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Bertha's MusselsvsRestaurante Tio Pepe
Both establishments are rated highly by expert writers. On balance, Tio Pepe Restaurant is preferred by most professionals compared to Bertha's Mussels. Tio Pepe Restaurant scores 83 with approval from 6 sources like BlackBook, Gayot and Frommer's.
Bertha's Mussels
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Zagat
BlackBook
Rough Guide
Not For Tourists
734 S. Broadway, Baltimore, MD 21231
From $20/night
Frommer's "This Fell's Point landmark is known for its mussels and music. The decor is shabby chic, with dark walls and plenty of accessories proud of their age." Full review
Lonely Planet "Green bumper stickers across the state command you to 'Eat Bertha's Mussels.'." Full review
Zagat3.8
"This “old-school” Fells Point “institution” is famous for its “sweet, huge mussels” served with “out-of-this-world” dipping sauces by “friendly” staffers." Full review
BlackBook "The tag-line has attained bumper-sticker immortality of the level that a pilgrimage to Bertha's is required eating to earn your gastronomical PHD."
Rough Guide "Classic, affordable seafood restaurant, tucked away behind a tiny Fell’s Point bar."
Not For Tourists "Seafood. Dark, dank, and famous for its mussels."
Restaurante Tio Pepe
Fodor's Frommer's Zagat BlackBook
Gayot Not For Tourists
10 E Franklin St, Baltimore, MD 21202-2294
From $21/night
Fodor's "Candles light up the whitewashed walls of these cellar dining rooms, where the menu covers all regions of Spain." Full review
Frommer's "Walk down the stairs into whitewashed rooms that resemble a wine cellar. Spanish artwork, wrought iron, and pottery decorate the tiny dining rooms that seem to go on and on." Full review
Zagat4.6
"If this “immutable” special-occasion “staple” in Mt. Vernon is “favored by people nostalgic for the Nixon administration”, well, longtime faithfuls explain it truly is “as great as it was years ago”." Full review
BlackBook "One thing is undeniable, Tio's fare is hands down some of the best Spanish victuals anywhere in the city. Just try and look presentable before showing up, okay?"
Gayot15.0
"Occasions big and small draw boisterous revelers who want to party in Spanish --- this is one place you can laugh long and loud and no one will arch an eyebrow." Full review
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There are, however, three secrets you might want to know before you descend into this whitewashed grotto: they don't appear on the menu, but ask for the potato puffs --- crisp twice-fried morsels.
Not For Tourists "Old school, white tableclothed Spanish."
