If you're looking for a place in Baltimore that truly lives up to its name, Taste This is it. The moment you walk in, the aroma hits you -- a mix of freshly fried wings, soulful sides, and that unmistakable home-cooked comfort vibe that makes you feel like family. I ordered the Cajun Salmon, and it was perfectly seasoned -- flaky on the inside with just the right kick of spice. The mac and cheese was rich and creamy, the kind that stretches with every forkful, and the collard greens had that slow-cooked, smoky flavor you can only get from someone's grandma's recipe. The staff were friendly, quick, and genuinely seemed happy to be there -- which adds a lot to the experience. Even when it's busy (and it does get busy), the food comes out hot and fresh. Highlights: * Cajun Salmon, Honey Wings, and Shrimp Alfredo are must-tries. * Generous portions -- you definitely get your money's worth. * Great local vibe and upbeat energy. If you're from Baltimore or just passing through, Taste This is the kind of spot that reminds you why soul food is more than just a meal -- it's love on a plate. Final Verdict: 5/5 -- Flavor-packed, authentic, and worth every bite. read more

I gave a 2 because my salmon was good and how it always taste, but this the first time I ever been let down I ordered cabbage and received asparagus and I asked for yams. The yams aren't all the way cooked there are big chunks of sweets potato's which make the yams taste bland and not cooked down at all. A rushed job read more

Taste This Balt - Uncooked yams - Seafood Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

The sweet potatoes were too sweet. The collard greens were cut too big. The macaroni and cheese was OK but I will not be coming back. read more

Taste This Balt - Seafood Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Food was ordered and took home on scooter and everything held up Neatly plated.. great food.. Will try more menu items very soon.... read more

The food was seasoned well, great portion size, good customer service. Ordered take out ,but there's space in the restaurant to eat in. read more

Taste This Balt - BBQ Pork Ribs Platter - Seafood Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Taste This is definitely one of my favorite carry outs in the city. I've been coming here since they first opened at this location and the food is always excellent! The salmon is usually my go to. I love both the grilled and the stuffed option. The BBQ ribs and Taste This Hennessey ribs are good too. They have great sides too. The mac and cheese is my favorite. The collard greens are delicious also. The Taste This Harbor East Baked potato was my absolute favorite thing to get but it got a little too pricey. Overall, I believe that anything you order from here is a solid choice. read more

Taste This Balt - Grilled salmon platter with mac & cheese and collard greens - Seafood Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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This review is for the honey old bay wings! GLOWS: - These are some of my favorite wings!! - They are battered and not flash fried (makes them super crispy when they are fresh, but not that great for reheating) - The prices used to be VERY GOOD, but even with an increase, they are still fair for the market - Calling in a pick-up order ahead of time is easy/ they also have ordering online GROWS: -Not sure how to put in a larger order that makes it easier to order in advance without ordering multiple single orders. I'm often ordering wings for a large group read more

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This isn't my 1st time ordering from here when I visited on April 19th.. Their food is always good.. I ordered the Harbor East Sub & it was delicious.. Young lady as the Cashier was polite & delivered Great Customer Service.. Clean , Nice & Quiet inside.. read more

Taste This Balt - Harbor East Sub - Seafood Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

This is good old Down home cooking, even though I'm up from from up north. I know good soul food when I have it. The fish was fried to perfection, everything was tasty, and the portions were generous. The food was delivered to a retreat I attended, so I can't comment on the ambience, but I will definitely go there myself.! read more

Taste This Balt - Same fair, smaller portion. - Seafood Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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GREAT food! Beautiful presentation, seasoned well, Salmon (Platter) grilled PERFECTLY. Top 5 Mac and Cheese ever (both the entree Build Your Own Mac & Cheese and the side), and the Collard greens are Top 3. Will *definitely* be ordering from here again. Maybe tomorrow lol We Doordashed this so don't know what the service and atmosphere are like in the restaurant but judging by the care that they put into their take out orders, I would bet it's awesome. read more

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CALLING ALL FOODIES!!! LISTEN UP IF YOU IN THE BALTIMORE AREA or IF you travel for food like me!! .....THIS PLACE RIGHT HERRRRRR......Ooooo!!! It says it in the name....TASTE THIS YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED...period! Stuffed Salmon Hennessey Rib Spicy Chicken Jerk Lamb chops Sweet Tea & Lemonade......CRAZY!! JUST EXCELLENT I TELL YA!!! Mac & Cheese...cheesy as all get out! Mashed potatoes....yummm Yams...like grandma's you can eat solo they so good... Yellow Rice....tender String Beans...yummm Cabbage... was cool. Could have been chopped more & a smoked turkey but that's me. My only issue...Rib was too fatty for me...can't do it...all else excellent. We sampled a Fried Chicken Wing...you have too LOL - Delicious, cooked all the way thru I sampled the bread pudding as well. Very tasty! Salmon cooked to perfection ...PERFECTION...I had to ask who cooked this??? & HATS OFF!! Chicken Breast Strip thick and tender..no gristle! Lamb Chop fell off the bone and the jerk danced on ya tongue and went down smoothly.....ooooo Jesus!! I ate for 3 days!! & can we say GOOD ON THE REHEAT!!! You know you got good food when that reheat hits the same as when you 1st ate the meal if not better...Yeah... uh huh you know!! I ordered 4 meals as it was a celebration, my moms bday & we decided to go here last minute and we have not stop talking about the experience since and plotting return soon. Staff was Amazing....AMAZING...thank you Lovetta & Mama D!!! Awesome food Awesome service & they made mommies day!!! I AM IN LOVE WITH THIS PLACE AND CANNOT WAIT TO RETURN! My mom said the experience reminded her of the movie with Queen Latifah called Last Holiday as we sampled and tasted everything like there was no tomorrow!!! Thank You Taste This & Staff!!! Pssst...they will also be featured in a local Baltimore Publication this month!!! Congratulations you deserve it!! read more

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Order ahead. The wait takes a bit since they are constantly busy! Was able to try two items and was pretty good... But man this is overly heavy. The rice is not that good but the proteins are done significantly well. I will come back but i don't think I can finish one on my own again. The bread pudding though. . Can I have this forever? It was an absolute gem hot or even cold as left overs read more

Taste This Balt - Fried chicken - Seafood Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Bomb ass crab cake!! First timers and man were we blown away. Delicious. Full of real crab meat. Family oriented atmosphere. read more

Taste This Balt - Crab cake - Seafood Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Great staff Great food Stuffed Salmon is my Recommendation . Outstanding Service . Mac And cheese and Yams with the tea is Great my go to

I've been going here since they opened and they have yet to fail me. I moved 30 minutes away and still find a way to make it there lol

I've had Taste This a few times and each time was good! I would recommend placing the order an hour beforehand as they are usually busy. The portions are amazing in the platter, usually I finish half and save the rest as leftovers. The yellow rice is good, well-seasoned especially if you order something with sauce. My partner loved the fried catfish and thought it was well-seasoned and crispy. My favorite would be the smothered pork chop! There was a good amount of gravy, though I would say that the pork was a little dry. I also like the spiced chicken because of the sauce, which was creamy and delicious, but the chicken itself was more tough and dry. The sides on the other hand are AMAZING! My favorites are the string beans, collard greens, and garlic mashed potatoes. My partner loved the yams, which were sweet and spiced well. I would probably skip the Mac and cheese, it's really cheesy but wasn't as seasoned as I would have liked. Most of the food was on the saltier side for me personally. read more

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Had really high hopes of this place as it was seemingly the best food option available in the area. I'm not big on seafood (not a Baltimore local) and tried their chicken tacos as I'm from California and had been craving some Mexican food. I also ordered a side of Mac and cheese. I started with the Mac and cheese and in terms of Mac and cheese go I know everyone has their own opinion but this one was just very bland the cheese had no flavor and the portion was tiny. The taco was the worst thing. Honestly it was the worst taco I've ever had it was falling apart they loaded it with meat which had no taste at all and it was just a wet mess with tons of vegetables hidden at the bottom of the taco tortilla. I had maybe 4 total bites of the taco and couldn't even eat any more. It was such a huge letdown and considering the price an absolute ripoff. Luckily I was visiting Baltimore but if I ever go back again I will not be going back to eat at Taste This. (Also wanted to mention this review is based on my experience of their food at their set up tent at the Preakness) read more

Food always takes a very very very long time, can be rude and inconsiderate with your time!!

When it comes to Soul Food joints, this spot is average. However, the location is excellent, on the corner of E 25th and St. Paul St. The dining room was clean. Restrooms were available for customers; the establishment has a great face. On the food side, the shining light starts to dim. I started with the basics, fried chicken dinner with macaroni and yams. I made a special request to have my wings fried hard. When it comes to fried chicken, I prefer fried hard. It is all about texture. There is nothing worse than crispy skin with pink chicken beneath. Or worse yet, chicken cannot reach the "done" point. Instead, Taste This poultry is slightly slippery and juicy, with a rubber-like rebound on each bite. The chicken did not reach the "done" point. It was apparent in the way the drum separated from the flat. It was also noticeable how the skin was so crisp and the meat so tight. There should be harmony between the two. The skin on the drum should break with the drum and stay with the drum. Something is wrong if I bite and skin shatters, but the meat stays on the bone. The yams were confusing. There were tasteless chunks amid gravy-like portions. The cheese in the macaroni was faint. I did not finish either. The solution is at a lower temperature with a slightly longer cook time. This balance would produce better-fried chicken. There would be time for the chicken to absorb the seasoning while "cooking" thoroughly. In the current state, the flash-frying will have crispy skin with bland tough poultry waiting. Unfortunately, I am allergic to fish; I would love to sample the fish dinners. So that's where the stars appear. When it comes to Fried Chicken, here are your options. You can risk insisting on having your chicken fried hard beyond the point of a standard request. Or you can avoid it entirely, saving yourself the foodie remorse of disappointingly weak chicken that's fried. read more

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Thought i reviewed this joint years ago, but i guess not. Ordered fried chicken platter, wings were good, rice pass, candied yam ok. huge portion size. I think i split it into several meals. Placed food order online, it was ready when i arrived. read more

Food is absolutely delicious, I've never gotten anything bad from here, Service is decent, the wait times are kinda long at times. Other than that it's good. Def eat here quite often. read more

This was a recommended spot for me as a person visiting for the first time. I didn't know what to expect. It's a neighborhood restaurant with a small dining area. You order at the counter. The staff was busy, one woman at the counter taking orders but she was timely. I initially wanted to try the fried chicken but it only came in wings. I decided on their spicy chicken platter which was grilled chicken over rice with a sauce and two sides. I selected cabbage and Mac and cheese for my sides. I also got their pina colada tea. The tea came first which was very good. Didn't know what to expect but I enjoyed it. The food was awesome. I really enjoyed the spicy chicken, sauce was rich and flavorful. The Mac and cheese was homemade and a great blend of cheese and pasta. The cabbage was also really good. Overall, I enjoyed my meal. I would return to this place based on the experience. I can't eat fish so that limits me but I have been told that the fish dishes are great. The service was good overall. read more

Taste This Balt - My friends Taste This Catfish Po' Boy - Seafood Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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My first time eating at this restaurant and it def won't be the last. This location is a carry out as well as a restaurant. You have the option to take your food to go or dine in. Staff is friendly and efficient. It can get busy in the evenings so it's best to order ahead. Everything was amazing. This is like homemade Sunday night dinner food. The green beans were my favorite (not pictured). The portions were so large you can get two meals out of each. I found out you can order just a sides platter which I will likely get next time as they were THAT GOOD I could have them as a meal by themselves. Prices are very reasonable for the quality and the amount of food you get. If you have not tried this restaurant it is a MUST. read more

Taste This Balt - Stuffed Salmon Platter Mac and Cheese Candied Yams - Seafood Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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This food always hits the spot! I always get the spice chicken platter with yams and Mac and cheese and it is always so darn good! I've never dined it so I can't really tell you about the ambiance but the staff is always nice when I go pick up my food. They ice tea is amazing as well! Never had an issue with them messing up my order which is why this is a must for me. Now the prices... yea it's getting a little expensive... but worth it. So if you are looking for good SEASONED food this is it! read more

100% recommending this place if you want to have real soul food, the taste was amazing and you can feel the southern hospitality spirit. The food was amazing and the people were warm and welcoming.totally coming back there. read more

Taste This Balt - Stuffed catfish with crab meat / mac and cheese / garlic mashed potatoes - Seafood Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Taste this Baltimore is a must try! I have had this place bookmarked for a while now and I finally got to try it tonight. I went to the newer location on Harford Rd and they were closed tonight because of a power outage. I planned to go to this place all week so I decided to go to their other location on 25th St. I ordered the Fried Chicken platter. It comes with 2 sides of your choice and all platters are served with rice. I was pleased with the well seasoned food. It wasn't too seasoned or under seasoned but it was just right. The service was prompt and the employees were polite. I will definitely be back and I encourage you to give it a try! read more

Taste This Balt - Seafood Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

This food could have brought a tear to my eye. I got the grilled catfish platter and I was BLOWN AWAY! So flavorful, at first I was a little weary because of the price but the food is incredible and the portions are huge! read more

I went here today to get some of my favorite greens in town and there was a sign saying they were no longer vegetarian, but were now made with smoked turkey. I make my own greens with smoked turkey and figured great. I couldn't have been more wrong. The greens tasted funky and we're riddled with bones and I was heartbroken. Why do people mess with things that were fine just how they were? I called them and told them and they offered to replace them, but the damage is done. read more

Taste This is my go-to place for UberEats. There are so few consistent and reliable restaurants in this area. The platters and sides are great and baked potatoes while PRICEY are also delicious. There was a time when they BBQ'ed them and they had an amazing smoky flavor to them. But my fave are the wings (lemon pepper or Mardi Gras) with the fresh cut fries! So good. It's hard to find a bad thing on the menu. read more

The food was pretty good. The cashiers were nice. The sweet potato bread pudding and sweet tea were very good. I'm not a fan of bread pudding, but I love sweet potatoes. The sample dessert looked so good on display that I just had to order it lol I was shocked at how much I really liked it. I also ordered the Canton potato, which comes with shrimp, crab meat, macaroni and cheese and lots and lots of cheese on a baked potato. The potato was good. I will be back to try other items at this black owned business. *Pay attention to parking limit signs. Order ahead so that you can park across the street in the free 10 minute parking spot and quickly pick up your food. read more

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This was an excellent spot in the middle of dreary Baltimore. We were traveling, and you can only eat so much fast food and gas station pick up. We needed real home cooked food. We both did fried shrimp baskets, but they were very accommodating and let me change my fries for collard greens. I ordered a second dinner of stuffed salmon with sweet potatoes and stringbeans. This food was so delicious. The shrimps were succulent and plump, and the fries surprised us ,I dont usually eat fries is why I substituted for Collards but they weren't regular fries, they weren't crispy but they were very delicious and seasoned well. I ate my brothers all up! Collards were just like my grandma's, smoked turkey seasoned them, and they had a marvelous tender chew to them. We ate the stuffed salmon when we reached our destination. It was enough for two adults. The salmon was moist and cooked perfectly to our liking. The crabmeat stuffing was delightful! The candid yams were so good I didn't share. The string beans were like my mommas, oh so tender and good, and for dessert, although it wasn't supposed to be, we had Eggnogg cornbread! I had never, and upon God, I have fallen in love with eggnog cornbread! We even had a chance to meet the chef before we departed, which was special to meet the person who's hands lovingly cooked all that food. We were made to feel special and I appreciate that especially when you are on the road the world can seem big and cold but that little place changed our dreary visit to a bright shining moment on a snow flurry day! Thank you all, we will be back! PS: Didn't take pictures cause that food was so good we just tore into it and were so satisfied that we caught the "itist" and fell right to sleep! read more

This was my first time having soul food and my tastes buds were extremely happy. My family and I ordered two types of baked potato, 2 orders of chicken wings with different sauces, and one delicious fried catfish over rice. Most people order to-go, but we snagged two of the tables to enjoy our meal inside. Once we ordered, it was a considerable wait because they were so busy. Do not despair, the food was amazing and absolutely worth the wait. When they call your number, they give you your food in a plastic to-go container. (There is no option for dine in and it is not a sit in experience). They open the container for you to check that your order is right; something I am not used to so I was confused why they were opening all the containers for me at first. Everything looked great. The catfish was so good!! I highly recommend ordering this item. It was light, crispy on the outside, and perfectly seasoned. Most fried catfish have the tendency of being too salty, but this was the perfect amount of every flavor. This is definitely the place where native Baltimoreans go to eat. Check it out; you won't be disappointed. read more

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I ordered a platter and there was a fly in my food. I posted pictures on my google review. I am so disgusted.

Check your food before you leave, the one on the right was what i was suppose to get and the one on the left is what I actually got. The food is still bomb, but they got me on this one. The salmon on the left is so small you cant even see it! read more

Taste This Balt - Seafood Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Service was extremely fast easygoing. The cashier was very kind as well! The old bay honey wings were the highlight of my visit. There's a tv inside and a place to wait/eat your food. Would absolutely recommend for a good soul food spot. read more

Simply amazing. I have to pace myself now, because every time I ride past, I want to go in and get something since I've tried it. I stopped by as hunger struck midday on a Saturday. You only know the hype is real when you try it for yourself. I had heard many good things about this place but had never taken the time out to try it. Now I'm hooked! I got a loaded baked potato. I can't recall what it's called on the menu but this item definitely stood out to me. It's stuffed with crab meat, salmon and shrimp. Heavenly!!! I want to try everything on the menu. My next visit, I am definitely getting a platter, but the baked potato was enough to keep me going back. The service is excellent as well. The staff is friendly and professional. Bring yourself and your friends here for some good eats! read more

Taste This Balt - Loaded baked potato - Seafood Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I have visited this establishment a few times in the past few years and it continues to overall be a yummy spot to return to. Great location and easy accessible, clean dining room and bathroom, fresh hot food. The front staff members are always kind, fast and efficient. My favorite meal from them thus far is the Turkey Wing and Asparagus. Cons - sometimes timely w completing food orders, metered parking, cold dining room. read more

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I absolutely LOVE the food here!! It was recommended and it definitely didn't disappoint!! I had the Hamilton (I think it was called) which was absolutely INCREDIBLE!!! It had salmon, chicken, broc, cheese, rice and I'm not sure what the sauce was but I do know that it and the whole dish was AMAZING!! Oh yeah and I got the mac and cheese!!! I already just Knew it would be great and it was!! My friend had the fried catfish with greens and yams!! I Had to try some and we both agreed that it was equally as Delicious!!! I Loved Everything that we had and cannot wait to go back for more!! I wish I thought to take some pictures but I devoured it too fast!! Thank you so much for all of your time, hard-work and love put into your Wonderful food!!! read more

The service, the food and the people, simply amazing. It's my first time there, I'll be back for sure. Keep up the good work!!

We went in with two people in line. Within 10 minutes, the whole place was packed -- so we got lucky. The place is a lot cleaner than expected, some reviews don't always offer the best image on cleanliness. The food is delicious!!! It's not as expensive as i thought. The only downside was that we were not expecting the sauce on the baked chicken and weren't given a notice. We were not able to eat the chicken as a result of not knowing what ingredients were put into the sauce. Accidents happen -- upon notifying them, there had absolutely no issue rectifying the order and giving us a new platter! read more

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