Wit & Wisdom in Baltimore, MD

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Telephone:	+1 410-576-5800
Website:	www.witandwisdomtavern.com
Address:	200 International Dr, Baltimore, MD, 21202 Inner Harbor
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:	190 ft720B Aliceanna St 320 ft645 S President St 860 ftAliceanna St & S Central Ave
Categories:	American (New)

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Takes Reservations	Yes
Delivery	No
Take-out	No
Accepts Credit Cards	Yes
Good For	Dinner
Parking	Valet, Garage, Street, Validated
Bike Parking	Yes
Wheelchair Accessible	Yes
Good for Kids	No
Good for Groups	Yes

Attire	Dressy
Ambience	Upscale
Noise Level	Average
Alcohol	Full Bar
Outdoor Seating	Yes
Wi-Fi	Free
Has TV	Yes
Waiter Service	Yes
Caters	Yes

Today

Today	7:00 am – 10:30 am 11:30 am – 2:00 pm 5:30 pm – 10:30 pm Closed now
Local time (Baltimore)	00:53 Saturday, 31 May 2025

Business hours

Monday	7:00 am – 10:30 am 11:30 am – 2:00 pm 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Tuesday	7:00 am – 10:30 am 11:30 am – 2:00 pm 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Wednesday	7:00 am – 10:30 am 11:30 am – 2:00 pm 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Thursday	7:00 am – 10:30 am 11:30 am – 2:00 pm 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Friday	7:00 am – 10:30 am 11:30 am – 2:00 pm 5:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Saturday	7:00 am – 10:30 am 11:30 am – 2:00 pm 5:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Sunday	7:00 am – 2:00 pm 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Description

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Located in Baltimore’s Harbor East inside Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore, Wit & Wisdom, A Tavern by Michael Mina offers comfort food with a contemporary Eastern Seaboard twist. Luxuriate over handcrafted cocktails and a wine list featuring the best American winemakers in the spacious and inviting lounge. Savor breakfast, lunch and dinner (think steak and local seafood specialties) prepared to perfection on the restaurant’s live-fire grill. Unwind on the seasonal waterfront patio, and take in views of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor in a warm yet modern setting. Wit & Wisdom redefines the ordinary tavern and elevates it to extraordinary fine dining heights.

History

Established in 2011.

As owner of Mina Group, acclaimed chef and restaurateur Michael Mina specializes in creating and operating upscale, innovative restaurant concepts, including Michael Mina, RN74 and Bourbon Steak. Wit & Wisdom, A Tavern by Michael Mina is Mina’s latest partnership with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, having opened Bourbon Steak at Four Seasons Georgetown in Washington, DC in 2008 to rave reviews. Wit & Wisdom offers menus featuring contemporary comfort food and seafood in Baltimore’s Harbor East neighborhood. «I’m thrilled to be collaborating with Four Seasons on another project,» says Mina. «They understand the importance of providing an exceptional food and beverage experience for their guests.»

Meet the Manager

Zack M.

Manager

A native of Davidsonville, Maryland, Zack Mills graduated from The French Culinary Institute in 2007. Immediately following graduation, Mills began working in various kitchens in the Washington, D.C. area before landing his dream job at Bourbon Steak, a Michael Mina restaurant located in the Four Seasons Hotel Washington, D.C.

In 2012, Mills accepted the opportunity of a lifetime to join Mina Group Corporate as an executive sous chef working under the direction of Michael Mina. There, he oversaw the culinary operations for the James Beard award-winning chef’s East Coast restaurants along with several notable restaurant openings including PABU in Baltimore, Maryland.

Continuing under Mina’s mentorship, Mills recently accepted the executive chef position at Wit & Wisdom, Mina’s upscale American tavern located in Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore. At Wit & Wisdom, Mills is responsible for overseeing daily breakfast, lunch and dinner services, as well as Four Seasons room service.

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20 reviews of Wit & Wisdom

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Mike L.

Place rating: 5
Owings Mills, MD

Food was excellent, service was great and the place has a modern feel to it. Located on the water it provides for a great view during your dining experience. I will definitely be back again.

Amy C.

Place rating: 3
San Diego, CA

I came here once for a friend’s birthday dinner, and a second time for brunch. The scallops I tried were good, but nothing memorable. It would be a decent restaurant to dine at if not for how overpriced it is. The brunch buffet, however, was amazing. They provide a medium sized selection of typical breakfast and lunch items, but everything, despite how ordinary in nature, was delicious. The waiter will also take special orders that you have to ask for by name. I had eggs benedict over crab meat and it was a divine combination of runny, golden yolk and well-seasoned crab with a hint of old bay. Dessert is abundant and beautifully made, lots of opportunities for insta-worthy shots.

Diane M.

Place rating: 1
Harrisburg, PA

A Four Seasons right? Terrible .
Dropped in here to catch a drink and catch the O’s game– nope– they don’t carry msn network! Really Baltimore!!!
Ugh– drinks were nothing fabulous for a four seasons– and ordered chicken wings — 5 wings– on a plate — no ranch/blue cheese — nothing–
Terrible!!! So overpriced — get over yourself Four Seasons– we have the $$$- but won’t come here again!

Evelyn D.

Place rating: 5
Philadelphia, PA

Love this place for happy hour. The restaurant is located in the four seasons so you can Valleypark for eight dollars if you get your ticket validated at the restaurant. We had a delicious crabcake that was half-price original price was $ 32 and one happy hour its $ 16. Bring your wallet for this one because it’s pricey. It’s located on the harbor east which is on the other side of the inner Harbor and is located directly on the water. There are other shops and restaurants nearby that also have happy hour. I would definitely go back again.

Kevin B.

Place rating: 5
Upperco, MD

Went there for Valentine’s Day brunch. 10:30 reservation. We arrived early and sat at the bar until the table was ready. We were seated at 10:20. Menu was great and bottomless mimosas were great. Great view from our table. Service was full on Four Seasons on point! Will defiantly try dinner service here soon.
Went there again for a Sunday brunch. This was for our anniversary. Again, service tight. Food selection great. Still 5 star!

Jennifer S.

Place rating: 2
Manhattan, NY

We stayed at the four Seasons and heard wonderful things about the brunch. We decided to try — we should have just ordered breakfast poolside…
Pros
–Huge range of food (steaks, shrimp, oysters, eggs to order, crepes of choice, smores bar etc)
–bottomless mimosas for only $ 14 additional per person
–views of the water
–friendly service
Cons
–price per person– $ 54 per person for buffet no drinks included! (not worth it)
–omelete station– eggs were watery
–food was cold (pancakes, french toast, bacon etc)
We had a terrific experience at four seasons overall, this was suprsiningly out of character.

Dina G.

Place rating: 2
Lutherville-Timonium, MD

Nice view, shame about the food. Hubby and I took a close friend and her son here as a going-away gift to her and graduation gift to her son. As we approached the host’s station, I told him my name and reservation time, and he replied, «Oh, are you from here?» I am Asian American and my friend is Korean, so I wasn’t sure if he was asking whether I was from Baltimore (because he was surprised I didn’t have a foreign accent?) or whether I was a guest at the Four Seasons. Either way, it was a weird thing to ask. I stated that we wanted a table near the window, and he asked us to wait a few moments while he accommodated that request. This was odd, too, since I’d made my reservation on OpenTable and wrote that we wanted a table by the window in the comments. So wouldn’t he already have known that?
Once seated, service was fairly attentive. The wait staff was definitely not as smooth as at other Four Seasons restaurants I have been to (in Philadelphia and Hawaii). We ordered a steak, the lobster pie, the lamb chops and a tavern burger, plus an assortment of adequate but forgettable vegetable side dishes. Hubby liked the lamb chops just fine. I actually got sick from my hamburger, even though I only ate half of it (I asked for it mid-rare and it was definitely a little too rare). My friend didn’t finish her steak, though her son ate most of the lobster pie, which seemed unique in its presentation, but not worth the $ 59 market price. The waiter forgot my second glass of wine (oh well, saved me $ 14), and we skipped dessert since nothing on the dessert menu seemed appealing.
Afterward, it was nice to walk along the water and enjoy the view. I had hoped to give my friend a memorable send-off dinner at the Four Seasons, but in the end the food did not rise to the occasion.

Nicole H.

Place rating: 5
Baltimore, MD

Came here for graduation dinner with my family.
5 stars for appetizer
4 stars for entrée
5 stars for service (I’d give more if I could)!!!
Example: I had forgotten my jacket at home and was freezing inside the restaurant. The observant waiter noticed immediately and brought me a shawl. How many other restaurants do that?!
HIGHLIGHTS:
For appetizer, they have warm truffle rolls and bread with maple butter!
The seafood platter is amazing – really fresh (especially the shrimps, oysters, and baby clams).
They have a sommelier! Wine is on point.
Skip the rockfish and go for the lamb or ny strip!
Dessert: Chocolate soufflé with mint ice cream!
If you’re not a chocolate person, the strawberry with cream is a good one! Very innovative dish (see picture).

William G.

Place rating: 5
Torrance, CA

This is a nice upscale bar located within the Four Seasons Hotel. I came here with some coworkers the other night after having dinner a few blocks away.
The driveway is a roundabout, and valet parking is part of the service. The entrance to the hotel is nice, and the bar is located in the first floor.
There were seven of us, and we had to wait for some seating. We sat by the glass doors looking out to the patio and the bay. No one was outside, as it was raining.
The server brought us our drinks, and I opted for the redbull/vodka. It was a nice time there, we chatted over several drinks.
I like the ambient here. It is low-lit and intimate. Everyone is well dressed here, so come here dressed in your best. The outside patio actually has a good view, and I will be be back to enjoy it on a not-so-rainy day.

Ashley A.

Place rating: 2
Nottingham, MD

I want to like this place more, but I feel the menu is so limited and tries too hard. The portions are really small for what they give you. The burger is probably the most satisfying thing to order. I’m also disappointed in the cocktail menu people rave about. It really isn’t that appealing to females. Most woman I know wouldn’t drink half the drinks on the menu.
The restaurant is lovely though. But I do wish they’d have more normal options on their menu to make me want to go back.

Emily L.

Place rating: 4
Baltimore, MD

When I was a young girl, my mother told me a story about a magical place called the Four Seasons, home to the fanciest restaurant in the world. I don’t remember all the details, but she had dined there once with some wealthy friends, and the story made a big enough impression that, decades later, I was rather impressed when one opened in Baltimore. No plans to visit, however, because I was sure it was way out of my price range!
But last week, I was supposed to meet a friend for drinks in the area, and W&W popped up with a happy hour special that sounded amazing. I started looking for the place, but where there was supposed to be a «tavern,» all I could see were glass-and-steel facades. Finally I went inside one and saw a sign for the restaurant, right after I realized I was IN the Four Seasons. I panicked briefly — my clothes! my lack of chic handbag! they’ll KNOW I don’t belong here! — and then I rolled my eyes at my own absurd reaction and went inside. Both the interior and the clientele were on the swanky side, but I didn’t feel horribly out of place in jeans and flats, and the futuristic bar and light-filled interior made the place very pleasant to stay for awhile.
When the server said that the daily cocktail was a Horse’s Neck, I really thought I had arrived in the ranks of the successful. I already knew and loved that cocktail — bourbon, ginger beer, and bitters, garnished with a long lemon peel that’s supposed to be draped over the glass’ edge as a nod to its name. At $ 6 that was an easy decision. My friend, who was starving, got a French onion dip appetizer as well: the dip was deliciously creamy but also very full of onions, so not a great choice for a date. The chips were thick, fresh and dusted with Old Bay for a solid win, especially when the server brought her a second round to finish off the dip. Win!
Although our experience was completely perfect, I just don’t feel I can give 5 stars without trying them for a full meal. At the same time, those bargain prices were awfully addictive. What to do? Several return visits might be on the immediate horizon. ..

Raven T.

Place rating: 2
Baltimore, MD

So I’m sure this has been stated before, but this place is way overpriced. This is not a coworkers’ after work happy hour spot or a casual girls’ night out spot. If you want to impress someone or you want to land that big contract, take your potential client here. It’s a lovely space in the Four Seasons. The décor is awesome (although the music was a bit weird for vibe that I got from the scene). I loved the large wood table my coworker and I sat at in the sofa area and the view even at night is wonderful. The bar itself is a work of art.
I came during Light City and there was a deal: if you buy an appetizer you get the signature Light City drink for free. Thank God for the deal because otherwise I would have felt cheated out of twenty some odd dollars. The drink was blah, the service was good, and the food was decent but $ 2 per wing (not a whole wing, but a single flat or drum) in the Chicken Box capitol of the world? Nah, I’ll pass!

Leslie H.

Place rating: 3
Raleigh, NC

Giving the Sunday Brunch Buffet 3 stars. while the atmosphere, food quality and taste were superb, the service was lacking in so many areas.
I loved the variety of choices offered: From the jumbo poached shrimp, Chesapeake oysters and rockfish for seafood options .to the pulled pork or beef with horseradish cream, there is truly something for everyone. Even kids have their own buffet table with options such as chicken fingers and PBJ.
All of the breakfast options were available. French toast, pancakes, bacon, potatoes and a Chef to prepare eggs your way. There was also a crêpe station where you had the choice of a sweet or savory filled crêpe!
Coffee, tea, and juices are complimentary with the brunch but they also offer boozy brunch faves such as bottomless mimosas for $ 14. There were times where service lacked in getting water, fresh coffee or refill of my mimosa (but was advised they were awaiting for oranges to be squeezed). Myself and other patrons were waiting by the buffet because no plates were available. A hostess kindly took care of that. Staff was pleasant just not as efficient or attentive as I would expect at a Four Seasons and for that price point.
Definitely a great place for a special occasion brunch because of the beautiful setting on the waterfront.

Jay l.

Place rating: 2
Cherry Hill, NJ

It’s hard to conceive a more unsatisfying lunch. Crispy chicken sandwich was a flavorless greasy mess. It was the most expensive crappy lunch of my career thus far. Seriously you’d have to be crazy to eat here. Save your time, money, and expectations. This place is a disaster.
I’m stupefied at how breathtakingly bad that was.

Idy T.

Place rating: 4
Boston, MA

On my recent visit to Baltimore, I stayed in Inner Harbor and enjoyed a nice dinner at Wit & Wisdom. This restaurant is part of the Four Seasons hotel.
The ambiance is perfect for a nice dinner with friends, a date, or your family. Half the restaurant is a bar and lounge and the other half is a dining area. The restaurant is right next to the waterfront. I love the open kitchen concept. It shows that each dish is made to order and I enjoy seeing the people who put in hard work making my delicious dinner. This place serves chic American cuisines. They have an oyster and shellfish menu that you can choose from. Oysters are all from the Chesapeake region. They also have a great dinner menu. They have a variety of selections for appetizers, entrees, and sides. The sides are served family style.
I tried the ahi tuna and chopped salad. I wished they put more thought into the salad. It seems like something I can make at home but they made it «fancy» by shaping the salad in a circular shape and adding crispy chickpeas, radish, and butternut squash cut in ribbons. It would better if they used another green rather than romaine lettuce and also, they should have out more effort with the dressing. The ahi tuna was quite delicious. It came with chili oil, Asian pear, pine nuts, and habanero peppers. I love the presentation when this dish was served. Someone from the kitchen comes out with your dish on a cart and mixes all the ingredients in front of you. The only thing is I wish there was more acidity to this dish.
The entrée has a wide variety of protein to choose from to satisfy any cravings. They have steak, pork, duck, fish, and seafood. I ordered the Chesapeake rockfish. The fish was seared perfectly. All the fish is served with lemon, basil, and red peppercorn. There was a perfect balance in taste. My friend ordered a burger. But the temperature of the burger was not cooked as requested. Also the burger was soggy rather than juicy.
They have a wide selection of wine, drinks, and cocktails. I ordered the Sauvignon blanc and it was lovely and it paired well with my fish.
The service was also really nice. Everyone was courteous, friendly, and attentive. Overall, this was a great experience. It is a nice restaurant to try when in Bmore!

Brandon G.

Place rating: 4
Silver Spring, MD

I arrived here on a Sunday which is pretty much the only day they serve brunch I think. So theres no need to debate which day you should go.
The location is nice. It is right along the edge of the Inner Harbor. Located in the 4 Seasons — Baltimore. Since you are going for brunch you wont be able to see how nice this place looks at nice, but I recommend going for happy hour during the summer months to experience it.
The ambience is pretty nice. Most people you will see in business casual. Depends really what time of the day you go. But again if you are going for brunch then I doubt you’ll see any fancy dresses unless the church crowd. There were people in casual dress. Bottom line is don’t show up looking like you just mowed the lawn right?
The service was great. Even though it was a buffet, they still has servers check up on you and replace your silverware. They made sure you were comfortable and took care of every need. As they should this place was pretty expensive. However I think it was well worth the price, but that is just me. I’m not rich but I’d still spend good money on good food. The pancakes they had were unique but delicious. Try those if you go!
Overall ⁴⁄₅ stars. I’d give it 5 stars if it was 10 — 15 dollars cheaper. Then again, we are talking about the Four Seasons. =D

Rebecca G.

Place rating: 2
Baltimore City, MD

Firstly, we really miss Lamill Coffee. I had spent quite a few afternoons enjoying their pastries and tea and solid wi-fi, and only having Wit & Wisdom is kinda sad now. I tried spending some time in the lounge getting some work done, and tried an appetizer while I was there. Their service is definitely very nice, but the food was pretty bland.
The tuna tartare is listed as having: chili oil, asian pear, pine nut, habanero peppers. None of these flavors were at all apparent. It was desperately in need of salt and pepper (which should’ve come from the above mentioned chilis, but…). The fish was fresh and cut decently, but just… bland. Small portion, and for $ 21, not worth it.

Ruth C.

Place rating: 4
Washington, DC

Three and a half stars. Great service from Marlon and Donny for our rowdy table of five. We had a beautiful view of the harbor and even spotted a TV celeb while waiting in the lounge for our table. Extensive bar list, but limited happy hour choices.
The apps were a bit underwhelming, but the cocktails and the entrees were fine, and the desserts won us over just enough to round up. Presentation aesthetically pleasing across the board. Bone marrow and roasted beets were relatively straightforward, with skimpy bones on the former and goat cheese accenting the latter. Maine lobster corndogs were thankfully not overcooked, but the traditional corndog batter lent too ordinary a mouth-feel. The scallops, however, were perfect.
Trout and snapper were both nicely flakey, and was found more impressive than the conservatively seasoned pork duo. For sides, our table preferred the brussels sprouts laden with chopped bacon and crumbled bleu, as well as the well-seasoned mushrooms, over the creamy black truffle mac & cheese with random broccoli thrown in.
Baltimore bar was dense and a little too rich for me, so it’s a good thing we were sharing around. The meringue in the lemon dessert was airy, and while awkward to eat, it provided a great balance of tart and sweet. The balance was less successful with the sorbet in the reasonably firm panna cotta. Personal favorite among the desserts was the savory-sweet corn, gently charred and seasoned with a touch of heat.
I’d come back with the boo to put the sommelier through their paces if we were already shopping in the area: blue crab deviled eggs, duck confit spring rolls, Chesapeake fried chicken; charred octopus, scallop ceviche, Maine lobster pot pie, local farm lamb chops, bison filet; foie gras beignets.

Robert C.

Place rating: 4
New York, NY

So my overall experience at this restaurant was pretty good. The atmosphere is casual while the décor is a nice mix of contemporary and industrial.
It took us a while to get seated when we first arrived even though the restaurant wasn’t that busy, however it wasn’t much of an issue since they had some nice couches for us to lounge around on while we waited.
This particular restaurant I will break down into food and service since they were truly the significant portions of my experience.
Food
Bread — I don’t normally comment on the bread, but it was very well made — lightly toasted and buttered to perfection. Toss on their mascarpone and honey spread and you will feel like you are eating straight up crack.
Entrée — I ordered the steak (either filet or skirt) frites as I am a huge fan of skirt steak and french fries (except for those thick ones that are ginormous potato wedges). When the steak came out, it was more akin to beef jerky — like so well done it was an actual workout sticking a fork in it. Thinking that «fixing» it wouldn’t lead to anything I just ate it anyways.
Other food — everyone else enjoyed their dishes which included the softshell crab, the burger, meatball parm (huge portion), the grilled shrimp salad (though the dressing was salty so ask for it on the side), fried chicken (no bones, so feel free to use your knife and fork).
Service
So why such a good rating? Simply because a sharp waitress noticed I hadn’t eaten most of my steak and that it was indeed overcooked without me saying a thing. She kindly offered me something else on the menu, but I declined since I was pretty much full anyways. The manager then came over and asked if there was anything else I wanted or anything else they could do, again I declined. At the end of the meal when the check arrived, the waitress told me that the manager had taken the steak off of the check.
This is what sets this restaurant apart. They don’t just have a bunch of good food. They have excellent management which as we all know trickles down into excellent employees. So maybe my steak was overcooked, but the other food was good and my experience could not have been better.
This is Rob, signing off.

Dan M.

Place rating: 2
North Brunswick Township, NJ

I went here for a relatively late lunch. The place was empty. The dining room was very nice and the outdoor bar seemed spacious. The staff was very friendly and the food came out in a timely matter as well. The lunch menu was very limited too.
The bread that was served was alright. It did not come out warm. Rather than butter or oil, a mascarpone cheese spread was given. There also seemed to be some cinnamon in the spread. The waiter told us we would be asking for more because of how good the spread is. I would not go that far. It tasted like a cinnamon French toast when the bread was added.
For appetizers, the ahi tuna tartare ($ 21) and the cheddar pimento cheese dip ($ 9) was ordered. The tuna tartare was good and had a nice little kick to it. There was habanero peppers and chili oil that gave it that kick. The pimento cheese was way too salty. This was probably from the bacon that was in the cheese. The salt taste was very overwhelming.
For lunch, I ordered the New England lobster roll with a side of greens ($ 25). The portion was very small. I finished the roll in 5 average bites. The quality of the lobster was decent, nothing great. The bread was toasted well though. The relish that was on top of the roll was bland I thought. The greens were just greens with a vinaigrette dressing, not much to complain about. I also tasted the French fries. They tasted like fast food fries to me.
They also threw in complimentary deviled eggs. They were topped with crab meat and old bay seasoning. They were great. The only problem was they only gave 3 for a party of 4. This might have been my favorite food of the meal.
Will I go back? Unlikely. Too high of a price with the quality and quantity of food I had.

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