Ekiben is an asian fusion restaurant in Fells Point, Baltimore.
Editorially verified May 28, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
2 hours
Learn to make hand-pulled noodles and dumplings in this Asian cooking class. Enjoy a 4-course meal with a tasting of noodles and dumplings, and end with sweet almond t...
Guided tour · 3.5 hours
Fells Point is the wonderful historic Port of Baltimore. Enjoy small plates from local culinary gems! Learn some fun history, and enjoy spending the afternoon with new...
2 hours
Learn to make fresh sushi from scratch in this hands-on Baltimore cooking class. Prepare perfectly seasoned rice and roll classic California and veggie sushi in a rela...
Address: 1622 Eastern Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21231
Mama's on the Half Shell on Canton Square is a neighbourhood crab-and-oyster house, working steamed crabs, oysters and a crab cake across two busy floors.
OrderA dozen steamed crabs in season, or the crab cake the rest of the year.
TipWeekend afternoons overflow with locals; ask for a seat upstairs or out on the patio.
LP Steamers in Locust Point is a classic two-storey crab house, steaming blue crabs heavy with Old Bay and serving a rooftop deck above Fort Avenue.
OrderA dozen heavy steamed crabs and a pitcher, eaten with mallets on the deck.
TipThe rooftop deck is the seat to ask for; bring cash and patience in peak crab season.
Papermoon Diner in Remington is a daytime diner crowded with toys and mannequins, plating big breakfast plates and milkshakes amid the maximalist decor.
OrderA stack of pancakes and a milkshake.
TipIt opens Wednesday to Sunday for daytime hours and the decor is the draw; arrive early on weekends to beat the line.
Golden West Cafe on Hampden's Avenue is a longtime counter for green chile, breakfast burritos and Southwestern plates with strong vegetarian options.
OrderThe green chile, ladled over eggs or a breakfast burrito.
TipWeekend brunch lines form on The Avenue; the vegetarian and vegan options run deep.
Sotto Sopra on Charles Street in Mount Vernon plates house-made pasta and an opera-night supper, a long-running Italian room with a deep wine list.
OrderA plate of the house-made pasta, plus the branzino when it runs.
TipThe monthly opera nights are the room's signature; reserve well ahead.
Johnny's in Roland Park is Foreman Wolf's relaxed neighbourhood diner, plating a tuna melt, raw-bar plates and a wood-fired all-day menu daily.
OrderThe tuna melt at lunch, or a raw-bar spread before dinner.
TipJohnny's Downstairs is the more grown-up cocktail-and-dinner room below the cafe.
