The Bottom Line
Adjacent to the Charles Theatre, this fast-paced but intimate bistro will get you in and out in time for your movie. Small plates of tasty, creative cuisine and the friendly atmosphere of this tapas restaurant may tempt you to linger past show time.
Pros
- Inventive, well-prepared fare.
- Next to the Charles Theatre.
- Efficient service.
- Outdoor seating
Cons
- Crowded, especially on weekends.
- Noisy
Description
- Cuisine: Spanish, tapas.
- Tapas Teatro
1711 N Charles St
Baltimore, MD 21201
410-332-0110 - Kitchen hours: Tues.-Thurs. 5-11 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 5-midnight, Sun. 4-11 p.m. Closed Mon.
- Bar hours: Open until 2 a.m. most nights.
- Recommended for kids: No.
- Price: Moderate-Expensive
Guide Review - Tapas Teatro
In the mood for a quiet, unhurried dinner? Then Tapas Teatro is not the place. Everything about this Charles Village tapas restaurant is in perpetual motion: People in; people out. Dishes on the table; dishes off. But the energy behind all the hustle and bustle is part of the fun.
Ironically, the subtle flavors of small plates of Spanish food are meant to be savored. The cold London broil salad featured perfectly pink, razor thin slices of beef atop a bed of greens. Packed with an assortment of seafood, the paella's delicate saffron flavor shines through. Crunchy codfish fritters give a nod to Baltimore but without so much potato as is so often the case with hometown coddies.
If you do plan to see a show next door, you can relax knowing that you’re in good hands. Tables turn over quickly, so the wait is rarely long. And the hostess will usually inquire about your show time and advise you on whether you can make it. And once seated the food starts flowing quickly.
