Spending time in Locust Point? Get to know this Baltimore neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a taproom to a Greek grill.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Locust Point, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Samos Greek Island Grill
Topping the list is Greek spot Samos Greek Island Grill. Located at 1703 Whetstone Way, it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 45 reviews on Yelp.
Greek spreads such as hummus, tzatziki and spicy feta are on the menu, as well as soups, salads, pita wraps and grilled souvlaki skewers with pork, chicken, steak, lamb or shrimp.
2. Barracudas Locust Point Tavern
Next up is sports bar and New American spot Barracudas Locust Point Tavern, serving seafood and more, situated at 1230 E. Fort Ave. With four stars out of 108 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
Barracudas offers pan-fried chicken livers, potatoes poutin, fried cod, surf-and-turf nachos and fried oysters. Jerk-chicken pasta and crab cakes are other options.
3. World of Beer
Sports bar and traditional American spot World of Beer, which offers sandwiches and more, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 1724 Whetstone Way, four stars out of 91 reviews.
Yelper Lance G. wrote, "They have at least one beer available from 75% or more of every brewery I've ever heard of, and I'm a beer enthusiast. Incredible selection. The food is very good. I had chicken nachos, and they were great."
4. Harris Teeter
Harris Teeter, a grocery store, is another neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 76 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1801 Whetstone Way to see for yourself.
Yelp user Jennifer W. wrote, "I love the giant cheese section, and I've always been able to find what I need, even if it's a bit obscure."
5. Diamondback Brewing Company
Check out Diamondback Brewing Company, which has a taproom and kitchen and has earned four stars out of 52 reviews on Yelp. You can find the brewery at 1215 Fort Ave.
Zoe R., who reviewed the brewery on May 11, wrote, "Diamondback has an awesome atmosphere and is a really cool place to hang out and have a couple beers and maybe play some games. All of their beers have been great so far."
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