Sammy's Trattoria is one of The 15 Best Places for Local Spots in Baltimore.

1. Sammy's Trattoria

8.2
1200 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD
Italian Restaurant · Mid-Town Belvedere · 20 tips and reviews

Melissa H.Melissa Handy: 1201 field trips to this local spot are the BEST!

Sanyla C.Sanyla Carvalho: Excellent food!!! Pasta olive oil and garlic is amazing.

Rachel L.Rachel L: Awesome fresh homemade pastas like the pappardelle alla pesto and lasagna.

L.P. Steamers is one of The 15 Best Places for Local Spots in Baltimore.

2. L.P. Steamers

9.1
1100 E Fort Ave (at Woodall St.), Baltimore, MD
Seafood Restaurant · Locust Point · 59 tips and reviews

Nicole L.Nicole Levine: Amazing! A must do in Baltimore. I have gone to many restaurants in Baltimore for the crabs and this one by far has the best Crabs! Plus the roof top deck is amazing! Great local spot

Baolu S.Baolu Shen: Go to the roof deck and order some Baltimore spirit! The crab cakes are also the best ever!

Ron J.Ron Jeramiah: Did the ‘Boat Load’ with 2 pitchers of beers to chase. Damn lot of good food...crab, shrimp, lobster, scallops, fries... 🦀

THB Bagels & Deli is one of The 15 Best Places for Local Spots in Baltimore.

3. THB Bagels & Deli

8.4
3301 Boston St Ste 16 (at S Clinton St.), Baltimore, MD
Bagel Shop · Southeastern Baltimore · 54 tips and reviews

Greg S.Greg S.: The third of three locations; the bagels here are top quality. Consider coming here to the local spot instead of supporting Panera across the street.

Shawn Patrick F.Shawn Patrick Flaherty: You can't go wrong with any variation of a breakfast sandwich on a thb everything bagel

Rachel L.Rachel L: New York Style Bagels at THB Canton Read more.

Miss Shirley's Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Local Spots in Baltimore.

4. Miss Shirley's Cafe

8.9
513 W Cold Spring Ln (at Kittery Ln.), Baltimore, MD
Breakfast Spot · Northern Baltimore · 124 tips and reviews

Ministry of BaconMinistry of Bacon: The savory grits with bacon will be the best grits you've ever had, featuring heavy cream, mascarpone cheese, chives, tomatoes, and applewood-smoked bacon.

Robert M.Robert M: get the very very good pancakes.

Stacy A.Stacy Adam: I've never been disappointed here. Get breakfast, lunch, whatever, you won't be sorry! It's all so good!

Nacho Mama's is one of The 15 Best Places for Local Spots in Baltimore.

5. Nacho Mama's

8.4
2907 Odonnell St (btwn Linwood and Curley), Baltimore, MD
Mexican Restaurant · Canton · 128 tips and reviews

Dusk D.Dusk Dargent: Can't go wrong with any of their quesadillas. So damn good.

Baltimore MarylandBaltimore Maryland: Say hi to Elvis. Order a Hubcap Margarita. It's exactly what the name says... a hubcap full of margarita. Best if shared with friends.

Russell D.Russell Davis: Don't try to do a solo hubcap...unless u ready to face the consequences

Blue Moon Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Local Spots in Baltimore.

6. Blue Moon Cafe

8.7
1621 Aliceanna St (btwn S Broadway & S Bond), Baltimore, MD
Diner · Fells Point · 186 tips and reviews

Food NetworkFood Network: Guy Fieri uncovered some of America's greatest comfort food here where the French toast is top-notch. Read more.

Marianne O.Marianne Ortiz: Hey the captain crunch french toast and crab, tomato and cheddar eggs benedict

Andrew S.Andrew Smith: Sweet Baby Jesus!

The Owl Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Local Spots in Baltimore.

7. The Owl Bar

7.9
1 E Chase St (at the Belvedere), Baltimore, MD
Bar · Mid-Town Belvedere · 69 tips and reviews

Craig T.Craig Thompson: Try the Bloody Mary Bar - Really cool concept and spicy options are good

Ben R.Ben Ring: Monday through Thursday- reverse happy hour is the best! Drafts, house wines for $3

The Baltimore SunThe Baltimore Sun: Baltimore's Best Bars 2012: "We love the pizza and affordable happy hour prices, but this is a place to savor the rich history and atmosphere." http://bsun.md/UD2xA1

Sticky Rice is one of The 15 Best Places for Local Spots in Baltimore.

8. Sticky Rice

1634 Aliceanna St (btwn Broadway & Bethel St.), Baltimore, MD
Sushi Restaurant · Fells Point · 92 tips and reviews

BubbaBubba: The sushi is out of this world. The sushi chefs out out amazing tasting and looking dishes.

The Baltimore SunThe Baltimore Sun: "The Baltimore Sun ranks this restaurant one of Baltimore's Best 100 Restaurants." Read more.

Biffrey B.Biffrey Braxton: We're vegan(ish) during the week, & Sticky Rice has great vegan options! Try Shiitake Happens.

Pop Tacos is one of The 15 Best Places for Local Spots in Baltimore.

9. Pop Tacos

17 E Cross St, Baltimore, MD
Mexican Restaurant · Federal Hill - Montgomery · 20 tips and reviews

Brian S.Brian Stander: If you like spicy. Ask them to add jalapenos to your dish. They cut them up fresh and will put in as much as you want. EXCELLENT SERVICE!!!!

Rachel L.Rachel L: great little mexican spot in cross st market

Michael M.Michael Moriarty: Burrito bowl with fish & tofu. Enough for 2 but u will eat it all.

Mezze is one of The 15 Best Places for Local Spots in Baltimore.

10. Mezze

7.2
1606 Thames St (S Bond St), Baltimore, MD
Mediterranean Restaurant · Fells Point · 53 tips and reviews

Paul C.Paul Cunningham: Portobello with haloumi, lamb giouvetsi, cheese ravioli, spinach pie, grape leaves, baklava are all good

Dorian D.Dorian Dat dude: Cucumber Martini, Best drink Ive ever had (and theres been plenty)!

AlexAlex: Please be brave and ask if they have octopus in!

Pasta Mista is one of The 15 Best Places for Local Spots in Baltimore.

11. Pasta Mista

7.3
3600 Boston St (in Brewers Hill Center), Baltimore, MD
Italian Restaurant · Southeastern Baltimore · 36 tips and reviews

Rachel L.Rachel L: I love the baked ziti, garlic bread and they serve awesome pizzas by the slice. If they have the tomato soup with tortellini, you must get it!

Dayna W.Dayna Wilde: spaghetti pizza is crucial!

jimmy m.jimmy mit: Grande pizza slices here are what dreams are made of.

Patterson Park Dog Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Local Spots in Baltimore.

12. Patterson Park Dog Park

8.2
200 S Linwood Ave, Baltimore, MD
Dog Park · Patterson Park · 14 tips and reviews

Pam M.Pam Miller: Two sections: one for small and/or senior dogs and another for big dogs. Water dispenser, seasonal doggie pools, AstroTurf hills. Amazing and busy dog park!

Mags (Beaux) @.Mags (Beaux) @BeauxToxx: Be aware of this mans dog. It is known aggressive and attacked a dog first week of sept. He refuses to take responsibility for it.

Pam M.Pam Miller: AstroTurf, decorative/climbing boulders, trees, water faucet for thirsty dogs, and seasonal baby pools. Remember the busy hours and don't let your dog drink sitting water!

Grand Cru is one of The 15 Best Places for Local Spots in Baltimore.

13. Grand Cru

7.3
527 E Belvedere Ave (In Belvedere Sq. Marketplace), Baltimore, MD
Wine Bar · Mid-Govans · 16 tips and reviews

The Baltimore SunThe Baltimore Sun: The focus here is on wines at this Govans mainstay, but they also have a good beer and cocktail selection and great upscale bar food. Read more.

BaltimoreGalBaltimoreGal: Champagne Cocktails are to die.

Naptown .Naptown 💪 Larry: Grand Cru serves wine by the glass, half glass, and bottle along with cheese and charcuterie plates. A cool date night atmosphere where everyone's guaranteed to find something they like.

James Joyce Irish Pub is one of The 15 Best Places for Local Spots in Baltimore.

14. James Joyce Irish Pub

616 President St (at Fleet St.), Baltimore, MD
Irish Pub · Southeastern Baltimore · 60 tips and reviews

Camille G.Camille Granchelli: Love everyone that works here! 5 layer dip! Rubens great. Brunch is the best too!

rob W.rob Walter: Best Irish pub in Baltimore.

Lynn M.Lynn Morton: One of the loudest bars i've ever been to. So loud that i can't hear the people at the same table. Will not be coming back.

Mt. Washington Tavern is one of The 15 Best Places for Local Spots in Baltimore.

15. Mt. Washington Tavern

7.6
5700 Newbury St (at Sulgrave Ave), Baltimore, MD
Bar · Mt. Washington · 70 tips and reviews

Jessica C.Jessica Carlozo: The seafood salad is fresh, delicious and a great value. Before you get too healthy get the crab dip as an appetizer. You won't be disappointed.

The Baltimore SunThe Baltimore Sun: During happy hour (5 p.m.-7 p.m. weekdays), sip $3 drafts and nosh on the rotating free happy hour buffet. Read more.

Rachel L.Rachel L: Try the Breakfast Quesadilla - Soft flour tortillas with scrambled eggs, home fries, baby spinach, tomato, cheese. Served w salsa and sour cream.