Lunch in Old Town?

[BGRose]

I'm going to be in Old Town this Saturday and would love some recommendations for lunch--all cuisines welcome, but I'm looking for interesting and tasty food--atmosphere not really important.

[pamd]

I'd go to Vermillion (mentioned above), really liked it there everytime I went. And I'm not surprised Portners closed- I had one of the worst burgers & nachos there!

[monavano]

Portners closed last September.

[yossarian22e]

Old Town has lots of great places to eat. I'm not sure if they have brunch on Saturday, I think it is only on Sunday, but based on that meal I would eat at Portners for almost any meal. It's on Asaph which if you are on King St. facing toward the water will be down on your right hand side.

[monkeyrotica]

I had an interesting meal at Farrah Olivia, in the old Blue Point Grill space next to Balduccis. They serve a North African fusion cuisine.

http://www.farraholiviarestaurant.com...

[monavano]

100 King has changed thier menu and there is very little Mediteranean, rather some French influence from the new chef. The change has not brought good reviews. It's a shame because they started off pretty good.
I'll throw out Vermillion on King St. for hip american: http://www.vermilionrestaurant.com/
Mai Thai : http://www.maithai.us/virginia/virginia.htm
SouthSide 815 for southern: http://www.southside815.com/home.asp
And, in case you're not familiar with Old Town's website: www.funside.com

[weezycom]

100 King is good for Mediterranean flavors. Agree that Bilbo Baggins is no longer worth the time & money.

[Raokay]

I just had lunch at Eamonn's A Dublin Chippery in my quest to find great fish 'n chips in DC/Baltimore areas. Try it... you'll like it. 728 King St.

[monkeyrotica]

I'll second Eamonn's. Excellent fish and chips. Top it off with a deepfried Mars bar and a pint.

[insomniac2007]

Oui! So many places to go! If you like chili - the Hard Times Cafe is always tasty. If you want a good beer selection plus good food, try Bilbo Baggins at 208 Queen Street - about a block or so up from the water. If you like sushi or seafood, the Flying Fish on King St. is great. If you like Lebanese, I totally recommend the Pita House at 407 Cameron Street.
Oh - and if you want awesome food with a very cool/eclectic atmosphere to boot, check out the Stardust Restaurant at 608 Montgomery Street. I was very impressed with the food, when I was there about a month ago.

[alopez]

I'm sorry, but you should not, under *any* circumstances, go to Bilbo Baggins for food. The beer selection is fine, but the food is absolutely atrocious.

[michka55]

COD & CHIPS were great at Eammon's, but the SKATE was terrible...tough and full of bones. Definitely stay with the traditonal cod. Not much room to sit inside, either.