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Max's Taphouse is Baltimore's premier beer pub. Max's is in the heart of historic Fells Point, just east of the Inner Harbor at Water Taxi Stop #11. Pull up a stool to the long bar, say hello to Bob, survey the East Coast's largest fresh beer selection, grab a menu and hang out, watch sports and have fun with us all year round. - from maxs.com

Made to order ice cream located in the heart of Fells Point.

One-Eyed Mike’s is full of old world charm and craftsmanship. The hand-carved back bar and pressed tin ceiling are both original, dating back to the late 1860’s. In a world full of fast-paced, “show me the money” corporate America tourist traps, One-Eyed Mike’s is a refreshing throw-back to an old-school gathering place. You will always find Fell’s Point locals to chat with. Meeting new and old friends is easy here. The newly renovated candlelit dining room is now open. We have incorporated a nautical feel to create a cozy, casual dining area which is great for every occasion. From an intimate date, to a family gathering or a corporate meeting amongst colleagues- You’ll feel at home at One-Eyed Mike’s. - from oneeyedmikes.com

Enjoy imported illy brand Italian coffees & espresso drinks, teas, cider, shakes and smoothies, homemade soups, cheescake & other sweet and savory daily specials. And "that European drinking chocolate", mmm. During winter, refills on any size, any type hot drink are just $1. Stay awhile. Wireless internet is free, the lounge has a relaxing couch and leather chairs, and there's always a great selection of books, magazines and newspapers such as the WSJ, Urbanite, City Paper, Architecture, Business Week, Wired, etc. View the art and leave your own mark on the giant BlackWall chalkboard.

For comfort food with a California twist, Papermoon Diner is a fun, visually overwhelming Hopkins-area hangout. This popular eatery is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and serves everything from burgers to salmon. You can eat-in or carry-out, although eating in is half the fun. Pez dispensers, Cupie dolls, action hero figures, decorated mannequins and various retro toys fill every nook and cranny of the restaurant. The manager's favorite menu item is Mom's Meat Loaf -- homemade meat loaf baked fresh each day paired with Papermoon's delicious garlic mashed potatoes. Breakfast items are incredible -- the sunflower toast could be a meal unto itself. The menu is very diverse -- quesadillas, vegetarian dishes, burgers, omelets, soups and pastas. You'll find the clientele is a blend of people -- the luncheon crowd mixes corporate downtown with art institute creatives. The dinner crowd combines Center Stage theatergoers with punk rockers. Traffic is steady through dinnertime, but if there is a wait, it's never more than 10-15 minutes. Large parties can call ahead for reservations. Parking is plentiful, either at street meters or on Papermoon's lots. Day parking is available on a small lot adjacent to the building on Cresmont; after 5PM parking is available across the street. -- Laura Maguire (Photo: Laura Maguire)

Kawasaki, named for Baltimore's sister city in Japan, was opened in 1984. As Baltimore's oldest continuing purveyor of uniquely Japanese cuisine, our success is based on a commitment to quality and innovation. Our ingredients come from many sources: the U.S., the Mediterranean, and of course Japan. To assure freshness, everything we serve is rigorously inspected by Japanese-trained sushi chefs who constantly monitor quality. We combine tradition with creativity and offer many items that are exclusive to Kawasaki. New Kawasaki inventions are added weekly so please ask your server to discuss the day's unique offerings. - From Kawaski website

Kawasaki, named for Baltimore's sister city in Japan, was opened in 1984. As Baltimore's oldest continuing purveyor of uniquely Japanese cuisine, our success is based on a commitment to quality and innovation. Our ingredients come from many sources: the U.S., the Mediterranean, and of course Japan. To assure freshness, everything we serve is rigorously inspected by Japanese-trained sushi chefs who constantly monitor quality. rnrnWe combine tradition with creativity and offer many items that are exclusive to Kawasaki. New Kawasaki inventions are added weekly so please ask your server to discuss the day's unique offerings. rnrn- From Kawaski website

The Red House Tavern, formerly Cardwell's Tavern, is located on the corner of Leakin and Essex street in Canton. We will offer afordable drinks in a comfortable enviroment. We also offer live entertainment free for the most part, something rarely found in the Baltimore area. Our room is stocked with three 42" inch plasma TV's with high definition. So whether you are looking to see a good band or watch the game The Red House Tavern has something to offer everyone. Don't forget to take a look at our menu, our kitchen has some great stuff to offer. Still not impressed? The Red House Tavern is home to the most "pee-shy friendly bathrooms" in Baltimore and we have the best toilet paper in town too! - from Red House Tavern myspace

"While a good percentage of Matthew's customers just stop in to pick up their orders, eating in the dining room is something you should try at least once. The walls include maps of Italy, the floor is linoleum and the service is excellent. The latter is impressive considering waitresses usually are the ones who have to take care of carryout customers as well as those dining in. After several visits we still haven't figured out crowd patterns, since some nights the place is full (often with Baltimore's finest) and on other nights we were the only patrons. The menu consists of pasta, subs and salads as well as the featured pies. Many customers split a salad as an appetizer while waiting for their pizza. We can't speak for the quality of the pasta and sandwiches because the pizza is too big of an attraction to try anything else... ...The pizzas are like no other in Baltimore. The menu promises that the crust and sauce are freshly made every day, and the flavor certainly makes that statement believable. The crust has a flavor all its own and is almost an inch thick. The sauce is chunky, and isn't so seasoned that you can't enjoy the flavor of the tomatoes. The pizzas come in Original, which includes sauce but no cheese; Traditional, with tomatoes and a blend of cheeses; Popular, featuring tomatoes and mozzarella; Both Cheeses, which means tomatoes and grated parmesan and mozzarella cheeses; and the Great White with cheese, sweet onions and no tomatoes. While the pizzas are just fine on their own, you can top them off with a great selection of toppings, including green stuffed olives, portabella mushrooms, and, for slightly more cash, roma sausage, homemade meatballs or shrimp. There are also two specialty pies. The Crab Pie features backfin crabmeat, your choice of cheese and onions. Anna's Stuffed Pie is stuffed with provolone and your choice of prosciutto, capicola or salami, then topped with mozzarella cheese. Desserts aren't done in-house, but it's hard to argue with cheesecake from the Cheesecake Factory and Vaccaro's cannoli to finish off a superb meal. Matthew';s also has a small but good selection of beer and wine to accompany your pizza." Review by Colleen M. Martin, Baltimoresun.com

"This tiny Mexican eatery is a shrine to things gone but not forgotten--the Colts, Baltimore-brewed National Bohemian beer, a winning Orioles team and, of course, Elvis. A nearly life-sized statue of the King greets customers at the door. The multi-colored bulbs that dangle over the tables add to the funky ambience but do little to illuminate the memorabilia-crammed walls. Expect to wait for a table, but with margaritas served in hubcaps, time passes quickly. Nacho Mamas may never be confused with a genuine south-of-the-border cantina, but it serves huge portions of tasty Mexican-style comfort food, including over-sized burritos and sizzling fajitas. Creativity trumps authenticity here. The spinach salad's pungent bite of feta is tempered by smoky roasted red peppers and a smooth avocado vinaigrette. The creamy, jalapeno-spiked crab dip gives a nod to the homeland but packed with backfin crab, this treat's also got localization." - Review from Citysearch.com