Tio Pepe Restaurant
Baltimore, MD 21202-2294
Phone: (410) 539-4675
- Price:
- $$
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 11:30am-3pm, 5pm-10pm , Sat 5pm-11:30pm, Sun 5pm-10pm
Editorial Review for Tio Pepe Restaurant – by Hollis Minor
The Scene
Whitewashed brick walls, white tablecloths and soft lighting lend a serene touch to this cozy labyrinth of subterranean dining rooms. Brightly colored Spanish pottery adorns the walls and most of the tables in the form of Sangria pitchers.
The Food
Generously portioned, exquisitely presented entrees range from juicy sole sauteed with bananas and covered in hollandaise sauce to veal medallions simmered in a sweet, creamy port sauce. Tio Pepe's filet mignon is 3 inches thick, served with a savory bearnaise sauce and accompanied by delicious side items. The star of the show is the paella a la Valenciana para dos (for two), an authentic Spanish dish with chunks of lobster, shrimp, mussels, clams, veal, chorizo and chicken in fragrant saffron rice. Try the popular pine nut cake-roll for dessert, one of several lighter-than-air, whipped cream-based concoctions.
Editorial content is independent of paid advertisers. Any expenses are paid for by Citysearch.
Insider Tips
Slow-Cooked PerfectionPerfection, and good paella, takes time. Allow 25 minutes for preparation.
Reserve AheadReservations are recommended two to three weeks in advance for dinner. Walk-ins are welcome for weekday lunch.
Dress CodeCasual attire is appropriate for daytime, but jackets are required for dinner.
User Reviews for Tio Pepe Restaurant
11/06/2007 Posted by baboonfarmer
Tio Pepe is a classic. It is absolutely perfect for what it is -- old school, rich sauces, a little pretentious -- its kinda like your Aunt Evelyn -- she shouldn't be as pretentious as she is because she's 30 years behind the times...but she is...and you have to love her for it. This experience is not cool and hip. It's not a Cindy Wolf / Tony Foreman restaurant. It's not delicate cuisine. It's heavy and filling -- the way food was in the old days. It's decadent. And, I think, a hell of a lot of fun. Again...go into the experience with an open mind and an empty stomach and you'll love it. All of these negative comments on here seem odd. I've never had bad service. Sure, you have to wait for your reservation now and again...but that's any busy restaurant.
11/06/2007 Posted by newyorkdame
In town on business from NYC, I stumbled upon Tio Pepe and thought I would have lunch. The gentleman at the door looked me up and down when I asked to look at a menu (I was dressed in business attire) and turned his back to me. When I decided to dine there, he apathetically walked me to a table, half attempted to pull out my chair and walked away before I could even move into the table to sit. The only reason I was truly mortified FOR HIM was that I have spent several years running some of the more upscale establishments in New York and would NEVER treat a guest that way. Especially if I were wearing a tuxedo and handing guests filthy menus. Food was wonderful, but what a shame it was tainted by a poor attitude and atmosphere of superiority.
Pros: Pleasant service, wonderful food
Cons: Attitude at door made me uncomfortable
Users Like You Also Viewed
The Capital Grille
500 East Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
Henninger's Tavern
1812 Bank St
Baltimore, MD 21231-2500
