1157 Bar And Kitchen

If you’re in Baltimore and haven’t followed JZEats on Instagram, you’re missing out. She’s constantly sharing images of delicious looking food that will make whatever you’re eating look like a sad desk lunch. Jordan and I connected last week and bonded over our love of food then decided to grab dinner. We both live in South Baltimore and hadn’t been to 1157 Bar + Kitchen in Locust Point, so that seemed like the obvious choice.
1157 is a small spot, there are no more than 30 seats inside. So if you don’t get there early, you might be in for a wait. But it’s worth it, everything we ordered was amazing.
We started with some appetizers that looked good. Jordan was intrigued by the Honey Bourbon Glazed Pork Belly, mainly because it was over a wild mushroom french toast. I’m not wild about pork belly, I rarely order it. But we both agreed that the wild mushroom french toast was awesome and one of the best things either of us has had in a while.
I’m a brussels sprouts fanatic, so when I saw Curried Brussels Sprouts on the menu, I knew I had to try it. The brussels sprouts were lightly fried in a fig vincotto and over a creamy curry sauce. The sweet fig vincotto complimented the slight spice of the curry nicely. If you’re with a group, this is the perfect thing to snack on.
After both starters, we were both still a little hungry and decided to split one of the many great looking sandwiches. We decided on the Ratatouille and Burrata Cheese Sandwich. The sandwich was rustic cibatta bread with ratatouille, creamy burrata, and balsamic. The cheese oozed out of this sandwich, it was phenomenal — and slightly messy.
If you’re in the mood for something truly inventive, head over to 1157 Bar + Kitchen to try Chef Ambrose’s creations.

This place was just ok. we arrived around 8 and from all of the positive reviews I expected a lil more of a crowd. However what we found was a lonely hipster spot. The food and service were up to par. Just not the experience I expected for a Friday night… I suspect that its tucked away location doesn’t do it any favors. They probably kill lunch and happy hour due to its proximity to the Under Armor global head quarters but we left here unimpressed but not disappointed. Would go back during HH or early dinner.

My cousin & I came in here based on a recommendation. Every small plate we ordered was to die for! Hummus, octopus, brussel sprouts were all on point!!! A must try hidden gem!

The BF brought me here for a date night and it was an absolutely perfect evening! The place is small, which usually means you end up sitting 1 foot away from a neighboring couple. BUT never fear! They have awesome 2 person booths, which allow you to have some privacy and a more cozy feel. The décor is very rustic and trendy at the same time (does that even make sense??) and the bartenders were very friendly and helpful. The restaurant itself is tucked away in a cute Riverside neighborhood.
The menu was small but definitely a little something for everyone. We tried some specialty cocktails which was fun. I love unique drinks! As for food. we decided to go with 3 different appetizers/​small plates and share them. Now a word on their brussel sprouts. I know that brussels are very trendy and everyone and their mom has them on the menu but I can’t help but try it everywhere I go. These are hands down my favorite so far! So much flavor and the dipping sauce was unique as well. I highly recommend it if you like sprouts.
The Korean Chicken wings were hot and fresh, but not my favorite, mainly because the sauce was sweet and I prefer my wings spicy but my dinner date liked them just fine. We also had the hummus plate, which was beautifully plated and delicious as well. We ended the meal with the peanut butter and chocolate tart which was basically like a giant peanut butter cup in a pastry shell and the perfect sweet ending to a lovely evening. I am a very visual eater and I really appreciated how wonderfully plated all the food was. Not a deal breaker but a nice touch!
I will DEFINITELY be returning for both the ambiance and the food. Such a lovely place and I hope it stays for a while!

This place is a hidden gem! I live 2 blocks away from this place and have never noticed it but saw it pop up on Unilocal one day and decided to try it. The atmosphere reminds me of an intimate NYC bar, the cocktails are very unique and artfully crafted, and the food was incredible! We had the white bean hummus which was nothing like I’ve had before with olives, roasted peppers and was spread out on a wood block. The reviews kept mentioning the chicken wings and we really enjoyed them.
I tried the scallops and breaded truffle risotto bites which was incredible but I didn’t figure out until the end of my meal that the meal is meant to be eaten with a little bit of scallop and risotto in the same bite, which made an incredible dynamic taste!
We stayed for a couple of hours and the owner (?) came over and offered to buy us another drink.
Great service and intimate dining experience, I wish I could give this place more stars!

One of my favorite places in town — the food is well thought out and beautifully served. Drinks are creative and tasty. Vegetarian options are deeply part of the menu, not just an afterthought.
The place is small and intimate, with several small booth tables for 2, a common table for up to 8, and a busy bar. So if your party is more than 2, plan accordingly or be willing to be flexible. I’ve found that to be part of the fun.
By the way, my favorite dish is the crispy octopus. The Korean wings are a close second. Enjoy!

My husband and I stop by at least once a week. The atmosphere is low-​key and the food is top notch. Try everything once.

This place was fantastic — cozy, casual and small yet great food and service.
It was not crowded on a Sunday evening and we loved the 2 person booths. Ordered 4 small plates — brussels sprouts, oyster salad, ribs and ceviche and each was was unique, fresh and delicious. Also, these small plates are by no means, small. They are decent sized — the ribs were almost entrée sized. We also got the Pork bahn mi which was delicious.
We ended the night with a chocolate peanut butter pie. I’d say I gave it 4 instead of 5 stars because I didn’t really like the dessert but my husband would beg to differ — so really this place is up there 4.5 stars… I just didn’t think it was innovative enough and the chocolate to peanut butter ratio was not ideal to me.
The service was fantastic — fast, yet well paced. I would highly recommend a visit to this gem.

We were on our way through and got hungry. Saw good reviews on Unilocal and we decided the slight trek away from the highway was worth it.
We were not disappointed. Great tapas, and a great cocktail list. Can’t speak for the entire menu, but the ceviche was incredible and my wife absolutely loved the boar ribs.
Would gladly come back if we are ever in the area.

We got the Korean wings which were awesome. Really big/​juicy and the sauce was on point. The pickled veggies that came with were really great too. We also got the hummus with roasted olives/​peppers and the brussel sprouts was good and had a nice fig sauce underneath which brought the dish together– it was all pretty great and tasted fresh/​homemade. Service was quick and the drinks were good too. Great new spot.

More like 3 – 3.5 (within that range). Anyhow, i had bookmarked this place to try for quite sometime. So on a Wednesday, i went across town to Locust Point where this place is located. It is right around the corner from Under Armour. The place is tiny, that’s for sure, so an off peak time if you dont want to wait is prudent. The restaurant was empty on my visit except a few patrons.
What was ordered: By way of a drink, i had the watermelon mojito, it was decent nothing special.
Korean BBQ wings– very good, not Pabu good, but very good, i chomped it down. What caught my attention more so, was the pickled slaw that came with this dish the thing was delicious. So delicious that i ordered some to go and i think that was the highlight of my meal.
Rock shrimp po boy– This was the biggest disappointment in my meal, one it was not big enough and two this wasnt a poboy. This is with a caveat that i go to Toololou quite often, no slaw and a split top bun meant for lobster rolls. I will avoid this one if you know your po-​boys, I will go there again and try some other items on their menu.

1157 is pretty awesome.
They offer a variety of fusion tapas, sandwiches, and entrees. I was very pleased with the tapas as they are actually quite large. The white bean hummus and Korean chicken wings were probably the winners from our selections. The mule was delicious.
Seating is limited, but the space is nice and the service is on point.

This was an intense dining weekend for my husband and me, which included trying a Michelin star restaurant in NYC, but believe it or not my favorite gastronomic experience was at this unassuming neighborhood bar.
At the end of the day, I just want a place where I can relax and not worry about whether I have to move from the inside or outside when using my utensils or where to place my knife when not in use. 1157 Bar and Kitchen is the opposite of some of the stuffier places I’ve dined at more recently. It’s an industrial, compact bar located in a rowhouse. You can dine either at the bar or in one of the tall booths (love this seating option).
Casualness aside, the biggest draw of 1157 for me is its solid menu items. The menu is a one-​pager, short and sweet. Everything we ordered from that concise menu was delicious and exciting!
We got:
Curried Brussel sprouts
Grilled octopus over a chickpea salad
Korean fried chicken wings (for him)
Grilled cheese sandwich stuffed with wild mushrooms and accented with Dijon mustard
I couldn’t get enough of the curried Brussel sprouts. The roasted veggies are placed on a plate lined with a Velveeta cheese color sauce, which at first looks pretty suspect. This bright yellow sauce is addictive, incredible. I wish I could have licked the sauce off the plate. That’s how good it is. The sweetness from the roasted Brussel sprouts combined with the sweet and salty aspect of the curry sauce was so delightful.
The octopus was grilled perfectly and very well-​seasoned. Probably one of the best grilled octopus dishes I’ve had anywhere. I love Range in Chevy Chase, but their octopus is one item that failed to make as much of an impression. In contrast, 1157’s rendition is remarkable. The bright and fresh chickpea salad that it was served on top of was awesome. I loved the hits of citrus and the use of assorted veggies for color and interest. Chickpeas by themselves are a protein powerhouse, but they’re also terribly plain Jane so this was the lift this salad needed.
Tom N. said the Korean fried chicken wings were tasty, though not as crispy as Bön Chon’s and other popular Korean fried chicken chains’ versions. The slaw served on the side was «perfect,» very reminiscent of the pickled veggies that come with banh mi (pork belly banh mi with bacon pâté is a menu item, in case you’re wondering).
Our last dish that we shared, the grilled cheese sandwich, was also commendable. The flatbread was toasted well and sturdy enough to hold up to the filling of assorted cheeses, mushrooms, and mustard. And the accompanying quinoa salad was refreshing and a nice balance to the rich, gooey all-​American sandwich.
1157 has superb food, excellent lineup of beers on tap and in bottle form, and great service. This is a destination dining and drinking spot. I’d make the 1.5 hour drive to Baltimore just to chill out here.

As the Baltimore Sun suggested, I am going to shout about the charms of 1157; it does deserves the attention.
This place is modest, maybe tiny or small is a better word. There is one large table — communal style — but good for groups and a couple of two person booths and maybe 12 bar seat. I like it this way… I quickly chatted up the bartender and my Friday took a delightful turn. I started with a cocktail — a Kir Royal — to be exact. Let’s face it, I am a sucker for anything with sparkling wine and fruit. Crème de cassis, with sparkling wine and a few black berries; too sweet for me to have more than one, so I quickly switched to the vinho verde. The drink list is not extensive, but I can’t imagine not finding something that you like. Plus, the bartenders seem to have a handle on your classics, so just ask if you want something you don’t see.
Food wise — the small plates are not as small as you think. Once again, a limited menu, but I still had a hard time deciding — well maybe not, by eye drew me immediately to the octopus and my friend picked the ceviche.
The Fluke Ceviche had a little spice with the red peppers and lime and orange juices. The cucumber and avocado really balanced out the dish. Huge chunks of the tender but medium textured fish. This was exactly what this warm spring day called for. I was a big fan of the flavor, but didn’t like that it was so saucy. Be sure to scoop out all the fish, I’m not sure what to do with all the rest.
I think i am getting tired of describing octopus dishes. Still won’t stop me from ordering them. This was one was completely different than all others. Huge pieces of meaty octopus griled with a crispy, almost caramelized char on the outside and a tender warm melty inside. The chick pea salad was a delightful accompaniment adding texture and depth to the octopus. Crispy chick peas with summer veggies like red onion, carrot, and cucumber. Same for the orange Mojo; the sauce adding just the right amount acid to the dish. I think I did lick this plate — don’t tell. :-)
A few more friends arrived later, and we shared the cheese plate. Formidable cheese plate. Three large chunks of fine cheese, a soft blue/​gorganzola type, and creamy soft cheese and a manchego. They served it with crispy crostini, granny smith apples, a small grape cluster and some crunchy candied walnuts. Simple, not as extensive as some, but filling.
I can’t wait to come back to this place. I hope my friends who live around the corner visit often. I live a little far, and its kind of tucked away behind the under armor building, so I don’t know how often I will be there, but this will surely be one of my favorite spots in locust point and SoBo.

One of the better micro-​restaurants that have been popping up in B’more. Solid eight taps worth of good beer, a nice American whiskey selection, small-​batch gins too. Seating comes primarily in two-​person booths alongside the windows facing Marriott St. and the noise level is pretty subdued, so this would be a good date location. If you have a larger party, you need to call ahead to reserve the one (1) larger table.
Small plates and moderately-​sized sandwiches and dishes make up the menu. The modest, open kitchen is competently manned and the food’s fresh. We had some good cheese, tasty ceviche, grilled octopus, drinks, and the peanut butter banana tart. All of it nicely put together, seasoned, and presented. Cocktail recommendations from the bar were right on the nose, as well.
Next time, we go back and see how much damage we can do to the cocktail/​drinks menu. I’m looking forward to it.

We walked on this lovely temperate evening to this spot after bypassing the seemingly endless lines to enter the the season opener of The Gathering (food truck amalgam), and we were too hungry to wait. We Unilocaled the area and found 1157 Bar & Kitchen tucked into some side streets of Locust Point. It’s very cozy, only a handful of two tops and perhaps one table to accommodate a larger party… plus a ten person bar area.
We were really pleased to find Ommegang on draft here, so that was a win. But the real winners were the sandwiches we chose: ratatouille/​burratta on light rosemary foccacia and a braised short rib that were both absolutely filling for a warm spring night, paired with a good beer.
Afterwards, a short walk down to the waters edge at Tide Point, and it was a great Friday night date. We’ll be back, for sure.

FAN-​TASTIC!
Started with the Bloody Mule, and shared the white bean hummus, Brussel sprouts, crispy octopus, cheese board, & Korean fried chicken wings. (they were out of Pork Belly that night) More than enough food for the two of us. Everything was sensational except for the crispy octopus, which seemed a bit off. Highly recommend this spot, but keep in mind that it is minuscule, with maybe 5 – 6 two-​top tables, one eight-​top and maybe 10 bar seats? And no reservations. But well worth it if you can snag a spot!

A small place that does a few things extremely well. As other reviews have stated, this place is so small that there’s really only 1 table. All other seating is for 2 people at most, so it’s the perfect place for date night or to grab a drink with a friend. Bring someone adventurous, as you’ll want to try pretty much everything! I recommend the hummus if you want to stick to something «safe», and the buffalo sweetbreads if you feel like trying something different. As many newspapers have reviewed, the chorizo sandwich and the Korean wings are also very popular and delicious. I haven’t tried either of the entrees yet as they are on the expensive side, but they look amazing. You can’t really go wrong with any of their drinks, and the bartenders are so friendly and helpful.

Overall: small, modern space. All of the specialty cocktails are to die for and the food is outrageously good. Try to save room for dessert.
My husband and I stopped by randomly this past Sunday evening. The place is small, but chic and cozy. There’s one long bar, a few booths for 2 people and one large table for big groups. The space and menu are more modern American, but the classic rock music playing in the background was a nice nod to the LoPo neighborhood.
Cocktails: they have 4 specialty cocktails. We tried one of each and they were all INCREDIBLE. You can’t go wrong.
Food: like the space, the menu is also small with a few small plates, a few sandwich options, a few entrée options and a few dessert options. Opting for sandwiches, I got the ratatouille sandwich with burrata cheese (which is similar to fresh mozz, but better). My husband got the short rib sandwich, which was similar to a roast beef au jus. Both were outstanding.
My sandwich came on the BEST tasting foccacia bread; it was crusty, yet light and airy with the perfect amount of herbaciousness. And that burrata was super creamy and the star of the sandwich. My husband’s sandwich was equally good, packed with perfectly seasoned short rib meat, accompanied by sharp cheddar cheese and pickled onion that cut through the richness.
Dessert: we NEVER get dessert, but given the quality of our meal — we HAD to. We split this banana/​peanut butter/​chocolate/​caramel torte. It was the perfect balance of richness, sweetness and saltiness.
Bottom line: New favorite Bmore gem.

Stopped by a few days after they opened. Very solid first impression. Both bartenders/​servers there that day introduced themselves and were really friendly.
First of all, a warning. The place looks absolutely great inside but it is very small. If you’re planning on coming with a group of 3+, you basically have two options: the one table that’s large enough for more than 2 people, or the bar. Other than that it’s all 2-​person mini-​booths.
There’s a good selection of beer and wine, and a seemingly good selection of bourbon, etc. (though that isn’t my thing so I know nothing about it). The prices for the beer aren’t bad at all (I paid $ 4 for a Resurrection).
The food is mostly small plates but there are a few (2) entrees. We tried three of the plates recommended by the staff: the Korean wings, the beef tartare, and the maple pork belly. The tartare was great. My girlfriend loved the wings. I didn’t, because they were a bit too sweet for me, but that’s more of a personal preference I think — I’m not a big fan of barbeque wings in general, I always go with a less sweet variety. They were definitely crispy and cooked correctly. The pork belly was delicious, and the lentils it came with were awesome too. I just wished the serving size of the pork itself was a little bigger. Also, the guy next to us got the hummus and it looks ridiculously awesome. Will definitely try that one next time.
All in all, very good first impression. Definitely a good place to go get some drinks and a little food to go with it. Will be back soon for sure.