Nearly 50 restaurants opened in Greater Baltimore so far this year

Nearly 50 restaurants and drink-focused spots opened in Greater Baltimore in the first three quarters of 2023, with more planned to come by next year. In an industry still rebounding from the lingering impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic, Greater Baltimore continues to add new dining options for customers. At least 47 have opened this year, with a handful still expected to debut. Many of the new spots come from new restaurant owners trying their luck in the industry for the first time, while others come from restaurant veterans who are expanding their concepts or adding new ventures to the mix.