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The Prime Rib vs Bertha's Mussels

Both Bertha's Mussels and The Prime Rib are praised by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Prime Rib is preferred by most reviewers compared to Bertha's Mussels. The Prime Rib scores 82 with endorsements from 5 sources like BlackBook, Zagat and Fodor's.

The Prime Rib
The Prime Rib
8 / 10
1101 North Calvert Street, Baltimore, MD 21202-3886
From $60 /night
Fodor's Fodor's
"Bustling and crowded, this luxuriously dark dining room is just north of Mount Vernon Square and a five-minute drive from the Inner Harbor." Full review
BlackBook BlackBook
"Facilitating engagements, retirements, rehersal dinners, anniversaries and gastronomic excitement for over 40 years."
Gayot Gayot
14.0
"When that strip steak comes it will be lush, dry-aged, and seared to a caramelized finish. Roasted prime rib, heaped with fresh horseradish, will be juicy and ultra-flavorful." Full review
Zagat Zagat
4.8
"Do as they do in “Mad Men” – “dress up and have a martini” – at this “classic” Mt. Vernon steakhouse...that's operating at the “top of its game”, delivering “fantastic” “slabs of meat”." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"In the heart of Mount Vernon, this restaurant has been dishing out the beef since 1965." Full review
Bertha's Mussels
Bertha's Mussels
8 / 10
734 S. Broadway, Baltimore, MD 21231
From $20 /night
Frommer's 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 Lonely Planet
"Green bumper stickers across the state command you to 'Eat Bertha's Mussels.'." Full review
Zagat Zagat
3.8
"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 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 Rough Guide
"Classic, affordable seafood restaurant, tucked away behind a tiny Fell’s Point bar."
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