Reading Restaurants

Mama's on the Half Shell: Where oysters come to riot Seafood lovers, unite. Here in the happening O'Donnell Square in Canton lies a popular, rowdy crowd – roaring for more oysters, that is. Mama's on the Half Shell is your quintissential Baltimore seafood stop – converted townhouse restaurant with a loud long bar downstairs, local beer flowing from the tap, oysters on ice, crab in every bite, pictures of the harbor and the Bay and fisherman kitsch on the walls, and a wait time longer than the hostess claims. But the wait is well worth it. Read More >>

Kildare's offers Irish food and drink in King of Prussia Kildare’s is an excellent location for a casual get-together or a meal after shopping at the nearby King of Prussia Mall. While many flock to Kildare’s for the pub’s drink specials, the pub offers consistently delicious pub fare from both Ireland and America. Read More >>

Bonaparte Breads: Where Baltimore goes French Here's a bakery you can smell from blocks away. The fresh baking bread scent floats above and out the door from both front and back of Bonaparte Breads, leading Baltimorians to its shop. Inside they'll discover there's more than just bread – there are French sandwiches and quiches, salads, petit fours, French pastries and fresh coffee that are so irresistable. Read More >>

Nifty Fifty's offers affordable retro dining experience Nifty Fifty’s is a family-owned and operated Philadelphia-area franchise. This restaurant offers a complete 1950s atmosphere without the prices and gimmicks commonly associated with other restaurants aiming for the same effect. With 10 “Best of Philly” wins, Nifty Fifty’s offers friendly and efficient service. Read More >>

O’Rorke’s Eatery & Spirits: Get away in Gettysburg If you’d like to get away from the trappings of tourism and the more expensive restaurants in downtown Gettysburg, check out O’Rorke’s. Named for Colonel Patrick O’Rorke, the pub quietly celebrates the influence and achievements of Irish-Americans participating in the American Civil War. Read More >>

Atlantic Grill: Pizza, ice cream and water ice in Stratford This main street restaurant sits in the former location of a refurbished Friendly’s Restaurant. The restaurant has a sock-hop theme — cute but not overwhelming. Located on White Horse Pike in Stratford, this is an ideal stop for those heading to Atlantic City from Philadelphia. Read More >>

Springhouse Tavern in Gettysburg highlights colonial experience Gettysburg is most strongly associated with the Civil War and the famous battle that permanently affected the history of the town. The proprietors of one of the first homes in Gettysburg, however, put down roots in the Revolutionary War era. The Springhouse Tavern at the Dobbin House is Gettysburg’s primary example of homes from this time—the Dobbin family even chose to build the house over a spring, allowing for a continuous supply of fresh water, even in the event of an attack from local tribe Read More >>

Iggie's Pizza: Dog's best friend Iggie's is everybody's restaurant. It's great for parties, for dates, for families, and even for pets. After all, who doesn't love pizza? Made fresh before your eyes with even fresher-looking Italian ingredients, Iggie's is like Cheers. Everybody knows your name, except they serve pizza. Read More >>

Nanami Cafe: Baltimore seafood in the raw Perhaps you've grown tired of trying crabcakes all the time (though that may be difficult) and you're in the mood for a different kind of seafood with a water view. In comes Nanami Cafe, a Japanese sushi restaurant quietly on the edge of the harbor in Fells Point, with outdoor seating and everything. Read More >>

The Point: Fells Point's newest point Baltimore's newest waterfront restaurant, The Point, is an answer to Fells' Point's calling for refining its American seafood favorites. Located on the corner of Thames and Ann, The Point is a much-anticipated unveiling after months of construction and renovation. It offers much of the familiar foods of its neighboring restaurants, though with better presentation, smaller portions, higher prices and a better wine list to accompany its dishes. Read More >>