06/21/09

What is everyone raving about?

by colorful11

I came in with a HS team from out of town. The party of 40 included high school girls, coaches and family members. The staff was very helpful to make a reservation with a $200 deposite. We were sat at 4 long tables and were told at the beginining of the evening that the check could not be split in any way shape or form. Not even by table! Some tables were finished eating before other tables even got to order. I understand that hosting a party of 40 is difficult but if they couldn't handle it they should not have taken the reservation. Plus the food was not very good. I would say that this experience was not a good one and I will not return to Baldwins.

• Cons: awful food

08/08/08

I live here

by MargoMcP

This is my neighborhood place; I go here weekly. The crab imperial is to die for and they have lobsters about a 1000 times better than Red Lobster (and I'm not exaggerating much :-) The people are friendly and a lot of fun and provide great service. The shrimp salad rates up there too.

• Pros: Great, well-lit, open, airy lounge
• Cons: Seafood not prepared on site not great; sometimes inconsistent

12/24/07

Great New Place

by tj7931

Every year I bring a crowd of people to B'mo from NJ for the Preakness Stakes. Up until 2006, we were devotees of Angelina's. For reasons well known to those who view these reviews, we had to absolutely find a new place in 2007. I am so thrilled with Baldwins. The grub was great. The service terrific. The menu was reasonably priced. The people were wonderful to us, even after a day at Pimlico.

Our new adventure started with worse traffic than normal getting out of the track which made us late for our reservations. Considering we were a crowd of 12, I was very impressed that they held our reservations on a simple phone call with no problem whatsoever.

Upon arrival, we found a great, clean and warm restaurant where folks can actually have some fun. The crab cakes were every bit as great as any I have had and those of our group who tried other items were just as impressed. I understand this was a seasonal restaurant at one time. Thank goodness that has changed.

To our new friends at Baldwin's expect us to be back again in 2008. I think we will only be 8 for dinner this year, but I know you will keep the light on for us!