Buster's - Baltimore (White Marsh)

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