Metromix Baltimore Restaurants

Graduation has finally arrived and you know what that means: It's time to celebrate at one of Baltimore's best restaurants. Here are some suggestions for fine dining establishments where the wine selections are divine, the food is unbelievable, the service is impeccable and the prices are higher than that hippie you roomed with freshman year. Good thing the parents are paying.

Aldo's

306 S. High St., Baltimore

For a true Italian experience, try Aldo's.

Caesar's Den

223 S. High St., Baltimore

Caesar's Den is a local favorite.

The Capital Grille

500 East Pratt St., Baltimore

Try the sirloin at Capital Grille.

Della Notte Ristorante

801 Eastern Ave., Baltimore

While its neighboring Little Italy eateries may be more intimate, they are no match for Della Notte's combo of tasty food and free parking.

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

720 Aliceanna St., Baltimore

A night at Fleming's usually costs an entire paycheck.

Ixia

518 N. Charles St., Baltimore

IXIA will disarm you with its delightful servers and interior beauty.

McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant

711 Eastern Ave., Baltimore

The food here is moderately good, but the view is great.

Morton's

300 S. Charles St., Baltimore

Morton's maintains an air of fine dining in Baltimore. It is "THE steakhouse," after all.

Oceanaire Seafood Room

801 Aliceanna St., Baltimore

Enjoy a beautifully bedecked oyster bar and some of the freshest fish ever at Oceanaire.

Pazo

1425 Aliceanna St., Baltimore

Get lost in Pazo's long list of wines, savory small plates and entrees.

The Prime Rib

1101 N. Calvert St., Baltimore

The Prime Rib is a step up from any of the other competing steakhouses.

Rocco's Capriccio

846 Fawn St., Baltimore

Classic Northern Italian dishes are served up with cozy style in this Little Italy mainstay.

The Rusty Scupper

402 Key Hwy., Baltimore

This spot is expensive and elegant, with one of the best views on the Harbor.

Ruth's Chris Steak House

600 Water St., Baltimore

Ruth's Chris provides tender prime beef in a decadent setting.

Vin

1 E. Joppa Road, Towson

You'll never take yourself to Vin; better let your parents do it.