Delicious food. Service was great and the ambiance was loving. I also love the view. read more

Topside - Chilean Sea Bass - New American Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I had been dying to go here. Needless to say it did not disappoint and I will be back. I went for the Night Brunch Halloween party. Now I need to see it during the day. The staff are so sweet and funny. They gave me a few comped Mocktails for being the sober one in the bunch. Will definitely update when I go again and spend a more mellow time there! read more

Topside - New American Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I came in for drinks and a bite at the bar. This is clearly a date place for a reason as the view makes it lovely and worthy of discussion. I swear that I spotted like three Bumble dates. read more

Topside has THE BEST view in the city. The decor, the view, the drinks, the food, it's all outstanding and makes it one of Baltimore's most-see places. It is located on the top floor of the Hotel Revival, another beautifully restored old Baltimore building. Enter the elevators and head to the 15th/R floor to then step out into a small little oasis on top of the city. The garden room to the right is a beautiful space, perfect for a private party. The decor has me reminiscent of a 70s tropical theme night in all the right ways. And the bar/restaurant area to the left is straight out of HGTV, it's just gorgeous - tiled floor, black cabinet and brick, light wood colored bar; love all of it. Not to mention the view. It boasts a ~270 degree view of Baltimore and really cannot be beat. Any time of day, any where you sit in the dining room, you are sure to get a good look at our city. So not only is this a beautiful place to hangout, but Topside hosts my favorite cocktails and small plates. If you can make it for happy hour during the week, get the cocktail of the day where bartender who is feeling the most creative that day improvises and creates something that is sure to intrigue you. There are also a number of great wines and beers available and for when you're looking to have a real good time, boilermakers for a shot and a beer combo. They recently got a new chef a few months ago so the menu has changed a bit, but I have not had a small plate here that I did not love. My preference is to skip the entree and order a few of the small plates like the miso eggplant dip, watermelon cucumber salad, chicken wings, cauliflower, etc. It's places like Topside that make me proud to show off Baltimore. So proud in fact that we brought all of our friends and family here after our wedding rehearsal dinner. There was not a somber (or sober) person at the bar :) read more

Topside has the best view of Mt. Vernon with a direct view of the Washington Monument. I highly recommend Topside for anyone who wants a romantic bar/restaurant. Their cocktails are amazing and their food is great too. I really liked their grilled octopus and their condensed watermelon was very novel. My friend got the sea bass which was also really well timed. The lobster pasta tasted nice but I thought the pasta was slightly overcooked but the lobster was perfectly timed. Of course service was wonderful. read more

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Great view and amazing service. The waitress personality was very enjoyable. Very limited menu....should consider expanding it

Wow!! So funny to think I have never wrote a review for Topside as many times as I have been! Topside is ONE of my favorite places in Baltimore! Located overlooking Mount Vernon and the city this is a great place to watch a sunset or see the city from a Birds Eye view! The drinks and atmosphere have always been really good but I am so happy to see their new extended menu. I have had the chicken, cheese board, green salad, grilled calamari, scallops and tonight the short ribs which were unreal. The food is always very flavorful and nicely portioned. The service is A+ as well. The staff are very friendly and patient. They give helpful recommendations when it comes to the menu also. I do miss that the additional space in the back isn't in use as that's a fun lounge area which could have its own vibe! Overall I sound recommend coming here to wow out of town guest, date night or a fun happy hour. Topside got it right! read more

Topside - Short Rib - New American Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

The hostess, I believe her name was Delcy, was polite and kind, even checked on us. Our waitress Chloe, also first class. The view was amazing, the resteraunt was great and not overly fussy.i would definitely go back, overall amazing experience read more

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solid choice for a special event or just to treat yourself to an awesome view, food and drinks. I loved it from the moment I pulled up. The valet was so kind and explained everything so clearly. The hotel looks like a lovely classic place to stay and the restaurant on the almost top floor (press R in the elevator) gives you an amazing view of Baltimore. I can't say enough about Ryan who made this already nice place an AMAZING place because of his joyful attitude, knowledge of menu and just being himself. Applause to him. I had the Chilean Bass, a small dish but superbly made. I also had the caramel coffee gelato and it was delicious as well. I will be back for my next special event read more

Pros: great vibes, location, beautiful views, good food and drinks Cons: pricey, small food portions Still great for a date or hangout with friends read more

Topside - View from Topside - New American Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Went for oysters. There's no oysters. New chef, new menu. The young caucasian host was a little cold, telling me a booth was the "best she could do" after offering me seating in the middle of the restaurant and a with a very light crowd. There were so many booths open and no more than 10 ppl tops in there as I went right when it opened. The rest of the staff were amazing and so were the drinks. SO IS THE VIEW! Top tier first date place. As stated, I came for oysters and there weren't any (the menu on here is old of that's what you are looking for) but I had the grilled calamari and it was DELICIOUS. FOUR stars because besides an outdated menu and unwelcoming host, my experience, the food and view were amazing!!! Go to this place! Parking may be a little hard but it's totally worth the search for a space. Take a car service so you don't even have to worry about parking. That doesn't take away from anything I experienced, just letting you know read more

Topside - THE VIEW - New American Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I have been to Topside 3x this summer. To get inside, you will go into the lobby of Revival and take the elevator as high as you can go. The pros- friendly, knowledgeable, attentive staff. Beautiful interior/decor and great views on 3 sides of the city from Mount Vernon (including the Washington Monument). Delicious cocktails with a large drink menu (including non alcoholic options). The cons- Price point was a little high for portion size and overall taste. Becomes difficult to hear your table early in the evening when it gets busy. I would recommend coming here for a drink to experience the atmosphere before going elsewhere for dinner. read more

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They say three strikes and your out; two may be it for us. This is a two-visit review. I went to Topside a few weeks ago for my daughter's birthday, made a reservation and asked for a window seat and a desert with a candle (but to downplay it). I wore a jacket and dress shirt - the website said there was a dress code. Turns out t-shirts, shorts, and flip-flops are the actual dress code for most. The food was ok, but speciality drinks on the menu were meh and not worth the $. Service was awful!! Hostesses eventually found the reservation and seated us away from the windows, and the waiter was too busy to care and then blurted out about celebrating a special event. Food was okay and we enjoyed the view when we walked around. Tonight we didn't make a reservation and showed up at the same time as a large group also without a reservation. They got a window seat, and we got the same table as the first time, away from the windows. When we asked about an empty window table, the hostess was dismissive, saying it was being held for a reservation. The same waiter appeared, and he was as awful as the first time, very dismissive and inattentive to some tables. I ordered a speciality drink for $18; when It came, it was the size of a shot glass and smelled like bunker fuel. The taste was meh. So then I ordered a beer, which never came (my daughter reminded me of the same thing that happened the first time). We ordered an appetiser, which was very nice. We then ordered entrees but relatively quickly decided let's cancel, pay the bill and go somewhere else. I got the waiter's attention and told him, and he got pissy and decided we wanted to go meals and stormed off. I waved down someone else and told them we wanted to cancel, the waiter came back, and we got louder voices and tude. So we said fine, we will stay. Waiter quickly brought out my burger in a to-go box and tossed a box at my daughter to pack her salad. He then hovered over us to get the bill paid. I had planned to bring my husband here for his first dinner in Baltimore. I had hoped we had found a nice regular place in the neighbourhood. I think we will pass!!! read more

Celebratory drinks? Yes. Where? Topside! My friend and I toasted to our recent achievement at Topside. We were really interested in the view and the cocktails also caught our attention. We made a reservation online and were seated promptly upon our arrival. I was lucky enough to find street parking. We were a bit confused about where the entrance was at first, but then we quickly found our way up to the top. Jada was our server last night and she was incredible! She patiently explained the specials and answered our questions about the drinks. She also checked in with us throughout our time. I ordered the Thirst Trap and this drink was incredible, both in taste and presentation. This drink was worth the price because it was both strong and delicious! The sunny view is also beautiful! My only complaint was that there were no appetizers/small plates. The food was also not very vegan (or even vegetarian) friendly, although I do not know if the kitchen would have been able to make modifications. The dinner menu consisted of 6 options and they were hearty meals, like squid ink pasta, caesar salad with protein additions, and a cheeseburger. Jada reassured us that they were working on adding small plates to the menu. We look forward to checking out Topside, and maybe next time at night to see all the lights! Thanks to Jada and the team for a great celebratory experience. read more

Topside - Thirst Trap - New American Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Great atmosphere and view from the top floor of this hotel. The place gets busy so highly recommend getting a reservation. We ordered some cocktails and apps as well as our entrees. Everything was really good! My favorite was the chicken with butternut squash and Brussels sprouts. The staff was very friendly and service was not slowed down even when fully packed which was surprising. The only downside was the elevator are very small and there was only 1 working that night so transportation was a bit of a wait. read more

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Breath taking views of Baltimore, the food and cocktails are great. Attentive staff who take their time to explain things. In an area with good parking away from the crowds. Definitely a regular for me to visit. Great for a nice date or anniversary. read more

The best 10 p.m. second dinner of my life, I ordered the braised beef nachos and they were SO GOOD. The beef itself was so tender and flavorful and the salsa verde was fresh and super cilantro-y. If you're down for a lil bit of a splurge, I think it's worth it. Having a bad day? Get the beef nachos. I also got a side of fries that were also delicious, well cooked and seasoned. I have been told I have the palate of a 13 year old boy--this palate did not let me down tonight. Besides the food, I love Topside vibes. The views of Mt. Vernon and Baltimore are unbeatable, the decor is cute and welcoming, and the hotel it's situated in is doubly adorable. And copper silverware! Amazing. It's great for a date, post-work with your friends, or any other gathering of your choosing. A very pleasant experience. read more

Topside - braised beef nachos + fries = so good! - New American Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Had my birthday dinner here Dec. '22, and everyone loved their food! The sea bass was a repeat order all around. Service was a little rocky in the beginning, but I was reassured all would be well and it was! If you're in the are, explore the hotel all around! read more

Very pretty, food was amazing, it is a nice spot for anniversary or special occasion! Our server was AMAZING She explained the food so well, their octopus was really good too read more

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This place looked amazing on Yelp so I made an effort to try them out while I was visiting town for the first time. I initially wanted to try their squid ink crab pasta, but scheduling didn't work out so I went for brunch instead. Little did I know that they have a FANTASTIC view of Baltimore, and the overall aesthetics were super pretty and great for your IG needs. + Short Rib Hash: I liked how the short rib was very easy to pull apart and the edges were sweet/"candied" and kinda "burnt" in a yummy way. The two runny egg yolks with the green onions were great additions to the hardy potatoes and the meat. + Chicken and Waffles: I really enjoyed how the waffles were fried, kinda like donuts? Crunchy on the outside and chewy on the inside. I personally prefer chicken on bones to chicken tenders so I was a little disappointed, but the batter was quite solid with crispy bread crumbs. The agave sauce was quite delicious and different from regular syrup. + Thirst Trap (cocktail): I appreciated the lime/lemon flavors in this drink. I wanted to try this drink cause the ingredients included matcha, but I didn't taste any of it at all. It wasn't too strong and went well with the dishes I ate. I went on a Sunday morning and was surprised that my party of 2 got seated right away. Staff members were super nice and all wearing masks appropriately. I appreciated how the tables were actually distanced from others. I definitely want to come back for dinner to try other things on the menu! read more

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Well first off I just want to say the restaurant itself is definitely a vibe. Beautiful views overlooking Mt. Vernon. Our waiter and nice and attentive. I will say I wish there were more menu options but what we ordered was tasty. The short ribs were delicious! Definitely enjoyed myself. read more

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Such a chic spot at the top of the Revival hotel. Excellent cocktails, apps, entrees, and dessert. The ricottta is incredible, comes with raisin bread which initially sounded strange but it worked. Loved the short rib, the flavor of the meat was excellent. Also enjoyed the carrot and pomme purée that came with the short rib. The salted caramel ice cream was decadent. We got another dessert (pictured) that was fine but not great. The decor/view are unmatched. Can't wait to come back! read more

Went for an anniversary dinner last weekend. They forgot the anniversary, but that was the least of their oversights. The restaurant is small and surrounds a busy, crowded, loud bar. I could not hear my date at all over the music and the conversation from people crowding against our table. The food was very bland with little seasoning and nothing to set it apart as interesting or in any way remarkable. I doused both my dishes with salt and pepper, but then they only tasted like ... salt and pepper. I can say one good thing about this place: the view is lovely! Come here for the view and a drink at the bar. Do NOT waste your money for the over-priced, tasteless food and terrible ambiance. read more

This place was very unique! It was our first time visiting and we came for one of the night brunches that was hosted here! First off let's talk about the location and the view! You can overlook the entire city. It's truly beautiful and has a nice ambiance. There are tons of games to play, in what is a sort of game area! It's just a really great vibe to be around with friends. Their drinks and food are delicious. While there, I had about 3 apricot bellini's! I'm not sure if this is a regular drink or something that was being featured for the event, but boy was it tasty! We also ordered some chilequeles (I'm pretty positive I misspelled that) which were outstanding! When they first got to the table they didn't look so appetizing but wow, my husband and I devoured them! I don't have any pictures as we visited this place over the summer and I'm just recalling from memory! This is an awesome spot to bring friends or family for a night out! We are looking forward to visiting this establishment again in the near future!!! Check it out if you're looking for something to do in Baltimore! read more

A friend and I came for dinner at 5pm and were promptly seated in a booth next to a large window facing west. Perfect for a sunset meal! Loved the lighting and the long booths! Friendly, helpful waitstaff assisted me in choosing a beer (can't go wrong with Manor Hill!). Though my steak was superb, it was a bit expensive. Would still go back, but just for drinks next time! read more

Topside - Manor Hill's Mild Manor'd - New American Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Very much like this restaurant! Gorgeous and delicious cocktails. Beautiful view. Really nice to take people too, particularly when it's cold as you get a great view while in doors. Love their appetizers (so fun to order the menu and share) and their entrees. Great presentation and changing menu which makes it extra fun. Love the squid ink crab pasta as an entree. read more

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Great vibe. Just sat at the bar for a quick drink and charcuterie board. It's nice for a quick bite. It is expensive though sooo bring that wallet read more

I was very pleased with the ambiance and the view that Topside gives! A very nice panoramic view of the Mount Vernon area. Very romantic place for a date with a sweetheart or to catch-up with friends. Jacquetta(?) and Nola were friendly and very attentive. My only concern is with Sue, the waitress. I believe that she needs proper training to properly engage with professional clientele. She should erase any preconceived notions that she may have about people that she may have picked up from working at a fast food restaurant or just in life in general. She should be coached to NEVER assume ANYTHING and to let the customer speak what they need. And never let your response be "it comes the way it comes" when a customer asked for their fish to be cooked extra extra well done. She should learn to thoroughly explain what comes with the dish/entree that one asks about. And never say "do you know what that is?" Instead, explain with the most enticing energy the dish. Jacquetta rescued us from having to further be subjected to Sue's high-strung energy by correcting everything that was amiss by having the fish prepared the way we asked for and having a much calmer demeanor. I think a bit more training and oversight, Sue can use it to become a better waitress. The food was incredible. Chef's kiss to the cooks! I look forward to giving this place a try one more time. read more

Topside's view of Baltimore is absolutely amazing! Set atop a beautiful hotel, Topside is fun and cool. A friend and I came for Happy Hour before another event. Service was great! So sweet, answered all our questions and gave yummy recommendations. Due to COVID-19, we chose to do the outside dining instead of inside with the view. Outside was just as fun, weather was nice and good for people watching. We shared a few small plates, Buffalo Cauliflower, cooked perfectly, yummy sauce with the right amount of heat which lingers on the back of your throat. Edamame Hummus, great texture and the house made chips were perfect. Parmesan Truffle Fries, I love fries! These did not disappoint. All of the above were $5-6 each. All were worth that or more. We also had the Guacamole. A bit on the lime side but still good for $14. The definite stand outs were the drinks! I went with the bartenders choice, Dark and Stormy, dark rum and ginger beer. So good! My friend had a house maid Whiskey Sour, no mix over here! Delicious! Awesome Friday night! read more

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Topside is a great place for a view and a cocktail! nestled in the heart of Mount Vernon, Topside is on the rooftop of Hotel Revival. Although it is an enclosed rooftop, the view is AMAZING as it overlooks the Baltimore Washington Monument! The Drinks are top notch-- there is also a nonalcoholic menu with pretty great options. The food is okay, but this place is definitely all about the drinks! read more

Topside - The view of the Washington Monument from the table at Topside! - New American Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Good food, great views, mediocre dessert. I came here with a few friends for dinner and had an overall positive experience. I tried their chicken wings and PEI mussels - both of which were solid (nothing to rave about, but glad I tried both). Other people at my table ordered the indian butter cauliflower and the burger, among other things, and the general consensus was that the food was good. The biggest disappointment was honestly the dessert. Not sure if it was an off day but we a few to share and none were good. The ice cream sandwiches were hard with unbalanced flavors (we got a strawberry shortcake one which was overall way too sour). I also ordered some peanut butter/fudge bar which was immensely hard and tasted more like a healthy cereal bar than a dessert. It would take some convincing for me to try their desserts again. View was great and was especially pretty with the sunset, and the drinks were well-crafted. Overall a positive experience, minus the desserts. read more

Went here with some friends, food was good, just wish they had more gluten-free options. I had the cauliflower and mushroom soup. Loved the sherbets. The server was not very attentive and after moving our table wished it had a better view. It's costly but I guess you pay for the view. read more

The food is delicious here and the views of the city are great too. Enjoyed dinner with my friend on a Thursday night. We started with cocktails and shared mushroom soup to start which was tasty. I had the tuna appetizer and a salad for dinner. Both were fresh and delicious. My friend enjoyed the chicken. Attentive, knowledgeable and friendly staff made for a very enjoyable meal. read more

Topside - Mushroom soup. Cocktails. Green salad - New American Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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What a cool spot! Great ambiance, food and service! Highly recommend for just drinks or for dinner.

Came here for lunch because it's supposed to be Restaurant Week, but it's not--because it has to close by 5 p.m. by Baltimore City orders. Despite not getting the restaurant week deal, the price wasn't that far off and the food was delicious! We got 4 grilled oysters (to die for), prosciutto marscarpone crostini (amazing blend of flavors), truffle fries (who can resist?), and a salad with grilled shrimp. Everything tasted amazing--and the grilled shrimp dipped in leftover grilled oyster butter? Even better! The view's spectacular, we were seated at the window looking at Washington Monument. Servers were friendly and personable. When shut-down's over, we'll be back. read more

Beautiful views and fantastic drinks. Great atmosphere with chill vibes. Will definitely return.

My wife and I and a couple of friends went for dinner a few nights ago. I had read about topside and it was labeled as one of the hot new restaurants in Baltimore. We arrived on time and was immediately seated. As soon as you walk in the view will take your breathe away. Almost a 360 degree view of the city. After we sad down is when it went downhill. First off the restaurant was not busy at all. There was plenty of open tables all through the place. It took a extremely long time to get our drinks and they weren't exactly correct. My friend ordered a Manhattan which seems pretty straight forward came to our table completely wrong. Also the bartenders were unaware how to make a French 75!! Pretty classic drink!! The food was ok, it wasn't bad, it wasn't amazing.... it was simply ok and not worth the price. No one in our party was super excited about our food. Would I recommend this place. No I wouldn't. If someone invited me to go then yeah I might give it one more shot read more

Had a the chance to try this place. Overall great experience. The vibe is nice, and it's a rooftop restaurant overlooking Baltimore. Very dark. Our server was very nice but it took 15 minutes For drinks to arrive which was a little long. Food came out nicely paced after that. We had the octopus, cheese board, green salad and bread basket. Octopus could be a little crispier (it seemed like they boiled it too long then charred.) and came with potatoes and chorizo, cheese was basic. Bread basket was huge and all homemade. For dinner two of us had the short rib based on photos and reviews. Overall good, would have loved it served hot though. Another had the huge ribeye and chicken dish both loved. The portions were quite large compared to other restaurants in Baltimore, and prices reasonable. They have old fashions on tap, which is kind of fun. I would recommend this place and would return to try something different or just get the short rib again :-) read more

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Came with one of my friends on a Tuesday night, plenty of seating with beautiful views overlooking Mt Vernon. Had heard about this place for many years but this was my first time. My friend and I got the octopus which was amazing--super tender and not chewy at all. Loved the chorizo and potatoes that went with it as well. The ricotta was tasty but probably wouldn't get it again--I thought the raisins in the raisin bread actually overpowered the ricotta itself. For entrees we got the branzino and duck, which were both perfectly cooked. My favorite was the duck which came with an amazing celery root puree and the apricot jus added some nice sweetness (the combination of the two caused us to wipe up every last drop from the plate). For dessert, there was an amazing passion fruit panne cotta--highly recommend. All in all the dinner ended up being pretty pricey, but definitely worth the splurge for a special night. read more

Topside - Octopus - New American Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Great cocktails. Check. Great food. Check. Great Service. Check. I count that as a win for my first foray to Topside. My friend and I had a couple of things to eat from the happy hour menu, which honestly wasn't particularly memorable, but Topside made up for that with their specialty cocktails and atmosphere. I love the addition of the street mural which give Topside a cool, trendy feel. I'll need to head back for the dinner service, but this is a great spot for a happy hour date. read more

Topside - Specialty $9 Bartender's Choice Cocktail - New American Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland