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Restaurant Reviews for Red Maple - Baltimore

Red Maple - Baltimore

930 North Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21201

Since opening in December 2001, red maple has become the place in Baltimore to experience the modern lounge vibe. Exotic cocktails, Asian inspired tapas and mod-lounge sounds echoing off of a unique retro-modern architecture are the products of our passion for creating this vibe. Located in the historic and cultural district of Mt. Vernon, red maple offers a critically acclaimed fare, resident and guest djs and an atmosphere that will lounge you deep into the night.

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Price: $30 and under
Parking: Private Lot
Cross Street:

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Average Diner Rating
Overall Rating		3.4 out of 5 (38 Reviews)

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

Summary of Special Features

Diners classify this restaurant as:

hot spot (17)
vibrant bar scene (17)
good for groups (12)
late-night find (11)
romantic (8)
fit for foodies (7)
neighborhood gem (5)
special occasion (5)
notable wine list (3)
great for outdoor dining (2)

Red Maple - Baltimore Reviews List

Overall Rating

(Good)

"Wasn't what I was expecting. It is more of a "night spot" that happens to offer decent "small plates." If you are a young person meeting others for drinks, it might be great. I was looking for a dining experience, so I ended up "trying to flexible." Atmosphere was "hip," (if that word is still used) but seating was uncomfortable if you are late middle age like me. Ordered 3 small plates. Two were very good, and one was so-so. Parking is limited, so expect to pay in this neighborhood. I wish them well, but I won't be back."

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/25/2010

(review submitted 03/01/2010)

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Review 2 for Red Maple - Baltimore

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"I searched Open Table for find a reservation for Valentine's Day, and got an early evening reservation at Red Maple. We were not dissapointed. We had great service, and our waiter made excellent recommendations from the pre fix menu for the holiday. The food was an excellent mix of flavors and presentation. The Mango Lime Fool for dessert was a more than adequate serving, but you were still tempted to lick the glass clean. (One more glass of the sparkling Antoinette wine, and I might have!) The atmosphere was a cool lounge feel, but without being pretentious. Great place for both a romantic date (go early to get a primo seat by one of the fireplaces) or with a group to share small plates and enjoy the music."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/14/2010

(review submitted 02/16/2010)

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Review 3 for Red Maple - Baltimore

Overall Rating

(Poor)

"My girlfriend & I were very excited to visit Red Maple during Restaurant Week as we had both heard very good things. We were crushed when we received a call confirming our reservation and ALSO telling us that they were NOT participating in Restaurant Week the night of our planned visit. With no real explanation other than "we are participating on the weekend" we DID NOT since the Restaurant Week offering was the driving force behind us trying Red Maple. I can say I do not remember this being spelled out in their bio in the Restaurant Week list of participants, but it may have been, if that's the case I'll take the blame.

Needless to say this has left us with a bad taste in our mouth and will influence the possibility of us going there"

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Poor)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/03/2010

(review submitted 02/07/2010)

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Review 4 for Red Maple - Baltimore

Overall Rating

(Fair)

"My friends and I went for restaurant week. Upon arriving they told us they were only doing the restaurant week special on the weekends. Our waiter went missing for long periods of time and it wasn't crowded. Red Maple definitely does not live up to its hype. I will not be going again!"

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Fair)
Service		(Poor)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/03/2010

(review submitted 02/07/2010)

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Review 5 for Red Maple - Baltimore

Overall Rating

(Good)

"This place has a great ambiance and some neat cocktails, but the food leaves a lot to be desired! Moreover, it was supposed to be participating in the Baltimore Restaurant Weeks, but when we arrived, we were disappointed to learn that, for some undisclosed reason, they had decided NOT to participate in the second week (although they were still listed on the Baltimore Restaurant Week website). :-("

Food		(Fair)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/02/2010

(review submitted 02/03/2010)

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Review 6 for Red Maple - Baltimore

Overall Rating

(Fair)

"We were not impressed, dined during restaurant week and were very disappointed with the quality and small portions of the food. Some of the wait staff was rude and the seating was uncomfortable."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene

Food		(Fair)
Ambiance		(Fair)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/29/2010

(review submitted 01/31/2010)

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Review 7 for Red Maple - Baltimore

Overall Rating

(Good)

"The food was decent, but nothing special. I also thought it was a little presumptuous to add a 20% tip to the bill for our party of 4."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/29/2010

(review submitted 01/31/2010)

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Review 8 for Red Maple - Baltimore

Overall Rating

(Good)

"After sending back the first martini for too much vermouth and having a corrected one, the next ordered was just like the first - and we were seated across from the bar!

We were disappointed that the only menu available was the Restaurant Week higher-priced one ($35.10) and not the regular tapas menu.

Some stalls in ladies room had light burned out."

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/27/2010

(review submitted 01/31/2010)

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Review 9 for Red Maple - Baltimore

Overall Rating

(Fair)

"This is a very pretty restaurant and clearly aims for a hip demographic - which is not me. But I expected the food to be better - we went early on a Wed. night and while the service was outstanding the food was unremarkable. I wouldn't go again. I would recommend it to someone looking for a noisy trendy bar scene with dancing."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, late-night find, hot spot

Food		(Fair)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/27/2010

(review submitted 01/31/2010)

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Review 10 for Red Maple - Baltimore

Overall Rating

(Fair)

"This is a spot that I would only consider for after work drinks. I did not like the seating, the menu or the decor. A little to minimalist."

Food		(Fair)
Ambiance		(Fair)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/28/2010

(review submitted 01/30/2010)

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Review 11 for Red Maple - Baltimore

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Love the Red Maple. The food was delicious, the ambiance inviting and the service outstanding!"

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/26/2010

(review submitted 01/28/2010)

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Review 12 for Red Maple - Baltimore

Overall Rating

(Fair)

"Portions were TINY. The food was good, but I need a lot more to be satisfied. We actually stopped somewhere else for dinner afterwards...

Music was too loud for all 8 people that were in the entire restaurant when we were there. Drinks were expensive too."

Special Features: good for groups, hot spot

Food		(Fair)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/26/2010

(review submitted 01/28/2010)

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Review 13 for Red Maple - Baltimore

Overall Rating

(Good)

"Red Maple is a really nice location if you are meeting a group for cocktails. It is not however the top choice for having a romantic dinner. Great atmosphere for the young and the young at heart out for a night on the town."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups

Food		(Fair)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/23/2010

(review submitted 01/25/2010)

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Review 14 for Red Maple - Baltimore

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Food was not that great, but the Gypsy band was outstanding, and we had a VERY enjoyable experience!"

Special Features: late-night find

Food		(Fair)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/13/2010

(review submitted 01/23/2010)

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Review 15 for Red Maple - Baltimore

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Very trendy and modern. Stylish. Modern interior, DJ, and a cretive menu wich you pick out small plates of different dishes.Low seats and tables, maybe a little unconfortable seating but that is what gives it the "lounge look". I will come back."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, late-night find, hot spot

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/02/2010

(review submitted 01/05/2010)

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Review 16 for Red Maple - Baltimore

Overall Rating

(Good)

"Went on a Sunday night which just so happened to be "Hip Hop" night. Food was good / fun. Service was there when you needed. The place was a total scene starting around 9:30PM or so. BEST PART: Open Bar from 21:00-22:00!!!!!!!!!!!!"

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, special occasion, hot spot

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/20/2009

(review submitted 12/24/2009)

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Review 17 for Red Maple - Baltimore

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"The menu changed from the last time I ate at Red Maple, but was very happy with the new items. Bacon wrapped fig, almond and Gorgonzola was fabulous. Loved the Lamb burger."

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/05/2009

(review submitted 12/07/2009)

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Review 18 for Red Maple - Baltimore

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Was very impressed with the diversity of the crowd. The place was great and really fun. Only complaint is that the food was not very good. The selection was fun but the delivery and taste fell very short of expectations."

Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, romantic, hot spot

Food		(Fair)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 11/21/2009

(review submitted 12/05/2009)

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Review 19 for Red Maple - Baltimore

Overall Rating

(Poor)

"I did not enjoy my dining experience at this restaurant. It has very uncomfortable lounge seating, not table dining. I felt like I was having dinner in a busy hotel lobby. The restaurant was holding a singles event the night I was there with a friend before the symphony. We were seated right across from a registration table, so we had to dine as singles filed by for the event. It was absolutely awful. Interestingly, this restaurant bar serves no coffee. That's just weird."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Poor)
Service		(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 11/21/2009

(review submitted 12/04/2009)

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Ratings-Only Reviews for Red Maple - Baltimore

Based on the average of (19) ratings-only reviews

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

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