The vibe in this place is amazing and I definitely want to go back and update this review. Unfortunately, their drink options for me were limited as I don't drink cocktails, and their beer menu was out of date. Luckily they did have High Noons so I ordered one of those. I also went with the fish tacos, fried. They looked really good when they were delivered, but were SUPER bland and dry. I had a hard time choking them down. The bartender/server was great and attentive, but that couldn't fix my bad meal choice. Next time I'll order something else. read more

Poets Modern Cocktails and Eats - Fish tacos - New American Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I met up with a friend here the other night for cocktails and they were great! The service was amazing. We had their Golden Hour signature cocktail. It was perfect. I loved that it was really low-key and really pretty in there. We could talk and laugh and there wasn't a lot of people. A great stop to begin your evening. read more

This bar has the bonus of being across the street from my favorite space in baltimore so any time I have an event to go to at Enoch Pratt I stop in here first. The happy hour cannot be beat. Its a great place to meet up with a small group of friends before your night out or to have a bigger event. The last time we went there was a larger meet up but there was enough space for all. Always get good service here and you can always get a well made drink. Keep in mind this is also a hotel so the food options are pretty standard and wont blow you away but if you need a filling salad or a quick sandwich and fries you will definitely be covered here read more

I have been here a few times as my friend lives nearby and it is often easier to walk over and grab a bite. However, it is a true hit or miss. When they miss though, it is truly very disappointing. The paper was left on cheese when assembling the smash burger.. unfortunately, the first couple bites were already taken. The food items pictured: Indigo Smash Burger Four-Cheese Ravioli Franklin Street Fish Tacos Smith Island Carrot Cake 2.5/5 tbh read more

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It was ok , nothing fancy nor worth bragging about. They had a live jazz band that was pretty cool but for a 50 yr old I wanted to hear my era and the youngster didn't know much music read more

We arrived at the hotel after a delayed flight and a very long travel day, only to have another disappointing experience at the hotel restaurant. We ordered food at the bar and waited over an hour for our meal, despite the restaurant not being particularly busy. What made it even more frustrating was the lack of communication or updates from the staff about the delay. After traveling all day, the last thing guests want is to sit for an hour waiting for a simple meal. The food may be good, but the service and wait time were completely unacceptable. Management should seriously address the kitchen efficiency and customer service. Unfortunately, this experience left a very poor impression of the restaurant. read more

My work bestie and I recently visited Poets Modern Cocktails and Eats at Hotel Indigo, and it continues to be a hidden gem. We first discovered it during a holiday luncheon late last year and vowed to return. This time, we started with wings--half Honey Old Bay and half Honey BBQ. The wings were perfect, with crispy skin and juicy, tender white meat. For the main course, we both ordered the Cajun Shrimp and Chicken Pasta. While the noodles could have been cooked a bit longer, the flavor was spot on. The portion size felt a little smaller than we remembered, but it was still filling. Overall, I highly recommend visiting this spot. The food is top-tier, and I'm looking forward to coming back in the evening to try their cocktails! read more

Poets Modern Cocktails and Eats - Cajun shrimp and chicken pasta - New American Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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A hotel bar is a hotel bar. Unless it has great food, attentive staff, comfy seating, and is a well-lit hub of the lobby's activity. We ate breakfast here twice, as it is also the hotel's principal restaurant. (This is an IHG Indigo Hotel.) Had drinks here one afternoon, and even sat at the bar to read the newspapers I bought nearby. Not your cookie cutter, corporate, tacky hotel bar. A truly unique space to meet friends and family. Glad it was here, and it makes my interest in returning to this fine hotel even greater than it would have been. And look, I agree with the late Anthony Bourdain - don't always drink at hotel bars - venture out into strange cities and go where the people who work at the hotel drink. Agreed. But every now and then, the ease of having a cold one 8 floors beneath your room beckons. Cheers! read more

Poets Modern Cocktails and Eats - The dining area - New American Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Poets Modern Cocktails and Eats was in the lobby of our hotel. We stopped in three times during our stay due to convivence. It has a great atmosphere. The first stop was for dinner. Food was good, however, it was disappointing that the only vegan/vegetarian option was a simple salad. They need to have more to offer on their menu for guests with dietary needs. We ordered a salad and a burger. The burger was good, the salad was lack luster. We were lucky enough to catch happy hour, so our drinks were $7 each. The next time we stopped in, we had afternoon cocktails. They were light on the alcohol, but heavy on the price. We paid $36 with a tip for 2 cocktails. The third time we stopped was for breakfast. Skip the coffee. It was more water than coffee. We ordered pancakes, a yogurt parfait and a side of breakfast potatoes. The potatoes were deep fried, and gross. Breakfast was $56. All three times, service was extremely slow. At breakfast, we waited 45 minutes for pancakes and yogurt. Do not go here if you are in a rush or want options, or do not want to leave your savings account behind. Not impressed. read more

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I came to Poets because I go wherever Brittni goes! Excellent service , genuine empathy and she remembers everyone's name. In a time where customer service is hit or miss , you get a real one at Poets with Brittni. The food is quite tasty despite a limited offering. They do however do what they do, very well! Try the Poet wrap ... Yo , I'm a friggin poet.... Skurt Skurt. Gang Gang Lol , no I'm kidding. It's my birthday and I've had several drinks at the bar with Brittni. Stop thru, it's awesome!!! read more

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This place delivers a genuinely welcoming experience from the moment you walk in. The service feels attentive and authentic, not forced, which is rare these days. You can tell there's real care put into making guests feel comfortable and remembered. The menu may be focused, but everything is done with intention and solid execution. The atmosphere is relaxed, fun, and perfect for spending time at the bar or enjoying a casual meal. It's the kind of spot that makes you want to stay longer than planned and come back again. Easily a place I'd recommend to anyone looking for good vibes and reliable quality. read more

I stopped by for a quick meal before catching an Amtrak train! The lobby/restaurant area had a lot of seating and they happened to have a jazz band on Thursday night. There is WiFi and outlets if you need to get work done! The food was decent but on the more expensive side. read more

Poets Modern Cocktails and Eats - New American Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

We arrived late in the evening, so we decided to grab a bite in the lobby of Hotel Indigo. Customer service was pretty solid. The vibe was cool and low-key. The food was okay. It was sufficient for dining in a hotel lobby and for a quick meal if you do not feel like leaving the hotel. The hummus was pretty good. The pita that was on the platter with the hummus was just cold and flat. The curly fries and wings were okay. The wings had a good flavor; they just were not cooked as well as I would have liked them. Again, it's nothing to rave about, but you won't starve if you do not want to leave the hotel. read more

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I stayed at the hotel for a few days, but only tried the breakfast. The service at breakfast was very attentive, friendly, and efficient. It has a chill atmosphere & comfortable seating. The side of bacon was thick, crispy & well cooked. The griddle pancakes were perfect. They were light & fluffy, golden & delicious (even before adding butter or syrup), & had just the right amount of sweetness. read more

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Great food, great service. Always like to eat here for breakfast when I stay at hotel indigo!

Always a cozy spot with good drinks, excellent customer service and delicious food!! Go get you some!!!

Lovely spot, nice hotel, and great people! Super thankful to be able to have such comfort food in the midst of Baltimore so close to the Walters Museum. The ambience was calm and casual, and everyone seemed very comfortable. The seats right next to the window seemed like a dreamy location to have tea or coffee or a short meal with a friend or chat for hours. I was at a table with my friends, and we were very much not ignored, and Served very comfortably and well. Alisha, I think her name was, was very attentive and playful with all of us. Despite our hunger, she made the weight very short, and got us out her food very quickly. The food was hot, when it was supposed to be hot, and the salads were so refreshing. Each flavor was a different, each texture was on point, and all of us were so comfortable and so happy to be there. This was a modernized comfort, food, like poetry being read to us and consumed with each bite. Super thankful and grateful for great service and food in the middle of town! read more

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I can only speak for the drinks at this place so keep that in mind as you read along. I have popped in a few times as its near the library and any time I have an event to attend there or anywhere nearby I pop in for a drink. The bartenders are usually really nice and have a good working knowledge of cocktails. They also have a really comprehensive bar so if they don't have the spirit you are looking for they have something very similar. I doubt i'd actually try the food just because there are so many options nearby but I will always pop in for drinks. read more

We came in for drinks so I can't speak to the food. What I can say is that the place is comfortable and stylish with great management. Bottle service was outstanding--,I believe the manager is an actual sommelier. Surprisingly, bottles are actually very reasonably priced so you can treat yourself and not feel fiscally irresponsible afterwards. I give bonus points to any place where the bathrooms offer lotion in addition to soap. Being rewarded for good hand hygiene with hands that look like you've been playing with chalk gets old. Thank you for saving me from that fate, Poets. read more

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Not a food review- just a huge thumbs up for the beverage. The bartender is a bartender... not a bottle opener or popping a can of prefab mixer. I ordered a Pimms Cup and it was crafters well. Enjoyable place right off the hotel lobby of Hotel Indigo. read more

Poets Modern Cocktails and Eats - Pimms Cup- slice of lime and ginger ale - New American Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Popped in for lunch before heading to Walter's Art Museum--I've been here before and it still was hard to find: INSIDE the INDIGO Hotel! *Free parking across the street with a entree purchase--just bring your parking coin to the concierge before leaving! Bouchard Chardonnay $12 Riesling $10 (over priced for Chateau St. Michelle) Lexington Market Salad $25 Shrimp Salad Wrap $17 Food is fresh and the portions are perfect! read more

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I had about an hour to kill before me train from pen station. This location was a great place to stop by for a quick drink and food. It is less than 5 minutes from that train station. The happy hour wine is about $6 a glass and I believe the some of the beers are around the same price during happy hour. The poets wrap was delicious! It came in a veggie wrap with chicken, onions, lettuce, bacon, and a speciality sauce. I sat at the bar and was attended to quickly but I did not feel rushed by the bartender. Overall I would definitely come back to stay at the hotel or stop by the cocktail bar again if I have time between my next train. read more

Poets Modern Cocktails and Eats - Poets Wrap - New American Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Several aspects of this meal could have been greatly improved upon. For one, lots of the dishes didn't come out correctly. One person ordered a salad with salmon but it arrived with shrimp instead. Anither person ordered pasta with chicken and shrimp but got only the chicken. Most of the entrees had some kind of issue, but my crab cakes were very good. Now you may be wondering why we accepted the food this way, but we had to. We were going to see a concert that started at 7:30. We had reservations for dinner at 5:30 and started with drinks. Our food orders were in by 6 PM but it was almost 7 when the food arrived. We ate fast and ran to the show but we still missed the start. After the show we went back, because we were staying at the Hotel Indigo. Although we got in the bar during last call, they were so busy they said they couldn't serve us, because they had to cut off serving at 11. So this place has pretty terrible service. And they had a bad attitude about it also. It's not the worst place ever, but there are a lot of other places to get a better meal with more efficient service with less attitude. read more

Lightly fried mild nice flaky moist fish, crispy slaw with a sweet spicy drizzle and perfectly prepared tortillas read more

Poets Modern Cocktails and Eats - Fish tacos - must order - New American Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

My aunt and I frequent the bar at Poets Modern Cocktails and let me just say it's definitely more of a sit at the bar and let the bartender amaze you with an eclectic drink. My aunt often plays a game and lest the bartender make her a drink while she closes her eyes and guess all the ingredients. It's a good time and I would imagine a fun date. As for me, I'm a whiskey lover and they have a great selection. I recommend a whiskey flight if you want to try a few that maybe you haven't tried just yet. Hunter is there and always makes the best suggestions. As for the food, the only thing I get that I feel is amazing is the Lexington salad. It is delicious. A little pricey but worth it. Get there early before it sells our, and trust me it will. The chef is amazing and comes and makes sure everyone is enjoying her food. The wings are tasty but really small. The fries are delicious. Everything is just ok if I'm being honest. It's a nice atmosphere in a bustling hotel lobby so I definitely think it's a good place to hang out and have drinks. Parking is a little bit tricky. I have had to walk a block or two but nothing crazy. read more

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~ It's funny because I drive past this hotel every day & even stayed here once. Still, never looked to come to eat here until seeing it on Yelp. Met my homeboy here for breakfast and it was very nice. My waitress was great with her recommendation, and I also met the bar manager and had some laughs with her. Other staff members recognized me ( yes ya boy Diesèl is special) from when I stayed there and instantly come over to show love with hugs and hellos. My type of energy. I got the seafood omelet which came with potatoes and toast. I usually don't eat potatoes that come out in little cut-up pieces like this. But they were boooooomb !! My omelet was perfect. Wasn't overcooked like a lot of places do & was filled with toppings. Wanted to try some special cocktails, but it was too early and the bartenders hadn't arrived yet. So, I got a couple of Long Islands which weren't bad. No valet is causing you to park on the street, which I was able to do because it was Sunday morning. But, there is a parking garage directly across the street. Bathroom and sparkling clean as well. I'll def be back because I have to witness their happy hour crowd, and diner menu as well. Hope you enjoy it. ~ #TeamDiesel4Evaaaa read more

Poets Modern Cocktails and Eats - Seafood omelet w/ potatoes & toastq - New American Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Great neighborhood restaurant inside the Hotel Indigo. Complete menu from apps, entrees, to deserts. Don't forget the hand crafted drinks at the bar. Maris gave us great service, so if she is working, say hi! read more

Poets Modern Cocktails and Eats - Breakfast panini. - New American Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Context is important. This is a hotel restaurant. It is not the passion project of a lifelong hospitality specialist. Given that context this place is great. Interesting decor, connected to the primary lobby, so feels lively, friendly service, nice tableware, comfortable chairs, and good coffee. read more

This place is a hotel restaurant. Could be a good place to get a cocktail before a show, however the food side is pretty bad. We went during lunch on a weekday and was one of two tables (the other being a table drinking). Service was good however the kitchen took an ice age to make two sandwiches, two appetizers, and a salad. It was close to 40 minutes. Food is hotel food. It's fine, but nothing to remark on. Also negative points as the restaurant is pretty much in the hotel lobby and the acoustic are jarringly loud. I'd skip this place unless you only want a drink at the bar or are desperate. read more

I had a large salad and plenty of mix-ins to keep my taste buds happy. The location confused me at first, but my group soon found it and was seated almost right away. It's a classy spot with plenty to enjoy, look at, and easy access from the street. My group ordered quite a bit but our server was kind and made great recommendations. We didn't wait too long and noticed many families gathered there. We ate and chatted merrily without disturbances from others. And the spot and service was worth a more generous tip because of the lunch time rush that came with being so popular! read more

Poets is a marvelous restaurant bar in the NY-style boutique Hotel Indigo. The food is very tasty, reasonably priced. Great selection of beers and craft cocktails. The wings are phenomenal. I recommend this place for nice drink and light dinner after work or a night cap if you live downtown or in Mt. Vernon. It's minutes away from the Inner Harbor & The "Charm'tastic Mile" (CTMB-1.3). read more

Poets Modern Cocktails and Eats - Poets Hotel Indigo Picture New - The "Charm'tastic Mile" of Baltimore (CTMB-1.3). - New American Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Small restaurant in the hotel lobby. Was pretty decent! Breakfast menu was large. My panini was good and filling and the fruit cup was a nice touch. I'd recommend trying if you happen to be staying at the hotel (hotel indigo). read more

Poets Modern Cocktails and Eats - Breakfast panini and fruit cup - New American Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Poets is located in lobby of the Hotel Indigo. We dined at Poets two times during our recent stay is Baltimore. The lobby and the restaurant space are hip and elegant. The first meal we had was a late lunch. We ordered the CHARCUTERIE BOARD -chef's selection of local cheeses, and cured meats, EDAMAME POT STICKERS served with sweet chili sauce and ARUGULA SALAD -arugula, grilled watermelon, pecans, seasonal berries, goat cheese, and balsamic vinaigrette. My wife also ordered an oyster and artichoke soup that was really good and I skeeve artichokes. The other plates we had were also quite good and refined. For breakfast we had the waffles and the SEAFOOD OMELET-lump crab, diced tomatoes, cheddar cheese, served with breakfast potatoes and choice of toast. The omelette was excellent and a fairly large portion. The prices at Poets were reasonable for being in a hotel. The service was also very good. 4 solid Yelp stars read more

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I love this bar but honestly a bar is a bar is a bar. Hunter& JR make this bar. The crowd they attract are all cool as hell. My partner and I have come here every week since we found this place and we are smitten. The drinks are amazing, the crowd is cool, it's a win/win all around. read more

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The draw for poets is the cool, modern, swanky feel! It's right inside the lobby of the hotel indigo and you just feel trendy being in there. They have a big bar with lots of options! I haven't tried any of their food yet, but it looks decent! The drinks and bartenders are very nice. read more

It's your typical hotel bar. I ate here twice on my trip and had the same bartender both times. She was attentive and personable. The food was decent, too. I tried the tuna sandwich and crab cake sandwich. Both were good, but I thought the crab cake sandwich tasted better. I don't think I would go out of my way to eat here again, but it' a solid food/drink option if you're staying at the hotel or nearby. read more

The big attraction here is the cozy but trendy setting with great colors and layout. The bar crowd of regulars is interesting and friendly. Table service for food has been fairly poor every time I've eaten there. The servers are pleasant but forget things or mix up orders. The food is decent but not outstanding. read more

Poets Modern Cocktails and Eats - New American Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

The Lexington Market Salad is all that! Cocktails and Beer availability is always great. Now for the service. Sometimes it's touch and go. It makes no sense that there is only 1 bartender and a slew of kitchen staff present. It looks dis-proportioned. The bartender seemed overwhelmed. When a bartender is overwhelmed and patrons are left unattended, their tip takes a hit. I think they should have 2 bartenders on for the weekend. ( I came here on a Saturday evening). Otherwise I'd patronize again. read more

Went here for NYE and had an awesome time. Christian was our waiter. He was funny, knowledgeable and patent. Location: chic, trendy, and modern. Great place to meet for first date (responsible prices), coffee/tea, business meeting or happy hour. No valet, ample street parking and garage parking. Fireplaces in the winter which adds a cozy feel. Staff: friendly and willing to assist. Food: drink- blueberry (something) is super good! The onion rings must try, seafood salad wow, burger excellent. Their dessert menu needs a little more options. This is really a great place to get quality food for a meal with alcohol for 20-25 dollars. Large portions which are great for sharing. Will surly be back. They also serve breakfast which is nice too. read more

Poets Modern Cocktails and Eats - BBQ burger so good! They have many burger options - New American Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Last night I had the crab jalapeno dip and crab cakes for dinner...AMAZING!! This morning I had the Avocado Toast with a side of bacon...OMG yummy!!! Staff caring and willing to share, food delish... ambiance wonderful and joyful. Great spot. read more

Poets Modern Cocktails and Eats - Avocado toast with side of bacon. - New American Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland