Rec Pier Chop House

The restaurant experience was absolutely memorable - a true 5 star restaurant to compliment the hotel. Considering the price you’d pay in famous franchise steakhouses, their steaks feel like a bargain for the service and the overall vibe. I had a NY strip, which was one of the best steak but not the most expensive steak I had. My husband tried a lamb steak, which really impressed him. Our server maintained friendly professionalism, kept every interaction genuine and authentic, and checked upon us at appropriate intervals. Definitely one of a kind, high-end restaurant designed to appeal affluent customers.

Ehh the restaurant food is ok the menu is pretty plain. The environment, location and service is what makes this restaurant shine. The price point is on the higher end and I feel that's based on the location. This place is good to take clients, or have a work dinner or any situation where your company is paying the bill.

Our family decided to revisit the gospel brunch for Easter after really enjoying it for Easter in 2022. This time we were extremely disappointed. Brunch is $100pp and at that price point the level of service is severely lacking. We were greeted and seated quickly however I had to track down the hostess to clean the food crumbs from the stained and worn bench seats before we sat down in our Easter dress. We then used our own cloth napkins to dry the wet seats ourselves. The waiter was aloof and we had to ask to order drinks and see a drink menu. The teens with us were never given any offer of non alcoholic options and instead only had water. The buffet food was lukewarm and not hot. The offering was extremely limited and without a single fish or seafood option. We arrived at 1:30PM. When we went for seconds at ~2:00PM a number of the already limited food options such as the prime rib and deviled eggs had not been replenished. Those items would not be returned to the buffet so we did not even get to try them. Dessert was an assortment of defrosted petite fours and not much more than an after thought. The coffee at the coffee station was cold and as the hour waned the food stations were not well-maintained. Serving utensils were left in food servers and fruit station was scattered and not replenished. The entertainment was good but the restaurant has severely declined in quality since our last visit. The cost demands a higher standard of care for food quality and customer service. Lastly, having enjoyed crab claws and oysters two years ago , brunch on Baltimore harbor with no seafood at this price feels like a scam. This Easter brunch for our family was disappointing at best.

Listen Listen Listen!!! When I tell you I felt like Royalty. That's exactly what I felt like once I walked in. A nice gentleman escorted me to the elevator. We went up to a floor, the seating was incredible. The ambience was peaceful and magically beautiful. My wait staff was there with me every step of the way through this four course meal. The restrooms were so clean and almost seemed like they belonged in a palace. I'll definitely be back within the next month. 💖💖💖

Wonderful ambiance..beautiful restaurant..superior service! The staff along with Managment are top notch! This was an experience that my family and I will never forget!

Came for Father’s Day, I thought they were still doing the gospel brunch, but unfortunately they weren’t! I was a little disappointed, but the food didn’t disappoint. The bloody Mary’s had real crab in it and is spicy… yum!!! The Maryland crab Benedict my parents enjoyed along side the russet potatoes. I had the burger which was good. Valet parking was available but even with the validation it was $28! This is definitely upscale so don’t come if you not willing to spend the bucks. Brunch came out to $200

We had a great experience here! The food was amazing and the service was excellent. We had such a wonderful time exploring the other areas of the building as well! Thanks for making my birthday date night such a wonderful time!

This restaurant is located inside the Pendry Hotel in Baltimore. From the entrance to the restaurant the decor is beautiful (went during the Holiday Season) the staff was welcoming from the valet to the hostess. Since I arrived before their 5pm evening open I sat at the bar and had an espresso martini and my friend had their “improved”French 75 . When it was time for dinner I ordered as the appetizer their AC Meatballs , the meatballs were good the sauce and the ricotta blended together very well. I recommend you ask for bread to scoop up the delicious sauce. For my entree I ordered the Linguine FINI. It’s a pasta dish with lump crab meat and jalapeños on top of a creamy spicy almost like vodka sauce. Our server Jaylah (sorry if I spelled your name wrong) was very helpful and knowledgeable about the food. I recommend you treat yourself (or a few friends) and check out this restaurant.

Rec Pier is the perfect location for date night, birthday dinner, or dinner on the Harbor for your first Baltimore visit! Sitting right on the harbor in the Sagamore Pendry offers rustic vibes with Italian cuisine. Service was pretty good! The table had drinks, an app and we shared 2 dinner entrees. The espresso martini was not made with Baileys but it was delicious. My friend said her Fancy Lemon Drop was delicious! For starters, we ordered the Sheep's Milk Ricotta-amazing! 10/10! So much so we ate all of our bread and another server offered more bread. The whipped ricotta topped with hot honey was the perfect blend of sweet and savory! For dinner we orders the NY strip and the Linguini Fini. The linguine fini was served with fresh jalapeños. That garnish really took the dish over the edge. The crab meat was great as well. The steak was good but it lacked a seasoning or sauce so we ended up ordering a chimichurri sauce to spruce it up. But , it definitely could have used a steak seasoning for additional flavor. After dinner, we ended the night with lattes and they were honestly perfect! The overall experience was great. Also, I'm not sure if the valet was for both the restaurant and the hotel but there is valet. I was lucky enough to find parking nearby but that's definitely something to consider. Overall, I'd give it 4 out of 5 stars!

A Birthday Dinner to Remember at Rec Pier Steakhouse! I celebrated my birthday at Rec Pier Steakhouse, and it couldn't have been a better choice! From the moment I walked in, I was captivated by the atmosphere--a perfect blend of masculine, rustic charm with an elegant twist. The décor and ambiance truly set the stage for a memorable night. The staff went above and beyond to make me feel special, with thoughtful touches that added to the celebration. Every detail, from the attentive service to the expertly crafted dishes, felt like it was designed to elevate the experience. It was the ideal setting for a special occasion, and I couldn't have asked for a better way to celebrate. If you're looking for a place that combines sophistication with warmth and attention to detail, Rec Pier Steakhouse at the Pendry Hotel is a must-visit!

The restaurant is beautiful. The service was great!! With that, the food I ate was just average. Not bad, but just not worth the price and didn't leave me with the feeling of needing to come back for anything I ate. I got the branzino entree and a side of broccolini. Whatever green substance the fish was covered in really wasn't needed and actually took away from the dish in my opinion. My broccolini was not hot, almost cold, but sending it back would have left my entree to get cold while waiting , so I just dealt with it. It was pretty tasty regardless. I expect more when paying fine dining prices, and this place didn't do it for me. The complimentary birthday dessert was a nice touch though!

The rigatoni rigati is the best pasta dish I've ever had - hands down. It also paired very well with the espresso martini. This place was the perfect dinner for a girls night out and the location is amazing for easy access to other Fells Point bars after dinner.

People used to tell me the Pendry Hotel brunch was amazing - I finally went with a few girlfriends over Father's Day, and it was average at best. Rec Pier Chop House is the name of the restaurant inside the Pendry. The coffee was good, which I always appreciate, and the espresso martini was smooth. The service was fine, I think there were more hostess than waitresses. My favorite bite was the Cesar salad - the lettuce was crisp and I loved the egg shavings. This was also the brunch where we paid ode to the potatoes. The potatoes that came with the Benedict was crispy and soft and the fries were also perfect. The crab Benedict was fine, the egg wasn't runny which helped in sharing. The frittata was dry but I did love the goat cheese and veggies, and to be honest I thought the table was dirty when I walked in! Price wise, not bad for a hotel. I would come back just for the Cesar salad, everything else was average, but not bad.

Came here for the first time for a girl's brunch and honestly, for the price, I was hoping for better. To note: The Rec Pier Chop House is located inside the Pendry- a swanky hotel and in a prime location so just beware that you will spend a pretty penny dining here. Coffee was solid- I got an Americano and it was lovely. We ordered the hot honey ricotta and the Caesar for starter and both were really yummy. For mains, we ordered the frittata, the Chesapeake crab cake Benedict, and the waffles. The frittata was dry and not very flavorful- I'd give that a miss. The Benedict and waffle were just okay, nothing special but better than the frittata by far. I did also order a side of truffle fries which were amazing but I had a hard time with the $16 price tag on them. It's a beautiful restaurant on the water so for ambiance, it was great. Our server was attentive and took care of us. I was just a little bummed the quality of the food didn't quite warrant the price tag.

I ordered a cute little drink at this establishment! It's so cute and STUNNING INSide! I will be back to stay at the hotel cause this hotel is Luxurious.

Celebrated a birthday here excited for luxury service and great steak! We were surprised to learn that the full dining room is not open every week night, so when we arrived on a Monday we were seated at the lounge area of the dining room with an abbreviated menu. The hotel itself is beautiful, with luxurious decor, picturesque scenery, and exquisite service. Prepare to dress up and spend some money, but it was worth it for this celebratory meal. When we mentioned we were celebrating a birthday, our server brought out some free champagne glasses which started the meal off nicely! They made exceptional espresso martinis, and the food did not disappoint either. We started with the calamari appetizer which was a bit spicy but the perfect amount of crunch! The pork chop entree was well seasoned and filling. The filet was delicious, but be advised it came a La carte, so we ordered broccolini on the side. Overall, would highly recommend this spot for a date night. Maybe try the weekend for the full dining room experience.

I'd been to the bar in the Pendry before, but never ate in the restaurant until today - brunch for my friend's birthday. We were a little early and our table wasn't ready just yet, which was fine. We sat at the bar until the hostess came to seat us. After we were seated, it's like three different people approached us to take our orders. We hadn't had time to look at the menu any of the times and we asked for more time to review the menu. Then it seemed to take 30 minutes before anyone came back to take our order. I ordered the burger and changed the fries that usually come with to broccolini. My friend got pancakes and bacon. While we waited for the food to arrive, which, spoiler alert, took some time, I finished my drink and my water. No one stopped by the table to refill my water nor remove the dirty glasses. When the food finally came out, I asked for a water refill. We weren't offered any additional beverages before we left. Ok, my meal looked WONDERFUL. Sooo much broccolini! And the burger, while small had cheese AND bacon. I was ready! The burger was delightful, super tasty and flavorful. The broccolini was good too, but was more firm than I prefer. Overall, I like the look and feel of the place (the view from the front will distract you from conversation), and the food tastes great, but the service was super slow and neglectful. For the price you pay here, that needs to improve.

My girlfriends and I stopped by for some after-dinner drinks, and it did not disappoint. The moment you enter the hotel, it feels like you've stepped into a different part of Baltimore with modern but classy decor. Our drinks were delicious, but the espresso martini stood out as our favorite. We didn't try any food, but we did see the case of meat dry-aging, and decided that we'll definitely have to return for dinner. The lounge area is wonderful to hang out, and they also have an outdoor area which is beautifully adorned with greenery and even a champagne vending machine.

The Rec Chop steakhouse at the Sangamore Pendrey Hotel is absolutely a gem in Fells Point. The hospitality, service, quality of food are superb across the board. I am quite impressed with their lunch price fixed menu, offering both carnivorous and vegetarian selections making it is a solid deal for everyone. I am especially a fan of their 7 oz. sirloin steak dish. You need to come check out Rec Pier Chop House!

Was in Baltimore for all girls birthday weekend celebration and we stayed in the Sagamore Pendry. My daughter booked reservations for the chop House prior to going to concert at arena. When we arrived our table was awaiting our arrival. It was a perfect location in front of the beautiful picture windows across the front of the restaurant. Our server and the staff were all very friendly and welcoming. Our server took a few pictures for us and suggested different drinks appetizers and entrees as well as special for the evening. Everyone in the group have been there before except for me so it took me awhile to get through their very extensive menu. I found several items I wanted to try and so we did just that ordering a little bit of everything. Everyone enjoyed their drinks and appetizers. Our food took a little longer coming out however when it arrived it was very hot in temperature and extremely tasty. I had the pasta that had the crab meat with jalapenos and bread crumbs. The ambiance is very beautiful to include the fixtures furniture even down to the dishes. I enjoy detail and was pleased that this establishment also took pride in details as well. I will definitely be back when visiting Baltimore!

We love coming here for special occasions because this is really such a special restaurant. The interiors are beautiful, the staff is attentive, and you are right in the middle of beautiful Fells Point. Drinks are delicious, pastas are fresh and the mains are out of this world!

If you are expecting good service and a reasonable wait time do not come here. The menu selections are extremely limited as well and everything is a la carte. When we arrived there was a couple on one side of us and a group of guys on the other side. We thought they were just chatting after finishing up their food. No, they were still waiting on their food! I believe it was about 35 minutes before they received their food 'after' we were seated. The $70 well done steak that was ordered arrived with pink meat and no steak knife. It was replaced with a charbroiled steak that was 5% still pink. The 'jumbo' cocktail shrimp was the size of medium cooked shrimp from Wegmans. "Let's say something is jumbo so we can stick a $25 price tag on it for (4) shrimp." The potatoes lacked seasoning. Our waitress with the braids kept forgetting things we asked for. Legend has it she still has the steak sauce that was requested. Unbeknownst to me, the bottle of moscato d'asti was $77. That sweet 'wine cooler'was NOT worth the price. We will never come here again and will return to The Ruxton restaurant instead where I found the service and food exceptional.

Great location with valet parking & street parking options. Fancy ambience with lounging areas before you enter the restaurant also outside in the garden. Foods came out pretty tasty: steak cooked to how we ordered, beef tartare was fresh but can be chopped a bit finer. Cocktails were smooth but bit over priced. Our server was good, but not as attentive as I hoped. Lucky we were not in any rush that night.

This restaurant and the hotel it's in are gorgeous, definitely a comfy luxury vibe- with a beautiful large window to see Fells Point, and a beautiful garden and water view on the other side. The service was great and they were very attentive. We came on a Monday night to celebrate some good news, but we were a bit a disappointed to find they had a very limited menu on monday & tuesday evening, so there was none of the pastas. We got the calamari for our appetizer. I got the burger, which was actually one of the better burgers I've had in Baltimore. My Fiancé got the lamb and a side of potatoes. His lamb was very delicious and tender, but the potatoes weren't very flavorful and we didn't really enjoy them. Overall, the ambiance and service is great, and the food is pretty good. I just don't think the prices of the food match the quality of it. I do think I'd go again though and it is a good spot for an occasion.

Meh. While the Sagamore Pendry is a beautiful spot in the heart of Fells, the experience at their restaurant is to be desired. We booked a reservation for NYE because we wanted a low key romantic dinner, and they were advertising live music and a champagne toast at midnight. For a restaurant charging ~$18 a cocktail and ~$30+ for entrees, there is a certain level of service and experience that you expect, that unfortunately Rec Pier Chop House does not provide. First, the bar area is apparently open to the public, and there is no dress code enforced, so it was kind of weird wanting an upscale dining experience surrounded by drunk people in NFL jerseys coming from the game. Also, the bar is in the middle of the restaurant, and when we arrived we were seated in the front. When the live music started, it was on the opposite side of the restaurant so we could not see (and could barely hear) at all. Womp. (Also side note, the music was a little weird... they were playing Christmas music like Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer 6 days after Christmas.) Anyways, the service was just okay--nothing exceptional at all. The food was also just okay--we had the sheep's milk ricotta and split the linguini fini. The cocktails were also... just okay. I'm sensing a theme here. When it got to 5 minutes to midnight, the servers began passing out flutes of champagne, and one we received was completely flat. Overall, just a disappointing experience for what we expected to be an upscale evening out. There are literally so many other great spots in Baltimore that offer a better service, food, and ambiance experience at the same (or even better) price point!

Giving the hotel restaurant any star is generous. Let me break down my experience. 1. Room service - hair in the broccoli - asked for if they could make the fries without truffle, they said yes. The fries came with truffle - ordered the market salad. They were out of piave. They asked if I would like two other options of cheese. I selected one, they charged me $10 2. Ordered from the late night menu, a salad and a club sandwich - club sandwich bread was stale and the ingredients weren't fresh 3. Breakfast - ordered a waffle, no berries with a side of bacon and bottle flat water - the glass has lipstick on it - the waffle had the berries I requested not to be on there - the bacon came came with herbs and garlic. I asked the waitress if they cook the bacon with anything. She said it's grease, I said there garlic and herbs on here. You would think that a hotel of this caliber would have better standards, and better quality of food. I would not recommend this place under any circumstances

An exceptional dining experience with perfectly prepared steaks, friendly attentive service & the backdrop of the incredible vibe of Fells Point!

This restaurant located in the Pendry hotel is really done up well. The decor especially during the holidays is an added treat. The food and cocktails here are always top notch. I've been here several times but had always just grabbed a cocktail and hadn't eaten. This time we decided to grab brunch and it didn't disappoint.

The restaurant is a beautiful, relaxing venue. The service overall was very attentive by Tyler, but the food just doesn't match nor do the prices. If I'm paying this kind of money, I want table cloths, stem glassware and some more. $200 for three people and no alcoholic beverages is ridiculous for this place. If I do come back, it will be for the meatball appetizer and the Caesar salad which were good, but the main course of the orecchiette pasta and salmon were disappointing. The salmon was small and overcooked with white tears coming out and the orecchiette lacked flavor. My family member did like the crab cake, but was expecting to get two for $35 and not one. I don't know that I will be back.

Wonderful birthday celebration dinner. We were seated promptly by a very welcoming host. Our server was excellent. Our table started with the meatball, tuna crudo and the roasted beets. Highly recommend the meatball, moist with a delicious tomato sauce, would order this with pasta if it were an option! I liked the tuna crudo, fresh tuna plated with a light flavorful citrus. Two entrees stood out-the sausage orecchiette and the branzino,which was crispy skinned with tail on. This Thursday night, the restaurant was about 1/3 full, the bar was busy with Happy Hour activity. We tried the pistachio cake, with the vanilla gelato and olive oil, perfect dessert! After your meal, take a walk thru the lobby, stroll the open atrium and sit by pool. Enjoy the harbor view!

Not a fair review. Stopped in for WiFi. Tried a barrel aged Sagamore Rye available only here and got work done while being treated well and left alone to work. Comfortable. Fancy. And the people are nice. Didn't try the food. Will come Back for the brussel sprouts at the bar. Views from the back of the hotel are amazing!!

Had dinner for valentines at rec pier tonight! The restaurant itself is really beautiful and connected to the pendry hotel. Although the restaurant can be a little pricey, the food was all quite good and portions were big enough for me to have leftovers! Damien, our server, was very attentive and provided kind service! He even ran outside in the rain to give me my purse that I forgot! Oops! Overall, I recommend this spot for a special occasion or date night!

We are here, while staying over in the hotel, and didn't have any issues getting a table without a reservation. The restaurant itself is just as gorgeous as the hotel itself. We were seated facing the window, and they had lovely lights and the giant wreath up for the holidays. The lighting was dim and really set a mood for a date night. We got the truffle fries, meatballs, ricotta, and mushroom ragu. All the plates were much larger than we anticipated, so you definitely get your money's worth. Everything came out very hot, and we really enjoyed the flavor in everything. Would definitely go back whenever we are in the area.

I was very disappointed in my experience at the Gospel Brunch. The brunch was advertised as having the restaurant's "most entertaining gospel choir" this season. There was no choir and barely any live gospel. The "host," as she called herself, sang a couple gospel songs during my two hour dining experience, but the remainder of the entertainment was a jazz saxophonist or a DJ. That was a huge disappointment. My husband and I were very much looking forward to the choir, especially on Easter Sunday. Also, the price for the brunch was practically hidden. There was an entire web page dedicated to the brunch, but there was no mention of the higher price. The price was two to three additional clicks away on a page that many viewers would not see if they didn't select the small "i" next to the reservation time. Even our waiter didn't know the correct price. When he was explaining the brunch to us upon arrival, he said it was $75. Towards the end of our meal, he came to the table to explain that he just found out the price was increased for Easter. Why have an entire page about the brunch and not include the price if it's different from the regular price. I can only believe this was intentional since it would have been so easy to include a sentence about the price on that very viewable page. The food was okay, but not worth $75, much less $95. I also emailed the manager twice about my concerns, and he never even bothered to return the email. Poor experience all around.

We came to celebrate our wedding anniversary, and Rec Pier did not disappoint. The food was quite good: based on the pictures I took -since my memory about exact details is bad- my husband had the ribeye, I got the paccheri and en eggplant dish. The ambiance was luxurious, and our server was very pleasant and kind, so kind that several minutes after we left he called my phone to say I had left my bracelet on my seat; it had slid off when I took my sweater off! Thank goodness the restaurant had our phone number, it pays to make phone reservations!

We arrived 25 minutes prior to our reservation on a Friday night and choose valet parking, which I was surprised it was only $20. We notified the host stand of our arrival and we're still seated immediately. Our server, I believe they said Chris was their name was awesome. Very attentive, not intrusive, helpful ordering tips...everything you're looking for when enjoying a nice celebratory dinner. The sommelier was also extremely helpful with wine education and Italy tips for an upcoming trip. Megan, the manager also stopped by after we got our food to check in. Fantastic service. It was our Anniversary so we were greeted with sparkling wine upon our seating which was a great way to start the meal. Our seats were overlooking the busy Baltimore street which I loved because it really gives you so much to look at. We ordered the following: -Burrata- smooth and creamy, fresh and well balanced with citrus and crusty bread. I didn't expect to like the citrus as much as I did. It was perfect. -Roasted oysters reminded me of mussels in wine sauce. Very fresh, very well seasoned, A+++ -Lamb chops with the bone marrow compliment- stop me in my tracks. Perfectly cooked, complex and comforting flavors. Salty and tender, buttery and delicious. Overall the best tasting dish to me in the meal -Rockfish- another solid option. The sauces were so complimentary. The mint was unexpected, but the great balancer of the dish. It made it light and kept me going back for just another bite. -Broccolini- the roasted garlic was perfect, but I wasn't a fan of the broccolini. The stems were too hard and it was the only lackluster item in the entire meal. -lemon sorbet was brought to end our meal. Light and complex in flavor a great closer to a fantastic meal. Worth every penny. We had a fantastic night and our experience was top notch. One to remember! Thank you!!

Beautiful decor with exposed brick and large windows facing the charming cobblestone streets of Fells Point. Walking distance to many cafes, restaurants, and dessert spots. We enjoyed the steak tartare, polenta, lamb bolognese pasta, and garganelli pesto. The menu also includes many cuts of steak, fish, and seafood.

Overall, Rec Pier is "just ok". The space is beautiful, but this restaurant is not the quality or service you'd expect for a Pendry location. This fell way short of the others we've tried. We've visited for lunch, dinner, drinks at different times of year. The menu hasn't changed much in listings since our first visit, but the food items seem to get worse every time. The "farmer's salad" item has been different each time we order it. The first time, it was good. Light, fresh, crunchy, varied. After that, it was so bad... there were random, undisclosed ingredients sitting in it one time, and the next time, it was mostly over-dressed spring mix (very acidic) with no resemblance to the listed menu ingredients. This for $16. One of our friends enjoyed the crabcake, but felt it was overpriced relative to the quality you can find at restaurants on the same street. The ricotta starter was popular and indulgent with honey. Every dinner, service was patchy and a little confused. On our most recent trip, the server was nice enough, but not very professional in terms of knowing the menu well and keeping orders straight. Our drinks were made differently than requested. At one point, we received another table's bill. I think more consistent training on basic manners and timing would help as well. Service in the lounge can be quite rough and delayed. One evening, we came just for dessert, and that was one of the better experiences we've had here. Tiramisu and pistachio cake were both delicious, and that simple order was all correct. We might have had a coffee or tea if I remember. Not rushing back, but often times people in a group want to check it out.

I came here for light dinner and brunch. For dinner I tried the crab cake and the roasted potatoes. They were both okay but I wasn't wowed by either. I do want to give kudos to the bartender because the drinks were on point For brunch I had the French toast, chicken sausage and a mimosa. The mimosa was larger than I am used to (served in a wine glass instead of a champagne flute). You can't really mess up a mimosa so it was fine. The French toast was not very French toasty to me. Good quality bread but I didn't get the feel that it was battered and cooked like other French toast. It just tasted like bread with syrup. Something was missing. And it wasn't hot. Came out quickly and there were barely a handful of people in the restaurant so I don't quite get why it was just warm. The sausage, however, was nice and hot. Overall not the experience I was hoping for but I might give them another try.

I finally had a chance to visit Chop House to celebrate a friend's birthday. It is quite a swanky venue. The interior design screams sophistication and luxury (i.e. get ready to pay). We posted at the bar which was surprisingly quiet on a Wednesday night. Our bartenders, El and Lana were extremely attentive--they'd anticipate the next round before the glasses were empty and our water glasses were always full. Regarding the food prices, they weren't as pricey as I expected--especially after being gouged at places like Bar One. Expect to pay what you would at a nice steakhouse. Regarding food, my companions kept it light and went with brussel sprouts and fries. They tore into them so quickly I couldn't get a photo but they were very pleased. I would love to try the filet next time I'm in a carnivorous mood. The liquor selection is top notch as you'd expect and my guests were very pleased with their cocktails. As usual, I challenged my bartender to make me a mocktail that wasn't just a glorified juice. Lana passed the test by whipping up a rosemary infused concoction which was outstanding. I enjoyed my experience thoroughly and will certainly return.

This is a nice gem. We made a reservation and we were sat at a beautiful table and location. Our service was excellent between cocktails and choosing our wine for dinner. I had the filet mignon which was cooked to perfection and we shared some appetizers and sides including amazing Brussel sprouts and carrots. I'm normally not a vegetable person but these were simply delicious! Highly recommended as I found a few other restaurants in the historical district that had this type of menu. We sure to grab a cocktail and check out the courtyard at the beautiful hotel there.

We are staying at the Sagamore Pendry for the weekend and with the rain we decided to just stay in Saturday night and eat at the on site restaurant. The restaurant is absolutely beautiful, but I started reading the reviews before we went down for dinner and my guard was up. We started out with the Sicilian Caesar and after a couple bites in, realized we were already on a great path forward. For our entrees, my oldest daughter got the filet and loved it. My youngest daughter and I split the ribeye and the rigatoni rigati. The ribeye was cooked perfectly, seasoned even better and they were able to most importantly meld the fat, so that every single piece was delectable. We had the rustic potatoes and wild arugula for our sides. The potatoes were very good and the wild arugula was on point. Finally for dessert we got the Sicilian Pistachio Cake, the tiramisu and both my girls got some gelato. They both seemed to enjoy the gelato. The tiramisu was just ok, although I was just introduced to tiramisu at my friend Jason Forman's house about a year ago and I loved it there. I actually loved it so much I wanted to buy another dog so I could name her Tiramisu. I've had it at probably 5 other Italian restaurants since and it's always been just ok. We went to Forman's again last weekend for dinner and his wife Kimmy made it again for us and it was even better than I remembered a year ago. So all that being said, maybe I don't actually like tiramisu, I just love Kimmy Forman's version of it. And finally finally, the Sicilian Piatachio Cake. Wow! It was up there with Kimmy Forman's Tiramisu. Every bite was better than the last.

Our server Christine was absolutely phenomenal. She was friendly, kind and so helpful with recommendations of all sorts. The rest of the staff, from hosts to food runners to bussers were also just as lovely. Not to mention the food itself was out of this world. We would 10/10 recommend to anyone who is even considering dining here !

Very slo service and not even busy. Waited 30 minutes before finally getting coffee and then another 10 for cream. Staff non caring and loudly clanking dirty plates and glasses. Was served 3 of 4 dishes then waited another 1 mins for other dish. Food was okay but not worth wait and price.

I've been here a few times so a review is needed. I've been here both while staying at the pendry hotel and came here once for a birthday dinner. My first visit here, I tried the pasta dish with lump crab and it was sooo good. I used to think about it often randomly...that's how good it was. The pasta was in a creamy tomato-ish sauce with a little spice, healthy pieces of crab and topped with jalapeños and I think some bread crumbs. The second time I ordered it, it wasn't as good as the first time (which is a bummer) but it was still pretty good. My husband consistently orders and enjoys the ribeye steak. We've also enjoyed the fries, Caesar salad and the drinks. On our last visit, we sat at the bar while we waited and I tried a French 75 and it was delicious! Service was generally okay. The last time we went it was a busy Friday night, but our server was pretty attentive and helpful - though he became less responsive towards the end of our visit. Overall, good food, nice views/scenery (take a walk around the hotel grounds and pool area) and I recommend!

The restaurant is in the Sagamore Pendry hotel. We went there for dinner. We had a drink before dinner in a quiet bar. When we went in we were the only ones there. We were six and sat at the tables. The bartender gave us drink menus. Four people came in and sat at the bar. The bartender then proceeded to take care of them while we sat and waited. It was a good 20 minutes or more before he came and took our order. Very poor service on his part. We moved to the main dining area and were seated promptly. Service there improved significantly. Our food was very tasty. There bread was excellent. They had a good wine list for by the glass. It's an impressive place.

While our food was good, service was great, and ambience was spectacular - for the exorbitant price point, I expect an absolutely seamless, phenomenal, 0 mistake experience, and Rec Pier fell short. This is a very nitpicky review - because we paid $70 for steaks with no sides and an up charge for sauce. We got there about 5 min before our reservation and the host asked if we could wait a few min for him to get our table ready - no problem. Then we go to sit down, and it's set for the wrong number of people? At this price point, there should be ZERO mistakes. We got the winter burrata special as an app, it was delicious, but came with 5 pieces of bread. Really? You couldn't spare... 6? Would recommend burrata. For dinner we each got steak - the petite filet and the ribeye. Both were incredible. But they don't come with a sauce of any kind, it's all an up charge. For a $70+ steak, I think this is sort of ridiculous... the sauce is $3. For $3, I want to take the bottle home. The steak also come with little tomatoes on the side as a garnish, they were room temp/cold... sort of weird to pair w/ a hot steak. I could tell the tomatoes had been sitting out. While I love filet, the ribeye was a standout. It is also pretty big so be prepared! For dessert - we got vanilla gelato, which was actually terrible. Apparently they make it in house and it was icy! Not the way gelato should be. Our waitress was attentive and personable. Overall, we had a lovely time but with the amount we paid, I really am expecting a 5-star experience with no issues at all. For what we paid, this was 3 stars tops. Unless you're in the area and need a steakhouse desperately, Rec Pier is not what Baltimore dining is all about.

I'm traveling to Baltimore from New York, I was reading about the Carne Mare opening and stumbled across another restaurant opening by Andrew Carmellini? In Baltimore no less?! I made a reservation for Rec Pier Chop House which is not too far from my hotel. Andrew Carmellini always chooses these beautiful locations for his restaurants. The Rec Pier Chop House is no exception, a very tastefully decorated space. It kinda gives off a Steak House vibe but it's more sultry when it gets dark. I looked at the drinks and the Yelpers are raving over the Biscotti Old Fashioned. I like my Old Fashioned the Old Fashioned way, don't mess with the formula. But, I put my trust in Andrew Carmellini and his beverage choice to get the pasta party bumpin'. Me personally, it tasted like an Old Fashioned! I didn't taste any biscotti at all. I walked from the Inner Harbor to Fells Point for this one dish, the Linguini Mezzanotte. Freshly made pasta topped with Jumbo Lump Crab and tossed with Jalapeno in a Garlic Tomato Cream Sauce. One word can describe this dish: heavenly From my first bite, this dish had me swooning! The crab is tender and sweet. Each twirl with my fork picked up the fresh pasta that was coated in the cream sauce while I snagged that sweet and delicious Baltimore crab. I guess what has me jazzed about this elevated pasta dish created by chef Carmellini, as a kid growing up in an Italian household in Brooklyn? I wasn't getting freshly made pasta topped with mid atlantic crab. The fanciest was boxed linguine with fresh clams. This dish is way beyond my imagination. I've been to Locanda Verde, this was the most epic Chef Carmellini dish to date. I was talking to my waiter, have you ever met the chef? He said he's here now in the kitchen! I said show me (I was kidding of course) The chef was there making sure all dishes are being executed properly. I am so glad I was able to experience this restaurant while in Baltimore. Chef Carmellini, you knocked this out of the park.

This place has been on our Baltimore food bucket list for quite some time-- so to say I was excited is an understatement! The dining room is very alluring, with dim lighting and a modern interior. Very romantic ambience paired with elegant decor. The waiter suggested the special which included potato gnocchi, fig, ricotta, truffle, and egg yolk. Although I had my qualms, this dish was a perfect marriage of flavors. The sweet ricotta, the savory egg and truffle, and the tart fig perfectly complemented each other. All of these flavors sat comfortably on a pillow of thick, chewy gnocchi. This appetizer was extraordinary! For our main, we ordered the Ribeye and the Filet Mignon. Both of the steaks were tender, juicy, and flavorful-- they were definitely quality meats! The sauces that were paired with the steaks enhanced the flavors and were delicious too. We also split the Crispy Brussel Sprouts and Truffle Parmesan fries for our sides. They were both fairly yummy, but nothing too special! I appreciated how they were incredibly generous with the portions for the sides. They were so big we had a good amount leftover to take home! Overall, this was a decent dining experience. I think you are really paying for the vibes here, as the food was delicious but did not wow either of us. I would recommend coming here for the experience, including the fun mixed drinks and the impeccable service.

We had a wonderful experience at the Rec Pier Chop House inside the Pendry. The service was outstanding, everything explained in detail. Our server explained that the sides were meant to be shared. Our food was fantastic from appetizers to mains, to sides, to dessert. The Caesar salad is wonderful as others have mentioned, three generous servings out of one salad. The atmosphere was delightful. Every person we spoke to was kind and helpful. Every member of our party was very pleased!

A wonderful Italian Chophouse! When Sagamore began renovating this historic landmark years ago, all I could do was hope that in addition to the hotel, that there would be a decent new restaurant. Sagamore Pendry was a delightful addition to Fells Point. The weekend brunch is fantastic. The classic setting is flooded with natural light from the large front bay windows and it feels like you're at a five-star resort. The mimosas and other brunch cocktails are fantastic. Dinner is a great experience. The classic Italian chophouse ambience is accentuated by the warm decor. The dress code is not super strict, as they serve hotel guests and those who come here strictly for the food. You can wear formal wear and feel right at home, or you could be in business casual or fashionable casual wear and feel perfectly at ease. The menu is superb, and honestly there's nothing that isn't well prepared. Use your judgment regarding your level of hunger. The entrées are large portions and the appetizers are decent sized as well.

Girls Night We wanted to dress up and go to a nice restaurant. The Pendry is a beautiful hotel in general so you know the restaurant is going to be just as nice. We had a reservation and was seated right away. The server was very prompt. She took our drink orders and gave us time to view the menu. We started with the gulf shrimp which was huge and good. The sauces they had with it was delicious. We ordered the calamari which was delicious. It had banana peppers which gave it a nice kick. The sauce was a little spicy but nothing crazy. You can tell the calamari was fresh. I then ordered my entree the Linguini Fini, I was disappointed, the pasta had no flavor. It was bland, it was missing a key ingredient Even after adding salt it didn't help. That was my least favorite dish. I would not recommend the pasta. Everything else was great which is why I gave it four stars. I would definitely come here again and order something else.

Okay folks, this was one of the most unusual dining experiences I've had. The food was fabulous, and if I was going just off the food this would be a 5 star review. But the service was close to terrible. We showed up and waited at the host stand for a while with no one seeming to notice that we were there and no host to be found. Then, when we were finally seated, it took much too long for our waiter to come say hello, give us water, etc. And, for the rest of the meal, we had to flag him down every time we needed anything. He never came by to check on us or even refill waters. But the most astounding part, and I promise I'm not making this up, is that the restaurant ran out of plates. Yes, seriously. And no, we weren't there at the end of the night. It was 6:30 and they gave us 5 saucers (yes, the thing that a tea cup sits on) for the 6 of us and that is it. For the entire meal, appetizers, dinner and dessert we had to use those saucers. We asked for plates and they said they were out. Now I don't know if they are short on dishwashers or what, but when you're charging $42 for pasta, $60 for a steak and $18 for a cocktail, you absolutely can't use that as an excuse. The manager, general manager or owner should be back in the kitchen washing dishes if need be. You can't be a high end restaurant and tell your guests that they'll have to use little saucers because you don't have any plates. Absolutely ridiculous. Okay, now on to the food which was, truly, fantastic. I had the Biscotti Old Fashioned cocktail, which was fabulous. My wife had the Canella cocktail, also really delicious. Our friends had martinis which were well done. For appetizers we had the ricotta and Caesar salad. The Caesar was standard, the ricotta was fabulous. It's whipped into a light cream and served with honey and toasted garlic, with crostini on the side. Easy to share and absolutely delicious. At $16 it was one of the more reasonably priced items on the menu. For our main course we shared the basil pesto garganelli, the lump crab squid ink pasta, the lamb bolognese rigatoni and the boneless ribeye steak. They were all delicious, and while the crab pasta was overpriced at $42, it did come with a good portion of lump crab. The steak, as you can see in the picture, was not all that big and at $60 it was overpriced. The parmesean fries were good and the crispy Brussel sprouts were fantastic. For dessert we had the cheesecake, budino, and gelato. They were good, the cheesecake was the best. So honestly the dilemma here is whether to go back. One one had the Pendry hotel is a beautiful setting and the restaurant is a great space. The food, though overpriced, is fabulous. But, on the other hand, you can't charge those prices and have poor service and no plates. It's pretty absurd. There are other restaurants in Baltimore with equally good food, but they also have the service and dishware to go with it. I think I'll stick to those places from now on.

In a pre-COVID-19 word, this placed used to be my special occasion dinner spot. The view alone, with that perfect center glass window, would make you want to hang with your favorite people, drink wine, and observe the happenings of Fells. The food is AMAZING! You'll see I've shared pictures of the Oscar-style dry-aged steak that was on the menu that day. They also had an amazing Caesar salad and perfectly seasoned fries. I'm looking forward to making and celebrating more memories here!

We had an absolutely incredible dinner at Rec Pier Chop House. Devon was an excellent waiter and ensured we had an amazing visit. We started with glasses of champagne (cheers!) paired with Tuna Crudo with Sicilian Orange, Bresaola, Farro. Delicious! Next, we got a sea urchin toast with ricotta. Amazing! I highly recommend it. It didn't taste overly fishy and the ricotta was very creamy and rich. So tasty! For our Primi, we got a gnocchi dish with whipped ricotta, Parmesan, egg, and mint. The gnocchi were pillowy and so tasty paired with all of the flavors. Gnocchi was paired with the Fontina & Roasted Tomato Focaccia. I had heard a lot about it from my in-laws and WOW! It's a must order!! So warm and comes in a skillet with olive oil and spices. I loved every bite! This course was paired with a Montepulciano. For our main dishes, we got to try the Rockfish, a signature Maryland dish, and a 70-day dry aged bone-in rib eye. The rib eye had an incredible salt seasoning on it that was SO good. It was by far my favorite dish of the night. Both mains were paired with Hand-Cut Parmesan Fries with Truffle Aioli and Heirloom Carrots with Pistachio, Golden Raisin, Cipolla Decapato, Marsala Yogurt. Both sides were so delicious and decadent. The carrots felt very unique and paired so well with the rib eye. Loved every bite. This course was paired with a Cabernet Sauvignon from Chappellet, the 'Mountain Cuvee'. Our meal ended with cranberry sorbet and a slice of cheesecake paired with plum Negronis. Everything was so delicious. I would order every dish again a heart beat!

Started off good. Drinks were good, service was super slow. Ordered a beef tartar which barely made it out. Not much explanation as to where it was. Someone essentially threw down the ricotta at our table to makeup for the lack of appetizer. Then i was told they ran out of the beef tartar?? Not much accountability and our server became very standoffish. Steaks were good but nothing mind blowing for the price you pay. After the beef tartar incident our server was no where to be found. Extremely disappointing as this was a Mother's Day celebration for us and we don't get out much. To top it off there were items on our check that we did not order/ were up-charged. Left very disappointed and unhappy. Especially for the price point you would think all of these issues wouldn't occur.

Outstanding! Roasted oysters great appetizer. Veal chop excellent and big enough to split for 2. Tiramisu great finish to the meal. The sommelier was great. Ruche great red wine I've never had. Waiter was very attentive. Great place for special occasions!