Best places: American restaurants in Baltimore, United States

Set in a bright-yellow building, this quirky local haunt specializes in crab cakes & other pub fare.

Brass-&-wood-trimmed eatery offering a raw bar, Eastern coastal fare & upstairs harbor-view seating.

Outpost of the upscale steakhouse chain offers classic American fare in a clubby, refined setting.

Popular pit-beef outlet serving namesake sandwiches & homestyle sides in a strip-club parking lot.

Homey outfit dishing up creative American fare with a regional twist for breakfast & lunch.

Sports-centric spot with eclectic pub grub & an extensive beer selection, plus shuffleboard & darts.

An open kitchen in this former grocery store turns out creative American cuisine & cocktails.

Poe-themed haunt offers a New American menu, signature cocktails, & an extensive wine & beer list.

Homey outfit dishing up creative American fare with a regional twist for breakfast & lunch.

Homey pub serving inventive American comfort food in a dark-wood space with playful details.

Quaint, arty coffee shop with a laid-back vibe serving breakfast fare, salads & sandwiches.

This laid-back neighborhood tavern offers lots of beers, creative pub fare & nun-themed decor.

👍👍 I was last in SQ about two weeks ago for burger night. It was a Thursday and not crowded, which is unfortunate for everyone else but fortunate for us (COVID). The burgers and garlic fries were absolutely delicious. I expect nothing less from SQ, which is why I go there whenever I can. Thanks for hol...

Old factory turned hip, rustic-chic place for refined New American fare with a farm-to-table bent.

Local pub featuring all manner of burgers, from veggie to wild game, plus beer & spiked shakes.

Local gastropub in a historic former tavern with a hand-carved bar, tin ceiling & courtyard.

New American fare (made partly with produce grown by local at-risk youth) in contemporary environs.

Stylish neighborhood bistro serving an all-day menu of Mediterranean-inspired American cuisine.

A former dive bar serves farm-to-table American fare & craft cocktails amid hip, cluttered decor.

Hip hangout for creative American comfort food (& breakfast all day) with craft beers & cocktails.