The Best Restaurants Near Loyola College in Baltimore, MD

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Bordered by the Chesapeake Bay is Baltimore, the Charm City. Visitors come here for many reasons. Some choose to walk through the historic Fort McHenry, where the Star Spangled Banner was inspired, or to visit the Maritime Museum, while others will enjoy the countryside as the trees change color in the fall. During a visit if travelers happen to find themselves near the Loyola College campus and are hungry, they might want to consider stopping into one of these local eateries.

Ambassador Dining Room

The Ambassador Dining Room has been rated as one of the 100 most stylish things about Baltimore by "Style" magazine. In part, this is owing to the classic 1930s era elegance, complete with white-glove service and the tastefully prepared classic Indian dishes. From samosas to Tandoori jingha kebab, the best of Indian dining is represented. As one might expect from an Indian restaurant, the menu possesses an abundance of vegetarian options. Reservations are recommended.

Ambassador Dining Room
3811 Canterbury Road
Baltimore, MD 21218
410-366-1484
ambassadordining.com

Petit Louis Bistro

Petit Louis Bistro melds a lively atmosphere with a leisurely dining experience. Having been named one of the best restaurants by "Baltimore" magazine in 2008 for its classic French bistro cuisine, customers can choose from braised veal cheeks to duck confit, to a chicken salad. More than 100 French wines are available to complement a meal. the meal. Petit Louis Bistro is open for lunch and dinner daily as well as for Sunday brunch. Reservations are suggested but not required.

Petit Louis Bistro
4800 Roland Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21210
410-366-9393
petitlouis.com

Miss Shirley's

Dedicated to the memory of local food legend, Shirley McDowell, Miss Shirley's features her classic recipes as well as new items inspired by her. Open from morning until the afternoon daily, both breakfast and lunch menus offer a wide variety of Southern specialties served with what the Boston Globe called "Decadence, all day long." With menu items like Southern Sunrise Benedict and an oyster filled Not-So Po' Boy, who can argue.

Miss Shirley's
513 West Cold Spring Lane
Baltimore, MD 21210
410-889-5272
missshirleys.com

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Article Written By Diane Hansen

Diane Hansen has a thirst for adventure and loves to share the world through the written word. Currently, she is the feature editor for "TRAVELHOST" magazine and is working on her first novel. She graduated from Cal State San Bernardino in 2002 with a B.A. in business administration with a concentration in marketing. She has been writing freelance since 1996.

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