13th Floor

We celebrated my parents 50^th wedding anniversary here with 40 of their favorite ballroom dance friends. I couldn’t have been more happy with the food, service and the company that manages this beautiful venue. I highly recommend for any special event!

This is a really nice, relatively small club on the top floor of the Belvedere. As others have said, it has a beautiful view.
Six of us came here for a pre-​dinner drink. I had a perfect gin martini (very dry, no olives, lemon twist). The singer and piano player were very talented.
One day, we will be back to try the food.

There’s a beautiful view, it’s nice and exclusive inside. You feel the vibe as soon as the elevators open up. I would recommend making reservations in advance, as it’s not that big of a place inside.
We went on a night when they were playing live music which was nice. It’s upscale, there’s a fancy feel to it, and it’s a great spot for dinner or drinks.
I would recommend this spot to celebrate an anniversary, birthday or a romantic date.
We didn’t choose to eat here, as we came for drinks after dinner at Owl Bar, but the drinks were decent and typical prices that you would find anywhere else.

Located in historic Belvedere Hotel in the stunning view of the 13^th Floor overlooking the city, 13^th Floor should be a gem. But it’s not. We wanted to like it, wanted to enjoy cocktails and a nice meal, wanted to enjoy live jazz music. Beautiful view, average cocktails, limited wine list, good appetizers, poor entrees and poor service.
Arriving in the connected garage, it was a sketchy entrance to the hotel through run down passageway and poorly lit garage. We arrived to the pleasant hostess at the elevators and were told the staff was running late as a result of a private party ending. The start of our night out was slow.
We finally were able to go upstairs and were thrilled with the room, dimly lit, cool vibe, and incredible window views of the city. Seated at a booth by the window, we were excited to experience the 13^th Floor. The waitress greeted us in a pleasant manner but offered no passion or comments about the menu. We ordered cocktails– a south side and a Belvedere gimlet. The South Side was different– gin with earl grey infused tea and a fresh sprig of rosemary. The Belvedere gimlet was a sweet/​spicy combination of vodka, raspberry lime and habernaro syrup.
We sat with our drinks for several minutes before the bread arrived and several more before our order being taken. My husband inquired about the steak– which was being offered instead of the menu item of short ribs which was not available. The waitress did not know what kind of steak it was and offered no description. We had to wait several more minutes for her to tell us the price.
The highlight and star of the evening was the appetizer– duck fat fries. In hindsight, It would have been best to order just that and call it an evening.
We wanted to order wine with dinner and noted a limited cheap selection of wine. However, the Jacob cabernet and the offered Merlot were tasty.
Our entrees arrived long after we were finished with the appetizer. The steak was a failure– thin, tasteless, and poor quality. The Vegetarian Napolean– a stack of mushroom, eggplant, roasted red bell pepper and fresh mozzarella and drizzled with balsamic reduction and arugula would have been delicious but was cold. We didn’t bother sending anything back– but should have. Observing the surrounding table, we noticed two entrees being returned to the kitchen.
For desert, we ordered a molten cake to share. It was tasty but average.
Service was poor– our waitress went missing for long periods of time, especially while waiting for our check. We finally settled and were waiting for the elevator to leave when she approached us with the news she gave us the wrong check and needed our credit card back. It was not a good ending.
On a good note, the music was very nice– a duo singing Frank Sinatra style jazz with piano.
This would be a fun spot to visit but sadly, it fell way flat. And for the expensive pricing, I expect amazing, which it was not.

The atmosphere inside is gorgeous! Soon as we stepped out of the elevator I felt like we were in a James Bond movie. The room was dim with just candlelight and huge floor to ceiling windows that offer amazing views of the city. There’s also Tom on the piano who was really sweet and checked on our table a few times. If you’re planning a romantic date I would definitely recommend coming here.
We started off with the avocado and tuna tartar and the crab ravioli for appetizers. Both were delicious, but the tartar was the definite winner. For my meal I ordered the sea bass served with crab meat underneath. It was a very light tasting meal. The sea bass was perfectly poached and the crab was a nice touch. We also received a platter of sides to share. It came with asparagus, potatoes, zucchini with marinara and parm, and green beans. I also had some kind of gin cocktail and it was delicious.
Be prepared to spend a lot of money here. My share of the bill was around $ 67 for a drink, entrée, and 2 apps split evenly amongst 5 people. And what sucked was that I was hungry 30 min later — guess I shoulda ordered dessert! But overall, the food, service and atmosphere was definitely worth it.

I threw my boyfriend a surprise birthday party here last night, and it was absolutely amazing. The event coordinator was wonderful and the service throughout the evening was outstanding (bar service and butlered hors d’oeuvres). We had a small hiccup with the AV (several hours before the event), but they had everything up and running on time.
Definitely the kind of venue you need to budget for, but it was absolutely perfect for the party I envisioned. Beautiful space that requires little (or in this case, nothing) in the way of additional decoration. I’m thrilled with how well the party turned out, and guests repeatedly complimented my choice of venue.

I went there for dinner for the first time and was not disappointed. The view, the ambience, the music, the food, etc… made it a perfect night. We had a romantic evening and had a nice chat with the band. We will definitely come back.

We went here after a show at the Meyerhof to grab a few drinks. It did take a good 15 minutes to get our drinks but the service was nice and the drinks were good. Super expensive but good. Didn’t eat here so can’t comment on the food.

This place is beautiful and the views are phenomenal! The server was attentive but she got a dinner order wrong for one person in our party, and she had to wait an additional 20 – 30 minutes for her dinner. The place wasn’t even busy so not sure why she couldn’t get it right. The roasted chicken was bland, and the salmon was seasonless. And the food was only warm. I had the Blues Eyes drink and tasted more like a limeade than rum and blueberries. A couple of times we ordered drinks and they never arrived, so the guys had to go to the bar. The Frank Sinatra singing guy was friendly and engaging, he came over to our table a couple of times. Thanks. I was hoping for a more bluesy music night, and the female singer although she had a good voice was a little on the boring side. We probably won’t go back if we do it only be for drinks.

Yes I gave this place one star. The food took over 45 minutes minutes to come out. Once the food came out it was warm not even hot. We asked could they possible hear the food up. They said they would but we was then told they had to recook everything. We then had to request for some bread. Usually when you go to a restaurant that’s the first thing that is given out. Once we received our bread they didn’t bring us any butter to go along with it. It took over 30 minutes for the new plate of food to even come out. The service here was overall horrible and I would not recommend this place to anyone .
Also if you do decide to come here make sure you bring your own seasoning because the food didn’t have any at all.

This bar has a very strict dress code and they will send you to their other bar – owl bar but these are 2 very different atmospheres. The hours are not consistent either. We would go after graduation yearly but this year for my graduation they were closed. I took my parents and I (a female) was turned away for being in shorts (black dress Ann Taylor shorts with strappy heals). Wish I could post a pic with this review. Jeans are fine. Ridiculous! I debated holding my wedding at the belvedere but with this level of customer service from their staff consistently especially when there was nothing low class about my outfit is not what I would want my wedding guests to experience as I’m sure it speaks for the belvedere as a whole.

This restaurant is located on the top floor of the Belvedere hotel in Mt. Vernon. Came here for a date night on the night of July 4^th. The restaurant is beautiful, with walls of windows for gorgeous views of the city, plus there were fireworks the night of July 4^th! There are tables plus a bar area. Definitely 5 stars for ambiance. The night we came they also had live music, that was absolutely wonderful! However, I was not impressed by the service. Our waitress was lovely and very sweet however, overall the food came out very slow and it seemed that people were very confused as to where the food was supposed to go. There seemed to be some sort of miscommunication between the servers and food runners. Either way, it took away from the classiness of the restaurant.
There was a different menu the night we went and the salmon I chose was quite delicious with a lemon mashed potato that I definitely want to re-​create. Unfortunately, my boyfriend’s chicken dish was a bit flat, underseasoned and nothing special. The salad that it came with however was delicious. Dessert was the highlight (peanut butter mouse) and was a nice end to the meal.
I would love to come back to the 13^th floor because the ambiance just can’t be beat. However, I may have to just return to the bar for a drink because the food and service were nothing special.

This is a hidden Baltimore gem. It’s one of those places that relies on word of mouth — there are no signs to allude you to its presence. When you enter the Belvedere you take the elevators up to the 13^th floor (hence the name). Great views of Baltimore — if you have anyone from out of town visiting take them here. It’s a pretty classy place and strives to be upmarket and it’s often not very busy (perhaps if they advertised more it would be busier?). They’ve got great cocktails and it’s perfect for a girls night out or a date (haven’t tried the food though so can’t comment on that). Most nights they have live music — jazzy Frank Sinatra type stuff, which is nice. They also have a lovely bathroom (if you like that kind of thing). I’d imagine that it would be great for groups.

I was here last night with a group of 8 for a birthday dinner, and I cannot sing the praises of this restaurant enough. I had been looking forward to going here ever since i was invited to my friends birthday dinner about 2 months before, so when the day finally came around, I was ecstatic.
First, I like how there is a parking lot directly behind the hotel for only $ 5! Saves a lot of time when searching for a parking spot downtown.
Upon entering the Belvedere, we were instantly greeted and asked if we were going up to the 13^th Floor, so we were able to get on the elevator to go up to the restaurant. Once I got off of the elevator, I was even more excited to be there! Dim lighting, very classy, and it overlooks Baltimore City which was absolutely gorgeous at night. The hostesses immediately knew which group we were with, and offered to check out coats and scarves in which was awesome. The hostesses were all really nice and friendly and were sat immediately.
Once we were sat, our server started us off with drinks. I ordered Stillwater’s Of Love and Regret, and a few others ordered wine or cocktails. The cocktails all looked amazing and everyone seemed to enjoy their drinks. Since we had a larger group, everyone ordered appetizers to split. My friend and I ordered the sesame seared tuna and it was amazing! I am super picky about my tuna, but it was perfect and so were the sauces! It also comes with seaweed salad, which I don’t really care for, but my friend loved. The two girls next to me ordered the brie and that also looked great!
For my meal, I ordered the port wine braised short ribs. They were AMAZING. Perfectly cooked, tender, and a generous size! The mashed potatoes were also great, and the port wine demi glacé was to die for. I asked for a glass of prosecco to come out with my meal and that was brought out promptly just as I asked! I was surprised that the server didn’t forget since I had mentioned it some time before ordering my meal. Everyone else also seemed to enjoy their meal and most of us ate every last bite on our plate. For dessert, one of my friends ordered the lava cake and I had a bite and it was pretty good! I am not much of a chocolate person, but it’s hard to say no to something as delicious as lava cake. My after dinner drink was an espresso, which was recommended by the server and it was amazing as well.
As for the overall environment, it was definitely a very classy and elegant experience. The dim lighting was a very nice touch and I love how the restaurant overlooks Baltimore City. Our table was right by the window so it was nice to turn around and be able to look at the city from the 13^th Floor. The music was very Frank Sinatra based, with a live singer and trumpet player who were there during the evening. There’s a small space where you can even dance to music, and a small couch for those who would like to sit and observe. We even witnessed a proposal during our dinner! The singer and trumpet player also sang/​played «happy birthday» for my friend whose birthday we were celebrating.
At one point in the night, the manager/​owner also stopped by our table and asked how things were going and of course we had nothing but great things to say. Our server was awesome! Very patient with our group, attentive, and friendly! She was also knowledgable and had some great suggestions for food and drinks. She even offered to take a group picture of everyone which was super nice of her.
I had such a great time at the 13^th Floor and hope I go back sometime soon, whether it’s for dinner or even just happy hour. I had an amazing experience there and I can’t say enough positive things about this restaurant. This is the perfect place for a nice birthday dinner, rehearsal dinner, or even if you wanted to impress someone on a first date. However, plan on spending a generous amount! Just for myself I spent almost $ 80, and our 8 person group total for the bill was $ 550, so be ready to spend some money here! Despite the fact that it is a bit pricey, it is definitely worth every dime! I’m really looking forward to returning here hopefully sooner rather than later!

Great piano bar! The pianist is super friendly and truly an amazing guy!!! The view is spectacular and very romantic

Talk about a sexy meal! The Belvedere Hotel 13^th Floor pulled out all the stops for Valentine’s night. I will never forget my first trip to the 13^th Floor. Oddly most buildings skip this floor for superstitious reasons… but you won’t want to skip this sultry lounge spot.
My Valentine’s date invited me out for a surprise evening or luxury and I was sold! The ambiance in this place is electric and not overpowering. The Valentine’s menu was four courses of class and fun.
Drinks: These drinks were totally top shelf and sexy! We had the «Lucky You» and «The Fitzgerald.»
The Lucky You — Patron, mandarin and blood orange liqueur, fresh citrus and St. Germain.
The Fitzgerald — Woodford Reserve Biourbon, Combier Rouge Cherry Liqueur, Carpano Vermouth, Peychaud’s Bitters.
1^st Course: We had the Short Rib Sliders with onion straws. Those little things were robust in flavor. And you share it for a romantic moment. Nice! Plus it was a little bit of Baltimore’s blue collar charm in a high class presentation. Although I was not feeling the salty onion straws. I’m also thinking, for Valentine’s Day that’s not a good call if you want to get all lovey dovey. IJS. «Onion breath… table for one!»
2^nd Course: The Spring Vegetable Salad. ehhh it was a salad covered in a ton of radishes. I found out later from a friend that radishes are allegedly an aphrodisiac. Ahhh well played 13^th Floor. LOL
3^rd Course: I had the Eggplant Parmesan and it was SO good! The eggplant was breaded with tomato basil, mozzarella, sun dried tomatoes and sauteed artichokes. nom nom nom.
My date had the Chicken Oscar. It was a broiled marinated chicken breast, with hearb seasoned jumbo lump crab, hollandaise, asparagus spears and roasted potatoes. So good!
4^th Course: What else… Whoopie Pies! These Red velvet & White Chocolate Raspberry Whoopie Pies were good, although I don’t really like Red Velvet. Again these sweets are to be shared with your sweetie. So we enjoyed the treat.
SUMMARY: The 13^th Floor dished up 4 courses of sexy Valentine’s night fun on a plate. Kudos to my date for the night! He did everything right. Starting with this reservation. BRAVO!

Really nice view with a high potential room yet decoration to improve — looks too dark and not pleasant. Been there on 14^th of Feb, walk in for a snack & cocktail. No snacks (!?) you can only get the prix fixe menu or you starve. Tried a few cocktails– they don’t know how to make cocktails in this town. Staff is really friendly.

My boyfriend and I went in August and had a wonderful time. It was advised that we make reservations, but when we went it was almost empty, so that was unnecessary. However, it was also early, around 6 or 7pm, so that may be why. I will say that it isn’t the QUICKEST service we have ever had, but our waitress was courteous and friendly. And with such great views, we weren’t in a hurry at all. We are generally laid back at restaurants, never in a rush, so we had no problem with service time. Plus, we purposely planned to go around sunset time for the view, so with our initial drinks and our conversation, we were happily entertained.
He had the steak mw and it was delish! I had the shrimp and lobster risotto… good, but not as good as his steak. The appetizer of mussels wasn’t very good, I will probably not get it again. The smell was a bit off putting.
The pianist, Tommy Joy, really was a joy. My boyfriend had a request and he graciously played it. His lady accompaniment had a wonderful voice. They were friendly, spoke to us, engaged the audience. We even had a dance or two on the floor. It was a lovely time.
We planned on going back for his birthday in December, but it looks like the menu has changed and steak isn’t an option for the winter food choices. So we will probably just go for happy hour sometime soon, to enjoy Tommy Joy again.
PS — if you go to the bathroom, take your phone with you. They have cool mirrors to take selfies in lol.

They will not let you in if you’re wearing sneakers or shorts, FYI.
Once you’re let in, you go up the elevator and enter into a dark but candlelit, beautiful lounge. It was smaller than I thought, but still impressive. The views of the city are amazing. There was a jazz singer who was really good, I thought she was a recording at first. I couldn’t resist getting a glass of champagne! People here were the older crowd.

What a view, what a view…
If you want to see a gorgeous view of Baltimore then the 13^th floor is the place to be!
The entire experience of the 13^th floor is so different from the day to day life that it seems fitting that it is so high above the streets.
First off to get to the 13^th floor you have to ride in an old school elevator which kinda scary but yet cool at the same time. Once you arrive up top, you are greeted by a great view and a good sized bar to order drinks. I sat down at the bar and the bartenders immediately started a conversation. The 13^th floor has a great feel and vibe to it, especially once you see the piano and live music area. I am not sure the schedule but most days they have someone performing. The day I went it was a piano player and he was awesome! Ok back to the drinks… the drinks that were prepared were great! they showed creativity and knowledge of the liqueurs. I enjoyed each more than the last. The bar service and food service were good as well, always asking how things were and if there was anything else that could be done.
The food was good too, very flavorful and nicely done. My only draw back was the price and a slight delay in some of the food coming out but sometimes you did not even notice because you were enjoying the drinks and view.
The view as mentioned is great, even if you come only for the view and one drink it is worth the parking hassle.
So overall, The 13^th Floor was a hit! Top notch food, drinks, service and a killer view! I will def be back. I would highly recommend the 13^th floor for anyone… even those afraid of heights! So cheers and stuff some more bread in that Piano man’s jar!