Baltimore, Md. Restaurant Advice Needed

Ron A. wrote:
>
> I'll be in Baltimore this weekend and need some advice on four restaurants
> which were recommended to me.
>
> Has anyone ever been to any of these establishments, and would you mind
> offering your opinions concerning their food, service, dress codes and
> prices.
>
> They are:
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>                 The Prime Rib, 1101 N.Calvert Street
>                 Marconi's, 106 W. Saratoga Street
>                 Ransome's Harbor Hill Cafe, 1030 Riverside Avenue
>                 Pierpoint, 1822, Aliceanna Street
>
I went to Pierpoint several years ago.  Food was outstanding, service very good, prices reasonable for the quality provided.  I don't recall any dress code; it seemed very casual.  Marconi's and Prime Rib have generally good reputations locally, although I haven't been to either. Both advertise jacket-and-tie dress codes.  Marconi's is one of Baltimore's oldest restaurants, and its menu featuring lobster cardinale and hot fudge sundae is a local Baltimore tradition.  I don't know anything about Ransome's.

Howard Rosenthal

Ron A. wrote:

> I'll be in Baltimore this weekend and need some advice on four restaurants
> which were recommended to me.
>
>  They are:
>
>                 The Prime Rib, 1101 N.Calvert Street
>                 Marconi's, 106 W. Saratoga Street
>                 Ransome's Harbor Hill Cafe, 1030 Riverside Avenue
>                 Pierpoint, 1822, Aliceanna Street
>

 Went to Pierpoint last visit to Balto, and highly recommend it. Food is superb, service is friendly as befits as small, storefront, chef-run restaurant. Prices seemed well in line with the quality: entrees $15-20 as I recall. Reservations needed.