Affordable Baltimore, Maryland, Restaurants

Baltimore Maryland has many places that you can enjoy fine dining at an affordable price. There are many neighborhoods to choose from when searching for the perfect place to grab a nice meal. Some of these neighborhoods include: Downtown, Chestertown, Inner Harbor, North Baltimore, Southwest Baltimore and Mount Vernon. This guide to affordable restaurants in Baltimore will focus on the three restaurants in the Mount Vernon area, also known as Mid-Town.

BAN THAI

340 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21201

410-727-7971

Monday-Saturday 11am-10pm

www.banthai.us

info@banthai.us

Located right on North Charles Street, Ban Thai has served its place in the Mid-Town area since 1993. Ban Thai ensures its authenticity by having the same chefs preparing Thai cuisine that have been working there since its opening. Examples from the menu include:

• Shrimp with Lemon Grass Soup 3.25

• Chicken & Galanga in Coconut Milk Soup 3.25

• Mu Dang- Honey Roasted Pork and Vegetables 12.95

• Guay Teow Pad Gai- Sautéed Rice Noodles with Chicken, Egg, & Vegetables. 11.95

• Pad King- Beef, Chicken, or Pork sautéed with Fresh Ginger. 12.95

• Pad Thai Puck (vegetarian) - Sautéed Rice Noodles with Vegetables,

Egg, Bean Curd, & Crushed Peanuts. 11.50

THE HELMAND

806 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21201

410-752-0311

Sunday-Thursday 5pm-10pm; Friday & Saturday 5pm-11pm

www.helmand.com

info@helmand.com

Helping popularize Afghan food in America, The Helmand is a great place to enjoy a fine middle-eastern cuisine in the heart of Baltimore. The Helmand is actually a river in Afghanistan that is the longest and most important. The cuisine served here, on average, is priced between ten and fifteen dollars per entrée. The Helmand also offers catering services. Some featured items from the menu are:

• Mourgh Challow- Sautéed Chicken in Yellow Split Peas and Tomatoes. Served with Challow.

• Aushak- Afghan Ravioli Stuffed with Leeks Served on top of Yogurt topped with Ground Beef & Mint.

• Kabuli- Pallow (rice) Baked with Chunks if Lamb Tenderloin, Raisins & Glazed Julienne Carrots.

• Bowlawni- Pan-Fried Twin Pastry Shells Filled with Leeks and Spiced Potatoes, Topped with Yogurt and Mint.

• Shornakhod (salad) - Potatoes, Chick Peas and Spring Onion Salad Served with Cilantro Vinaigrette Dressing.

MARIE LOUISE BISTRO

904 N. Charles Street Baltimore, MD 21201

410-385-9946

Lunch: Mon-Fri Starting at 11pm

Brunch: Sun-Thurs 10am- 3pm

Dinner: Sun-Thurs Until 10pm; Fri & Sat Until 11pm

www.marielouise-bistro.com

marielouisebistro@comcast.net

Marie Louise Bistro serves a medley of French, Italian and some Mediterranean dishes in a casual upscale dining environment. With a huge wine selection, you will be sure to find the perfect one to accompany any meal. Marie Louise Bistro also has a coffee bar that is available on the week days at 7am and on the weekends at 8am. So if you are up early and want to sip on a deliciously brewed cup of authentic coffee, Marie Louise is the place to be. The Bistro is also available to suit any of your catering needs. A few selections from the menu are:

• Sautéed Calamari- Pan-Seared with Cherry Tomatoes, Shallots, 8.95

White Wine, Chile & Lemon Zest.

• Spanish Black Bean Soup 4.50

• Salad Nicoise- Grilled Ahi Tuna, Green Beans, Red Potatoes, 11.95

Hard-Boiled Eggs, Red Pepper & Nicoise Olives.

• Marinated Grilled Portabella Sandwich topped with 8.95

Feta & Roasted Red Peppers.

• Pasta Pomidora- Arugula, Mushrooms, Onion, Green Pepper, 10.50

Tomato & Roasted Red Pepper, with Balsamic Vinegar Olive Oil & Garlic

over Linguine.

• Duck Confit- Crisped Duck Legs, served with 16.95

Couscous & Sautéed Vegetables.