Red Robin Canton, Md

 This gonna be tough since I have decided to eat healthy. It's called Red Robin gourmet burgers and brew. For the folks that have never heard of Red Robin, it is a gourmet burger restaurant

The Food: I have tried numerous burgers in the past, but only found one I really love, blue ribbon. The Blue ribbon is loaded with Blue Cheese and onion straws topped with tangy steak sauce and chipotle aioli. It is by far one of their better burgers. 

Red Robin Canton Crossing

  The A1 peppercorn burger is alright if you like a peppery flavor. Stacked with onion straws, a slice of pepper jack cheese and a peppercorn spread, gives this burger peppery taste. Another burger I have had in the past is the Whiskey River burger. Red Robin created their signature bourbon- infused Whisky River BBQ sauce. Another burger with onion straws, a slice of cheddar, and a spread of mayonnaise.  
 During my last two trips to Red Robin, I stepped away from the burger's and tried something different. I tried the Red's Nantucket seafood platter. It was something different, but not bad either. This combo comes with cod fillets, fried shrimp, tender clam strips, Cole slaw, and bottomless fries. I could recommend trying. During my eat healthier challenge, I ordered the Ensenada Chicken platter. Two fire grilled chicken breast with Mexican seasoning's topped with fresh salsa and a creamy salsa ranch sauce. This meal comes with a side salad with a baja ranch dressing. I also ordered a side of steamed broccoli. All meals comes with bottomless steak fries. When I was ordering an appetizer, I would order the O-ring shorty, only because I love the campfire sauce. You have to have the campfire sauce for your fries also. 

 The Service: Red Robin goes through the time to train their staff, unlike the poor quality waitress's at Hooters Harbor Place. This is the second time we visited this location and have never had a problem.

 Overall: Overall this is an excellent restaurant to bring your kids to. Very kid friendly, with your typical coloring activities for the little ones. Parking is a little awkward in the new Canton Crossing, but we never had a problem. Not as big as Red Robin in White Marsh. www.redrobin.com

• 3821 Boston St Baltimore, Md 21224
• Phone 410-327-208-
• Hours Sun- Thurs, 11am- 10pm Fri- Sat, 11am- 11pm

Pasticcio

The spot formally known as Franco Zeppi's, is a hidden gem throughout the Canton restaurants. Like a good batter, Pasticcio menu hits to all sides of the field. This family kid friendly restaurant, hits a grand slam every time we eat there.

 The Food: One thing for sure, you can not go wrong with the pizza. This thin crusty, tangy sauce, fresh mozzarella cheese should be one of the best pie's in Baltimore. This place has become a family favorite for pizza. We actually had my oldest son's second birthday at the Pasticcio in Parkville, Md. Who would not love a pizza party for a 2 year old. When it comes to calamari, my wife and I are very critical. Canton Dockside used to have pretty good calamari, but it has since taken a back seat to Pasticcio. The Pasticcio Italian cold cut, is an excellent choice. Every entree I have had in the past was excellent also. The only thing I was disappointed in, was the french fries. In addition to your common Italian dishes, Pasticcio offers a variety of daily specials.

The Service: Never had any problems with the service at either Pasticcio locations. One evening picking up carryout, I had a conversation with the owner. I told him, how this is our favorite pizza place in the city.

 Overall: Large dining area located in the Canton Can Company. Very family and kid friendly. Don't let the other pizza places fool you, Pasticcio has one of the best pie's in the Baltimore metro area. Plenty of parking. You can dine in or outside.

• Italian cuisine
• 2400 Boston Street Baltimore, Md 21224
• 410-522-7700
• Hours- Mon- Thur: 11am- 9pm, Fri- Sat: 11am- 10pm, Sun: noon- 9pm