2 Most Scenic Restaurants In Maryland: OpenTable's List

ANNAPOLIS, MD — Diners looking for a restaurant with a view ought look no further than Baltimore and Annapolis, home to two of the “most scenic” restaurants in the nation. That’s according to the online reservation company OpenTable, which published its list Thursday.

Here are the restaurants from Maryland:

• Bygone, Harbor East, 400 International Drive, 29th floor, Baltimore
• Carrol's Creek Cafe, 410 Severn Ave., Annapolis

OpenTable selected the restaurants based solely on diner reviews collected between June 1, 2018 and May 31, 2019. To qualify, restaurants had to meet a minimum overall score and attain a certain number of reviews for consideration. The overall score consists of unique data points, such as overall diner rating, user clout, total reviews and regional overall rating. Qualifying restaurants were then scored and sorted according to the total number of tags for which "scenic views" was cited as a special feature.

Restaurants from 24 states and Washington, D.C. made the list, including famous venues such as Tavern on the Green in New York City. All offer “picturesque” views.

With 24 restaurants, California boasted the most restaurants on the list, followed by Florida with 15 winners and New York with six. Other states on the list: Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Vermont, Washington and Wisconsin.

"We can't think of a better way to celebrate summer travel season than with this list of restaurants with some of the nation's most stunning vistas," Caroline Potter, the company’s chief dining officer, said in a news release. "Whether you're a local or a traveler, these winning spots are a terrific way to soak up a city's charms while dining on delicious fare."

Bygone, located at the top of the Four Seasons Hotel in Baltimore, is described by Open Table as a fusion of the old, the new and the best of Baltimore. "We’re a full-service American gastro bistro that represents historic, vibrant, authentic Baltimore," says the restaurant website. "We blend modern energy with a classic feel, celebrating luxury, excitement and a unique menu. Plus, we’ve got some unbeatable views of our beautiful city! The Bygone’s warm and welcoming atmosphere is reminiscent of an old-school social club, while our open rotisserie grill, signature whiskey bar and craft cocktails add a flair that is undoubtedly contemporary."

Carrol's Creek Cafe on the Annapolis harbor is named for Charles Carroll, Maryland's most famous signer of the Declaration of Independence. "Carrol's Creek Restaurant does not take the heritage of its name lightly. From our historic location that overlooks the waters of one of America's most charming and historic cities, we offer the riches of the bay and the land in a new American style of cooking that emphasizes flavor and innovation in a style that is fitting of our nation's most treasured traditions," the restaurant says.

Have you been to either of these restaurants? What do you think are the most scenic dining spots? Let us know in the comments!

Patch national staffer Dan Hampton contributed to this report.