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    4.7 (95 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Romantic
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Dwayne J.

    Listen yall. This is the spot if you and your main thang just want a sexy drink and good food. This is an Intimate bar with a few seating options. My wife and I came during steak night where steak frites are $39 a person. My steak was cooked an excellent medium and the fries are seasoned well. Our drinks were absolutely amazing THIS DRINK I FORGOT THE NAME BUT GET IT!!!!!

    Jade Marie N.

    I mean come on! Gabe, behind the bar is the best in the city! A true artist at work! Drinks 11/10 and the food, just the same. A spot I want to hide, but can't help but share!

    1'31'2026 Inside views.
    Jada C.

    1'31'2026 If HELL YEAH was an establishment!! We visited this location w another couple who LOVES this place!! They raved about the location, esthetic, and perfectly crafted beverages by Gabe (Bar Manager). Welp guess what? They were SPOT ON!! This place was a whole grown and sexy vibe. The décor was perfecto! Dim lights, modern decor, beautiful light fixtures. We had beverages on the menu, off the menu, etc. Each and every beverage was magical and the customer service by Gabe was great! Despite the bar seating being full, we felt like we were the only customers there w personalized service. My hunny and I will surely return for more beverages as well as try a few meals!! This place is a neighborhood gem !!

    Elissa G.

    Cookhouse is definitely one of my favorite spots. The creativity of the chef and the bar always blows me away. My only complaint is I wish they opened at 5. The vibes are cozy and date nighty. I always love the beef tartare they have and burger night is yummy.

    Caesar salad martini
    Noah B.

    We had a delightful visit for our first full meal at Cookhouse, after coming once before for drinks (the Caesar salad martini really does taste like a Caesar salad). The fondue pumpkin was pretty wild, and once we figured out that we were supposed to eat the whole thing and not just scoop out the melted cheese, we enjoyed it. The proper French dip burger was incredible. The Wagyu beef really does make a difference, and it shone here. Service was excellent throughout the meal. We walked in (they don't take reservations) at about 7pm on a Thursday and were seated right away. The ambiance and decor are incredible. Can't wait to come back.

    Artichoke paella
    Annie L.

    Cookhouse team, you met and exceeded expectations! I had been wanting to dine here for some time, so I was excited to finally check it out on one of their "50% off wine bottles" Wednesdays. By the stroke of 6pm, there was already a small group of people collected outside. We were ushered in with a warm welcome and seated immediately in this cozy, intimate, corner row home. Service was prompt and attentive from the start. The wine and drink menu is diverse and extensive, making indecision a likely occurrence. We settled on a bottle of orange wine--deliciously funky, earthy and tart. Taking a family style approach to the seasonal, rotating menu, we started with the mushroom arancini and tigelle (burrata with ramp pesto, mortadella and fresh rosemary bread). The arancini was exceptional--that perfect crispy crunchy exterior with a creamy, Parmesean studded center. The housemade marinara and basil aioli atop made for an elevated, memorable bite. The Tigelle was equally fresh and flavorful. The burrata had the right gooey center when sliced and paired with the ramp pesto atop fluffy rosemary flat bread, the bite is firing on all cylinders. For our main, we shared the artichoke paella, a unique, show stopper. The artichoke itself was cooked to perfection, while the fiddlehead ferns end added their own roasted but still with a touch of crunch component to the dish. The paella itself was well-balanced, with flavors that complemented rather than dominated. A squeeze of fresh grilled lemon added a welcome pop of acidity. A delicious first meal, Cookhouse team, thank you! We'll definitely be back!

    Kimberly J.

    Finally made it to Cookhouse and was pleased with my first time. I came on a Wednesday which is Half Off Wine and $35 Steak Frites night. I love the location (Bolton Hill is such as beautiful neighborhood) and the coziness of the restaurant. Our server was extremely helpful and very attentive. Wine selection was good and we were allowed to taste the wine before we were given the bottle. The steak was cooked perfectly and tasted great. The fries were ok but wish they were more crispy. Overall, I was satisfied with my experience.

    Venom cocktail
    Mariyah E.

    What a cute, quaint and cozy little restaurant in the Bolton Hill neighborhood. I arrived around 6:15pm and made it right when they opened their doors. Got a table right away. The service was amazing but let me tell you the food and cocktails were so tasty! I enjoyed the steak frites and my friend had the gnocchi. Both meals were cooked to perfection! We also loved our cocktails and really enjoyed how creative they got with a variety of ingredients. I had read about this restaurant in Baltimore Magazine a few years ago and now I'm happy I finally was able to try it. Definitely lives up to the hype!

    Caesar salad martini
    Maura C.

    I really enjoyed my meal and experience at CookHouse! I had been wanting to try this place forever and was able to get spot a little later in the evening. The space itself is small but so cute and really well decorated! It feels homey and upscale. I came here with a friend and we split the winter salad which was really delicious and then I got the lobster rigatoni which was great! All the food was really really good and filling. The prices are a little high... but I did have leftovers and I was very satisfied! I enjoyed the cocktails I got as well- the Caesar salad martini was really interesting. I have definitely never had anything like it before. It honestly does take like a Caesar salad- And that's not a bad thing! Haha. Service was great, no complaints there. I would definitely return for a date night or special occasion, or even just a small bite and drinks at the bar.

    Balsamic fig cocktail
    Brittnay R.

    Great food and the drinks are out of this world delicious! I've been coming here for over 2yrs

    Lil Wings
    Jess L.

    Came here on a Friday night with a group of 4, it was very good but had too many issues for the price point. Cookhouse opens at 6pm, there was a small line outside but we got in right away. It is a VERY small restaurant, suggest not going in groups larger than 4, and really 2 is the best size. There are maybe 12 tables and about 6 bar seats. The cocktail menu is creative and had a lot options. We each got something different, and while the cocktails were great, only 3 of 4 were brought out. The waitress then came back multiple times to refill waters, bring us appetizers, and check on us, before we had to ask for our friend's drink for the second time. It's an "easy mistake" but for the price point of this restaurant, I don't have much tolerance. That said - All of the cocktails were delicious! I got the "You Cheeky Devil" which was super spicy and delish. I love the little fruity strawberry balls in it! For appetizers our friends got the winter salad and lil wings. The wings were actually so savory and delicious with honey gochujang sauce AND peanut sauce, loved those. The salad was ok, but a lot of bitter vegetables. For entrees, I got the lobster rigatoni. I loved the large chunks of lobster and the pasta was great. However... they didn't bring out fresh Parmesan. This is a $40 bowl of pasta, it's just not acceptable. I even paused to wait a bit but the waitress never returned so I just ate it. It was really good but that's such an easy and obvious thing to do, I was surprised. The star of the show was definitely my husbands shepherds pie. The flavors were delicious - with a savory gravy and a beautiful presentation. Everyone tried a bite and loved it. Lastly, this is a tiny restaurant with no waiting area. It's been open over a year. They can't figure out how to take reservations? This policy makes it so anyone with a disability basically wouldn't be able to come unless they came when it opened. If you need any sort of accommodation, forget about it. Pretty disappointing and totally unnecessary. Overall, this was a beautiful restaurant with a great cocktail menu and a small but mighty supper menu. I believe it's good, but at its price point, it has some unacceptable issues. However, with a few small improvements, it could be great. I hope they're able to take some of this experience into account as I'd love to come back!

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    David L.

    Awesome little place. Very cozy and homey. So the vibe was very casual. Server was great. Even the customers that I spoke with were cool. Definitely a spot to check out. A line does form before opening so get there about 15-30 mins early. Food was great. Went there for the special burger they make once a week. Definite try

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    Scott Z.

    Awesome place...the vibe is the best. Changing menu so no special...who cares with awesome choices. Lauren was awesome as our server! Get there 15 minutes before they open...other wise wait or take a chance.

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