Our Baltimore restaurant, Poets Modern Cocktails and Eats, brings flavor to the table with regionally inspired dishes and signature cocktails. Savor seasonal menus, local ingredients, and a bar that crafts each drink with a nod to the city’s soul.
Cuisine: american
Location: Lobby Level
Restaurant phone: 1-443-9613400
A local favorite with literary roots, Poets offers Mid Atlantic fare with modern flair. From crab cakes to craft cocktails, our menu is fresh, shareable, and inspired by Charm City. For breakfast, dinner, or drinks, there's always something stirring.
Breakfast:
Monday, Friday: 6:30 AM-11:00 AM
Saturday: 7:00 AM-11:00 AM
Sunday: 7:00 AM-12:00 PM
Lunch:
Monday, Saturday: 12:00 PM-5:00 PM
Sunday: 1:00 PM-5:00 PM
Dinner:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 5:00 PM-10:00 PM
Serves: Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner, Dessert
Neighborhood Signatures
Harbor Seafood Omelet — 19
Lump Crab, Shrimp, Diced Tomatoes, Spinach and Cheddar Served with Breakfast Potatoes and Choice of H&S Bakery Toast
Egg-White Option Available
Poet’s Banana Toast — 15
Creamy Smooth Peanut Butter, Fresh Sliced Banana, Michelle’s Granola, Drizzled with Honey, Seasonal Fruit
Crab Cake Benedict — 22
Two Maryland-Style Crab Cakes, Poached Eggs, Arugula, Served with Breakfast Potatoes
Greektown Wrap — 15
Scrambled Eggs, Spinach, Tomato, Feta and Dill Yogurt Sauce Served with Breakfast Potatoes
Breakfast Classics
Indigo Eye-Opener — 16
Two Eggs Any Style, Applewood Bacon, Virginia Ham, Sausage or Turkey Sausage, Breakfast Potatoes, Choice of H&S Bakery Toast
Create Your Own Omelet — 16
Choose Three: Cheddar, Swiss, Bacon, Ham, Sausage, Tomato, Mushroom, Onion, Spinach, Served with Breakfast Potatoes and Choice of H&S Bakery Toast Egg-White Option Available
Eggs Benedict — 17
Prosciutto, Poached Eggs, Spinach and Hollandaise on a Croissant, Served with Breakfast Potatoes
Breakfast Panini — 14
Fried Egg, Cheddar and Choice of Meat on Sourdough, Served with Fresh Fruit or Breakfast Potatoes
Griddled Pancakes — 13
Buttermilk Pancakes, Choice of Plain, Blueberry, Banana or Fruit Compote, Whipped Cream
Healthy Side
Steel-Cut Oatmeal — 10
Served with Banana
Lancaster Farm’s Yogurt Parfait — 10
Local Lancaster Farms Yogurt, Michelle’s Granola, Fresh Seasonal Berries
Avocado Toast — 17
Whipped Avocado, Marinated Tomatoes, Pickled Onions, Basil Pesto, Poached Egg, Balsamic Reduction
Egg-White Omelet — 17
Egg-Whites, Arugula, Tomatoes, Feta Cheese, Side of Seasonal Fresh Fruit, Choice of H&S Bakery Toas Seasonal Fresh Fruit, Choice of H&S Bakery Toast
ETC
Two Eggs Any Style — 6
Breakfast Potatoes — 4
Applewood Bacon, Virginia Ham, Sausage or Turkey Sausage — 6
Seasonal Fruit — 7
Lancaster Farms Yogurt — 4
Bagel & Cream Cheese — 6
H&S Bakery Toast — 4
White, Wheat, Sourdough or Rye
Beverages
Baltimore Best Coffee — 5
Regular or Decaf
Steven Smith Teamaker Selections — 5
Hot Chocolate — 6
Latte or Cappuccino — 6
Espresso — 4
Fresh Orange Juice — 6
Juice — 5
Apple, Grapefruit, Tomato or Cranberry
Old Bay Bloody Mary — 16
Tito’s Handmade Vodka, House Bloody Mix, Old Bay Rim
Mimosa — 13
La Marca Prosecco, Fresh Orange Juice
Starters
Poet’s Signature Chicken Wings – 16
Inner Harbor Buffalo, Old Bay Dry Rub or Honey Old Bay
Chesapeake Crab Soup – 10
Blue Crab, Lima Beans, Carrots, Sweet Corn, Tomatoes, Onions, Potato, Old Bay
Burrata – 14
Wilted Heirloom Plum Tomato, Grilled Bread, Cracked Pepper, Fresh Basil
Berkshire Pork Belly Burnt Ends – 16
Kings’ Sweet ’N’ Sour Slaw, Pork Belly, Honey BBQ, Fresh Apple Crisp
Deviled Eggs (6 Ea, GF) – 12
Blue Crab, Old Bay, Dijon Mustard, Celery Salad, Horseradish Crema
Salads
Add: Chicken 8 / Shrimp 8 / Harbor Catch 10 / Crab Cake 12
Lexington Market Salad* – 26
Maryland Crab Cake, Blackened Shrimp, Seared Salmon, Chopped Romaine, Shaved Parmesan, Housemade Croutons, Anchovy Emulsion
Camden Cobb – 16
Romaine, Applewood-Smoked Bacon, Cage-Free Egg, Avocado, Shaved Red Onion, Cherry Tomato, Goat Cheese, Ranch Dressing
Garden Salad – 12
Leafy Greens, Cherry Tomatoes, English Cucumbers, Pickled Red Onions, Julienned Carrots
Handhelds
Indigo Smash Burger* – 18
Two 4oz Smashed Beef Patties, Lettuce, Red Onion, Tomato, White American, Potato Roll, Fries
Add Bacon 3 / Cage-Free Egg 3
Crab Cake Sliders – 24
Two 3oz Pan-Seared Maryland-Inspired Crab Cakes, Mesclun Greens, Pickled Slaw, Grilled Tomato, OB Aioli, Fries
Franklin Street Fish Tacos – 18
Harbor Catch, Shredded Red Cabbage & Carrots, Fire-Roasted Corn, Pickled Red Onion, Diced Tomatoes, Citrus Crema
The Poet Wrap – 16
Blackened Chicken Breast, Applewood-Smoked Bacon, Whiskey Onions, Tomatoes, Ranch, Flour Tortilla, Fries
Gourmet Flatbreads From The Oven
Classic Margherita – 16
Double Pepperoni – 18
Pen / Pasture / Sea
Add Signature 3 Oz Maryland Crab Cake – 12
Harbor Catch Of The Day – 34
Horseradish Tomato Broth, Autumn Salad, Char-Lemon Vinaigrette
Pan-Seared Petite Beef Tenderloin* – 38
Sautéed Jumbo Asparagus, Handcrafted Béarnaise
Roasted Half Chicken – 28
Butter-Poached Broccolini, Whole-Grain New Potatoes, Herb & Lemon Broth
Four-Cheese Ravioli – 24
Burnt Butter, Chili Flakes, Fried Oregano, Shaved Parmesan
Black Eyed Pea Fritters – 26
Country Collard Greens, Herb Goat Cheese Polenta, Fire-Roasted Red Pepper Coulis, Oven-Roasted Garlic Brussels Sprouts
ETC
French Fries 6
Crispy Onion Rings 7
Sautéed Asparagus 7
Chef's Potato of the Day 7
Dessert
Chocolate Smith Island Cake – 10
Berger Cookie Sundae – 9
Cheesecake – 10
Mixed Berry Compote, Lemon-Scented Chantilly Crème
Smith Island Carrot Cake – 10
Beers
Domestic – 6
Bud Light
Michelob Ultra
Budweiser
Draft – 8
Modelo Especial
Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA
Monument City Rye IPA
Michelob Ultra
Samuel Adams Seasonal
Brewer’s Art Resurrection Brown Ale
Craft – 7
Samuel Adams Boston Lager
Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA
Samuel Adams Seasonal
Imported – 7
Modelo Especial
Stella Artois
Corona Extra
Cider & Seltzer – 7
Angry Orchard Crisp Apple Cider
High Noon Pineapple Seltzer
Truly Wild Berry Hard Seltzer
Non‑Alcoholic – 7
Budweiser Zero
Wines
Sparkling (Gl / Btl)
La Marca Prosecco, Italy – 13 / 50
Piper‑Heidsieck Cuvée 1785, Champagne, France – 90
Wycliff Sparkling Brut, California – 9 / 31
White (Gl / Btl)
DAOU Rosé, Paso Robles, CA – 14 / 51
ViNO Pinot Grigio, Ancient Lakes, WA – 12 / 40
Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, NZ – 13 / 50
Robert Mondavi Private Selection Chardonnay, CA – 12 / 43
Mer Soleil Reserve Chardonnay, Santa Lucia Highlands, CA – 14 / 43
Red (Gl / Btl)
Sea Sun Pinot Noir, CA – 13 / 46
The Walking Fool by Caymus Red Blend, CA – 15 / 53
Robert Mondavi Private Selection Cabernet Sauvignon, CA – 9 / 34
Josh Cellars Craftsman’s Collection Cabernet Sauvignon, CA – 12 / 46
DAOU Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles, CA – 16 / 60
Cocktails
Let It Rye’d – 14
High West Double Rye Whiskey, Fresh Lemon, Monin Stone Fruit
Tequila No. 2 – 14
Milagro Reposado Tequila, Shrub #2, Fever‑Tree Ginger Beer
Eternally Orange – 15
Hendrick’s Gin, Don Ciccio & Figli Ambrosia, Fresh Lime & Pineapple Juice
Espresso Martini – 15
Skyy Vodka, Caffè Borghetti, Espresso
Classic Margarita – 14
Espolòn Blanco Tequila, Cointreau, Fresh Lime
Negroni – 14
Hendrick’s Gin, Campari, Carpano Antica Formula Vermouth, Orange Peel
Charm City Old Fashioned – 16
Knob Creek Bourbon, Amaro Montenegro, Demerara Bitters, Orange Peel
Golden Hour – 14
Tres Generaciones Añejo Tequila, Amaro Montenegro, Guava, Pineapple, Fresh Lime
Ol’ Razzle Dazzle – 15
Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Blackberry Liqueur, Fresh Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Fever‑Tree Tonic
Zero Proof
Ginger Citrus Refresher – 14
Pallini Limonzero, Liber & Co Fiery Ginger Syrup, Q Club Soda
Blood Orange Mule – 14
Sicilian Blood Orange, Fresh Lemon & Lime, Q Ginger Beer, Mint