Poets Modern Cocktails & Eats

Jason & Co are always on top of a great experience. We were a group of 7 and we're greeted immediately, seated immediately, and had drink orders promptly afterwards. Food was good, service top-notch, and the personal check-in by Jason was very nice. More...

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Great dinner and great location. The problem was the jazz band. While it is nice to have a quiet jazz combo, in this instance the music was so loud it was impossible to talk at the table until the band took a break. In this case, the music was a negative. More...

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Such great drinks!  Bartender Ronnie makes a fantastic Vesper. However, why...oh why are they decorating with the grossest, most offensive Halloween decor? ! The General Manager, Jason needs to get his act together. It ruins the aesthetic of a beautifully designed bar.  White pumpkins in a tasteful pile behind the bar says, harvest, fall, and class. Try it.  You'll like it. More...

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Everything here is great, awesome atmosphere, cold drinks, good music...but...there are some freaky AF clowns behind the bar that NEED to go. I have a legitimate fear of clowns after watching the OG Stephen Kings It and after seeing these, I really do not know how I am expected to feel safe in the bathtub in my room. 9/10 would stay again without clowns. More...

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Had not expected a jazz combo; space is small so they would have been better placed in adjoining lobby

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Great food and vibe.

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Food is soooo good and the bartenders are amazing  bery cute and tasty cocktails! Pretty decor and super chill vibe. I love it here

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We tried Poet’s for the first time during Restaurant Week. Unfortunately, the restaurant didn’t seem to have a record of our reservation even though we had the Open Table confirmation, so we had to sit at the bar, which turned out fine. It’s nicely decorated inside and the staff was very friendly! The food took quite a while to come (I don’t think they were prepared for how busy restaurant week would be) but was great when it came out! We would definitely go back to try the regular menu! More...

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So close to Enoch Pratt! Great parking. Friendly staff & very comfortable seating. Good food & prices.

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I ordered the mixed green salad with a crab cake. It was delicious. The salad had goat cheese, almonds, mandarin oranges, cranberries, mixed greens and of course crab cakes. Don't miss their happy hour menu being served by the friendliest staff in Bmore. The dining room was tastefully decorated with nice background music. Perfect for the solo traveler or a date night! More...

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Nice setting in a happening boutique hotel in the Mt. Vernon area of Baltimore. We arrived as an event was ending in Poets so we sat at the bar as they transitioned back into restaurant mode. Even with the employees hustling around in the restaurant the atmosphere was comfortable and welcoming. The bartenders were fun and went out of their way to make sure we were happy with our cocktails. We eventually moved to our table for dinner and were likely one of maybe three tables there. Service was adequate and our bartender kept stopping by our table to check on drinks and overall satisfaction. The food was probably a 7 out of 10 overall but nothing to complain about. The atmosphere, staff, quality of food/drink collectively make Poets worth a stop. Particularly if you're bar/restaurant hopping in the Mt. Vernon area. More...

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The service was superb! We gave our daughter her 21st birthday there Memorial Day weekend. We had approximately 25 people in our party. They were able to accommodate all of us with ease. Our server Bryan said there would usually be someone there assisting him but someone wasnt ablento come in. He did an awesome job by himself l! The food was also amazing! There wasnt one thing that was ordered that wasnt delicious! I will definitely be back and refer everyone I know. More...

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It was my birthday dinner. Everything was delicious and the waiter was an absolute sweetheart!

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The manager was nice and helpful in getting us a table at a chair level instead of the high chair table, which was reserved for us initially. Also, breakfast service ended at 11 am, our reserved time. However, they were able to serve us the breakfast. The experience wAs awesome, could have been an awful experience. More...

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Excellent service and food! The cocktails could be a little better overall but we had a great experience!

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We had an excellent server who was gracious, helpful and professional. Pleasant ambience,good drinks and a reasonable wait. Delicious meals that were hot. Good experience,Will definitely be back.Please get your cappuccino machine fixed.Bill More...

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We alway enjoy our time at Poets. Great food, drinks, and service.  The appetizers are the best like the wings

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The most impressive aspect of Poets is the ambiance. In addition to being an embracing space, the very high ceilings reduce echoes; we didn't hear other table conversations and they didn't hear ours. Our waiter was calm and efficient, so we felt unhurried and comfortable for our meal. The crab dip appetizer was traditionally delicious. My Lexington Market salad was perfectly seasoned and adorned with salmon, shrimp, and crab balls with characteristic flavors. My companion's burger was delightful. Cocktails were interesting, wine was refreshing. The icing on the cake was the free parking at the garage across the street. We look forward to visiting again soon. More...

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The service was wonderful and the food was amazing.

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Great Tuna and crab cakes. Service smooth as always.

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This is my "Go To Place" , quality service, fresh tasty food and good atmosphere. This is a nice hidden gem in Baltimore.

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We had a large late-night after-theater group, old high-school friends catching up after 30 years. The staff seated us in the library, which was lovely, as we could talk and laugh. The service staff seemed to understand us and were patient while we took forever to get around to looking at menus. One of us had a 12-year-old in tow, and the waiter brought her food long before the rest of ours; that was a sensitive touch. The food itself was great (pears and goat cheese crostini, artichoke dip, crab soup...) We will happily come back. More...

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Good service and good food

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A very hip place to hang out for the early evening. Great cocktails, great food, beautiful decor -- and a great jazz quartet, headed by John Thomas, 6 to 9 pm. $5 parking garage half a block away on Franklin Street. More...

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Food was great. Especially from just picking randomly.

Reviewed on Opentable

Ceasar salad with salmon pretty good

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I wasn't aware that this restaurant was located inside Hotel Indigo when I was invited, but on a Sunday, it was easy to find and parking was available within a block. I came in the morning while the breakfast/brunch menu was still available. I planned on lunch, but we couldn't split between breakfast and lunch at the table, so I was okay with breakfast. The atmosphere of the restaurant is very inviting and comfortable. The decor is amazing as well. There were only a few other parties in the restaurant at the time, so our server was very available and very good at explaining the menu and getting us what we wanted. My friend and I stayed for over 3 hours, and ended up checking out the lunch menu-- but ended up with some dessert drinks (for adults)! I enjoyed the food and the overall vibe, I'm looking forward to coming back for dinner. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

I have been to Poets on many occasions and they has a very nice bar that is great for individuals and groups. They have an excellent happy hour. They also have a Jazz Night that is very cool as well. The crab dip and Ribeye were tasty and delightful. The bartenders make amazing cocktails. It has a Miami/South Beach kind of vibe. It's only a few blocks from the Inner Harbor/The Charm'tastic Mile in historic Mt. Vernon. More...

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Had a quick cocktail before going to dinner at Cazbar. Blackberry Smash was on point!  Waiter greeted us immediately with a smile and great banter throughout.  Beautiful room, comfy seating and a good vibe. Recommend! More...

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Lexington market salad is the best... so good! Love this place! Great ambiance and wonderful food.. Very low key but worth every buck

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This is the perfect spot for lunch or a light evening meal. The burgers and sliders are delicious.

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We came in as a group of 3 co-workers for restaurant week lunch. The curried vegetable soup was delicious, the Maryland crab soup was delicious. The Lexington Market salad was beyond our wildest expectations! There was so much protein in that salad, it was VERY satisfying for all three of us! Yes, we all ordered the same thing. More...

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Not the best burger, not the best martini, but an enjoyable experience nonetheless. Fare was good (if not memorable); service was prompt, friendly and efficient; and the room—really a large lobby bar in the Hotel Indigo—is delightfully airy, light and spacious. More...

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One of the best steaks I have ever had and I’ve had from some of the best. Great ambiance, nice vibe.

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I met Kim before coming here and she recommended I check it out so my mom and I came for brunch. Kim greeted us instantly when we came in and was super kind as she was before. When I say the service here is excellent, the servers constantly came to make sure we were alright.  It was a rainy day but the energy was so cheeky and cheery. My BBQ burger was great as well as the fries. The presentation was so good as well. I wish I'd had my graduation dinner here since the ambiance is so great and there's definitely room. More...

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Walking from the Walters Art Gallery, looking for a nice place to relax. Came across this place and couldn't have been more perfect!  Classy, cool with a great vibe. Anthony served me and was most considerate. Have great advice on food, drink and walkability to the Inner Harbor. You won't go wrong stopping in for a bite and a drink! More...

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I live and work in the neighbor and was looking for a place to get a cocktail and watch the Sunday night barbell game. I wondered in randomly over a year ago and continually go back. John is usually my bartender and he's awesome. We chat about baseball when he has a chance. Also, he makes the best gin martinis in Baltimore. Go see him! More...

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Nice bartenders nice wait staff killer happy hour deals and awesome drinks. Best bourbon selection in town, live jazz on Thursday all around great experience.

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Someone took me here for my birthday and I must say it was delicious. I ordered the Lexington market salad. The salad was amazing. I loved the ambiance. I cannot wait to go back! More...

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So I came here on a whim since I was going to be in the area for the day and I was very impressed! This restaurant is located inside of Indigo hotel and I had to say it has a great vibe. There were plush chairs scattered throughout the dining room area along with a very nice looking bar in the back. Upon walking in, the waiter greeted and seated me very quickly and was very friendly and attentive. Once I sat down, I ordered the "Lexington Market Salad" and a glass of Riesling. The salad was AMAZING, the blackened shrimp was cooked really well, the salmon was amazing as well as the crab cakes. The salad looked so good that the company I was with took one look and ordered the same thing! Afterwards, I ordered the "Blackberry cocktail" (I cannot remember the official name of the drink), however this was equally as good. My only gripe that I had with my experience here is that towards the end, our waiter sort of disappeared. I felt like he continued to be attentive towards an elder couple but then after a while dropped the ball on us. Overall, it was a great experience though and even with this one complaint, I would still come back as the food and service was very good! More...

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Thank you so much to the staff for help

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The manager went out of her way to accommodate our party, the server was fantastic, food was very good!

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Drag brunch is always a blast!

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I decided to try this spot with a girlfriend and we loved the decor and ambiance. She decided on the Avocado and Crab salad with vegetable soup as an appetizer. I chose the Lexington Market Salad which had an abundance of seafood (salmon, shrimp, with crab cake) incorporated into a traditional Caesar. Our server Anthony was superbly attentive and gave great descriptions of each entree. There was a slight issue with flies, but we will certainly visit this venue again. More...

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I picked this place because it was easy, as in "close to my hotel room" but was pleasantly surprised in the quality, atmosphere, price, and service. The crab cakes are amazing. So is the carrot cake. I recommend them both. Great place to just sit with a cocktail and take in some conversation too. Lots of parking across the street as well. More...

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