Funky roadhouse offering New Mexican dishes & eclectic comfort grub in unpretentious digs.
At a glance
#19 of 43 Bars in Baltimore #20 of 51 Restaurants in BaltimoreLocalGuideWorld score: 4.50
Rating breakdown
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5 ★67%
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4 ★21%
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3 ★6%
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2 ★3%
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1 ★3%
Quick facts
- What is the rating of Golden West Cafe?
- Golden West Cafe is rated 4.5 out of 5 based on 2,502 reviews.
- How does Golden West Cafe rank in Baltimore?
- Golden West Cafe is #19 of 43 Bars in Baltimore by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is Golden West Cafe located?
- 1105 W 36th St, Baltimore, MD 21211, United States — 5.5 km from the center of Baltimore.
- How can I contact Golden West Cafe?
- Phone: +1 410-889-8891 · Website: goldenwestcafe.com
I have been wanting to try Golden West Café since moving to the Baltimore area! The ambiance is great- the decor is funky and charming. We went around Christmas so everything was decorated for the season. The moose above our table surprised us! The food was delicious, I ordered the fish tacos and was highly pleased. The fish was crispy and the slaw and picked onions gave it great freshness. The garlic fries were OK, they were a bit cold and soggy but had a nice garlicky flavor. The service was also OK, the restaurant did seem a bit busy so perhaps that is why. Our food took a longer than usual amount of time to be prepared and was lukewarm upon arrival. Our server also seemed to be getting to know the menu and had a difficult time answering some questions, but she was super sweet and attentive to our needs through the night. It was the holiday season, so perhaps things were chaotic. Overall I would certainly return! My whole party enjoyed their food immensely and the ambiance was fantastic. Worth a try especially if you have vegans/vegetarians in your party.
Fun decor for the holidays! Everything was great from start to finish. Christian was very helpful and took good care of us. The special drink menu was also really fun with the dreidel spin and fancy sprigs of rosemary. We had a vegan in our party and there were a ton of options for her which felt good.
Our server Jessie was the absolute best!. She was personal, friendly crazy sence of humor and made our first time visit here one to remember. I wish more people in this business were like here. 5 stars and definitely coming back
The food was great, but I just have a two issues in specific areas.
1) The garlic fries are just regular fries with raw garlic on them. Now, I really like garlic, but these were a little bit inedible. Even when actively avoiding the garlic, the smallest chunk was an unexpected and quite frankly unpleasant blast of sharp garlic flavor. Garlic + herb infused olive oil drizzle would have been perfect. More even garlic flavor rather than fries with random pockets of garlic.
2) When ordering, I was asked “Do you want green salsa, red salsa, or both?” and I said “Both, but on the side please.” What I received was a bowl with a mixture of the 2. What if I only wanted a little red salsa on one bite and a lot of green salsa on the next? The salsa wasn’t great regardless, so it didn’t matter that much in the grand scheme of things.
1) The garlic fries are just regular fries with raw garlic on them. Now, I really like garlic, but these were a little bit inedible. Even when actively avoiding the garlic, the smallest chunk was an unexpected and quite frankly unpleasant blast of sharp garlic flavor. Garlic + herb infused olive oil drizzle would have been perfect. More even garlic flavor rather than fries with random pockets of garlic.
2) When ordering, I was asked “Do you want green salsa, red salsa, or both?” and I said “Both, but on the side please.” What I received was a bowl with a mixture of the 2. What if I only wanted a little red salsa on one bite and a lot of green salsa on the next? The salsa wasn’t great regardless, so it didn’t matter that much in the grand scheme of things.
Incredible ambiance and menu. Had a very delicious burger and the most beautiful Mocha. Christian was super cool and very helpful, will definitely be back when I’m in Baltimore again! :)
One of my new favorite spots for when we are in Baltimore! Great food with vegan and vegetarian options. Fun cocktails too! Staff was super nice and the vibes were impeccable. Highly recommend!!
Came for breakfast and the food did not disappointment . Though it was al carte … the food did not disappoint. The French toast and pancakes were somehow made with pure love because they both were absolutely delicious . The service was great and the wait between ordering and getting the food was little to none ! The overall place was just great . Can’t even lie the Dolly Parton mural in the bathroom is my FAVE !!!!!
Came in for lunch for the first time In a while. They have really improved this place since I’ve been here. The food was awesome. The ambiance was great - bright and full
Of plants. And Blake our server was amazing. Will be back more often !
Of plants. And Blake our server was amazing. Will be back more often !
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