585930 Wed Jan 07 11:37:02 -0800 2009 9 14 Washington DC & Baltimore Area 0 4304605 Hello Chowhounds, I'm looking for recommendations for a group of 10 to enjoy a 1pm Sunday lunch in the Canton/Fells Pt/Harbor East area of Baltimore. Casual place, food doesn't have to be exceptional, but better-than-average, as we're celebrating a birthday. The birthday person would prefer lunch options over breakfast fare. Enough room not to feel crowded into a nook. We looked at Red Star (brunch menu is too limited) and someone suggested Miss Irene's (but I'm unclear about brunch availability and price). I feel like I'm forgetting somewhere obvious. Two of the party of ten do not eat mammals. Thanks for your suggestions! Wed Jan 07 11:37:02 -0800 2009 69863 TKinBaltimore 1 4304674 Little Havana is an option you should look into. You need a reservation though. Wed Jan 07 11:50:41 -0800 2009 4304605 156231 hotel 1 4304879 Yellow Dog (http://yellowdogtavern.biz/brunch.htm) is a good spot that serves brunch Wed Jan 07 12:41:46 -0800 2009 4304605 48787 davestar 2 4305205 Thanks for the suggestion. Do you think that a party of 10 could fit comfortably in Yellow Dog? I couldn't find any photos of the dining room on their site. Wed Jan 07 14:02:11 -0800 2009 4304879 69863 TKinBaltimore 3 4305688 Yellow Dog has a big open upstairs DR with space for about 40 and is a good bet. Wed Jan 07 16:46:26 -0800 2009 4305205 72002 chowsearch 1 4305275 If you're into ethnic, you might try the Indian lunch buffet at Mehek in Fell's Point. Good for the vegetarians, too. :) Wed Jan 07 14:22:42 -0800 2009 4304605 114092 daveinmd 1 4305401 helen's garden should be able to accomodate a group that size and has a good brunch with plenty of options! Wed Jan 07 15:05:39 -0800 2009 4304605 199601 igrowveggies 2 4306183 Thank you for that suggestion, but their brunch menu looks like it skews *very* breakfast. It looks like an interesting place that I haven't yet been, though, so thanks for putting it my radar for another time :-) Wed Jan 07 19:48:45 -0800 2009 4305401 69863 TKinBaltimore 1 4306672 Gia,'s in Lil Italy is a great lunch option.. http://www.italianrestaurantbaltimore.com/ Thu Jan 08 05:14:32 -0800 2009 4304605 11562 Hue 1 4309448 The Waterfront Hotel on Thames (not the Waterfront Marriott) has a great, varied breakfast/lunch menu. I'm often in the mood for lunch options when everyone else wants breakfast, and I love going there for brunch. Plus, pitchers of mimosas! Yummmm.... But while we're at it, the Waterfront Marriott has a rather pricey brunch (maybe $22 a person?) in their gorgeous, window-lined restaurant. I can't remember what the restaurant's called, but the brunch buffet is amazing. FAR from your typical hotel brunch place. And it would be good for a special occasion. And there's Mama's on the Half Shell in Canton. Known for their brunch and their amazing orange crush frozen cocktail. They have a very varied menu perfect for non-breakfast eaters and non-mammal eaters. Thu Jan 08 18:49:56 -0800 2009 4304605 151613 kbunny