<p>We arrive and need </p>
<p>a dinner suggestion and </p>
<p>a breakfast suggestion for next week.</p>
<p>we are staying at the Colonade.</p>
<p>After a long day, I like to have the options covered. K2 thinks we “decide when we get there” though I have scoped it out…because a tired parent and tired college-searching teen do not make good dinner companions without plans…</p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>[Miss</a> Shirley’s Cafe - Baltimore’s Best Breakfast, Brunch and Lunch Miss Shirley’s Cafe - Baltimore’s Best Breakfast, Brunch and Lunch](<a href=“http://www.missshirleys.com/]Miss”>http://www.missshirleys.com/)</p>
<p>Great Breakfast place. What kind of dinner place are you looking for?</p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>any ideas for dinner that are local fare…</p>
<p>seafood?</p>
<p>This is rated very highly on Tripadvisor and is in an interesting neighborhood,Fells Point.
Thames Street Oyster House
[Thames</a> Street Oyster House](<a href=“http://www.thamesstreetoysterhouse.com/]Thames”>http://www.thamesstreetoysterhouse.com/)</p>
<p>Maryland crab cakes are delish!</p>
<p>[Phillips</a> Seafood & Restaurant | Best Maryland Crab-cakes and Seafood | Menus & Locations | Baltimore, MD](<a href=“http://www.phillipsseafood.com/menus-and-locations/baltimore]Phillips”>Baltimore Airport - Phillips Seafood Restaurant Menu)</p>
<p>We wandered around Inner Harbor and ate at Phillips on a brief trip to Baltimore…</p>
<p>I would suggest heading to Fells Point or the Inner Harbor, both south on I-83, for dinner. there is plenty of parking and the areas are pretty safe. I would not drive around where you are staying if you are unfamiliar with the area. There are very sketchy areas just south of where you’re staying (around North Ave and south). Little Italy (south on I-83 also) has some nice dinner spots and almost all of the restaurants have seafood on the menu. I-83 will get you right near all 3 areas with little effort. The Inner Harbor has some nice restaurants in 2 shopping pavilions. There is also a Hard Rock Cafe and a few others along Pratt Street near the Aquarium. If you’re looking for really nice, there’s a Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse just a block north of the Inner Harbor with good seafood choices.</p>
<p>You can also check out BaltimoreMagazine.net for their restaurant picks. They always do a Best Of section.</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>I’d suggest walking around the inner harbor as long as it’s warm enough for you.</p>
<p>S lives in Baltimore, and we’ve enjoyed exploring the dining options when we visit.</p>
<p>For dinner, on the very pricey side, Charleston and Cinghiale. A more moderate favorite is Brewer’s Art. In between, Woodberry Kitchen. A bit funky, Fork and Wrench.</p>
<p>Agree that Miss Shirley’s is fabulous for breakfast–eat a little late, and you’ll take care of lunch, too, because it’s filling food plus you’ll want to really explore the enticing menu.</p>
<p>For a quirky treat, go to Faidley’s at the Lexington Market and order the lump (the more expensive) crabcakes with a side of cucumber salad. You have to eat standing up, but the crabcakes are to die for. Lots of options for dessert as you wander the Market–try the Berger cake, a local specialty.</p>
<p>Have fun in “Bawlmer”!</p>
<p>If you don’t want to go all the way downtown, Hampden is much closer to the Colonnade and has some great restaurants. It is also super funky and fun and more “real” than the Inner Harbor. It’s a mix of young hipsterish folks who moved in because it was affordable and the original working class folks and it will give you a sense of the quirkiness Baltimore is known for. 36th Street is the main drag in the neighborhood and is full of restaurants, great stores, and cafes. The stores usually stay late and have special things going on the first Friday of each month, btw.</p>
<p>If you like Italian, we love Granos. There are two versions, a little hole in the wall that is great for a quick bite for a small group. Or the larger restaurant which is a great sit down and relax place. [Grano</a> Emporio, Grano Pasta Bar and Gino’s Italy](<a href=“http://www.granopastabar.com/]Grano”>http://www.granopastabar.com/)</p>
<p>This place has gotten rave reviews but we have never eaten there: [The</a> Food Market | Hampden, Baltimore](<a href=“http://www.thefoodmarketbaltimore.com/]The”>http://www.thefoodmarketbaltimore.com/)</p>
<p>Not too far from there is Woodberry Kitchen which was featured in Bon Appetit a few years ago. You will probably need reservations ahead of time if you are there on a weekend. [Woodberry</a> Kitchen](<a href=“http://www.woodberrykitchen.com/]Woodberry”>http://www.woodberrykitchen.com/)</p>
<p>And save some time to go to the Baltimore Museum of Art, where there is actually a wonderful restaurant. [Welcome</a> to Gertrude’s :: John Shields’ Restaurant at The BMA](<a href=“http://www.johnshields.com/restaurant/rest/gertrudes.html]Welcome”>http://www.johnshields.com/restaurant/rest/gertrudes.html)</p>
<p>But even if you don’t eat there, do visit. It’s free! And within walking distance of the Colonnade. The Cone Collection is really worth seeing, particularly if you like Matisse. [Cone</a> Collection - Baltimore Museum of Art](<a href=“http://www.artbma.org/collection/overview/cone.html]Cone”>http://www.artbma.org/collection/overview/cone.html)
There is also a nice collection of European art. [European</a> - Baltimore Museum of Art](<a href=“http://www.artbma.org/collection/overview/european.html]European”>http://www.artbma.org/collection/overview/european.html)</p>
<p>A large section is closed off right now but you probably won’t have much time anyway and you won’t feel put out since it’s free. :-)</p>
<p>Oh and I just thought of a cute little cafe for breakfast that is right around the corner from there. [Carma’s</a> Cafe](<a href=“http://www.carmascafe.com/]Carma’s”>http://www.carmascafe.com/)</p>
<p>And if worse comes to worse, there is a Chipotle there as well. 
Usually packed with JHU kids.</p>
<p>Feel free to PM me if you need more. Hope you have a wonderful time!</p>
<p>Thanks everyone.
Appreciate all of the recs.</p>
<p>Please report on your trip when you have the time.</p>
<p>We live near Baltimore. We frequent a restaurant called Amiccis in Little Italy. It is casual. There is a pastry shop to die for - Vaccaros. Little Italy is easy walking distance to the inner harbor. cheesecake factory is at the inner harbor. Very popular but they often have huge lines.</p>
<p>Don’t forget Golden West in the Hampden neighborhood, and visit Atomic Books while you’re there too.</p>
<p>I made this google map of Baltimore Brunch places a month or so ago. You should be able to click on each point to get more info. Hope it helps!</p>
<p>P.S. I’ve only eaten at Woodberry Kitchen (excellent), the Dizz (good+) and the Hon Cafe (good) so far.</p>
<p><a href=“https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=214878251733375285873.0004d52a37764f3fda0c5&msa=0[/url]”>Baltimore Brunch - Google My Maps;