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Although it's located on the top floor of the American Visionary Art Museum, this is by no means your typical art museum restaurant. The food served in this spacious and sleek, yet entirely comfortable, room is original and refreshing, with a subtly tropical bent. The Roast Chicken, for example, is covered with mole sauce and the Barbecued Shrimp are laced with papaya. Be sure to reserve a table by the arched windows for a tremendous view of Baltimore's harbor.

Contact Details

  • Neighbourhood: Inner Harbor

Other details

  • Admission charge: No
  • Booking advisable: Yes
  • Category: American & Caribbean
  • Cards accepted: Visa, Amex, Mastercard
  • Cuisine type: Caribbean, American
  • Disabled access: No
  • Home delivery: No
  • Takeaway available: No
  • Top pick: No
Wcities

True, the view of the harbor is fabulous - especially at night. But the interior of the cafe is equally enchanting. The food is always a treat. Last visit we discovered the Cuban drink mojito.Among ... more

7 June 2005 | treanorwriting

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Joy America Caf

Nothing without Joy is an appropriate slogan for this place. The creative spirit that fills the American Visionary Arts Museum has spread to its third-floor cafe. The hand-constructed menus, sleek modern dining room, and creative food will bring joy. If the weather's nice, try to get one of the …

Frommers.com

JOY AMERICA CAFE

Baltimore's most creative kitchen overlooks the harbor from the offbeat American Visionary Art Museum, and the appropriately unconventional menu does the place justice. The food is inspired by the New World: South and Central America, Cuba, and the Caribbean all influence the kitchen. …

Fodors.com

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