Vegan fine dining by Matthew Kenney located along the city’s historic Inner Harbor seaport.Offers elevated, vegan takes on classic Baltimore cuisine with dishes such as crab cakes (celery root remoulade and Old Bay seasoning); BBQ pit beets (macaroni and cheese served with kimchi slaw); crab salad (hearts of palm served with avocado and goddess dressing); and creamy king oyster stew. Menu also features a selection of classic Matthew Kenney dishes, such as cacio e pepe with kelp noodles. Reported closed April 2023.
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30 Reviews
First Review by ACCVeg
LineshShah
Points +237
One of best Vegan Fine Dining in the area - Edit
Great all vegan fine dining, amazing food from a celebrity chef
Read morePros: Great service, Wonderdul food, Nice Ambience
Cons: None
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kristilovesvegan
Points +84
Happy happy happy! - Edit
We absolutely loved EVERY bite of our food! Such a nice upscale place. We had the crepes, omelet and biscuits and gravy. Everything tasted amazing! Highly highly recommend!
Read morePros: All vegan, Upscale , Great to impress people
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Vegan_ACL
Points +2728
Underwhelmed for brunch - Edit
I wanted this to live up to the hype but I was honestly a bit disappointed. Convinced a few carnivores to go with me for brunch and we enjoyed everything we got but everything was quite underwhelming. A handful of our dishes came out cold or Luke warm at best and it tasted like the Mac n cheese sauce shared a base with the hollandaise sauce. Which sounds silly to complain about but when I was a bit disappointed with one, it was unfortunate that I then became quickly disappointed with the other due to their similarities. I wouldn’t ever tell anyone not to go and support this fully vegan eatery but I did have to tuck my tail a bit with my carnivore friends after this one.
Read morekristilovesvegan
Try their omelet or crepes next time.
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GrnsRGood
Points +198
3rd time here. This time the summer menu. Amazing place - Edit
I’ve been here 3 times and it’s consistently good. Last 2 times they had winter menu but this time it was still the summer fare. Very good. Had the Carrot entree. Even better than I expected. Dessert too. Yummy.
Read morePros: Imaginative food. , Love the atmosphere , Staff is outstanding
Cons: Don’t know if I have any
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kl3kale
Points +84
Amazing service, awesome food! - Edit
So cool to find a fine dining, all vegan restaurant! I went here for a work dinner. Our host/server/bartender, Jason, was friendly and went above and beyond to make sure we had a great experience. He gave us complimentary drinks and recommendations. I had the risotto (it's as good as everyone else says--citrusy, rich, and flavorful) and the bananas foster (these were still on special from the previous Creole-themed week. We also split the cheese plate--the "liver pâté" (?) was not my jam, but everything else was great! it was an awesome experience for all of my coworkers and me!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-08-17
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greenmoonart
Points +101
Amazing! - Edit
A wonderful dining experience. I wanted to order everything on the menu. The carrot nori rolls were delicious. The oyster mushroom tacos were sumptuous. The jack fruit crab cakes were satisfying. And the risotto was flavorful. Can’t wait to go back!
Read morePros: All vegan , Absolutely delicious , Wonderful menu selections
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HoneyW
Points +74
Vegan Fine Dining - Edit
Fine dining experience. Beautiful presentation of high-end chef made vegan food. The menu changes frequently. We and the 3 course special. See descriptions in photos.
Read morePros: All vegan , Excellent service, Worth the price for the presentation and quality
Cons: Expensive
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DC Vegan
Points +341
A lovely option in the Inner Harbor - Edit
Until about a year ago, if you were vegan, finding dining options in Baltimore's Inner Harbor was challenging to say the least. Then Matthew Kenny opened up two restaurants on Light Street, Liora (which is Hebrew for "light") and Double Zero. Matching its name, Liora is a bright, open space with ample seating. It is another upscale vegan restaurant with a vegetable-centric menu, a trend I really like. (Think Vedge, Fancy Radish, and Planta.) If you're looking for analogues, you won't find them here, save for an artisanal "cheese" plate, made of nut cheeses. What you will find are creative vegetable dishes, such as an eggplant banh mi or a barbacoa taco made of mushrooms. We also enjoyed a delicious dish of heirloom tomatoes with pesto and a crema sauce. The taco is one of the small bites, but I'd love to see a plate made of two barbacoa mushroom tacos and a side.
Read moreI would have liked the server who dropped off our cheese plate to explain what each of the three cheeses were. It was the one flaw in otherwise excellent service. I also would have liked a couple more crackers for spreading the cheese. Still, the porcini cheese was delicious, with a deep smokey flavor. The Manchego was not to my taste, perhaps because I'm not a fan of dill.
Liora and Double Zero share a bar and pretty much share drink menus. I ordered a Lavender-Lemon "mocktail," which I found delicious.
I get to Baltimore periodically (it's easy when you live in DC) and will go to Liora when I go.
Pros: Delicious food, Creative drinks (including mocktails)
Cons: Expensive, Inconsistent service
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DamianFanelli
Points +42
Just plain old awesome - Edit
This is probably one of the two or three best vegan restaurants I’ve experienced since turning vegan in September 2016. Typically, I love seitan, tofu and all that fun “fake meat” stuff. Liora doesn’t do ANY of that! So for me to rave about a “We make vegetables interesting” sorta place, you know I was truly impressed. Chef/mastermind Matthew Kenney is clearly a genius. Yes, it’s pricey, but it was worth every centavo.
Read morePros: Beautiful place, Caring, attentive, knowledgeable service , Taco! Crab cake! Raw lasagna!
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KathyBest
Points +25
Just want I needed. - Edit
The food was amazing! It was clean, tasty and fresh.
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Nfrilling
Points +28
Outstanding!!! - Edit
Eat there for brunch with 8 people and everyone loved there meal. I had there egg Benedict it was great!!!
Read morePros: All vegan
Cons: None
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JenJen145
Points +166
Phenomenal vegan food - Edit
Awesome atmosphere, friendly staff, and delicious food. We def can't eat here everyday (as it is a bit pricey for us), but well worth the occasional splurge.
Read moreThe queso fundido, Reuben, mushroom risotto, and mac & cheese were the bomb!
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LJVegan
Points +2926
Exceptional. - Edit
Every detail was perfect. Can’t wait to go back. I live an hour away but it’s worth the trip.
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SergAMox
Points +572
Try this place immediately - Edit
This place is amazing. Just read the other reviews and try the food here asap.
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clarebear9
Points +888
Beautiful vibe - Edit
Phenomenal! LIORA is an experience! ✨
Read moreOne of the many Chef Kenny owned all vegan restaurants. Beautiful food & vibe.
🍠 sweet potato gnocchi
🍄 Smokey maitake mushroom
🦀 Crabcake
🫕 Scallion dip Old Bay chips
🍲 Butternut squash soup
Their online menu does not give prices $. But was surprised it was as expensive as I anticipated. Definitely nice meal, date vibes. Spend $100 for 5 dishes between 2 people and we had tons of leftovers.
The to-go boxes were paper which is appreciated.
Service is wonderful. Milton was our server and we had a great time. Will definitely return. #Veganuary
Pros: Unique dishes , Vibe. , Live plants
Cons: Pricy
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Gypsy biker
Points +29
Everything I thought it would be - Edit
We loved Liora! Staff was very welcoming and friendly, our dinners were amazing and we left full! We always look for a fully vegan restaurant for at least one meal while away! Liora filled that bill! We will be back!
Read morePros: Everything was vegan, Nice selection of beer and wine, Very friendly staff
Cons: Really not any more expensive than we expected, Ran out of the beer my husband was in to
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Coolbmorevegan
Points +97
Liora Baltimore !!! - Edit
Amazing decor and food. Great for happy hour, brunch, dinner. Service is amazing, food is world class.
Read morePros: Lots of options , Ambiance , Great service
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50%Dakini
Points +832
Fancy vegan in the Inner Harbor - Edit
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our vegan lunch at this great upscale restaurant on Baltimore's Inner Harbor, right by the convention center. We split the French Toast, which was superb, and the delicious crab cake sandwich. Reservations are a good idea.
Read morePros: All vegan, very fresh, Great location for walking around Inner Harbor
Cons: Expensive , Parking in the buildings garage is exorbitant
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Vegannan
Points +96
Gourmet Vegan - Edit
I’ve been 3x this week. Here for a conference. Exceptional food each time. Great service. Expensive but worth it it possible. Had crab cakes 2x. Amazing! Butternut soup delish. The gnocchi out of this world with the mushrooms and grilled squash. Also, the Cesar salad so yummy with pumpkin seeds and roasted romaine. Don’t miss this gem!!
Read morePros: Gourmet flavors!, Beautiful presentation , Large portions
Cons: Expensive , Can be slow if crowded , Expensive
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ZiggyToff
Points +18
Finally a place for my vegan wife to enjoy. - Edit
Multiple menu options for picky vegans with a little bit of spice to enjoy. Personally I’m a meat-a-tarian so some of the imitation stuff works for me. But it’s nice to have an accessible elevated sit-down place for my wife to eat without feeling like we have to drive to DC.
Read morePros: Vegan Drinks Also, Creative Options, Great customer service
Cons: Nothing “meaty” tasting for non vegans
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tiffrob
Points +296
Amazing dinner! - Edit
We had an incredible birthday dinner for my husband at Liora. It was so hard to order because everything on the menu looked so good. The cheese plate was unbelievably delicious as were the entrees, desserts, and cocktails.
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pimpsoda
Points +71
One of the Best Vegan Dining Experience EVER! - Edit
Wow why do I even start with this place! I have gone twice so far both times for brunch and it left me feeling so elated from the food and the atmosphere! I have eaten at a plethora of restaurants via HappyCow but I’ve never had a experience so high-quality as I have at Liora! I was fortunate to try the hazelnut waffles which are gluten-free and honestly have to be some of the best waffles I’ve ever had in my life vegan or not! I have also had many vegan crabcakes but I have to say that Liora is top-tier! The mac & cheese as well as the potatoes and greens were out of this world and really left me wanting to give all of the chefs and stuff in the back a big hug! You will not be disappointed if you come to the aura for your dining needs
Read morePros: DELICIOUS FOOD, Creative menu, Classy atmosphere
Cons: Expensive, but worth it !
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CharmtasticMile
Points +44
"Plant'tastic in B-more", Liora the Plant-based Vegan Restaurant - Edit
"Plant'tastic in B-more", Liora the Plant-based Vegan Restaurant located in the base floor of 414 Light Street Luxury Apartments is a cool & unique place to go. The beautiful plants that greet you at the door is the beginning of a laid back, but very professional & stylish approach to dining. The staff and management are very excited about the product their are selling. The ambiance is very chill with a touch of California and Miami. The menu is not very large but when you have a vegan menu that touches all the bases (not far from Oriole Park) you don't need to many selections. The cocktail menu is very nice. The wines by the glass a French Bordeaux and Pio Cesare Barbera D'alba were superb. The treat was the plant based "Crab Cake" that has the crab texture and seafood like flavor. This place will be a hit. It's located only minutes from the Iconic Inner Harbor and the famed "Charm'tastic Mile".
Read morePros: Plant-based Crab Cake, Old Bay Chips, Panna Cota
Cons: none, none, none
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rkmcconkey
Points +126
It’s good - Edit
I wouldn’t classify this as fine dining, but the service and food were just fine. I’d have no problem going back at some point but it didn’t wow me.
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Laurenveronica7
Points +1606
Gorgeous dining experience - Edit
Upon walking into Liora I was taken aback by its light, the high ceilings, and plethora of plants! Staff was super friendly and welcoming. The table set up was modern and fresh. I ordered the prefix menu for restaurant week. The crab cake starter, the smoked mushroom Main and the cheesecake to finish. Everything here is vegan which is awesome! My partner got the chips and dip starter and the raw lasagna Main with a side of the fingerling potatoes. Majority of the food was alllllll delicious. I have a sensitivity to salt and found the greens under my mushrooms to be very salty and same for the side potatoes, but the aioli that came with the potatoes was amazing! The bill was a bit expensive, but the chefs and staff all work very hard. The open kitchen is fun and wonderful because you can compliment to chefs at work.
Read morePros: Super friendly staff , Easy to find, Gorgeous style and complex flavors
Cons: Expensive , Some food seemed salty
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ElissaBVegan
Points +3368
Fabulous Fine Dining! - Edit
Absolutely delicious food and warm and welcoming atmosphere!
Read moreLoved the plant-based crab cakes, smokey maitake mushrooms, and NY cheesecake.
Can’t wait to go back!
Pros: 100% vegan, Delicious food, Creative menu
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mike1366
Points +1343
Great fine dining experience - Edit
Creative food and craft cocktails, great wine selection, friendly and knowledgeable service. Enjoyed the smokey maitaki mushroom, Caesar salad, cheese board, crab cakes, and raw lasagna. Desserts were great too.
Read morePros: Creative cuisine, Craft cocktails , Wine list
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