American bistro · Bolton Hill

Cookhouse

A neighborhood bistro in Bolton Hill. Named among Baltimore Magazine’s Best Restaurants for 2026.

Checked as operating: October 2026. Hours change, so check before you go.

Known for
Prawn Caesar, steak frites, gnocchi
Where
Bolton Hill, Bolton Hill
Price
$$$ · Pricier
Good for
Date night, Locals

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A bistro main course (illustrative photo, not taken at this restaurant)Illustrative: A bistro main course, not taken at Cookhouse

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What to order at Cookhouse

  1. Prawn Caesar
  2. Steak frites
  3. Gnocchi with porcini
  4. John Dory
  5. AP&B cocktail

Dishes named in Baltimore Magazine, Best Restaurants 2026 and other recent local coverage. Menus change with the seasons, so ask what is on today.

Good to know

  • There is always a vegan main course on the menu.

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About Bolton Hill

Bolton Hill is a quiet historic neighborhood of tall brick rowhouses and tree-lined streets, close to MICA. It is mostly residential, with a small number of well-liked neighborhood restaurants.

  • Street parking is usually easier here than in busier areas.
  • Station North and Mount Vernon are a short walk away.

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Quick answers

What should I order at Cookhouse?

Popular orders at Cookhouse include: Prawn Caesar; Steak frites; Gnocchi with porcini; John Dory. Menus change, so check what is on the day you go.

Where is Cookhouse?

Cookhouse is at Bolton Hill, in Bolton Hill, Baltimore.

How expensive is Cookhouse?

It is pricier ($$$) by Baltimore standards.

Has Cookhouse won any awards?

Named one of Baltimore’s best restaurants, 2026 (Baltimore Magazine, Best Restaurants 2026).

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