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    Highball

    3.8 (13 reviews)

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    Brad R.

    TLDR: A hidden speakeasy gem in Fells with incredible cocktails, great vibes, and outstanding hospitality. Go before it becomes the next big thing. Highball, the speakeasy in the back of Bank St Deli, is one of the coolest speakeasy concepts I've experienced in Baltimore and it instantly reminded me of the hidden bars you find throughout NYC. The nondescript deli storefront is perfect, and the secret entrance behind the soda machine absolutely nails the speakeasy reveal. My group of eight stopped in on a Saturday right when they opened at 4pm and had the bar to ourselves. The bartenders were incredibly hospitable and quick with thoughtful drink recommendations. A few of us hit it off with Evan in particular, who kept the cocktails flowing and the conversation lively. We only came for pre-dinner drinks so I can't comment on the deli portion, but the sandwich menu looked solid. What really shines here are the cocktails and the ambiance. The decor sets the tone, and the drinks match it with style. Our favorites were the Green Book Reserve and the Bank Street Dirty, their creative spin on a dirty martini. Every drink was balanced, inventive, and delicious. Overall, Highball feels like it's on track to become one of the hottest spots in Fells, so make sure to visit before everyone else catches on.

    Nikki K.

    I appreciate their attempt at a cocktail "speakeasy" bar. They did a great job with the bartenders, but it took us 30+ minutes to even be able to order a drink since everything was ordered only from one portion of the table. They also had their lights on incredibly bright. - all in all, would not recommended.

    Chase S.

    Highball is one of those places that makes the experience just as memorable as the food and drinks. At first, you think you're walking into a liquor store... then suddenly it turns into a delicatessen. From there, you have the option to go through a vending machine door that opens into an entirely new space: Highball. That reveal alone sets the tone for the night. The bar area is intimate, but it opens up into a cozy lounge that secretly overlooks the deli, which is such a cool touch. We started the evening seated at the bar, where the bartenders were incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and made fantastic drinks. As our group grew, we moved into the lounge area, which ended up being super comfortable and perfect for all of us to relax and enjoy the night. The food? Absolutely on point. I had the Caprese sandwich, which was fresh and delicious. Someone ordered the Caesar salad, and it honestly didn't stand a chance -- it was that good. Another had the Reuben, and it was packed with perfection. Drinks were just as impressive. We sampled a variety -- one with mezcal, one with Buffalo Trace (my choice, and it was yummy), plus Manhattans and smoked Old Fashioneds. Every drink was crafted beautifully and tasted just as good as it looked. Great vibes, amazing drinks, solid food, and a fun hidden-gem feel. Highball is definitely a spot I'd return to and recommend if you're looking for something a little different with a lot of character.

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    Kelly L.

    This is a place you need to check out before it becomes the next hot thing! Lots of free parking. a little outside of the fells point area sits this cute little bar! Walk through the front of the store and open up the soda machine to find this dimly lit beautiful bar! The service was great, drinks were tasty! Can't wait to come back and try other things on the menu!

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    $1,000 a year for membership? Thats wild. Too much for Baltimore in my opinion. There's plenty of speakeasy's around.

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    5 months ago

    Legit cocktails and friendly team. Vibe is chill and neighbor hoody. Didn't eat but will next time, food looked good.

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    drinks are truly unprofessional. staff, complacent with mediocracy. staff speak in a "why are you here" manor! good luck!

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    3.8(1.5k reviews)
    0.6 miInner Harbor
    $$$$

    It was Mid. Parking was horrible. I did the lunch brunch...Its not like use to be. Food was just…read moreok, my waiter was nice but if you ask me its not worth 70.00 per person Baltimore has better bunch-jazz spots.

    This was my first visit to Rusty Scupper, however, it will definitely not be my last. Every aspect…read moreof our dining experience was first class. The service was courteous, attentive, extremely professional & our server was very astute concerning every aspect of our dining experience, from assisting us with menu choices to making sure we had appropriate take out containers for our leftovers. Our server was prepared for any & all questions & concerns we voiced. The food was delightful. Every dish we tried was absolutely bursting with flavor. The whole fried fish I ordered was cooked perfectly. It was crunchy on the outside with tender, flaky flesh on the inside. The spices that encapsulated the fish enhanced the overall flavor of the dish. It was some of the best fish I have had the pleasure of eating. My husband had the crab cakes & he stated that they were full of actual crab meat & not filler. I was very impressed that the restaurant offered a free calamari appetizer if you sign up for emails. The calamari was also very light & tasted great. We ordered the Parmesan Truffle fries as an appetizer also & they were crunchy and cooked perfectly & also very flavorful. We ended our meal sharing a Mexican coffee. It was yummy & the perfect ending to a perfect meal. Finally, the view, decor & ambiance of the restaurant were all breathtaking. The restaurant is situated at a quiet part of the Inner Harbor. So we were able to enjoy our meal with a beautiful view of the harbor away from the usual hustle & bustle of the harbor. Rusty Scupper is definitely a restaurant I recommend trying if you are in Baltimore. You definitely will not be disappointed.

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    4.0(643 reviews)
    0.4 miInner Harbor
    $$$

    We stopped in here for happy hour on a Friday. My friends and I ordered quite a few things to share…read moreand most everything was amazing. We order the turkey club, hush puppies, cream of crab soup, the charcuterie board, fries, and fried oysters to share. The turkey club was the star of the show. It had nice layers of avocado, the chicken was cooked well, and the bacon added a nice touch. For drinks we stuck to the margaritas and they were perfect! I would say you can skip the fries, the seasoning was great the batch of fries we had seemed like they might not have been fresh. The rest of the menu was so good I would still say you could skip the fries and order a double serving of hush puppies.

    Although the food and waitstaff were excellent, the overall experience was disappointing…read more We arrived early for our reservation and were promptly seated at the worst table in the restaurant: the only table with no view, the waitstaff work area directly behind the table, and constant foot traffic behind us as well. We immediately asked the hostess for a different table. She told as that the three booths and the six other two-tops were all reserved. She left us with no attempt at an apology and promptly put reserved signs on all the open tables. When we left an hour later, one booth and 4 two-tops had never been used. Much to our dismay, we saw people seated outside even though we had received a text before arriving saying the patio was closed for the evening. To add insult to injury, even half empty, the noise level was so uncomfortable since everything was tile, marble, or wood that the alarm sensor on my smart watch sounded because of the decibel level. We will not be back.

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    Blackwall Hitch

    Blackwall Hitch

    3.9(1k reviews)
    0.5 miInner Harbor
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    My fiancé and I normally love blackwall hitch but we left so disappointed this last time. We had 4…read moreout of a dozen oysters rotten. One was visibly grey and desiccated and made it up to us, it made the entire table smell disgusting. The other 3 looked okay visually, but smelled rotten. I've never had an issue with oysters here before. I'm not sure if the shuckers were having an off day, but man. I was so disappointed! We were seated upstairs and our service was also lacking a bit, not getting refills quickly, etc. definitely not the best time!

    First visit to this Baltimore restaurant. Paid street parking, well lit street, and a prime corner…read morelocation, Open Table reservation, seated immediately by hostess in 2 level restaurant with great ambiance, large windows with great view of street traffic, loud noise level on the first floor due to one table near us, food served in a timely fashion, delicious entrees - small cesar salad, fried cod, shrimp, French fries, grilled pork chop, sweet potato purée, grilled broccolini, and chocolate torte. 5/5 MY ISSUE: As my party prepared to leave through main entrance after we finished dinner, a sign blocked the main entrance and directed us to exit through bar entrance. I turned back around to photograph the signage, while my party headed to the bar exit door. When I turned back to leave, a manager coming down the stairs glaring at me asked me, "Is everything all right?" Me: Yes, I was taking a pic. Manager: I know. I wanted to know if everything is ok. Still in same weird vein, like a dog with a fav chew toy. Me: Is there a problem with me taking a pic? Manager: I didn't ask you why you were taking a pic. I wanted to know if something was wrong. You were over there taking a pic and the hostess wasn't there. Sidebar: This same manager passed our table at least 3 times during our visit with no greeting, nor stopping by our table to check in with a little small talk. NOW....he asks me is something wrong nary a smile but with a .....what in the world is she doing. Me: YES, this is petty. No, you asked me if something was wrong BECAUSE I was taking a pic. If I needed something, then I'd ask the waiters at the next stand (only a few tables away) You saw us sitting at the table at the entrance and never spoke to us once. I will never return! RUDE MANAGER Interaction 0/5 Note: All managers, stop by each diner's table, greet customers with a smile, DON'T be obnoxious and rude. THANK patrons, APOLOGIZE when something goes wrong, always say COME BACK AND SEE US! FYI: Manager for your information, I'm a Yelper. I enjoy leaving honest and detailed feedback on places I visit. My time and money are valuable to me as I curate adventures. This was most definitely not one of those times!

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