Tio Pepe Restaurante

because you're going to need them. The food can be great, but it is wildly inconsistent. Ditto the service, where one waiter is cool and the next has anger-management probs. Oh, and make reservations a month ahead and CHECK ON THEM! Pros: Has the ability to serve the best around . . . Cons: . . . but does not do so on a regular basis. more

I have been going to Tio's since it opened. We have all of our family gatherings at Tio's and every one of our guests is always completely satisfied. The staff and food are always wonderful! Cons: Expensive more

I heard so much about this fancy restaurant that they served good food and all, but after I tried it I would never want to go back there. At first I thought their foods should be delicate and delicious, but that was the major disappointment. I ordered some shrimp dishes, most of the shrimps contained sands, each bite I can feel the sands between my teeth. Then the entree finally came, paella, it was watery, all the seafood was too well done. I personally had spanish food in Boston before, and it was great, their price is not as expensive as Tio pepe, and they have great paella. That is the reason I wanted to try the paella again. Unfortunatly, it was horrible experience. Price does not equall to the quality, that's all I can say. So I am not recommend this restaurant to any of my friends. Pros: atmosphere Cons: price, low food quality more

I'd read about and was looking forward to a meal at this long established Spanish outpost in Baltimore. In a word, weak. Having spent a fair amount of time in Spain, this is no where near as good as the weakest. The place was absolutely jammed with drunks. We arrived at 9:20 for a 9:30 and were promptly seated at 10:15. The waiter was very rushed. We has shrimp in thick brown garlic sauce and smoked salmon (lox), both good, but also nothing distinctive. Red snapper with clams, mussels and another thick sauce was OK, but way to filling for fish. Sauteed spinach with pine nuts and mushrooms was good. Lobster and chicken breast also had that thick sauce. Dessert was completely forgettable. But the cappuccino was very good. The bill was exorbitant for what it was.   Don't bother. Pros: atmoshere Cons: food, wine, service more

Having had a nice experience at this restaurant years ago, my partner and I thought to impress our friends from Germany with a meal here. What a mistake! Despite having made reservations, we waited nearly an hour in a cramped noisy entry. The food was fair at best and the service terrible--and all at a very steep price. A dim and noisy dining room to boot. more

Crowded and noisy. A hang out for the well-to-do. Definitely not the place for a romantic meal. Pros: food, service Cons: , noisy more

Often before symphony concerts I dine with friends or family at Tio Pepe, and I've never been disappointed! The food is outstanding, the service tremendous. I can only fault the price, but a great dining experience comes with a price: a price that I will continue to gladly pay. Pros: Food, Atmosphere, Service Cons: Price more

tio is simply the best in food quality, service,the best dinning experience on the east coast period the filet of sole with bannanas over holindaise sauce is an experience of its vey own more

Tiny, smoky entryway where you wait to be seated, and boy, will you wait. On weekends often 60-90 minutes after your reservation. Several of the seating areas are in very cramped sections of this below grade whitewashed plaster wall catacomb. Can't get out of your seat if the desert cart is nearby. Food is hit or miss. Have had great and mediocre. There are many finer places in town at less cost with higher quality food and more friendly service. Pros: Good food, Sangria, Spanish coffee Cons: Cramped, Pricey more

I have travelled and dined in 42 states out of 50 and nations of Europe, middle east and Asia. Dined last night with wife at this restaurant. My opinion: Appetizer and wine were perfect, entres & desert were far below average [ chichen with skin on was a punishment to palate and eyes ] and prices were exorbitant. My Spanish knowledge is very poor but rude comments can come thru like their frozen butter through stale bread. Baltimore deserves better. more

I have eaten here for the page 25 plus years and have never had a bad meal. Sometimes the service will lag, but if you have ordered the pitcher of sangria, why hurry. The steak Toledo, the salmon, all great. For dessert, there is always the pine nut cake. Pros: Good food Cons: Sometimes a wait more

Dining at many restaurants in Baltimore, I always find myself back at Tio Pepe for a fabulous dinner. The quiet and elegant atmosphere is a must when dining for two or on a special occasion with a larger group. The food is excellent and any meal is perfect with a glass of thier famous sangria. I just adore this restaurant more

special, unique place with excellent food and a lot of style. more

I arrived at Tio Pepe with friends from work and from the street it is very unassuming. However, as soon as you come down the stairs you realize you have been duped as you are greeted by the Formally Clad wait staff and quaint romantic decor. The food was excellent as was the service. My thought as I walked out the door was, I am bringing my Fiance here for a quit dinner before a night on the dance floor. more

We visited Tio Pepe expecting a great experience. I knew I was in trouble when the waiter, who barely even said hello to us, couldn't even deliver Diet Coke and Iced Tea correctly. Our soup appetizers were just OK. The waiter never came back to ask how our soups were. I ordered Prime Rib, and my companion ordered a version of Veal Cordon Bleu. Mine was not spectacular; my companion's veal was salty and uninspired. Dessert was likewise a refrigerated chocolate mousse cake, lacking originality, with a bland taste. My iced tea remained empty for the majority of the meal. The table was never cleaned of crumbs. The entire experience was exhausting, a very loud atmoshphere with no acoustical treatment. That was the hardest $80.00 dinner bill I ever had to pay, and without a doubt I will never be returning. Tio Pepe failed miserable in almost every way. Pros: Unique foods, Easy to get a table, On-street parking Cons: Bad value, Inexcusable service, Older worn out decor more