Long Awaited Lemongrass and Tsunami Have Opened
See and Be Seen: B
Ambience: B+
Service: B+
Food: B

This popular Annapolis duo of attractive, reasonably priced restaurants (bowling alley attached!) were long rumored to be coming to downtown Fells Point. The first weekend was somehow a great success, even though there was still no website or phone number.

The atmosphere for both restaurants is sleek and stylish, with polished concrete floors and stainless steel appointments. The two restaurants are connected by a breezeway, with the bowling alley on the second floor.

Lemongrass is Thai, with surprisingly moderate prices for such large portions. Everything on the menu is good, with nothing mind-blowing. Waiters are attentive, with plenty of busboys around to serve the large tables in the huge and rather noisy back dining room. The Thai Chicken salad is tasty and large enough for an entree, although the texture of the minced chicken seemed more ground than minced. The moderate prices probably account for the large crowds of the under-30 set. Eat in the front bar area for a quieter, more serene atmosphere.

Tsunami is Japanese with a hip and sophisticated decor - small, dimly lit and quiet in comparison to Lemongrass. Again, everything on the menu is good, from sushi to Ahi tuna filet, and a delicious sticky rice with mango dessert. The wine list is well planned with reasonable selections that complement the food.

On Bank Street and S. Central Avenue, these two new restaurants will be great business lunch and after work venues for the growing professional mass in the area.

Lemongrass
1300 Bank St.
410-327-7835

Tsunami
1300 Bank St.
410-327-1370  12:10 PM •