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Clock Restoration Bar & Kitchen

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Relaxed restaurant & bar serving New American fare & cocktails in a clock-filled space at the QG. People often mention great, restaurant, elevator, menu, good, floor, night, code, time, fries,


Address

31 S Calvert St 6th floor, Baltimore, MD 21202

Website

www.theqg.com

Contact

(443) 203-1888

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (152 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Thursday: 11:30 AM to 10 PM
  • Friday: 11:30 AM to 10 PM
  • Saturday: 11 AM to 10 PM
  • Sunday: (Easter), Closed, Hours might differ
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 11:30 AM to 10 PM
  • Wednesday: 11:30 AM to 10 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: great (12) restaurant (11) elevator (10) menu (10) good (9) floor (8) night (8) code (8) time (6) fries (6)
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  • 2/5 Hannah D. 1 year ago on Google
    Update: End of an era for me. 💔 I'm not sure if Peaches left, but the cheese steak here is a ghost of what it was. The bread is still good (they order it in, so makes sense), but our sandwiches were kinda pitiful (mine was half filled 🤦‍♀️) with scrawny meat that looked like the break apart blocks you buy for cheap. Fries happened to be out, so no clue if those dropped in quality as well, but the broccolini was completely unseasoned + the brussel sprouts were served in spicy sauce, but no real texture. Also, didn't help our meal that the 6th floor was sweltering + the beer lines don't seem to have the insulation to maintain chill to make them crisp. 😕 Suffice to say, I think CR is off my list of reliable hideaways for killer food. RIP to the cheese steak of my dreams. I'll never forget you. 🕯️😔 The servers are pleasant as always. If you just want to drink, the vibe here is still chill. ______________________________ I've been meaning to leave a review for a while, but seem to pass out in a euphoric food coma every time I come home from a meal here. I am not usually a burger person, but the smash burger here is out of this world! Their cheesesteak (my fav) is on par (if not 10x BETTER) than the places I've had in Philly. The atomic fried chicken sandwich is likewise crazy good. My husband loved the ribeye plate, which was a steal at ~$23. And don't even get me started on their fries. 👁👄👁👌 The most memorable thing abput this restaurant is the staff. The BOH are magicians and the FOH are as charming and hospitable as you will ever find. (Thanks for making my birthday so memorable, Katie! 💕) An open pool table and pristine shuffleboard will keep you entertained all night. They also validate parking for $7 at the lot nearby. I cannot recommend Clock Restoration MORE! This place is a hidden gem that deserves to be filled to the brim EVERY NIGHT!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 R B. 1 year ago on Google
    This place is amazing! Shoe shine, barber, clothes, spa, cigar room, and the bar restaurant on 6th floor. I'll definitely be back! Shuffle board! Pool table for members.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Mario C. 1 year ago on Google
    A small but cute speakeasy style establishment. Located on the 6th floor of the QG, open for both members and nonmembers (members have a separate more private area with a few games and i heard them playing trivia night when i was there). There's a 'secret code's you have to punch in before you can press the 6th floor ok the elevator (the clue to the code is on their website if you want to have a little fun, otherwise you can just go there and they'll tell you). The restaurant area for the nonmembers are on the small side, also has a bar area. You kinda just choose your own table and the waitress will come to you. The food is pretty decent although the choices are limited. The drinks are good. Prices are pretty reasonable. Food came out reasonably fast although it wasn't a super busy night. You can even bring your kids, as long as they're relatively well behaved, as this place is frequented mostly by professionals. Bottomline, if you're looking for gourmet food, go elsewhere. But if you're looking for a little fun night with good drinks, some comfort food, with reasonable prices in a unique setting, give it a try.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kayt M. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolute gem. At the risk of making it more popular... This semi-private speak-easy is on the 6th floor and has a classy style with copper fixtures and hardwood finishes (and of course... Clocks). The music is contemporary or whatever fits the night with a shuffleboard table. Members have access to an additional lounge. We went on a Friday mid afternoon and it really was very chill besides the loud talking dude or two. They require a Passcode for the elevator so if you're lucky enough to get it you can use it yourself, follow a member up, or have a member of the hospitality on the first floor let you up. Oh, and the food really is good. The menu can change due to supply and market price but the menu seems to really please. My party got 3 different dishes, a burger, fried chicken sandwich, and grilled salmon, and we each loved them. The signature cocktails are also great or classic drinks with what looks to be a full bar. Will be making this a regular spot when I come to town. One recommendation is to update your menu online.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Andrea B. 10 months ago on Google
    Weird vibes. I guess it's trying to be a speakeasy but feels more like a Baltimore sports bar with an awkward attempt at whimsy. Cocktails were very good and the service was great. The smell of the Subway below is hard to ignore.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jersey S. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing establishment! The atmosphere and company were the best we've had during our Baltimore visit! Caitlyn was perfect...personable, helpful and great taste in music and bourbon. We look forward to returning to Baltimore just to come back to Clock Restoration!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Matt B. 1 year ago on Google
    Top notch hidden gem bar in Baltimore. Immediately sat at the bar, was served a strong Jameson and ginger, then ordered one of the best buffalo chicken sandwiches I've had in a loooooong time. They were also doing team trivia night while I was there, super entertaining vibe all around. If you have a small group of friends this is probably the best spot you can find.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kat D. 1 year ago on Google
    Known for their old fashioneds for a reason. They are delicious! You do need to know a secret code to get up the elevator to this speakeasy-like place, but as I floundered in the elevator, a kind gentleman came and helped me with the code. Will you have the same experience? Not sure, but I bet if you call them, they'll give you the code.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Avi H. 4 months ago on Google
    Interesting place near the harbor. It’s situated on the top floor of a non-descript brick building, which you have to take an elevator with a key code to get to. Came here on a Saturday afternoon and the tables were quite empty, but the bar full. A lot of the menu items were out of stock, but some gems were still there. Started with an Aviation for a drink which was undrinkable - bartender was really kind and I was able to switch it out for a bees-knees which was refreshing. Got the Shrimp and Grits for lunch which was very filling. Overall good place to grab some grub and some drinks- hope to try some of thr stuff that was out of stock some time.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Geoffrey H. 11 months ago on Google
    Came here for drinks and dinner before a show at the Chesapeake Shakespeare Conpany.... bottom line... it was a fantastic choice. The place has a great vibe for catching up with friends. Service is super friendly. Drinks were delicious. The menu for dinner is a bit limited, but for my money - it was just wonderful. I look forward to my next visit and expect it will be sometime soon.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 KB 9. 1 year ago on Google
    So, I checked out Clock Restoration one random afternoon, all in all decent spot. Their burger was great double patty, came out piping hot along with the fries. I didn't like the margarita they made for me ,so they swapped that out, i think I got a whisky sour.. will check it out again and order something else. Knowing me, anytime I say I will check out a place again it can take 5 plus years lol, oh well lol
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jackie F. 1 year ago on Google
    Clock is my go-to for bar atmosphere and food in the Inner Harbor! The staff are all friendly and engaging, and will quickly become your genuine friends. The bartenders are so knowledgeable and happy to explain anything on the menu to you if you’re unsure. The food is always great, and I really recommend the wings or fried chicken sandwich with honey Old Bay. I’ve honestly tried everything on the menu multiple times and it’s delicious all the time. Trivia on Wednesdays is always fun - there are local teams who like to have a good time with each other and the host is fun, interactive, and always has an amazing music playlist. I appreciate this place, they always keep it real and fun, and I can’t wait for the next Oktoberfest celebration and when chili hits the menu!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Bon 1 year ago on Google
    Great location, great food and drinks. Love the trivia to get the code to enter the building and the elevator.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Emily F. 1 year ago on Google
    My aunt gave me a gift card here, and I was very excited to come check out the restaurant, especially based on all of the great reviews. I made a 7:30 reservation on a weeknight. An hour or so prior to my reservation, the restaurant texted me to say that they would have a limited food menu (seems to be a recurring issue if you check out the other lower-rated reviews on Google and Yelp). We are not picky eaters and would have been happy just with fries or whatever else they had, so we decided to keep the reservation. Upon entering the restaurant, no one greeted us, and we ultimately just sat ourselves. The whole restaurant was having a lively trivia night, which wasn't exactly the vibe we were looking for, but we had failed to check online, so that's on us. (FYI: Teams seemed to be Googling answers freely, so fair warning if you're a trivia fan who likes to play by the rules.) Then, a server came by and informed us that they, in fact, had NO food. Pretty unpleasant surprise after the information we had received prior. It was even worse, because other tables had mounds of food on them, so it seemed more like they had dismissed the kitchen staff early, despite knowing that there was a 7:30 reservation about to arrive. We ordered a couple of cocktails, which were fine. We weren't particularly in the mood for a second round, but since we had the gift card, we decided to use its full value in case we didn't ever return. Unfortunately, when we went to pay, the server informed us that the restaurant couldn't process gift cards. Only the lower floors could, which means that gift cards have to be used before 6 p.m. It would have been nice if someone had informed my aunt of this very important detail when they told her about other aspects of the restaurant, like the "secret" elevator code. No genuine apologies were offered by the server for this scenario. We ended up spending around $80 on four average cocktails and had to go to Chick-Fil-A for dinner. It's possible they had an off night, but again, many of the bad reviews also mention a lack of food, and there's no excuse for how the gift card situation was handled. And there is a significant difference between a limited food menu and absolutely no food at all.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 W8TOW Electronics S. 1 year ago on Google
    This is the place. Caitlin does a nice pour of Guinness and the food hit the spot! Pleasant atmosphere and a comfortable Speakeasy 😌
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amy B. 1 year ago on Google
    Such a great, "secret" destination. The Cuckoo clock at the bar was very interesting. They were playing trivia while we were there, so that was fun. We just went for a couple beers and the staff was very friendly and attentive. Beautiful wood bar. The food looked and smelled delicious, so we wished we hadn't already had dinner.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Seth G. 1 year ago on Google
    Everything you hoped for. Great food, great beer selection and a cool vibe. Try the BLT, you wont be disappointed!!! 10/10
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 K R. 1 year ago on Google
    This was a great stop while exploring Baltimore! I cannot recommend the Hemingway Daq enough!!! I wish I knew how to make it, because it was the perfect beverage!! And those fries! Get them, too!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Eric D. 2 years ago on Google
    Great cocktails and some of the best wings I've ever had! One of the few places bars I've been to that had a Hemingway daiquiri! Don't miss out!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Viking R. 1 year ago on Google
    Great experience! Very quite place. Tucked away on the 6th floor. Call the place to get the code for the elevator. Great staff! Even better food! Highly recommend. The prices don’t break the bank. It feels cozy, like you discovered a secret hideaway. Check it out.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 jordan 5 years ago on Google
    For starters go into QG shop and to the right there is an elevator that will take you up to the restaurant. Secondly when you get to the restaurant order a QG famous Fried chicken sandwich buffalo style (unbelievable good). third enjoy the atmosphere. Honestly this place is one of the best spots I've been to over my previous travels over the U.S. Not only was the sandwiche the best I've had the fries were as well. Ranch is made in house and taste absolutely amazing. The Chef was super nice and everyone who worked there were super friendly. This place doesn't lack in any area. This place deserves way more than a 5 star review.

  • 2/5 Courtney R. 1 year ago on Google
    Poor web site, basically a bunch of pictures no up to date information regarding the availability of food or drink. Had to take the elevator up to find out that the beer selection sucked, turned around and left. If the web site had had updated info regarding this I wouldn't have wasted my time.

  • 2/5 Giselle C. 2 years ago on Google
    Unfortunately I tried to host an event here and was ignored. I was able to get a hold of (the same) representative on the phone two times, and was directed to email them. Multiple email attempts later and I never heard a response back confirming my group (15-20) would be able to attend. I then end up finding out they are closed on Mondays via a google search, something the employee failed to mention when I initially provided the date of the event over the phone. Disappointed I was left scrambling for a new place to host my group pretty last minute.

  • 3/5 Danielle C. 6 months ago on Google
    Where We Bout To Eat At This is @clockrestoration Here’s what we got and how we rated it: 🕔Chicken Sandwich (with added fried egg and cheese) 10/10 🕔Steak 6/10 🕔Honey Old Bay Wings 8/10 🕔Brussel sprouts 2/10 (burned to a crisp) 🕔Mashed Potatoes 8/10 🕔French Fries 6/10 🕔Fried Pickles 1/10 (sliced so thin that there was no taste of pickle whatsoever) 🕔Crabcake 7/10 🕔Cocktails 6/10 Unfortunately, our experience ended on a sour note. Immediately after leaving, my son’s girlfriend being sick and he having to go to the er for food poisoning. #boujiebudgetblogger #danigirlliving #itsdgl #baltimorefoodie #manifestingmeetkeithlee #baltimorefoodie #foodblogbae #baltimorerestaurants #dineanddash #foodiegal #wherewebouttoeatat #willtravelforfood #foodblogbae #foodreviewer #yelp #yelpelite #yelpbaltimore

  • 5/5 C H. 3 years ago on Google
    Hidden little secret lounge that is pretty cool and the server was nice. Food was great as well. Chef came out to check and see if we loved the food. Only suggestion would be to ask if parmesean was wanted. My friend was allergic and made it not able to eat his fries, so it was a waste.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Happy hour food
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Happy hour drinks
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery

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