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    Le Comptoir du Vin

    4.6 (94 reviews)
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    Delicious cake not $15 dollar delicious but still lol
    Amanda Z.

    Love this adorable small space. Right around the corner from the royal blue and this place has an ever changing and adventurous menu, a varied wine list (so many natural wines!), and inventive cocktail offerings. The prices are pricing yall. I def had a $15 dollar slice of cake. It was delicious im not going to lie but a tad high. The place is small, like 5 tables small and a small bar but its so moody and intimate its great for a date. I just walked in with my friend but we got lucky. there are three standing tables but again the key word here is small. The service was great I want to suggest everyone stops in here but then how will I get a table next time?

    Sea trout with asparagus
    Jay S.

    I wanted to give it 4 1/2 stars but they don't give you that option. The food is tasty and the service is fantastic. The atmosphere inside is beautiful and the music is great. We ordered an anchovy appetizer, which truly met expectation. We ordered the fish dish and the chicken with mushrooms. My single biggest issue was portion size and specifically for the chicken. For $35 I was hoping to get more than a leg and a thigh. The truth is I would've paid more if I could've just gotten more. What can I say? I'm a big guy.

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    Mary K.

    Le Comptoir du vin has been on my to try list and it finally happened! We came here with a reservation at the bottle shop- where you get to pick out your wine before dining! They have a nice selection or everything from sparkling to red, and we selected a white and a red for dinner. All of their wines are natural so you know you're getting something great. We started with the sourdough bread, Gilda and chicken liver pate. That may have been the best pate I've ever had, paired with the red wine shallots was legendary. For supper we went with the braised duck leg. Everything was cooked perfectly, the presentation was beautiful, and they perfectly timed it for us so that we had a nice meal throughout the night. The service was amazing- everyone was so nice, and sitting at the bar we were able to watch and talk with the chef. The restaurant is cozy, I would recommend a reservation. The front area is the bottle shop and they also have seating in the back. I cannot wait to come back since their menu changes!

    Octopus
    Maura C.

    I've been two Le Comptoir a couple of times and have never been disappointed! Upon walking in, the upstairs dining area is small but cute and homey with an open view to the kitchen in the back. Downstairs they have an incredible back bar patio area and dining and it is one of my favorite places to sit, especially when the weather is nice. The most recent time I came here, I shared a number of plates with my friends and everything was great! Their menu is frequently changing but the octopus and short rib that I had were fantastic! Zero complaints about the food, it always hits. Our service was also great and our server was helpful with both suggestions and accommodated our group when needed. A top spot in Baltimore city for sure.

    Pate
    Nita T.

    What a little gem of a place in Baltimore! I went with a friend and luckily got a walk-in table on a Tuesday night. It's a cozy spot and you can buy any of the wines on the displayed as well as pickled things. My friend got a non-alcoholic drink that she said was refreshing and yummy. I got the orange and pink wine and I liked both okay, I didn't love either but it was fun to try! We ordered the sardine and olive and pickled pepper on a skewer and that was a flavor bomb! The pate with rye crackers was creamy and literal perfection. We also got the endive salad which was nice but there was too much cheese and that made it too heavy. The ricotta on sourdough was really lovely but I needed salt and pepper - it was too bland otherwise. Finally, we ended on the olive oil cake which was so close to perfect but the crème fraiche on top wasn't doing it for me. I needed ice cream or at least whipped cream to add some sweetness to my dessert dish. Overall I was impressed and would go back to their rotating menu!

    Cecilia T.

    This is the first restaurant I've been to in Baltimore that reminds me of the fun little places wedged into small spaces in the East Village. It has crazy amounts of atmosphere, is intimate, and really sets the mood for a great experience. The main dining room is downstairs and through a small maze of hallways with arrows on them to lead the way. It eventually opens up into a truly unique space with about 8 tables, and a gorgeous cement courtyard. We went here for date night, thinking we'd have some good wine, fun atmosphere, and slightly weird French food. We were so wrong. This place is phenomenal. The food blew us away. Every course was unexpected. The sourdough bread, with homemade butter, the quail eggs with raw garlic aioli, the beet and greens tower - all magnificent and so much tastier than I thought they would be. The star of the show, however, was the pork and apricot terrine - I couldn't tell you exactly what was in it and I'm sure I don't want to know, but we almost kicked the plate. I would Give it 10 stars if I could.

    White wine & the perfect dirty martini
    Alice L.

    Food: we tried the pate (generous portion), sourdough bread with butter (delicious, wish the pate came with more bread instead of crackers), meatballs (delicious), lemon cake (unfortunately not my fave; the sauce was delicious but cake itself like a mushy, flavorless sponge) and chocolate mousse (not chocolate-y enough for my taste and the whipped cream on top was not sweet at all but in a strange way). Wine: everything we tried was delicious and unique. Service: attentive, friendly, our waiter recommended food and wines and let us sample multiple wines before committing to our choices. Ambiance: upstairs is cute and cozy, we sat downstairs which you get to through a labyrinth of hallways. Still cute, but not as cute as upstairs. Reservations: made reservations for 6 pm, with online reservations looking sparse, but when we got there it was still mostly empty. Could have definitely walked in with a party of 2.

    The cheesiest salad
    Ana B.

    I first went to Le Comptoir du Vin in 2022 and it's a place that stays with you. From the ever changing handwritten menu to the natural wine store and selection. The food is a mix of tapas, American and European flair. Last time I went I got their Haggis - such a unique menu item and while I'm not a fan of offal it was probably a great rendition of the dish. My favorites at Le Comptoir du Vin is their house salad which comes with the best sheep cheese and crumbled croutons. This time we ordered their fish and pork dish. My favorite was the fish dish - it was vibrant and salty. The staff is so knowledgeable about their menu - it's impressive bc they change it out often! I miss their hand soap on a stick in their bathrooms - something I'm used to having in South America but they've gotten rid of it since. There's several areas you can sit, upstairs where they have the wine store, the small bar and then the downstairs and outdoor patio. I think they take reservations now but I often go at 5:15 to wait to get in by 5:30 - a lovely early dinner and movie with a night cap at any of the places in station north!

    Salad of escarole, frisée, and secret de compostelle cheese
    Alexis B.

    I love Le Comptoir du Vin. The food, the wine, the service, the vibes - all of it. I've been to Le Comptoir du Vin for dinner twice since they reopened for dinner service a few months ago (after pivoting during the pandemic to more of a sandwich/takeaway shop). And I've the best time each time. The food. I've loved every bite I've ordered: chicken liver pate with red wine shallots, escarole/frisee salad with secret de compostelle cheese and anchovy dressing, duck rillettes with pickled prunes, pissaladiere (anchovy and onion tart with olives), littleneck claims and monkfish with lentils, chicken and wild garlic pie, poached ox tongue al dragoncello with dandelion greens, banana cream pie,... The menu is posted daily, and everything I've had has been excellent. The wine is also great. Le Comptoir du Vin is also a bottle shop/natural wine bar. I've stuck to wine when I've visited (because they have such great, interesting, varied options - some by the glass/more by the bottle), but they also have cocktails and beers! The wine I've had with dinner the last two visits was a Spanish orange wine - Azimut Brisat. The service is great. It feels like everyone who is a part of Le Comptoir du Vin loves food and wine and being a part of Le Comptoir du Vin. There's a small front room and then a sort of hidden patio area (which can be closed off with garage doors if the weather is so-so). They take reservations only if your party is 4-6 (by email; find details on their website). I've always been one of a party of 2, so I like to get there a few minutes before they open and wait outside for staff to open the door. (They are currently open for dinner Wednesday through Saturday at 5:30pm). It's possible to get there later and get a table, but I like a guarantee that I'll be eating their delicious food soon - so getting there before they even open the doors works for me! I wholeheartedly recommend Le Comptoir du Vin. I also recommend dinner at Le Comptoir du Vin followed by a movie at the Charles - possibly my favorite/ideal date night in Baltimore.

    Carolina S.

    Is it possible to fall in love with a restaurant!?!? I think it is and I think I did! Someone told me to come here, was it a friend was it my Bon Appetit Magazine!? We might never know. But who ever did, I am forever grateful. The place opens at 5:30, no reservations unless it's a large party. I'm a large party of one. And I ain't mad about it. I like food experiences and am always willing to travel and to pay for them. When I arrived I was a few minutes early and a couple behind. I was third. The doors were opened at precisely 5:30. I was able to snag one of the two seats at the tiny bar. I immediately loved the rustic and home feel to the restaurant. By 5:45 Jeff a wine rep was pouring me samples and taking the other seat next to me. An obvious regular and super fan. I wanted everything on the menu but I would narrow down my choices to "braised leeks, Stilton and anchovies" , "grilled scallop with Montpelier butter + puree" and cocktail is "Harvest Moon" - mezcal, Campari, turmeric syrup + lemon. I had some out of body experiences during this meal, maybe I saw some divine light, all the things. It's almost like the first bite of my toast completely silenced the chatter of a completely full restaurant and all I could hear was my enjoyment of the first bite. The braised leeks were perfect and with that strong blue and the saltiness of the fish, it could not be more perfect. The scallop was the most perfectly cooked scallop I've ever had. I could not be happier. It was served on a little shell. The presentation brought a little bit of whimsy to my solo date. My drink was the mixture sweet and smoky and that I look for. As I was talking to my bartender/waitress I mentioned that I was headed to a show later at "Holy Frijoles" only for her response to be that she would be headlining that same show with her band. What are the odds! Heather quickly became a new buddy! I could not recommend this more but by the looks of it, recommendations are not even needed, if anything I'm sure Baltimore would like to keep this as their secret French food heaven all to themselves! My compliments to the chef and the staff! Y'all killed it and should be very proud.

    The patio and stairs
    Swati S.

    Omg this place is LOVELY! The menu changes daily, and is posted online. The chicken pate is delicious and so is the dark bread served with butter. This is a place known for its natural wines, and the Malbec was amazing. We also were served a glass of Cava because they asked us to move for a reservation and that was exceptionally tasty as well. Service throughout was exceptional and the grilled asparagus plus the crab dip was outstanding. I highly recommend this place for an amazing menu and great wine! I was with a friend who hadn't seen in a while, so I didn't take pictures of the food but I did take a few of the patio area where we ate!

    a menu on the wall
    Steve R.

    Le Comptoir is back to seating inside as well as a adding a really cool basement half indoor/outdoor courtyard bar. It's sort of pricey, yet if you pair the weekly specials just right and share, along with wine and one dessert--a dinner for two can come to just $75. The food is great, sometimes rich. Two quibbles: Choosing a wine to suit your taste can be a challenge but you can get a taste before choosing. Also, our server, though quite helpful and efficient, bordered on being nearby a little too quickly. But a minor point for this tasty French cuisine in the heart of Baltimore.

    Cullen skink
    Krisa T.

    Slowly eating my way through Baltimore and I finally came to the restaurant where it was listed one of the best and new of 2019 according to Bon Appetit magazine. There was a 30-40 minute wait and we didn't have a reservation so luckily there was a cute bar outback to have a cocktail while we waited. I love the vibe this restaurant was giving but there were only limited tables for dining. There were mini 4-5 tables upstairs and probably 5-6 downstairs. The bartender downstairs was super friendly and we loved what she recommended to us. We were seated upstairs and was allowed to bring our drinks with us. Sour dough bread w/ Normandy butter - amazing. Noted that the butter was the best part of the whole meal Cullen skink - the name made me think of a medical term the whole time but actually a Scottish gosh soup. Very creamy and hearty. Lamb heart steaks w/ mash - not sure if it was lamb or a diff animal. Flavor was good but it came out luke warm. If it was hot, would've tested better My friend said they would come back and take their parents here. I would come back to check out their patio some more.

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    Charming af and part of what made me fall in love with Baltimore over other East Coast cities. Intimate, delicious, and simply delightful.

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    Overall, I had a decent experience here and would rate it a 3.5/5. I loved Clavel, so I was curious…read moreto check this spot out since it has the same owners. I really liked the vibe of the space. The breeze under the pavilion was the perfect accompaniment to the evening, and there was plenty of seating. I did feel like the food portions were a little small for the price, but I enjoyed the chicken and potatoes. I also wish more of the wine selection was available by the glass instead of only the specialty wines by the bottle because we ended up choosing from the house wine options. I did have a glass of sparkling wine, which was really good. I'm planning to come back with a friend to give it another try. It's considered a Baltimore classic, so I'd love to experience it again and get a little more context on what keeps people coming back.

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    We finally got to check this spot out! It's been on my list for a while. It's a great place to hang…read moreout on a warm, sunny day! I tried a glass of the 2024 Karl Josef Piesporter, and it was sweet without being overwhelming. It has a laid back vibe, so there's no rush to leave. It's a great place to sit and chat for a while. They're dog friendly, though I will say the dog next to us got a little active with their friend, which was a bit distracting. Overall, it still had a quaint atmosphere. The service was on the slower side, but we weren't in a rush. Just keep that in mind if you're looking for a quicker stop because this spot might not be your best pick. I really enjoyed the wine and the waterfront views, so I'll definitely be back!

    We stopped in for a cocktail. Our bartender said he was new and had been there a few months. He…read moresaid he was trying out some new drinks, so he gave us a peach cocktail to share. We ordered two vodka lemonades and two spicy margaritas. A little later he brought out a cheese board and said he was training someone, they had made an extra one, and he wanted us to have it for free. Super nice of him! We sat there enjoying our drinks, the cheese board, and watching the Blue Angels fly by. Great atmosphere. When we asked for the bill it was $73. Keep in mind, that's for four drinks because everything else was given to us for free. We never asked for the peach drink or the cheese board--he offered them. We paid the bill and left a good tip, but come on...$73 for four basic drinks is crazy. Just be aware if you're stopping in. The drinks are not cheap. Even with the free extras, it didn't feel like a good value.

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    This is a restaurant doing really excellent work that probably needs more attention from the…read moreBaltimore food scene. My wife and I made a reservation for bar seating to celebrate a promotion and requested to move to the dining room after realising there was a world cup crowd in the bar area. Absolutely no problem at all. Our server was on the bar staff and made excellent drink recommendations, even recommending second round pairings based on our order. The food came out of the kitchen immediately, our small plates were served as they hit the pass, and our main, the duck donburi, came out of the kitchen moments after we finished our small plates. Our order was all based on the server's recommendations and were all excellent. We finished the meal with a rotating dessert, tonight a dish with blueberry compote and coconut cream atop a small cake that was equally fluffy and rich, and port and a dessert cocktail, both equally satisfying and paired nicely with the dessert. On the way out, we left our takeout box of the leftover donburi on the table and were barely out of the front door for moments before a server ran out our box to us. He was not our server; they are just very attentive. Go to this restaurant, try their elegant Polynesian dishes and spins, appreciate the service and tip them well. This restaurant deserves to survive.

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    My family took my father out for his birthday and it was a delight! Everyone loved their food. We…read morewere a party of 8, and we love to try new things and share, so it was definitely a feast. Out server was super attentive - she dealt with a few clumsy spills, and even gave my Dad a petite birthday treat! Every dish was delicious. The Branzino was perfectly baked, and my favorite star of the night was the fried polenta dish! It had a delicious truffle Parmesan sauce with mushrooms which was to die for! The pesto dishes were made with basil, so no allergies for me! It's always a plus when I can taste something that would normally be made with nuts. Overall, a great time was had. We were seated in high bar chairs under great lighting and in a cozy corner for privacy. Ambiance - 10/10! Looking forward to trying their happy hour soon!

    All of the food was great and the restaurant is beautiful! My friends and I went for brunch with…read morereservations. We were seated right away, our hostess and server were both friendly and helpful. The appetizers arrived quickly but the entrees took so long that we asked our server if she could check in to make sure everything was alright. Once the food arrived it was warm and as described on the menu, however one of our table members had to wait another 5 minutes for her food. Overall the food was enjoyable and the service was friendly but the wait time will probably deteriorate me from returning.

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