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The Black Olive vs The Helmand

The Helmand and The Black Olive are both highly recommended by writers. Overall, The Helmand scores marginally better than The Black Olive. The Helmand comes in at #4 in Baltimore with recommendations from 6 reviewers like Gayot, Zagat and Not For Tourists.

The Black Olive
The Black Olive
8 / 10
814 S Bond St, Baltimore, MD 21231-3346
From $31 /night
Zagat Zagat
4.6
"“Swimmingly fresh” fish is whisked from the ice display to be “prepared simply and beautifully” in the “delectable Greek style” before being filleted tableside." Full review
BlackBook BlackBook
"Greek starter standards such as Tzatziki, Hummus, and Grilled Sardines in Grape Leaves. Masterfully complimenting the if-it-were-any-fresher-we'd-be-underwater-seafood."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Expensive but succulent Mediterranean restaurant that has affordable meze (small plates) like grilled octopus salad and calamari, as well as pricier entrees like rack of lamb, crab cake platters and lobster tail."
Fodor's Fodor's
"The Black Olive specializes in impeccably fresh seafood." Full review
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For an appetizer be sure to try the calamari, stuffed with feta and manouri cheeses.
Frommer's Frommer's
"Jumbo shrimp and scallops grilled to perfection, an array of whole fresh fish cooked to your liking, lobster, mussels, and fish swimming in a rich Greek broth called kakavia, as well as creamy baklava ice cream made on the premises, are among the unforgettable dishes served up here by an amiable wait staff" Full review
The Helmand
The Helmand
8 / 10
806 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21201
From $30 /night
Fodor's Fodor's
"Owned by Hamid Kharzai's brother, Qayum Karzai, Helmand serves outstanding Afghan fare in a casual yet elegant space." Full review
Zagat Zagat
4.6
"Diners make a “culinary expedition” to this Mt. Vernon “landmark” for “consistently amazing” Afghan fare (baked pumpkin is “especially recommended”) served by “gracious” staffers." Full review
Gayot Gayot
13.0
"The food is exotic yet accessible --- your most finicky friends will enjoy every bite --- and just keeps getting better." Full review
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Mid-priced, dinner-only Afghan restaurant in Mount Vernon, with savoury dishes such as aushak (leek-filled vegetarian ravioli), koufta challow (lamb and beef meatballs) and the delicious kaddo borawni."
Not For Tourists Not For Tourists
"An elegant favorite beyond kebabs."
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