Best Restaurants that are Worth The Drive in Govans

37 restaurants available nearby

1. Topside

4.6

Exceptional(512)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Mt. Vernon

Booked 25 times today

Topside is a top-notch spot for a memorable dining experience, complete with floor-to-ceiling views over historic Mount Vernon. The seafood-forward menu emphasizes regional purveyors and artisans, offering a delicious spread. Many reviews rave about the restaurant's spectacular views, outstanding food, and excellent service. One reviewer even said, 'the ambiance, service and views don’t get better.' So, if you're up for a beautiful view and a delicious meal, Topside is definitely worth the drive.

2. Magdalena

4.8

Exceptional(1205)

Price: Expensive

• Bistro • Mt. Vernon

Booked 12 times today

Magdalena is the celebrated restaurant of The Ivy Hotel, a Relais & Châteaux property in Baltimore’s historic Mount Vernon neighborhood.Magdalena, a Maryland Bistro, features refined, “from-scratch” bistro fare driven by the bounty of the Chesapeake Bay region. The seasonally evolving menu celebrates the finest local ingredients, sustainable values, and culinary craftsmanship, resulting in dishes brimming with character.Executive Chef Ülfet Ralph has over a decade of experience in Relais & Châteaux properties. With this expertise, Chef Ralph will continue Magdalena’s mission of exploring innovative and artful interpretations of Maryland cuisine with a purposeful balance of bistro meets elegance. Ingredients are sourced close to home, and relationships with local farmers and purveyors are at the heart of the culinary philosophy. A cheeky cocktail program, Wine Spectator-awarded wine list, and revered whiskey collection complete a delightfully unmatched dining experience.

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3. Birroteca - Baltimore

4.7

Exceptional(2407)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Hampden

Booked 7 times today

Located in the Hampden/Woodberry area of Baltimore, we're the destination for modern, rustic Italian cuisine, crafted using ingredients sourced from local ranchers, farmers and local fisherman. Guests enjoy communal dining service in a refined, casual setting. We offer 20 craft beers on tap in addition to an Italian focused wine list, and unique craft cocktails prepared with artisan distilled spirits and house-made mixes.

4. Sotto Sopra

4.8

Exceptional(3549)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Mt. Vernon

Booked 17 times today

Sotto Sopra is an Italian restaurant housed in a beautiful 19th century building just blocks north of Baltimore’s Harborplace on Charles Street. Sotto Sopra specializes in true contemporary Italian cuisine adapting farm to table. We buy local whenever it is possible. The perfect risotto, handmade pastas, roasted meats, local seafood, and regional produce are here for your total enjoyment. Sotto Sopra invites you to dine for dinner every evening. Eat.Drink.Sleep.Dream--Italian

5. La Food Marketa

4.6

Exceptional(1877)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Pikesville

Booked 21 times today

Chad Gauss & La Food Marketa offer an up to par, down to earth restaurant experience in Quarry Lake featuring soul satisfying food from the Americas. Our focus is simply fresh, approachable, and fun! We are happy to accommodate your dietary needs. Our bar offers well thought out drinks and bangin' happy hour specials. Come in & smile! We will do the rest!Outdoor seating is currently available but not guaranteed. In the event of inclement weather, incoming reservations will be seated on a first come - first serve basis. Tables currently sitting will be allowed to move to another table if possible, but tables themselves cannot be moved under any circumstance. We have limited space under cover and cannot accommodate every one to be out of the weather. If you have already ordered food and choose not to stay you will be given boxes to go.

6. True Chesapeake

4.6

Exceptional(539)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Hampden

Booked 22 times today

True Chesapeake is a Baltimore restaurant born of an oyster farm. Executive Chef Zack Mills creates a seasonal menu that showcases oysters from our farm in St. Jerome’s Creek, Southern Maryland — raw, roasted, and in signature dishes like Classic Rockefeller and French Onion Oysters. But, the oysters are just the beginning. Our award winning menu celebrates the bounty of the Chesapeake region by using locally sourced seafood, meat, and produce to create exquisite dishes that evolve with the seasons. Chef Mills has been featured extensively for his use of invasive seafood species, a very delicious way to help the Chesapeake Bay. Don't forget to order the Blue Crab and Bone Marrow dip or handmade pasta. We have an expertly curated wine list, beer selection, and cocktails - both classic and creative. Ample bar, high-top, and terrace seating available for walk-ins on a first-come-first-serve basis.

7. Dutch Courage

4.8

Exceptional(529)

Price: Expensive

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Charles Village

Booked 23 times today

Dutch Courage is the perfect place for gin lovers. With over 150 bottles of gin, it's a gin-centric cocktail bar that offers a unique and adventurous drinking experience. Reviewers rave about the 'excellent and varied gin selection', the 'knowledgeable staff', and the 'great ambiance'. The food is also a hit, with a menu that ranges from delightful boards of cheese, charcuterie, and tinned seafood to small and large plates. The reviews are full of praise, with many describing it as a 'gem', a 'favorite spot', and a 'place to come again'.

8. Towson Tavern

3.8

Excellent(743)

Price: Moderate

• American • Towson

Booked 2 times today

The Towson Tavern offers an ever evolving Seasonal Menu featuring unique American regional cuisine and serving a premium line of wine and spirits as well as a craft beer selection. *Please enjoy Wine Down Wednesdays with us featuring half priced bottles.*Happy hour Monday-Friday from 5:00-7:00 at the bar. Half priced top-shelf cocktails, wines by the glass and all beers.

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9. Pappas Restaurant - Parkville

4.4

Awesome(1821)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Parkville

Call us directly for reservations: 410-661-4357 ... When you want an amazing crab cake, one you can brag to family and friends about, the best Maryland has to offer, then come in for a Pappas eight-ounce colossal lump crab cake. Find out why Pappas signature dish has won award after award from Baltimore's Best to Baltimore Magazines Top Crab Cake, and why it was featured on the Food Networks Chef vs City and the Travel Channel & 98 Rocks Food Wars. Family owned and operated since 1972, owner Steve Pappas prides himself not only on offering the best crab cake in Baltimore, but also the finest, freshest seafood, steaks, and pasta dishes around. Call 41-661-4357 to make reservations!

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10. The Brass Tap - Baltimore

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4.7

Exceptional(76)

Price: Moderate

• American • Pikesville

The Brass Tap is a craft beer bar, serving high end pub food. We’ve got 60 brews on draft, including many local beers. In addition, we’ve got a full liquor / cocktail menu, with an extensive selection of bourbon and rye.

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Robin
Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great food! Great service! Thanks for acknowledging our anniversary! Whitney was great! Thank you!
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La Food MarketaPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Pikesville
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4.6
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Justin
Baltimore / Maryland •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Great experience, food was great, service was great, GM came over to check on my son & I. Impeccable. ❤️
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Gordon Ramsay Steak - Horseshoe Casino BaltimorePrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Federal Hill
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4.5
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IMESHA
Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The food was absolutely delicious and beautifully presented. The service was impeccable and the staff was friendly. The ambiance of the restaurant was perfect—warm, inviting, and beautifully designed. I can’t wait to come back and highly recommend this gem to anyone looking for a memorable dining experience!
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Sotto SopraPrice: Moderate• Italian• Mt. Vernon
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4.8
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Kira
Baltimore / Maryland •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
This was more than just a meal for sure, it was an experience! I can’t wait to go back and share it again with more friends and family.
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MagdalenaPrice: Expensive• Bistro• Mt. Vernon
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4.8
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Lindsey
Baltimore / Maryland •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Our favorite place! The food never disappoints and the service is always prompt and friendly. There’s a reason we come back time after time - everything is unmatched!
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Birroteca - BaltimorePrice: Moderate• Italian• Hampden
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4.7

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37 restaurants available nearby

1. Topside

2. Magdalena

3. Birroteca - Baltimore

4. Sotto Sopra

5. La Food Marketa

6. True Chesapeake

7. Dutch Courage

8. Towson Tavern

9. Pappas Restaurant - Parkville

10. The Brass Tap - Baltimore

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