
One of the perks of looking at Baltimore homes for sale is that you're right near Oriole Park at Camden Yards, where you can take in a baseball game. And as long as you're going, why not grab dinner and drinks before the game starts? Here are five great spots to have a bite near the stadium.
- Pratt Street Ale House - 206 W. Pratt St., Baltimore, MD 21201
Pratt Street Ale House offers basic tavern standards like burgers, wings, and fish and chips, all carefully crafted by an executive chef who knows how to make them shine. They also have plenty of delicious draft beers, cocktails, and whiskey in a laid-back atmosphere that's a perfect prelude to the game. Reservations are encouraged, particularly on game days. And be sure to try their sweet potato maple cheesecake tort!
- Pickles Pub - 520 Washington Blvd., Baltimore, MD 21230
Since 1988, Pickles Pub has been a game day tradition for Orioles fans. One of the most popular spots in the area, their specialty is their freshly baked crab pretzel, though their beer-battered pickle fries and spicy hot cheese balls are also to die for. Try their burgers made with fresh brisket and Angus ground chuck. If you want to go on a game day, make your reservation at least a day or two in advance, or sit in the outdoor area, which is first-come, first-served, but may have a bit of a wait. Wherever you sit, though, Pickles Pub is an unmissable Baltimore experience.
- Docks on the Harbor - 621 E. Pratt St., Baltimore, MD 21202
If you're looking for something more upscale, Docks has what you need, and it's located right on the waterfront. The restaurant's specialty is seafood, including lobster mac and cheese, Rhode Island calamari, and miso-glazed sea bass. They also have a delicious pecan salad with strawberries, gorgonzola, and balsamic vinaigrette, as well as sticky ribs with hoisin sauce and a sweet chili glaze. In addition to dinner options, they also have two different brunch menus: a regular and a boozy brunch, served daily from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Beginning in the summer, you can dine outdoors on their waterfront patio and enjoy a beautiful view of the bay.
- Phillips Seafood - 601 E. Pratt St., Baltimore, MD 21202
Family-owned and operated since 1956, Phillips Seafood specializes in crab, fresh from the Chesapeake. They have crab soup, salad, cheesy crab dip, and even crab-stuffed shrimp. Come on weekdays at 4 p.m. for Happy Hour to get $4 drinks and hear live music year-round. Located on the water and just a stone's throw away from the stadium, it's the perfect place for fresh-caught game-day eats.
- Unity Bar & Restaurant - 111 W. Centre St., Baltimore, MD 21201
Unity Bar & Restaurant prides itself on being centrally located, not just to Camden Yards but also to the Walters Art Museum, the Enoch Pratt Free Library, the Lyric Opera House, and a host of other cultural destinations in Baltimore's thriving downtown area. Wherever you're headed, it's a perfect spot for dinner on the way. Try the Unity Pasta with salmon, shrimp, penne, and cherry tomatoes, or lamb chops in wine sauce. Open at noon on weekends, Unity's casual but elegant atmosphere is a great pre-game meetup spot for friends looking for good food and wine.
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