Food is great, I am a big fan of the their burger, autumn squash soup and mussels. Staff is very friendly and reservations are recommended, especially for the weekends. They have multiple rooms that can separate for larger parties. Only down side, it does sit next to train tracks and it can become loud. Worth it if you are in the area!

This is a long time gem of a place tugged away in residential Garret Park, right on top of an old style post office and next to train treks. I have not been back for a while and recents went for a weekday lunch. We were a party of three and ordered a burger, a pizza, a Cubano sandwich and shared a buffalo mozzarella with grilled asparagus. The pizza and Cubano were good. The burger a tad overcooked. We sat at the coveted porch area on a late summer day and it was perfect for conversation. Service was good and there's plenty of parking. Best part is you can take a leisurely stroll in a tranquil setting after a full meal. I would recommend this place for delightful get together as with family and friends.

As I was driving through the Garrett Park neighborhood, I assumed that Apple Maps gave me the wrong turn-by-turn directions. Powering through and trusting my phone, led me us to Black Market Bistro. The restaurant looks like a house/B&B that has been converted into a restaurant with three dining room. I'll say this design really give the bistro a nice down-home, comfy, come one, come all vibe. Black Market Bistro has a varied menu of food, wine, and beers, so groups with mixed appetites should be able to find something great to eat. In addition an an extensive food choices, Black Market Bistro (at least during our visit) had about 4-5 dinner specials. Unfortunately, I have to admit that I stopped listening after the 3rd special. *Shame on me, but I was exhausted from a long day*. For my dining pleasure, I went with the Mediterranean Grain Bowl and Oyster Shrimp Po' Boy. The grain bowl was stuffed with farro, quinoa, veggies and a large serving of Greek yogurt on the side. While it's advertised as an appetizer, it's definitely large enough to share with another person or to have as an entree. It's a good thing that the person with whom I was dining and I decided to order one appetizer. Overall, I thought the po boy was pretty on point taste-wise. However, I wish the po boy would have had 2-4 more oysters. Having lived in New Orleans for four years, I have been spoiled by oyster Po Boys that have been STUFFED with oysters. That said, Black Market Bistro's Oyster Po' Boy does come with a generous side of French Fries. Our servers were great and very friendly. Since we were sitting at the bar, one server took some time to make small talk while we were dining. While the prices might be a little higher compared to other similar spots in the area, I would say that the quality and portions of the food (as well as the ambiance) are worth it. In fact, we were so full from our shared appetizer, bottle of wine and individual entrees that we could not even think about dessert. The Black Market Bistro definitely will go on my "Must Try Again" list. For my next visit, I'll be sure to be well-rested so I can listen to ALL of the dinner specials.

THIS IS MY FAVORITE PLACE IN MARYLAND! I'm from New Orleans so I know good food! Get the mussels extra spicy! The black market salad is SUPERB! I crave the mussels like once a week but I'm only there every few months!!! This is a must visit!

It is an amazing place, and the food is of a high standard. This is the perfect place for a date or celebrating an anniversary.

Tried the salmon on Caesar salad again. Glad I did! Last time I didn't specific temp / cook desired. This time I did and it was amazing! Everything was amazing (again). This place is always busy - lunch and dinner - and it is easy to see why. Yet despite the business, the staff is friendly and the service is excellent.

Delightful, delicious, darling. I was charmed from the moment I drove through a picturesque neighborhood to get here, after wanting to get off "the main drag" in town. Set in an old house, the three main dining areas are separate rooms, each as charming as the next. With a varied menu, wine and cocktail list, attentive service, fresh ingredients, well prepared food, and nothing pretentious about the place, this gem has landed itself on my faves list, easily.

This place always delivers. My parents live near Garrett park so Black Market is a natural choice for birthday dinners and casual evenings. It's located in an older building by the train station, above the post office. The ambiance is always on point: beautiful porch in the summer, Christmas decorations around the holidays, lovely all year round. The menu is not large but it works and is consistently good for brunch or dinner. The service is always fast and friendly. Keep in mind that this place is a neighborhood staple so make sure to make a reservation a month in advance. I recommend asking to be seated in the smaller room on the side (more intimate) but the main area is great too. Can't wait to come back!

We've been to this place multiple times and really like it. We make an effort to come by early on pleasant evenings to dine on the porch before all the Garrett Park residents stroll up. It's relaxing to be on the porch with a drink in the shade of the porch and mature trees. While the menu isn't large, there are a lot of delicious options. The burger and chicken sandwich are really flavorful and they can be served with shoestring fries which are my favorite. We've also tried the Mediterranean Grain Bowl and it's so flavorful! The pizza is a popular option and we plan on trying it soon. It makes me wish I could afford a home in Garret Park so it could be my local hangout spot

This is a nice little classy place - we sat on the old porch next to the rail during a rainstorm and it was awesome - the train raced by and you could feel the silverware rattle, but when the food arrived we just relaxed and sipped wine. Great place and it does not matter what you order - it's all delicious!