Heavy Seas Alehouse

There are so many things to admire about this Little Italy warehouse restaurant, most of all the smartly conceived menu from executive chef Matt Seeber. It's instantly appealing and accessible, and it's executed with confidence. The front-of-house staff is welcoming and impressively trained, and the beer, of course, is great. --Richard Gorelick

See the full list as selected by Baltimore Sun restaurant critic Richard Gorelick.